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The WEEKLY Blast (10/5/24)

5 OCT 2024


Maverick Family,


Good morning.


This past week saw improvements for all Bands, however, I must express my disappointment with the conduct displayed in Band Rehearsals during and after school, as well as the lack of preparation (practice) for class.


It is unacceptable to have side conversations while your Directors are trying to conduct rehearsal. Respectful communication is crucial, and I am hearing an alarming amount of chatter that detracts from our goals, even after it is addressed. We have established expectations in this program, and they begin with respect - for your Directors and for one another.


Your performance preparation is suffering due to these distractions and lack of preparation of your repertoire at home. Please understand that if this behavior continues, it will negatively affect the student's grade. The expectation from MDCPS and MAS is that each student practice on their instrument for 25 minutes a day. That is enough time for students to gain mastery of their repertoire as well as advance their basic skills and fundamentals.


We want everyone to enjoy their experience at MAS, but it is essential that we prioritize respect and preparadeness at all times. Let’s work together to ensure that our future rehearsals are productive and respectful.


We all dedicate a lot of time to do this. Let’s make it worth it. Next week is a new week - Rise to the challenge and let’s be better!


Thank you for your attention to this matter and please be sure to read ALL of The WEEKLY Blast.



ANNOUNCEMENTS:


"GIVE BUTTER"

We began the "Give Butter" Fundraiser two weeks ago. If you can, please contribute as we utilize those funds to assist all of our Band Students.



LONDON:

THE SECOND LONDON REHEARSAL IS MONDAY, 10/7, FROM 2:45 - 4:00 PM. The remaining Rehearsal Schedule for London is posted on our website calender and is as follows: 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 12/16, and 12/18 from 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM. Click on https://www.masbandmiami.com/calendar-1 for the Calendar:



MAS RITMO UPCOMING PERFORMANCE:

-MAS Ritmo Field Trip/Performance on Th., 10/17, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM, at the Federal Reserve for Hispanic Heritage.



MAGNET FEES ARE DUE:

Parents - You can now pay all Magnet Fees through OSP. Jazz Fee is $40.00 and Band Fee is $80.00.

Final day to pay is 10/18.



SUBSCRIBE TO THE MIAMI ARTS STUDIO BANDS CALENDAR:

We now have the link to the website calendar active! -Click on the link below

-Scroll down and Click on "Subscribe to Calendar" to have all of our dates populate on your Calendars: https://www.masbandmiami.com/calendar-1



CONCERT DATES FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR:

-Please see The BAND App for a PDF of all of our Concerts. These dates are also posted on our website Calender at https://www.masbandmiami.com/calendar-1



PARENTS - BECOME A CHAPERONE/VOLUNTEER: 

Please try and become a Chaperone/Volunteer on the parent portal. Go to www.dadeschools.net to register. We need parents that are cleared for both Level 1 (In county & Non overnight) and Level 2 (Overnight and everywhere). -For Level 1, you fill out on the portal and it takes about 10 min. Then after you register, you bring in your license to the school to complete the process.

-For Level 2, Do the same process and select level 2. Then go to school to show your license and get the letter for your fingerprinting appointment. At this time of the year it is very quick.  


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SCHEDULES:


THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:


MONDAY, 10/7:

London Band Rehearsal, 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM


TUESDAY, 10/8:

 MAS Ritmo Rehearsal, 2:40 PM - 5:30 PM


WEDNESDAY, 10/9:

Band Cookie Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

 

THURSDAY, 10/10:

Jen Jazz Club Concession Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

*Band Mentoring, 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM



NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:


TUESDAY, 10/15:

 MAS Ritmo Rehearsal, 2:40 PM - 5:30 PM


WEDNESDAY, 10/16:

Band Cookie Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

 

THURSDAY, 10/17:

MAS Ritmo Field Trip/Performance, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Federal Reserve

Jen Jazz Club Concession Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

*Band Mentoring, 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM




 







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