Handbell Music Notes

Dear Parents/Guardians and Scholars,

Hopefully you have heard the wonderful news that your student has been selected to be a member of the Meador Handbell Ensemble. I am thrilled with the enthusiasm and talent that our fifth graders brought to auditions! We will be starting Thursday rehearsals on October 15. Students need to be in the music room and ready to play at 7:15AM. I will open my doors a few minutes early so students may turn in forms, ask questions, and take care of other housekeeping items. It is very important for the group that we start on time and as a reminder, students are only allowed three excused absences over the course of the year. Please drop your student off to the side of the school where they may enter the cafeteria doors and wait at Early Birds.

Conduct- It is also imperative that all Handbell Ensemble members maintain good conduct throughout the entire school year. Please discuss the importance of your student’s behavior in school as a member of the Handbell Ensemble.

Please review the tentative calendar and return the attached form by October 15th. Please plan to have payments in by November 9th.

To stay up to date and receive emails regarding all of the exciting things going on in with the Handbell Ensemble, please be sure to clearly print your email address on the attached “About Me” form and also subscribe to my webpage following these simple steps.

If you have any blank CD’s, braded folders, or sheet protectors that you would like to donate to the ensemble we would greatly appreciate it! We will use the folders in the classroom to hold music, and I would love to be able to send home practice CD’s with the students as we learn new music throughout the year.

I look forward to our first rehearsal on October 15th. I cannot wait to hear everyone’s musical talent blended together. I know it is going to be wonderful! We are all in for a real treat!

Best Regards,

Caitlin Weeks

Thursday Rehearsals-

  • Every Thursday beginning October 15th - 7:15 A.M.

Veterans Day Performance

  • Wednesday, November11th
  • During school hours (for Grandparents only)
  • Thursday, November 12th
  • During School Hours (for Grandparents only)
  • Thursday, November 12th
  • Evening performance for all family and friends- 6:30 P.M.
  • Call time for students- 6:00P.M.

Winter Performance

  • Friday, December 11th
  • Meador Elementary
  • Details TBD

Field trip

  • Thursday, April 7th
  • Field Trip to Incredible Pizza-9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

5th Grade Musical

  • Friday, May 27th

Meador Talent Show

  • Friday, May 19th

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