Good Technology Resource

This is a great resource with live links that we got at Midwest.  We were just talking about technology with some directors and thought this would help.  Enjoy.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B25c8i_tZuocdGNfdl91bGZWSFE/view?usp=sharing

Enjoy!

LAST DAY FOR MMEA REGISTRATION

Today is the last day to pre-register for MMEA 2016.
Save your time and frustration in the GIANT LINE by registering on the MMEA website.  This is also the year that we vote for officers so please do that as well.

https://www.mmea.net/content/2016-mmea-conference-pre-registration

Read all boxes on MMEA website to navigate the registration process.  For retired members you do NOT have to log in to register.

JR.HIGH and ELEMENTARY HONOR CHOIR REMINDERS

As a reminder, your deadline of entering students is approaching and will be here sooner than we know it!  In November, I sent out the Google form for you to enter your students (names and sizes later).  January 8 the deadline for your registration.  It will tell us several bits of information:

1) How many students you are bringing.  This number guides so many of our decisions and needs to be finalized by then. 

2) How much money you owe:  What I mean to say is, by January 8, you are committing to that amount and that number.  If you are unable to bring all of your students REPLACE THEM.  If you do not bring them, we cannot refund their amounts unless we are notified PRIOR to the January 8 deadline. 

That's right--once January 8 sails away, you are responsible for that amount and for that number of students.  

After January 8, Ian and I will quickly send out something to collect sizes.  I  do not mean to put the rush on you but it will have to be a quick turn around so we can have Larry print the shirts.  If I may offer a suggestion, please collect your sizes ASAP of the students you have.  That way, when the form comes, you don't have to wait on them.

Another reminder--your total includes t-shirt, lunch, and registration fee. You are not able to opt out of any of those fees as it is assigned to each participating member. 

*The rehearsal tracks will be coming to you this weekend.  I'll send the link to dropbox as soon as they are available.

*I've had a few of you ask me if you can bring extra boys and after talking over it with Ian we've decided that there isn't any need.  We'd like you to stick to the formula and not bring any extra kids.  We're trying to keep things consistent for all schools and allowing some schools to bring more guys just to have more guys doesn't seem quite fair.

Here is the link for registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RrrTm9ny3-IGL3dwQJAVAnTVDFBj4vDPyVWXP2OIx20/viewform?usp=send_form

Alicia

District Band Rehearsal for 1/9/2016 Cancelled

DISTRICT BAND REHEARSALS for January 9, 2016 have been CANCELLED.

With the snow moving in early tomorrow morning and the amount of snow predicted in certain parts of our district, we are going to cancel the District Band rehearsal for tomorrow.  Safety of transporting students is a very high priority and I think we should be more safe than sorry. 

Please work with your students on their music for next weekend. Double check to see if they need anything special, i.e. mutes, etc.  Have them listen to the tunes on JWPepper, etc.  Please help them be prepared for next Saturday.  They will really enjoy both Dr. Jones and Mr. Mathews.  

I will send out one more email next week with a reminder about the rehearsal/concert.

Thank you to everyone who was willing to volunteer with rehearsal tunes/sectionals this weekend.  

Have a great snow weekend!

Lori Hutton

SCMMEA Band VP​

417.859.2120  ext 2221

Lori.Hutton@mjays.us

2015-2016 List of MSHSAA Registered Schools

Below is information from Davine Davis from MSHSAA.

To be able to participate in any 2015-2016 music activity that is MSHSAA sanctioned, your school has to register through MSHSAA.  This is usually done by an administrator. This also applies to MSHSAA Junior High/Middle Schools as well.  Attached to this email is an excel document listing all schools (high school, junior high and affiliate) who have registered as of Aug 3rd.  Please check to see if your school has indeed been registered and if not, contact your administrator right away.  If the school is not listed in this document the school may not participate in any MSHSAA music activity.

2015-2016 List of Schools Document

Summer Meeting August 22, 2015

 

Summer Meeting Schedule

August 22, 2015 @ Parkview High School, Springfield MO

8:00 AM Registration/Breakfast provided by Springfield Music. We will have computers set up for registration. Please make sure you register!!

9:00 AM General Session with Scott Lang

Encouragement & motivation for all teachers!High energy and Lots of fun!

11:30 PM Lunch provided by Springfield Music:

Brisket, Chicken, sides, dessert. Business Meeting during lunch

12:30 PM Break Out Sessions:

HS Vocal Reading Session

Jr. High/Elementary Reading Session

Band Session: Linda Huck

NEW THIS YEAR:

• Each teacher will receive an SCMMEA swag bag with gifts from local businesses.
• JW Pepper will have K-12 Vocal, Band, and Orchestra Music displayed. They will be there from 8am - 3pm. Bring a PO or credit card and get some music for the year!

REGISTER HERE

Please let us know you are attending the meeting so we have enough food and chairs…

Each VP has emailed out a registration form.  If you need that link or have any questions please email Allyson Tipton, allysontipton@gmail.com.

Free White Marching Shoes and Hats

Bolivar recently switched over to black marching shoes with our new uniform.  We have 100+ pairs of free white marching shoes to give away.  The catch is, you must take them all.  We also have many white cowboy style hats to give away.  If you take one hat, you must take them all.

Let me know if you are interested in either the shoes or hats:  smcclard@bolivarschools.org 

Steve McClard
417-777-0150