What are 3 things you should always bring to band?
Your instrument (and all reeds/valve oil, etc.), your music, and a pencil
What's the first required performance we have scheduled for this year?
Homecoming football pep band game
Who can put their contact information on the syllabus to be included in the band Remind messages?
Parents and guardians only. Not students
2 Truths and a Lie (Summer edition!):
1) I waited in line for 3 hours to get fast food
2) I took a road trip to Yellowstone
3) I Bought a Karate Gi (The outfit they wear)
I did not take a trip to Yellowstone... But I go to In-N-Out and also did do this:
Who is responsible for the care and maintenance of our school instruments?
You are! The person who receives and plays the instrument
What's one optional performance listed?
Football and Basketball pep band games (except homecoming) and festival of lights
How long in advance do you need to let me know that you can't make a required performance?
3 weeks minimum
2 truths and a Lie:
1) I'm the youngest of 3 (2 older brothers/sisters)
2) I still haven't seen the new Superman movie
3) I have a cat named Megatron
I don't have a cat :(
Brass players, how often should you give your instrument a bath and scrub?
Woodwind players, what could happen if you don't dry your instrument?
Brass players: At least once a semester. I usually wash my trumpet every 1-2 months
Woodwind players: You can get sticky pads and/or mold growing in your instrument
What does TBD mean?
To Be Determined (That means we'll figure it out later).
When is the syllabus due?
Tuesday, September 9th
What's my favorite lunch at the cafeteria here?
Tomato soup and grilled cheese