Good Morning,
Here are some important reminders for this week.
- All students who are performing a solo at Solo and Ensemble need a piano player to perform with them. Students who are using a Bridgewater piano player need to send in the $25 fee as soon as possible. We have received this from many students, but we can't start the piano practices until the fee has been turned in. Please contact me if you have any questions, or need to make a payment arrangement.
- All students who are participating in Solo and Ensemble should be nearly ready. Either Ms. Cannon or I will be meeting with every student at least once this week. The best way to make sure your child is ready is by asking them to perform for you, even if you do not have a musical background. If you would like to know how your student is progressing for this event, please email me or Ms. Cannon (depending on which one of us if your child's primary band teacher). We will get back to you with feedback as quickly as we can.
- Did you know we have a Bridgewater Band twitter feed? Follow us @bridgewaterband - we will be using this much more in the coming weeks.
- We are in the process of updating the website - www.bridgewaterband.com, please check regularly for updates.
Finally - Jazz Band 1 and Jazz Band 2 will be performing at the Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment during the school day on February 14th. We need about six chaperones; please email me if you would like to come with us. More details about this event will be sent home this week.
Have a good day-
Mr. Antmann
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
All-County Band Remider
Good Evening -
This is a reminder that the All-County band rehearsals start this week. These practices/concert are only for the students who auditioned and were selected for the All-County band. The first rehearsal is Tuesday evening at Winter Park HS (6:30pm-9:00pm). All students must arrive early. Below is the schedule for this week; please email me if you have any questions.
This is a reminder that the All-County band rehearsals start this week. These practices/concert are only for the students who auditioned and were selected for the All-County band. The first rehearsal is Tuesday evening at Winter Park HS (6:30pm-9:00pm). All students must arrive early. Below is the schedule for this week; please email me if you have any questions.
22 January, 2013 (Tuesday) Rehearsal , 6:30-9:00 PM
24 January, 2013 (Thursday) Full-band rehearsal , 7:00-9:00PM
25 January, 2013 (Friday) Full-band rehearsal , 8:30AM-4:00PM
26 January, 2013 (Saturday) Full-band rehearsal , 9-11AM
26 January, 2013 (Saturday) Concert at Winter Park High School, 7:00PM
Students meet on stage at 6:15PM in their school’s band uniform.
All events are at Winter Park High School.
Mr. Antmann
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Solo and Ensemble Registration
Good Morning,
The Solo and Ensemble MPA registration form is now on the band website - www.bridgewaterband.com (under forms). I apologize for not sending this out earlier. It was available in paper form last week. The original deadline for this form was Monday, but it is being extended until Tuesday.
An email was send out last week with information about solo and ensemble MPA. Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Also - I am in the process of changing the website. Some things have been changed - all updates will be complete by Friday.
Thanks!
Mr. Antmann
The Solo and Ensemble MPA registration form is now on the band website - www.bridgewaterband.com (under forms). I apologize for not sending this out earlier. It was available in paper form last week. The original deadline for this form was Monday, but it is being extended until Tuesday.
An email was send out last week with information about solo and ensemble MPA. Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Also - I am in the process of changing the website. Some things have been changed - all updates will be complete by Friday.
Thanks!
Mr. Antmann
Monday, January 7, 2013
School-Owned Instruments - URGENT
Good Evening,
This is a quick reminder that all school-owned instruments (tubas, euphoniums, french horns, bassoons, bass clarinets, etc.) must be on campus tomorrow morning. The county equipment/inventory audit will take place during the day tomorrow.
Also, if your child uses a Bridgewater instrument, please ask them to come to the band room before school and take it out of their locker.
Thanks for your help!
Mr. Antmann
This is a quick reminder that all school-owned instruments (tubas, euphoniums, french horns, bassoons, bass clarinets, etc.) must be on campus tomorrow morning. The county equipment/inventory audit will take place during the day tomorrow.
Also, if your child uses a Bridgewater instrument, please ask them to come to the band room before school and take it out of their locker.
Thanks for your help!
Mr. Antmann
Sunday, January 6, 2013
School-Owned Instruments
Good Evening -
All school-owned band instruments must be on campus no later than Tuesday morning for the county audit!
If your child rents an instrument from Bridgewater, please make sure it is on campus Tuesday.
All school-owned band instruments must be on campus no later than Tuesday morning for the county audit!
If your child rents an instrument from Bridgewater, please make sure it is on campus Tuesday.
Solo and Ensemble MPA
Good Evening,
The annual Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment will take place on February 15-16, 2013, at Maitland Middle School. This is a required event for all Wind Ensemble students, and is optional (but highly encouraged) for all other students. Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band students should participate, but can choose an alternate assignment instead. Beginning students are encouraged to participate.
Students have the opportunity to perform alone (solo) or in a small group (ensemble). The only exception to this is that beginning students may only perform a solo (ensembles are for more experienced students only).
Students that participate in this event make significant progress in a very short amount of time. Participating students receive one-on-one guidance from either me or Ms. Cannon. In addition, the students perform for a trained adjudicator (judge) who will give them a rating and valuable feedback.
While it is optional for the majority of band students, participation is required for students who would like to be placed in our most advanced classes for next school year (Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band 1).
The entry fee for this event is $5, but is covered by the "fairshare" ($35). If you paid this at the beginning of the year, you do not need to pay the entry fee. For older students participating in multiple events, it covers the first event, and the student is responsible for $5 for each additional event.
Students who are performing a solo, are required to have a piano player to accompany them. Bridgewater can provide a piano player for a fee ($25). This fee includes the performance and two rehearsals prior to the event. Most students use a Bridgewater pianist, but it is okay to use your own. There will be a place on the registration form to note this.
Each student will be assigned a performance time on either the 15th or 16th - We are able to request a specific day for your child's performance. If you have a request due to a potential conflict, please note it on the registration form. Please only do this if necessary, as we can only make a small number of requests.
The registration form will go home early this week, and will be due no later than Monday, January 14th. I will also post this form to the website.
Finally, the weeks leading up to this event are our busiest of the year. If you have music experience and would be willing to help prepare students, please let me know! We are in need of additional help.
Thank you,
Mr. Antmann
The annual Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment will take place on February 15-16, 2013, at Maitland Middle School. This is a required event for all Wind Ensemble students, and is optional (but highly encouraged) for all other students. Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band students should participate, but can choose an alternate assignment instead. Beginning students are encouraged to participate.
Students have the opportunity to perform alone (solo) or in a small group (ensemble). The only exception to this is that beginning students may only perform a solo (ensembles are for more experienced students only).
Students that participate in this event make significant progress in a very short amount of time. Participating students receive one-on-one guidance from either me or Ms. Cannon. In addition, the students perform for a trained adjudicator (judge) who will give them a rating and valuable feedback.
While it is optional for the majority of band students, participation is required for students who would like to be placed in our most advanced classes for next school year (Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band 1).
The entry fee for this event is $5, but is covered by the "fairshare" ($35). If you paid this at the beginning of the year, you do not need to pay the entry fee. For older students participating in multiple events, it covers the first event, and the student is responsible for $5 for each additional event.
Students who are performing a solo, are required to have a piano player to accompany them. Bridgewater can provide a piano player for a fee ($25). This fee includes the performance and two rehearsals prior to the event. Most students use a Bridgewater pianist, but it is okay to use your own. There will be a place on the registration form to note this.
Each student will be assigned a performance time on either the 15th or 16th - We are able to request a specific day for your child's performance. If you have a request due to a potential conflict, please note it on the registration form. Please only do this if necessary, as we can only make a small number of requests.
The registration form will go home early this week, and will be due no later than Monday, January 14th. I will also post this form to the website.
Finally, the weeks leading up to this event are our busiest of the year. If you have music experience and would be willing to help prepare students, please let me know! We are in need of additional help.
Thank you,
Mr. Antmann
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