Please check this month's calendar for practice times and performances.
Introducing this year, "JUNIOR BAND"
Marching Band Parades starting in May
Amherstburg Little League Opening day on Saturday May 6. All band members are to meet at Anderdon for 9:00 am. Our bus will leave at 9:15 and return approx. 11-11:30.
Special Olympics Elementary Schools Friday May 12 Sandwich Secondary School. All band members will leave school approximately 9:15 am and return before our first nutrition break.
Special Olympics Secondary Schools Monday May 15, Sandwich Secondary School. All band members will leave school approximately 9:15 am and return before our first nutrition break.
Our 3's are playing recorders in class and are now preparing for this year's Band on the Lawn Concert Thursday June 1.
Workshops
If you need to raise your music mark or want extra practice time there is a workshop for each instrument every Monday thru Friday. This is during the first break only.
Drumline Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 - 9:00.
Information
Communication is an ongoing dilemma that we all face. To help with this matter, I have a variety of methods used to communicate with you regarding what is going on in our Music Department.
I will send notes when necessary. Monthly calendars are available that show when rehearsals and other events. You can view this by pressing the Monthly Calendar icon. These calendars are posted and given to all teachers involved. If you would like a copy please have your child ask me for one
I will be using "Remind 101" as a tool to keep you informed of rehearsal times and other events.
If your Son/Daughter is a member of our Marching Band which includes Drumline and Flag Party please follow the directions below.
All you need to do is send a text to this number (365) 800-0170 with the message @mrbenete.
If you are in Drumline or Flag Party please send a text to the same number with the message @drumbenet. I will sometimes have events that only include this group.
If your child is a member of our Rock Band please use the same number with the message @beneteaur
Choir Members can join in by sending a text to the same number with the message @benechoir
Feel free to contact me directly by phone or come visit.
Attendance
I am very happy with the commitment and responsibility our members have shown in the past. I also appreciate how busy our students are and believe they should benefit from all activities. Every band member is important to making our events successful. When someone is missing the whole band suffers from their absence. Our parades are on weekends, evenings or during school. To date we have 3 parades and one concert already booked which include, the Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade and the Amherstburg Little League Opening Day Parade. When other events occur I will notify you. If your child is involved in activities that may conflict with this please contact me to discuss what can be done to assure your child enjoy both activities. Anyone who misses 2 parades without notifying me and discussing our options will be asked to leave band.
Rehearsals
Practices will be held either during class time, recess or before/after school. All rehearsals are planned a month in advance. It will be your child’s responsibility to complete any class work that is missed due to band. All teachers involved are aware of our rehearsal schedule. If a Band Student needs to attend class due to projects, tests or presentations please let me know in advance. If you have any issues regarding your child either missing band rehearsals or class, please contact me or your child’s teacher.
Uniforms
We have spent a lot of money on uniforms the past 2 years. I am very proud of how our band looks when in public. Each member will be issued a uniform which will be their responsibility to maintain. To complete our uniform all members are required to purchase their own black pants and shoes. If your daughter is in Flag Party, I ask that she purchase and wear black leggings or pants under her uniform depending on the weather. Shorts are not allowed. If there is an issue regarding your child’s uniform please contact me immediately.
Instruments/Practicing
All band members are required to memorize their music for each event. Practicing is extremely important. Any member who is demonstrating that they haven’t been practicing regularly will be asked to leave band.
Fundraising/Expenses
Most of our expenses are covered by our Frozen Yogurt sales. However, our end of year trip will cost $100 per student. You will have the option of selling chocolate bars or paying this fee in full. Each member has an account with me which indicates your balance. Any fees for our trip won’t be collected until January.
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