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CGMS Band

By Dennis Brooks

COUNCIL GROVE MIDDLE / ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BAND

2011-2012

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Invitation to play with the High School Pep Band

All 7th and 8th grade band students are invited to play along with the high school pep band at home basketball games.  Contact Mr. Brooks if you are interested so a music folder can be prepared for you.

Flint Hills Junior League Band

The Council Grove Middle School 7th/8th Grade Band will be participating in the Flint Hills Junior League Band on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Webb Hall, located on the second floor of Memorial Union at Emporia State University.

Students will be leaving Council Grove Middle School at 1:45 p.m. and rehearsal will begin at 3:00 p.m.  Students will need to bring money ($10 is recommended), or a sack meal for dinner. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and should conclude between 7:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. We will be back at Council Grove Middle School at around 9:00 p.m.

Students will need to bring a nice set of dress clothes (slacks/dresses and nice shirt/top) for the concert. The concert is free and open to the public. Students going home with parents need to provide Mr. Brooks with a note signed by their parents.

Method Books

If you don't have a band method book yet, you may order a book through Mr. Brooks or purchase one from one of the local music stores. If  you are ordering a book through Mr. Brooks, then you will need to bring the amount listed below before an order will be made.  Tax is included in the prices listed.  Only exact change will be accepted or checks can be made out to CGMS.

5th grade band - Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 - $9.75 for all wind instruments or $16.25 for all percussion.

6th grade band - Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 - $8.75 for all wind instruments or $16.25 for all percussion.

7th/8th grade band - Standard of Excellence Book 3 - $7.60 for all instruments.

 

BAND ACCESSORIES PRICE LIST
 

Bb Clarinet Reeds $2.70
Alto Saxophone Reeds $4.05
Tenor Sax/Bass Clarinet Reeds $5.40
Bari Saxophone Reeds $6.80

Al Cass Valve Oil $6.55
Cork Grease $2.50
Tuning Slide Grease $2.50

*The items listed above may be purchased through the CGMS or CGES office. Please bring exact change.  Checks may be made out to "CGMS" or "CGES." Some band accessory items not listed above may be ordered through Mr. Brooks. 

 

CGMS 2011-2012 Band Handbook

 

 

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