Congratulations!

Hello, Band Students!

I apologize on the lateness of this message but I've been thinking about each of you since Friday's concert. Family concerns have slowed me down in getting this message to you.

Congratulations on an impressive Spring Concert! The music was wonderful and your respect for both the performers and the audience was quite evident. I'm so proud of each of you! I'm looking forward to working toward another performance for Summer Camp. I hope each of you can join us there! (More details are forthcoming.)

We (all of the directors) are so blessed to have such wonderful students to work with. Keep up the practice this summer! We want to continue to build on the skills you've worked so hard to develop this year- we don't want to do remedial work in the Fall. Therefore...keep on practicing!!!! =-)

Have a safe, blessed summer!

Karen

P.S. By the way, Chick Music is having mini-camps (2-3 days for a few hours each day) this summer. Give their store a call (706-546-8742) and inquire. I'll be teaching the "Heavy Metal Camp" in June. Tell your friends...it will be a blast! =-)

Another Praise

Hi everyone,

I wanted to "ditto" all that Karen mentioned in her note to you. I am very proud of all of you who participated in our festival. You are developing valuable skills that will serve you so well in whatever God's plans are for you.

Please keep up the good work and practice every day this week!

Mrs. Rachel

Solo and Ensemble Festival

Hello, Band Parents and Students!

I cannot tell each of you enough how proud of you I was this Friday! Solo and Ensemble Festival was the best yet! We had 18 soloists and 2 duets that played very well. Your judges sheets will be available to you April 23 at class- sorry so late. Most of you were very well-prepared and I hope each of you will participate in this event again next year. In our opinion, vital musical growth occurs when working on solo and ensemble literature. I think all participants will agree that they are much better musicians from having participated!

We were also very pleased classes went well while the Festival was occurring simultaneously. Only a very mature, intelligent group of students can handle such an active day of instruction. We are so blessed to work with such wonderful students and parents!

We just had to let you know! May God bless each of you!

Karen

Thank You!

All AAHB Band Students and Parents,

Just a note to congratulate you on a beautiful performance Friday at Lanier Gardens. I'm so proud of you! Not only did you play well but you really brought joy to many people in your actions and attitude. Thank you for sharing your talents in such a special way. Mrs. Rachel, Mrs. Jennifer and I are so thankful to have the privilege of teaching and directing each of you! =-)

Let's keep up the hard work/practice and have a wonderful Solo and Ensemble Festival and Spring Concert!

Have a blessed week!

Karen

All-State Band Winners

We are proud to announce that we have 3 members of the All-State Band this year going to perform in Savannah March 3-5!

• Fred (2nd chair euphonium)

• Maryalice (1st chair flute)

• Ben (2nd chair euphonium)
  

They are to be congratulated on their hard work.
This is about the highest honor they can achieve at this age.

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