Monthly Newsletter from Mr.

Smith | December 2021

December Update: A note regarding Covid-19:

December is flying right by and we are In accordance with District policy, masks will be

looking forward to our Winter Concert on required at all times within the building and

Thursday, December 16th at 6pm. Please email during the concert. Band students will only

me as soon as possible with any potential remove masks when actively playing their

time conflicts or any questions you may have! instruments.

You may often hear me use the phrase "Call

Check out our Website:
Time" to refer to the time in which I expect

students to arrive for a concert, field trip, or

EscalanteMusic.weebly.com

other event. Please see the "Upcoming

Please take some time to become familiar with
Events" tab on the right for the respective
our website. It includes important information
Call Times for Band and Choir. At "Call Time,"
such as class syllabi, student supply links,
I will take attendance, start warm ups, and
practice recommendations, helpful videos and
make sure everyone has what they needs, so
tips, information on private lesson options, and

please be sure to arrive on time. much more.

I am allowing students to wear festive

accessories/ accent colors with their normal

UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFO:
concert attire. This includes Santa hats,

scarves, ties, jewelry, and Red, Green, or

>DEC 16 - WINTER CONCERT @ 6PM
White tops. Please let me know if you have
- BAND CALL TIME: 5:00PM
- CHOIR CALL TIME: 5:30PM
any further questions on this.
>DEC 17 - LAST DAY BEFORE BREAK
One of my favorite things about concerts is

getting to meet parents and families and CONCERT ATTIRE*:

build on our student support systems. If you - ALL BLACK - TOP, BOTTOM, AND
would like to introduce yourself, please stick SHOES. ACCENT/FESTIVE COLORS
around for a moment after the concert and I
OKAY ON SCARVES, TIES, OR
will try to make my way around to say Hello!
JEWELRY. *SCHOOL DRESS CODE
APPLIES
Have a safe and happy holiday season!

- Mr. Smith

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