October 2023

Calendar Updates

October 23rd: Disneyland Parent Meeting - Advanced Band, Intermediate Band

We will meet at 6:30pm in the MPR (on the 6th grade side of campus) to go over the information for our 2024 Disneyland trip. I encourage all parents to come out and hear the presentation. We will discuss the purpose of the trip, expectations, fundraising, and the cost. Hope to see you all there!

December 10th: Centerpoint Church - Guitar and Select Band Members

The Music and Ballroom programs will be performing for the Centerpoint Church congregation in between their morning services. Centerpoint provides volunteers on the Eich campus and this is our way of saying thank you and helping to strengthen our community bonds. 

The guitar ensemble will perform in the sanctuary. Select members of the Advanced Band will perform holiday carols outside in the breezeway. 

Call Time: 9:15am
Performances: 9:30-10:25am
Wear: Eich Music Shirt

DATE CHANGE!
December 13th: Winter Concert - Advanced Band, Intermediate Band, Guitar Ensemble

We have had to change the date of our Winter Showcase so that we don't conflict with our local high school performances. We have families that participate in both programs and we don't want you to have to choose which event, or student, to support! 

Music T-Shirts

Here is the design for our 2023/24 Music Department T-Shirts. It would be great if everyone had one for our informal performances. T-shirts are $15 and sweatshirts are also available for $28. 

You can order and pay online at this link:

2023/24 Music Shirt Order Form

If you would rather pay cash for your order, you can complete this form and send in cash with your student. CASH Music Shirt Order Form

If the cost of the shirt is an issue for your family, please let me know.

Grading Updates

As you know, we are halfway through the 1st Trimester. All classes have now had at least one summative. 

Summative Retakes

Musicians may retake any performance summative for a higher grade. Retakes must be resubmitted in the trimester they were originally assigned. Retakes can be recorded at home or in the music room at lunch, before, or after school. 

Missing Assignments

Missing formative (practice) assignments are optional to make-up. These are practice assignments that lead up to our summates. If your student is a missing a formative it is up to them if they want to pursue completing and turning in the assignment. I do not grade make-up formatives after the corresponding summative has been given. 

Missing Summative (final) assignments can be completed up until the end of the trimester. 
Performance summatives can be recorded during class or at home.
Written summatives must be taken in class

Proficient and Mastery Criterion

A Proficient (5/6) grade means that your musician is performing at exactly the level that we have been practicing towards. 
A Mastery (7/8) grade means your musician is performing at a level beyond what we have been practicing in rehearsal. Meaning they are extending their skill and knowledge by seeking out advanced performance skills. Each assessment comes with a discussion about the difference between Proficient and Mastery skills. 

Drumline

All musicians in the music department are eligible to join our Eich Drumline!

The Drumline meets after school two days a week and plays on special marching percussion equipment. We perform several times a year at rallies, concerts, and other community events. 

Our Drumline is limited to 12 musicians. 

We will have an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 17th after school. 

Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm-3:15pm beginning October 24th. 

If your musician is interested in Drumline, please complete this form

DRUMLINE 2023 Interest Form

 

Performance Sneak Peaks

Advanced Band at the Rally

Advanced Band at the Oakmont Football Game

Guitar Ensemble's first song

Intermediate Band's first song