tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25668511036751269932024-03-21T22:39:06.597-05:00Zora Ellis Jr. High BandUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-83309272737446497702012-02-29T17:40:00.000-06:002012-02-29T17:40:12.222-06:00Band receives SUPERIOR ratings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c1Tpj5OS-IwPaDyGtUSsEY-z3663AYEXSWe5BZCEOoEnaXoOuVgmdRTRCN2ud-BTQnurU7-MPQaHtBMA3VLmxLPpU9jBnawSszBJeHmsizgNorkmVaCfjxDt5eWUH663MknTi_MzrHc/s1600/MPA+band+2012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4c1Tpj5OS-IwPaDyGtUSsEY-z3663AYEXSWe5BZCEOoEnaXoOuVgmdRTRCN2ud-BTQnurU7-MPQaHtBMA3VLmxLPpU9jBnawSszBJeHmsizgNorkmVaCfjxDt5eWUH663MknTi_MzrHc/s400/MPA+band+2012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade band students pictured above. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">These eager students participated in the Alabama State Band Music Performance Assessment </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">held at Gadsden High School on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. They have practiced for countless hours and were rewarded with high marks, an overall Superior rating. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">Congratulations Young Ladies and Gentleman! </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">We are very proud of each of you!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-88541274363743242442011-03-01T08:16:00.002-06:002011-03-01T08:16:57.232-06:00SUPERIOR!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVm1MCw31u98om4OYbM9PaHztPRQFLjph-mu_tTjcHdlSVsg2EBgHnDxFonMIbcaKwr8deQmHeyy0NORiQQXic7KdLrAlkRV-Nc9yWyMdyapZ5xRTC-NuneO8GPz0qoYdT2cKmlddgrE/s1600/congrats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVm1MCw31u98om4OYbM9PaHztPRQFLjph-mu_tTjcHdlSVsg2EBgHnDxFonMIbcaKwr8deQmHeyy0NORiQQXic7KdLrAlkRV-Nc9yWyMdyapZ5xRTC-NuneO8GPz0qoYdT2cKmlddgrE/s1600/congrats.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade Band Students that traveled to Gadsden Alabama for Music Performance Assessment recently. After many weeks of hard work these students performed a concert of three musical pieces for three qualifed judges. After the stage performance the group was escorted to a room where they read and performed a piece of music they had not previously seen. This group of talented students received the highest markes possible, " Superior Ratings". This is the first time that the ZEJH band has made Superior Ratings at State Contest and we are very proud of them. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
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Ms. Todd would like to thank the students for their HARD work, the parents for their unyeilding assistance, the THS band and Mr. McDaniel for their continued support and Mr. Bailey and Mrs. Thomas for the opportunity to have a great band program at Zora Ellis.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-31345632036612489782011-02-18T08:59:00.000-06:002011-02-18T08:59:49.879-06:00MPAMany of our students will be traveling to Gadsden on Wednesday, February 23rd to particpate in Alabama State Music Performance Assesment. The Students have been working hard and we look forward to a great performance. <br />
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Permission forms are due by Monday, February 21st. Please get those in ASAP. <br />
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If you would like to attend the performance, it will be held at Gadsden High School in Gadsden, AL. <br />
We perform at 9:00 am. They will be performing: Manhatten Beach by Micheal Story, To a Skylark by Kevin Mixon and Ceremonium by R. W. Smith. <br />
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You may meet us there or come to ZEJH and leave when we do. We also invite you to eat lunch with us at the Gadsden Mall. <br />
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I am excited about this performance and the day with the students, as I hope they are too. They have really put in some great work! <br />
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You may visit the District II website <a href="http://www.abadistrict2.blogspot.com/">(click here)</a> for a complete schedule of bands.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-60937024403799735112011-01-30T18:14:00.000-06:002011-01-30T18:14:34.808-06:00MPA<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">MPA Preview Concert</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlb0kvqtvpI5GCo-JrXgri2i5pJAntH8sKrq4xbBr0aBvMeK5dKRkwPBPgJ8qu58wymeUuGaK6phyphenhyphenZQHpEyEsryZ0Y_N7ai4WTZkEFhhFhGXUGBqAhxA6AzJ6gwtiSpXVG8u_zGrxfdOg/s1600/music.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlb0kvqtvpI5GCo-JrXgri2i5pJAntH8sKrq4xbBr0aBvMeK5dKRkwPBPgJ8qu58wymeUuGaK6phyphenhyphenZQHpEyEsryZ0Y_N7ai4WTZkEFhhFhGXUGBqAhxA6AzJ6gwtiSpXVG8u_zGrxfdOg/s1600/music.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> Students should have taken home a handout for the trip to BB comer on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We will leave ZEJH at 3:30pm, we will take a school bus. Students will eat at the school prior to leaving. There will be snacks and drinks available for purchase at the event. (more details to come about food and prices) </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">ZEJH performs at 5:00 p.m. at BB Comer High School in Sylacauga.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(all bands in our county will perform; we are first, but will stay and watch every band)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Expected arrival time back at ZEJH is 8:30pm. (this time is an estimate and may change.)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Dress for the event is.... black dress pants, black vests, white band shirt, black bow tie, black band shoes and black socks. (Students should bring this attire to school on a hanger and hang it on the uniform rack in the bandroom.)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We will need chaperons for this trip. Please let Ms. Todd know ASAP if you are willing to chaperone. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">General Admission for spectators is $3.00. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">the BBOT will host a Silent Auction; Doors will open at </span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">6:00 pm. We hope that you plan to attend both of these </span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">events and support the great musical talents of our students </span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">here at ZEJH. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">*All ZEJH band students will meet in the bandroom </span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> at 6:00pm. (Dress for the concert is Black dress pants, black</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> band shoes, BLACK SOCKS, White Band Tux Shirt with</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> Bowtie. 7th grade- red vest; 8th grade- black vest.)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-32245046455113952372010-10-28T09:19:00.006-05:002010-11-01T09:31:32.532-05:00Halloween Concert<div style="text-align: center;"><img class="rg_i" data-src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQY9SNuV-X0aoft4HXPLEBCVtAjjLf-jKPPsH34h6TQkExPsf0&t=1&h=167&w=223&usg=__Lygmln3Okv5OzxtWEy5XIqEN8dE=" height="239" id="y7_F-0DWUD0frM:b" onload="this.style.display='inline';" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQY9SNuV-X0aoft4HXPLEBCVtAjjLf-jKPPsH34h6TQkExPsf0&t=1&h=167&w=223&usg=__Lygmln3Okv5OzxtWEy5XIqEN8dE=" style="display: inline; height: 140px; width: 187px;" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Halloween Concert has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 2nd, at 7:00pm </div><ul><li><div style="text-align: center;">It will be held at Harwell Auditorium (ZEJH)</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Admission is $2 ($1 for ages 5 and under) </div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Band students will wear costumes.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Band students should be in the bandroom and ready to warm-up at 6:00pm. </div></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;">*This event was rescheduled due to severe weather on the original date. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for your understanding and support. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-69711055179219100542010-06-12T11:06:00.000-05:002010-06-12T11:06:11.819-05:00Incoming 7th graders!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEyCNPUCImn9zRWHDoiXIlAEMxmkVsdwekmtEuMkzqeZ7Fd_Vjig28RMB1f_Vxf0F0BmrWpCXf84JwD59JVYHdMcqdNwGe00KbvYtIztrfA8uObx7yseIDCvTNOxEZKWaSusAZxIqfrY/s1600/join+now.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEyCNPUCImn9zRWHDoiXIlAEMxmkVsdwekmtEuMkzqeZ7Fd_Vjig28RMB1f_Vxf0F0BmrWpCXf84JwD59JVYHdMcqdNwGe00KbvYtIztrfA8uObx7yseIDCvTNOxEZKWaSusAZxIqfrY/s200/join+now.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Any incoming 7th grader who has not signed up for band at this point and would like to may still do so. Spots are becoming limited so be sure to do so soon. You may call the ZEJH band office at 256-315-5706 or email Ms. Todd at etodd@mail.talladega-cs.net. <br />
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(Leave a message, it may take a few days for me to get back to you, I am in and out of the office during the summer.)<br />
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If you need additional information please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have. I look forward to meeting you soon.... Ms. Todd.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-4909252367593370162010-04-20T19:38:00.000-05:002010-04-20T19:38:37.373-05:00Solo and Ensemble<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/ic/browse-glitter.jsp" target="_blank"><img alt="Glitter Symbols - ImageChef.com" height="200" src="http://cdn-img1.imagechef.com/w/100420/anm676feef8f2cb4b27.gif" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/ic/browse-glitter.jsp" target="_blank"> </a><br />
Today, 44 excited 7th and 8th grade band students boarded the bus and traveled to Solo and Ensemble Competition held in Lincoln, AL. Nervousness, anticipation, excitement and pride could all be felt from the students as they awaited their time to perform. Encouraging words from a friend, a listening ear and reassurance were offered from many students both before and after performances. The task at hand can be one that is difficult at an age when students have so many reservations. However, the many hours of preparation that each student put into their solos, duets and trio performances did not go unnoticed by the judges. The students received a total of 46 superior ratings, something to be very proud of. <br />
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Not only did the students have success musically, but each parent should be gleaming with pride from the representation that your student had today of their school, their band, themselves and you. Discipline was not an issue. EVERY student was well behaved and respectful the entire day to everyone they encountered, including the stop for lunch and the actual event. <br />
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I am so proud of each student for the hard work portrayed, the desire to be good and the outstanding behavior. Accomplishments such as these only continue to increase the quality of each student and our band program, not to mention the effect that it will have for future experiences at ZEJH and as the students continue on to Talladega High School as members of the band. I hope that everyone involved feels that they gained something from the experience and that those students that did not have the opportunity to participate this time will join in the fun next time. What a good day for the students of the Zora Ellis Band. Keep up the good work and continue to grow both musically and as an individual. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-88958107396857717462010-04-20T19:09:00.001-05:002010-04-20T19:11:23.427-05:00<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.imagechef.com/" target="_blank"> <img alt="ImageChef Custom Images" src="http://cdn-img1.imagechef.com/w/100420/anm7922d18c3a18dd67.gif" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations to Ms. Keisha Johnson winner of the Ipod touch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone that participated and supported the ZEJH band program. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-49992674577181404272010-03-07T10:01:00.000-06:002010-03-07T10:01:10.929-06:00ORDERS DUE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoiOz1ZB-0XsU1LHj5lbJvRr_gby3_VVmxJQMqF-RkJUVKFPPTPdSIVnJuhG5U9IfnAWM7ePPGqGJbjoEOWXpK70LRAH4LaUGl9YQWam2AR-fyQwhgGuJp7WJWoX_f5VhY5oOyjXrQEk/s1600-h/krispy_kreme.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoiOz1ZB-0XsU1LHj5lbJvRr_gby3_VVmxJQMqF-RkJUVKFPPTPdSIVnJuhG5U9IfnAWM7ePPGqGJbjoEOWXpK70LRAH4LaUGl9YQWam2AR-fyQwhgGuJp7WJWoX_f5VhY5oOyjXrQEk/s200/krispy_kreme.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>ALL Krispy Kreme Doughnut orders are due on <b>MONDAY, March 8, 2010.</b> <br />
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Turn them in to Ms. Todd before the end of the school day. <br />
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Be sure that you have clearly marked ALL orders and collected the money for those orders placed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-51146291153850425092010-02-28T21:55:00.001-06:002010-02-28T21:56:10.035-06:00REMINDER!!!!<div style="color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">REMINDER: 8th grade Band Meeting (Mandatory)</span></div><div style="color: cyan; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Talladega High School Band Room</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">Monday, March 1st</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: cyan;">6:00pm</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-83913951977582184842010-02-26T10:53:00.001-06:002010-02-26T10:58:37.188-06:00MPA<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn-img1.imagechef.com/w/100226/e7b3d5bc79358ed1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ImageChef Word Mosaic - ImageChef.com" border="0" src="http://cdn-img1.imagechef.com/w/100226/e7b3d5bc79358ed1.gif" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> After many weeks of hard work, practice, preparation and perseverance the time had finally come for the 42 7th and 8th graders from Zora Ellis to sit on stage and present to the listeners their best musical efforts. Butterflies were amidst as the young musicians entered the warm-up room, many of them for the very first time. However, focus, preparation and good listening skills aided them in getting off to a great start. The travel from room to stage was very brief, yet the anticipation of what was about to come was almost overwhelming. Fear, anticipation, nervousness, excitement and pride could be seen among the bright faces of the 47 musicians as they took the stage at Gadsden High School to present their musical selections: <em>Mt. Vernon March</em> by Tom Molter, <em>Dancing the Skies</em> by Kevin Mixon and <em>Furioso</em> by R.W. Smith. </div><br />
The moment they had been waiting for was more than some expected. As the students looked across the audience and saw the groups of other musicians and parents that had come to see them, including the Talladega High School Band, you could see a sense of wonder in their eyes. Wonder if what they very about to do would be good enough, wonder if a much rehearsed passage would be correct, wonder if the judges would like what they hear and the reoccurring question "what if I mess up?".<br />
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It was quite a large gathering for 8:30 a.m as the group presented with pride the final product of their many weeks of hard work, receiving ratings of "Excellent" from all three judges. As each piece ended and the next began you could see the wondering looks and fear turn into accomplishment and pride, as they successfully accomplished the task at hand. <br />
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But it's not over yet. We very quickly were escorted from stage to the sight-reading room so that we could give our best efforts to present a never seen before piece to the overseeing judge. The 18 7th graders and 24 8th graders eagerly waited as they listened to the judge explain the rules and distributed the folders. Opening the folders with wide eyes the students began to listen and prepare as we began going through the <em>NEW</em> piece. The process was the same as we practiced; yet time seemed to fly. It was very quick that we were given the signal to go ahead and present the piece to the best of our ability. The students did so with great effort, receiving a rating of "Excellent" from the sight-reading judge as well. <br />
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I am very proud of our students and the and the musical accomplishments that they made not only on Wednesday at MPA or during the weeks leading up to MPA, but for the entire time that they have been in band, whether it is the two years the 8th graders have spent or the almost one for the 7th grade beginners. The cooperation, behavior and efforts of these young student's should be commended. What great young people with great futures ahead of them. Congratulations Band!! Keep up the good work.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-49228578529377462522010-02-14T22:13:00.003-06:002010-02-14T22:19:25.710-06:00Make that SALE!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mH1AeNub1cWtZaP48mNEchZJ9iT8Jbma5qK88JO_97itgjskIUkF2-OmtYom1VBWDWLhnxaQH_BWXLQQ9l1-SOck4NMBQZilP8rcChQSnjy49EWdHHnhS529LfB-f_LUPEsHBdnSSaU/s1600-h/cookie+dough.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mH1AeNub1cWtZaP48mNEchZJ9iT8Jbma5qK88JO_97itgjskIUkF2-OmtYom1VBWDWLhnxaQH_BWXLQQ9l1-SOck4NMBQZilP8rcChQSnjy49EWdHHnhS529LfB-f_LUPEsHBdnSSaU/s320/cookie+dough.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438318755770088434" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The annual cookie dough fundraiser is underway!<br />This year the sale includes cookie dough, cheese cake, pretzels, funnel cakes, coffee and other items that might be of interest. The quality is top notch! <br /><br />Student Prizes: One free item for the first 10 items sold.<br />Then a free item for every 5 sold after the initial 10.<br />The top seller receives $50.00 cash.<br /><br />Money and forms are due to Ms. Todd on February 25, 2010<br />Make checks payable to ZEJH.<br /><br />Items will be in the week following Spring Break. As soon as I know<br />the exact delivery date I will let everyone know.<br /><br />Thank you for your help raising funds for the ZEJH band program!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-62285515402415028132010-02-14T21:56:00.004-06:002010-02-14T22:05:31.693-06:00Hoover Winter Odyssey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyhHmAKf2JJf_7ZTEdII-GexoLFqroHqS69LrG45Fo9-h-xRiICdZwAyNy-fzw0mzBSiwoRpOCTOicoBelNETSbyEEYI6X_SfzwbA1ICCvDfX_nMokWRIsKixOWX9toORyzd_lRKNZ1o/s1600-h/hoover+invitation.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyhHmAKf2JJf_7ZTEdII-GexoLFqroHqS69LrG45Fo9-h-xRiICdZwAyNy-fzw0mzBSiwoRpOCTOicoBelNETSbyEEYI6X_SfzwbA1ICCvDfX_nMokWRIsKixOWX9toORyzd_lRKNZ1o/s320/hoover+invitation.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438314314960044802" border="0" /></a><br />The Ellis Emeralds, Dega Darlins and Dega Addition will be competing at Hoover High School in the Hoover Winter Odyssey winter guard competition on Saturday, February 27, 2010. This is the closest competition to Talladega. We invite everyone to come see the guards in action. The competition starts at 12 noon with percussion groups. Our groups perform at the following times.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ellis Emeralds: 4pm<br />Dega Addition: 4:55pm<br />Dega Darlins: 8:05pm<br /><br />Awards are at 9:45pm<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Admission is $7.00<br />We hope to see a large crowd from Talladega.<br />See you there.<br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-67172678444400900552010-02-14T21:40:00.007-06:002010-02-14T21:45:42.516-06:00MPA practice<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwSNP3DLALKd23qORZ9dnuJZKzqDPlJUEWQvF3XvultmGzubif1xxf5V2VnENupwiMbOrPe4_ZvSDkwOUnMOMXw6KNgIJjeAm0d_vJdB4GMY6w_IiV7MWuj_CFu4XTx4l16pI5bS-3Gg/s1600-h/conductor.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwSNP3DLALKd23qORZ9dnuJZKzqDPlJUEWQvF3XvultmGzubif1xxf5V2VnENupwiMbOrPe4_ZvSDkwOUnMOMXw6KNgIJjeAm0d_vJdB4GMY6w_IiV7MWuj_CFu4XTx4l16pI5bS-3Gg/s320/conductor.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438310258045696258" border="0" /></a>7th and 8th Grade Students attending MPA<br /><br />Just a reminder that we have after school practice this Thursday immediately following school until 4:30<br /><br /><br />Please review your schedule that I gave you<br />in class for rehearsal and sectional information<br /><br />In the meantime PRACTICE at HOME!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-79136038316489910632010-02-14T21:30:00.003-06:002010-02-14T21:39:28.195-06:00Low Brass Sectional<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJZkHfhTAsRiZ90x3Ae_5qi-6ORlBpWFMUm_Q5x2QWVySDovnUfOi9ew0VE_pFotwLu1oNufuwKqLxtPq6jUjDGTsXEZssRa59HvH6EGAOoCNip2EQS2_WVFYGhpGR0QgjFtlO7_2szI/s1600-h/tuba.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJZkHfhTAsRiZ90x3Ae_5qi-6ORlBpWFMUm_Q5x2QWVySDovnUfOi9ew0VE_pFotwLu1oNufuwKqLxtPq6jUjDGTsXEZssRa59HvH6EGAOoCNip2EQS2_WVFYGhpGR0QgjFtlO7_2szI/s320/tuba.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438309324639003042" border="0" /></a>Low Brass Players for MPA<br /><br />Don't forget about our Sectionals<br />scheduled for this week;<br />Monday and Wednesday.<br />Immediately after schoolUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-71538500997931595182010-02-04T19:58:00.002-06:002010-02-04T20:05:26.480-06:00Good rehearsal!I am really proud of the work you guys are getting done in class. I can hear and see accomplishments daily. You are growing musically and it is GREAT to watch. Keep up the good work and continue to practice at home, and in the mornings before school starts. <br /><br />Reminder: Concert - Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010<br /> Harwell Auditorium<br /> 5:00- 8:20 (ish) (may be a little earlier or later.)<br /> Dress: Black vest, black pants, white shirt and bowtie and band shoes<br /> We will meet at 4:30 in the bandroom. <br /> Admission: $3 (adults) $1 (5 and under)<br /> Concessions will be sold.<br /><br />Don't forget practice on Monday til 4:30. <br /><br />Be sure to invite friends and family to come see you perform. It may be the only chance that some of them get to hear your MPA music. Also, they will be interested to know that all of the bands in our county will be there. <br /><br />Come out and support Music in Talladega County!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-27068957647868584062010-01-31T10:51:00.002-06:002010-01-31T11:00:41.612-06:00Congratulations All County Band Participants!<div align="center">Congratulations to the following student for taking on the challenge of auditioning and making the Talladega County Honor Band. We are very Proud of each of you! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Jessica W. </div><div align="center">Destiny L.</div><div align="center">Whitney D.</div><div align="center">Courtney D.</div><div align="center">Grace B.</div><div align="center">Jakia C.</div><div align="center">Cate Joseph R.</div><div align="center">Nelson B.</div><div align="center">Jordan H.</div><div align="center">Khason L.</div><div align="center">Amber R.</div><div align="center">Kelvin C.</div><div align="center">Sarah S.</div><div align="center">Regan B.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">These students spent time learning scales and practicing sight-reading skills in order to audition. Upon making the honor band they spent a day and a half learning music with other great musicians from our county and performed a concert for parents, friends and family on Saturday, Jan. 30th. I am very proud of each of you for accepting the challenge and using this opportunity to make yourself a better musician. Our Band will grow from your experience. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Also, a special congratulations to Jordan, who received 1st chair percussion.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-47088542613669433812010-01-31T08:58:00.004-06:002010-01-31T09:10:57.947-06:00Congrats at Oak Grove!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwFakkr7i8ajdI7ljgJgxNu9mmLshjAgNBcObaP0l-aZon677O4qiA1p3Nqz1nOyubdNbe7AUSVVI-Smpofc_JXLy0EjTfstcIidiZq66xoxkf7aJrPSEuboOpVGU2LwcCaimcCumC58/s1600-h/ee+with+tropy.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432920487798003426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwFakkr7i8ajdI7ljgJgxNu9mmLshjAgNBcObaP0l-aZon677O4qiA1p3Nqz1nOyubdNbe7AUSVVI-Smpofc_JXLy0EjTfstcIidiZq66xoxkf7aJrPSEuboOpVGU2LwcCaimcCumC58/s320/ee+with+tropy.jpg" /></a><br />Wow! What a whirlwind of a week you have had. It has been great watching you learn and grow this week, as well as except challenge after challenge with a smile on your face and with a great attitude. :) I am so proud of your first performance and you should be too. Congratulations on 1st place. You had a great score for your first time out. I am also VERY excited about the way you conducted yourselves at the competition. If I did not know I would not have guessed that it was your first performance. I look forward to Hoover on February 27th. Lots of work to do by then, but with your work ethic we will get it done. And, what a great fan base we had with us. It is so wonderful to have OUR parents yelling in the stands!<br /></div><div>We will Have practice on Monday at ZEJH from 3:00-5:00. We will listen to judges tapes and watch the video, as well as begin to clean and fix some things. See you then!</div><div></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1BpFmmy2USOzDKac01X4U3uR0PMKmoTcVl6_PYsqsVfq0HKhCAAHWiG_B1N6KHhub33mFJO3h-PrDZ66ROE3ocIFLzJZ6BuJNM-KD_w5l2nBbbFloazXaNUFMoB2Y-0EpOBby2s1nZ4/s1600-h/all+3+OG.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432921307201348210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK1BpFmmy2USOzDKac01X4U3uR0PMKmoTcVl6_PYsqsVfq0HKhCAAHWiG_B1N6KHhub33mFJO3h-PrDZ66ROE3ocIFLzJZ6BuJNM-KD_w5l2nBbbFloazXaNUFMoB2Y-0EpOBby2s1nZ4/s320/all+3+OG.jpg" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-37313813507101585832010-01-24T11:32:00.003-06:002010-01-24T11:36:41.659-06:00Congrats!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66MdLLSIEup0_GabdkGCXTEiV-9XJP_cE8o6HzSA6sePTDIVcK6DXrm89eS_jJEEKgXnXCxHXlshOFU_9JHE9hP1msqpT5DDsvFqy593yWDJgUD2Rfzhnvct_rlrboQ7o-oKD-XJTos0/s1600-h/congratulations0pi2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 317px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66MdLLSIEup0_GabdkGCXTEiV-9XJP_cE8o6HzSA6sePTDIVcK6DXrm89eS_jJEEKgXnXCxHXlshOFU_9JHE9hP1msqpT5DDsvFqy593yWDJgUD2Rfzhnvct_rlrboQ7o-oKD-XJTos0/s320/congratulations0pi2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430360669355083906" border="0" /></a>Congratulations to 8th grade band percussionist Jordan H.<br /><br />He auditioned for All-state band against several other students from our district and came in 4th, winning a spot in the District II 2010 Honor Band. We are very proud of Jordan and his efforts and are excited about him representing Zora Ellis and the Talladega City School System at Honor Band.<br /><br />He spent a lot of his time learning scales on Mallet instruments, rudiments on the snare drum and tympani tuning as well as preparing musical excerpts on all of them. He then did sight-reading as well. A challenge for sure, but nothing that hard work can't handle. Good job Jordan!<br /><br />Way to go!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-81529214216193124642010-01-24T11:25:00.000-06:002010-01-24T11:26:10.041-06:00Talladega County Honor BandAnyone who would like to try-out for Talladega County Honor Band should sign up with Ms. Todd immediately. We have had several sign up already, but I hope for a few more. I know we have more great musicians that are capable to do so.<br /><br />Auditioning is the only way to get better. Even if you do not make it this year, you will learn the process and know what to do in the future. Don't let fear be the reason you miss out on fun with great musicians.<br /><br />Cost of the honor band is $7.00 to audition. Auditions are on Tuesday, January 26th at Talladega High School beginning at 4:00 p.m. until we finish. Be sure to sign up with Ms. Todd on Monday! You may leave after you audition. You will find out the results on Wednesday morning. Each student who makes the honorband receives a medal to wear at concerts. T-shirts will be for sale for $10-$12.<br /><br />Those making honor band will attend on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29th and 30th, at Childersburg High School. A bus will take you to and from on Friday. On Saturday a bus will take you and then leave. Parents will need to make plans to pick students up at 11:30 to get dressed and eat lunch. The concert will begin at 2:00pm at Childersburg High School. (You will need food money for Friday; we will eat fast food for lunch.)<br /><br />Mr. McDaniel will be in charge of this trip. Ms. Todd will be there on Friday morning, however, will have to leave in the afternoon for duties with the winter guards. Saturday Mr. McDaniel will take honor band students to Childersburg, Ms. Todd will go to Oak Grove with the Winter Guards.<br /><br />If you have more questions contact Ms. Todd.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-17687019185335302082009-12-16T08:23:00.002-06:002009-12-16T08:25:35.867-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGiuDU8UH4zRyN64i_hMQ4FlZsTqmTdT11zUdMBCrKyn-uWWd3wQ7_t3pljCAQB8w8rx38JLfm3p5_IGjQupudBT6hPB5ktK1keuESOWyjBIHK1XHCtB8eX_AWfJlqW6flmzwWKb_iTs/s1600-h/christmas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415839620240492770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGiuDU8UH4zRyN64i_hMQ4FlZsTqmTdT11zUdMBCrKyn-uWWd3wQ7_t3pljCAQB8w8rx38JLfm3p5_IGjQupudBT6hPB5ktK1keuESOWyjBIHK1XHCtB8eX_AWfJlqW6flmzwWKb_iTs/s320/christmas.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Congratulations on a great year so far. Have a great break and get some rest! </div><div align="center">See you in 2010!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-22555182874206657642009-12-09T07:28:00.003-06:002009-12-09T07:43:48.314-06:00GREAT CONCERT!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeEqCHn7ySq9jqmmrBUEgzoo8wQO3F9hRxHr9R-8-nrcs_SPDHMoDBcmLiGJb569IckD-IfhKW6oGaRB6IYnPR1rnRwk3aYe6a2D_mxofOn2eBC9VpTgqS0GQvy6_asCEJou7lQbS280/s1600-h/Good-Job-2.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 293px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413230762955881026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeEqCHn7ySq9jqmmrBUEgzoo8wQO3F9hRxHr9R-8-nrcs_SPDHMoDBcmLiGJb569IckD-IfhKW6oGaRB6IYnPR1rnRwk3aYe6a2D_mxofOn2eBC9VpTgqS0GQvy6_asCEJou7lQbS280/s320/Good-Job-2.gif" /></a> Great Job at the Christmas Concert Last Night! </div><div align="center">Each band did and outstanding job. Your work paid off! Keep up the good work!<br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-69871936438069504632009-11-04T15:41:00.004-06:002009-11-04T15:43:16.744-06:00Fruit sale... finish.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFoGCf5noiVmBnF3nM-XvfawRLkGsAQW0XuurExXgMsKQxv-I29pusXAOr0jzucPR0SsaG70HhuptLYs2tXXmZIcRZTLrKcEyi_aWBMpTI6KH-P4j0UyguQ15Uza30eGMbDl3SgkVjtY/s1600-h/fruit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400366787903316994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFoGCf5noiVmBnF3nM-XvfawRLkGsAQW0XuurExXgMsKQxv-I29pusXAOr0jzucPR0SsaG70HhuptLYs2tXXmZIcRZTLrKcEyi_aWBMpTI6KH-P4j0UyguQ15Uza30eGMbDl3SgkVjtY/s320/fruit.jpg" /></a> If you have not sold fruit or wish you sale more, you still have a little time to do so. <br /><div>Fruit forms are due on <strong>November 9, 2009.</strong> Please turn them in to Mr. Libscomb in the career tech building. Be sure to have your money in an envelope with you name clearly marked. Also, check your form to make sure that your name is clearly marked, as well as your band period. </div><div> </div><div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566851103675126993.post-58352537873247148012009-11-04T15:31:00.003-06:002009-11-04T15:33:04.277-06:008th grade scalesStudents and parents....<br /><br />We have been working on scales in class daily and have had pass-offs on several of them. Please be sure that scales become something you practice daily. They are very important for what we do. Pass-offs on this will be a major part of your band grade.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0