Heiberger's High Notes

Hillgrove Marching Camp (8th graders)

Hillgrove HS Band will be hosting a "try band out" mini camp on June 2-4 for any 8th grader to try marching band out to see if they are interested in participating next year. We encourage ALL students to check it out. Attending the camp is not committing to marching band, it is trying it out. At the end of the camp, students will be asked to committ if they like what they have experienced.

For further information - goto www.hillgroveband.com

 

Disney itinerary/info

Just a remind that there is a Disney Parent meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) March 29 at 7:00 pm in the Lovinggood Auditorium. It is crucial that all students who plan on attending Disney arein attendance as well as their parent/guardian. Below is an itinerary of our trip. Enclosed you will find the hotel information as well. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Buenaventura Vista East 3484 Polynesian Isle Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34746 (407) 997-1783

LGPE Week Approaching!!!

We are quickly approaching LGPE week where all teh 7th and 8th grade bands get evaluated. "CRCT for band". Please see the listings below for information for each band.

7-1: Friday, March 25th @ 5:30 (Kell HS Auditorium)

7-2: Wednesday, March 23 @ 5:05 (Kell HS Auditorium)

8-1: Wednesday, March 16 @ 5:15 (McEachern HS Performing Arts Center)

8-2: Monday, March 14 @4:40 (McEachern HS Performing Arts Center)

UNIFORMS REQUIRED!!!! (Please see handbook - same as winter concert)

8-1 Band Assignment for Feb 7 - 11

Today we discussed in class what was due next week (Feb 7 - 11). See the below schedule for daily assignments that are due.

Monday - Riversongs meas 108-129

Tuesday - Riversongs meas 129 - 154

Wednesday - Riversongs meas 154 - 181

Thursday - Riversongs meas 181 - 204

Friday - Riversongs meas 204 - end

Any student not prepared on their part on the due date will be given a grade based upon their performance of that daily section.

Flute Masterclass Available!

Masterclass with Mary Karen Clardy

 

Hillgrove High School will be hosting a flute performance and masterclass with Dr. Mary Karen Clardy from the University of North Texas on Tuesday January 25 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. All are invited to attend. We do request a donation of $5.00 for observers (However Lovinggood Band Members get in Free!).

 

If you would like to attend please RSVP electronically via no later than Monday, January 24.

 

Please use the following link to register for the masterclass.

 

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFk5cTRRVXlQdWNrdlN5WmtyR1Zvb1E6MQ

 

Mary Karen Clardy, Regents Professor of Flute at the University of North Texas, appears as soloist and chamber artist throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Britain, Europe, Asia and South America, with numerous performances for the National Flute Association and the British Flute Society. Her recordings include Sonatas and Sonatinas, after syrinx…, with October Trio, and The Solo Flute Past to Present, for the EPR label; a solo recital of American music for the BBC’s Radio 3; and orchestral recordings for the Pro Arts, Dorian, and Klavier labels. Renowned as a teacher, she regularly presents master classes at home and abroad, and her students are consistent winners of international and national competitions, holding prestigious orchestral and faculty positions throughout the world. An established author, Ms. Clardy’s award-winning publications from Alphonse Leduc, Schott, and Universal Edition are in multiple reprint.

Christopher M. Ferrell
Director of Bands
Hillgrove High School
4165 Luther Ward Road
Powder Springs, Georgia 30127
Cobb County School District
Office: 678-331-3961 ext. 250
Fax: 678-331-8128
christopher.ferrell@cobbk12.org
www.hillgroveband.com

Welcome Back!!!

We hope your break was very restful! We are looking forward to another great semester in the Lovinggood Band Program!

FYI - The Practice Log for the 3rd nine weeks has been posted to the right of this blog under the "pages" column.

6th Grade Assignment for Break

Our beginners have been doing great thus far and we are so proud of their progress! Listed below is a synopsis of where we are currently with each instrument group and what the students should be working on over the break.

Flute - Basic Rhythm Page side 1 (#1-7), side 2 (#1-12), Rhythm Exercises (#1-48), FIngering Chart (fingering and playing all - Low C- Altissimo C), Essential Elements Book 1 (#90-130).

Clarinet - Basic Rhythm Page side 1 (#1-7), side 2 (#1-12), Rhythm Exercises (#1-48), FIngering Chart (fingering and playing Low E - High C), Right Hand Exercies #1, Register Exercises (#4-12), Essential Elements Book 1 (#90-130).

Alto Saxophone - Basic Rhythm Page side 1 (#1-7), side 2 (#1-12), Rhythm Exercises (#1-48), Chromatic Scale (Low D- Plam key D), Walkdown exercise to spatula keys, Essential Elements Book 1 (#90-130).

Double Reeds - Basic Rhythm Page side 1 (#1-7), side 2 (#1-12), Rhythm Exercises (#1-48), Chromatic Scale (Low D - High D), Essential Elements Book 1 (#90-130).

Percussion - Basic Rhythm Page side 1 (#1-7), side 2 (#1-12), Rhythm Exercises (#1-48), Chromatic Scale (Full Range of instrument), Scale Patterns (C-F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db), start learning Gb and G, Book Reading for Bells (#51, 59,60,61,62,63,64,67,69,71,74,75,78,79,80,82,90), Romo pad exercises, Pollard Pad Group 7, Rolls (5 stroke, 9 stroke, 17 stroke).

11 Lovinggood Students selected for Round 2 for GMEA All-State Band!

Congrats to the following 11 students who were selected to participate in round 2 auditions for the GMEA All-State Band!

Emily Morrow - Flute

Claire Adams - Flute

Joseph Coppolino - Clarinet

Jennifer Grubbs - Bassoon

Jamie Bain - Bari Sax

Christopher Longman - Trumpet

Julianna Thomas - French Horn

Cristina Rosello - French Horn

Henry Squire - Euphonium

Andres Rodriguez - Tuba

Bryce Payne - Tuba

 

 

GMEA Honor Band Results in!

Congrats to all of our wonderful students for auditioning for the GMEA District 12 Honor Band and All-State band. We are proud to announce that we had 18 students selected for District 12 Honor/Clinic Bands, along with 6 alternates. Congrats to the following students:

Emily Morrow - Flute

Sarah Schappaugh - Flute

Claire Adams - Flute

Joseph Coppolino - Clarinet

Morgan Bitter - Clarinet

Alexis Cheffen - Clarinet

Jake Tobias - Clarinet

Alex Boyter - Clarinet (Alternate)

Jennifer Grubbs - Bassoon

Christopher Handley - Alto Sax

Rebeca Gunn - Alto Sax (Alternate)

David McKelly - Alto Sax (Alternate)

Jamie Bain - Baritone Sax

Julianna Thomas - French Horn

Cristina Rosello - French Horn

Christopher Longman - Trumpet

Ben Hodges - Trumpet

Keshaun Dupree - Trumpet

Daniel Cox - Trumpet (Alternate) 

Henry Squire - Euphonium

Ronald Phillips - Euphonium (Alternate) 

Andres Rodriguez - Tuba

Bryce Payne - Tuba

Russell Puffer - Percussion (Alternate)

 

 

UGA Concert a Huge Success!

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Symphonic Band for an OUTSTANDING performance at UGA this past Friday night! We are so proud of your hard work! See below for images of the performance.