By: Robert D.

05/17/04

The I.H.M. Advanced Band (grades 6-8) and Beginning Band (grade 5) are in the process of practicing for the spring concert, scheduled for May 19, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School. The three songs that the Advanced Band is preparing for your enjoyment, directed by Mr. Brian Campbell, are as follows.

1.) The Tempest by Robert W. Smith

2.) Pirates of the Caribbean by Klaus Badelt

3.) March of the Brigadier Guards by Sir Arthur Sullivan (arr. by Bruce Pearson)

We have been practicing very hard to prepare for this concert. (This will be my last concert at I.H.M.) We practice every Monday. One group goes at 7:30 a.m. and another group goes at 9:00 a.m. The members of the advanced band are:

1.) Rachel D. on Flute

2.) Robert D. on Trumpet

3.) John H. on Alto Saxophone

4.) Jen O. on Clarinet

5.) Richard S. on Percussion

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5 Junior High Catholic schools practice as a whole band on:

Monday, April 5, 2004 (6:30-7:30p.m.)

Thursday, April 22, 2004 (6:30-7:30p.m.)

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 (6:30-7:30p.m.)

Wednesday, May 12, 2004 (6:30-7:30p.m.)

Monday, May 17, 2004 (7:00-8:00p.m.)

The beginning band also has been practicing very hard for the spring concert. They practice every Monday from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Their members consist of:

1.) Simon B. playing trumpet

2.) David B. playing trumpet

3.) Mary C. playing flute

4.) Taylor C. playing alto saxophone

5.) Colin D. playing clarinet

6.) Jay D. playing alto saxophone

7.) Victoria G. playing clarinet

8.) Andrew K. playing percussion

9.) Luke P. playing trumpet

10.) Lauren R. playing trumpet

11.) Erin T. playing clarinet

See the Beginning band

If you haven’t seen us in action, this would be the perfect time to see how Mr. Campbell can pass his fantastic talent of music on to his students. We hope you come out to see the concert to end a fantastic year of band. Thanks to all of you who have supported us throughout all our musical endeavors. J

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