September 26, 2020

Band Families,

As you all know, we are living in a constant state of change.  This means that what was published as performances earlier this year are no longer happening!  However, new dates are being added.  I am asking each of you to please be patient and understand that there might be many last minute changes and/or additions to the schedules and band related activities.  It is my hope to give the students as many performance based opportunities as is safely possible. 

Middle School Band Students should all be using their Smart Music program and doing their playing assignments on a daily basis.  If you are still having problems, please email me at dduso@marysvilleschools.us  and set up a time to meet with me at the school to try and resolve any issues.  Also, all MS band students are reminded that they need to have their instruments out and ready during every Zoom Class Meeting!  

Please continue to watch the website for updates regarding the MS band concert in October.  With the recent news from Governor Whitmer, I am waiting to see if we can use the auditorium and have three separate concerts for each grade level with two family members in attendance for each student.

The HS Bands are working on their marching show.  With only one evening sectional each week, it is really eye opening just how crucial the daily rehearsals are.   Without the repetition, it is definitely going to be a challenge to put together the marching shows.  This year, the Freshmen Band is proud to present "Beauty And The Beast."  They will be performing virtually for MSBOA Marching Band Festival and later this fall in a marching "Band-A-Rama" performance!

The Viking Regiment's show this year is titled "Ants life!"  The band members worked extremely hard during their summer camp to learn the show with the hope that they would be given the opportunity to perform.  As of now, there are three Marching performances they will be attending and a possibility of a fourth!  In addition, we are waiting to hear if MHS Band is selected to be a part of this year's Thanksgiving Parade.  

Please make sure you have the following dates for the MHS Viking Regiment!

October 3 - Troy Athens HS

Full Band Rehearsal - 10:00 am *Bring a sack lunch and water
Performance Time - 5:00 pm

*Watch for full itinerary to be posted on Monday!

PARENT (SPECTATOR) INFORMATION:  Troy Athens HS is limited to two parents per HS Band Member.  Tickets are $5.00 each and must be paid for on Monday, September 28, 2020!  It is extremely important that you bring your payment to the evening sectional on Monday.  Late orders will not be accepted.  Please submit your $10 (cash) in an envelope with the names of the two adults that will be attending.  I.D. must be shown at the gate in order to be admitted!  There are no gate sales.  *Note:  This is the same procedure many MHSAA events are following.

October 10 - Lakeland HS and Chippewa Valley HS

THERE IS A REQUIRED FULL BAND REHEARSAL FOR THE VIKING REGIMENT ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH AT 8:00 PM.  

VIKING REGIMENT BAND PARENTS - WE NEED YOU! 
I REALIZE THAT THIS IS SHORT NOTICE BUT WE ARE IN NEED OF MANY ADULT PARENTS TO HELP IN THE PIT FOR THE VIKING REGIMENT SHOWS!   We are unable to utilize freshmen helpers this year.  If you are available, please contact Andy Paul at (810) 858-7710.  Please, consider helping the 2020 VR Members create positive memories this season.

UNIFORM CHECKOUT FOR VIKING REGIMENT

     Tuesday - Seniors 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
     Wednesday - Juniors 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
     Thursday - Sophomores 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm

All Viking Regiment Band Members, please make sure you know where your Dinkles are and bring them with you to the fitting!

Dennis Duso
Director of Bands
 

 

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