Here are a few quick reminders as we head into the last couple of weeks of the semester:
Please remember to get your band fees paid. All band families should have received a letter in early December that shows the student BCP account balances as well as any outstanding fees that need to be paid. Please note that the BCP balances do not reflect the fruit sales but those will be added to the BCP accounts this week. Fees include the $250.00 marching band fee, the $12.00 Region Band Audition fee, and charges made for folios, lyres, and reeds throughout the course of the semester. In many instances, if a student had a small region band audition fee or folio & lyre fee, and had money in their BCP account, we deducted those fees from their accounts. For those that still owe the marching band fee, we would like to have it paid by the end of the semester but if you need some extra time to pay it off it won’t be a problem. The important thing is to get it paid as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact Mr. Yost or Ms. Carlson, if you have any questions or concerns about the BCP account or the fees.
We will be recording SCBDA Region Band audition videos next week during class. Students who are auditioning are reminded to make their own video to submit to Mr. Yost & Ms. Carlson this week so they can hear how they will sound, but it will also give us another opportunity to provide feedback. Students can click HERE to go to the USC School of Music website to hear a recording of your audition etude and be sure to see Mr. Yost, Ms. Carlson, or Mr. Walker if you would like additional help with your solos.
Final exams will start on Thursday, January 28, and continue the week of February 1. Requirements will be discussed and explained, in class.
Lastly, please continue to encourage your child to practice every day and remind them to be sure they have submitted their attendance checks and assignments they have for their virtual learning days. I am also beginning to notice a larger number of students not submitting their recording assignments. These can be submitted late, but as is always the case, it is better if the work is submitted on time. Also, please note that the last day to submit late assignments is Monday, February 1st. Please be sure to check Canvas to ensure you haven’t missed any assignments.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
