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| Orchestra |
| Each year a number of advanced players from the 7/8 Band will be selected by the Band Directors or by audition to play once a week in Orchestra which meets at the same time as Band. Information will be available at the beginning of school. |
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| Instrumental Lessons |
| It is strongly recommended that all students take private lessons while they are a member of the middle school bands. Nothing can compare with a regular lesson in helping the student improve their abilities and enjoy band. The vast majority of students continuing in the middle and high schools are currently studying with private teachers and High School tutors. It is not possible to adequately address the intricate technical development of each student during the context of the 50 minute middle s ˙chool band rehearsal which ranges from 60 - 100 players. There is a list available at each rehearsal that details the after school private lesson program at the High School. The faculty is drawn from the finest professional private teachers in the Boston area. Parents are encouraged to contact any private teacher to reserve a lesson day and time as soon as possible. If you need assistance in locating an appropriate teacher please contact your band director. |
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| Communication |
| Mr. Riley and Mr. Samour divide their teaching time
among eight schools in Lexington. The most efficient form of communication
is to use email to sch.ci.lexington.ma.us (User names are DSAMOUR or DRILEY)
or leave a message in the appropriate mailbox at either Clarke or
Diamond. Your inquiry will be returned as soon as possible. |
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| High School Concerts |
| Middle school students are encouraged to
attend concerts that occur at the High School for their own enjoyment
and to get a glimpse of what they have to look forward to. Most of
the High School concerts are free and those with small admission fees
for adults are free to school-age people. (Calendar) |
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| Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble |
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7:30 p.m. |
Thursday, November 1, 2007 |
Fall Concert at LHS |
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7:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 |
Seasonal Concert |
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7:30 p.m |
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
Pre-MICCA Concert at LHS |
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7:30 p.m. |
Friday, November 9, 2007 |
Jazz Nite 1- Commons 2 at LHS |
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7:30 p.m. |
Friday, January 18, 2008 |
Jazz Nite 2- Commons 2 at LHS |
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7:30 p.m. |
Friday, February 29, 2008 |
LHS Big Band Jazz |
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7:30 p.m. |
Friday, April 11, 2008 |
Jazz Nite 3- Commons 2 at LHS |
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1:00 p.m.
tentative |
Saturday, May 24, 2008 |
Jazz "Nite" 4- Lex.
center or Commons 2 at LHS if rain |
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8 p.m. |
Thursday-Saturday
Nov. 15-17, 2007
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High School Musical: Les Miserables -
$10 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Thursday-Friday,
May 22, 23, 2008 |
LHS Pops, at LHS, gym - $10 |
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7:30 p.m. |
Thursday, May 8, 2008 |
Clarke Middle School |
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| With your dedication and cooperation to the procedures outlined in the Band Handbook we will all look forward to a musically outstanding and rewarding school year!! |
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Please read, sign, and return this
sheet.
In signing this form I acknowledge that I have read it and am aware
of the concert dates, concert attendance, rehearsal procedures and
behavior, and the daily practice obligations for participation in
the Middle School Band Program.
Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________________Date______
Student's Signature____________________________________________Date______
Student's Name_________________________________
Instrument____________________________________
Phone Number____________________ Grade_________
email address_______________________________________
Thank you for your support!
–Mr. Riley & Mr. Samour
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