Fall Concert Reception Information

Hello Again,
As you have already received an email from Karen about the fall concert on the 13th. Since last year was such a success, we are going to have the same type of reception.
Usually at the fall concert we have a dessert reception held directly after the concert. Then for the spring concert we have a ‘finger food’ reception.
Ok, what do I need? For you to please either email me or sign up this Friday, telling me what you plan to bring…..anything that can be eaten with your fingers…cookies, brownies, fruit, cupcakes, etc.
Water, coffee and hot coca will be provided. If you need ideas, let me know…I will be happy to help!
We are so looking forward to hearing the kids play…and ending the evening with something sweet to eat and sweet fellowship.
Sondra

Fall Band Concert Information

Hello, Band Parents and Students!
November 13th is the fall concert.
Students are to be seated and ready to warm-up at 6:30pm in Bldg. D (our regular meeting place). The concert will begin promptly at 7pm.
Please invite as many family and friends as you can. Our students would love to display their talents in front of a large audience!
Advanced and Intermediate band students are to wear a white shirt and khaki pants or skirt.
Beginning band students are to wear Sunday clothes (no jeans, please).
Be sure students bring their instrument, music for the concert and any extra instrument supplies they may need.
We will be having a dessert reception following the concert to celebrate our students' accomplishments.
We look forward to performing for each of you!
Thank you for allowing us to share in your student's musical development. They are a joy to teach!
Musically,
Karen

Band Starts THIS Friday

Advanced Band members have class at 1:00-2:00 pm.
Beginner and Intermitate Band members have class at 2:00-3:00 pm.

Don't forget to bring any band forms that need to be turned in.

Have your child bring, their instrument, music stand, a black three ring binder, water (if needed), and a PENCIL.

Successful Parents' Meeting

Tonight we had a nice parent's information and orientation meeting. The year looks so hopeful. There is still time to register for summer camp and the yearly long band.
Please contact one of the directors for more information.
Thanks parents for coming out tonight.

Parents' Orientation Meeting

Who: Anyone that has participated, going to participate and thinking about participating with the AAHBand to attend.

What: 2009-2010 AAHB Parents' Orientation Meeting

When: Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 pm

Where: Will be held at Beech Haven Church in Athens, Bldg D. This is where classes are held.

How: Please plan to attend this important meeting. Also, invite any and all families to attend.

We are excited about our new coming music year! If you have any questions please contact Karen or Rachel.

Photo Release Form

Band Membership/Registration

Ready to register your child for the 2009-2010 AAHB?
All you need to do is print forms:
2009-2010 Band Registration Form
2009-2010 Family Commitment Form
Medical DisclosureForm
Band Tuition Form
Photo Release Form
You may print them by clicking on their picture/image and then pring the screen.
Then mail them into:
Karen Mullins
3500 Spears Road
Madison, GA 30650

Summer Music Camp is Near

The time is approaching fast for the 2009 AAHB Summer Music Camp. We have posted the Camp Registration form, the Medical Disclosure form and the Photo Release Form. These are the two forms you need for the summer camp. Just click on the picture of the form you want to print, then you can view a full size image of the form. Then you can print them off and send to Karen. If you have any questions please contact one of the directors.

2010-2011 Band Registration Form

2010-2011 Family Commitment Form

Band Tuition Form

Medical Disclosure Form

Summer Camp Registration Form

Athens Homeschool Band Camp

Why Join a Band?

Music is a science
It is exact, specified; and it demands exact acoustics. A conductor`s full score is a chart, a graph which indicates frequencies, intensities, volume changes, melody and harmony all at once and with the most exact control of time.

Music is mathematical
It is rhythmically based on the subdivisions of time into fractions which must be done instantaneously, not worked out on paper.

Music is a language
Most of the terms are in Italian, German or French; and the notation is certainly not English - but a highly developed kind of shorthand that uses symbols to represent ideas. The semantics of music is the most complete and universal language.

Music is history
Music usually reflects the environment and times of its creation, often even the country and/or cultural context of the times.

Music is physical education
It requires fantastic coordination of fingers, hands, arms, lips, cheeks and facial muscles; in addition to extraordinary control of the diaphragmatic, back, stomach and chest muscles, which respond instantly to the sound the ear hears and the mind interprets.

Music is all these things, but most of all, Music is art
It allows a human being to take all these dry, technically boring (but difficult) techniques and use them to create emotion and worship God Almighty. That is one thing science and mathematics cannot duplicate.