Archive for April, 2008

Great East Up-Date, 10 Days And Counting!

Monday, April 28th, 2008

The initial deposits and “Dunkin Donuts” fund raiser have been totaled and now it is time for the final payment.  All jazz band members will be given an up-date to take home on Tuesday, April 29th.   The paper will include the amount owed by the student and a reminder of times and dates.  Please e-mail [...]

News Bulletin!!!!

Monday, April 14th, 2008

The Jazz band has added a performance on May 8th, Thursday.  A day concert at the Riverway restaurant will be performed at noon.  Students will be dismissed from class for the event.

Grade 6 Concert

Monday, April 14th, 2008

The grade 6 band will present an end of the year concert on Wednesday, May 28th.  As always, concert dress and a 7 PM performance time.
The group will also play for the 8th grade promotion on June 17th.  Mark the date!

New Instruments!

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Congratulations to Alex Zahn and Colin Kelley. They are the proud owners of new professional grade instruments.  We are all looking forward to the great sound to be produced on those horns.

All-Cape Jazz Festival a Success!

Monday, April 14th, 2008

The 7th and 8th grade jazz band played a spectacular set at Nauset middle school, on April 8th.  “Train Reaction” and “No Problema” were the featured numbers performed that evening.  The Latin number “No Problema” was greatly enhanced that night by the addition of solo’s performed by Ryan Gallant (clarinet), Connor Reid (piano), Alex Zahn [...]

Memorial Day Parade

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

On Monday, May 26th, the 7th and 8th grade band will march and perform at the Yarmouth Memorial Day celebration.  The band will meet at the Stop and Shop on Long Pond Drive, at 9:15 AM.  The parade begins at 10:00 AM.  At the end of the parade portion of the celebration, the band will [...]

7 & 8 Final Concert!!!

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

The 7th and 8th grade band will perform their final concert on Thursday, May 29th. This is the last performance obligation for the 8th grade. The following week many members of the grade will travel to New York City!

Great East Music Festival

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

The jazz band will participate in the Great East Music Festival on Friday, May 9th.  The group will depart Mattacheese early Friday morning and Return by 9 PM that evening.  While there, they will be adjudicated by a panel of music directors and receive a rating of their performance.  Following the performance, they will enjoy [...]

All Cape Jazz Festival!

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

The jazz band will be performing at the Cape and Islands middle school jazz festival on Tuesday, April 8th.  The students will depart the school at approximately 3:30 PM for Nauset middle school.  Upon arriving, they will have an opportunity to listen to the other participating groups.  We will also have a short sound check/rehearsal [...]

Instrument Step Up Night “Date Change”

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, all parents having students who have out grown their instrument! On Friday, April 11th, at 6:30 PM Music and Arts Centers will present a night of instrument upgrades. Intermediate to Advanced level instruments will be available for your child to try and possibly purchase. Both Mr. Riley [...]