Fred S. Engle Middle School
Instrumental Team
Mr. Skoniczin

                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                  December 2, 2008

TO: Band Members and Their Families
FR: Mr. Skoniczin
RE: Winter Concert

          Greetings from the Music Team of the Fred S. Engle Middle School. Like you, we can hardly believe that December is upon us. Already, preparations for the annual Winter Concert are in high gear. In this letter, you will find information concerning the instrumental concert on Wednesday, December 17.

I.      THE CONCERT:

          A. Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008.
          B. Place: The Avon Grove High School Auditorium.
          C. Time: 7:30 p.m.
          D. Reporting Time:     7:00 p.m.     (report to the band room)

DO NOT REPORT BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME.
CONCERT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

II.    ATTIRE:

          A.      Black Shoes.
          B.      Black Socks.
          C.      Black Pants.
          D.      White Shirt.
          E.      Band Vest.
          F.      NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS.

II.    ATTIRE (cont.):

          G.      Band Vests will be distributed according to the following schedule:

                 Gold Band:   Wednesday, December 3
                                      Thursday, December 4
                                      Friday, December 5
                 Red Band:    Tuesday, December 9
                                      Wednesday, December 10
                                      Thursday, December 11
                                      Distribution will be from 7:25 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.

III.   MUSIC:

          Gold Band:                       Red Band:                       Jazz Band:
          O Most Wonderful             A Christmas Trilogy         Merry Gentlemen
          I Wonder As I Wander       Two Austrian Carols         I’ll Be Home for…
          Shalom Chaverim               Hanukkah Holiday            All I Want for …
          Christmas Time with …      Up on the House Top …  F.S.E. Blues
          Carol of the Drum                                                      Jingle Bell Rock
         

Music must be passed off by Friday, December 12,
during your regular lesson time.

IV.   DRESS REHEARSAL:

          A. Dress rehearsal will take place Wednesday, December 17, during the
              school day.
          B. The schedule of times is:

GROUP

REPORT TO THE BAND ROOM

REHEARSAL

RETURN TO THE BAND ROOM

Red Band

7:50

8:00‑9:00

9:20

Gold Band

9:00

9:15‑10:30

10:50

Jazz Band

12:45

12:50‑2:00

2:15

 

IV.   DRESS REHEARSAL (cont.):

          C. All students should check with their regularly scheduled classroom            teachers for assignments and class work. Rehearsal is not an excuse for                  missed work.
          D. Students are reminded that we are guests of the high school and                         should act accordingly. Future concerts and trips depend on outstanding                  behavior.

V. HOLIDAY ENSEMBLE:

          Several members of the Gold Band will be representing the Instrumental Team when they travel to area nursing homes. These students, along with the Avon Grove Singers, will travel to Chatham Acres and Jenners Pond Nursing Homes on Monday, December 22. They will present holiday concerts to the residents. All members of the holiday ensemble are reminded to turn in their Green permission forms by Friday, December 5.

          That's the update for now. The concert promises to be excellent. I am very pleased by the hard work and outstanding effort. Let's continue on our journey of musical excellence. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact me at school. Thanks again for your help and cooperation. Have a great holiday season.

Sincerely,

Richard J. Skoniczin, Jr.
Instrumental Director

                           

Fred S. Engle Middle School

Winter Concert

Orchestral Team: Thursday, December 11, 2008
Vocal Team: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Band Instrumental Team: Wednesday, December 17, 2008

7:30 p.m.

Avon Grove High School Auditorium