Please see the link below for this weeks updates:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uky9FOaMlEwYpTJBNcxNuMx0eX1Y_D_i/view?usp=sharing
Daniel Greenberg
Director of Bands and Color Guard
Murrieta Mesa High School
24801 Monroe Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
mesamusicdirector@gmail.com
951-677-0568 x 6409
Music Website
Happy Day (whatever day it is) to you all-
I wanted to take a quick moment and start this off with a little hope. I hope during this time you are all doing well and taking care of yourselves and your families. I know that it has been different for all of us. If you need anything, please do not wait to ask. We have an amazing band/guard family in this program with lots of amazing people who will go above and beyond for you. All you need to do is ask.
Camp update-
I don’t really have one for you. Currently all the High School Band Directors have been working with the District to develop a plan for us to try and meet in person. With the daily changing developments in our society it is hard to say what will happen. Please keep the scheduled camp dates (July 25, July 27-Aug 1) open. If we aren’t available to meet in person, we will have some sort of digital camp during that week.
All the show music for the fall can be found HERE - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UBEBiqzEEDUzRS8tqsdGiu_qH_N8vcDw?uspsharing
Registration Nights-
Since we were unable to do any sort of meeting for next year, we will have two nights for registration coming up. I will be sending out the Registration document that you must fill out (typed), print off, and then bring it in. This will be for ALL MEMBERS. More information about this will come out next week.
Basic information:
In person Registration - July 16th and 17th
Step one – Complete packet for each member
Step two – Turn in your completed registration packet, along with your donation at our In-person Registration date.
See the Donation Schedule for information on our website
Future Members-
If you need an instrument for next year, please email ASAP. I have received some of the instruments back from our music store and they are ready for new homes.
CHARMS –
I believe that all Charms accounts have been created. Now is the time to make sure all information is up to date. If you still need access to an account please let me know.
I/We use charms to send out our emails and text reminders. Please do NOT respond to the text. I know that some of families/members have tried to respond but we do not receive those texts. If you don’t want the reminders, please remove your phone number. If you need something, email is the best!!
With that being said, it is time for all members to go practice. It is beautiful outside, go share your talent of music with the world. Go show someone how to dance, spin, or perform like they never knew they could.
Be Well. Be Safe.
Hope to see you soon.
Daniel Greenberg
Director of Bands and Color Guard
Murrieta Mesa High School
24801 Monroe Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
mesamusicdirector@gmail.com
951-677-0568 x 6409
Music Website
Good morning and welcome to another week of learning.
Band members - By this time, you should:
SENIORS
Booster meeting is tonight at 7pm via zoom.
KICKOFF Meeting – I will be holding our kickoff meeting on Thursday at 6pm. I will hold this “meeting” via YouTube and you will have the ability to ask questions as well.
Here is the link https://youtu.be/wwR5b6wS4Sc
Color Guard – At this point you should be working on the daily assignments that Rebecca has given you. Make sure you are practicing before you make the videos. We can tell those that are practicing before making videos and those that are just posting video to check a box off. Why waste your time and ours by just settling to just being okay? Strive to be great and push your fellow members!
EVERYONE- Here is the weekly survey. I use this to take attendance. This needs to be completed by Wednesday, midnight.
https://forms.gle/XpoztvMvHH8XEtX8A
Daniel Greenberg
Director of Bands and Color Guard
Murrieta Mesa High School
24801 Monroe Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
951-677-0568 x 6409
Band Members-
Who should be practicing:
· EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What should I be practicing?
· Great question
· Here are some great things to practice:
o LONG TONES
o SCALES
o Articulation exercises
§ You can go into charms and download the whole MVP studies packet
§ Maybe you can actually learn #4
o Sight Reading
§ Use Smart Music
§ It is free and will give you are “grade”
§ School code is XDRHU-RZHD6
o You can work the concert music that was handed out
o New music when it becomes available
o Find popular music online
o Learn Jazz standards (set out before) and play along with the YouTube recordings
o Percussion members can join the group that Isabelle has created to help your skills, even without an instrument. Ask me (or your section leader for more details)
Where should I practice?
· Outstanding question
o ANYWHERE
o There is no place off limit
o I played the other day in the garage and people walking by clapped for me.
§ No one know if you are good or bad
When (How much) should I be practicing:
· Another great question.
· As normal, you should be practicing EVERYDAY for a minimum of 30 mins.
· Set a specific time in the day and practice at that time everyday.
o Once you get in a routine, it will become easier
Why should I practice?
· Now that is the question!
· You should want to get better.
· You will feel accomplished when you are done.
· It is a great physical and mental exercise!
· It will break up your day.
· To annoy your family (if that is a reason)
· When we return you want to be stronger
· Because you love music!!!
Color Guard Members-
You should be staying on top of the assignments that Rebecca is assigning. Many of you missed the first week of projects.
Who should be practicing:
· EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What should I be practicing?
· Great question
· Here are some great things to practice:
o Stretches
o Drop Spins
o Flag
o Rifle
o Sabre
o Dance
o Tricks
o Assignments posted on the color guard page
Where should I practice?
· Outstanding question
o ANYWHERE
o There is no place off limit
When (How much) should I be practicing:
· Another great question.
· As normal, you should be practicing EVERYDAY for a minimum of 30 mins.
· Set a specific time in the day and practice at that time everyday.
o Once you get in a routine, it will become easier
Why should I practice?
· Now that is the question!
· You should want to get better.
· You will be more confident
· You will feel accomplished when you are done.
· It is a great physical and mental exercise!
· It will break up your day.
· To annoy your family (if that is a reason)
· When we return you want to be stronger!
· It will play a role into solos and spotlights in the upcoming season(s)
· Rebecca will be able to add more challenging material
· Because you love to perform!!!
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