May 14, 2012

Parents and Students,

Thank you to all of the parents who assisted in planning and organizing our band banquet on Friday.  It was a very nice event and it was great to see so many faces there.  I hope everyone had a good time.

I would like to really thank all of the parents who have contributed to the program throughout the year.  There are so many to thank that I hate to leave anyone out and apologize for not mentioning some of these at the banquet.  Thank you to those who collect money, help with uniforms, food, driving equipment, prepare props, chaperone, sell items, record, videotape, hold a board position, set up, tear down, fundraise, plan trips, cook, SUPPORT YOUR CHILD, assist with competitions, Pageant of Band "repping", promote, donate, etc, etc, etc.  You are all very much appreciated.  We could not run this program without you.

Please note the following announcements for the week:

Please see band moms on Wednesday at zero hour and Friday at 7AM, if you know or believe you owe fees from this year.  These must be taken care of before the end of the year.  Fees for next year will be collected by July 1.

GRADES!!!!  Please remember that students who do not have a 2.0 by the end of the year, will begin the marching season as an alternate and will share a spot with someone else.  These students will also not be allowed to audition for the drumline at this point either.

Monday: Drum Major/Section Leader auditions after school
Tuesday: Zero Hour for Wind Ensemble Students, Drum Major Section Leader auditions after school
Wednesday: Zero Hour for all band students with Orchestra, Drum Major Candidates will go through Star Spangled Banner or Wednesday and Thursday mornings with the graduation group.  Colorguard meeting for parents and students at 6PM in the band room
Thursday: Zero Hour for all band students with Orchestra, Drumline auditions at 6PM
Friday: NO ZERO HOUR
Saturday: GRADUATION!!!!  Report at 7:15AM in black and white concert attire (please see previous email for required attire)  We will be back by 12:00PM.  Eat a big breakfast!

BEST OF LUCK TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 2012!!!  We appreciate your dedication and contribution to the program over the last 4 years!

Thank you so much for your support throughout the year!

Mr. Dubbs

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May 6, 2012

Parents,

Please note the following announcements for this week and other upcoming events:

Looking Ahead:
Zero Hour for next week- PRACTICE FOR GRADUATION
Monday: All Underclassmen in Wind Ensemble
Tuesday: Same
Wednesday: Same
Thursday: ZERO HOUR FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS WITH ORCHESTRA

Saturday: 5/19 GRADUATION FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS!!!  Arrive at MHS at 7:15AM, Depart at 7:45AM for Tingley Colosseum, Return by Noon
Attire is White dress shirt, black dress slacks, black dress socks, black dress shoes.  If girls wear skirts, they must be knee length or longer.  Conservative attire.

Have a great week!

Mr. Dubbs

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April 30, 2012

Dear Parents and Students,

Here are the band announcements for the week of April 30:

-The Winterguard did a great job performing for the MHS student body at our assembly last week.  Way to go.  What a great way to end the season.  Please note that if anyone knows a student who might be interested in being in the colorguard, incoming freshman included, should attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 16 at 6PM in the band room.  We will discuss summer rehearsals, fees for the colorguard this fall, uniforms for next year, etc.

- Please take note that all outstanding accounts must be taken care of before the end of the school year.

Several students have been asked as well to play at the retirement party for Helen Cortez on May 24 from 2:45PM to 3:15PM.  Please check with your child if they are on that list.

Have a great week.

Mr. Dubbs

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April 24, 2012

Parents and Students,

Let me first start by thanking all of the students who traveled to California on the spring trip.  Thank you as well to our chaperones Jeri Sword, Kathy Fehlberg, Sheila Wilkins and Gwynne Clear for taking time out of their schedules to make this trip possible.  The students had a great workshop experience at Disney Studios, acted respectful to one another and our chaperones and had an overall great time.  Please make sure that your child is taking care of business with regards to making up assignments missed in their classes.  Thank you to all the families for supporting your kids and this trip.  It was terrific!

Here are announcements regarding our upcoming events:

Looking Ahead: ALL BAND STUDENTS, grades 9 - 11, will perform at the Manzano Graduation on Saturday morning, May 19.  Graduation begins at 10AM.  Students will be bussed from Manzano at 7:30AM that morning and will return around noon.  Attire will be White Dress shirt (with tie) for boys, white blouse for girls, long black slacks, black dress socks and black dress shoes.  Girls may wear black skirts but they must be knee length or lower, no fishnet stockings and conservative black dress shoes.  This performance will be for a grade.  ALL STUDENTS, whether they are in zero hour or not, will need to be in zero hour on May 16 and 17 for rehearsals with the orchestra.

Thanks again for your continued support.

Mr. Dubbs

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April 9, 2012

Parents and Students,

I hope everyone had a nice long, restful weekend.  Congratulations to the MHS Winterguard, their director Chris Garcia and assistant Taylor Mitchell, for placing 2nd in the Scholastic A class at our annual MHS Winterguard Invitational this past Saturday.  They did a fantastic job!!!  Thank you very much to all the parents and students who helped run the festival.  We couldn't have done it without everyone's help!  A HUGE thanks to Mrs. Wilkins for her help in organizing the entire event.  Many hours went into it and we appreciate her support!

Congratulations as well to our five students who participated in a regional indoor drumline competition in Denver, CO on Saturday.  Jessica Broomhall, Gabe Rodriguez, Victor Armijo, Rafael Ruiz and Jordan Castro participated with the local group "Adrena-Line" and came in 1st place in their class.  Way to go!!!

Here are the following announcements for the week:

Details will be out in a couple of weeks about section leader and drum major auditions.  If your child would like to audition for one of these leadership positions next year, please encourage them to try out.

BAND CAMP SCHEDULE:  (Summer Percussion and Guard practices out later this week)
Section Leaders, Drum Majors: July 25, 26
Freshmen, Section Leaders, Drum Majors: July 27
ALL Band Members: July 28
ALL Band Members: July 30-August 4 (evening parent performance/potluck at 5PM)
ALL Band Members: August 6 (evening only)

Thank you so much for your support.  Have a great week.

Mr. Dubbs

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February 20, 2012

Parents and Students,

Registration for Classes: Please note that students will be receiving registration cards for next year.  I am hoping that all students decide to continue in the band program next year.  Although we will have auditions at the end of the year to determine their concert group, they should see me for an initial recommendation of what group they should be in.  Students need to also make sure they sign up for zero hour marching band on their card.  I encourage as many students as possible to sign up for jazz band as well.  Also, keep in mind that AP Music Theory is being offered next year.  Students should consider this for their AP requirement if it suits them.  Our administration is being extremely picky about not changing schedules once they have been set.  PLEASE CHOOSE WISELY WHEN CHOOSING YOUR CLASSES.  Jazz students should sign up for the jazz class...there will be two bands and students will be placed in their appropriate class toward the end of the year.

Have a great week. 

Mr. Dubbs

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February 2, 2012

Parents and Students,

Please be reminded of the following announcements:


Class for Next Year:

A few quick thoughts about your child's band classes next year:

*All students will be auditioning at the end of the year to see whether or not they are in the Wind Ensemble or the 1st Period Symphonic Band.  Students currently in the Wind Ensemble will need to audition as well. 

*Jazz Bands!!!!  We are looking for more students to participate in the jazz bands.  The program has more than doubled in the last 5 years and I would love to see that continue.  See me if they need or are interested in trying a "jazz band instrument".

*AP Music Theory will be offered next year.  I would like to encourage students to take this class as well as an AP class or Honors or Dual Credit will be required.  Should be a lot of fun!!!

*Looking for more colorguard students!!!!!!!  If you know of someone who would like to be in the marching band but does not play an instrument, please encourage them to join the colorguard and see me for more details. 

Thanks so much for your attention to these important announcements.  Have a great weekend!!!

Mr. Dubbs

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*Should any student be ill for a rehearsal, please email Mr. Dubbs asap at dubbsbrad@gmail.com or call at 559-2247.