I can't even tell you how excited I am to see this all that this 8th grade group is going to achieve together this year.  The band is filled with hard-working, passionate, hilarious, and dedicated kids!  As we get settled, here are a couple things to keep in mind:

- As you can see, this website will be the main hub of information for everything band-related.  Calendar updates, assignments, concert information, links to homework help and pieces that we're playing, and so much more will be communicated through www.lmsperformingarts.org.  I'll still send out School Messenger updates, but this is a site that you know you can turn to for information in between those emails.
- Make sure to read and sign the Band Handbook.  I've whittled it down this year to contain just the most important information.  Following the link at the end and completing the signature page will be our first PRIDE grade.
- This year, we'll still be using our Foundations of Superior Performance, but we're switching out our Standard of Excellence Book II for Book III.  I've pre-ordered it with my educator discount and have them waiting here at LMS.  If you'd like to get the book that way, just follow the link in the handbook in order to pay on Revtrak.  If your child's Foundations book also needs to be replaced (you know, because those things have a tendency to be destroyed or walk off), please check with me to make sure I ordered enough copies to cover you and then follow the separate link in the handbook to pay for two books. Having those books, with the rest of their materials (listed in the band handbook) will be their second PRIDE grade.
- Jazz Band audition information can be found on the jazz band section of the website.

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me!
Here's to a great year!

Here's a great outside performance opportunity through the University of Colorado!  Don't hesitate to email if you have any questions!

​As musicians, we are constantly evaluating our performance in real-time and making the necessary adjustments.  Not a moment should go by that we aren't listening, both to ourselves and to those around us.  

This week, the 7th and 8th graders are recording the first pieces that they got this year, and listening back.  We are evaluating our performances and identifying areas of excellence and those that could use some improvement.  We are always striving to develop the way in which we speak about music and refine our listening skills.