Butler Concert Band

Before School Rehearsal Information

Dear parents and students,

The Butler Concert Band is beginning preparations for our spring concert performances on Thursday, June 1st.  Those performances include an in-school assembly for Butler students and staff, and an evening performance at 7:30pm for family and friends. In order to sufficiently prepare for the concerts we will be rehearsing before school on the following dates:

PLEASE NOTE

* Not all students are required to come on every date, some are only for specific instruments.

REHEARSALS

Friday, March 31^st        -           (Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Alto Saxophones,)               8:00 – 9:00am 

Friday, April 14^th         -           (Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Tenor Saxophones)    8:00 – 9:00am

Friday, April 21^st          -           (Percussion and Bells)                                                 8:00 – 9:00am

Friday April 28^th         -           (EVERYONE)                                                             8:00 – 9:00am

Friday, May 5^th            -           (EVERYONE)                                                             8:00 – 9:00am

Friday, May 12^th          -           (EVERYONE)                                                             8:00 – 9:00am

Friday, May 19^th          -           (EVERYONE)                                                             8:00 – 9:00am

THURSDAY, May 25^th -           (EVERYONE)                                                             8:00 – 9:00am

WEDNESDAY, May 31^st            (EVERYONE)                                                             8:00 – 9:00am

*If there is a delayed school opening due to inclement weather the morning rehearsal will be cancelled.

EXPECTATIONS

I wish for each student in the band to have an enjoyable, productive, and meaningful experience applying the skills learned in weekly lessons to making music together as an ensemble. To ensure that each student has the best experience possible certain expectations and requirements are necessary during morning rehearsal time.

1. Preparation:

Each student must practice his/her assigned music at home, 3 times a week makes a difference.

2. Materials:

Each student must have his/her instrument, band folder with music, and a pencil.

3. Etiquette:

Once the conductor (Mr. Robinson) takes his place in front of the band, all instrument playing and conversation must stop, and students are to go to resting position. We will then warm up and tune before rehearsing the music. All students are expected to be cooperative, attentive, and on their best behavior at all times.

4. Clean Up:

At the conclusion of rehearsal, everyone is expected to help put away chairs and stands.

Please sign and have your child sign the page 2 acknowledgement form, then have your child return it to me at their next band lesson.

            Good attendance at morning rehearsals is essential to the success of our spring concert. Since band rehearsals are before school students will need to get a ride to Butler. Please drop off students at the atrium (gym/cafeteria side) entrance between 7:55-8:00am.

Thank you for your support! Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any, and all questions.

Sincerely,

Mike Robinson

Band Director

msrobinson@cbsd.org

Before School Information

Acknowledgement/Signature Page

*Please sign and return this page to Mr. Robinson at student’s next lesson

For the student:

I _________________________ will attend all scheduled rehearsals, have all materials, and will be cooperative at all times.

                                        Signed ___________________________________

For the parent/guardian:

I have read the above expectations and will encourage my child to fulfill his/her obligations to the band.

                                        Signed ___________________________________

Please write down your e-mail address neatly so that I can contact you in case of change or cancellation.

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