DURHAM BANDS

The Durham Band OneNote has been updated with this week's assignments: Mar. 30-Apr. 3 http://bit.ly/DurhamBand If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at durhambands@gmail.com Yay Band!

The Durham Band OneNote and Cuttime have been updated with this week's assignments: Mar.23-27 http://bit.ly/DurhamBand Cuttime.net If you do not have an instrument, there is a section for you in the OneNote with alternate assignments. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at durhambands@gmail.com Yay Band!

To all 8th Grade Parents and Students, Please see below from Dr. Bristow regarding the 8th Grade Orlando Trip: Dear Durham Families, As you know, the school district has canceled all field trips. Understandably, we have been getting a lot of questions regarding refunds. At this point, we are unable to guarantee anything because the payments were all made to travel companies and they have already paid the vendors. We have reached out to our travel company and they are doing everything they can to secure refunds from the vendors. This process could take some time (6-8 weeks), and the travel company says that they cannot guarantee anything at this point. We are sorry for the inconvenience but hope that you will bear with us as we are all dealing with these extraordinary events. Sincerely, Andy Bristow, PhD Principal Durham Middle School

Hello Band Parents and Students, Check the OneNote daily. We are constantly updating it!  http://bit.ly/DurhamBand All Cuttime assignments have been posted. Please check the list below to make sure you received the correct assignment for your band: 6th Grade - We Are Young 7th/8th Grade Concert Band - Rolling in the Deep 7th Grade Symphonic Band - Pirates of the Caribbean 8th Grade Symphonic Band - Cheap Thrills If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email us at durhambands@gmail.com     Yay Band!

Dear Band Parents and Students, All assignments while we are not physically at school will be posted into the Durham Band OneNote. The OneNote has sections for each grade level and band. Here is the link to the OneNote: http://bit.ly/DurhamBand The OneNote also has a section for Alternate Assignments. This is only for students who do not have an  instrument at home or are otherwise unable to play. Part assignments have been updated and can be found in the OneNote. Please check this before you begin practicing to make sure you have the right part. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at durhambands@gmail.com Yay Band!

Band Announcements and Reminders: Flute Club  -  Tomorrow, March 12, is the first meeting for Flute Club. It is open to all flute players, 6-8 grade. Meeting time will be 8:00-8:50am.  7th and 8th Grade Parents  - We are still in need of chaperones for our LGPE trips on March 23 and March 26. These events are not possible without your help. P lease email us at  durhambands@gmail.com  if you are interested and availble to chaperone. 7th/8th Grade Concert Band  - In preparation for LGPE, there will be a morning rehearsal Wednesday, March 18th. Rehearsal will be from 8:00-8:50am for all 7th and 8th grade concert band students.  Upcoming Concert Dates: March 19 and 24: Rising 6th grade night for Durham Winds and Select 8th graders   March 23: LGPE for 7/8 Concert Band and 8th Grade Symphonic Band   March 26:   LGPE for 7th Grade Symphonic Band   April 2: Jazz Dinner at Allatoona High School   April 20: Night of Jazz and Percussion at Allatoona High School   April

Monday, March 9th, is our Pre-LGPE Concert at Allatoona High School. This is for all 7th and 8th grade students. Students are responsible for transporting their instruments from Durham to Allatoona. Larger instruments please plan accordingly. -Attire: Formal Uniform -Report time is 6:00pm -Concerts begin at 6:15pm Students are expected to stay for the entire event and support the other bands. Yay Band!

Dear Parents and Students, This message is for Jazz Band, Durham Winds, and Percussion Ensemble students only.   We have two new dates: March 19 and March 24; these will be Rising 6 th Grade Nights for our elementary feeders.   Ford and Frey are the 19 th and Pickett’s Mill is the 24 th .   For both of these nights we need some sort of performing group to play in the hall as the students and parents are visiting the school.   We would like to have Durham Winds play,   but could just as easily have Jazz Band or percussion ensemble play.   We do not know the schedule yet for the Rising 6 th Grade Nights, but can tentatively say 6pm show up and be done by around 7:30 pm.   The students would wear their Green/Gray Durham Band shirt, jeans, and athletic shoes.   Please respond durhambands@gmail.com to confirm these dates for your child. Yay Band!