Stallion Band Weekly Update
Week of 04/17/2023
*Please note: Some information may only apply to specific classes and all after school "open practices" are OPTIONAL.
Instructional Round-Up
Beginning Band
- Last week the Beginning Band began learning how to play "Star Wars" and passed off their scale lines.
- This week the students will continue to learn "Star Wars" and learn a new note.
Cadet Band
- Last week the Cadet Band learned how to play "Mission: Impossible" and began "Avengers".
- This week the students will finish learning "Avengers" and begin to perfect their competition pieces.
Upcoming Events
Beginning Band
No School
Monday, April 17th
- Students will not have school due to the PISD professional development day.
STAAR Testing
April 25th & 26th and May 4th, 10th & 11th.
- Students will take the STAAR tests for Reading, Science, and Math.
- They WILL have electives and need to bring their supplies for Band every day.
Spring Concert
Thursday, May 18th (6:00pm) @ Queens Intermediate Gym
- We will conclude our year with the combined Stallion Band Concert, featuring lots of fun music the students have learned this semester.
- Students need to wear their band shirt and blue jeans.
- Don't forget your instrument, music, and folding stand.
- It is going to be a lot of fun! Bring the whole family!
Cadet Band
No School
Monday, April 17th
- Students will not have school due to the PISD professional development day.
STAAR Testing
April 25th & 26th and May 4th, 10th & 11th.
- Students will take the STAAR tests for Reading, Science, and Math.
- They WILL have electives and need to bring their supplies for Band every day.
Music Across Texas Festival
Friday, May 12th (9:00am-7:30pm) @ iT'Z Family Fun - Willowbrook
- This will be the Cadet Band's final competition of the year.
- Students should have paid or fundraised all fees by April 7th in order to attend.
- Students will wear their band shirt and blue jeans.
- Lunch and dinner will be provided.
Students used their note naming skills in this fast-paced game.
Students getting ready to begin a round of our note naming game.
One of our class's musical creations.
After School Schedule
After School Schedule for this week:
Wednesday (5th grade ONLY)
Thursday (ALL)
Friday (6th grade ONLY)
What is "Open Practice"?
Open Practice is an opportunity for students to practice their instrument with the supervision and guidance of their band directors. This is a great opportunity for students who cannot practice at home or students who feel behind on their instrument.
All "Open Practices" are OPTIONAL.
After school band occurs from 4:10pm - 5:00pm in the Band Room.
Parents will need use the drive way of the South Houston Rd. parking lot to pick up their student.
Celebrations
This week's Band Birthdays!
Monday, Apr. 17 - Jordan M.
Monday, Apr. 17 - Eduardo Rivas
Tuesday, Apr. 18 - Eutiquio C.
Wednesday, Apr. 19 - Aaron A.
Wednesday, Apr. 19 - Allen M.
Next week's Band Birthdays!
Monday, Apr. 24 - Yareli T.
Tuesday, Apr. 25 - Kimberly V.
Thursday, Apr 27 - Julian J.
"Standard of Excellence" Achievements
Shayla F. has completed Book 1 for Trombone. Congratulations!
Rolando S. has completed Book 1 for Saxophone. Congratulations!
Axel V. has completed Book 1 for Percussion. Congratulations!
Noah V. has completed Book 1 for Percussion. Congratulations!
Edgar A. has completed Book 1 for Trombone. Congratulations!
NSMS Stallion Band
Email: GOliver@PasadenaISD.org
Website: Sullivan.PasadenaISD.org
Location: 1112 Queens Road, Pasadena, TX, USA
Phone: (713) 740-5420