What can I say about this year's All Region experience? It was the usual "LONG" preparation process. Students and directors met the challenges of improving with enthusiasm, determination, and a sincere desire to make the individual musician better, in turn making the band better. Thank you to all those who prepared and auditioned. We are all EXTREMELY pleased with the results.
DMS had the MOST 1st chairs of any middle school in the Region with a total of 5 OVERALL 1st Chairs. This is NO small accomplishment. The standard has been raised yet again for the directors and students. Our 8th grade musicians are leaving a great legacy behind.
We are currently preparing for our Winter Concerts. The Symphonic Band is a larger group this year, and WOW are they really beginning to sound as an ensemble. It is exciting to see and hear the work the students and Mr. Slusser are doing daily - your efforts will be on display in a couple weeks. It will also be really cool to have the Concert Band students join the Symphonic Band on our concert.
Our beginning students are awaiting information for their Color Instrument auditions. They have passed the beginning levels of tone production and are now working through the challenges of reading and playing written music. We know they are excited to display the skills they have learned at their Recital in ONE week!
The Honor Band continues to be diligent in their preparations for their Holiday Tour and Winter Concert. You can find information about one of your Objectives below:
Woodwind Accompanist: Patricia Lilley
Brass/Percussion Accompanist: Eliza Ching
I appreciate every one's passion and loyalty to our program. It is infectious.
GOBBLE, GOBBLE.
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