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Good Morning Parents and Students,
As we start the path of online learning, I wanted to clarify a few things we spoke about in class on our last day in school. Please remember that all announcements will be sent out on remind and we will use the website as home base to use for assignments. All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom.
Please know that our goal is to keep you PLAYING. We are not able to be in front of you during this time, but if you have a question, let us know. I will be grading them, but I know that this is a weird time and I won't be strict on the timeline. Please get them in as you are able and let me know if I can help. Once again my goal is to make sure we don't lose any ground with your playing ability.
We are in a good place as far as the rest of the semester and next fall. You have every piece that you need right now. We will be uploading the Graduation piece in a few days if we need it for May. We are in a GREAT position for next fall. You already have your show music, the drill is half finished, etc. Most schools cannot say that right now. Please don't let any us this cause a burden to you during this time. We will get through this and because of our preparedness we will be ready for whatever happens.
We will be available this week on remind from 9-10am and 2:30-3:30pm. Please contact us if you need us. I am not going to send out daily reminds to you right now, you are getting enough with TV and your six other classes. I will post assignments and Mondays and gentle reminders (1 or 2) throughout the week. Please get these in when you can and most importantly - KEEP PLAYING.
This should be stress free for all students. We do all of our playing tests on Google Classroom - ALL YEAR!
Here are this weeks assignments for Winds and Percussion:
Monday - Winds - Complete the simple Google Form uploaded in Classroom - Percussion - Individual Percussion Goal Google Form
Tuesday - Winds - Warm-Up 1 on Google Classroom - Practice and Refine. Percussion - Check in on Google Form
Wednesday - Winds - Upload Warm-Up 1 on Google Classroom - Percussion - Warm-up 1 Practice and Submit Video
Thursday - Winds - Warm-Up 2 on Google Classroom Practice and Refine - Percussion - Scales 1 Practice and Submit Video
Friday - Winds - Upload Warm-Up 2 on Google Classroom - Percussion - Marching Band Percussion Audition Help Video
Once again if you need anything let us know and we will do our best to help. I'll be adding some stuff on this page for fun. You don't have to do this, but I won't overload your remind. I know other teachers are going to be messaging you for assignments as well.
Have a great week and I will post again next Monday.
Mr. Lovell
As we start the path of online learning, I wanted to clarify a few things we spoke about in class on our last day in school. Please remember that all announcements will be sent out on remind and we will use the website as home base to use for assignments. All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom.
Please know that our goal is to keep you PLAYING. We are not able to be in front of you during this time, but if you have a question, let us know. I will be grading them, but I know that this is a weird time and I won't be strict on the timeline. Please get them in as you are able and let me know if I can help. Once again my goal is to make sure we don't lose any ground with your playing ability.
We are in a good place as far as the rest of the semester and next fall. You have every piece that you need right now. We will be uploading the Graduation piece in a few days if we need it for May. We are in a GREAT position for next fall. You already have your show music, the drill is half finished, etc. Most schools cannot say that right now. Please don't let any us this cause a burden to you during this time. We will get through this and because of our preparedness we will be ready for whatever happens.
We will be available this week on remind from 9-10am and 2:30-3:30pm. Please contact us if you need us. I am not going to send out daily reminds to you right now, you are getting enough with TV and your six other classes. I will post assignments and Mondays and gentle reminders (1 or 2) throughout the week. Please get these in when you can and most importantly - KEEP PLAYING.
This should be stress free for all students. We do all of our playing tests on Google Classroom - ALL YEAR!
Here are this weeks assignments for Winds and Percussion:
Monday - Winds - Complete the simple Google Form uploaded in Classroom - Percussion - Individual Percussion Goal Google Form
Tuesday - Winds - Warm-Up 1 on Google Classroom - Practice and Refine. Percussion - Check in on Google Form
Wednesday - Winds - Upload Warm-Up 1 on Google Classroom - Percussion - Warm-up 1 Practice and Submit Video
Thursday - Winds - Warm-Up 2 on Google Classroom Practice and Refine - Percussion - Scales 1 Practice and Submit Video
Friday - Winds - Upload Warm-Up 2 on Google Classroom - Percussion - Marching Band Percussion Audition Help Video
Once again if you need anything let us know and we will do our best to help. I'll be adding some stuff on this page for fun. You don't have to do this, but I won't overload your remind. I know other teachers are going to be messaging you for assignments as well.
Have a great week and I will post again next Monday.
Mr. Lovell
In the last 24 hours, WGI, CSPA and MCCGA have all cancelled the remainder of their seasons due to health concerns with the coronavirus. Although we understand their decision is the right one, it does not make the reality any easier for either the winter guard or percussion.
Both groups have been working very hard each week for months to hone their skills and learn great shows. Although the season will be ending prematurely, we know that each performer can hold their head up high knowing that they each have improved as musicians, performers, and people through this activity.
Please join the WHS Winter Guard and Winter Percussion as we close our season out with one final performance in the Big Bluejay Gym. Percussion will perform at 7:30 and Guard will perform at 7:45.
These amazing students have been working very hard over the last few months to learn two great shows so please come out and show your support!
Both groups have been working very hard each week for months to hone their skills and learn great shows. Although the season will be ending prematurely, we know that each performer can hold their head up high knowing that they each have improved as musicians, performers, and people through this activity.
Please join the WHS Winter Guard and Winter Percussion as we close our season out with one final performance in the Big Bluejay Gym. Percussion will perform at 7:30 and Guard will perform at 7:45.
These amazing students have been working very hard over the last few months to learn two great shows so please come out and show your support!
Future WHS Band Member Letter:
Dear Future Bluejay Band Members and Families,
We would like to welcome you to Washington High School, and the Washington High School Band. As a member of the WHS Bands you are joining a program of success that continues each year! Participation in music courses is a recognized indicator of success in and after high school. The creative skills, teamwork, and high expectations emphasized in our band program will stick with you for the rest of your life. Not to mention the numerous scholarship opportunities.
We strive daily for excellence, and we want YOU to be a part of it. We want the band room at WHS to be your home for the next four years. Our band program is the largest activity in the high school, and it is one big family!
We look forward to you becoming a vital member of it.
Respectfully
Ryan Lovell, Tricia Holm, and Jacob Bisaillon Band Directors
washingtonmobands.com
Dear Future Bluejay Band Members and Families,
We would like to welcome you to Washington High School, and the Washington High School Band. As a member of the WHS Bands you are joining a program of success that continues each year! Participation in music courses is a recognized indicator of success in and after high school. The creative skills, teamwork, and high expectations emphasized in our band program will stick with you for the rest of your life. Not to mention the numerous scholarship opportunities.
We strive daily for excellence, and we want YOU to be a part of it. We want the band room at WHS to be your home for the next four years. Our band program is the largest activity in the high school, and it is one big family!
We look forward to you becoming a vital member of it.
Respectfully
Ryan Lovell, Tricia Holm, and Jacob Bisaillon Band Directors
washingtonmobands.com
Post BOA and Monday Band Pictures
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Good Morning Band Family, As we transition out of marching season and into pep/concert band, we still have our band pictures on Monday at 8am. This will also be our last early morning rehearsal for the season. We had a great run at BOA on Friday and we made it back in time for pre-game and another great final performance of our show "Flight". We had the cleanest and most relaxed run in the dome to date! Thank you to the amazing parents that helped out on Friday at the dome, the parents who helped with dinner, and the everyone who helped out the band in some way during the season. Performing at BOA is a great experience that is second to none in the dome. It is the most organized and well equipped facility that we can perform in during the season. If you didn't get a chance to see the band perform. The event has 69 bands performing over two days. The second half of bands are performing today and are available to watch on Flomarching.com. This event is the "super bowl" of band competitions. |
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We are not quite finished with football games just yet. There will be a playoff game on November 1st. Please add that to your calendars.
Thank you for a great season and keep up with us until the end of the year. The remainder of the year isn't performed on the field, but it really is the most important part of the developing the complete music student. Please keep up with us and help to reinforce your student in growing their musical abilities. The concert and full band schedule is above under calendar.
Respectfully,
Mr. Lovell
Thank you for a great season and keep up with us until the end of the year. The remainder of the year isn't performed on the field, but it really is the most important part of the developing the complete music student. Please keep up with us and help to reinforce your student in growing their musical abilities. The concert and full band schedule is above under calendar.
Respectfully,
Mr. Lovell
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Remind App Changes
Good Morning Band Family, Remind has changed the way the app allows organizations to contact its members for free. Remind has capped it free messages to 150 people. In order to keep our prices down I have made 4 different remind groups by graduation year. This will allow us to contact you just the way we always have. Thank you for your patience! |
@Remind Classes for Parents and Students -
Compose a text and send to 81010. In the subject use the code below: Class of 2020: @bdb46b Class of 2021: @6kb3ah Class of 2022: @ef6k78 Class of 2023: @gegg28 These are for both Parents and Students |
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ContactWashington High School
600 Blue Jay Drive Washington, MO 63090 Phone: (636) 231-2200 Fax: (636) 231-2165 |
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