Friday’s football game has been postponed to Monday.  We will be performing the Star Spangled Banner and our halftime competition show for the game.  Band Day has been postponed to Saturday, November 13, 2010.  We will be participating in the Peanut Festival Parade this Saturday, October 2, 2010.  Students should be in the bandroom by 8 a.m.  We will be taking pictures in full uniform on Saturday before the parade.

Marching band rehearsal is canceled today after school.  An update will be posted concerning Friday’s game as soon as more information is available.

Use the following link to access your homework assignment. 

http://www.musictheory.net/

Complete the first 5 lessons on:

The Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines

Learn about the staff, treble clef, bass clef, ledger lines, and the grand staff.

Note Duration

Learn about five types of notes and how flags affect note duration.

Measures and Time Signature

Learn about measures and how many notes each can contain.

Rest Duration

Learn about the different types of rest.

Dots and Ties

Learn how dots and ties modify the duration of notes.

The annual NRH “Virtual 100” Band Fruit Sale has begun.  Students have been given an information sheet and order forms.  fruit sale 10

More order forms are available in the band office when needed.  The deadline for selected fruit money to apply to the students cost of the trip is October 20, 2010.  All orders must be prepaid.  The last day to order fruit is November 17, 2010.

Norcom “Big Dog” Band day has been postponed from this Saturday, September 11 to Saturday, September 25.