Instrument Crunch

Hello Band People,

This first week has been challenging with our 6th grade band for one simple reason: Not enough instruments. Although having more students is a great thing, having students without instruments can cause problems. We are currently waiting on a few donated instruments to come in, and I have applied for grants to hopefully get some more instruments. In the meantime, I ask for everyone's patience and possibly even trying out different instruments. We have 2 french horns at our school! We also have another trombone, and some percussion like the xylophone and timpani. Many students do not learn how to play these instruments in elementary school, but in order to round out the middle school band, these additional instruments are important. They are also closely related to the instruments elementary students play! I should also mention that these other instruments fetch some hefty college scholarships in the hands of skilled players.

Open House is Thursday, August 25. Hope to see a lot of people there! We have a music boosters parent club for parents interested in supporting students in our music program.

Sincerely,
Nancy Cowan
ncowan@amphi.com

Welcome to La Cima Band!

Our first day of band will be Thursday, August 11 because of block scheduling.
We have a lot of fun things planned already!
Look for information about a party for all band families in the near future.

• All students will be given a packet with registration and dates. Please make sure to fill out registration completely and return it to Mrs. Cowan ASAP.


• Put the dates on your calendar, please!


• We have a Winter Concert December 8 (Thursday)


• Advanced Band, plan on marching in the Oro Valley Christmas Parade


• District Festival and State Contest are in the same week in March (dates TBA)


• Spring Concert May 3.