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S/E Festival Reminders

4/4/2018

2018 WSMA SOLO & ENSEMBLE DISTRICT FESTIVAL
Memorial High School | 2225 Keith Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Arrive early to get a good warm-up. There is warm-up space provided (follow the signs) but there are usually not chairs, stands, or percussion equipment.
Some sites run ahead, some run behind. You cannot be forced to perform before your scheduled time, but you certainly may if the room is ahead (which is rare).
Dress professionally - represent yourself and our school well. Be kind and courteous to the volunteers and room monitors. They aren’t in charge of anything and aren’t to blame for anything, either!
This is a competitive performance! Be prepared.
Scores are posted sporadically - you can wait and see your result, or Ren can text you if you ask.
There are concessions available if you will be at the Festival a long time.
Most percussion instruments are provided. Ask Ren if you need something unusual.

INTRODUCTION

Say your full name and school, but not your grade.
Say the title of your piece and the composer’s name. Ask Ren if you need help with pronunciation.
Introduce your accompanist if you have one.
Good: This is my accom-puh-nist, Mr/Ms _______.
Good: I am being accompanied by Mr/Ms _______.
Bad: Here is my accom-puh-nee-ist, Ren.

LAST MINUTE REMINDERS

Get a full night of sleep, and drink a lot of water!
Make sure you bring:
- Your instrument, Your sticks/mallets
- Your music
- An original copy of the music for the judge
- Extra reeds, valve oil
Have fun! If you have prepared thoroughly and consistently you will have a great performance.
It isn’t about the score, it is about the feedback. Listen to the adjudicator and learn something new!

Labs scheduled for Leadership Team applicants

4/2/2018

To help students prepare for their drum major auditions and their applications for captain and section leader, a number of labs have been scheduled on Thursdays during Prime Time.

April 12 - DM Candidate Conducting Lab 1

April 19 - DM Candidate Leadership Lab

April 26 - DM Candidate Conducting Lab 2

May 3 - Leadership Lab (all positions; DM, captain, section leader)

All labs are on Thursdays during Prime Time.

Drum Major Candidate Materials

4/2/2018

Students interested in trying out for Drum Major should plan to conduct the band through the parade tune, Patriotic Parade Sequence, for the Memorial Day parade.

Drum Major candidates will also need to complete the Leadership Application, which can be found in an earlier blog post.

Link to Score

Link to Recording

Leadership Applications now being accepted

3/28/2018

Leadership Application

Students interested in applying for a leadership position for the 2018 Marching Cardinals should complete a Leadership Application.

We need leaders for the following positions:

Drum Major
Captain (WW, Brass, Percussion, Guard)
Section Leaders (all sections)

Leaders are chosen annually in all positions - all students re-apply each year, even if they already held the position.

Applications are due on Friday, May 4.

Students with questions should speak to Mr. Renneke.

Macy's Great American Marching Band

3/26/2018

Auditions are now underway for the 2018 Macy's Great American Marching Band! Our very own Daniel Modl was a part of this amazing experience in 2017, so feel free to reach out to him with questions.

Information about the MGAMB can be found on the Macy's Great American Marching Band page.

Click here for the audition requirements.

Band-o-Rama 2018

3/1/2018

Monday, March 12, 2018
Doors open at 6:30pm | Concert begins at 7:00pm

The Schedule

4:00pm | Set-up in the front gym, move stands, chairs, instruments, and equipment.
5:00pm | Set-up is finished.
6:00pm | Students in grade 6-12 rehearse "A City Saga" together in front gym.
6:30pm | Doors open to the public for seating.
7:00pm | Band-o-Rama begins!

Looking to march this winter?

11/30/2017

CFHS Band Family:

A cool indoor marching opportunity has started in our region, and it takes place just down the road with people we know and love!

Join high school-aged students from around Northwestern Wisconsin with "Fleurish Winds", a WGI Winds indoor marching band.

www.fleurishwinds.org

They have another open rehearsal this Saturday from 12-9pm at Baldwin-Woodville High School (we've been there!) with Adam Bassak (we know him!) and Brad Tilley (we know him!)
and Mike Marcantano (what is this?!?) all being on staff.

If you are looking for an opportunity this winter to grow as a marching performer and overall musician, THIS IS IT.

If you say "why can't marching band be all year long", THIS IS IT.

If you want to stay active and become a boss-level musician, THIS IS IT.

(Sorry for the grammar.)

Let me know if you have questions. I know this experience will be rewarding for you.

MR

State Honors audition registration closes Friday!

11/27/2017

CFHS Band Family:

Registration to audition for the WSMA State Honors Band closes on Friday!

http://wsmamusic.org/hs-honors/audition-times-and-locations/auditions/

To register you will need my email address (rennekml@chipfalls.org) and our WSMA account number (#10143).

Let me know if you have questions. Students are responsible for the audition registration fee; if you are selected to participate the District will cover all other participation costs.

MR

Fruit and Thanksgiving!

11/14/2017

Time for another fundraiser, because why not?!

The CFHS Music Department is continuing to offer our annual fruit sale as a fundraising opportunity for students and families. If you still have to pay your band fee, are looking to purchase reeds, or are planning ahead for the 2019 music trip, the fruit sale is an opportunity for you to raise money towards your account.

Students can pick up the order form and price list in class all week long.

Additionally, all students should bring home their instruments over the Thanksgiving break. Plan ahead to get your instrument home with you on Friday - you will need it in class Friday morning and it should go home with you after school!

Basketball Pep Band Schedule

11/8/2017

"... Chi-Hi Pep Band provides the best atmosphere in the BRC..."

It's beginning to look a lot like... BASKETBALL PEP BAND!

Below is the schedule for BRC basketball games that the pep band is currently on the books to perform during.

Students earn points towards an Academic Letter in Band for each pep band performance that they attend. Sometimes, there are additional perks for playing in the pep band such as free food and other goodies. We ask that every student try and attend 6 games so that we can have a great representation of our band program and our school as we take on our other BRC opponents.

Students should plan to arrive and be ready to rock in the band room by 6:45pm. Game time varies, so pay attention to announcements in class!

Date	Opponent	Team
Tuesday, Nov. 28	Hudson	GBB
Friday, Dec. 8	Rice Lake	GBB
Friday, Dec. 15	EC Memorial	GBB
Tuesday, Jan. 9	River Falls	BBB
Friday, Jan. 12	EC North	GBB
Friday, Jan. 19	Hudson	BBB
Friday, Jan. 26 5:45pm 7:30pm	Menomonie Menomonie	GBB BBB
Thursday, Feb. 1	Rice Lake	BBB
Thursday, Feb. 22	EC North	BBB

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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

S/E Festival Reminders

Labs scheduled for Leadership Team applicants

Drum Major Candidate Materials

Leadership Applications now being accepted

Macy's Great American Marching Band

Band-o-Rama 2018

Monday, March 12, 2018
Doors open at 6:30pm | Concert begins at 7:00pm

Looking to march this winter?

State Honors audition registration closes Friday!

Fruit and Thanksgiving!

Basketball Pep Band Schedule

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