Monthly Band Notes
Band Notes for January, 2023
Good afternoon!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
Congratulations to the North Cougar Band on what was an excellent winter concert!!!
As we move into the second semester of the school year, please be advised of the following reminders.
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Parents
Solo Contest—Our annual CISD Middle School Solo Contest is coming up on Saturday, February 4th! Please see the information below concerning this event:
Who: All 6th, 7th & 8th grade Brass and Woodwind Band members
When: Saturday February 4th (performances in the morning time TBA)
Where: TBA
Wear: Something you’d wear to make a formal presentation to an audience
Bring: Instrument, Solo, and Judge’s Comment Sheet (that you will get in class)
Solo Contest Rehearsals—Our team of professional pianists will be on campus and will rehearse with your child on their solo! Rehearsals take place during your child’s band class. Please send your child with a $30 check (or cash) made payable to your child’s piano accompanist. The $30 fee pays for your child’s two rehearsals and the performance at the contest.
Here is the list of piano accompanists:
Heesun Kim – Flute, Oboe, Bassoon
Thiago Nascimento – Saxophone, Horn
Karen Ring – Trumpet
Theresa Robinson – Euphonium, Tuba
Meien Wang – Trombone
Dorenda Green – Clarinets NOT enrolled in lessons with Mr. Casazza
Matt Casazza – All students in lessons with him will also be accompanied but him during their private lessons
Purely Rhythmic Percussion Concert—The annual Purely Rhythmic Percussion Concert is scheduled for the evening of March 4th at Coppell High School. The concert begins at 7pm. Exact times for everyone will be announced soon!
Dental Braces—Please consider waiting until after our spring contests in late April to apply dental braces to your child’s teeth! Your kiddos are in THE single-most demanding and intense time of the year in preparation for the upcoming contests (Solo Contest, UIL, Auditions etc). Applying dental braces at this time will adversely affect your child’s ability to play at the same level as without the braces. Adjusting to braces takes between 4-6 weeks musically. With this in mind, please consider waiting until May. Honestly, the BEST time to get them installed is during the summer break.
Spring Concert—The North Cougar Band Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at Coppell High School. The performance will begin at 7pm. Please plan to attend this culmination of the school year’s hard work!
Band Banquet—The CMS North Cougar Band Banquet will be held on the evening of Wednesday, May 24th at Coppell High School. Details TBA.
6th Grade Parents
Spring Band Contest—Our Beginner Band will be competing their first Band Competition on Friday April 28th at 11am at the The Colony High School Center for the Performing Arts in The Colony. The Band will travel to the Main Event in Frisco for lunch and fun following our performance. We’ll return to MS North at 3pm in time for students to ride the bus home! Please make plans to attend if you can!!! Our performance will last about 15 minutes.
Beginner Band Spring Contest Volunteers Needed--We are seeking parent chaperones to serve on April 28th. Parent chaperones will travel with and help our beginner band throughout the day. The day will begin at 9am and conclude at about 3pm.
If you are available and interested, please reach out to me at Jlindquist@coppellisd.com and I will be in touch with the details!
7th and 8th Grade Parents
Sectional Rehearsals—Our Symphonic and Honor Winds students have ongoing sectional rehearsals each week. So far, attendance has been outstanding! Please refer to the published sectional schedule for the coming weeks as the sectional days will begin to adjust as the kids improve on their music.
2023 Spring Trip—We are happy to announce that the 2023 North Band Spring Trip has been planned and booked!
This year’s trip will occur on April 14th and 15th. The Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Honor Winds will compete the Lone Star Invitational Band Contest in Plano, Texas on Friday during school. Following our contest performance, we will travel to Pinstack for bowling, games and a meal together. Saturday, April 15th, we will enjoy the entire day and early evening at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington!
2023 Sprint Trip Cost—The 2023 Spring Trip total cost is $230 per student. Payment can be made in one payment or two separate payments as described below.
2022 Spring Trip SchooPay Information—In lieu of paying by cash or check, you may opt to pay for the Spring Trip using SchoolPay. Here is the link:
https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Coppell-Middle-School-North-Band/Sdc7Qr5
2023 Spring Trip 1st Payment Due—The first payment of $115 is due by January 20th. Please make checks payable to Coppell Independent School District and write your child’s name and “Band Spring Trip” on the check as well. ALL students deserve to attend the trip—please contact me if you have financial hardship. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. I do not want a student missing out on our music trip due to finance.
2023 Spring Trip 2nd Payment Due—The second and final payment of $115 is due February 24th. Please make checks payable to Coppell Independent School District and write your child’s name and “Band Spring Trip” on the check as well.
Spring Trip Details--
Trip Dates: Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th 2023
Trip Cost: $230.00
Trip Cost pays for the following:
· Deluxe charter bus transportation to our contest on Friday
· Contest entry fee for three groups
· Meal and games at Pinstack in Plano
· Bus transportation to and from Six Flags Over Texas
· Admission to Six Flags Over Texas
· All Day Dining at Six Flags Over Texas
2023 Spring Trip Parent Chaperones Needed—We are seeking parent chaperones to serve on either (or both!)
Friday, April 14th and/or the 15th. If you are available and interested, please reach out to me at
Jlindquist@coppellisd.com and I will be in touch with the details!
8th Grade Parents
CHS 9 Band Get Togethers--Please see the attached flyer concerning the CHS 9 Band Get Togethers scheduled for January 13th and January 27th from 5pm-8pm.
CHS 9 Band Get Togethers Q & A--
Q: Who can attend?
A: This is ONLY for wind players - NO percussion or guard, Percussion will be contacted by Mr. Nguyen and those interested in Colorguard will be in contact with Mr. Rummel.
Q: Where do I go when I get to the High School?
A: Have your parent drop you off in the colored parking lot near the loading dock. When in doubt just look for the large signs. We will meet in the band hall.
Q: Can I be late?
A: Yes, you can however for you to get the best experience possible it would behoove you to attend the entire event.
Q: Can my parents watch?
A: There will be an opportunity for your parents to come to watch you toward the end of the school year when we have our Spring Training. (It's totally ok if you don't know what this is we will discuss this at a later time)
Q: Do I bring my Oboe/Bassoon/Tuba?
A: Yes, you will play your concert instrument.
Q: Do I need to bring a music stand?
A: If you own a personal music stand you are welcome to bring it however we will have plenty of stands for you.
Q: Will we be outside?
A: Pending on the weather we might be outside but no more than 30min.
Q: What do I wear?
A: Please dress in athletic attire. No open-toed shoes, slides, Vans, All-Stars, and/or strapless shirts. NO jeans.
Q: What kind of water bottle should I bring?
A: A plain water bottle is fine however if you want to be proactive and purchase a 64oz water jug that would be awesome!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Lindquist
Band Notes for December, 2022
Good afternoon!
I hope this email finds you well today!
As we near the conclusion of our fall semester, please read the following reminders!
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Parents
Winter Concert—Our Winter Concert is Wednesday, December 14th in the Coppell High School Auditorium. Attendance is at 6:15pm on stage for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The performance will begin at 7pm. Attendance is mandatory as a partial satisfaction of the curricular performance requirements of our course. This is a fantastic concert and we look forward to seeing everyone there!!!
Toys—Each year, our North Band contributes toys to our local Coppell Lions Club. Please consider donating a small (less than $10) toy to our Band’s contribution! Bring your new, unwrapped toy to the concert next Wednesday evening!
Instruments need to Go HOME!—Be sure your child takes their band instrument home on Friday, December 16th as the Band Hall will not be monitored over Winter Break. Plus everyone needs to practice!
Solo Contest—All 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students (with the exception of 6th grade percussion students) will learn and perform a Solo at our Solo Contest on February 4th! Please be certain your child has received their solo from their private lesson teacher before the Winter Break. Piano Accompanist rehearsals will begin in January so learn those solos!!!
6th Grade Parents
December Concert After School Rehearsals—We will have two after school band rehearsals for our Beginner Band prior the Winter Concert. The rehearsals are December 12th and 13th from 3:45-5:15pm in the Band hall. Attendance is mandatory for all Beginner Band members so that we can learn how our music fits with other sections’ music prior the performance on Wednesday.
Beginner Band Winter Concert Week--
Monday, December 12
Winter Concert rehearsal in the band hall from 3:45pm-5:15pm. Required.
Tuesday, December 13
Winter Concert rehearsal in the band hall from 3:45pm-5:15pm. Required.
Wednesday, December 14
Winter Concert
Where: Coppell High School Auditorium
When: Attendance and rehearsal at 6:15pm; Concert Begins at 7pm
Dress: Band Shirt and pants—NO SHORTS allowed
Other: Leave your instrument cases at home or in the car—there is not space to store them at CHS. French horns, Euphoniums and Tubas will play their school instruments for this performance.
Please bring a new unwrapped toy to the concert to support or Coppell Lions Club Toy Drive!!!
7th and 8th Grade Parents
2023 Spring Trip—We are happy to announce that the 2023 North Band Spring Trip has been planned and booked! This year’s trip will occur on April 14th and 15th. The Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Honor Winds will compete the Lone Star Invitational Band Contest in Plano, Texas on Friday during school. Following our contest performance, we will travel to Pinstack for bowling, games and a meal together. Saturday, April 15th, we will enjoy the entire day and early evening at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington!
2023 Sprint Trip Cost—The 2023 Spring Trip total cost is $230 per student. Payment can be made in one payment or two separate payments as described below.
2023 Spring Trip 1st Payment Due—The first payment of $115 is due by January 20th. Please make checks payable to Coppell Independent School District and write your child’s name and “Band Spring Trip” on the check as well. ALL students deserve to attend the trip--please contact me if you have financial hardship. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. I do not want a student missing out on our music trip due to finance.
2023 Spring Trip 2nd Payment Due—The second and final payment of $115 is due February 24th. Please make checks payable to Coppell Independent School District and write your child’s name and “Band Spring Trip” on the check as well.
Spring Trip Details--
Trip Dates: Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th 2023
Trip Cost: $230.00
Trip Cost pays for the following:
· Deluxe charter bus transportation to our contest on Friday
· Contest entry fee for three groups
· Meal and games at Pinstack in Plano
· Bus transportation to and from Six Flags Over Texas
· Admission to Six Flags Over Texas
· All Day Dining at Six Flags Over Texas
2023 Spring Trip Parent Chaperones Needed—We are seeking parent chaperones to serve on either (or both!) Friday, April 14th and/or the 15th. If you are available and interested, please reach out to me at Jlindquist@coppellisd.com and I will be in touch with the details!
Formal Concert Uniform Pick Up--Your child has been fitted for a formal concert uniform. Your child will be issued their Band uniform in a black uniform bag in the coming days. Please see to it that the uniform remains hung up at home to prevent wrinkles!
Formal Concert Attire—The Band provides boys with dress shirts, dress pants, vests and bowties. We provide girls with a black dress and pearl necklace. You will need to provide your boy with black dress socks and black dress shoes—please buy dress shoes that are a size too big so that they may wear them for the next SEVERAL concerts. Please provide your girl black hose and black flat formal shoes.
That’s all for now!
We look forward to seeing you all at the Winter Concert!!!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Lindquist
Band Notes for November, 2022
Good morning,
I hope you had a great weekend!
Let’s take a look at what’s going on with the Band for November!
Please be advised of the following reminders:
Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Grade Parents
General Band Fee PAST DUE--If you have not already paid you child’s 2022-2023 General Band Fee, please do so at your earliest convenience! Please contact Mr. Lindquist if you are unable to pay or would like to break the fee into payments. We will not ever let money interfere with a child’s right to be involved in our Band—let us know if you need help!
Website--Our Band has a new website! Please check it out at www.coppellnorthband.weebly.com
Fund Raiser Product Delivery—The Band fund raising items will be ready for pick up next week (week of Nov 14th). Please watch for an email from me with the exact date. If your child sold many items, they may need help getting the items from the band hall to the car. Bus riders will miss their bus as a result of picking up items after school.
Toy Drive--As we approach the holidays, we would like to re-establish our North Band tradition of hosting a toy drive in conjunction with the Coppell Lions Club. The Coppell North Band has participated in the toy drive with our local Lions Club since 2001. Since then, our group has donated THOUSANDS of toys to THOUSANDS of local youth who may not have enjoyed their Christmas as much without our help! Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy to our Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 14th. Toys donations serve children from ages 3-6 this year. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF INITIATIVE TO HELP LOCAL NEEDY YOUTH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Winter Concert--Our Winter Concert is Wednesday, December 14th in the Coppell High School Auditorium. Attendance is at 6:15pm on stage for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. The performance will begin at 7pm. Attendance is mandatory as a partial satisfaction of the curricular performance requirements of our course. This is a fantastic concert and we look forward to seeing all there!!! 7th and 8th graders wear their formal concert uniform. 6th graders wear their white band shirt and jeans.
Private Lessons--have begun! Private lessons are available here at MS North for each instrument and grade. Lessons are once per week for 25 minutes. Your child’s private lesson can be scheduled before school, during Band class or after school based on your availability and the private teacher’s availability. Lessons cost $25 each. Our private lesson program is the single-most important component of our Band because of the TREMENDOUS value of one-on-one instruction. Please see the Private Lesson Contact list on our website (www.coppellnorthband.weebly.com) and contact your child's teacher ASAP to set up lessons!!!
Sixth Grade Parents
Beginner Band Concert--CONGRATULATIONS to our Beginner Band for their outstanding first performance back in October! Ms. Guinn and I are so proud of their progress and we look forward to the many performances ahead!
Winter Concert Rehearsals--We will have two after school band rehearsals for our Beginner Band prior the Winter Concert in December. The rehearsals are December 12th and 13th from 3:45-5:15pm in the Band hall. Attendance is mandatory for all Beginner Band members so that we can learn how our music fits with other sections’ music prior the performance on the 14th.
Seventh/Eighth Grade Parents
Ensemble Contest--The ensemble contest is Saturday, November 12th beginning at 8:30am. The contest will begin with our 7th and 8th grade percussion ensemble performance at 8:30am. See performance times below!
All-City Audition Results--We are proud to announce that the Coppell North Cougar Band earned 45 out of 99 chairs in the 2022 CISD Middle School All City Band! The students listed below will be off campus on Thursday, November 17th to participate in the CISD All City Band Clinic and Concert at Coppell High School. Please see the details concerning the November 17th All-City day below!
Abbas, Anya
Amsler, Calvin
Andrews, Elija
Bond, Mia
Chelladurai, Nithin
Cler, Adam
Gandhi, Reyansh
Goyal, Manya
Goyal, Neev
Gupta, Avik
Hajeri, Amvi
Hall, Virginia
Hayashi, Cecilio
He, Anya
Henderson, Dylan
Howe, Stephen
Hubble, Jackson
Joseph, Daniel
Kalavathy, Iniyann
Khambete, Karan
Krishnamoorthy, Anika
Mahimkar, Eshan
Mandal, Aarush
Mendoza, Santiago
Morales, Diego
Newsome, Malia
Nimalaratne, Zane
Potter, Ryan
Rao, Akhilesh
Rao, Diya
Rupesh, Prannav
Sierra, Kate
Thiele, Kendal
Tran, Devin
Tyagi, Nitya
Upadhyayula, Anika
Watchman, Graysen
Xi, Ella
Karunadasa, Daham
Anandaraj, Nikita
Kolathaya, Satvik
Morshed, Leona
Prasad, Arjun
Ram, Ananya
Ramirez, Joanna
Formal Uniform Pick Up--Formal concert uniforms will be ready for students to pick up after school during the first week of December. Uniforms must be brought home and hung up so they stay nice for the duration of our 2022-2023 concert season. Uniforms will be returned to school in the hang up bag in May, 2023.
That’s all for now! Be safe and have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Lindquist
Director of Bands
Coppell MS North
CISD Middle School All-City Band
Thursday, November 17
Congratulations on earning a chair in the 2022 CISD All-City Band! This achievement earns you
the respect of being one of the top musicians in Coppell. You will be rehearsing and performing
in this incredible ‘All-Star’ band combined with fellow musicians from East, North, and West.
Below is important information regarding the Clinic & Concert.
What to bring to rehearsal:
• Instrument
• All-City concert music/folder
• Pencil
• Tuner
• Money for lunch or a sack lunch.
• A great attitude and your top musicianship!
• Wear comfortable clothes that abide by the school dress code
You will be issued your All-City Band t-shirt in the afternoon. You will wear this shirt and
jeans to the concert.
Clinic & Concert @ CHS Thursday, November 17th
7:00am Arrive at the Coppell High School Auditorium/Stage. Students must provide their own
transportation.
7:30 Seated on the Stage with instrument and music and supplies.
7:45 Downbeat with guest clinician. Rehearsal and sectional schedules to be
announced.
11:30 Load buses for Grapevine Mills Mall.
1:00pm Depart Grapevine Mills Mall.
1:30 Afternoon rehearsal.
4:30 Rehearsal ends. Please have your ride waiting for you. We will be on time.
6:15 Be on stage at CHS. You must be wearing jeans and your new All-City shirt.
7:00 Concert begins.
7:30 Approximate end time of concert.
Private Music Instructors Coppell Middle School North Band
Flute: Lucy Song (774) 276-0715 lucysong2021@u.northwestern.edu
Clarinet: Matt Casazza (603) 554-5590 mattjcasazza@gmail.com
Saxophone: Richard Smiley (214) 801-0018 r.d.smiley251@gmail.com
Oboe: Kira Leeper (214) 766-1622 leeper.kiraw@gmail.com
Bassoon: Ryan Morris (469) 951-9890 jrmbassoon@gmail.com
Trumpet: Dr. William Pratt (706) 587-7342 Wcpratt.tpt@gmail.com
French Horn: TBA
Trombone: Brett Lamel (516) 732-6960 Brett.Lamel@gmail.com
Euphonium: Patrick Geren (706) 847-9777 pmgerenmusic@gmail.com
Tuba: Jung Moo Lee (972) 672-3871 leetubastudio@gmail.com
Percussion: Patricia Islas (940) 395-2966 teamislas@gmail.com
Doug Bush (940) 390-2740 teamislas@gmail.com
Jonathan Anderson (940) 390-6518
Private Lessons are:
- 25 minute individualized classes with 1 student and a professional musician
- Once per week—before school, during band class, after school times available
- $25 per lesson
- Private Lessons are an extension of the band curriculum—they are NOT for remedial learning
- Students who take Private Lessons ALWAYS excel above and beyond those who do not
- 90% of the North Band takes Private Lessons
- Summer Private Lessons are available and encouraged—especially if you are in town all summer!!!
Band Notes for October, 2022
Good afternoon!
I hope this email finds you well today!
Don’t forget to check our new North Band website!
You will find it at https://coppellnorthband.weebly.com/
Please be advised of the following information concerning the month of October:
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Parents
General Band Fee PAST DUE--If you have not already paid you child’s 2022-2023 General Band Fee, please do so at your earliest convenience! Please contact Mr. Lindquist if you are unable to pay or would like to break the fee into payments. We will not ever let money interfere with a child’s opportunity to be involved in our Band—let us know if you need help!
New Euphonium Private Lesson Teacher—We are pleased to welcome Mr. Patrick Geren as our new Euphonium Private Lesson Teacher! Please reach out to Mr. Geren to set up your child’s Euphoinum private lessons at your earliest convenience! His contact information is listed in the Private Lesson Staff information sheet below.
Band Calendar: Please find the most up to date 2022-2023 North Band Calendar at the bottom of this email. Several dates have changed and been added since we published the calendar back in August.
Halloween Party: Our annual Halloween Party is Friday, October 28th from 7-9pm here at MS North!!!
Parent Volunteers for Halloween Party: Parents if you are willing and have the time, please consider volunteering to help at our Halloween Party! Please see the information below concerning how to register as a parent volunteer in our schools below. THANK YOU!!!!
Parent Volunteer Information: Please follow the link below and complete the information needed to register as a Parent Volunteer for Coppell ISD. You may not volunteer without first completing the process and being approved by our district.
Volunteer Link: https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/3443
Band Travel Waiver: All Band students must have a Band Travel Waiver on file prior to any off campus trips. All grades (6, 7 and 8) will be taking one or more trips off campus this year and we cannot travel without the form completed. Please click the link below, complete the information requested and submit!
Band Travel Waiver Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEqiyrgZ5hl3bmt2YWrE1xFlVHb9nn8QeYWf3WSgoildUtaQ/viewform
Private Lessons: Private Lessons have begun! Private lessons are available here at MS North for each instrument and grade. Lessons are once per week for 25 minutes. Your child’s private lesson can be scheduled before school, during Band class or after school based on your availability and the private teacher’s availability. Lessons cost $25 each. Our private lesson program is the single-most important component of our Band because of the TREMENDOUS value of one-on-one instruction. Please see the Private Lesson Contact list below and contact your child's teacher ASAP to set up lessons!!!
6th Grade Parents
Materials for Band—We are doing GREAT with this! Your child is very consistent about bringing their instrument, band binder with pencils each day! ALL GREAT HABITS THAT WILL PAY OFF!
Beginner Band Concert--Our Beginner Band Concert is scheduled for Thursday, October 27th at 7pm in our CMSN Cafeteria. Please make plans to attend this first of many performances! The Beginner Band classes are off a great start and we look forward to showing off the hard work!
Practice Routine—At this time of year, please help your child organize their time at home. Academics, Band practice, family time, friend time and video game time must take on a balance. Please consider sitting down with your child and putting together a scheduled routine so that home-time can be productive, restful and happy for everyone!
Practice Space—Within your home, please help your child find 1) a hard surface chair (piano bench or wooden dining chair for example) and a room preferably other than their bedroom to practice. The many, many distractions within their bedrooms tend to take away for their concentration during practice. Try to get them into the most “boring” room in your home for practice. This way they are more likely to concentrate on their musical instrument and learning goals.
7th and 8th Grade Parents
Band Plays at 8th Grade Football Game—The North Cougar Band will play at the 8th grade football games on October 12th from 3:35-6:30pm. Please plan to attend the game and cheer the team and our Band on! Please see the agenda for this event below!
Parent Volunteer for Football Game Performance: Parents if you are willing and have the time, please consider volunteering to help at our Football Game Performance next week! THANK YOU!!!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d4badaf2ba7f85-october
Coppell ISD All-City Band Auditions—Blind auditions will be held on October 21st and 22nd for all 7th and 8th grade Honor Winds and Symphonic Band students. Concert Band students may audition upon approval of Ms. Guinn and Mr. Lindquist. Those who earn a chair after the auditions participate in the All-City band clinic and concert on November 17th. This is a VERY PRESTIGIOUS achievement that we highly encourage our North Band students to prepare for.
All City Sectionals—All-City Sectionals have begun and will continue until October 20th. Please see the All-City Sectional explanation and schedule at the bottom of this email! Students enrolled in athletics will leave their athletic practice at 3:35pm and report to their band sectional on their designated sectional day. The only time a student should miss their All-City Sectional practice is when they have an athletic game/tournament/meet. Otherwise, students who miss their All City sectional will jeopardize their seat in our Honor Winds and Symphonic Bands. Please find the All-City after School Sectional Schedule at the bottom of this email.
Saturday Master Classes—There is no Saturday Master Class this Saturday, October 8th due to the long weekend. The final Saturday All-City Audition Master Class of the year is Saturday, October 15th from 10am to 12 noon here at MS North!
Fall Concert--Our Annual Fall Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th at 7pm in our large gym. Our Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Honor Winds will be featured in this side-by-side-by-side concert. Please make plans to attend and enjoy our first of many concerts this year!
Have a great October y’all!!!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Lindquist
Football Game Performance
When: October 12 3:45pm-7:30pm
Where: CMSN Football Field
Who: All 7th and 8th grade students. If you are an 8th grade boy playing in the football game you are excused. If you are available to play, have a friend bring your instrument to the field and come over and play when you can!
What: The Cougar Band will perform at our home football game beginning at 6:00pm and ending around 7:00pm.
Other: You will need your band shirt, jeans or shorts, instrument and music for the performance. You may want to bring a hat and sun glasses!
3:45pm—Rehearse Pep Rally Music together
4:45pm—Pizza and Drinks served
5:30pm—Move to CMSN Stadium
6:00pm—Performance Begins
7:00pm—Move Equipment (chairs and stands) back into the building
All City Audition Sectionals
Wk of Oct 3
3
4
5
6
7
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Euph Tuba
Flute
Faculty
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Clarinet
Horn
Meeting
Wk of Oct 10
10
11
12
13
14
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
NO SCHOOL
Flute
No
Saxophone
Clarinet
Horn
Sectionals
Trombone
Euph Tuba
Wk of Oct 17
17
18
19
20
21
22
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Euph Tuba
Flute
Oboe
Saxophone
All City
All City
Clarinet
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Auditions
Auditions
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Parents
General Band Fee: The $150 General Band Fee is due before September 15th. You may pay cash or check made payable to Coppell ISD. Place the payment in an envelope (available in the band hall) and write your child’s name on the outside of the envelope. If paying by check, please write your child’s name and the purpose of the payment on the memo line. Payments should be dropped in the wooden “Drop Box” located in the Band Hall here at MS North. The fee pays for: $7.52 white band t-shirt, $142.48 used for the entire band, contest entry fees, student transportation to contests and other events, rental/equipment truck fee to haul equipment to all events, music for band, music theory textbooks, instrument maintenance supplies, staffing for sectional rehearsals & auxiliary staff to assist/teach master classes, judges for pre-UIL, beginner class teachers to cover some classes & sub teacher expense not covered by Coppell ISD, custodial/maintenance/staff for all after hours school events/parties.
Parent Help Needed: We are seeking a parent to learn and begin taking over the volunteer position of taking in and accounting for all incoming funds (General Band Fee, Fund Raiser Opt Out Donation etc). Interested parties need some experience with Excel and/or comparable calculation programs. If you are interested or would like to know more information, please reach out to Mr. Lindquist at jlindquist@coppellisd.com
Band Calendar: Please find the most up to date 22-23 North Band Calendar at the bottom of this email. Several dates have changed and been added since we published the calendar back in August.
Halloween Party: Our annual Halloween Party is Friday, October 28th from 7-9pm here at MS North!!!
Parent Volunteers for Halloween Party: Parents if you are willing and have the time, please consider volunteering to help at our Halloween Party! Please see the information below concerning how to register as a parent volunteer in our schools below. THANK YOU!!!!
Parent Volunteer Information: Please follow the link below and complete the information needed to register as a Parent Volunteer for Coppell ISD. You may not volunteer without first completing the process and being approved by our district.
Volunteer Link: https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/3443
Band Travel Waiver: All Band students must have a Band Travel Waiver on file prior to any off campus trips. All grades (6, 7 and 8) will be taking one or more trips off campus this year and we cannot travel without the form completed. Please click the link below, complete the information requested and submit!
Band Travel Waiver Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEqiyrgZ5hl3bmt2YWrE1xFlVHb9nn8QeYWf3WSgoildUtaQ/viewform
Name Tags: Please affix a name tag (luggage tag) to your child’s instrument case before the first day of school. Virtually all band members play on the same make and model instruments so distinguishing personal instruments will be impossible without a name tag. Additionally, make note of your child’s instrument serial number for future ID purposes. For guidance on finding the serial number, contact your child’s private lesson teacher or visit the manufacturer website. All students will have an instrument slot to house their instrument during school. ALL instruments need to go home every day as the instrument storage spaces are not monitored 24-7 (plus ALL the kiddos need to practice)!
Private Lessons: Private Lessons have begun! Private lessons are available here at MS North for each instrument and grade. Lessons are once per week for 25 minutes. Your child’s private lesson can be scheduled before school, during Band class or after school based on your availability and the private teacher’s availability. Lessons cost $25 each. Our private lesson program is the single-most important component of our Band because of the TREMENDOUS value of one-on-one instruction. Please see the Private Lesson Contact list below and contact your child's teacher ASAP to set up lessons!!!
6th Grade Parents
Materials for Band—We are doing GREAT with this! Your child is very consistent about bringing their instrument, band binder with pencils each day! ALL GREAT HABITS THAT WILL PAY OFF!
Beginner Band Concert--Our Beginner Band Concert is scheduled for Thursday, October 27th at 7pm in our CMSN Cafeteria. Please make plans to attend this first of many performances! The Beginner Band classes are off a great start and we look forward to showing off the hard work!
Practice Routine—At this time of year, please help your child organize their time at home. Academics, Band practice, family time, friend time and video game time must take on a balance. Please consider sitting down with your child and putting together a scheduled routine so that home-time can be productive, restful and happy for everyone!
Practice Space—Within your home, please help your child find 1) a hard surface chair (piano bench or wooden dining chair for example) and a room preferably other than their bedroom to practice. The many, many distractions within their bedrooms tend to take away for their concentration during practice. Try to get them into the most “boring” room in your home for practice. This way they are more likely to concentrate on their musical instrument and learning goals.
7th and 8th Grade Parents
Band Plays at 8th Grade Football Game—The North Cougar Band will play at the 8th grade football games on September 27th from 3:35-6:30pm. Please plan to attend the game and cheer the team and our Band on! More details will be announced as we approach the date!
Coppell ISD All-City Band—The All-City Band is a Band composed of the best musicians in Coppell ISD for grades 7 and 8. All 7th and 8th grade students learn scales and two songs during August, September and part of October. Blind auditions are held on October 21st and 22nd for all 7th and 8th grade students. Those who earn a chair after the auditions participate in the All-City band clinic and concert on November 17th. This is a VERY PRESTIGIOUS achievement that we highly encourage our North Band students to prepare for.
All City Sectionals—All-City Sectionals have begun and will continue until October 20th. Please see the All-City Sectional explanation and schedule at the bottom of this email! Students enrolled in athletics will leave their athletic practice at 3:35pm and report to their band sectional on their designated sectional day. The only time a student should miss their All-City Sectional practice is when they have an athletic game/tournament/meet. Otherwise, students who miss their All City sectional will jeopardize their seat in our Honor Winds and Symphonic Bands. Please find the All-City after School Sectional Schedule at the bottom of this email.
Saturday Master Classes—Saturday Master Classes are held on Saturdays from 10am-12 noon at CMS North and are led by our Private Lesson Staff. Master Classes benefit all 7th and 8th grade students. The primary focus of the Master Classes is to prepare scales and the audition music for All-City Band auditions in October. Saturday Master Classes are mandatory for all Honor Winds and Symphonic Band members. Master Classes are optional for Concert Band members. Students who miss Saturday Master Classes will jeopardize their seat in our Honor Winds and Symphonic Bands.
Fall Concert--Our Annual Fall Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th at 7pm in our large gym. Our Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Honor Winds will be featured in this side-by-side-by-side concert. Please make plans to attend and enjoy our first of many concerts this year!
Athletics and Band—Mrs. Guinn and I work closely with the coaching staff and share many students! The coaches are aware of band students who will leave their athletic practice at 3:35pm on their designated day to attend Band practice. It is the students’ responsibility to (without the coaches prompting) leave athletic practice and report to Band on time the day of their sectional. Games always take precedence over Band practices. Band concerts always take precedence over Athletic practices. Band athletes have athletic practice multiple times per week outside the school day and have Band practice once per week outside of the school day.
August, 2022
Good afternoon!
I hope this email finds you well today!
We are so excited to welcome you all to our school for the start of the 2022-2023 school year!
Please be advised of the following information concerning the first day of school:
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Parents
Name Tags—Please affix a name tag (luggage tag) to your child’s instrument case before the first day of school. Virtually all band members play on the same make and model instruments so distinguishing personal instruments will be impossible without a name tag. Additionally, make note of your child’s instrument serial number for future ID purposes. For guidance on finding the serial number, contact your child’s private lesson teacher or visit the manufacturer website. All students will have an instrument slot to house their instrument during school. ALL instruments need to go home every day as the instrument storage spaces are not monitored 24-7 (plus ALL the kiddos need to practice)!
Band Calendar: Please find the most up-to-date 22-23 North Band Calendar at the bottom of this email. Several dates have changed and been added since we published the calendar back in May.
Private Lessons: Private Lessons will be available at MS North beginning this week! Please contact your child’s Private Lesson teacher to set up a day and time that works best for your schedule! Private Lessons occur before, during and after school each day. Please refer to the Private Lesson contact sheet at the bottom of this email!
General Band Fee: The General Band Fee is due before September 15th. The fee pays for: $7.52 white band t-shirt, $142.48 used for the entire band, contest entry fees, student transportation to contests and other events, rental/equipment truck fee to haul equipment to all events, music for band, music theory textbooks, instrument maintenance supplies, staffing for sectional rehearsals & auxiliary staff to assist/teach master classes, judges for pre-UIL, beginner class teachers to cover some classes & sub teacher expense not covered by Coppell ISD, custodial/maintenance/staff for all after hours school events/parties. You may pay cash or check made payable to “Coppell ISD”. Place the payment in an envelope and write your child’s name on the outside of the envelope. If paying by check, please write your child’s name and the purpose of the payment on the memo line. Payments should be dropped in the wooden “Drop Box” located in the Band Hall here at MS North.
Band Parent Meeting: Our Band parent meeting will occur on Tuesday, August 30th here at MS North in our cafeteria. The 6th grade parent meeting begins at 5:30pm. The 7th and 8th grade parent meeting begins at 6:45pm. Please plan on attending this VERY important and informative meeting!
6th Grade Parents
Materials for Band—WOW!!! Ms. Guinn and I appreciate your attention in providing your child with their supplies for Band! We realize parents are swamped with all things new as start of year 6th grade parents but we do really appreciate your attention for your child. ALL beginner band classes began learning on the first day of school as a result!
7th and 8th Grade Parents
New Band Binders: Please buy a new 1 inch black three ring binder for this school year! DO NOT use last year’s binder because it is filled with last year’s music and will not hold up! Be certain your name is on the binder.
All-City Sectionals: All-City Sectionals begin this week on Monday afternoon and continue until October 20th. Please see the All-City Sectional explanation and schedule at the bottom of this email!
All-City Master Class: The first All-City Master Class will be held here MS North on Saturday, August 27th from 9:45am-12noon. All Concert, Symphonic and Honor Winds students are expected to attend. The Master Classes are led by our Private Lesson Staff and afford the opportunity to delve into the specific techniques related to each instrument that we are unable to cover during band class and Private Lessons.
Congratulations to all parents, staff and most of all STUDENTS for an AWESOME first three days of the school year!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Lindquist
Director of Bands
Coppell MS North
General Band Fee: The $150 General Band Fee is due before September 15th. You may pay cash or check made payable to Coppell ISD. Place the payment in an envelope (available in the band hall) and write your child’s name on the outside of the envelope. If paying by check, please write your child’s name and the purpose of the payment on the memo line. Payments should be dropped in the wooden “Drop Box” located in the Band Hall here at MS North. The fee pays for: $7.52 white band t-shirt, $142.48 used for the entire band, contest entry fees, student transportation to contests and other events, rental/equipment truck fee to haul equipment to all events, music for band, music theory textbooks, instrument maintenance supplies, staffing for sectional rehearsals & auxiliary staff to assist/teach master classes, judges for pre-UIL, beginner class teachers to cover some classes & sub teacher expense not covered by Coppell ISD, custodial/maintenance/staff for all after hours school events/parties.
Parent Help Needed: We are seeking a parent to learn and begin taking over the volunteer position of taking in and accounting for all incoming funds (General Band Fee, Fund Raiser Opt Out Donation etc). Interested parties need some experience with Excel and/or comparable calculation programs. If you are interested or would like to know more information, please reach out to Mr. Lindquist at jlindquist@coppellisd.com
Band Calendar: Please find the most up to date 22-23 North Band Calendar at the bottom of this email. Several dates have changed and been added since we published the calendar back in August.
Halloween Party: Our annual Halloween Party is Friday, October 28th from 7-9pm here at MS North!!!
Parent Volunteers for Halloween Party: Parents if you are willing and have the time, please consider volunteering to help at our Halloween Party! Please see the information below concerning how to register as a parent volunteer in our schools below. THANK YOU!!!!
Parent Volunteer Information: Please follow the link below and complete the information needed to register as a Parent Volunteer for Coppell ISD. You may not volunteer without first completing the process and being approved by our district.
Volunteer Link: https://www.coppellisd.com/domain/3443
Band Travel Waiver: All Band students must have a Band Travel Waiver on file prior to any off campus trips. All grades (6, 7 and 8) will be taking one or more trips off campus this year and we cannot travel without the form completed. Please click the link below, complete the information requested and submit!
Band Travel Waiver Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEqiyrgZ5hl3bmt2YWrE1xFlVHb9nn8QeYWf3WSgoildUtaQ/viewform
Name Tags: Please affix a name tag (luggage tag) to your child’s instrument case before the first day of school. Virtually all band members play on the same make and model instruments so distinguishing personal instruments will be impossible without a name tag. Additionally, make note of your child’s instrument serial number for future ID purposes. For guidance on finding the serial number, contact your child’s private lesson teacher or visit the manufacturer website. All students will have an instrument slot to house their instrument during school. ALL instruments need to go home every day as the instrument storage spaces are not monitored 24-7 (plus ALL the kiddos need to practice)!
Private Lessons: Private Lessons have begun! Private lessons are available here at MS North for each instrument and grade. Lessons are once per week for 25 minutes. Your child’s private lesson can be scheduled before school, during Band class or after school based on your availability and the private teacher’s availability. Lessons cost $25 each. Our private lesson program is the single-most important component of our Band because of the TREMENDOUS value of one-on-one instruction. Please see the Private Lesson Contact list below and contact your child's teacher ASAP to set up lessons!!!
6th Grade Parents
Materials for Band—We are doing GREAT with this! Your child is very consistent about bringing their instrument, band binder with pencils each day! ALL GREAT HABITS THAT WILL PAY OFF!
Beginner Band Concert--Our Beginner Band Concert is scheduled for Thursday, October 27th at 7pm in our CMSN Cafeteria. Please make plans to attend this first of many performances! The Beginner Band classes are off a great start and we look forward to showing off the hard work!
Practice Routine—At this time of year, please help your child organize their time at home. Academics, Band practice, family time, friend time and video game time must take on a balance. Please consider sitting down with your child and putting together a scheduled routine so that home-time can be productive, restful and happy for everyone!
Practice Space—Within your home, please help your child find 1) a hard surface chair (piano bench or wooden dining chair for example) and a room preferably other than their bedroom to practice. The many, many distractions within their bedrooms tend to take away for their concentration during practice. Try to get them into the most “boring” room in your home for practice. This way they are more likely to concentrate on their musical instrument and learning goals.
7th and 8th Grade Parents
Band Plays at 8th Grade Football Game—The North Cougar Band will play at the 8th grade football games on September 27th from 3:35-6:30pm. Please plan to attend the game and cheer the team and our Band on! More details will be announced as we approach the date!
Coppell ISD All-City Band—The All-City Band is a Band composed of the best musicians in Coppell ISD for grades 7 and 8. All 7th and 8th grade students learn scales and two songs during August, September and part of October. Blind auditions are held on October 21st and 22nd for all 7th and 8th grade students. Those who earn a chair after the auditions participate in the All-City band clinic and concert on November 17th. This is a VERY PRESTIGIOUS achievement that we highly encourage our North Band students to prepare for.
All City Sectionals—All-City Sectionals have begun and will continue until October 20th. Please see the All-City Sectional explanation and schedule at the bottom of this email! Students enrolled in athletics will leave their athletic practice at 3:35pm and report to their band sectional on their designated sectional day. The only time a student should miss their All-City Sectional practice is when they have an athletic game/tournament/meet. Otherwise, students who miss their All City sectional will jeopardize their seat in our Honor Winds and Symphonic Bands. Please find the All-City after School Sectional Schedule at the bottom of this email.
Saturday Master Classes—Saturday Master Classes are held on Saturdays from 10am-12 noon at CMS North and are led by our Private Lesson Staff. Master Classes benefit all 7th and 8th grade students. The primary focus of the Master Classes is to prepare scales and the audition music for All-City Band auditions in October. Saturday Master Classes are mandatory for all Honor Winds and Symphonic Band members. Master Classes are optional for Concert Band members. Students who miss Saturday Master Classes will jeopardize their seat in our Honor Winds and Symphonic Bands.
Fall Concert--Our Annual Fall Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th at 7pm in our large gym. Our Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Honor Winds will be featured in this side-by-side-by-side concert. Please make plans to attend and enjoy our first of many concerts this year!
Athletics and Band—Mrs. Guinn and I work closely with the coaching staff and share many students! The coaches are aware of band students who will leave their athletic practice at 3:35pm on their designated day to attend Band practice. It is the students’ responsibility to (without the coaches prompting) leave athletic practice and report to Band on time the day of their sectional. Games always take precedence over Band practices. Band concerts always take precedence over Athletic practices. Band athletes have athletic practice multiple times per week outside the school day and have Band practice once per week outside of the school day.
August, 2022
Good afternoon!
I hope this email finds you well today!
We are so excited to welcome you all to our school for the start of the 2022-2023 school year!
Please be advised of the following information concerning the first day of school:
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Parents
Name Tags—Please affix a name tag (luggage tag) to your child’s instrument case before the first day of school. Virtually all band members play on the same make and model instruments so distinguishing personal instruments will be impossible without a name tag. Additionally, make note of your child’s instrument serial number for future ID purposes. For guidance on finding the serial number, contact your child’s private lesson teacher or visit the manufacturer website. All students will have an instrument slot to house their instrument during school. ALL instruments need to go home every day as the instrument storage spaces are not monitored 24-7 (plus ALL the kiddos need to practice)!
Band Calendar: Please find the most up-to-date 22-23 North Band Calendar at the bottom of this email. Several dates have changed and been added since we published the calendar back in May.
Private Lessons: Private Lessons will be available at MS North beginning this week! Please contact your child’s Private Lesson teacher to set up a day and time that works best for your schedule! Private Lessons occur before, during and after school each day. Please refer to the Private Lesson contact sheet at the bottom of this email!
General Band Fee: The General Band Fee is due before September 15th. The fee pays for: $7.52 white band t-shirt, $142.48 used for the entire band, contest entry fees, student transportation to contests and other events, rental/equipment truck fee to haul equipment to all events, music for band, music theory textbooks, instrument maintenance supplies, staffing for sectional rehearsals & auxiliary staff to assist/teach master classes, judges for pre-UIL, beginner class teachers to cover some classes & sub teacher expense not covered by Coppell ISD, custodial/maintenance/staff for all after hours school events/parties. You may pay cash or check made payable to “Coppell ISD”. Place the payment in an envelope and write your child’s name on the outside of the envelope. If paying by check, please write your child’s name and the purpose of the payment on the memo line. Payments should be dropped in the wooden “Drop Box” located in the Band Hall here at MS North.
Band Parent Meeting: Our Band parent meeting will occur on Tuesday, August 30th here at MS North in our cafeteria. The 6th grade parent meeting begins at 5:30pm. The 7th and 8th grade parent meeting begins at 6:45pm. Please plan on attending this VERY important and informative meeting!
6th Grade Parents
Materials for Band—WOW!!! Ms. Guinn and I appreciate your attention in providing your child with their supplies for Band! We realize parents are swamped with all things new as start of year 6th grade parents but we do really appreciate your attention for your child. ALL beginner band classes began learning on the first day of school as a result!
7th and 8th Grade Parents
New Band Binders: Please buy a new 1 inch black three ring binder for this school year! DO NOT use last year’s binder because it is filled with last year’s music and will not hold up! Be certain your name is on the binder.
All-City Sectionals: All-City Sectionals begin this week on Monday afternoon and continue until October 20th. Please see the All-City Sectional explanation and schedule at the bottom of this email!
All-City Master Class: The first All-City Master Class will be held here MS North on Saturday, August 27th from 9:45am-12noon. All Concert, Symphonic and Honor Winds students are expected to attend. The Master Classes are led by our Private Lesson Staff and afford the opportunity to delve into the specific techniques related to each instrument that we are unable to cover during band class and Private Lessons.
Congratulations to all parents, staff and most of all STUDENTS for an AWESOME first three days of the school year!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Lindquist
Director of Bands
Coppell MS North
