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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 8/3/20

Hello wonderful band folks!

Well, here we go! I know we’re starting virtual, but we’re still going to have a dynamic band program for everyone! I know you have questions, and I hope this answers them. If it doesn’t, then my contact info is at the bottom.

What do you need to prepare?

  1. For grades 6-...
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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 7/17/20

Hello fabulous band people!

This is just a quick note to say we’re planning for a dynamic and interesting fall season for band! I don’t have too many details for you yet, but I’ve had exciting conversations planning for the upcoming semester.

On a side note, I’m going to have to bail on Friday Google ...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 4/27/20

Hello amazing band folks!

New content went up today on the Google band classes. If you are in need of printable materials, then touch base with the office of the school you attend.

A few folks have had difficulty logging into the Google classroom...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 4/3/20

Hello all my beautiful band people!

I miss you all very, very much. I don’t have a lot in the way of news, but I did want to just say hello!

Starting next week, the Google classroom will be up and running for all my band children...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 3/20/20

Hello my awesome, sequestered band people!

We are in crazy times, for sure, and I hope you haven’t already eaten through your quarantine snacks! (I have not been so good in this department, to say the least)

I just wanted to shout out to all my kids and parents...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 3/3/20

Hello amazing band folks!

==WINTER GUARD COMPETITIONS==

The winter guard begins their competition season this week. If you can catch a performance, then you should!

Saturday, March 7 – Potomac HS

6:00am – Depart for Potomac HS
8:30am – Arrive at Potomac HS
10:07am – Performance
3:00pm – De...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 1/27/20

Hello valiant band citizens!

==WINTER GUARD COMPETITION AT CUMBERLAND 2/1==

We’re hosting a winter guard show THIS SATURDAY and we need your help!

Many hands make light work, and we need several adults to come help us provide another great hosting experience like we did last year.

We’ll need help...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 1/21/20

Hello fine band folks!

Congrats to the four students who were named to the VBODA District 3 All-District Honors Band

Michael Ross – 1st HS Band, bassoon
Jack Williamson – 2nd HS Band, trumpet
Dylan Mills – 1st Alternate HS oboe
Valencia Valentin – MS Honors Band, flute

These students did a fine job at ...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 1/7/20

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year!

I trust you’re all rested up and ready for another semester of awesome band activities.

==JAN 11, 2020==

Students who have signed up for All-District Band auditions, we will be leaving the CHS band room at 6:45am sharp on Saturday, Jan 11.

Sat, Jan 11, 2020
6:30...

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Cumberland Bands Newsletter – 12/17/19

Happy Holidays, everyone!

It continues to be such a blessing to work with all your wonderful children. Every day, week, and month I can see the progress we’re making here. Your children put such good effort into becoming stronger musicians every day and it’s a joy to be a part of it...

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