If you have noticed a below than expected grade in band, this is the result of practice sheets not being turned in. I will accept these late practice sheets by January 8, 2010. Please remind students to turn them in regularly. I know most of you are practicing at home. We just need to do the paperwork.
Thank you so much.
J. Hodek
Music and Arts (locally known as Music Affiliates/Music Works) and Jupiter Band Instruments are presenting their 4th Annual “Give the Gift of Music Band Contest. The contest theme this year is “How Has Your Band Director Musically Inspired You?” They are asking students to write an essay in 500 words or less how your Band Director has musically inspired you. The grand prize winner will win a gift of 28 Jupiter band instruments valued over $27,000 for our school. The student will win $500 cash combined with $250 music lesson scholarship. Second prize will win a gift of 13 new Jupiter Band instruments valued at over $13,000 for our school and a $250 cash combined with a music lesson scholarship. Third prize could win a gift of over $6,500 in Jupiter band instruments for our school and a $100 student cash and music lesson scholarship. See www.MusicArts.com for more information and details
In addition, Mrs. Ramsey has offered to proof read and identify any grammatical errors before the entry is mailed off. Please have your student submit his or her paper to Mrs. Ramsey by January 7, 2010 for proofing. The deadline for the contest entries is January 15th.
I have really appreciated your compliments via e mail and after concerts regarding our band program here at Fossil Ridge. May I humbly ask that you follow up with your child in writing an entry for this contest? Our music department could really use more and updated instruments for our students now and in the future. We could serve many more students that want to be in band, but can’t afford it. This opportunity is really an exciting opportunity for us.
Thank you so much for your support. Have a wonderful holiday season.
J. Hodek
