Attn: All SATB district Choir kids: Here is the link to Dr. Robinson’s scores, please mark your music accordingly.
(https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xf0q74z8i9y2qnc/AABOxlfuRuOZePlJ3RKWSlIba?dl=0)
LSW Music Parents news and notes
Good evening/morning,
I know that it’s been a while since my last email. I’ve taken a week to recover from just over 2 ½ months of 70 hour work weeks with only a couple days off.
There hasn’t been much going on in the world of the music parents, any correspondence that’s been needed has been sent via the teachers. One of our biggest events of the year is coming up the beginning of March and with this comes the opportunity to volunteer and show many throughout the area what LSWHS is all about. Look for information to start coming out in the next couple weeks for volunteer opportunities.
Needs:
Volunteers – Without parents stepping up this organization isn’t able to provide the assistance that our music department greatly needs. We could use help in all areas and I’m adjusting the roles document for the positions as they’ve changed the past couple of years. We do have some current committee needs however:
Music Festival – It would be great to have a few people in leadership roles besides myself that can help facilitate the events, one person running this by themselves is simply too much. I’m going through the notes for this currently and have several positions that will need help.
Taste of Lee’s Summit – This is held in the evening of March 5. If you’re unable to help with the district competition please consider helping with this. Last year I volunteered at the district competition and TOLS, I enjoyed both GREATLY. Taste of Lee’s Summit is an evening of fundraising for the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation to help students across the LS school district. You’ll be able to sample food from various vendors, make bids on fantastic donations from the community and interact with a diverse group of people. We need at least 10 volunteers for this event and there are positions for standing, sitting and walking around. LSWMP receives $2500 from this partnership that helps pay for various things including awards.
For the Taste of Lee’s Summit we have been asked to get donations from area businesses to be auctioned off at the event. We are in need of some volunteers to take a packet and contact the businesses on each list to get these as soon as possible. If you are interested in helping with this please contact Mary Grigsby at 785-5215.
Upcoming events:
January 21 – Music parent meeting 7pm
January 27-30 – MMEA
February 25 – Symphonic Band and 8th grade band concert
March 4-5 – District solo/small ensemble
March 5 – Taste of Lee’s Summit 4pm-10pm
2015 Band Survey
Band students, please complete the following survey. Thanks!
Marching Band 2016
Happy New Year, and welcome to the Titan Pride Band Program.
First, on Thursday, February 25th, the Symphonic Band from LSW and the SLMS 8th Grade Concert Band will be having a joint concert here at LSWHS in the Performing Arts Center at 7pm. Students will have a joint rehearsal that evening on stage with Mr. Knapp at 6pm.
During this time, I would like to invite all parents of 8th grade students (or any current high school parents who wish to come) for an introductory meeting to the high school band program. I will cover everything you might need to know entering high school as it pertains to band.
Second, here are the dates for our summer band camps. Please get them in your calendar now to prevent conflicts from arising.
Drumline Camp (ALL percussionists in the program)
July 18-22, 2016 – 8am to 4pm
Band Camp (ALL members of the band program, including percussionists)
July 25-29, 2016 — 8am to 4pm
If you have ANY questions, don’t hesitate to ask them. Otherwise, you will be receiving regular emails throughout this semester to prepare you for next year.
Many blessings!
Titan Pride Update, January 4th
Welcome back Titans!
We start full force tomorrow in preparation for all of our spring semester work and events.
Please make sure you continue to refer to the calendar on titanmusic.org for all future events.
Pep Band!!!
The first game is THIS FRIDAY for the Titan Band (refer to attachment to determine which group you are in)
Call time is 6:30pm wearing jeans and either the uniform shirt OR show shirt from the marching band season.
Students can be picked up around 8:30pm
The first game is NEXT FRIDAY for the Pride Band, same logistics as above
Important Dates for Percussion Ensemble, Freshman Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band
- February 25, Band Concert, Symphonic Band only
- March 5, District Solo/Small Ensemble Contest, all classes
- March 29, Pre-Contest Concert, all classes
- April 6, State Large Ensemble Contest, Freshman Band and Concert Band
- April 7, State Large Ensemble Contest, Symphony Orchestra winds/percussion
- April 8, State Large Ensemble Contest, Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble
- April 23, Mattress Sale Fundraiser, all classes
- April 29, State Solo/Small Ensemble Contest. all 1 ratings from District Contest
- May 2, Cavalcade of Bands, Freshman Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Ensemble
- May 3, Cavalcade of Bands, Symphonic Band
- May 10, Music Awards
ALL CLASSES WILL START TOMORROW WITH INSTRUMENTS!!!!!
Info for Concert Monday Night! – Dec. 14th
Dear Choir Families:
Please read carefully for important details about the Choir Concert on Monday evening, Dec. 14th. There are TWO Concerts:
6:00 Concert
Parents/friends/family of Freshman Women’s Choir and Women’s Choir should
attend this Concert. The doors to the PAC will open at 5:30 p.m.
7:30 Concert
Parents/friends/family of Men’s Choir and Concert Choir should attend this concert. Alumnae should also attend this concert. The doors to the PAC will open at the conclusion of the 6:00 concert.
Call Times for Students:
Freshman Women’s Choir: 5:00 p.m. on the stage Rehearsal in PAC
Men’s Choir: 7:00 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Women’s Choir: 5:30 p.m in the Choir Room.
Concert Choir: 6:15 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Titan Harmony: 4:30 p.m. rehearsal in PAC
Una Voce: 5:25 p.m in the Choir Room
Per our choir handbook, all concerts are a required component of your student’s
grade in choir. Uniform information can be found at www.titanmusic.org under
the choir tab. The kids have a fantastic evening prepared for you! We can’t wait to share what we’ve been doing since the last concert. See you Monday!
Amy Krinke, Jacob Lowry, and Terrin Pabst
Please congratulate the following band members
The following three freshmen were named Honorable Mention in the 2016 Missouri All-State Band. What an outstanding accomplishment for them this year!
Patrick Hu, 1st Chair Honorable Mention Clarinet
Jillian Kirkpatrick, 19th Chair Honorable Mention Clarinet
Kinady Allen, 4th Chair Honorable Mention Bassoon
Orchestra Students Make the Missouri All-State Orchestra
Please help me congratulate the following players for their selection to the 2016 Missouri All State Orchestra:
Bennett Shay-Zapien – Cello
Jared Schwartz – Cello (2nd Alternate)
Marching Band Season DVD, orders due Friday!
Hello again!
As seen at the banquet last Monday, you too can own a copy of the DVD filled with memories from a great season. Simply fill out the attached form and submit it with money to Mr. Thurmond by THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th!
A huge thanks to Jeremy Flowers for compiling all of this together for our sake.
Titan Pride Update, December 1st!
Good morning! I hope your Thanksgiving was blessed. Amazing that there is just 3 weeks to Christmas break. We have a lot to do!
Chipotle Fundraiser Night
This Thursday, December 3rd, the LSWHS Music Department will receive 50% of all sales IF our name is mentioned. Please get all of your family and friends to dine at Chipotle in the Summit Woods Shopping Center off Chipman Rd on Thursday between the hours of 4pm and 8pm. Fliers are attached.
Winter Concerts, Monday, December 7th (That’s next week!)
ALL band members are participating in these concerts. The first concert will start at 6pm and will include the Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band 2 (Thurmond), Concert Band 1 (Harrel), and Concert Orchestra. The second concert will start at 7:30pm and will include the Jazz Band, Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band.
Have you purchased a tuxedo shirt and bowtie for your son? If not, please make sure you do by Monday. At this point, they should have a their coat, pants, and cummerbund at home. Also, make sure they wear black dress socks and black shoes.
Have you had your daughter’s dress altered? If not, please do so by Monday. Also, make sure they wear black hose/tights and black dress shoes (preferably flats). Any hair accessories MUST be black. Appropriate jewelry is acceptable.
Call Times for the Concert
Concert Band 2 (Thurmond) 5:30 on Stage
Concert Band 1 (Harrel) 5:45 in the Band Room
Symphonic Band 7:15 in the Theater Classroom
Jazz Band 7:15 Band Room
Percussion Ensemble Call time with the band you play in
November Fundraiser frozen pick up is on Tuesday, December 8th in the Band Room after school! Please make arrangements to have your items pick up so they don’t thaw overnight.
Again, a reminder to get your assigned pep band dates in your calendar now to prevent conflicts!
Don’t forget to come eat at Chipotle on Thursday night!
Have a great day!