CN Band Newsletter 08-25

Clovis North Band
18 hours ago
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From the Director’s Desk

Week 2 Update & Announcements

The first week of school went very well. Everyone should have instruments and lockers now. We are in the swing of it and will begin learning drill to part 1 this evening. We hope to be performing it this Thurs. Night at our first home football game.

Bronco Star of the Week

Congratulations to Roshan Sreejith for being our first Bronco Star of the Week this year. Roshan switched from clarinet to percussion last spring and has been rocking it as one of our two tenor drummers.

Roshan has been practicing diligently, shows up early every day to practice, and has done it all with a great work ethic and a positive attitude.

You wouldn’t know Roshan is a beginner on this instrument. Congrats Roshan!!! Keep up the great work!

📌 Rehearsals & Attendance Policy

Attendance at all rehearsals, events, and performances is mandatory.

Tuesday Night Rehearsal: Our first Tuesday night rehearsal takes place tonight on the track field, concluding at 9:00 PM.
Dismissal Procedure: After rehearsal, students will return to the band room to clean up before being dismissed to go home.
Parent Viewing: Parents are invited to join us during the last 30 minutes of our Tuesday night rehearsals!

📅 Calendar: Week at a Glance

Monday: 6th/7th Period – Learn about drill
Tuesday: 6th/7th Period – Concert Band Day | After School – Marching Band Rehearsal (5:30 PM – 9:00 PM, Track Field). - Chaperone parent meeting 5:30 band room.
Wednesday: 6th/7th Period – Marching Band field 1, part 1 music and drill rehearsal.

Mandatory Band Parent Meeting B 7pm Band room

Thursday: 6th/7th Period – Marching Band field 1, pregame, part 1, stand tunes | After School – Home football game, bus departs @ 5:30 going to Buchanan to play Edison. Kickoff 7:30 pm
Friday: 6th/7th Period – Marching Band music rehearsals. - ww/brass music pass-offs part 2A
Saturday: Full Rehearsal (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Add wind choreography to part 1 begin to learn drill to part 2.

📝 Reminders & Required Signatures

Please log into your Cuttime magic link, scroll down to the signatures section, and digitally sign the required documents listed below. Additionally, ensure you have completed the Fall Pledge Form on the CN Band website. Each completed document counts as a class assignment.

Varsity Letter Application Acknowledgement
26-27 CN Band Handbook Acknowledgment
CUSD Field Trip Code of Conduct
Concert Etiquette
CUSD Code of Ethics

🎺 Program Updates

Wind Ensemble

Congratulations to the members who earned a place in the CN Wind Ensemble! We are preparing for an incredible trip to perform at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival.

Additional Rehearsals: Check Cuttime events for added practice dates; the first is scheduled for November 11.
Parent & Student Meetings: A mandatory meeting will be held soon regarding travel and fundraising plans. Additionally, a mandatory Music for All Zoom kickoff meeting will occur next month.
Attire & Guidelines: Specific concert dress uniforms and travel guidelines will apply during the Indiana trip.

Winter Guard

Rosters for Varsity and JV Winter Guard will be announced shortly. Following announcements, a parent/student meeting for Varsity families will be held to plan for 2-3 WGI Regionals and the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. We are working diligently to keep travel costs as manageable as possible.

🎵 Music Tests & Pass-Offs

Our first music pass-off for woodwind and brass players was very successful. It wasn’t perfect, but it was our strongest first attempt in many years. This Friday will be our second pass-off.

Retake Policy: If a student does not pass, they will review material with their section leader and schedule a retake with Mr. Lesser or Mr. Vargas (before school, lunch, or after school).
Retake Frequency: Retakes are limited to once per day after adequate preparation.

💰 Fundraising & Upcoming Events

Mattress Fundraiser – Saturday, October 3

Help spread the word by handing out referral forms available in the band room! Students receive direct personal bonuses for mattresses sold through their referral forms:

1 mattress = $50.00
2 mattresses = $100.00
3 mattresses = $150.00
4 mattresses = $200.00
5 mattresses = $250.00

🎶 Bronco Blitz - Tuesday, September 24

We will tour our 5 local elementary schools to share Bronco Spirit. See the full schedule on Cuttime.

🤝 Parent Meetings

Mandatory Chaperone Meeting: Tuesday, August 25 @ 5:30 PM. Required for anyone wishing to chaperone this year (including returning chaperones). Questions? Contact Leanne Calderaro (leannecalderearo@gmail.com).
Mandatory Parent Meeting "B": Wednesday, August 26 @ 7:00 PM in the Band Room (for those unable to attend the August 4 meeting).

🎶 Fall Concert & Attire Guidelines

Mark your calendars! Our Fall Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. Students will need the following concert attire:

Boys: Black suit or tuxedo, white long-sleeve dress shirt, black bow tie, black dress socks, black dress shoes (marching shoes acceptable). (Note: Wind Ensemble students will have distinct requirements announced soon).
Girls: Black dress pants or slacks, black blouse or sweater, black stockings/socks, black dress shoes (flats).

🎶 Jazz Band

Greetings Jazz Families,

CN Jazz is going to start in high gear.

After our informational student meeting on the first day of school, I will audition students as needed. We need to rehearse for a concert that’s coming up!

Introducing, CUSD Jazz Night!

Saturday Sept 19^th 6:30 PM Clovis Unified PAC - All Clovis Unified High School Jazz Bands sharing a concert featuring Trumpet Artist Willie Murillo!

Tickets required...

Please spread the word and invite others so we can pack the house!

Our first CNEC (only) Jazz Concert is Monday November 9^th at 7:00 PM at the PAC.