Congratulations to the members of the 7th and 8th Grade District Band for receiving "Sweepstakes" Superior Ratings at the District IV Large Ensemble Festival and Assessment in Zachary, LA!  The students have been working very hard and rehearsing since January for this performance and we are very proud of them!

The band performed three pieces, Skygazer Fanfare by Randall Standridge, When the Wind Whispers by Rob Romeyn, and Serengeti Dreams by Robert W. Smith.  A panel of three judges rated the band in areas such as tone, technique, balance, rhythm, musicality, discipline and appearance and all three judges gave the band the highest rating of a 1 or "Superior".  The band was also given a piece of music they have never seen before and was judged on their ability to sight-read, in which they also received a 1 or "Superior" rating.  

These high scores qualify the band to advance to State Festival held at three different regionals throughout the state during the week of April 18-22.  Details for this are currently being worked out.

Special thanks to the many band parents who helped chaperone and provided hamburgers, snacks, and sweets when we returned to the band room!  

A list of all of the bands who performed at the festival and their ratings can be found at www.districtiv.org.  

Seven Mustang Band members have been selected for the state-wide Louisiana Bandmasters Association All-Star Honor Bands!

​Liyah Brown, 8th, Saxophone
​Ryleigh Cotton, 8th, Contra Bass Clarinet
Jasmine Jones, 8th, Clarinet
Jordan Jones, 7th, Baritone
Logan Kern, 7th, Trombone
Jadon Shirley, 7th, Trumpet
Madelyn Volion, 8th, Flute

The bands will perform Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium in Angelle Hall on the campus of the University of Louisiana, Lafayette.  Congratulations Mustangs, we look forward to seeing you represent the band at the state level!

More information for the students selected can be found on our website in the Honor Band section.

3/16/16 Update:

Dear Parents and Guardians,​

Here are the details for the rescheduled District IV Large Ensemble Festival on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Zachary High School.  The students will be missing a few minutes of 3rd and all of 4th block for this. 

*Wear maroon band polo, black pants with belt loops, black belt, black tall socks, black shoes to school (no joggers, leggings, or tall boots)

​12:30 p.m. (3rd block) - Listen for announcement to be called out of class. Load busses and trailer. 
2:25 p.m. - Warm-Up
2:55 p.m. - Performance/Sight-Reading (open performance, spectators invited!
4:00 p.m. - Leave Zachary
approx. 5:30 p.m. - Arrive at CMS, Parent Pick-up.  We will have a special treat for the kids when they get to school (i.e., pizza or burgers)

I will not collect additional permission forms, however, please e-mail katie.codina@apsb.org if you are able to chaperone as we will need more parents to ride the busses.

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Parents,

District Festival has been rescheduled for this Friday, March 18th at Zachary High School.  The schedule has been altered and we will be performing later at 2:55 p.m.  As of right now, we are working out transportation logistics.  We can go ahead and assume however that the students will miss part of 3rd and all of 4th block Friday and will return to Gonzales at 5:00/5:30 p.m. depending on traffic.  As soon as we have more concrete information, we will send it along to you!

Also, please let me know if you are interested in chaperoning!  Email: katie.codina@apsb.org

We are pleased to announce that seven Central Mustang Band members have been selected for this year's Greater Baton Rouge Beginner Honor Band!  Top students were nominated from middle schools throughout the Greater Baton Rouge Area and an honor band selection committee chose the band.

Congratulations to these outstanding beginner musicians:

Tristyn Meng, Flute
Kaitlyn Smith, Clarinet
Dylan Ledet, Alto Sax
Alex Lambert, Trumpet
Sarah Sloan, French Horn
Robert "Hank" Bradstreet, Trombone
Daulton Templet, Percussion
  
They will represent the 6th grade band in concert on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Sherwood Middle School.  

If you were selected for this group, please check out the honor band page for more information.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The District IV Large Ensemble Festival is on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Zachary High School.  The students will be missing 3rd and 4th block for this.  The festival is an opportunity for the band to perform three prepared pieces and sight-reading in front of a panel of judges to receive assessment and feedback.  The highest rating a band can receive from a judge is a “1” or “Superior”.  Receiving this rating from the entire panel of judges is called a “Sweepstakes” and qualifies the band for State Festival!  The students have been working extremely hard to prepare for this event so we are looking forward to a great field trip.  The schedule for the day is as follows:

*Wear maroon band polo, black pants with belt loops, black belt, black tall socks, black shoes to school (no joggers, leggings, or tall boots)
 
10:50 a.m. (3rd block)
Report directly to cafeteria for lunch as a group

11:15 a.m.
Load busses and trailer.  Bring all personal belongings on bus, you will not return to school.

12:30 p.m.
Arrive at Zachary High School

1:00 p.m.
Warm-Up

1:25 p.m.
Performance (open performance, spectators invited!)

1:50 p.m.
Sight-Reading (closed to spectators)

4:00 p.m.
Arrive at Premier Lanes

5:30 p.m. (or before)
Parent Pick-up at Premier Lanes

There is no cost for this field trip, it has been covered by the fundraised monies from the World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser.  Included for all students is the bowling session, arcade allotment, and pizza.  Please bring extra money if you are interested in extra snacks or arcade. 

Please indicate on the permission form if you are available to chaperone and if someone else other than a parent is picking up your child!  Email me at katie.codina@apsb.org if you have questions! 

Thanks for the great attendance at last night’s booster meeting!

If you weren’t able to be there, what you missed is available on our website, here.

We are currently seeking nominations for Booster Board Members, especially Vice President!  We are in need of your help!  Please e-mail Wendy Kling or myself with any nominations

President (in charge of organizing volunteers for football band refreshments, chaperones, concert decorations, parade details, helping with Prep Day)
Wendy Chapman
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Vice President (in charge of fundraising ideas, helping with Prep Day, steps in to fulfill other roles if necessary)
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Treasurer (pays bills, makes deposits, keeps a record of student balances)
Yvette Froisy (current treasurer)
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Secretary (takes notes at meetings)
Jill Jones
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Reporter (takes pictures at events, publishes articles in newspaper/social media)
Betty Cabrera
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Member at Large
Connie King
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