2016-2017 Summer & Start of School Information

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Keep your instruments over the summer, especially to practice!

​Playing an instrument is like keeping fit for a sport.  If we all don’t practice until August, we will be very out of shape and may even forget important concepts!  Returning a rental may also void any rent-to-own contracts – check with the store you are renting from on this.  Try practicing at least an hour weekly.  Students that have school owned horns may sign out their instruments over the summer.

What can I practice?

• Football/Pep Rally music, posted online with play-along recordings at www.cmsmustangband.com/music.html
• Free music available online at websites such as www.8notes.com
• Alison’s and Zeagler’s have a collection of fun music, anything from favorite rock songs to Disney!

Summer private lessons are very beneficial!  Contact Zeagler’s or Alison’s.  Lessons are also available at EAHS by contacting Nicole.Mlynczak@apsb.org or Patricia.Roussel@apsb.org

Come to Band Camp June 13-17!  Contact Ms. Codina at katie.codina@apsb.org or visit www.cmsmustangband.com/camp.html for information.​

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​​Prep Day is Tuesday, August 2!  Stop by the bandroom to:

• Fill out necessary paperwork
• Pay your $35.00 band fee due by August 19.  Some parents like to get this off of their plate before all of the start-of-the-year school expenses begin.  If you would like to do this, mail the $35.00 fee payable to CMS Band Boosters to 14101 Roddy Rd., Gonzales, 70737 ATTN: Band
• Purchase a $20.00 band polo (if yours doesn’t fit anymore) or optional $25.00 sweatshirt/jacket
• Purchase a flip folder and lyre to hold music, needed for football games, pep rallies, and the parade.  These are also available at the local music stores.

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Yes!  Bring your instrument on your first day of band classes!

• Be sure to restock on reeds, valve oil, sticks, etc. before school begins!  Check the instrument supply list online at http://www.cmsmustangband.com/instrument--supply-list.html

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Stay Connected!

Unsubscribe from your current Remind account by texting “Unsubscribe @cmband6” or “Unsubscribe @cmband7” to 81010

​Sign-up for your NEW Remind texts:

• 7th Grade - Text @cmband7 to 81010
• 8th Grade - Text @cmband8 to 81010
• Band Camp - Text @cmbandcamp to 81010