Author Archives: Mr. Timpani

Marching ahead to greatness

The school year is starting to pick up steam as we are preparing for our first performance as a full band at the Sandy Lake Band Contest. The students are doing well with their music and scales and I am … Continue reading

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Low Brass Update, week 26

Upcoming Events: April 18 & 20: After school practice 3:40-5:00 April 21: Sandy Lake – In order to participate, students must pass all classes with a 70 or better (be academically eligible) AND pass a barrier exam on Imperium and Construction Zone. … Continue reading

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Honor Band, week 26

Please take a moment to go over all the details of this weeks newsletter…….. The kids did great at our clinic this week. Mrs Lansford, a hall of fame band director, had many good things to say about the band … Continue reading

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Concert band – Week 26

Announcements: Practice cards are due on Monday, March 20th Calendar Changes!!   Due to alterations to the FISD Soccer schedule we have had to adjust our schedule. Pre-UIL concert next Wednesday.  Click here for details. Upcoming Events: Sectionals are cancelled for the rest … Continue reading

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Real music!

This has been a great week after Spring Break and the students really came back energized to play! We are preparing for the Sandy Lake band contest next month and also for their first full band concert in May. Dates … Continue reading

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Frisco Arts in the Square

The Cougar Jazz Band will be performing at Frisco Arts in the Square on Saturday, April 1st at 1:05 PM. More information can be found here. Not in the jazz band? Come out and support your friends and enjoy the … Continue reading

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