Centerpoint Jazz Band

08/18/2012

So far I only have one vote for when we rehearse on the poll at http://ckbandpage.weebly.com I would like everybody that is going to be in Jazz this year to vote. This will help determine a REGULAR rehearsal time this year. The schedule has a few conflicts this year and Juniors are not able to be in the Jazz Band class (but still can be in the ensemble through after school rehearsals). Spread the word about our new website to ALL band people, the website is for the entire band.

08/16/2012

Hey guys, I want you to all check out our new website http://ckbandpage.weebly.com it's still under construction, but is viewable. Our football schedule is up in the High School band section, and there are some dates for the jazz band up already too (check November and June). You can also access this through the school's website, and it's linked from the High School's page under "teacher pages." Don't forget to vote for a rehearsal time at the bottom of the Jazz page!!!

The goal of every Centerpoint Band student is to become a well rounded musician, and have fun along the way! This website is here to keep both parents and students updated about rehearsals,...

04/20/2012

All right band, we have Art-in-the-Park in one week!! April 28th is our first performance outside of the Centerpoint campus and it is for a good cause. To get ready for this event we will be rehearsing on Tuesday and Thursday next week. I want everyone there, so spread the word!

03/17/2012

An awesome tune by an amazing trumpet player. You guys gotta hear the Bari Sax solo and the drum solo in the middle of this chart, both will blow your mind. Maynard is one of Mr. Copeland's (Bismarck H.S. Band Director) biggest influences. Let me know what you guys think of this performance!

Walter Maynard Ferguson, best know for his extreme high register control on trumpet, was a Canadian jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Born in Verdun, Quebe...

03/10/2012

OK everyone, remember to be at the band room at 6pm sharp for the banquet performance. Concert dress, look presentable: no jeans, no t-shirts, you guys know the drill. We will set up and do a sound check on stage. They will feed us after we play for a bit. See you all tomorrow!

03/02/2012

We are almost there! Our next performance is Saturday, March 10th! To make sure we're ready, we have rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday (March 5th and 6th), make sure you get there! We had a great rehearsal yesterday, and we were only missing a couple people. Let's do that again with everybody on Monday!

02/26/2012

I hope you all have had a great Winter Break, but remember that we need to hit the ground running when we get back to school. We have 2 weeks before our performance at the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Saturday the 10th. REHEARSAL TOMORROW MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, and THURSDAY, MARCH 1st!!!! I hope you have all been practicing over break :)

02/21/2012

Reminder for our rehearsals next week on Monday 2/27 and Thursday 3/1! You should be practicing your parts for Jammin' With Charlie, Uncle Milo's Sideshow, Buffalo Head, Blues at Frog Bottom, Escalator Blues, Bossa Madeira, and Tequila, and Where Do We Go From Here. Get the notes, we'll work on rhythms, articulations, dynamics, and style in rehearsal.

02/18/2012

Just an announcement for those of you that missed last rehearsal. We are doing two rehearsals the week after Winter Break. That will be Monday the 27th and Thursday the 1st. I will also have an optional "practice session on tuesday the 21st @ 3:30ish for those of you that need help with parts. Please look at your parts extensively before rehearsals. On the 21st we are working on Jammin' with Charlie, Uncle Milo's Sideshow, and Tequila. BE READY!

02/04/2012

For those of you that missed our announcement, we will ALL be performing at the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce Business Appreciation Banquet on March 10th. My current information is saying that they want us to play from 7-8pm. This means we need to get focused and practice outside of rehearsal too! More details about this event to be posted in the future.

02/02/2012

Our next rehearsal is going to be Tuesday Feb. 7, from 3:45-5pm. We want to rehearse through Tequila, Where Do We Go From Here? and if we have time, start looking at Orinoco Cocoa! We also have our new risers in for the trumpets thanks to the hard work of our Agri folks!

01/11/2012

Remember we have a full rehearsal after school from 3:45-5 tomorrow! We will be getting our music out and getting started on Tequila and Escalator Blues! See everyone tomorrow!