I hope that any of the bandlings that watched President Obama's second inauguration on Monday (how great was it that we had the day off of school and could watch it?!?) noticed the President's Own Marine Band providing much of the music before, during and after the ceremony. I didn't mind waiting for the festivities to begin because I was able to just sit and listen to this fantastic and professional group perform. I thought that the other performers who sang and/or played instruments were wonderful too.
Thursday and Friday I am headed to the Illinois Music Educators Association Conference in Peoria with Mrs. Olson, Ms. Barski, Mr. Nowickas, Mr. Mazzetti and my husband (also a band teacher!). It is one of my favorite yearly rituals. I get to witness fantastic music making, learn about new philosophies and teaching strategies and just be with my other music-teaching peeps for an extended period of time. This conference is always a much-needed recharge for my teaching battery.
If your child is going to participate in the Lion's Club pancake breakfast performance, please let me know ASAP. I will be picking music for the groups performing and will hand it out next week.
If you can make it, the NMS 6th grade band has a concert tomorrow night, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 7:00pm at the middle school. It would be a great idea to go and see how the 6th grade band is doing and what you can look forward to next year! You will be amazed! I sat in on their rehearsal today and I was blown away with how far they have gotten. Having band everyday helps the bandlings cover a lot of ground very quickly! The entire NMS music department will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Wed., February 6, 2013 at the middle school and all of their musical groups, including choir will be performing. Please consider having dinner there that night and supporting the NMS music department!
Have a wonderful week!
Amanda Storer
815-678-6726
astorer@nsd2.com
www.mrsstorersbands.weebly.com
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