East Cobb Middle School Bands

Jazz Ensemble Gig!

The EMCS Jazz Ensemble has a potential performance opportunity in Marietta Square on Saturday, October 3rd (no time yet).  Since the ensemble will only have had one or two rehearsals by that date, I would like to put together student members from this past school year, plus any rising 9th graders who might be able to help out that day.  We will most likely play tunes from this past year, such as James Bond, El Tigre, Flintstones, Big Time in the City, Ben's Blues, and Bossa Caribe.  I will be sending information to each individual student over the summer through email to parents or regular mail.  If you see this post and are interested in performing that day, please let me know:  Krista.Pezold@cobbk12.org. 

COOL Websites

Here's a list of cool music related websites.  In your free time this summer, check them out!

Multimedia Music Dictionary                                  

www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary/

Online Metronome                                                   

www.8notes.com/metronome/

Music Reading                                              

 www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id82_en.html

 www.emusictheory.com/practice/noteNames.html

Brass Trainer                                

http://www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id86_en.html

Note Reading for Percussionists                              www.vicfirth.com/education/keyboard/speednotereading.html

 www.8notes.com/school/theory/musictheory/files/trainers/html/id80_en.html

 

Great Percussion Website                                        

www.vicfirth.com

Brass Fingerings                                                   

www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id86_en.html

Print Your Own Staff Paper                          

www.8notes.com/school/resources/manuscript/

Music Games                                                            

www.dsokids.com/2001/rooms/games.html

 www.sfskids.org/templates/musiclab.asp?pageid=4

Free Download to Write Your Own Music              

www.finalemusic.com/NotePad/Default.aspx

Free Songs to Print Out for Your Instrument          

www.8notes.com/

Professional Bands                                                   

www.marineband.usmc.mil

www.navyband.navy.mil/

 www.usarmyband.com/

 www.uscg.mil/band/

www.usafband.af.mil/

www.army.mil/FIELDBAND/

State Music Association Website                            

www.gmea.org/

Atlanta Symphony’s Website                                   

www.atlantasymphony.com/

Flute Choir - THANK YOU!!!

Mrs. Holbrook would like to thank the members of the Flute Choir for their dedication and their many performances this year.  The Flute Choir has provided music in a variety of locations and venues.  There has been a huge amount of positive feedback.  THANKS SO MUCH!!!

We will celebrate a successful year for the ensemble on Thursday, May 21 at 8:15 in Mrs. Holbrook's General Music room.  Come stop by for donuts & juice!!

Summer Camp Information!

Stay tuned as we update this posting with many different camp opportunities for band students!

Cobb County Summer Camp; July 13-July 16 @ McEachern High School; Fee:  $150 -- includes instruction, camp t-shirt, lunch, solo and ensemble competition, and the finale concert on Thursday, July 16.  We have forms here in the ECMS band room, but you can also access them by going to www.mceachernband.org.

6th Grade Band Concert Tonight!

The East Cobb Middle School 6th Grade Band will present its Spring Concert tonight, Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym.  All students need to wear their blue band shirt (tucked in), khaki pants/skirt, and dark footwear, and they need to report to the gym at 6:30 p.m. with their instrument and music ready to warm-up.

Students who need to stay after school due to transportation issues must have a permission form on file with Ms. Pezold or Mrs. Holbrook in order to stay.

We look forward to a very exciting evening!

Jazz Band Performance & Rehearsal

The ECMS Jazz Band will perform on Monday, May 4 for the Rising 6th Grade Dinner.  Students need to report at 5:15 p.m., the presentation will begin around 6 p.m., and students will be finished by 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 5, the ECMS Jazz Band will have its last rehearsal for the year -- it will actually be a time to listen to our concert recording and enjoy some snacks as an appreciation for a year's worth of hard work and dedication.  Thanks for a great year!!

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Band!

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Band for their SUPERIOR performance at the Music in the Parks Festival on Saturday, May 2.  The students did a fabulous job, both on stage and throughout the day, and we definitely thank the parents who served as chaperones:  Mr. Peterson, Mr. & Mrs. Carvalho, Mrs. Warner, Ms. Ferguson, and Ms. McCrary.  A job well done!!

Flute Choir Performances

The Flute Choir performed at the Sweet P's Arts Festival on Saturday, April 25.  The students did a great job!

The ensemble's next performance is on Monday, May 4 for the Rising 6th Grade Dinner.  The performance will begin at approximately 5:00 pm.  Any students planning to stay after school until the performance need to bring a note from home. 

On May 15, Flute Choir will be performing at Eastvalley Elementary for the rising 6th graders.  Please download the letter below for the details.  In order to attend this performance, students must have a permission slip on file with Mrs. Holbrook.

Download April may performances 09

8th Grade Band Tennessee Trip is this Saturday!

The 8th Grade Band is preparing for its performance at the Music in the Parks Festival this coming Saturday, May 2, 20009.

Reminders: 

• All students were given the itinerary this past week (orange), but it is available here for parents to download and print.Download Dollywood Itinerary 2009
• Students will need to be at East Cobb at 5:00 A.M. on Saturday -- we will be leaving at 5:15!!! 
• We plan to return by 11:00 p.m. that night, so please have transportation waiting!
• Students who play percussion, tuba, euphonium, or bari sax will be allowed to enter the school on Saturday morning to get their instruments.  All others will need to take their instruments home on Friday night.  This same process applies to our return at 11 p.m.
• All participating students need to sign up for groups & for the bus this week.
• Students will need to wear their blue band shirt and khaki pants for the performance, and they will be allowed to change after the performance in order to spend the day at the Dollywood Amusement Park. 
• An extra change of clothes is recommended for the ride home after we spend the day in the park.
• As part of their fees, students will receive a voucher for lunch, which can be used anywhere in the park.  Students will need spending money for additional food/drink/souvenirs -- $25-30 would be a generous amount for each student to have with them that day.
• Students may bring I-PODs, portable DVDs, etc. for the bus trip.  Cell phones are also encouraged.

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Band!

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Band for their Superior Rating at Large Group Performance on March 19, 2009.  This website has been expriencing major technical difficulties, so that is why this post is past due!  Ms. Pezold and Mrs. Holbrook are very proud of all the 7th grade band students for their dedication and hard work.