March 2022

Calendar of Events

Check our the bar on the right for an updated list if events for each performance group ------->

**The Oakmont Joint Band Concert has been moved to May 12th (from April 7th)

Bands @ the Sacramento River Cats: April 24th, 2022

All Band students have the opportunity to participate in this event!

Join us at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, April 24th to watch the W.T. Eich Middle School Band perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the River Cats game vs the Oklahoma City Dodgers. The band will perform prior to the game, the River Cats will put on awesome in-game events throughout the afternoon, and after the game is the River Cats' 'Kids Run the Bases' event. Seats are limited, so be sure to secure your tickets for a fun afternoon at the ballpark

Details:

• Event Schedule:
• Call time: 12:00pm in the stadium parking lot
• Performance time: 12:45ish
• Game Time: 1:05pm
• Attire: Music T-Shirt and jeans
• Families are responsible for transportation to/from the event
• At least one adult must attend the event to supervise your student
• Everyone attending the event must purchase a ticket to the game, including student performers
• Tickets to the event must be purchased through our personalized event link!
• You can purchase as many tickets as you would like
• You can share the link with friends and family who may also like to attend
• Ticket Options
• Ballpark Seating Map
• Lawn Tickets: $15/each open seating
• Section 102 - Assembly: $24/each 
• Section 104- Senate: $30.50/each
• Section 105 - Governors Club: $40.50/each includes access to club level amenities

How to Sign Up and Purchase Tickets

1. 1. Sign up for the performance by completing the River Cats Sign Up Form
2. 2. Purchase your tickets here Eich Band Ticketing Site 

Spring Trips: Band, Choir and Guitar

We have been given approval to take our spring trip to a music festival and theme park!

All groups will have the opportunity to perform and compete in a Music in the Parks Festival at Vanden High School in  Fairfield. We will perform for judges who will evaluate our skills and give us an overall rating (we are hoping for "superior"), a numeric score and comments. We will also be competing against other schools and hopefully come home with some trophies for our music room!

After our morning performance we will head over to Six Flag Discovery Kingdom for some well deserved fun. 

The cost for this trip is $100/student. This covers our theme park ticket, festival fee, and transportation (school bus). It does not include food or souvenirs. Please reach out if you would like your musician to participate but the cost is a concern.

*Annual Passholders: if you have a valid season pass to Six Flags your trip cost is $60 for the festival and transportation

**If your student will be participating in ONLY the festival your cost is $35 and you iust provide transportation to/from Vanden High School in Fairfield

Payments are due 30 days before the trip 

Choir and Guitar Trip: Saturday, April 30th

• Event Schedule
• Call Time: Approx 7:00am 9:30am @ Eich Parking Lot
• Guitar Warm Up and Performance: 8:25am/8:50am 10:55am/11:20am
• Choir Warm Up and Performance: 9:20am/9:40am 12:00pm/12:20pm
• Arrive at Six Flags: 10:45am, free time 1:00pm free time
• Awards Ceremony:  5:30pm
• Depart Six Flags: Approx 6:00pm 8:30pm
• Return to Eich: Approx 7:15pm 10:00pm
• Payment Due: March 30th or earlier
• Check can be made payable to "Eich Middle School"
• Choir and Guitar Trip Sign Up Form

Advanced and Intermediate Bands Trip: Saturday, May 21st

• Event Schedule
• Call Time: Approx 10:00am @ Eich Parking Lot
• Intermediate Band Warm Up and Performance: 11:45/1210pm
• Advanced Band Warm Up and Performance: 12:35/1:00pm
• Arrive at Six Flags: 2:00pm, free time
• Awards Ceremony:  5:30pm
• Depart Six Flags: Approx 8:00pm
• Return to Eich: Approx 9:30pm
• Payment Due: May 3rd or earlier
• Check can be made payable to "Eich Middle School"
• Band Spring Trip Sign Up Form

Masking Updates

Beginning March 14th masks are no longer required, but still recommended, on campus. 

Students in the music room will continue to be offered musician masks and instrument bell covers however, their usage will also be optional. 

We will continue our other COVID mitigation strategies by leaving doors open and HVAC on for optimal air circulation. 

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

Cell Phone Reminders

Cell phones continue to be a distraction in the music room (and all over campus). School policy is that cell phones will be placed in backpacks during class time. If your musician has their cell phone out during rehearsal I will send you an email and be submitting a referral, per school policy. 

As we prepare for our spring performances we need everyone focused and giving their best effort each rehearsal.