6th Grade Band Camp

Dear Parents and Students,

The TKMS 6th grade beginning band camp will begin on August16th and 17th. This is a great way for students to get started on their instrument in smaller, like-instrument groups. Please see the schedule below for specific days and times. The cost of the camp is $20.00, payable by cash or check made out to Thornapple Kellogg Schools. There is no need to preregister, just show up the first scheduled day. This is an optional activity. Students who are unable to attend usually catch up quickly during the school year with the help of those students who were able to attend. Those students renting or buying an instrument from Meyer Music (1-800-792-0123) should receive their instrument the first day of band camp.

Week 1 (August 16th – 20th)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday    Tuesday/Thursday

9:00 Clarinets                                   9:00 Trumpets

10:00 Flutes                                     10:00Trombones/Baritone

11:00 Saxes                                       11:00 Percussion

Week 2 (August 23rd – 27th)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday        Tuesday/Thursday

9:00 Trumpets                                    9:00 Clarinets

10:00 Trombones/Baritones         10:00 Flutes

11:00 Percussion                                11:00Saxes

Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone classes meet:

Week 1: 8/16 & 8/18 & 8/20 Week 2: 8/24 & 8/26

Trumpet/Trombone/Baritone/Percussion classes meet:

Week 1: 8/17 & 8/19 Week 2: 8/23 & 8/25 & 8/27

8th Grade Band Festival Performance

Dear Parents and Students,

On Tuesday, March 23rd, the TK 8th Grade Band will be participating in the 2010 Michigan Wind and Percussion Festival at Portage Northern High School. This is an exciting opportunity as the band will be playing for a panel of judges which include the Band Directors from Western Michigan University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Grand Valley State University. After our performance one of those directors will conduct a ½ hour clinic with our band. Here is the schedule:

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
12:35 Students are released from class to load busses.
12:45 Leave TKMS
1:45 Arrive Portage Northern High School.
1:55 Warm-up/Set-up time
2:20 Performance
3:00 Judge’s Clinic
3:45 Load busses, depart PNHS
4:00 Stop for dinner at Ci Ci’s Pizza (all you can eat pizza, salad, pasta and pop for $6.50)
5:45 Arrive @ TKMS

Students should either wear or bring to school their black and white clothes for our performance. Also, students should bring $6.50 for dinner at Ci Ci’s Pizza. If there is a financial situation that prevents a student from bringing money for dinner, please let me know and I will make sure that student is confidentially taken care of. If you have any questions, please contact me at school at 795-7251 ext. 4659.
Also, if you would like to be a chaperone, please call me at your earliest convenience.

Mark Hagemann
TKMS Band

7th Grade Band Festival Performance

Dear Parents and Students,

On Monday, March 22nd, the TK 7th Grade Band will be participating in the 2010 Michigan Wind and Percussion Festival at Portage Northern High School. This is an exciting opportunity as the band will be playing for a panel of judges which include the Band Directors from Western Michigan University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Grand Valley State University. After our performance one of those directors will conduct a ½ hour clinic with our band. Here is the schedule:

Monday, March 22nd, 2010
12:35 Students are released from class to load busses.
12:45 Leave TKMS
1:45 Arrive Portage Northern High School.
1:55 Warm-up/Set-up time
2:20 Performance
3:00 Judge’s Clinic
3:45 Load busses, depart PNHS
4:00 Stop for dinner at Ci Ci’s Pizza (all you can eat pizza, salad, pasta and pop for $6.50)
5:45 Arrive @ TKMS

Students should either wear or bring to school their black and white clothes for our performance. Also, students should bring $6.50 for dinner at Ci Ci’s Pizza. If there is a financial situation that prevents a student from bringing money for dinner, please let me know and I will make sure that student is confidentially taken care of. If you have any questions, please contact me at school at 795-7251 ext. 4659.
Also, if you would like to be a chaperone, please call me at your earliest convenience.

TKMS Band
Griffins National Anthem Performance
Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Dear Parents and Students,

This letter is regarding the TKMS Band performance of the National Anthem at the Grand Rapids Griffins game on Saturday, January 16th. We have over 75 students performing that evening as well as 175 family members going in support of the band! We should have a successful and fun time at the hockey game that evening. Here is an approximate time line of that evening’s events:

5:00 PM – Students report to the TKMS Band Room to get instrument (in case) and music. Mr. Hagemann will be in the TKMS lobby to distribute tickets. Each student will receive an envelope labeled with their name containing their own individual ticket as well as any additional tickets ordered. Tickets will be distributed so that students and family members are seated together.

** If for some reason you need the tickets ahead of time just let me know and I will send them home with your child. Otherwise, tickets will be distributed that evening at school.

5:15 PM – Students and family members electing to ride the bus depart TKMS.
6:15 PM – Busses arrive at Van Andel Arena. All student performers will enter the arena at the Southeast entrance.
6:30 PM – Band gets organized and warms up.
7:00 PM – Performance of the National Anthem on the ice at Van Andel Arena!
7:15 PM – Band members join their family at their seats.
9:30 PM – (approximate) Game ends, students retrieve instruments from storage area, busses are loaded and depart. Students may ride home with a parent, however, please inform me ahead of time of your plans! (See below) It is important that I have each student accounted for on the trip home to TKMS.
10:15 PM – (approximate) Busses arrive at TKMS.

ATTIRE: Students should wear the TKMS Band T-Shirt and a nice pair of blue jeans (please, no stylish holes in the knees, etc.). The T-Shirt MUST BE TUCKED IN DURING OUR PERFORMANCE!!
HOCKEY ETIQUETTE: Ushers will hold fans at the stairwells until the puck is out of play. Also, students should not get out of their seats while the puck is in play. Students are free to use the restroom and go to concession stands when they wish, but must come back to their seats promptly.

Concert Time Change!

Due to an athletic conflict the 7th and 8th Grade Band concert on Thursday, December 3rd has been changed from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Students should report no later than 7:15.

Homecoming Parade

Dear Parents and Students,

On Friday, October 2^nd, the TKMS 7^th and 8^th Grade Bands will combine to perform in the TK High School Homecoming Parade. Students must report to the middle school band room by 4:30 that afternoon. Students must wear athletic shoes, blue jeans, and their choice of the TKMS Band T-Shirt or some other TK shirt (sports jersey, sweatshirt, etc.). The parade begins at Lee Elementary at 5:15 and ends at the Football Stadium.

As part of the festivities students will receive a pass good for free admission to the game that evening. Also, the high school athletic booster will be offering free food and activities in the parking lot prior to the game. At the conclusion of the parade students will walk back to the Middle School to put away instruments and equipment. The parade should be concluded by 5:45 PM. They will then be released to either take part in the activities and game on their own, or to go home.

Due to the early report time for this event, I will be providing an after-school activity for those students who must stay at school in order to be on time for the 4:30 report time. We will be watching a movie and having snacks in the band room. However, I do need an accurate count of how many students will be staying so that I may purchase the snacks. With that in mind, please fill out and return the below information so that I can plan for the appropriate number of students.

Performance Schedule for 2009-2010

TKMS Bands Schedule of Events for 2009-2010

 

6^th Grade

Winter Concert – Tuesday, December 8^th, 7:00 PM @ TKMS Gym

 

Spring Concert – Monday, June 7^th, 7:00 PM @ TKMS Gym

 

 

7^th Grade

Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 2^nd. Report to TKMS at 4:15, parade starts at 5:15

 

Winter Concert – Thursday, December 3^rd, 7:00 PM @ TKMS Gym

 

Grand Rapids Griffins National Anthem performance @ Van Andel Arena – Saturday, Jan. 16^th, 5:00-10:00 (optional activity)

 

Portage Northern Band Festival Performance – Exact day and time will be assigned in January. Performance will most likely be March 22^nd in the late afternoon or evening.

 

Spring Concert – Monday, May 24^th, 7:00 PM @ TKMS Gym

 

Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 31^st, 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM @ downtown Middleville.

 

 

8^th Grade

Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 2^nd. Report to TKMS at 4:15, parade starts at 5:15

 

Winter Concert – Thursday, December 3^rd, 7:00 PM @ TKMS Gym

 

Grand Rapids Griffins National Anthem performance @ Van Andel Arena – Saturday, Jan. 16^th, 5:00-10:00 (optional activity)

 

Portage Northern Band Festival Performance – Exact day and time will be assigned in January. Performance will most likely be March 23^rd in the late afternoon or evening.

 

Spring Concert – Monday, May 24^th, 7:00 PM @ TKMS Gym

 

Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 31^st, 9:30 AM to 11:15 AM @ downtown Middleville.

6th Grade Summer Band Camp

Summer Band 2009

 

TKMS 6^th grade beginning band camp will begin on August17^th and 18^th. This is a great way for students to get started on their instrument in smaller, like-instrument groups. Please see the schedule below for specific days and times. The cost of the camp is $20.00, payable by cash or check made out to Thornapple Kellogg Schools. This is an optional activity. Students who are unable to attend usually catch up quickly during the school year with the help of those students who were able to attend. Those students renting or buying an instrument from Meyer Music (1-800-792-0123) should receive their instrument the first day of band camp.

 

Week 1 (August 17^th – 21^st)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday          Tuesday/Thursday

9:00  Clarinets                       9:00  Trumpets

10:00         Flutes                                      10:00         Trombones/Baritone

11:00         Saxes                                      11:00         Percussion

 

          Week 2 (August 24^th – 28^th)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday          Tuesday/Thursday

9:00 Trumpets                       9:00 Clarinets

10:00 Trombones/Baritones          10:00 Flutes

11:00 Percussion                            Saxes

 

Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone classes meet:

Week 1: 8/17 & 8/19 & 8/21        Week 2: 8/25 & 8/27

 

Trumpet/Trombone/Baritone/Percussion classes meet:

Week 1: 8/18 & 8/20  Week 2: 8/24 & 8/26 & 8/28

6th Grade Band Sign-ups

There is still plenty of time for current 5th grade students to sign up for 6th grade beginning band for the 2009-2010 school year. If your child would like to be part of the TKMS Band Program, please email me at mhagemann@tkschools.org, or call at 269-795-3349 ext. 4659. Let me know his or her name and which instrument they will be playing. Many of our students obtain their instruments from Meyer Music either by purchase or their rental program. If finances do not allow for this please let me know as we have a limited number of school-owned instruments for students to use free of charge who may be in this situation.

2009 8th Grade Band Festival

Dear Parents and Students,

 

On Tuesday, March 24^th, the TK 8^th Grade Band will be participating in the 2009 Michigan Wind and Percussion Festival at Portage Northern High School. This is an exciting opportunity as the band will be playing for a panel of judges which include the Band Directors from Western Michigan University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Grand Valley State University. After our performance one of those directors will conduct a ½ hour clinic with our band. Here is the schedule:

 

Tuesday, March 24^th, 2009

2:00 Students are released from class to load busses.

2:15 Leave TKMS

3:30 Arrive Portage Northern High School.

3:45 Warm-up/Set-up time

4:20 Performance

4:45 Judge’s Clinic

5:15 Load busses, depart PNHS

5:30 Stop for dinner at Ci Ci’s Pizza (all you can eat pizza, salad, pasta and pop for $6.50)

7:30 Arrive @ TKMS

 

Students should either wear or bring to school their black and white clothes for our performance. Also, students should bring $6.50 for dinner at Ci Ci’s Pizza. If there is a financial situation that prevents a student from bringing money for dinner, please let me know and I will make sure that student is confidentially taken care of. If you have any questions, please contact me at school at 795-7251 ext. 4659.

Also, if you would like to be a chaperone, please call me at your earliest convenience.

 

Mark Hagemann

TKMS Band