Dear Parent of an Instrumental Music Student

9/12/16

Dear Parent of an Instrumental Music Student,

Your child has passed Page 16 in the Essential Elements Book (or Lesson #13 in Breeze Easy Drum book) and is ready to start coming to band!! This is very exciting!

Please have your child mark in his/her planner to bring the instrument and folder on every Band Day. Letter days are indicated on the School Calendar. It is very important that your child has his/her instrument and folder on every band day.

B RED BAND: A,C,E Days WHITE BAND: B,D,F Days

RED WHITE Mrs. Bevilacqua Mr. Goldman Mrs. Kacmarski Mr. Long Mrs. Leo Mr. Murray Mrs. Tonsoline Mrs. Fulcher

PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD MARK THE BAND DAYS IN THEIR PLANNER AND ON YOUR HOME CALENDAR SO THAT STUDENTS REMEMBER INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC. Being prepared for band rehearsals is part of the student’s band grade, and is crucial to your child’s success in band and enjoyment of band.

1. BAND/ORCHESTRA MUSIC CARE: Students will be given a folder of band/orchestra music that is the property of the Intermediate School. The music must be returned. Please encourage your student to take proper care of the music and not lose it. Replacement parts will cost $3.00 for each lost or damaged piece of music.

2. CONCERT ATTENDANCE: It is expected that your child will participate in all 3 concerts as a requirement of band. In event of a last minute emergency, please call me at school. It is crucial that all members are present for a concert due to the important role EACH band/orchestra member plays in the performance

Direct Dial Telephone Numbers: PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE: 995-2335 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: 995-2338 Nurse’s Office: 995-2336 Http://www.Iroquoiscsd.org CONCERT DATES: 2016-17

Thursday, December 15th 7:00 P.M. Middle School Auditorium

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Family Music Night! 7:00 P.M. Middle School Auditorium

Tuesday , May 23 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. Middle School Auditorium

3. CONCERT DRESS: Please have your child dress nicely for the evening concerts, avoiding jeans and avoiding sneakers if possible. Boys should wear nice pants and a dress shirt or polo. Ties are optional. Girls should wear a dress, skirt and blouse, or dress pants and blouse. For the daytime assemblies, nice school clothes are appropriate.

I look forward to working with your child to create wonderful educational and memorable band experiences!

Mrs. Susan Tichy ([email protected]) x. 5038