Upcoming tests

Hi all.  Here is what is going on over the next few days.

Grade 9 Science will test this Friday on all of Unit One.  This test will take more than one period and all students are to go to the Lecture Theater instead of the science classroom.  All failing and border line marks  from the last quiz are to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to me no later than tomorow (Thursday 25 Sept) in science class.

 

Grade 9-11 Band.  We will be testing again today on the E Flat concert scale and arpeggio.  A flat Concert will be next Wednesday.  Continue to work on the music you have in your folios and anticipate new music as we continue on in the semester.  There will be a new piece this week I hope.  March of The Belgiun Parachutists.

Jazz Band begins this Monday (practices will be from 7:30 am to 8:40 am on Monday mornings).

For all Band Parents:  there will be a meeting for all band parents this Monday September the 29th at 7 pm in the lecture theater of Morell High.  It is expected that at least one parent from each band household will be in attendance as many important topics wil be discussed.  This is your opportunity to voice questions/concerns.

 

Hope your year is off to a good start.  Stay on top of things and remember to practice nightly (this really applies to the grade 12 band students as I don’t see you this semester).

 

Mr D

Recently asked questions so far.

To those of you who are curious, yes we are doing the Halifax Music Festival this year.  It is also true that we will not fund raise unless we absolutely have to.  When I have the price per student for the festival, I will set up a payment schedule for payment in each students name and we will go from there.  If some students have difficulty with the payment schedule,  then we will set up a fundraising event.  The Halifax trip will be in or around the month of May ( typically early) so we will have plenty of time.  We will probably spend one night with various activities thrown in (and the competition of course) and allow some time to shop.  More to come on this in the future.

 

Grade 9 - 11 Band students:  You need to start thinking scales again and should be ready to test within the next week ( B flat concert scale with thirds and arpeggio) .  We will be moving through the old scales quickly as a review and will begin the new scales ASAP.

Grade 12 Band Students  don’t forget that we will be meeting every Wednesday at lunch (to start) at 11:50 for a lunch rehearsal.  This begins next week on the 17th.  Be there as you said you would please so we can have a productive practice session.

Hope you all continue to have a great year.

Mr D

Welcome back news

Welcome back to another school year at Morell High.  I hope you all enjoyed your vacations with your families and are refreshed and prepared for another year in the band program.  There  is a change this year which will affect the program in a positive way.  As of this year, we will no longer be collecting band fees.  The province is paying the usual $60 fee for all band students.  This is a move in the right direction as far as I am concerned and will alleviate the hassles of the previous years with collection.  The collection of band fees will also allow the Band Parents Association to concentrate their efforts on extras within the program as opposed to strictly instrument purchases.  This year I will also be teaching Grade 9 science and Science 431 ( first semester ) and Grade 9 Science and Ancient History (2nd semester) so you will find pertinent information about these courses on this web page too.  The marking structure for Band will remain the same and all parents will receive a letter from me in the near future regarding this and the date of the first Band Parents Association meeting of the year.  We will further discuss the band fees, Halifax Music Fest, etc at this meeting.  Looking forward to seeing you all again and meeting with your parents.

Mr D