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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    WEDNESDAY, May 31st            (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.

    1. Materials:

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

    1. 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.

    1. 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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