2nd Six Weeks Newsletter
October 19-December 4
We hope you all had a great first six weeks! This six weeks, we are focusing on making sure that everyone knows their band warm ups, while adding NEW songs for each class. Be ready to start working on Winter Concert Music!
Band Parent Meeting Recording
What should my student be working on?
Virtual students should log on at their class time and play along in rehearsal with us. All music is uploaded into Google Classroom, but you can also come by the band hall to pick up your band binder, music, and band t-shirt! Email Mrs. Reinhart at Cassandra.reinhart@fwisd.org to schedule a time for pick up.
2nd Period Jazz Band: 10:10-11:00 am
3rd Period Concert Band Brass: 11:04-11:54 am
4th Period Wind Ensemble: 11:58-1:10 pm
Lunch: 1:14-1:44 pm
5th Period Symphonic Band: 1:48-2:38 pm
6th Period Concert Band Woodwinds: 2:42-3:32 pm
Students will have playing tests in class as well as recordings in MusicFirst. Instructions for recording can be found in Google Classroom!
Thank you Band Boosters and Principal Ozuna for our Band PPE!
We are so unbelievably grateful that our band boosters and Mrs. Ozuna have partnered together to provide us special band PPE for our students and their instruments! Every student has been given one bell cover and one band face mask/face shield to use in class. We do encourage parents to purchase a few extras of these in case they are lost or are worn out as the year goes on. Check out our band booster spirit shop to purchase! https://mclean-band-booster-club.square.site
Student safety is our top priority! Below are some procedures we have in place:
- Straight lines (not curved) and multiple rehearsal spaces will be used so we can create at least 6 feet of distance between musicians
- Every student will use their own stand
- Students will wear a mask at all times when not playing
- Flutes will use a face shield
- Any instrument with a bell will use a bell cover
- Chairs, stands, and lockers will be wiped down/cleaned after each class
Band Shirts
Virtual students may email Mrs. Reinhart to schedule a time to pick up their shirt and their band binder/music.
Booster Club
**LAST CALL FOR 2019-2020 PURCHASED MERCH**
We tried to connect with everyone who purchased band spirit wear last year, but, if you have not received your purchased band merchandise, the deadline to let us know is Friday, Oct 23rd.
**STAY TUNED** New band spirit march will be debuted very soon and can be worn every day!
Winter Concert Update
Pictured (left) is our 2019 Winter Concert!
All Region Auditions
Pictured (right) are some of our 2019 All Region and All District band members.
Private Lessons
Click on the link below to sign up for lessons and/or apply for a scholarship: https://forms.gle/XQKU3jnprGa2ZVQA6
Supply Reminder
Order any supplies you need for the year here from the NTune online music store.
- Every band student needs: Foundations for Superior Performance book, pictured left ($7.95)
- If possible, every band student needs: Metronome + microphone pick up (approx. $40)**
**Percussionists do NOT need a microphone--just a metronome
- Jazz Band students need: Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble ($13.99)
Questions about supplies? Email Mrs. Chance!
Foundations for Superior Performance
Jazz Band book
Tuner/Met with Mic Clip
McLean Band
Mrs. Reinhart: cassandra.reinhart@fwisd.org
Mrs. Bolton: lauren.bolton@fwisd.org
Email: sarah.chance@fwisd.org
Website: www.mcleanmsband.com
Phone: 8178145300
Facebook: Facebook.com/mcleanbands