Hey Everybody-

First off, I want to thank you all for your hard work in preparation for the All-Region auditions.  Some are no doubt surprised by the results for better or for worse.  I hope that we can clarify some of the issues that happened at the audition, and be prepared for the auditions next time they come around.  However you did, good or bad, please know that I am pleased overall with most of your preparation and work up to this point.  We’ll talk more at school tomorrow.  Here’s the schedule for the week:

• Monday, January 22
  • 2nd Block
    • Region audition review
    • Percussion Ensemble New piece listening session
  • 3rd Block
    • Freshmen – Health
    • Upperclassmen – Percussion Ensemble New piece listening session
  • After School – Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
    • 4:00-5:00 – All Wando Percussion – Hands
    • 5:00-6:00 – Joaquin on Sunshine first read-through
• Tuesday, January 23
  • 2nd Block
    • New Part Assignments
    • Practice Time/1 on 1 All-State Call-back Preparation
  • 3rd Block
    • New Part Assignments
    • Region Audition Review
    • Practice Time/1 on 1 All-State Call-back Preparation
  • After School
    • NO Ensemble rehearsals – All-State Callback workshops
• Wednesday, January 24
  • 2nd Block – TBA
  • 3rd Block – TBA
• Thursday, January 25
  • 2nd Block – TBA
  • 3rd Block – TBA
  • After School – Jazz Band Rehearsal 4:00-6:00
• Friday, January 26
  • 2nd Block – TBA
  • 3rd Block – TBA
• Saturday, January 27
  • All-State Call-backs @ Lexington HS
  • All-State Jazz Auditions @ Lexington HS

As always, email with any questions, and I’ll see you tomorrow.

Handel