Percussion: Week of February 15 - 21

Feb 15

We have a big week as we near the end of February and Cycle 3. We have a percussion concert and a performance at TWU,

Cycle 3, Week 7 (B Week), February 15 - 221

Monday
- no school
Tuesday
- WIND ENSEMBLE (B5) CALL TIME IS 7:00am
  - Set up for Valdres, Folk Song, and Shimmering from 7-7:10, Individual Practice until 7:30, Full band from 8:00-9:00
- During B5 + B6 - Pad Fundamentals, Ensembles and Full Band
- During B7 - Pad and Mallet Fundamentals
- Wind Ensemble Rehearsal and Symphonic Band from 3:30-5:30pm (with Percussion)
Wednesday
- During A1 - Ensembles and Mallet Fundamentals
- NFPE Rehearsal from 3:30-5:30pm
  - Rogue Agent from 3:30 - 4:30, Sculpture in Wood from 4:30- 5:30pm
Thursday
- WIND ENSEMBLE (B5) CALL TIME IS 7:00am
  - Set up for Valdres, Folk Song, and Shimmering from 7-7:10, Individual Practice until 8:00, Full band from 8:00-9:00
- During B5 + B6 - Mallet Fundamentals, Ensembles and Full Band
- During B7 - Pad and Mallet Fundamentals
- DECA State Sendoff from 12:30 - 1:30pm
  - Drumline Students will be Field Tripped out of classes
    - Students should wear drumline jersey
- Wind Ensemble at TWU from 3-7pm
  - NFPE Dress rehearsal is moved to Friday
  - Please keep an eye on the weekly update and events page for updates.
Friday (B Day)
- During All Classes - Solos and Ensembles
- NFPE Winter Concert and Dress Rehearsal
  - 3:30 - Enchanted
  - 4:00 - Solos
  - 4:30 - 5:15 - Sculpture
  - 5:15 - 6pm Rogue Agent
  - 6:00pm - 6:30 - Solos
  - 7-8pm - Concert
Saturday
- UIL Solo and Ensemble from 10am-4pm.
Sunday
- Free

Weekly Band Updates + Announcements

Make sure you keep up with the weekly announcements for the whole band. You can access announcements at the top of the page, or by clicking HERE.

You can access the weekly band update by clicking HERE.

TWU Pre-UIL Performance

Wind Ensemble - Please note details for this performance on the Weekly Newsletter and Band App. Performance is on Thursday
Due to the TWU performance, the Winter Percussion Ensemble Dress Rehearsal is moved to Friday from 3:30-6:30,

Solo and Percussion Ensemble Goals

Percussion Ensemble Goals for the Week

All Ensembles - Covering all in chunks and full runs
- Please note request for student run sectionals for sculpture.

Solo Goals for the Week

Preparing all of the solo, solidifying last third of solo - to be passed off Friday, February 20
Remember: Class 1 solos must be memorized to qualify for UIL State Solo and Ensemble
Please note schedule for Solo and Ensemble per the Band App and Weekly Update.

Expectations

Students take individual responsibility to prepare the material above by the conclusion of the week.
- Students should have a planned practice schedule
- Solos and ensemble parts should be practiced equally as needed
  - All material needs to be in a place that can be “rehearsed.” Perfect performance is not expected, proper preparation is expected.
    - In other words, do not just practice what you already know.
Students need music and a pencil for all ensemble rehearsals

Promises if Expectations are Met

Mr. Collins will provide individual guidance to every student at least 1 time per week for solos.
Percussion ensemble rehearsals will provide time to go over new material conclusively and a limited time to review previously learned material.

Upcoming Events

Winter HS Percussion Concert - Friday, February 20
UIL Region 3 Solo and Ensemble Festival - Saturday, February 21
North Texas Percussion Festival - Saturday, February 28

NFPE Concert Attire

NFPE (Naaman Forest Percussion Ensemble) concert attire is defined as “concert black with Green and Grey highlights. Please click HERE for details.
- When in doubt, wear all black. All attire should be concert and professional.

Enhancement Series

Starting in February, we will be introducing the new “Enhancement” Series. Enhancements will be optional clinics meant to add skill and experience in areas of interest. Students participating in these clinics will get additional help in preparing for drumline auditions, drum set development and 4 mallet development.

Enhancements are meant for current 8th graders and high school students. They will be held on Wednesdays from 6:00-6:30. There is an additional cost for these sessions, but all high school percussionists are allowed to attend 2 sessions at no cost. Learn more about the enhancement series by visiting the Middle School Drum Club section of the website or clicking HERE for the online registration.

Drumline Jersey Payment

Drumline Jersey payments are past due. Multiple students/families have not made payments and will be receiving notice in the coming week requesting payments be made immediately. Please review past weekly percussion updates for details on costs and how to provide payment.