MBDA 2^nd Year Band Festival

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Prairie Elementary (Worthington)

Congratulations to Kristeen Peterson, Megan Blanchard, Dillon Pederson, Cheniqua Johnson, Jordan Geiselman and Tyler Knudtson on being selected to the MBDA 2^nd Year Band Festival. All the students have their festival music, so now is the time to practice and get ready for the big event.

EXTRA LESSONS: As I have mentioned to the students when they signed up for the festival, we will need to get some extra lessons in to help prepare the music for the festival. Students need to schedule lessons with Mr. Andersen either before school Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (Thursday and Friday are jazz band rehearsals) or after school Monday through Friday. I would like to hear each student at least one extra lesson per week (more if necessary).

WHAT TO BRING:

- Pencil

- Music

- Instrument or Mallets/Sticks

- Extra reeds and valve oil

WEAR: Dress clothes for the concert – wear them all day. There is no time or room to change during the day.

BEHAVIOR: While in rehearsal, please listen attentively and be ready to mark your music. Remember that you are representing our school. Please be on your best behavior.

SCHEDULE:

8:00 – 8:15 AM Meeting for all players/clinicians in gym.

8:15 – 9:40 AM First year players to sectionals.

Second year players to Mr. Stordalen (Guest Clinician).

9:45 – 10:15 AM Break.

10:10 – 11:40 AM First year players to Mrs. Tayler (Guest Clinician).

Second year players to sectionals.

11:45 AM Break.

12:00 – 12:45 PM Concert.

· First year band.

· Second year band.

SECOND YEAR BAND PIECES:

Bridge Square March……………………………………………………………….Timothy and Jenna Mahr

A Prehistoric Suite……………………………………………………………………………………….Paul Jennings

Soldier’s Procession and Sword Dance………………………………………..…………….Bob Margolis

Train Heading West and Other Outdoor Scenes…………………….………..Timothy Broege

Chorale from Jupiter ……………………………………………………………………..……………Gustav Holst

National Emblem will not be included in the program.