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Siegel Middle School Band

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Siegel Middle School Band
Siegel MS Band
 
Please contact the band directors if you have any questions:
Anna Laura Williams, M.Ed. & Jared Ford
 
 
 
Weekly Announcements
Announcements:
Q2, Week 7 - Week of 11/18/24
 
November 2024 Calendar Dates
Please make sure to check the band November 2024 calendar page and December 2024 calendar page for upcoming after-school rehearsal dates!
 
Band Supplies
As a reminder, all 7th & 8th Grade band students should have acquired their Concert Attire by the first week of Q2 (please see the "Concert Attire & Band Supplies" page if you have questions about Concert Attire details.)
 
Flute Choir & Clarinet Choir
Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir auditions will be the following materials: Concert Bb Scale, Concert Eb Scale, and Concert Ab Scale (from memory).
 
Jazz Cavies
Please check the Jazz Cavies page for updates! Siegel Middle School Jazz Cavies rehearsals will begin soon! Additional information to be communicated via parent letter/remind updates.
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • AFTER School Practice for 8th Grade Band! 
 
Tuesday
  • AFTER School Practice for 7th Grade Band! 
 
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): PEP BAND PRACTICE (and Mid-State students can individually practice)

Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): PEP BAND PRACTICE (and Mid-State students can individually practice)
 
Friday
  • 6th Grade Band Morning Mentor Session! (7:15am-7:45am) 7th and 8th Grade Band members are welcome to come practice in the band room with the 6th grade band students during this time!
 
 
ARCHIVES: Band Announcements from Previous Week
Announcements:
Q1, Week 6 - Week of 9/10/24 - 9/13/24
 
Band Butter Braid Fundraiser
The band Butter Braid Fundraiser has begun!
|First in-person turn-in day is Thursday, 9/12/24.
Final in-person turn-in day is Monday, 9/16/24.
Final online turn-in day is Wednesday, 9/18/24.
 
Siegel High School Band's 8th Grade Band Night
This week in band class, the 8th Grade band students received the invitation flyer for the Siegel High School Band's 8th Grade Band night, scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024!
Please contact the Siegel High School Band Directors if you have questions:
Ms. Katie Nicholson & Mr. Nathan Mohnke

Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • No after-school band activities.
 
Tuesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Audition Training Session
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Audition Training Session
 
Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Audition Training Session 

Friday
  • No after-school band activities.
 
Announcements:
Q1, Week 7 - Week of 9/16/24 - 9/20/24
 
Band Butter Braid Fundraiser
The final in-person turn-in day is Monday, 9/16/24.
The final online turn-in day is Wednesday, 9/18/24.
 
Siegel High School Band's 8th Grade Band Night
Last week in band class, the 8th Grade band students received the invitation flyer for the Siegel High School Band's 8th Grade Band night, scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024!
Please complete the QR Code on the flyer to let the Siegel High School Band Directors know your band student's dinner preference. Please contact the Siegel High School Band Directors if you have questions:
Ms. Katie Nicholson & Mr. Nathan Mohnke
 
Mid-State Honor Band Audition Information
All 7th & 8th Grade Band students who expressed an interest in auditioning for Mid-State Honor Band received a paper with additional information to take home to parents regarding Mid-State Audition Clinics/Training Sessions. Please contact the band directors this week if you need an additional copy of the practice schedule.
 
Jazz Cavies Auditions
Jazz Cavies audition music is now available! Auditions are open for current members of the Siegel Middle School Band. See the band directors for the audition music. Specific audition dates/times to be announced.
 
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society applications are now available! See Ms. Williams for the application form.
Reminder: All application materials are due Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • AFTER School (See paper/email for detailed times): Mid-State Audition Training Session
 
Tuesday
  • No after-school band activities. (Teacher Admin. Day - No School for Students)

Wednesday
  • No after-school band activities.
 
Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Audition Training Session 

Friday
  • No after-school band activities.
 
Announcements:
Q1, Week 8 - Week of 9/23/24 - 9/27/24
 
Siegel High School Band's 8th Grade Band Night
The Siegel High School Band's 8th Grade Band Night is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024!
Please complete the QR Code on the flyer to let the Siegel High School Band Directors know your band student's dinner preference. Please contact the Siegel High School Band Directors if you have questions:
Ms. Katie Nicholson & Mr. Nathan Mohnke
 
Mid-State Honor Band Audition Information
Audition training sessions continue this week! See below.
 
Jazz Cavies Auditions Begin This Week!
Siegel Middle School Jazz Cavies auditions will be held during the mornings (7:15 a.m. -7:45 a.m.) between 9/23/24 to 10/4/24 (closed on Fridays). Students can also come to the band room this week for extra help on the Jazz Cavies audition music (September 23-26, 2024) between 7:15 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
 
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society applications are now available! See Ms. Williams for the application form.
Reminder: All application materials are due Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford 
  • AFTER School (See paper/email for detailed times): Mid-State Audition Training Session
 
Tuesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Audition Training Session  
  • No after-school band activities. 
 
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Audition Training Session 
  • No after-school band activities.
 
Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford 
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Audition Training Session 

Friday
  • BAND ROOM CLOSED 7:15am-7:45am SIEGEL FALL CARNIVAL
  • EVENING: Siegel High School Band's 8th Grade Band Night! (Optional opportunity for 8th grade band members). See SHS Band's flyer for details!
 
Announcements:
Q1, Week 6 - Week of 9/10/24 - 9/13/24
 
6th Grade Band Showcase: Monday, 9/30/24
The 6th Grade Band Showcase (for parents/family members) is Monday, 9/30/24! Parents: Please see the orange paper for additional details about this event.
 
Pep Band: Tuesday, 10/1/24
Our final home football game is Tuesday, 10/1/24! Pep Band students need to wear their Band T-Shirt to school on Tuesday, 10/1/24. Pep Band students will need to plan to stay after school on Tuesday, 10/1/24 - we will provide a pizza meal for the students before the football game.
 
Jazz Cavies Auditions Finish This Week!
Siegel Middle School Jazz Cavies auditions will be held during the mornings (7:15 a.m. -7:45 a.m.) between 9/23/24 to 10/4/24 (closed on Fridays). 
 
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society applications are now available! See Ms. Williams for the application form.
Reminder: All application materials are due Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford 
  • AFTER School (See paper/email for detailed times): 6th Grade Band Showcase
 
Tuesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford
  • AFTER School (See paper/email for detailed times): Pep Band stays after school!
 
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford
 
Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions/audition music help with Mr. Ford 

Friday
  • BAND ROOM CLOSED 7:15am-7:45am SIEGEL FALL CARNIVAL
 
Announcements:
Q2, Week 1 - Week of 10/14/24 - 10/18/24
 
Butter Braid Pick-Up is Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Thank you to all who participated in the Band Butter Braid Fundraiser! On Tuesday, 10/15/24, please plan to pick-up all orders placed under your student's name. If you placed any butter braid orders, please check you email for a message from Ms. Williams with additional details.
 
Planning Ahead: October & November 2024 Calendar Dates
Please make sure to periodically check the band October 2024 and November 2024 calendars (included on this page).
 
Band Supplies
As a reminder, all 7th & 8th Grade band students should have acquired their Concert Attire by this week (first week of Q2) (please see the "Concert Attire & Band Supplies" page if you have questions about Concert Attire details.)
 
Jazz Cavies Auditions Finish This Week!
Siegel Middle School Jazz Cavies auditions will finish this week in the mornings (7:15 a.m. -7:45 a.m.).
 
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society applications due Wednesday! See Ms. Williams for the application form.
Reminder: All application materials are due Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions with Mr. Ford 
 
Tuesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions with Mr. Ford 
 
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions with Mr. Ford 
Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions with Mr. Ford 
 
Friday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Jazz Cavies auditions with Mr. Ford 
 
Announcements:
Q2, Week 2 - Week of 10/21/24 - 10/25/24
 
Planning Ahead: October & November 2024 Calendar Dates
Please make sure to periodically check the band October 2024 and November 2024 calendars (included on this page).
 
Band Supplies
As a reminder, all 7th & 8th Grade band students should have acquired their Concert Attire by last week (first week of Q2) (please see the "Concert Attire & Band Supplies" page if you have questions about Concert Attire details.)
 
Flute Choir & Clarinet Choir
Any band students interested in joining Flute Choir or Clarinet Choir can write their names on the interest sheet this week (located in the band room on the blue "Announcements" board).
 
Basketball Pep Band
Basketball Pep Band will be starting soon (in November)! Any 7th & 8th grade band students interested in auditioning for Basketball Pep Band should sign-up for an audition time this week (sign-up sheet located in the band room on the blue "Announcements" board). 
 
Jazz Cavies Auditions
Siegel Middle School Jazz Cavies audition results will be announced soon. Thank you to all who auditioned!
 
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Reminder: All application materials were due Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • No before/after school band activities.
 
Tuesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Morning Help Session
 
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Morning Help Session

Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Morning Help Session
 
Friday
  • No before/after school band activities.
 
Announcements:
Q2, Week 3 - Week of 10/28/24 - 11/1/24
 
Planning Ahead: October & November 2024 Calendar Dates
Please make sure to periodically check the band October 2024 and November 2024 calendars (included on this page).
 
Band Supplies
As a reminder, all 7th & 8th Grade band students should have acquired their Concert Attire by the first week of Q2 (please see the "Concert Attire & Band Supplies" page if you have questions about Concert Attire details.)
 
Flute Choir & Clarinet Choir
Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir auditions will be the following materials: Concert Bb Scale, Concert Eb Scale, and Concert Ab Scale (from memory).
 
Basketball Pep Band
Basketball Pep Band auditions will be the following materials: Concert Bb Scale, Concert Eb Scale, and Concert Ab Scale (from memory). Students can complete their auditions during band class.
 
Jazz Cavies Auditions
Siegel Middle School Jazz Cavies Audition Results were posted last week. Congratulations!
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • No before school band activities.
 
Tuesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Morning Help Session
 
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Morning Help Session

Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): Mid-State Morning Help Session
 
Friday
  • 6th Grade Band Morning Mentor Session! (7:15am-7:45am) 7th and 8th Grade Band members are welcome to come practice in the band room with the 6th grade band students during this time!
Announcements:
Q2, Week 4 - Week of 11/4/24 - 11/8/24
 
November 2024 Calendar Dates
Please make sure to check the band November 2024 calendar page for upcoming after-school rehearsal dates!
 
Band Supplies
As a reminder, all 7th & 8th Grade band students should have acquired their Concert Attire by the first week of Q2 (please see the "Concert Attire & Band Supplies" page if you have questions about Concert Attire details.)
 
Flute Choir & Clarinet Choir
Flute Choir and Clarinet Choir auditions will be the following materials: Concert Bb Scale, Concert Eb Scale, and Concert Ab Scale (from memory).
 
Basketball Pep Band
Basketball Pep Band auditions concluded last week (Q2 Wk 3). Pep Band students received a parent information letter to take home to parents that includes all of the Basketball Pep Band dates/times. Please return this form by Wednesday, 11/6/24!
 
Jazz Cavies
Please check the Jazz Cavies page for updates! Siegel Middle School Jazz Cavies rehearsals will begin soon! Additional information to be communicated via parent letter/remind updates.
 
Band Student of the Week
Every week in band, we recognize a "Student of the Week" in each class period that has gone above and beyond demonstrating musical excellence, helpfulness, respectfulness, and responsibility in band. The band "Students of the Week" will be announced during band class.
 
 
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This Week Band Activities
 
Monday
  • No before school band activities.
 
Tuesday
  • No school for students.
 
Wednesday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): PEP BAND PRACTICE (and Mid-State students can individually practice)

Thursday
  • Morning (7:15am-7:45am): PEP BAND PRACTICE (and Mid-State students can individually practice)
 
Friday
  • 6th Grade Band Morning Mentor Session! (7:15am-7:45am) 7th and 8th Grade Band members are welcome to come practice in the band room with the 6th grade band students during this time!