Summer is almost over!

Greetings,

I hope you have had a fantastic summer, and you are almost ready to come back to school!
I am almost ready...maybe after the eclipse.

Below are some things you might like to know before school starts. I will be sure to share this information in class as well.

1. Getting your instrument.

• If you are in 7th-8th grade band, we will be playing on the 2nd day of school, so bring your instrument! I will also be checking out school horns on that day, if you need to rent one for the year.
• If you are a 6th grader or parent, please read this important advice about your musical instrument HERE. First day with instruments will be Monday, September 11.
• We will be hosting a rental night, with instruments provided by Beacock Music on Thursday, September 7, starting at 6:30PM in the SHS Commons.

2. Concert dates.

• Concert dates for the 2017-18 school year can be found HERE. Make sure you mark these dates into your family calendar right away.

3. Concert Uniform.

• We are changing things up this year, to hopefully look sharper, be less hassle, and be more affordable.
• 7th-8th grade band: All black, long sleeves, dress pants, or long skirts, or skirts with leggings or tights, black socks/shoes. For more information click HERE.
• 6th grade band: A t-shirt that will be fun and funky, not to exceed $10 in cost. Order forms will be available during class. Your choice for bottoms, must meet school dress code.

See you soon!!

Musically, 

McG

March Concerts re-scheduled

Invitational is Thursday, March 9th, 7PM at SHS auditorium.

The Band Festival was also re-scheduled to March 21st. Our performance time is 8:30AM at SHS auditorium.

Winter Concert recordings

Access Boring Middle's Concert recording HERE.

You will need to either convert the file, or if you have iTunes, download the file and it should play just fine. I am also happy to provide a CD to students who ask.
Please do not share these recordings; they are for your listening pleasure only.

Winter update

Good afternoon,

I can't believe January is almost over!

In beginning band, we have been continuing to learn new musical concepts so we can grow as musicians. More importantly, we are learning to express ourselves without using words, which is pretty cool! I am going to start using weekly practice records to see how much time (if any) each student is able to dedicate towards improving on his or her instrument. Right now there is no specific time requirement, just completion of the assignment. You should expect to hear at least 5 minutes of dedicated music making. Your student should be asking you for a signature on Sunday on the practice record. Please note that there is a menu of choices the student may write in the comments box. It is useful even just to clap or finger through the assignment. It is also useful to listen to the assignment. If your student was unable to practice, I would love to know about that as well.Please feel free to read the practice record and let me know if you have any questions. Here is a link to the beginning band practice record for CEDAR RIDGE (7th period) and here is a link for BORING (4th period). 

In the combined 7th/8th grade band we have started getting ready for our two big performances in March. They fall on the same date, but at different times of the day. The Band Festival is on March 7th, and will most likely occur during the school day. I will have more information as we get closer to that performance. The Invitational is also March 7th at 7:00PM at Sandy High School in the auditorium. Both concerts are required, graded performances and students will need to wear their band uniform for both.  I am going to start using weekly practice records to see how much time (if any) each student is able to dedicate towards improving on his or her instrument. Right now there is no specific time requirement, just completion of the assignment.Your student should be asking you for a signature on Sunday on the practice record. Please feel free to read the practice record and let me know if you have any questions.  Please note that there is a menu of choices the student may write in the comments box. It is useful even just to clap or finger through the assignment. It is also useful to listen to the assignment. If your student was unable to practice, I would love to know about that as well. Here is a link to the practice record for CEDAR RIDGE (8th period) and here is a link for BORING (1st & 2nd period).

School starts September 6th!

Musical Greetings,

I have been busy getting everything ready here for the return of music making, and I am excited!
Hopefully, I will get a chance to see you at Open House this Wednesday, August 31.
At this point, my plan is to be at Boring Middle from 5:00-6:00, race to Cedar Ridge to be available from 6:15-7:00. We'll see how that works! If we miss each other, please feel free to drop me an e-mail at deanna.mcglothin@ortrail.k12.or.us.

If your student is just starting band, be sure to read my advice about how best to get a good quality instrument here.
We will be holding an instrument rental night as well. Click here for that information.
If you want a course syllabus, click here.
Uniform order, click here for the beginning band uniform, click here for Intermediate/Advanced band uniform (they are different).
Last, for a tentative schedule of band performances, click here. I will update this sheet as dates get solidified for the March events. Please note that beginning band students do not participate in the March performances.
Thanks, and I hope to be able to see you soon!

Deanna McGlothin aka Mrs. McG

Summer 2016 Update

Beginning Band Camp August 15-17, 2016 at SHS in the band room.
Beacock Music will be renting instruments on Monday, starting at 9:30 AM.
Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XFUdywMtDaUPDwV37f4MwKZDxXGjl9PqcFcrpr-xog8/edit?usp=sharing
How to get your instrument:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UiuA-xFwjzOAdB-04_oYnU25YTwuCcKsj1cQ-fquUO4/edit?usp=sharing

Rental Night at SHS September 8th, 2016 in the lower commons starting at 6:30 PM.

All band students need to have an instrument in good condition no later than Friday, September 9th.

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

McG

Winter Update

Greetings!

It's hard to believe that November is here already. We have been hard at work in band class with learning new music and new musical concepts and we are excited to share it with you in December.
At Cedar Ridge, our winter concert is scheduled for December 10th in the gymnasium at 1:20 pm and the choir will be joining us again. Thunder Band will be performing a transcription of selections from The Nutcracker, a cool tune called The Great Locomotive Chase, our old favorite, Sleigh Ride, and some other holiday tunes. Mountain Storm band has made huge strides in the last month, and you will be amazed to hear them perform several tunes that have melody, harmony, and bass lines.
At Boring Middle, our concert is scheduled for December 17th at 8:30 am. The Advanced Band will be performing a selection called Smithsonian Suite that features music composed for four of the museums located within the Institute. Also on the program will be Christmas Finale, Sleigh Ride, and some other holiday tunes. Bears Beginning Band has also made great strides, and they are excited to show you how much they have improved!
In other news, both schools are selling Holiday Wreaths for $20 each for the next week. Sale ends Friday, November 13th. Don't miss this chance to have a lovely handmade wreath to spruce up your home for the holidays.
Finally, all Thunder and Advanced Band students are invited to perform at the Firwood Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 21st from 10:55-11:30. I sent home a slip for students to fill out and return if they are interested in this extra opportunity.
Thank you, and we will see you soon!