October Events
There are no Guitar events this month
Oakmont Football Game: Friday, October 11th
Who: Advanced Band
Location: Oakmont Band Room/Stadium
Call Time: 6:00pm (Game begins @ 7:15pm)
Wear: Pink! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Viking are holding a "pink out."
Bring: Instrument, Music, Portable Music Stand (leave your case in the car)
We will be performing alongside the Oakmont Band for a High School football game. This is a chance for our musicians to make connections with the high school band students and director as well as get a taste of the high school band experience. We will be performing from the bleachers throughout the game.
We will meet in the music room (first building/gate on the right as you enter the main parking lot) for a meet-n-greet and quick rehearsal. Then we will march with the high schoolers over to the stadium for the game.
Students must remain with the Oakmont band for the entire time they are at the game, unless they are checked out by a parent.
Students may be picked up at the front gate after halftime (approximately 8:30pm) or may stay for the whole game. I will escort students to the main gate for pick-up after half-time
Students who remain for the whole game may be picked up near the music room approx. 15 min after the end of the game.
Family wishing to attend the game will need to enter through the main gate and purchase a ticket.
Oakmont Field Show (National Anthem): Saturday, October 26th
Who: Advanced Band and select Intermediate Band
Location: Oakmont Stadium
Call Time: 2:30pm (SSB @ 2:55pm)
Wear: Eich Music Shirt if you have one or any Eich shirt
Bring: Instrument, Music, Portable Music Stand (leave your case in the car)
The Eich Band gets to be the opening act for the annual Oakmost High School Field Show Competition. This event brings together high school marching bands to perform their field shows in competition. Many of the top bands in the greater Sacramento area will be at this event.
Intermediate Band musicians who are able to play the Star Spangled Banner are welcome to join us for this performance.
We will meet in outside the front gate of the Oakmont Football Stadium.
Parents who would like to watch our performance will need to enter the stadium with the band and watch from the sidelines. You will remain on the track/sidelines for the performance and then leave the stadium with band after the performance.
Musicians will be excused immediately after the Star Spangled Banner
Students who wish to stay for the band competition will get free admission. Parents will need to purchase a ticket. Students will not be supervised by Mrs. Aldridge after the performance.
Department Spirit-Wear
Order your 2024/25 Eich Music T Shirt and/or Hoodie now. We will wear this design at several performances throughout the year. You are welcome to order extras for family and friends to show their support too!
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
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.
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 for students at lunch on Tuesday, October 15th. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-7:45am beginning October 22nd.
If your musician is interested in Drumline, please complete this form
Reeds (for Band musicians only)
If your musicians plays a reed instrument you will need to supply reeds. Here are some Amazon links to suggested brands and strengths. You can also buy reeds at any of our local music stores. Musicians should have at least 3 working reeds at all times.
Clarinet:
Bass Clarinet
Oboe
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Bari Saxophone
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