Greetings,
We have a date for our first performance for the 7th and 8th graders. We will play at the assembly during the Meet the Teachers night on the 19 September. During that week we will also play the football game against MacArthur but the details are still sketchy on that. I will let your know later.
I have sent a letter home with some of the sixth grade students regarding percussion. Many beginner students are interested in percussion but less are still interested after I demonstrate the instruments. Still, because we have many more students that school instruments we will be starting some students on percussion. An issue regarding percussion is that the school district does not have any beginning percussion equipment (bell kits) so beginning percussionists must be prepared to make arrangements through music stores or on the internet. If you need more information please call or e-mail.
I am starting the practice cards this week but of course I will not count it against the students who do not yet have instruments.
The Honor Band (7th and 8th graders) will be having rehearsal on Tuesday after school from 3-4 pm. The students have an excused absence from football for this time.
I am excited about the sounds I have heard so far. Thanks,
Dan Richardson
