This Week

• Color Guard Schedule: http://www.apopkaguard.com
• Weekly Clean Up: TROMBONES! Lucia Martinez!
• Monday
  • WLMS Mentoring 4 PM – 5 PM
• Tuesday
  • Nothing Scheduled
• Wednesday
  • Nothing Scheduled
• Thursday
  • Nothing Scheduled
• Friday
  • Nothing Scheduled
• Saturday
  • Winterguard @ WGI Tampa Regional
  • Chik Fil A Car Wash Fundraiser 8 am – 2 pm
  • Sign up sheet in band room!

Looking Ahead

• February 21st: Concert Band Rehearsal w/ Mr. Porter 6 PM – 8 PM
• February 23rd: Symphonic Band Rehearsal w/ Mrs. Langford 6 PM – 8 PM
• February 25th: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for DC!
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• February 25th: FFCC Winterguard Event @ AHS (All Day)
  • Student & Parent Volunteers needed to assist with Operations
  • Sign Up TBA
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• March 2nd (Thursday) District Concert MPA @ Edgewater HS (Trip Itinerary Coming Soon!) 
  • Concert Band: 12:30 PM Performance Time
  • Symphonic Band: 2:10 PM Performance Time
  • Wind Symphony: 7:10 PM Performance Time
• March 20th – March 25th: Spring Break
• March 23rd – 25th: State S&E Hosted @ Apopka High School
  • Details TBA
  • Student Shift Sign Up TBA

Performance Recaps!

• Congratulations to our Winterguards (both Varsity & JV) on fantastic performances at the Univeristy (Volusia) Show on Saturday!
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• Congratulations to both of our Jazz Ensembles for your fantastic performances on Friday! Both ensembles earned a Superior Rating!
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• Congratulations to our Percussion Ensemble on a fantastic performance and earning a Superior rating!
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• Congratulations to ALL of our many Solo & Ensemble Performances! Below is the performance list:
• April Han, Oboe Solo: Superior*
• Ayla Berntsen, Clarinet Solo: Superior
• Jessica Mazarro, Trumpet Solo: Superior
• Woodwind Quartet: Victoria Vanessa, Bianca Beckwith, Brittany Beckwith, Gabriela DeJesus – Superior
• Woodwind Quintet: Regan Wilson, Juvelie Caba, Brannon Talley, Reide Wilson, Max Ramirez – Superior*
• Woodwind Quintet: Katarina Blumenstein, Thalia Zielinski, April Han, Zac Lacher, Marlee Lafayette – Excellent
• Sophie O’Brien, Horn Solo: Superior*
• Matthew Murphy, Alto Sax Solo: Superior*
• Matthew Murphy, Tenor Sax Solo: Superior*
• Matthew Murphy, Bari Sax Solo: Superior*
• Daniel Harshman: Tenor Sax Solo: Superior*
• Brannon Talley, Oboe: Superior*
• Tuba Quartet: Willie Neal, Tyler Mole, Chance Bush, Nick O’Brien – Excellent
• Justin Talley, Trombone Solo: Superior*
• Flute Duet: Victoria Vaness, Katarina Blumenstein – Superior*
• Chelsea Lennox, Snare Drum Solo: Excellent
• Dominique Avant, Clarinet Solo: Superior
• Flute Duet: Aliya Williams, Brittany Beckwith – Superior*
• Clarinet Duet: Bianca Beckwith, Cassidy Warren – Excellent
• Lauren Sanchez, Bassoon Solo: Superior
• Clarinet Duet: Jasmine Rivera, Gabriella DeJesus – Superior*

Superior’s with an *asterisk performed a level 5 or higher solo and earned the opportunity to perform at State Solo & Ensemble in March.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!! IEGYB!!!

DC Update

• Updated Itinerary: updated-presidents-cup-itinerary
• Pasta Night: Sell pasta dinners now to help us raise funds for D.C.! Saturday, February 25th!
• Fundraising Update Comign Later Sunday!

This Week

• Band Room Clean Up: THE HORN SECTION! 🙂
• Color Guard Schedule: http://www.apopkaguard.com
• Monday
  • 4-5 PM WLMS Help Session
  • 6-8 PM Wind Symphony Rehearsal w/ Mr. Wansley
• Tuesday
  • Band Booster Meeting 6:30 PM
  • Mandatory Washington DC Parent Meeting (Immediately following Band Booster Meeting)
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
  • Jazz/S&E MPA @ Lake Nona High
    • (See schedule below)
• Saturday
  • S&E MPA @ Lake Nona High
    • (See schedule below)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This week, following our normal monthly Band Booster Meeting on Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 PM, we will have a MANDATORY Washington, DC Trip Meeting for each student that is attending. At least ONE PARENT for the attendee(s) should be present. We will discuss important information regarding the updated itinerary as well as upcoming fundraising opportunities that will help offset trip costs. Please put this on your calendar to ensure you are up to date with our trip plans for The President’s Cup experience. 

Looking Ahead 

• February 13th: WLMS S&E Mentoring 4 PM – 5 PM
• February TBA: Concert PRE-MPA Event (This will be an “In-School” Field Trip)
• February 21st: Concert Band Rehearsal w/ Mr. Porter 6 PM – 8 PM
• February 23rd: Symphonic Band Rehearsal w/ Mrs. Langford 6 PM – 8 PM
• February 25th: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for DC!
  • 
• February 25th: FFCC Winterguard Event @ AHS (All Day)
  • Student & Parent Volunteers needed to assist with Operations
  • Sign Up TBA
  • 
• March 2nd (Thursday) District Concert MPA @ Edgewater HS (Trip Itinerary Coming Soon!) 
  • Concert Band: 12:30 PM Performance Time
  • Symphonic Band: 2:10 PM Performance Time
  • Wind Symphony: 7:10 PM Performance Time
• March 20th – March 25th: Spring Break
• March 23rd – 25th: State S&E Hosted @ Apopka High School
  • Details TBA
  • Student Shift Sign Up TBA

Jazz/S&E MPA Schedule 

• Friday
  • 9:30 AM Load Truck
  • 10:00 AM Depart AHS (Percussion Ens, Jazz I, Jazz II – IN UNIFORM)
  • 11:00 AM Arrive Lake Nona HS/Unload
  • 12:30 PM Jazz Ensemble II Performance
  • 2:30 PM Jazz Ensemble I Performance
  • 3:45 PM Percussion Ensemble
  • 7:00 PM Ayla Berntsen – Clarinet Solo
  • 7:00 PM April Han – Oboe Solo
  • 7:30 PM Jessica Mazzaro – Trumpet Solo
  • 8:18 PM Dalton Ledford – Tuba Solo
• Saturday
  • 9:54 AM Woodwind Quartet: Oh! Had I Jubal’s Lyre
  • 10:28 AM Woodwind Quintet: Allegretto
  • 10:40 AM Woodwind Quintet: Allegretto
  • 11:32 AM Sophie Obrien – Horn Solo
  • 1:00 PM Matt Murphy – Bari Sax Solo
  • 1:12 PM Matt Murphy – Alto Solo
  • 1:24 PM Daniel Harshman – Tenor Solo
  • 1:36 PM Matt Murphy – Tenor Solo
  • 1:36 PM Brannon Talley – Oboe Solo
  • 2:12 PM Trumpet Choir – Bugler’s Holiday
  • 3:20 PM Tuba Quartet – Amazing Grace
  • 3:30 PM Justin Talley – Trombone Solo
  • 3:30 PM Tiffani Williams – Keyboard Solo
  • 3:32 PM Flute Duet – Three More Dances
  • 3:40 PM Michael Penaflor – Keyboard Solo
  • 3:40 PM Trombone Quartet – Festival March
  • 4:00 PM Chelsea Lennox – Snare Drum Solo
  • 4:08 PM Dominique Avant – Clarinet Solo
  • 4:10 PM Flute Duet: Allegro & Menuett
  • 4:18 PM Clarinet Duet: Fun for Two
  • 4:20 PM Lauren Sanchez – Bassoon Solo
  • 4:28 PM Clarinet Duet: Six Duets

MPA Notes 

• Jazz & Percussion members should wear Black Concert Uniform for our events on Friday. Please be dressed and ready to go at 9:30 AM.
• We will load the truck at 9:30 AM.
• S&E Solo and small ensemble participants, please use the following guidelines to help prepare for a great performance experience:
  • Dress for success. Ensure you are well groomed and presentable. You do not have to wear your concert uniform, however, it would be appropriate if you do not have other dress attire.
  • When you enter the performance room, greet the adjudicator (if they are still writing a sheet from the previous person, WAIT until you are recognized) and ask him/her if you can play a few notes to hear the room. It is customary to take a tuning note from your accompanist if you have one.
  • Thank your accompanist. If your event utilizes an accompanist, it is always good form to publicly thank them at the conclusion of your performance.
  • Ratings can take up to an hour after your performance to be posted. Please exercise patience as there will be over 1500 performances on site this weekend. Look for Mr. L if you have waited longer than an hour.