Spring Lake Bands - Spring Lake, Michigan

Tentative Itinerary: Wednesday June 12 – Jazz Night

mgrevengoed — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:55:05 +0000

Walter White and Small, Medium @Large in concert with the
Spring Lake Middle School and High School Bands

1:30-2:30 Walter White and Small, Medium @Large soundcheck
Students can observe soundcheck if you are very quiet!!!

2:45-3:15 Walter White rehearsal with Middle School Jazz Band

3:15-3:45 Walter White rehearsal with High School Jazz Band

4:00-4:50 Walter White Q&A with both jazz bands (think about a great question to ask)

5:00 Dinner break (students can leave instruments in the band room)

6:30 Call time in uniform in high school band room (uniform is all black)

7:00 Concert starts with the Middle School Jazz Band with guest Walter White

7:25 High School Jazz Band with Walter White

7:50-8:00 Short intermission

8:00-9:00 Walter White and Small, Medium @Large performance

2013 Marching Band Information!

mtruszkowski — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:12:43 +0000

Marching Band Camp Handbook 2013

Student fundraiser accounts 2013

Band Camp Chaperone Schedule 2013

Volunteer form

Fifth Grade Band 2013

mgrevengoed — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:39:03 +0000

Welcome Fourth Graders (almost fifth graders!)

Here is the handout we sent home last week after the band presentation. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

4th grade letter 2013

Jazz Night with Walter White and Small, Medium@Large

mtruszkowski — Wed, 29 May 2013 02:42:09 +0000

This year, we are bringing in a FULL group for this year’s Jazz Night. Walter White and his Small, Medium@Large Big Band. They are in Grand Rapids the second week of June to perform at the International Trumpet Guild Conference and will be playing with some some of the finest trumpet players in the world! They have agreed to come to West Michigan a day early and spend some time in Spring Lake with a concert on June 12 at 7pm in the High School Auditorium.

Walter White is a native of Detroit and played in Maynard Ferguson’s band for many years along with being a finalist in the Louis Armstrong International Trumpet Competition. He recently recorded his newest CD with his band entitled “Breaking Good” (some of you will get the joke in the title…) If you want to read more about Walter White and his band, check out: http://walterwhite.brassjarmusic.com

Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for students and seniors and FREE for all Spring Lake Students with ID and children under 12. They are available from any High School or Middle School Jazz Band Student or in the HS or MS offices.

Here are a couple videos for a taste to see what an amazing night this will be in Spring Lake – you really don’t want to miss it!

Album Release Party Highlights

Maynard Ferguson and Walter White Duet

Middle School Jazz Band 2013

mgrevengoed — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:07:52 +0000

JAZZ BAND

We’ve had a fair number of athletic conflicts this year with Jazz Band so we will not be playing at the spring concert on May 6th. We will still have two “out of the school day” performances which are listed below. We will also play for a lunch for the student body and plan a trip to Lloyd’s Bayou retirement home during the day. Those will be announced when the dates get closer. The dates below should go on your calendar now. I also picked some different days for rehearsal and extended them by 15 minutes so maybe we can get some of those who couldn’t do Mondays.

Thursday, May 16th – rehearsal at the Middle School – 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Monday, May 20th – rehearsal at the Middle School – 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Monday, June 3rd – rehearsal at the Middle School – 3:45pm – 4:45pm

May 23 – Fruitport Jazz Festival – Report Time 5:10pm – Perform at 5:30pm – Fruitport Band Shell
It’s at Pomona Park in “Downtown” Fruitport. You will get free food and a ride.
See Mr. G if you need directions to the band shell – you have to get yourself there!
Wear “Spring Lake” apparel.
Plus, it might rain so be prepared (our performance area is covered)
You MUST have your music in a binder and bring clothespins.

June 12 – Jazz Night with Walter White and the Small, Medium @ Large Big Band
Our jazz night is much later this year due to the fact that our guest artist is a FULL band! They are in Grand Rapids for the International Trumpet Guild conference and have agreed to also visit Spring Lake. This should be an exciting night. Put it on your calendar – more info to follow.

We will rehearse and have a clinic during the day so hopefully you can free up your time from noon on.

Evening Report Time – 6:45pm
Dresses or Pants/Blouse for Ladies – not too short on the skirts – ALL BLACK
Dress pants and dress shirts for guys – ALL BLACK

Concert Time 7:00pm

Please practice the following pieces for Fruitport….links go to recordings…

42nd Street

Blue Train

You’ve Got a Friend in Me

C Jam Blues (You Tube video)

Moon River

Cubano Chant