Author Archives: Mr. Timpani

Concert Band Week 24

After a great concert last night, the students are gearing up for the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest next week.  A letter about this was sent home today, but you can also see more information about it here. Please make … Continue reading

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Spring Break is nigh upon us!

I hope that your allergies this week were not as active as mine were.  Don’t get me wrong, I love flowers and pretty plants….I just wish that they did not bother me!  One thing that is not bothering me though … Continue reading

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Frisco Jazz Festival

The Cougar Jazz Band will perform at Frisco High School on February 27th at 9:20 in the morning.  Details about the day can be found below. Frisco_Jazz_student_letter 16

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Low Brass Update, week 24

Not much new to report this week. We are still working on scale olympics. We have returned to the book and are reviewing some rhythms in the form of new melodies. Announcements Practice Card is due on Monday, February 29th … Continue reading

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Honor Band, week 24

What a great job the kids are doing! Last night’s performance was wonderful. And, it was an important one as well. It showed that we are on track for success next week. But it also let us know that we … Continue reading

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Concert Band, Week 23

Wow! We are 2 weeks away from UIL and Pre-UIL is next week. Students are passing off their part assignments and rehearsals are increasingly more rigorous. The 7th graders are learning for the first time how to recognize and solve … Continue reading

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