Just a reminder that the concert is Thursday at 7PM. It is in the performing arts center at the high school. Students need to meet in the High School band room at 6:30 PM.
To get to the HS band room, go through the big double doors on the BACK of the high school, go down the hall that is on the left. The band room is the first door on the right.
Don't forget that the students need black clothes. If your having trouble getting the clothes please let me know today.
The kids are sounding good. I can't wait for you to hear them at the concert!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Concert Reminder
CONCERT REMINDER
Who: Elementary Band members
What: Winter Concert
When: Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 PM (Students meet at 6:30 PM)
Where: Graves County High School Performing Arts Center (Students meet in band room. Enter through the big double doors in the back of the High School.)
Other: The concert is free and all friends and family are encouraged to attend. Students need to wear ALL BLACK DRESS CLOTHES. (If you need help getting the clothes for the concert, please let your school’s family resource know now. If family resource isn’t able to assist with clothes and you need financial assistance, please let me know.)
Who: Elementary Band members
What: Winter Concert
When: Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 PM (Students meet at 6:30 PM)
Where: Graves County High School Performing Arts Center (Students meet in band room. Enter through the big double doors in the back of the High School.)
Other: The concert is free and all friends and family are encouraged to attend. Students need to wear ALL BLACK DRESS CLOTHES. (If you need help getting the clothes for the concert, please let your school’s family resource know now. If family resource isn’t able to assist with clothes and you need financial assistance, please let me know.)
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Band Up-Date
Greetings Band Parents/Guardians,
I just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you know what’s new with the elementary band.
The beginners are off to a great start! They know three notes already and have several songs. The second-year students are working hard and have already started learning their Christmas music!
Please encourage them to play for a few minuets every day, so that they can reinforce what we do in class. If they're not playing at home, it will take them longer to catch on in class. Right now they don't need to be playing longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, if they play for too long they'll wear themselves out. If they don't seem interested in practicing at home, try asking them to show you how to play the instrument. Most kids like to show off what they know. I know it probably doesn't sound great yet, but keep encouraging them, and in a few weeks you will be amazed at how far they will come.
I will reward the students by paying them “Band Bucks” for every 15 minutes that they practice. They can write their practice minutes on the chart in their book. Parents, please initial by each week for your child to get credit for it.
Students can spend their “Bucks” at our up-coming auction. First years will have an auction Tuesday, November 22nd during after school practice. Second years will have their auction Wednesday, November 16th at after school practice. At the auction students will be able to bid on folding music stands, instrument supplies, as well as candy and other prizes. They will still need their instruments and books.
Please remember that our Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 PM. Please remember that this year the students need to wear ALL BLACK dress clothes for the concert. If you need financial assistance getting their clothes, please let family resource know now so that they have time to process your request. Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Ellis Shelby
Graves County Elementary Band Director
ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us
I just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you know what’s new with the elementary band.
The beginners are off to a great start! They know three notes already and have several songs. The second-year students are working hard and have already started learning their Christmas music!
Please encourage them to play for a few minuets every day, so that they can reinforce what we do in class. If they're not playing at home, it will take them longer to catch on in class. Right now they don't need to be playing longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, if they play for too long they'll wear themselves out. If they don't seem interested in practicing at home, try asking them to show you how to play the instrument. Most kids like to show off what they know. I know it probably doesn't sound great yet, but keep encouraging them, and in a few weeks you will be amazed at how far they will come.
I will reward the students by paying them “Band Bucks” for every 15 minutes that they practice. They can write their practice minutes on the chart in their book. Parents, please initial by each week for your child to get credit for it.
Students can spend their “Bucks” at our up-coming auction. First years will have an auction Tuesday, November 22nd during after school practice. Second years will have their auction Wednesday, November 16th at after school practice. At the auction students will be able to bid on folding music stands, instrument supplies, as well as candy and other prizes. They will still need their instruments and books.
Please remember that our Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 PM. Please remember that this year the students need to wear ALL BLACK dress clothes for the concert. If you need financial assistance getting their clothes, please let family resource know now so that they have time to process your request. Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Ellis Shelby
Graves County Elementary Band Director
ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Help needed
Our High School band parents are looking for some helpers in the concessions stand. The concessions is the main source of income for the band program, including the elementary and middle school band.
The boosters need help in the concessions stand this Saturday from 8:30 AM-noon for little league football. The majority of the High School parents will be in Nashville with the marching band so any help you can give would be appreciated.
Also, GCHS is hosting a basketball game between former UK players and Mid Continent. This will be a huge crowd and the boosters need all the help they can get. This game is October 13th. Helpers will need to be in the GCHS gym at 6 PM.
If you can help with either of these events, please e-mail ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us
Thanks for your help!
The boosters need help in the concessions stand this Saturday from 8:30 AM-noon for little league football. The majority of the High School parents will be in Nashville with the marching band so any help you can give would be appreciated.
Also, GCHS is hosting a basketball game between former UK players and Mid Continent. This will be a huge crowd and the boosters need all the help they can get. This game is October 13th. Helpers will need to be in the GCHS gym at 6 PM.
If you can help with either of these events, please e-mail ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us
Thanks for your help!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Up-dated Schedule
Elementary Band Calendar of Events
(All times and dates are tentative)
Concerts
12/15/11: Winter Concert, 7:00 PM
3/3/12: Solo and Ensemble Festival (selected 6th grade only) Murray State University
3/15/12: Parent Appreciation Concert GCHS Gym ,7:00 PM
4/26/12: Spring Concert in the PAC, 7:00 PM
In School Schedule
Monday-- Lowes ,Central
Tuesday --Wingo, Cuba
Wednesday-- GCMS, Farmington
Thursday-- GCMS, Fancy Farm
Friday-- Symsonia, Sedalia
In school band for all students starts the week of 8/22-8/26.
The first after school practice for SECOND YEAR will be Wednesday, 8/31 from 3:30 PM-4:20 PM at GCMS.
First year students who play PERCUSSION will have a special practice on Tuesday, 8/27 from 3:30 PM- 4:20 PM at GCMS.
The first after school practice for FIRST YEAR BAND will be Tuesday, 9/6 from 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM at GCMS.
(All times and dates are tentative)
Concerts
12/15/11: Winter Concert, 7:00 PM
3/3/12: Solo and Ensemble Festival (selected 6th grade only) Murray State University
3/15/12: Parent Appreciation Concert GCHS Gym ,7:00 PM
4/26/12: Spring Concert in the PAC, 7:00 PM
In School Schedule
Monday-- Lowes ,Central
Tuesday --Wingo, Cuba
Wednesday-- GCMS, Farmington
Thursday-- GCMS, Fancy Farm
Friday-- Symsonia, Sedalia
In school band for all students starts the week of 8/22-8/26.
The first after school practice for SECOND YEAR will be Wednesday, 8/31 from 3:30 PM-4:20 PM at GCMS.
First year students who play PERCUSSION will have a special practice on Tuesday, 8/27 from 3:30 PM- 4:20 PM at GCMS.
The first after school practice for FIRST YEAR BAND will be Tuesday, 9/6 from 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM at GCMS.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
ELEMENTARY BAND SIGN-UPS
Who: 5th and 6th grade students and parents
What: Graves County Elementary Band Sign-up/Instrument Rental Meeting
When: The meeting for students who are going to rent-to-own through Music Central will be Thursday, August 18th from 4-6 PM.
The meeting for students on Free/Reduced lunch who need school-owned instruments will be Friday, August 19th from 4 -6 PM (school instrument rental)
Friday, October 15, 2010
Newsletter
Graves County Elementary Band Program
Ellis Shelby, Director
270-293-9523 – Cell
Ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us
www.prideofgravescounty.org
Greetings Band Parents/Guardians,
I just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you know what’s new with the elementary band.
The beginners are off to a great start! They know three notes already and have just learned their first real song. The second-year students are working hard and have already started learning their Christmas music!
Please encourage them to play for a few minuets every day, so that they can reinforce what we do in class. If they're not playing at home, it will take them longer to catch on in class. Right now they don't need to be playing longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, if they play for too long they'll wear themselves out. If they don't seem interested in practicing at home, try asking them to show you how to play the instrument. Most kids like to show off what they know. I know it probably doesn't sound great yet, but keep encouraging them, and in a few weeks you will be amazed at how far they will come.
I will reward the students by paying them “Band Bucks” for every 15 minutes that they practice. They can write their practice minutes on the chart in the front of their book. Parents, please initial by each week for your child to get credit for it.
Students can spend their “Bucks” at our up-coming auction. First years will have an auction Tuesday, October 26th during after school practice. Second years will have their auction Wednesday, October 27th during after school practice. At the auction students will be able to bid on folding music stands, instrument supplies, as well as candy and other prizes.
Please remember that our Christmas Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 PM. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. I’m looking forward to another great 9-weeks with these students!
Sincerely,
Ellis Shelby, Graves County Elementary Band Director
Ellis Shelby, Director
270-293-9523 – Cell
Ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us
www.prideofgravescounty.org
Greetings Band Parents/Guardians,
I just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you know what’s new with the elementary band.
The beginners are off to a great start! They know three notes already and have just learned their first real song. The second-year students are working hard and have already started learning their Christmas music!
Please encourage them to play for a few minuets every day, so that they can reinforce what we do in class. If they're not playing at home, it will take them longer to catch on in class. Right now they don't need to be playing longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, if they play for too long they'll wear themselves out. If they don't seem interested in practicing at home, try asking them to show you how to play the instrument. Most kids like to show off what they know. I know it probably doesn't sound great yet, but keep encouraging them, and in a few weeks you will be amazed at how far they will come.
I will reward the students by paying them “Band Bucks” for every 15 minutes that they practice. They can write their practice minutes on the chart in the front of their book. Parents, please initial by each week for your child to get credit for it.
Students can spend their “Bucks” at our up-coming auction. First years will have an auction Tuesday, October 26th during after school practice. Second years will have their auction Wednesday, October 27th during after school practice. At the auction students will be able to bid on folding music stands, instrument supplies, as well as candy and other prizes.
Please remember that our Christmas Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 PM. Let me know if you have any questions or comments. I’m looking forward to another great 9-weeks with these students!
Sincerely,
Ellis Shelby, Graves County Elementary Band Director
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