MRJH BAND NOTES
4.8.2024
Dear Band Parents & Students,
We’re almost there! This has been a fun year and it’s sad to see it quickly coming to a close. Below is some important end of the year information. Our band students are awesome and I want them to continue to do their best and finish strong. Hang in there!
Mr. Bateman :-)
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PRACTICE RECORDS:
Just a reminder that practice records are due this week. Spring Break was all extra credit. Please check with your student to make sure they turned in their practice record. Practice Records need to be signed by a parent and the minutes need to be totaled. Extra practice records are available in the band room or they can be found on the Band website at http://www.mrjhbands.org/practice-records.html. Thanks!
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ASSIGNMENTS:
Pass-Offs: Students should have at least one of their etudes and one of their rhythms (mallet and snare lessons for percussion) passed off by the end of next week. Students are also more than welcome to do their pass-offs during advisory, 1st lunch or after school when I’m available (I usually am, but it’s always good to check).
Ningenius: All students will also need their next Ningenius Belt passed off with all Blue Stars or higher by May 17th. Black stars will get you extra credit! Ningenius is a fun app students can sign into on their Chromebook that assesses them on their notes, fingerings, rhythms and music theory.
Scales: Symphonic Band audition/Scale test: This was due before Spring Break for Concert and Symphonic Band. This is our scale assessment for the term. There are still a few students who need to complete the assignment to receive credit for their two new required scales this term.
Beginning Brass and Woodwinds: Canvas may say that there is a missing assignment (Symphonic Band audition/Scale test) for students who didn’t do it. This was optional for the beginners. Please rest assured that that assignment will not count against your grade. Skyward is your official grade. Sorry for any confusion.
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Please check the Band Website's calendar often for the most up to date information and itineraries. Click on the event to get all the details.
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BAND CONCERT THURSDAY, MAY 9TH:
MRJH Auditorium
Our Year-End Concert will be Thursday, May 9th in the MRJH Auditorium. Come join us for an evening of celebration and fun music including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles, Taylor Swift: Eras, Back to the Future, Star Wars, Jumpin' at the Woodside, Let's Groove and Jurassic Park! Friends and family are welcome--admission is Free!
6:30 PM Concert (6 PM call time):
7:45 PM Concert (7:15 PM call time):
Full Band Rehearsals:
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OTHER BAND EVENTS:
Evening of Excellence
May 5th @ 7 PM (6:15 PM call time)
Advanced Jazz will be performing for this school event honoring our 9th graders
Music Man Band
We’re putting together a band for the closer of our school musical “The Music Man.” We could still use a few more students—the bigger, the better! We’re rehearsing during advisory. Students can count that time as practice time and also receive extra credit for each night they perform. Let me know if you would like to be added.
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MARCHING BAND:
Marching Band season is about to begin! Students are getting excited. Our students who do marching band progress a lot over the summer while gaining new skills, lasting friendships and an incredible sense of camaraderie. Marching Band is open to anyone who will be in the 9-12th grades next year. There's still time to join these amazing organizations. Contact the high school directors (Miss Kim (LPHS) or Mr. Landis (AFHS) if you'd like to sign up!
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JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS:
We will be holding Jazz auditions for next year's jazz bands in May. Info packets and audition materials can be picked up in the band room or downloaded from our website during the first week of May.
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NEW BAND STUDENTS:
It’s not too late for new students to join the Mountain Ridge Band next year. If you know of anyone who would still like to join (even if they will be 8th or 9th graders), please have them go to the homepage of our band website mrjhbands.org and fill out the form or contact me. Thanks!
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SCHOOL INSTRUMENT RENTALS OVER THE SUMMER:
Many of you have asked about renting your school-owned instrument over the summer. If you are interested in doing this, the rental fee is $45 for the summer. Students should pay for the rental at the finance window or online. Bring the receipt to me and we'll write out a new contract for you.
School-owned instruments not rented out over the summer will need to be checked in right after the concert. Make sure all your pass-offs are completed before you have to turn in your instrument.
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THANK YOU!
Thanks again for all you do to help your students and the MRJH Band program. Your students have been so awesome to work with this year. We'll see you at the concert!
Mr. Bateman :-)
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Researchers found that after two years, children who not only regularly attended music classes, but also actively participated in the class, showed larger improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers. -Nina Kraus, director of Northwestern’s Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, quoted in Melissa Locker, "This Is How Music Can Change Your Brain"; Time, December 16, 2014.
4.8.2024
Dear Band Parents & Students,
We’re almost there! This has been a fun year and it’s sad to see it quickly coming to a close. Below is some important end of the year information. Our band students are awesome and I want them to continue to do their best and finish strong. Hang in there!
Mr. Bateman :-)
------------------------------------------------
PRACTICE RECORDS:
Just a reminder that practice records are due this week. Spring Break was all extra credit. Please check with your student to make sure they turned in their practice record. Practice Records need to be signed by a parent and the minutes need to be totaled. Extra practice records are available in the band room or they can be found on the Band website at http://www.mrjhbands.org/practice-records.html. Thanks!
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ASSIGNMENTS:
Pass-Offs: Students should have at least one of their etudes and one of their rhythms (mallet and snare lessons for percussion) passed off by the end of next week. Students are also more than welcome to do their pass-offs during advisory, 1st lunch or after school when I’m available (I usually am, but it’s always good to check).
Ningenius: All students will also need their next Ningenius Belt passed off with all Blue Stars or higher by May 17th. Black stars will get you extra credit! Ningenius is a fun app students can sign into on their Chromebook that assesses them on their notes, fingerings, rhythms and music theory.
Scales: Symphonic Band audition/Scale test: This was due before Spring Break for Concert and Symphonic Band. This is our scale assessment for the term. There are still a few students who need to complete the assignment to receive credit for their two new required scales this term.
Beginning Brass and Woodwinds: Canvas may say that there is a missing assignment (Symphonic Band audition/Scale test) for students who didn’t do it. This was optional for the beginners. Please rest assured that that assignment will not count against your grade. Skyward is your official grade. Sorry for any confusion.
-----------------------------------------------
Please check the Band Website's calendar often for the most up to date information and itineraries. Click on the event to get all the details.
-----------------------------------------------
BAND CONCERT THURSDAY, MAY 9TH:
MRJH Auditorium
Our Year-End Concert will be Thursday, May 9th in the MRJH Auditorium. Come join us for an evening of celebration and fun music including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles, Taylor Swift: Eras, Back to the Future, Star Wars, Jumpin' at the Woodside, Let's Groove and Jurassic Park! Friends and family are welcome--admission is Free!
6:30 PM Concert (6 PM call time):
- Beginning Band
- Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
- Concert Band
7:45 PM Concert (7:15 PM call time):
- Advanced Jazz Ensemble
- Symphonic Band
Full Band Rehearsals:
- Symphonic Band 5/8 (Wed) 7 AM
- Beginning Band 5/8 (Wed) 1:45-2:45 PM
- Advanced Jazz Ensemble 5/9 (Thurs) 6:45 AM
- Intermediate Jazz Ensemble 5/9 (Thurs) 7:15 AM
- Concert Band 5/9 (Thurs) 3-4 PM
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OTHER BAND EVENTS:
Evening of Excellence
May 5th @ 7 PM (6:15 PM call time)
Advanced Jazz will be performing for this school event honoring our 9th graders
Music Man Band
We’re putting together a band for the closer of our school musical “The Music Man.” We could still use a few more students—the bigger, the better! We’re rehearsing during advisory. Students can count that time as practice time and also receive extra credit for each night they perform. Let me know if you would like to be added.
------------------------------------------------
MARCHING BAND:
Marching Band season is about to begin! Students are getting excited. Our students who do marching band progress a lot over the summer while gaining new skills, lasting friendships and an incredible sense of camaraderie. Marching Band is open to anyone who will be in the 9-12th grades next year. There's still time to join these amazing organizations. Contact the high school directors (Miss Kim (LPHS) or Mr. Landis (AFHS) if you'd like to sign up!
------------------------------------------------
JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS:
We will be holding Jazz auditions for next year's jazz bands in May. Info packets and audition materials can be picked up in the band room or downloaded from our website during the first week of May.
-----------------------------------------------
NEW BAND STUDENTS:
It’s not too late for new students to join the Mountain Ridge Band next year. If you know of anyone who would still like to join (even if they will be 8th or 9th graders), please have them go to the homepage of our band website mrjhbands.org and fill out the form or contact me. Thanks!
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SCHOOL INSTRUMENT RENTALS OVER THE SUMMER:
Many of you have asked about renting your school-owned instrument over the summer. If you are interested in doing this, the rental fee is $45 for the summer. Students should pay for the rental at the finance window or online. Bring the receipt to me and we'll write out a new contract for you.
School-owned instruments not rented out over the summer will need to be checked in right after the concert. Make sure all your pass-offs are completed before you have to turn in your instrument.
-----------------------------------------------
THANK YOU!
Thanks again for all you do to help your students and the MRJH Band program. Your students have been so awesome to work with this year. We'll see you at the concert!
Mr. Bateman :-)
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Researchers found that after two years, children who not only regularly attended music classes, but also actively participated in the class, showed larger improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers. -Nina Kraus, director of Northwestern’s Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory, quoted in Melissa Locker, "This Is How Music Can Change Your Brain"; Time, December 16, 2014.