Mustang Band

Good Morning Everyone! Here is this week's update on all things Band. This past Saturday some of our students competed at Old High for the Region Solo and Ensemble Contest. They all worked diligently, and we are proud of all of our students. We had so many students compete that results will be easier to post in pdf format attached below. I will say this was an exceptional year for these students because of all that is going on. Last year these high school students did not have to worry about UIL contest running concurrently, and they will now compete Next Wednesday, February 28th at Seymour High School for the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contes. They are working towards a Sweepstakes award, and with this final week of preparation and quick turn around I believe they have what it takes to keep the expectation of excellence that City View and these students strive to attain. With that being said, if you would like to support these students, we are beginning a spirit gear drive for all bands starting TODAY! A portion of the proceeds will go back to the band in the form of spring trips, instruments, and other equipment the students always need. I will post the flyer and link here for those that would like to represent their band student(s), and get some band wear for the upcoming spring. This gear will be perfect for showcases, concerts, and any event you see the City View band attending. We are incredibly proud of our band students. Thank you all for your support! Spirit Gear Link- https://grpsvcs.link/FPEGvG (Deadline is March 5th)

Just a quick reminder for tomorrow's Solo and Ensemble contest. This is only for students signed up for the event. Students should know who they are. High School please wear concert black for tomorrow. Junior High wear Sunday dress. We will open the band hall at 11:30 for Percussion and 12:30 for winds for final run throughs. Please check the itinerary that I sent the other day for times for tomorrow! Thank you!

Here is the itinerary for those trying out on Saturday. I will also attach the full schedule. We will have blocks for certain sections (i.e. HS WW-High School Woodwinds, etc) Please talk to a director if there is any issue or you would like to pick your student up from the event. Thank you!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday Everyone! Just a quick reminder of this weeks events. We have evening rehearsal tomorrow Monday February 12th from 6-8 PM! Attendance is mandatory for all students competing with us at UIL on the 28th. It is imperative that we are all there! If there is a conflict, then please contact me prior to tomorrow nights rehearsal so I can discuss with other organization sponsors. It is our ONLY evening rehearsal. You may stay in the band hall after school for those that can't find a ride. Friday there is no school, but we will open the band hall from 12-2 for anyone wanting to practice or those competing this Saturday in the Solo and Ensemble contest. Solo and Ensemble will be Saturday, and the schedule for that will be out soon. I realize we have a few other events happening that we are planning accordingly. All events will be after 12 PM that day. Thank you everyone, and have a great week!

Here is the link to Volunteer Sign Ups moving forward: https://www.cityview-isd.net/o/band/page/volunteer-sign-ups This will be posted on Facebook, but I'm hoping this will help reach more people to make it easier to fill these spots. We rely on help from students and parents, and all the proceeds go right back to the band program. Thank you all!

Here is the schedule for those traveling on Saturday. I have already posted the itinerary, but for those of you that were wanting the schedule, i'm going to post it here. Here is a link as well! https://www.tarleton.edu/band/events/bwpday/

Here is the Itinerary for those traveling to Stephenville for Tarleton's Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Day this Saturday! It'll be a long day, but we are looking forward to it! Students only need to bring their instrument for the interactive workshops. Other than that I would recommend not bringing anything you don't feel comfortable leaving on the bus! Have a great week!

Quick Information and Reminders! Students going to Region Band tomorrow and Friday, please pack appropriately, and DO NOT forget Concert Black for Saturday's Concert. I am attaching the Itinerary below for the weekend. It has the concert times including the address for those wanting to attend. The concert is FREE! I'm going to include the blast for ALL BANDS for the next couple of months again. These are all on the calendar, but these events will all sneak up on us pretty fast! Working on getting Social Media working So I'm hoping this works for Facebook as well now. Please follow us there for info from us and Band Boosters. Have a great end of the Week everyone!

Yesterday our Jazz Band, "The Herd" had a day of touring around Wichita Falls. They played at Rolling Meadows, Midwestern State University, and the Elementary campus to spread some Holiday Cheer. They played great, got to play in a pretty cool recital, and received lots of great instruction from the MSU Texas Directors. We look forward to many more performances this year!

Lettermen Announcement! To all students who sized Letter Jackets with Balfour yesterday, I just wanted to give you all a heads up that payment for those is within 10 days for any extra patches and things that are added. We pay for the Jacket, but they are fully customizable. Please talk to your second year band students to make sure they have talked to you regarding this. Thank you!

Hey, Everyone! Here is the link for the Christmas Concert Stream: https://bit.ly/mustangchristmas Send it to friends and relatives that can't make the concert in person! All of our students have worked so hard to put together some pretty difficult music! See you all tonight at 6 PM!

Quick reminders with a busy end of the semester! -Friday is our Christmas Concert with a 5:30 Call Time for all students. There will Christmas basket auctions and lots of good music! -Saturday is the District Band clinic concert at Old High with an 8:00 AM call time This clinic concert is only for students who auditioned and made the District Band. All students who made it received info that was sent home. We will feed the students lunch that day, but they will need to change and eat dinner prior to the concert on their own. See the schedule that went home. -December 14th is the Jazz Tour and will during the school day. We will perform at Rolling Meadows, MSU, and the Elementary during the end of the day pick up. -December 16th is Tuba Christmas for those that sign up. -December 18th is the Band Christmas Party. We will have a gift exchange sign up on Monday the 11th. Have a great Holiday Season Everyone!

Congratulations to all the band students that auditioned for the Region Band in Graham this past Saturday! They all played great, and gained great experience moving forward. The students that made the Region band and/or advanced to Area are: Ana Naper- 3rd Chair Honor Band Nelli Ho- 2nd Chair Symphonic Band Makenzie Nicholson- 13th Chair Symphonic Band Sera Swearingen- 1st Alternate Symphonic Band Temperance Pereira- 6th Chair Symphonic Band Titan Tillman-12th Chair Symphonic Band Nicholas Chano-2nd Chair Symphonic Band

Here is the Itinerary for tomorrow! Also if anyone is free, the concession stand needs 1 person starting at 6 for both football and volleyball concessions. If you can help please go do that! All that money comes back to the band program through many things like all the amazing meals you have received! I will also mention now that we will have a playoff football game Next Friday November 10th, and your attendance is mandatory. Please let your people know now! Thank you, and have a great day!

Call time is 7:15 tomorrow morning. Please be on time in your travel uniform (band shorts, band shirt, long black socks) it will be cold so wear cold weather gear underneath if you need it. Also bring a towel just in case. We will perform regardless if its raining or not. Thank you all for a great performance tonight. Let's go take care of business tomorrow!

Important announcement!Area contest is going on as scheduled on Saturday. In preparation, and to make sure we are ready for area, we will not wear uniforms during the game tomorrow. Please wear jeans and your band shirt tomorrow! we have ponchos, and we will take cases. for woodwinds. Also please understand saturday may be full of delays, and we will keep everyone updated as much as possible. We may not have finals if there are enough delays. please be patient and flexible with us with possible weather. Thank you!

Here is the Itinerary for Friday! Weather is not looking great so please be ready for any changes to this! Thank you!

Here is the Itinerary for Area contest this Saturday! Follow the link below: https://www.cityview-isd.net/o/band/page/itineraries The tickets can only be purchased online! https://gofan.co/app/school/TX87621 I hope this reaches everyone. I am very sorry for the communication issues we've had to start this school year. I am just now figuring this new system out so I appreciate all of your patience with this. My phone and desktop Rooms look completely different so I am realizing most of what I have been posting was not notifying everyone like I thought. Here is the link to the City View Band Calendar. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19iamVidDVyOGgyMGNhMG05Z2I5Y2tzMDhmNEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t If you add it you will have all of the events in your personal calendar to stay informed. Thank you and Have a great week!

Here is the Itinerary for Area contest this Saturday! The tickets can only be purchased online! https://gofan.co/app/school/TX87621

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