Dear band and orchestra students and parents,
I hope you are doing well. I miss making music with you here at HCHS, but I have loved the time of seeing you in smaller groups and also seeing the continued progress that you are making. Unfortunately, we are unable to gather and play through our Christmas music together, but I am looking forward to seeing your video playing projects this weekend.
1. All students will meet in at their normal Friday class time tomorrow.
2. We will be recording and sharing performances of our Christmas concert music in January when we return. This will be a great way to wrap up our work on this music and also to continue to celebrate Christ's birth into the season of Epiphany.
3. This is your last chance to join in the solo and ensemble festival experience. It is definitely a great opportunity and I want to encourage anyone who is curious to reach out to me and ask for more information. We already have nearly 40 people signed up.
4. All students should plan on a Google Meet tomorrow during their normal Friday class time. Did I say this already? Don't forget. :)
5. Last June we received word that the HCHS Symphonic Band was selected to perform at the annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. This honor is granted each year to a select small number of groups from across the state invited to perform at the conference. Unfortunately, the performance which was scheduled for January 29 has been cancelled. The invitation has, however been extended to January 2022 to the HCHS ensemble. The symphonic band will look forward to playing for music teachers from all over Michigan in January 2022. We are disappointed that our seniors won't be able to join us, but will certainly list their names in the 2022 program as part of the core group that was recognized for this honor and invite them to attend this concert and reception as one of our honored guests.
Thank you!
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