Laser Quest Info

All CMS Band Students arewncouraged to participate in the Annual Laser Quest Fundraiser/Overnighter. This year's edition will be held Friday, Nov. 20 Midnight thru 6:00am Saturday, Nov. 21.

We will meet at 11:00pm on Friday, and travel by bus to Laser Quest in Downtown Spokane. This will be a lock-in, and CMS Band students will be the only people there all night. The bus will drop students off at CMS at 6:15am.

All participants are required to fund-raise $60 to participate. $30 goes to Laser Quest, and $30 goes to the CMS Band. Sponsor sheets will be given to students who return a signed commitment letter by Friday, November 13.

Veteran's Day Assembly

On Tuesday, November 10, at 9:45am, the CMS Advanced Band will perform as part of the Veteran's Day Assembly. Please dress in "patriotic" red, white, and blue for this performance. Parents, friends and family are invited to attend the assembly, which will last for about 45 minutes.

There will be a very special guest speaker, and performances by the strings and choir as well.

Ensemble Nights: October 27, 29

Hope to see everybody there. I could still use a couple of parent helpers for Tuesday night.

KB

CMS Band Students Perform at WVHS Football Game

The latest information for the Friday, October 23rd game.
IMPORTANT: I must have your name on a list by 11:20 to turn into the WVHS Athletic Director, who is in charge of letting band members into the game for free. If you are not on the list, you don't get in. RSVP: kyle.bosch@wvsd.com
Note: Students who participate in this event will receive 6 hours of practice credit.

When: You are to report to the Stadium gate at 5:45pm. You should be done around 9:30pm
Who: All 7/8 Grade Band students are invited to participate
What: Play pep band music for the game, along with a group of WV Band Alumni
Why: Extra credit and fun.
Person in Charge: Hannah Begley, WV Band Alum
What to bring: Your instrument (you must take it with you after school), Note: Drummers will need to bring any equipment they intend to use. HS Pep Band Music (you will need to take it out of the sightreading folders)
What to wear: Warm clothing (CMS or WVHS colors would be good)

Jazz Band Openings - UPDATED

Calling all potential jazzers. CMS Jazz Band is up and running, and we have room to add a few more musicians. Here are the openings that we would like to fill immediately:
1 Tenor Saxophones (there is one school instrument)- open to other woodwind players who want to take on a second instrument
1 Trombone
1 Bass Guitar or Keyboard Bass (must be able to read bass clef)

Talk to Mr Bosch right away if you are interested in any of these positions!

Calendar Update

The Yahoo Calendar "Events Calendar" (link on the right sidebar) is now updated through the month of December.
Any changes will be noted with a post here.

Free Ticket Offer

On Saturday, October 10, there is a marching band competition all day at Joe Albi Stadium.
Spokane Thunder Drum and Bugle Corps is giving out free youth admission to the show. Adult tickets for the show are $15. Free admission (a wristband) can only be acquired from Mr. Bosch on a first-come, first-served basis.