The 5th grade band “Informance” originally scheduled for November 18 has been rescheduled for December 2 at 6:30 PM in the HMS Cafeteria. Musicians should report to the band room no later than 6:15 and set up there instruments and then proceed to the cafeteria. Dress as if you were having your picture taken.
Due to a family illness in Mr. Robins’ family, tomorrow’s 5th grade band informance will be rescheduled to a later date – likely the week after Thanksgiving. Please ask your child to listen to the announcements for a new date. It will also be sent through email and posted on the school website and this website. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
On Friday November 19, 2010, the HMS 7th and 8th grade band will travel to UNH in Durham to watch and listen to the UNH Wind Symphony and Wildcat Marching Band perform as part of the annual UNH Band Extravaganza.
We will leave HMS at 10:00 am and return around 1:45 pm.
Permission slips were sent home last week along with bag lunch order forms. We will be gone while lunch is served so all band members need to bring a bag lunch. Those who usually purchase lunch from the cafeteria can use the lunch form to order a bag lunch that will be ready when we leave on Friday.
The waiting is over! Check the cast list for this year’s musical – “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”.
Questions should be directed to Mrs. Latham – lathamj@hampstead.k12.nh.us or Mr. Dionne – robertdmusic@gmail.com
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown Cast List
Show your school spirit and help support the HMS Music programs!!! Order your HMS logo apparel from the HMS Music Boosters! The order form can be downloaded by clicking below. Orders must be submitted by November 15, 2010 and WILL be delivered before the Holiday Vacation!
This years musical theater production will be “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”
Those interested in auditioning should download and return the audition form (below) to Mrs. Latham ASAP. You may also bring the audition form to your audition.
Auditions will be held on November 3 for Grades 7 &8, November 4 for Grades 5&6 and November 5 for callbacks. All auditions will take place in the bandroom from 3-5PM.
Below is a link to a presentation given by composer and college music professor Jack Stamp that talks about the level of achievement all musicians strive for.
I’m posting from a mobile device so I’m not sure how the link will work.
Enjoy!
Some of you, especially those with multiple user accounts on Windows Vista, have been experiencing issues with the SmartMusic Interactive Software.
There is a known issue with this operating system and a few suggested fixes. First, make sure your firewall (Windows and/or otherwise) is set to allow SmartMusic through. Secondly, set the program to “Run as Administrator” on all accounts.
Failing this, you may have to contact SmartMusic support at http://www.smartmusic.com/support or by calling 866-240-4041. The support staff is based in Minnesota and VERY helpful and willing to solve your problem.
One HMS parent has also started this thread on the SmartMusic support forum. You may want to follow it if you’re having the same issues.
http://forum.makemusic.com/default.aspx?f=23&m=304625
If you are still having issues, we do have some machines here at HMS set up so that your child can play and record their assignments here.
This year, the Hampstead School District has provided each 7th and 8th grade band student with a subscription to the SmartMusic Interactive Music Software. Watch this quick video that talks about the benefits of practicing with SmartMusic.
