End of Semester

Reminder: the band exam will cover the circle of 5ths. You can find it online here.

If you haven't turned in your 2nd quarter project, you can still turn it in, but nothing will be accepted after 10:30am Friday.

Have a safe and restful break!!

Gloves!!!

New gloves have been ordered. Any students wishing to purchase new gloves should bring $2 to the band room. Sizes s, m, l, and xl will be available.

This Week in Band

Here's the line-up...

Tuesday (today)- Percussion has asked to rehearse after school until 3:30. Please pick students up on time.

Wednesday- Band practice during school, nothing after school.

Thursday- Band concert at 7pm. Students should plan to leave school at 2:05, and return at 6pm dressed in black pants/ long skirt and a black or white top with black dress shoes. The school requires us to charge a $3 admission. However, if you have already paid your band fee in full, that will count towards your admission.

Friday- We will be marching in the Nashville Christmas parade. Students will be stay after school and pizza will be provided for dinner. I expect we will return to Cane Ridge between 9 and 9:30pm.

Saturday- Enjoy your weekend!

Sunday- The band boosters will host a holiday party for students starting at noon. After that, we will suit up and leave for the Donelson-Hermitage Christmas Parade. I expect we will rerun to Cane Ridge around 5:30-6pm.

No TSU Parade

Unfortunately I've had to make the difficult decision to cancel our participation in the TSU parade for this year. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes. This also means that Thursday's after school practice will not be held.

October Booster Minutes

Checck out the October booster minutes Here.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 1st. Since I teach in several different classrooms, I will be based in room 1403, the piano lab, for conferences. Please feel free to stop by, or schedule a specific time by e-mail or phone (615-687-4000 x819135).

Band Happenings

Here's a new view of the band calendar. Please feel free to print out the calendar or save the link.



Here's what's coming up-

Regular band practice 10/27 from 2:30-4:30.
No band practice on the Week of October 31st.
Practice resumes November 8th and 10th from 2:30-4:30.
We are marching in the TSU homecoming parade November 12th.
Our Christmas Concert is December 1st.
We are marching in the Nashville Christmas Parade on December 2nd.

Last Football Game

Our last football game for this year will be Friday, October 28th. This is an away game at Antioch High School. Band Boosters will be feeding the band before the game. Boosters are providing BBQ Pork sandwiches, chips, and bottled water.

Read the Spetember Booster Minutes Here

September Booster Minutes

Friday and Saturday 10/7 & 10/8

Friday
Friday Night is SENIOR NIGHT! All seniors should have filled out an information sheet in class. Parents, please plan on coming to the game to walk with your senior as they are honored by our school.

As usual we will have pizza in the band room before the game for students to purchase at a price of $3. We will have a short rehearsal from 4-5:15, Eat and dress 5:15-6:00, Line up at 6:15 and march to the stadium at 6:20. Students who stay after school must stay in the band room. Students are not allowed to visit their locker or vending machines after 2:15.

Saturday
Saturday's competition at Antioch High School is our final competition of the year. This is also a nearby competition and I would encourage all parents to come at watch one of our two (yes, two!) performances on Saturday. Please note that parents might be needed to drive their children to Antioch high school. I will keep you updated as I have more information on the possibility of a bus.

12:45 Arrive at CRHS Bandroom. Eat lunch before you arrive!
1pm-2:15 Rehearse
2:20 Dress
2:40 Pack
2:50 Depart for Antioch. I am hoping for a bus, but that is not finalized yet. We might need parents to drive their students to Antioch from Cane Ridge.
3:00 Unload
3:15 Warm up
3:45 Perform for Prelims
4:45 Prelim awards (drum majors only)
5-6pm Dinner time. Bring money to buy food at the concessions stand (about $10)
6:30 Approx. Warm up time
7:00 Approx. Finals Performance
8:30 Finals awards
9:15 Depart Antioch High School

Competition 9/24

Here is the schedule and the reminder list for Saturday. Please remember that this performance counts as a test grade.

Saturday, 24 September 2011
8:55am- Arrive at Cane Ridge
9:00- 10:15- Rehearse
10:30- Eat lunch at the school. You may bring your own or bring $3.
11:00- Dress and Pack
11:15- Buses leave for Trousdale
12:30- Arrive at Trousdale
1:00pm- Band Warms up
1:45- Cane Ridge Performs
2:15- Band returns to the buses to put away instruments
2:30-6pm- CRHS band watches other bands perform. Students are responsible for buying their own dinner at the concession stand.
7:00 pm- Load buses to return home
8:15- Return to Cane Ridge. This time is approximate.

Reminders

Students need to bring the following with them on Saturday
- Money for lunch ($3) or a sack lunch from home
- Money for dinner and/or snacks (about $10-15)
- Marching shoes
- Black socks
- This is the LAST chance to turn in your travel agreement form

Marching Band Grading Policy

With our first competition only 9 days away, it is imperative that all students attend all rehearsals. Students with an unexcused absence from after school rehearsal from now on, will not be allowed to attend the competition(s).

"Students must attend all rehearsals to be eligible to perform. The student may be

asked to sit out for a performance or an alternate may replace a student who has

had an unexcused absence(s) from a rehearsal(s) and/or performance." from http://www.policy.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=50370

In addition to missing the competition(s), students with unexcused absences from rehearsals will have that unexcused absence reflected on their band grade for the current quarter/ nine weeks in the "participation" category. ALL students taking part in the halftime show will receive a grade for every after school rehearsal and performance.

"Courses that are based on performance and require after-school rehearsals and/or performance are considered co-curricular courses. The students enrolled in said courses are expected to participate in and may be graded on after-school rehearsals and performances, as well as classroom assignments and assessments. An unexcused absence from an after-school rehearsal or performance will be given the same percentage of the nine-week grade as other after-school rehearsals or performances." from http://www.policy.mnps.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=57079
The fine print: 
- If a student misses rehearsal due to an unexcused absence and receives a grade of zero for participation on that day, S/he will not be allowed to attend the next competition. That student will receive a grade of "exc" for the competition.
- If a student has no unexcused absences from rehearsal, but has an unexcused absence from the competition, that student's grade for the competition will be a zero.
- A student who misses after school rehearsal will have a grade of zero for that rehearsal until a written excuse is provided. Doctor's appointments, personal illness, and similar situations will be considered excused. Hair appointments, excessive homework, and fatigue, and similar situations will be considered unexcused.

Please feel free to e-mail Ms. Teter with any questions or concerns.

Football Friday Night 9/9

Football again this week? It must be fall! Students are encouraged to stay after school on Friday. Some students had difficulty getting dinner last week, so tomorrow pizza will be provided for $3. We will rehearse 4-5:30 and students will wear uniforms since the weather will be cooler this week.

Please remember to bring your band shoes and BLACK SOCKS to school. Students who ordered band shoes can pick them up after rehearsal today (Thursday). Please make sure to send payment ($30) for the shoes if you have not done so already.

This week a parent has donated drinks for the band during the game. Donations of bottled water are always needed and very much appreciated.

GO RAVENS!!!!

Football Friday Night- the details for 9/2

Wear your band shirt to school.

Wear your band shirt, jeans, and marching shoes to the game

You CAN go home after school. Be back by 4pm. Students who wish to stay after school may do so.

You will need to bring a snack and/or money for concessions during 3^rd quarter break. NO FOOD will be provided by the band this week.

We are marching Part 1 of the halftime show.

Longer Thursday Practices

In order to prepare for our first football game and our competitions, we have extended Thursday rehearsals to 5:30pm. Tuesday rehearsals will still finish by 4:30.

Car Wash!!

The CRHS Band will be holding a car wash on August 27th. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn money towards your band fee.

Please plan to join us at the Shell Oil Co. Convenient Store located at the corner of Hobson Pike and Murfreesboro Road.  This is a great opportunity to earn money to pay your Band Fees for the upcoming year. The next band fee payment of $25 is due September 1st. We will begin promptly at 9:00am and will wash cars for about 4 hours. Remember it will be hot so eat a good breakfast and wear comfortable clothing, (that you can get wet). You need to come with a great attitude, ready to work and have some fun. 

Plan on coming? Leave a comment below so we know how many people to expect. (FYI- it will take a few hours for your comment to show up, that's normal)

Letter Jacket Update

A representative will be here Tuesday 2-4:30 to fit students for letter jackets. Students who wish to order jackets on Tuesday will need to bring their letter and a check or credit card to pay for the jacket. Jacket prices will start at about $129.10, and go up as options are added. The 129.10 price includes the students name embroidered on the jacket with their instrument name, having their letter sewn onto the jacket, and having their graduationh year on the sleeve. I am trying my best to attach the image of the order form here. If you would like me to e-mail you a copy of the order form, please send me an email by clicking here and let me know.

Band Booster Meeting Minutes

Read the minutes from the August 9th booster meeting here.

Band Shirts!

We are currently taking orders for band shirts. Marching band students have already had shirts ordered for them, and we are currently taking orders for parent t-shirts. Wearing your Cane Ridge Band shirt in the stands is a great way to support the band at football games, and a FANTASTIC way to support the band at competitions.

In addition to short sleeve t-shirts, there are also long sleeve t-shirts, sweat shirts, and hoodies available. The band shirt is considered spirit wear and students will be allowed to wear it as part of their school uniform.

If you are interested in ordering shirts, please fill out the order form here and send cash or check made out to "Cane Ridge Band Boosters." (Prices are listed on the order sheet) All orders should be placed by Monday August 22nd in order to have your shirt(s) back in time for the first football game on September 2nd.

Letter Jackets

Last year a number of students expressed interest in having letter jackets. A representative form Neff will be coming to marching band practice on Tuesday August 23rd to size students for letter jackets and take orders. Students will need to bring their letter and payment on Tuesday to order a jacket. I will post an order form for your review as soon as I have one. You can read more at http://www.neffco.com/.

Concert Band Forms

These forms will be going home in paper form on Monday, August 15th. I've posted copies here in case you would like a preview.

Band Guidelines

Special Projects Info

Red Tape and Paperwork

Think you might be missing any of the required forms for marching band? Here are the forms and links to each of them. You can always e-mail Ms. Teter (click to e-mail) if you aren't sure what you still need to turn in.

Phyisical form (no link available)

Heat Hints Form

Medical Release Form

Contact Info Form

Band Uniform Agreement Form

Travel Release Form

Band Camp Progress Report

It's almost 11am on Wednesday and band camp is already HALF FINISHED. Tomorrow we will finish setting the drill for the opener; a milestone we didn't reach until September last year. The students are doing a fantastic job, and I am super excited!!!

They're here!

Come see Santa Clara Vanguard rehearse today at Cane Ridge. They plan to be in the stadium from 11:45-3:15 this afternoon.

Drummers needed

Ladies and gentlemen: we are in need of one, maybe two, more bass drummers. If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them come to band camp with a parent. We can get all of the paperwork done on Monday morning. The best part? This is a fantastic opportunity to join the band. NO previous band experience is needed.

See you Monday!
Ms. Teter

Ads on the blog

Anyone wondering why you can now see ads on the side of the blog? We haven't sold out to "the man." These ads are a fundraiser. The band will make a small amount of money anytime someone clicks on these ads.

Band Camp!

1. Band Camp starts on Monday August 1st and will be held every day through August 5th.

2. Daily practice will begin at 7am and will conclude at 2pm.

3. We will break each day for lunch at 10:30am and resume promptly at 12:00 noon. You must provide your own lunch.

4. You must wear comfortable clothing and shoes. We will spend approximately 3 ½ hours outside each day.

a. You must wear tennis shoes. No open toe shoes, flip flops, sandals, or high heels will be permitted.

b. Due to the heat, you are encouraged to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat while outside.

5. We will provide water and mandatory water breaks to keep everyone hydrated.

6. You must bring with you;

a. A completed and current Preparticipation Physical

b. The first $25.00 of this year’s Band Fee which is a total of $100.00. If you are uncertain as to whether or not you have a credit balance on your band account, you can call the Band Booster Treasurer Mrs. Tracy Corwin after 6:00pm at (615) 752-5287. You can also email her at kencorwinis@comcast.net.

c. You will not be allowed to participate if you fail to provide these two items.



We will get a lot accomplished this week and your dedicated participation will determine the success of our program in the months to follow. If you have any additional questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

The Band Calendar

Keep up with the band here.

Car Wash!!

The CRHS Band will be holding another car wash on July 23rd. Our car wash on the 9th was a great success, with each band member making about $50 each towards their band fees.

Please plan to join us July 23^rd at the Shell Oil Co. Convenient Store located at the corner of Hobson Pike and Murfreesboro Road.  This is a great opportunity to earn money to pay your Band Fees for the upcoming year. Remember that the first $25.00 of you band fee is due on the first day of Band Camp, which is August 1^st. We will begin promptly at 9:00am and will wash cars for about 4 hours. Remember it will be hot so eat a good breakfast and wear comfortable clothing, (that you can get wet). You need to come with a great attitude, ready to work and have some fun. 

Please RSVP to Ken Corwin so we know how many people to expect.

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