The WEEKLY Blast (8/17/25)

17 August 2025

Maverick Family,

Good morning and I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

All Students and Parents, Please be sure to read ALL of The WEEKLY Blast to stay informed and organized.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

IMPORTANT FOR NEW & RETURNING PARENTS/STUDENTS - SUBSCRIBE TO THE MIAMI ARTS STUDIO BANDS CALENDAR: (This will allow you to have ALL dates for the MAS Bands on your Phone and Computer Calendars) -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

MUSIC INSTRUMENT AGREEMENT FORM:

Please make sure you have completed and turned in your Music Instrument Agreement form.

LOCKER PAYMENTS:

The rental fee is $12 cash. This must be completed by Wednesday, August 20th.

BAND MAGNET FEES:

Band Magnet Fees are payable through OSP and must be paid by August 31st. Mr. Rivero will be posting info soon on how to access OSP.

• The Magnet Fees are as follows:

-Band Magnet Fee $80 (This is for ALL Band Students)

-Jazz Fee is $40 (This is only for students registered for a Jazz Band Class)

LEADERSHIP STAFF:

There will be a meeting this Tuesday, August 19th from 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM to organize the Band Room.

MAS RITMO INTEREST MEETING:

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining MAS Ritmo. The Interest Meeting will be Tuesday, August 19th, from 2:40 PM - 3:15 PM.

CHAIR PLACEMENT AUDITIONS:

Chair placements for the Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony will take place Tuesday, August 19th during Band Class.

ALL STATE AUDITIONS:

The deadline for signing up to audition for All-State is Thursday, August 21st. See Mr. R to register.

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SCHEDULES:

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

MONDAY, 8/18:

("A" Day (1,3,5,7))

TUESDAY, 8/19:

("B" Day (2,4,6,8))

• Chair Placement Auditions for SB and WS during Band Class

• 2:40 PM - 3:15 PM, MAS Ritmo Interest Meeting

• 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM, Leadership Staff Meeting - Organization of the Band Room

WEDNESDAY, 8/20:

("A" Day (1,3,5,7))

THURSDAY, 8/21:

("B" Day (2,4,6,8))

• Last day to sign up with Mr. R for ALL-STATE Auditions

FRIDAY, 8/22:

("A" Day (1,3,5,7))

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NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

MONDAY, 8/25:

("B" Day (2,4,6,8))

TUESDAY, 8/26:

("A" Day (1,3,5,7))

WEDNESDAY, 8/27:

("B" Day (2,4,6,8))

• 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM, MAS Ritmo Rehearsal
  

THURSDAY, 8/28:

("A" Day (1,3,5,7))

FRIDAY, 8/29:

("B" Day (2,4,6,8))