If anyone has digital pictures from concerts, band trips, basketball games, parades, etc. please email them to me at rhoward@byngschools.com and I will get them posted on our blog.
Thanks!
Coach
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Graduation
It's a time of joy and yet we will miss getting to see our seniors of 2007 every day. They have been great contributors to the Pirate bands for many years. You will be missed!
If you are exempt from testing or can arrange to be there, graduation practice is at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 18. The 8th grade band students will be joining with the HS band. We should finish practicing about 11:45.
Friday evening band students need to be in their seats at 7:00 for graduation at 7:30. This is a crowded night getting into the parking lot and gym. Don't try to show up at the last minute. We will move equipment as soon as the ceremony is over. I think we will be through by 9:30 P.M. or so. This is a great tribute to get to play for our graduating seniors so let's all make our best effort!
Coach
If you are exempt from testing or can arrange to be there, graduation practice is at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 18. The 8th grade band students will be joining with the HS band. We should finish practicing about 11:45.
Friday evening band students need to be in their seats at 7:00 for graduation at 7:30. This is a crowded night getting into the parking lot and gym. Don't try to show up at the last minute. We will move equipment as soon as the ceremony is over. I think we will be through by 9:30 P.M. or so. This is a great tribute to get to play for our graduating seniors so let's all make our best effort!
Coach
Monday, March 26, 2007
Tecumseh All-Area Honor Band
Twenty-two of our fine sixth and seventh grade band members have been selected to participate in the Tecumseh All-Area Honor Band for first and second year band students. These students will begin rehearsing new music at 9:00 Tuesday morning and put on a full concert that very evening at 7:00. There are approximately twenty area schools with students in these bands.
Byng seventh grade students selected are Karlie Warmuth, Shani Cassell, Emily Benefield, Kyleigh Bryant, Blake Loy, Jake Scroggins, Steven Vekony, Freddie Cochran, Dakota Roberson, Edward Sallee, Gabby Fowler and Cody Sanders. Pirate sixth grade students attending are Paige Sanders, Sarah Sanford, Savannah Jones, Gunner Shummard, Caleb McGaha, Tommus Gerwin, Ethan Carlson, Savannah Harris, Katie Roberts and Ashton Johnston.
Byng seventh grade students selected are Karlie Warmuth, Shani Cassell, Emily Benefield, Kyleigh Bryant, Blake Loy, Jake Scroggins, Steven Vekony, Freddie Cochran, Dakota Roberson, Edward Sallee, Gabby Fowler and Cody Sanders. Pirate sixth grade students attending are Paige Sanders, Sarah Sanford, Savannah Jones, Gunner Shummard, Caleb McGaha, Tommus Gerwin, Ethan Carlson, Savannah Harris, Katie Roberts and Ashton Johnston.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Concert Day!
Today the bands will make their last minute preparations for the concert tonight at 7:00. The students have worked hard and learned a lot of challenging music for this program. The bands will be playing varied music from concert marches to Broadway musicals to Disney movies and more.
The band members need to be in their seats by 6:45 P.M. so we can get started promptly at 7:00. Dress for tonight is "Sunday Best."
The band members need to be in their seats by 6:45 P.M. so we can get started promptly at 7:00. Dress for tonight is "Sunday Best."
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
District Band Contest
Wow! I just finished listening to the recording of the Pirate Concert Band's performance at District 7 band contest at Konawa. The band really played well. Our flutes were beautiful, the clarinets rich, the saxophones mello, our trumpets well blended, the trombone and baritones sonorous, our tubist accurate and our percussion tasteful. The band members should be very proud of their performance.
The band received two ratings of Excellent (II) and one rating of Superior (I) for their performance on stage. In the sight-reading contest we received a rating of Excellent (II). These are very good marks and are in fact the exact same ratings that the Pirate Band earned last year. We were one superior rating away from qualifying for the State Band Contest.
Our next performance is our concert at BHS on March 12. We have new music to begin learning right away.
Congratulations Pirates!
The band received two ratings of Excellent (II) and one rating of Superior (I) for their performance on stage. In the sight-reading contest we received a rating of Excellent (II). These are very good marks and are in fact the exact same ratings that the Pirate Band earned last year. We were one superior rating away from qualifying for the State Band Contest.
Our next performance is our concert at BHS on March 12. We have new music to begin learning right away.
Congratulations Pirates!
Monday, February 26, 2007
District Solo & Ensemble Results
Saturday was a great day at District Solo & Ensemble contest in Shawnee. Matthew Lindsey, Samantha Spears, Buck Roberson, Justin Frazier, Sarah Jones, Jessica Painter, Michael Lindsey and Clint Humphers received highest ratings of Superior (I) on their solos. Tiffany Vogt, Samantha Spears, Lori Coats, Blake Barnes, Will Bailey, Cody Williams, Gabby Fowler and Garrett Thompson received highest ratings of Superior (I) on their ensembles. Steven Vekony, Blake Barnes, Blake Loy received ratings of Excellent (II) on their solos and Nathan Enns received a rating of Good (III) on his solo.
Matthew L, Samantha S, Tiffany V, Lori C and Blake B qualified for the OSSAA State Music Contest at OSU in April.
Our preparation for this contest was delayed due to the snow and fire days so these accomplishments are very commendable. I am quite sure we would have had many more students participate if we had not missed the week of class in January.
Congratulations to all!
Wednesday, February 28, the high school concert band performs at District Band Contest at Konawa High School. Our band plays at 1:00 P.M. This is the most important competition of our year and the students are preparing well. We perform two pieces of music on stage and then we go to sight-reading contest. Parents are welcome to view the performance in the auditorium but are not allowed in the sight-reading room. We should return to school by 3:15 Wednesday afternoon.
Matthew L, Samantha S, Tiffany V, Lori C and Blake B qualified for the OSSAA State Music Contest at OSU in April.
Our preparation for this contest was delayed due to the snow and fire days so these accomplishments are very commendable. I am quite sure we would have had many more students participate if we had not missed the week of class in January.
Congratulations to all!
Wednesday, February 28, the high school concert band performs at District Band Contest at Konawa High School. Our band plays at 1:00 P.M. This is the most important competition of our year and the students are preparing well. We perform two pieces of music on stage and then we go to sight-reading contest. Parents are welcome to view the performance in the auditorium but are not allowed in the sight-reading room. We should return to school by 3:15 Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
District Solo/Ensemble & ECU Concert
Some of our High School & Junior High band students will be participating in the District Solo and Ensemble contest this Saturday at OBU in Shawnee. We will load the bus at 11:00 Saturday morning. Students should dress up for this event. Be sure to eat good before we leave. Parents may come along with us or meet us there. Students may leave with their parents after they have played and their ratings are posted. We will stop for fast food on the way home about 5:30. We should be back to Byng about 7:00 P.M.
Next Monday evening, the 26th, we have a opportunity to hear a great performance. The ECU Band will have a concert at 7:30 P.M. in the Dorothy Summers Theater at the university. We will take a bus at 6:30 P.M. but if you would rather meet us there that is fine. We should be back at Byng by 9:15 or so. Admission is free.
Have a musical day!
Next Monday evening, the 26th, we have a opportunity to hear a great performance. The ECU Band will have a concert at 7:30 P.M. in the Dorothy Summers Theater at the university. We will take a bus at 6:30 P.M. but if you would rather meet us there that is fine. We should be back at Byng by 9:15 or so. Admission is free.
Have a musical day!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Tuesday, February 20
High school and junior high band students will continue preparing their solos and ensembles for contest in Shawnee this coming Saturday. A schedule will be available tomorrow. Soloists will be rehearsing with their accompanist after school beginning on Wednesday.
High school band members need to have their "concert dress" ready to go by Wednesday the 28th. Girls will wear black dresses or skirts or slacks with a black blouse. A bit of white is acceptable. Boys will wear black tuxedos and their black shoes and socks. Boys need to try on tuxes beginning today.
Have a great day!
High school band members need to have their "concert dress" ready to go by Wednesday the 28th. Girls will wear black dresses or skirts or slacks with a black blouse. A bit of white is acceptable. Boys will wear black tuxedos and their black shoes and socks. Boys need to try on tuxes beginning today.
Have a great day!
Monday, February 19, 2007
Parent/Teacher Conference Day
Today is a day we make available for parents to come to school and visit with the teachers. I will have to be out of the office from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. to sing at funeral in Konawa. Students please feel free to come to the band room and practice on Solo/Ensemble music and/or your band music. I will be here until 8:00 P.M.
Tomorrow the high school band will jump back in to contest music preparation. The Junior High Band will continue to work on their solos and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."
Tomorrow the high school band will jump back in to contest music preparation. The Junior High Band will continue to work on their solos and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."
Friday, February 16, 2007
Welcome to the Byng Pirate Band Blog!
Thanks for checking out the new web home of the Byng Pirate Bands. This site will help us all stay in touch with what is going on with the Pirate Bands and eventually will have lots of fun and useful info and links. Check back often for new posts!
Mr. Howard
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