September

👉Published 9/9/26

to the Arapahoe-Holbrook Warrior Bands Newsletter! The intent of this is to provide a bite size look into the school year. This page will be updated and adjusted throughout the month so check back in anytime you like to find useful information and documents. We look forward to seeing you soon and don't forget to be a

WaRRIor!

Respect | Responsibility | Integrity

• 03 -- Instrument Rental Night w/ Yandas -- 7-8 pm
• 18 -- Homecoming Coronation and Parade -- afternoon
• 18 -- FBall vs Axtell Wildcats -- Call time 6:20 pm
• 19 -- UNK Band Day Parade -- Call time 7:30 am
• 24 -- Parent Teacher Conferences -- 2-8 pm
• 26 -- All-State Band Auditions Due (HS only) -- Midnight

• Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser - September 21 through October 2

JUNIOR HIGH

• Band - Even days
• Choir - Odd Days

5TH GRADE BAND

• Monday, Wednesday, every other Friday
• September Fridays - 11

6TH GRADE BAND

• Tuesday, Thursday, every other Friday
• September Fridays - 4 , 18

We will need to pickup the rolls from Grand Island sometime in November. If you are interested in helping pick them up, please reach out. Rolls will be packaged in increments of a dozen and will need to be stored in a freezer as quickly as possible on delivery day.

As more logistics are finalized I will reach out.

Thank you,

MM

With the addition of an in person Spanish teacher, my schedule has been given more flexibility to provide some new classes that are music centered. If you (student) or your student (parent) are interested please fill out the following poll on which classes would of more interest.

• Beginner Guitar
• Beginner Ukulele
• Drumline
• Harmony Bridge
• This class would be dedicated to curating student performances in the community for events, senior centers, and community engagement/improvement)
• History of Rock
• History of American Music

Nebraska All-State Band - Auditions due by September 26 at midnight (Website)

As we get closer to events I will post itineraries here for your information. UNK Band Day for High School will be up first as soon as we get our step-off time!

Students will need the following:

• Instrument - Here is a Link to Yandas EZ Rent in Kearney
• Essential Elements Book 1 for your instrument:
• With online resources JWPepper
• Without online resources AMAZON
• Reeds/Oils as necessary - Yandas

Performances:

• Thursday, December 10 - K-6 Music Program (Band participation based on readiness)
• Thursday, March 18 - 5-8 Spring Concert
• Saturday, April 3 - 5-8 Music Contest in Arapahoe

• Yandas Music
• Music Theory . Net
• Beginning Band Bootcamp
• 8th Grade All-State Recordings
• US Navy Band
• Be Part of the Music

• Funky Spuds
• Fireflies
• Mission Impossible
• Thunderstruck
• I'll Fly Away

Attached below are documents such as itineraries, music, and information on upcoming events.

Below is a listing of a few major Honor Bands throughout Nebraska. I highly encourage you to audition and attend any honor band event that you can. If you are interested in pursuing one of theses colleges I encourage you to check out their honor band as a great experience and opportunity to visit campus. Most colleges across America host some sort of honor ensemble that is a great educational opportunity. Most Honor Bands will have information posted on their music department website. If you need help locating one, let me know.

MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY

UNK and UNO

INSTRUMENT/SECTION SPECIFIC LEARNING DAYS

UNK - Woodwind day

UNO - Brass Day and Woodwind Day

HONOR BANDS

The Fine Arts Boosters is a local group dedicated to supporting the Fine Arts in Arapahoe, Nebraska. If you are interested in supporting students and staff in the AHPS school district, running concessions, or supporting student Fine Art opportunities, consider getting involved!

• Meetings - 3rd Wednesday of the month in the back room of Lee's Crossroads Cafe @ 7pm
• November 18 | December 16 | January 20 | February 17 | March 17 | April 21 | May 19

• WANT IN? COME BE A FINE ARTS BOOSTER!
• President - Carrie Magorian
• Treasurer - George Hearn
• Secretary - Keri Holcomb

If you made it this far, thank you! Please let me know if this is something you would like to see more of in the future.

If you ever have questions or need to reach out, I’m happy to connect!

Mr. Mark Messner
5-12 Band Teacher, Arapahoe-Holbrook Public Schools

Email: mark.messner@arapahoewarriors.net
School Phone: (308) 962-5458