9 DECEMBER 2024
Happy Monday CSMS Band Family!!
This week’s edition of the CSMS Band Weekly Blast is packed with essential updates to keep you prepared for our busy schedule—featuring details on our numerous performances this week and next week, along with important announcements as we approach winter break.
Let’s stay focused, energized, and ready to shine as we tackle this exciting stretch together!
Please check the following updates: 🎶 UPCOMING WINTER CONCERT: DECEMBER 10TH AT 7:30PM 🎶We’re excited to invite all parents, families, and friends to our Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:30 PM! This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work and progress our students have made this semester.
Call TimesWind Ensemble: 6:00 PMSymphonic Band: 6:15 PMBeginning Band: 6:30 PM Dress CodeWind Ensemble & Symphonic Band: CSMS Band Performance Polo (tucked), all black pants, long black socks/stockings, and all black shoes. Beginning Band: CSMS Band Performance Polo (tucked), blue jeans (not ripped), and tennis shoes (no Crocs). ConcessionsWe kindly ask for your understanding as bottled water will be the only food and beverage item available for purchase and permitted in the concert area during this event. No other beverages or food items will be offered.
We are grateful for the flexibility and support of our parents and families as this adjustment helps create a distraction-free, immersive environment where both performers and the audience can fully enjoy the music.
Thank you for helping us make this concert experience truly special for everyone! 🎶
More information on ticket purchasing will be shared soon via email and the Band App. We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of music and celebration! 🎺🎷🥁 🎺 UPCOMING MARCHING STALLIONS PERFORMANCES! 🎺Get ready for an exciting month as the Marching Stallions shine in three special events this December! Mark your calendars for these performances:
12/11: Coral Springs Holiday Parade12/13: Light Up the Park12/18: Universal Macy’s Parade
Specific information for each event, including call times and logistics, will be shared on the Marching Stallions Band App. It is essential that all members and at least one parent are part of this page to stay updated.
If you haven’t joined yet, please click this link to sign up: https://band.us/n/afa3A0A2o7m7q
We’re looking forward to making this holiday season unforgettable with your hard work and amazing performances! 🌟🎶 EXTRA HELP SESSION UPDATE - NEXT SESSIONS IN JANUARYPlease note that Extra Help Sessions will postponed until January on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm in the Band Room. Open to all students, these sessions are completely free and are a great opportunity to complete pass-offs, review music, or get a little extra practice. We hope to see you there as you continue building your skills! 🎉 REMINDER FOR ALL-COUNTY PARTICIPANTS! 🎉We hope everyone is settling in with their new All-County music! As you prepare, remember to practice your All-County repertoire regularly alongside your Wind Ensemble pieces. Consistent practice will help you feel confident and prepared for the next rehearsal.
The next All-County rehearsal will take place on January 22nd at Ramblewood MS from 6-8pm, the same time and place as the first rehearsal. Be sure to bring your instrument, binder, tuner, and a folding music stand if you have one.
Keep up the great work, and let’s represent CSMS Band with pride! 🎶 🎶 WEEKLY PASS-OFFS INFORMATION🎶All Beginning students, remember that your Weekly Pass-Off attempt is due every Friday by 11:59pm! 🎯 These are your chance to demonstrate progress and skills in your instrument each week.
How to Submit:- Send your recordings through Band App message, Canvas message, or email to csmspassoffs@gmail.com ✨ You can also complete pass-offs during Extra Help Sessions (Tues-Thurs, 4:00-4:45pm) if you prefer to pass them in person. Remember, it’s all about steady progress—keep up the great work! 🎶
Let’s stay focused, energized, and ready to shine as we tackle this exciting stretch together!
Please check the following updates: 🎶 UPCOMING WINTER CONCERT: DECEMBER 10TH AT 7:30PM 🎶We’re excited to invite all parents, families, and friends to our Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:30 PM! This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work and progress our students have made this semester.
Call TimesWind Ensemble: 6:00 PMSymphonic Band: 6:15 PMBeginning Band: 6:30 PM Dress CodeWind Ensemble & Symphonic Band: CSMS Band Performance Polo (tucked), all black pants, long black socks/stockings, and all black shoes. Beginning Band: CSMS Band Performance Polo (tucked), blue jeans (not ripped), and tennis shoes (no Crocs). ConcessionsWe kindly ask for your understanding as bottled water will be the only food and beverage item available for purchase and permitted in the concert area during this event. No other beverages or food items will be offered.
We are grateful for the flexibility and support of our parents and families as this adjustment helps create a distraction-free, immersive environment where both performers and the audience can fully enjoy the music.
Thank you for helping us make this concert experience truly special for everyone! 🎶
More information on ticket purchasing will be shared soon via email and the Band App. We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of music and celebration! 🎺🎷🥁 🎺 UPCOMING MARCHING STALLIONS PERFORMANCES! 🎺Get ready for an exciting month as the Marching Stallions shine in three special events this December! Mark your calendars for these performances:
12/11: Coral Springs Holiday Parade12/13: Light Up the Park12/18: Universal Macy’s Parade
Specific information for each event, including call times and logistics, will be shared on the Marching Stallions Band App. It is essential that all members and at least one parent are part of this page to stay updated.
If you haven’t joined yet, please click this link to sign up: https://band.us/n/afa3A0A2o7m7q
We’re looking forward to making this holiday season unforgettable with your hard work and amazing performances! 🌟🎶 EXTRA HELP SESSION UPDATE - NEXT SESSIONS IN JANUARYPlease note that Extra Help Sessions will postponed until January on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm in the Band Room. Open to all students, these sessions are completely free and are a great opportunity to complete pass-offs, review music, or get a little extra practice. We hope to see you there as you continue building your skills! 🎉 REMINDER FOR ALL-COUNTY PARTICIPANTS! 🎉We hope everyone is settling in with their new All-County music! As you prepare, remember to practice your All-County repertoire regularly alongside your Wind Ensemble pieces. Consistent practice will help you feel confident and prepared for the next rehearsal.
The next All-County rehearsal will take place on January 22nd at Ramblewood MS from 6-8pm, the same time and place as the first rehearsal. Be sure to bring your instrument, binder, tuner, and a folding music stand if you have one.
Keep up the great work, and let’s represent CSMS Band with pride! 🎶 🎶 WEEKLY PASS-OFFS INFORMATION🎶All Beginning students, remember that your Weekly Pass-Off attempt is due every Friday by 11:59pm! 🎯 These are your chance to demonstrate progress and skills in your instrument each week.
How to Submit:- Send your recordings through Band App message, Canvas message, or email to csmspassoffs@gmail.com ✨ You can also complete pass-offs during Extra Help Sessions (Tues-Thurs, 4:00-4:45pm) if you prefer to pass them in person. Remember, it’s all about steady progress—keep up the great work! 🎶
Please see below for THIS WEEK, and NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
MONDAY, 12/9:- Bassoon Clinician @ School
- Clarinet Clinician @ School- Marching Stallions Rehearsal: 4:00PM - 5:30PM***- Cambridge Night Small Group Performances (Wind Ensemble): 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY, 12/10:- ELA PM2 Testing (6th)- Concert #2/Winter Concert: 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY, 12/11:- Coral Springs Holiday Parade (Marching Stallions): Meet @ CS Center for the Arts 5:15PM- Extra Help: CANCELED
THURSDAY, 12/12:- ELA PM2 Testing (7th/8th)- Marching Stallions Rehearsal: CANCELED
FRIDAY, 12/13:- Light Up the Park @ Pine Trails Park (Marching Stallions): 5:15PM - Pass-Offs Due by 11:59PM
TUESDAY, 12/10:- ELA PM2 Testing (6th)- Concert #2/Winter Concert: 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY, 12/11:- Coral Springs Holiday Parade (Marching Stallions): Meet @ CS Center for the Arts 5:15PM- Extra Help: CANCELED
THURSDAY, 12/12:- ELA PM2 Testing (7th/8th)- Marching Stallions Rehearsal: CANCELED
FRIDAY, 12/13:- Light Up the Park @ Pine Trails Park (Marching Stallions): 5:15PM - Pass-Offs Due by 11:59PM
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE
MONDAY, 12/16:- Flute Clinician @ School
- Drumline Clinician @ School- Cambridge Night Small Group Performances (Wind Ensemble): 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY, 12/17:- Percussion Clinician @ School
- Saxophone Clinician @ School
- Low Brass Clinician @ School
WEDNESDAY, 12/18:- Universal Macy's Day Parade (Marching Stallions): 3:30AM Call Time*** @ CSMS
THURSDAY, 12/19:- N/A
FRIDAY, 12/20:- Pass-Offs Due by 11:59PM
WEDNESDAY, 12/18:- Universal Macy's Day Parade (Marching Stallions): 3:30AM Call Time*** @ CSMS
THURSDAY, 12/19:- N/A
FRIDAY, 12/20:- Pass-Offs Due by 11:59PM