Cumberland Bands News – 2/7/18

Hello amazing band people!

Fun stuff coming up in spring, so check it all out:

== WINTER GUARD ==

All-day practice at CMS on Saturday, Feb 10th, from 10-6.  Bring $5 bucks to throw in for pizza and beverage or bring your own lunch.

One scheduled competition is on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Atlee HS.  Details to come.

== DISTRICT ASSESSMENT on MARCH 2ND ==

UPDATE: Embroidered Cumberland Bands shirts have been donated to the band for spring performances.  Every child in band classes (incl 5th grade) will need a pair of khaki pants to wear with it.  6th-HS will need khakis before March 2nd.

Both the 6th Grade Band and the 7th/8th/HS Advanced Band will have their assessment performances on Friday, March 2nd at Goochland HS.  The 6th grade will perform around 3:25pm and the Advanced Band will perform around 5:00pm.  This is a required classroom assessment for all performing students.  Details to follow.

== SPRING CONCERTS ==

All band class students, 5th grade through HS, will have a graded spring concert performance. 5th and 6th grade will be on April 12th, and 7th-HS will be on April 17th.  Details forthcoming, but the schedules will be similar to the winter concerts.

== GRADUATION MAY 18, 2018 ==

All band class students from 7th grade, 8th grade, and HS will be playing for graduation on this date in a required performance.  Please plan accordingly.  Details to follow.

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