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Spooktacular Fall Concert Oct. 26!

10/13/2017

 
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The 8th grade band will be performing in our 2nd annual Fall Concert.   Students and audience members are encouraged to dress in costume for this concert!  Prizes will be given for the best dressed.  Students NOT wishing to dress in costume can wear their regular band uniform (maroon band polo, black pants, tall black socks, black belt, black shoes).

Student Costume Regulations:  Be creative and have fun!  But remember costumes need to be in accordance with school dress down day.  No under garments are allowed to be visible, no spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts, midriffs, or shorts and skirts that are too short.  You can make any costume stay within the parameters of dress code by adding a shirt underneath or leggings to a costume.  Do not attempt to wear anything that could be considered provocative.  Students will face disciplinary actions, be asked to leave and receive a zero for the performance.  

Masks or fake teeth/fangs are NOT going to be allowed due to the restraint over eyes & mouth.  Faces can be decorated with paint or make-up; HOWEVER, make-up needs to stay off of mouth area and hands.  Anything that can damage an instrument should not be worn; therefore, any costume that is bloody or gory should be avoided.  Costumes that have flesh wounds, fake blood, guts, brains, or other oozing items should not be worn to the concert.  

Remember
:  this is a concert for your family and for children so you don’t have to be scary!  If you need help with a costume or want the band director to approve your costume ahead of time, please ask! 

​Costumes are to be worn to the concert only, not to school during the school day.  


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District Honor Band Auditions (7th & 8th Graders)

10/13/2017

 
I would like to encourage our 7th & 8th graders to sign up to audition for the District IV Middle School Honor Bands.  This is a unique opportunity for selected students to perform with outstanding musicians from throughout the Greater Baton Rouge area.  Membership in these prestigious groups is a great addition to any young musician’s resume!  Composer William Owens will even conduct this year’s top honor band. 

Audition Information
  • Date - Saturday, December 9 at East Ascension High School at a time that will be individually assigned to the student TBD.  Be sure you are available for all the rehearsal times and concert before signing up to audition!
  • Audition Fee - $10 pre-registration fee
  • Audition Requirements -
    • Short prepared piece found at www.districtiv.org and in the back of the band book
    • F, C, Bb, Eb, Ab, and Chromatic Scales found in the band book
    • Short sight-reading piece which students can practice for at sightreadingfactory.com
  • ​Tutoring -  Optional after-school tutoring will be available for students auditioning.  Check the band calendar for dates and times, http://www.cmsmustangband.com/calendar.html


If Selected for the Band
Rehearsals and the concert are held during “Honor Band Weekend” (no school missed) on the campus of Southeastern University in Hammond.  Students spend the weekend overnight there.  The CMS Booster Club provides chaperones and arranges hotel and transportation accommodations.  Students will be required to pay a portion of the hotel fee, approximately $50-75, TBD.

​Students must be present for 100% of all rehearsals and the concert in order to participate.
  • Honor Band Weekend in Hammond –
    • Saturday, Jan 13 - Rehearsal & Concert – TBA in the morning at SLU
    • Friday, Jan 12 (no school that day) - Rehearsals - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at SLU
    • Thursday, Jan 11 - Rehearsal - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM at SLU


If you would like to sign up for the auditions, please sign the form below and send with the $10.00 audition payment (cash or check to CMS Band Boosters) before Nov 1!
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Upcoming Games!  Thursday Oct 5 & Oct 12

10/3/2017

 
Our next two games and the pep rally will include the 7th graders!  Remember, these performances are mandatory and a grade.

***We are in need of a few volunteers to help out during the game.  Please e-mail the2holladays@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer!

Game Day Instructions:
  • Thursday, October 5 and October 12 at CMS
  • Report time is NO LATER than 4:30 p.m. 
  • Full band uniform (black pants, black belt, black shoes, black socks, maroon band polo)
  • Must have flip folder & lyre
  • Please have your children reach out to their friends in band if transportation is an issue.  
  • Games last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, we will send a remind message during the last quarter to let you know when you can come and pick up.  Text @cmband8 or @cmband7 to 81010 to sign up for our remind messages.
  • Cheerleaders, dance team, and football players will receive an A for the performance as long as they are appropriately fulfilling those commitments.  ​

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