Welcome to February!

As we flip the calendar to February, it is a good time to remind everyone of the upcoming performances on our calendar.

• On Thursday, February 27, we will be performing in the high school auditorium.  The directors are inviting two area band directors to hear the students and give them feedback on their performance. The concert begins at 7:00 and should last about one hour.  There is no admission fee for the performance. This concert is part of the curriculum for the third grading period and all students are required to attend.
•  On Friday, March 7, we will host the Ohio Music Education Association Large Group Adjudicated Event.  This event brings students from area high schools to our facility to perform in front of a panel of four judges and earn a rating.  While this event is not required, students are encouraged to attend to hear performances of area bands.  Additionally, there will be a need for student volunteers, so any one in search of volunteer hours for health class are encouraged to attend.  There is no admission fee for this performance.
• On Wednesday, March 19, we will present our first ever Percussion Ensemble Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.  All percussionists are required to attend this performance.  All other students are encouraged to attend and support the endeavors of their fellow musicians.
• Monday, April 7 is the date of the All-City Band concert.  The concert takes place in the gymnasium and begins at 7:00.  There is a small admission fee for this performance.
• Our Spring Concert and Awards Program is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 in the high school auditorium.  This concert starts at 6:30 and includes all members of the high school instrumental music program.  
• Our final performance of the year will take place on either Thursday, May 15 or Friday May 16 at kent State University. The students will perform three selections in front of a panel of three judges and earn a rating for their work.  

As you can see, we are entering the time of year when we have approximately one performance every month.  Please be sure these dates make it on the family calendar so we can keep conflicts to a minimum.  I will continue to update you regularly through the blog.  Additionally, because of all the snow days and school interruptions, I have started a twitter feed.  You can follow me at @MrsCulver_music.