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September 14th Update
Maples Marching Band
Dear Maples Marching Band family, September 14, 2020
Hopefully this finds you all easing back into the fall school routine. The Maples Marching Band continues to practice as we said we would. We have been using all of the safety protocols the health department has asked us to and have had some great rehearsals. We have added instrument bell covers for each instrument to use. These are not cheap and should be taken care of and washing regularly.
Due to the fact that the governor's office and the MHSAA are not allowing bands at football games for the time being...we have been looking at creative ways to showcase our students' hard work. From day one of our Band Camp practice week, we have said we will make it our goal to learn Adrian’s traditional Pre-Game show and learn some parade tunes to play if we get the chance to. Mrs. Powers and I have had many ideas on how to safely and properly have a performance worthy of our students' accomplishments. Halfway is not the way of the Maples Marching Band. We have been able to narrow down some great performance times and want to update you on what we will be doing.
First, we will be holding our regular October rehearsals at Maple Stadium. We would like to open these rehearsals up for parents to sit and watch. It's always great to see your student learning in action. You will be amazed at what these kids can do. Second, we will be showcasing our Drumline in Michener parking lot before the October 2nd game. This is similar to the way U of M drumline holds their step show before home games. Thirdly, we have set a date for Maples Marching Band Night at the Stadium. We are going to have our own performance that evening and hold our Senior Band night as well. This will take place on Wednesday, October 14th (with a rain date of Monday October 21st).
Many parents have offered ideas and help which is always appreciated. No band runs well without its parental and music boosters support. Ours is no exception. We will need some parents to help transport drumline instruments for the Oct. 2nd drumline performance. If you can help please let me know asap so we can plan accordingly.
It is always our goal as educators to create an atmosphere of family and belonging in the Maples Marching Band. This tradition goes back many generations and is strong today. Belonging and contributing to something bigger than yourself is what Maple Pride is all about. The Maples Marching Band should be the pride of the community not just the high school. We will continue to teach those lessons as we strive for the highest in our musical performance.
Go Maples!
Directors of The Maples Marching Band
Mr. Mykeloff
Mrs. Powers
Maples Marching Band
Dear Maples Marching Band family, September 14, 2020
Hopefully this finds you all easing back into the fall school routine. The Maples Marching Band continues to practice as we said we would. We have been using all of the safety protocols the health department has asked us to and have had some great rehearsals. We have added instrument bell covers for each instrument to use. These are not cheap and should be taken care of and washing regularly.
Due to the fact that the governor's office and the MHSAA are not allowing bands at football games for the time being...we have been looking at creative ways to showcase our students' hard work. From day one of our Band Camp practice week, we have said we will make it our goal to learn Adrian’s traditional Pre-Game show and learn some parade tunes to play if we get the chance to. Mrs. Powers and I have had many ideas on how to safely and properly have a performance worthy of our students' accomplishments. Halfway is not the way of the Maples Marching Band. We have been able to narrow down some great performance times and want to update you on what we will be doing.
First, we will be holding our regular October rehearsals at Maple Stadium. We would like to open these rehearsals up for parents to sit and watch. It's always great to see your student learning in action. You will be amazed at what these kids can do. Second, we will be showcasing our Drumline in Michener parking lot before the October 2nd game. This is similar to the way U of M drumline holds their step show before home games. Thirdly, we have set a date for Maples Marching Band Night at the Stadium. We are going to have our own performance that evening and hold our Senior Band night as well. This will take place on Wednesday, October 14th (with a rain date of Monday October 21st).
Many parents have offered ideas and help which is always appreciated. No band runs well without its parental and music boosters support. Ours is no exception. We will need some parents to help transport drumline instruments for the Oct. 2nd drumline performance. If you can help please let me know asap so we can plan accordingly.
It is always our goal as educators to create an atmosphere of family and belonging in the Maples Marching Band. This tradition goes back many generations and is strong today. Belonging and contributing to something bigger than yourself is what Maple Pride is all about. The Maples Marching Band should be the pride of the community not just the high school. We will continue to teach those lessons as we strive for the highest in our musical performance.
Go Maples!
Directors of The Maples Marching Band
Mr. Mykeloff
Mrs. Powers
