Band Notes 12

No Advanced Band sectionals this week, BUT we are opening the band hall up before and after school for Objective Sheet Passoffs. Students may come from 7:00-8:00am or 3:45-4:45pm to pass off their Objective Sheet items with a band director.

Monday, October 28th: All-Region Phase 1 Auditions

Wednesday, October 30th: All-Region Phase 2 Auditions

All Students either received this week or will receive next week our Objective Sheet for the 2nd Nine-Weeks. This assignment will serve as the students' main Project Grade for the quarter. Each sheet has several objectives that they must pass off for a band director during the quarter. At the end of the quarter, each objective will count as a daily grade, and the objective sheet as a whole will count as a major grade. Objective sheets are due December 2nd for Advanced Bands and November 22nd for Beginner Band.

Advanced Band students will pass off objectives during class on Monday and Wednesday/Thursday. You can also email one video at a time to their respective band director. After receiving a pass or retry from your band director, you may resubmit or email another objective.

Beginner Band students will have a portion of class time on block days to pass off their objectives. You can also email your objectives to your band director or come immediately before school (8:00-8:08am) or after school (3:30-3:45) to pass off objectives

All Advanced Band students who complete the objective sheet by the due date are invited to attend our Reward Trip to see a movie at Cut! Cinemark on December 12th. (This trip will take place during a school day and is an additional cost to each student.)

All Beginner Band students who complete the objective sheet by the due date are invited to attend our Reward Trip to Pinstack on December 6th. (This trip will take place during a school day and is an additional cost to each student.)

All Students Received a new practice record this week. Week 2-2 is due TOMORROW, October 28th.

Practice Records are due Mondays with parent signature for full credit. They are accepted one day late (Tuesdays) for 10 points off. Practice records are not accepted after two days late (Wednesday or later.) The student will receive a zero (0) for that week's record. Beginner Band students must practice 140 minutes per week (the equivalent of 20 minutes/day.) Advanced Band students must practice 210 minutes per week (the equivalent of 30 minutes/day.) Extra credit is given for additional practice.

Private lessons in a band class are essential for individual growth and overall ensemble success, especially when students study with professionals who hold advanced degrees in their instrument. These experts bring a wealth of experience and specialized knowledge, offering tailored instruction that addresses each student's unique strengths and areas for improvement. Such high-level guidance accelerates progress and refines technique, providing students with unparalleled opportunities to develop their skills. Studying with highly qualified professionals ensures that students receive the best possible instruction, significantly enhancing both their personal and collective performance in the band.

Students interested in Private Lessons should fill out the form below to sign up

If you would like to get involved with the Jones Band and have a significant impact on the students of this inaugural year, click the button below to indicate your interest in volunteering! This does not sign you up for a specific event, but rather shows your interest. One of the band directors or our Band Liaison, Cia McNair, will release posts in SportsYou for specific events. Thanks in advance for your support of the Jones Band and our great students!!!!

In the Jones Band, we use the SportsYou app to directly communicate with students and families during the year. This is the same program students will use when they get to high school. We request all students and parents/guardians download the SportYou app, and join our group. If you are in an Advanced Band the class code is "YQV2STVS" If you are in Beginning Band (you have never done a year of band before), the class code is "U5U9SWDR" You can also scan the QR codes Below.

All-Region Band auditions are coming up next week! Phase 1 Auditions are Monday, October 28th, and Phase 2 Auditions are Wednesday, October 30th. Everyone except for Bass Clarinet and Tenor/Bari Sax will participate in Phase 1. Those who advance past Phase 1 plus ALL Bass Clarinet/Tenor/Bari Sax will participate in Phase 2.

Like All-District Auditions, students are responsible for rides to and from these auditions. We do not provide transportation to auditions. Phase 1 WOODWINDS will audition at Stafford Middle School (2288 Little River Dr. Frisco, TX 75034) and Phase 1 BRASS/PERCUSSION will audition at Wilkinson Middle School (1892 PGA Pkwy. Frisco TX 75034.) ALL PHASE 2 Auditions are at Nelson Middle School (10100 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035)

Audition times for All-Region Auditions will be sent out this week (as soon as we receive them,) but the format is exactly the same as All-District Auditions. Students are assigned a performance time block, they arrive 30 mins prior to their time to check-in and warm-up, and they may leave when they are done auditioning.

All-Region Band auditions are coming up next week! Phase 1 Auditions are Monday, October 28th, and Phase 2 Auditions are Wednesday, October 30th. Everyone except for Bass Clarinet and Tenor/Bari Sax will participate in Phase 1. Those who advance past Phase 1 plus ALL Bass Clarinet/Tenor/Bari Sax will participate in Phase 2.

Like All-District Auditions, students are responsible for rides to and from these auditions. We do not provide transportation to auditions. Phase 1 WOODWINDS will audition at Stafford Middle School (2288 Little River Dr. Frisco, TX 75034) and Phase 1 BRASS/PERCUSSION will audition at Wilkinson Middle School (1892 PGA Pkwy. Frisco TX 75034.) ALL PHASE 2 Auditions are at Nelson Middle School (10100 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035)

Audition times for All-Region Auditions will be sent out this week (as soon as we receive them,) but the format is exactly the same as All-District Auditions. Students are assigned a performance time block, they arrive 30 mins prior to their time to check-in and warm-up, and they may leave when they are done auditioning.

At this point in the year, all beginning band student's instruments should come home every day. The expectation is that students are practicing every day for 20 minutes. Beginner Band is all about building good habits, and practicing daily at home is the most important habit we can build.

All Beginner Band classes will start (or have started) playing tests in class. These playing tests are a way for us to give your student a formal assessment of the preparation and performance of a short song or exercise. Moving forward, students will have playing tests weekly, and the scores of these can be found in Skyward. We will give the students "chairs" or ranks following a playing test.

Students may make up any playing test up to a100 by re-recording the assignment and emailing it to their respective director. Make-ups can raise the students grade but not their chair order.

Families can CLICK HERE to view our Band Google Calendar for the year. Families can subscribe and add to their personal calendar. Some dates are subject to change or addition which will be communicated.

October:

• 10/28: MS Region Phase 1 (WE Only)
  

• 10/30: MS Region Phase 2 (WE Only)

November:

• 11/15-16: MS All Region Clinic and Concert (WE Members who place in the Region Band)

December:

• 12/11: Winter Band Concert (RHHS, WE and CB only)

• 12/17: Winter Beginner Band Concert (Jones MS, BB only)

January:

• 1/10: All District Clinic and Concert (WE Students who place in the All-District Band)

February:

• 2/8: PISD Solo and Ensemble Contest (All Band Students)

• 2/22: 5th Grade Instrument Testing (5th Grade Students)

• 2/26: PISD Band Pre-UIL (WE and CB only)

March:

• 3/5-7: Band Non-Varsity UIL (CB Only)

• 3/27-28: Band Varsity UIL (WE Only)

April:

• 4/10: Rock Hill Cluster Band Percussion Concert (All Percussion Students)

• 4/12: PISD Solo and Ensemble Contest (All Band Students)

• 4/23-25: North Texas Festival of Distinction (WE and CB only)

• 4/26: Concerto Contest Finals ( WE/CB Students who advance from Solo Contest)

May:

• 5/8: Spring Band Concert (Jones MS, All Band Students)

Questions? Please email us- we are happy to help!! Director Contact information and Responsibilites are listed below:

Megan Williams (mlwilliamsseymore@prosper-isd.net)

Band Classes:

Wind Ensemble

Beginner Flute

Beginner Horn

Other Responsibilities:

Class Scheduling

Band Leadership

Financial Information

Program Coordinator

Preston Beck (plbeck@prosper-isd.net)

Band Classes:

Concert Band (3rd Period)

Beginner Trumpet

Beginner Trombone

Beginner Euphonium/Tuba

Other Responsibilities:

Private Lessons

Cut Time

Nurse/Medication

Apparel

Masterclasses

Nathan Denman (njdenman@prosper-isd.net)

Band Classes:

Concert Band (4th Period)

Beginner Clarinet

Beginner Saxophone

Beginner Oboe/Bassoon

Other Responsibilities:

Instrument Inventory

Lockers

Newsletter/Website

Band Liaison/Parent Volunteers/Hospitality

5th Grade Recruitment/Instrument Testing