Common Question...

A common question recently seems to be: Is it too late to join band?

The Answer is NO! ITS NOT too late.

As a matter of fact we would love to have you. Several 7th and 8th graders are still signing up daily. However, it is important that we meet with each student entering band and help them get set on an instrument, both for scheduling and purchasing purposes. The last group opportunity to do this is on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008. Students may schedule a 10 minute slot between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Any 7th or 8th grade student that would like to join the band at ZEJH should contact Ms. Todd by calling 315-5706 (please leave a message) or click here for email.

Check it out!

Summer is a good time for students to encounter a different kind of music and right here in Talladega at that. Spirit Drum and Bugle Corp will be on the THS campus during the first week of June for a week of rehearsals. For those of you not familiar with Drum Corp visit http://www.dci.org/ for more information, including ticket information, and to view various groups. There are several shows this year that are close to Talladega and would be great to go to with a group of friends. They include; Spain Park, Atlanta, and Jacksonville.

Below is a video of Spirit from the 2007 season. (It may take a minute to download. If the video does not begin automatically click the play button on the bottom left to view.)

Check back often for times and updates on the practice schedule of Spirit while they are here in Talladega. I will list good times to come by and watch them practice as soon as they are available. I hope that several of our students will be able to come out and see first hand the practice and process that goes into a group such as this.

Get Around to It!

When summer comes it is easy to fall into the saying 'I will get around to it'. Summer is a great time for you to practice things that may give you extra problems throughout the school year. Summer is a great time to learn and memorize your scales. You can download a scale sheet from the blog if you have lost yours. Set a schedule.... a scale a week and when school starts you will be finishing up the 12 major scales..... avoid simply saying 'I will get around to it".

Have a great, yet productive summer!

Music is Everywhere!

Some of our very talented students were given the assignment to make a poem book for English class. Below are two examples of what their creative minds produced. What a great effort by our students!

Band

There once was a girl in band
Where everyone used a stand
She played the flute
It was really cute
She thought band was grand
-Riley R.

It’s going down,
Meet us in the bandroom,
We are going to play some scales,
Meet us in the bandroom,
So if you think you are better than us,
Meet us in the bandroom,
And it will go down, in the bandroom.
-Kayla M.

Don't miss out!

Do you like music? Do you wish you could do something fun and interesting with your friends? Field trips anyone? Membership in a group that will help you to excel both academically and socially?

It's that time of year! Ms. Todd and the ZEJH band are looking for new members. ANYONE that would like to join the ZEJH or THS bands are welcome to join and should contact Ms. Todd.

Getting started is easy! NO Experience is required! We teach you everything that you need to know. If you would like to sign up for band and have not contacted Ms.Todd, do so immediately. Each year we have an instrument try-out day, giving each student the opportunity to try each instrument. The date has been set: May 21, 2008 at the ZEJH bandroom from 1:00p.m.- 6:30p.m.

We would love for you to come by and try-out an instrument so that you can have the opportunity to join the ZEJH band. To set up a try-out time or to get needed answers to questions please contact Ms. Todd. (315-5706).

So far 7th grade beginning band is off to a great start and numbers are climbing. Don't miss out on a great opportunity.

Climbing to the Top!

There are MANY students in our band that deserve recognition and put forth a great deal of effort on a daily basis. The ZEJH Academic Banquet provided the opportunity to recognize a few of those outstanding students. With hard work, determination, practice and persistence the following awards were given to very deserving students.

7th Grade Outstanding Woodwind player: Ashley S.
7th Grade Outstanding Brass player: Phalon L.
7th Grade Outstanding Percussionist: Justin B.

8th Grade Outstanding Woodwind player: Keyauna M.
8th Grade Outstanding Brass player: Lexie Gates R.
8th Grade Outstanding Percussionist: Luke S.

Congratulations to these outstanding students and all of their efforts. EVERYONE keep up the GREAT work.

Graduation Performance

The 7th and 8th grade band members will perform with the THS band at Graduation on May 22, 2008. The band will meet at 6:00 p.m, graduation begins at 7:00 p.m. Dress for this event is black pants, shoes and socks, with a white shirt.

Rehearsal will be Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the THS Bandroom from 3:30 til 4:30.