Anthony Hernandez

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Rifle Regiment- MIOS ‘10

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6^th grade band MINI-newsletter

Dear 6^th grade parents and students,

Just a reminder that our next concert is the Music in our Schools Concert scheduled for Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 at the high school gymnasium.  It involves all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade musicians.  6th grade band members are asked to be at the high school band room by 6:00 p.m..  This is a change from previous information.  As always, dress for this concert is a button up white shirt or blouse, black slacks or skirt, back shoes, socks, and/or pantyhose.

Also, please have your child check my blog (site listed below) to listen to recent recordings of band rehearsals!

Thanks,

Anthony Hernandez

Geneseo Schools

6th grade band Blog: http://www.gcsdblogs.org/hernandez/

Email: ahernandez@dist228.org

Phone: 309-945-0320

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February 17, 2010

Dear parents,

On Friday, March 12th, the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands will be bussed to Challand Middle School in Sterling Illinois.  Parents are encouraged to attend!!!

The students should meet in the middle school band room for attendance at 2:30 p.m.  We will load the buses at 2:45, and depart for Sterling at 3:00 p.m.

The students will be observing some of the performing groups that perform before them.  They will get to see the other Geneseo Middle school ensembles perform addition to other schools:

Geneseo Jazz Band: 4:30

Geneseo Concert Band: 5:50

Geneseo Symphonic Band: 6:40

GENESEO BEGINNING BAND: 7:30

After the 6th grade band performs, we will then bus back to Geneseo.  If you are planning to take your child home from Sterling, I will need a written note.  If not, we should arrive back in Geneseo around 9:00 p.m.

Students will need to bring money for supper and snacks as Challand will have concessions available.

Concert dress is white top, black pants or skirt, black socks, black shoes, and black belt (if used).

Feel free to e-mail or call with questions.

Thank you

Anthony Hernandez

Band Director

Geneseo Schools

6th grade band Blog: http://www.gcsdblogs.org/hernandez/

HS concert band blog: http://www.gcsdblogs.org/hsconcertband/

Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/GeneseoBand

Mailing address: 700 N. State St., Geneseo, IL 61254

Email: ahernandez@dist228.org

Phone: 309-945-0320

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Dear 6^th grade parents,

I have just received word that IGSMA full band contest that is on the calendar for Friday, March 12^th and 13^th, will be on Friday, March 12^th for the 6^th grade band.   The students will be bussed to Sterling.  I am requesting a few chaperones for this trip.  Exact times have not yet been determined but will be sent home as soon as they are available.  Parents and friends are welcome to attend this event!

About IGSMA:  This state contest is a full band performance of the music we have been working on.  There will be three judges at this performance listening to and judging the performance.  They will make recorded and written comments.  The bands are not ranked but will each be given a rating (I for superior, II for excellent, and III for good.  There will also be seating for an audience.  Most of the bands are 7^th and 8^th grade bands.  Geneseo beginning band is the only 1^st year band that will be at contest.  This is possible because our community, school, and students provide overwhelming support for the arts.

Feel free to call with any questions and as always, check out my blog!

Anthony Hernandez

6th grade band Blog: http://www.gcsdblogs.org/hernandez/

Email: ahernandez@dist228.org

Phone: 309-945-0320

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Dear 6^th grade band parents,

The 6^th grade band is making excellent progress and is nearing the end of their first book (Essential Elements 2000).  They will be playing out of book entitled Essential Elements 2000 book 2 in two weeks.  The cost for book 2 is:

$8.00 for brass and woodwind books

$15 for percussion books

I currently have many copies of book 2, so they can bring the money to me in an envelope marked with their name and “Book 2” on it.  They can also purchase the book at any music store.  If you write a check, please make it out to “Geneseo Middle School”.

Sincerely,

Mr. Hernandez

945-0320

ahernandez@dist228.org

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6th Grade Band Newsletter

January 22, 2010

The 6th grade band is having a wonderful year and is coming up on several exciting events!

February 19^th: Begin-a-thon (all 6th grade band members):

The first event is our 3rd annual GPAC supported Begin-a-thon at the Middle School.  The begin-a-thon is scheduled for February 19th and is a REQUIRED EVENT.  The students will be working with professional band teachers in a full band rehearsal, sectional rehearsals and for those playing solos at recital, help with their solos.  They will also hear the hired professionals play a concert at the end!  Please have them bring $4.00 for pizza and pop to Mr. Hernandez in an envelope with their name on it by TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH.  We are asking for any parents who would be able or willing to chaperone and/or run any fun activities (basketball, games, etc.) that you would be interested in.   Please call Mr. Hernandez at 945-0320 if you have any ideas for or are interested in helping out with this wonderful event!  The event will last from 5:00-10:00 p.m.  Be sure to have your child at the middle school by 4:50.  Students should report to the band room for the opening rehearsal.  You can drop them off at the west doors that you enter to go to the main gym.  We will be finished by 10:00 p.m. or a hair after.

February 27: Recital (selected 6th grade band members only):

Recital is scheduled for Sat., February 27^th at the high school.  Students performing will include 6-12th graders.  If your child is playing a solo, you won’t want to miss this event!  Parents, family, and friends are encouraged to attend!  Several classrooms at the high school will be set up for recitals.  Each student has approximately 6-8 minutes to perform their solo for a judge and audience.  Students need only stay for their performance, but are free to listen to as many other solos and ensembles as they would like.  Students should plan to arrive at their performance site 15 minutes before their scheduled time.  Exact times and room numbers for their performance will be sent home through your child as it becomes available.  The students will meet with their accompanists 3 times before the recital.  Dress is concert dress or other nice clothes (no jeans or tennis shoes)  The fee to be paid directly to the accompanist at their first practice is $15.

March 4: Next Concert: (all 6^th grade band members):

Our next concert is the Music in our Schools Concert scheduled for Thursday, March 4^th at 7:00 at the high school gymnasium.  It involves all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade musicians.  6th grade band members are asked to be at the HIGH SCHOOL band room by 6:30.  Dress for this concert is a button up white shirt or blouse, black slacks or skirt, back shoes, socks, and/or pantyhose.

March 12 or 13: IGSMA Contest (all 6^th grade band members):

The annual IGSMA contest is scheduled for March 12th and 13th and is being hosted by Sterling Schools this year.  The students will only need to be there one of the two days and only for part of the time.  As of now, the schedule has not yet been determined.  Parents and friends are welcome to attend this event!

What is IGSMA?:  IGSMA is a state contest which consists of a full band performance of the music we have been working on.  Bands from across the area will be participating.  There will be three judges at this performance judging and critiquing the performance.  They will make recorded and written comments.  The bands are not ranked but will each be given a rating (I for superior, II for excellent, and III for good).  There will also be seating for an audience.  Most of the bands are 7th and 8th grade bands.  Geneseo beginning band is the only 1st year band that will be at contest.  This is possible because our community, school, and students provide overwhelming support for the arts.

Please contact Mr. Hernandez at 945-0320 or ahernandez@dist228.org with any questions.

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