Our final week of an amazingly successful semester has arrived. We've had a fantastic competitive marching season, supported our Harvesters in a great season, placed more members in the All Region Band than we have in years, we're wrapping up our elementary tours capped off with our Christmas Concert tomorrow night and we're getting set for a great concert season in the spring. We're almost upon a well deserved break!
All that said, we have a LOT to take care of this week. Our final concerts this semester are tomorrow. Tuesday through Thursday we have much to take care of in terms of housekeeping:
* NY Trip info (finalizing flights over the break - this is the point of no return!)
* Solo & Ensemble Assignments
* Winter Guard
* Chocolate sales (Round 2 coming this week! Turn in money as you finish selling your boxes!
* Band Hall Cleaning
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Monday 12/16
* 8:00am - Warm up at Wilson Elementary Gym. Perform at 8:15ish. Load up and head to Austin afterwards.
* 9:00amish - Perform at Austin Elementary. Load up afterwards and return in time for 3rd period.
* Christmas Concert at MK Brown. Begins at 7:00. Dress is 'Christmas-y.' Beginners go first, followed by Concert Band, Symphonic Band, then us. Please be a good audience for our Junior High Bands!
Tuesday 12/17
* 8:00am - Meet in Band Hall.
Wednesday 12/18
* 8:00am - Meet in Band Hall.
Thursday 12/19
* 8:00am - Meet in Band Hall.
Friday 12/13
* No band due to testing schedule. BH will still be open before and after school.1/2 day - enjoy your break!
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Chocolates
The chocolate fundraisers sold out incredibly quickly! Due to popular demand, I've ordered another 150 boxes. They should be in by Wednesday at the latest.
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Solo & Ensemble
My goal is to get everyone who wants to be involved in at least one event, solo or ensemble. Please be understanding if I can't accommodate your requests exactly. I'm beholden to the Prescribed Music List and can't always find that perfect piece. I'm doing my best, I promise!
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NY Trip
The next trip payment is due on December 20th. Very soon we will be reserving plane tickets and finalizing numbers - those behind on payments *will* be dropped from the trip list. Please contact Mr. Benton if you have any questions or concerns.
Also, trip participants have account statements available with Mr. Benton. Please come and pick these up at your convenience.
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Upcoming Dates
Dec 16 - Wilson & Austin Performance
Dec 16 - Christmas Concert
Dec 20 - Next Trip Payment Due
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As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Mr. Benton
806.669.4800x1137
john.benton@pampaisd.net