MVMS BAND NEWS

I=Superior, II=Excellent, III=Good. Superior ratings will receive a medal. Excellent ratings will receive a ribbon. Awards will also be given for "Outstanding Soloist of the Day." Students will receive their awards at the Spring Fling.

Students should dress nicely for this event.

***Beginning Band Dress Rehearsal Friday, May 10 from 4-5pm at MVMS. Please make arrangements for a ride home.***

SPRING FLING SCHEDULE:

• Beginning Band - warm up at 12:20pm, perform at 1pm
• Symphonic Band - warm up at 1:30pm, perform at 2pm
• Honor Band - warm up at 2:10pm, perform at 2:40pm
• MVMS Jazz - warm up at 2:50pm, perform at 3:20pm
• CLHS Jazz - performs at 4:00pm
• MVMS Orchestra - performs at 4:40pm
• CLHS Orchestra - performs at 5:20pm
• Color Guard - performs at 5:20pm (Gym)
• CLHS Band and Full Orchestra - performs at 6:15pm

The first annual Comal ISD Beginner Band Festival will be held Tuesday, May 14 at Davenport HS. Students must wear their Hawk Band shirt and nice blue jeans to school that day. *Only ELIGIBLE students are allowed to attend this event. Eligibility is based off of 3rd 9 weeks report card and May 3 progress report check. Students that are not eligible to attend will remain in classes at MVMS.

Beginner Band Fest Itinerary:

10:45am - All eligible band students (wearing their Hawk Band shirt) will be released for an early lunch

11:05am - Report to Band Hall (attendance, announcements, get instruments/music)

11:15am - Load trailer with large instruments

11:25am - Load buses and depart for Davenport

12:10pm - Arrive at Davenport HS

12:30pm - Warm-up

1:00pm - Full band performs concert on stage for judges

1:30pm - Load buses and depart for MVMS

2:10pm - Arrive back to MVMS (students go to 6th period)

PARENTS: WE NEED SOMEONE WITH A TRUCK AND TOW BALL (2 5/16") TO PICK UP THE BAND TRAILER FROM CLHS, DROP IT OFF AT MVMS, HAUL IT TO DAVENPORT HS AND BACK. PLEASE CONTACT MRS. CONARD IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER.