Graduation 2017

     One of the the most important performances of the year for the Choirs and Band at Southern Wells are our performances at the Commencement Ceremony each year.  And, it always occurs after school is out for the summer break.  This creates challenges for us as an organization each year.  It is where we find out who our committed musicians are in the program.

     How do we keep our musical skills fine tuned and our instruments, whether it be a trumpet or the voice, in prime working order in the days between final exams and the graduation ceremony?  I encourage all of our musicians to keep in mind that our school year isn't truly over until the last tassel is turned on Sunday afternoon June 4th  Watch email, Twitter, Facebook, and Remind for reminders of that fact.

     Some things that you can do individually include drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated. This is important to vocal musicians, but is also important to healthy well being for instrumentalists as well.  Make it a point to play your music if you are in band to keep up your finger dexterity and embouchure muscles strong.  That also may include humming parts of the music that you have memorized.  Even better, get your instrument out of its case and actually play a little bit each day, more if you can.  Remember, we hope that you actually enjoy playing and singing and aren't just taking band or choir as just another class.  It is much more special than that.  Don't take it for granted!

     

Some dates to put on your calendar:

Sat, June 3rd - Band rehearsal - 10-11:45 AM in the gym with lunch provided at 11:30 AM.  Seniors please come          at 11:00 to practice "Groovee!"
   

Sun, June 4th - Graduation Day - 3:30 PM  (3:00 for band prelude concert)

I appreciate each and everyone of you and the role you play in the music department here at Southern Wells.