Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Free Percussion Lessons - Tonight!

Good Afternoon - this is the last email today... Things will calm down after this weekend.

This is a reminder the Mr. Cooper (one of the band directors at West Orange High School) is offering FREE percussion lessons on Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:30 in the band room on the West Orange 9th-grade Campus. 

All you need to do is show up - this is an incredible opportunity.  Students should bring drum sticks and a drum pad. 

If you have questions, please send him an email at jonathan.cooper@ocps.net

We hope to see lots of students there!

Mr. Antmann

Solo and Ensemble - Final Schedule

Good Morning,

The final version of the Solo and Ensemble schedule has now been posted to the website.  Their can't be any more changes at this time.

Go to www.bridgewaterband.com, and click on "S&E" at the top for details.

Also, We are trying to wrap up piano player practices.  We still have some students in Ms. Cannon's 4th period beginning band that have not yet played with Ms. Dorman.  She has before-school and after-school times available tomorrow (Wednesday).  Please email if you would like to reserve one.

Finally, if you have not yet paid the $25 piano fee, please do so as soon as possible.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mr. Antmann

Jazz MPA - Thursday!

Good Morning,

This is a reminder that this Thursday is Jazz Band MPA.

Jazz Band 1 and 2 students need to meet in the band room 2nd period on Thursday, in full jazz band uniform.  We will return by the end of school.

Jazz Band 2 performance is at 12:50pm, and Jazz Band 1 is at 2:30pm.  All performances are at Ocoee HS, and are free and open to the public.

Students will need to bring a bagged lunch.

We still need three chaperones for the field trip, please let me know if you can help.

If you haven't already, please turn in the field trip form and fee ASAP.

Thanks,
Mr. Antmann

Friday, February 8, 2013

Jazz Band MPA - Next Thursday!

Good Morning,

The Jazz Band 1 and Jazz Band 2 students will be traveling to Ocoee High School next Thursday to perform at the Jazz Band Music Performance Assessment. This is a required performance for these students.

Students will either need to come to school in their jazz band uniforms, or bring them in a seperate bag.  We will have lunch here at 11:00, then load a bus and depart for Ocoee High School.  We should be back before the end of the school day. 

We are in need of 5 chaperones for this trip.  Please email me ASAP if you can help.

Students received the field trip form yesterday, and it is due with the field trip fee no later than Monday.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mr. Antmann

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Solo and Ensemble Update - 2.7.13

Good Morning,

Additional details have been posted on the band website in the "S&E" section.  This includes instructions, directions, and a schedule.

Also, we are in the process of setting up piano player practices.  Some students may need to come before or after school for practice.

If your student has Mrs. Vermillion, then she will practice with them during class.

If your student has Ms. Dorman and is in 4th period beginning band, you may need to schedule a before or after school time.  I will send out a schedule tomorrow.  We will try and do these during the day.

If your student has Mr. Butler as their piano player, then we are trying to have practices during school, but some others will be necessary. Mr. Butler has set up times for students that would like to come in Saturday morning.  This would be an excellent time, especially for the older students who need more time.  He has times going from 9:00am-noon Saturday morning.  Parents are welcome/encouraged to come listen.  Please email to reserve a spot - we need 12 students for these times.

Mr. Antmann

Solo and Ensemble Schedule

Good Morning,

The Solo and Ensemble performance schedule has been posted on the website.  Go to www.bridgewaterband.com, click on "S&E."  More details about the event will also be posted there later today.

Also, please remember to send in the $25 piano fee if you have not done so already.

Mr. Antmann

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

FREE Drum Lessons

Good Morning,

Mr. Cooper, who is the associate band director and percussion teacher at West Orange High School, is offering free percussion lessons to all 7th and 8th grade band students! These will take place Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm, at the West Orange 9th grade campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for our students - please consider having your percussion students participate.

Lessons start tonight - please let me know if you have any questions,

Mr. Antmann