Sounds of Spring
Celebrate the Blooming of the UP Band Musicians
Tuesday 25 May, 5:30pm, Church of All Nations, HKIS, Repulse Bay.
New : Link to Sounds of Spring Live Stream Youtube Link (from 25 May, 5:30pm) or to the Enhanced Live Stream Link with UP Band memories.
Rehearsals.
Leading up to performance concerts, students will attend combined rehearsals that may, or may not, align with the regular schedule. The rehearsals will start immediately after school for all classes.
Friday 14 May 2:30 to 5:00pm, CAN
Monday 17 May 2:30 to 5:00pm, CAN
Thurs 20 May 2:30 to 5:00pm, CAN
Monday 24 May Technical Rehearsal 2:30 to 5:00pm, CAN
Tuesday 25 May Rehearsal and Concert 2:30 to 6:30pm, CAN
Pre-Concert.
Having a good sounding ensemble is a team effort. Each Band Member is expected to do their part to make each performance a success.
Getting ready for the performance includes:
Preparing Concert Attire
Home Practice or Scheduling a Tutorial
Being prepared with music, pencil, instrument and accessories.
In Pre-Concert Rehearsals, aim to use the time efficiently, pay attention, and be a good team member.
The rehearsals and performance will be live, but preparation leading up to the concert will continue on Zoom.
Concert.
Main Reminders for the Concert.
Take to school:
Musical Instrument
Music & instrument supplies
Concert Attire (including shoes)
Extra Snack
Hairbrush, or other toiletries if needed.
Scroll Below for Details about the Concert Logistics.
After School Rehearsal Procedures
On the Concert Day
Concert Attire
Audience Seats (Registration)
Home Learning Days (relevant to some students)
Band Goal setting
Resource website
Optional Zoom Tutorial
End of School Date
Car Pool
Band Camp
Contact Information
After-School Rehearsal Procedures
Students will be asked to remain at school, rather than moving to the school bus.
Students should go to the 4th floor cafeteria after school dismissal with their instruments and music.
Students will have an opportunity to have a snack (please pack an extra), and freshen up before rehearsal starts.
If you cannot attend the rehearsals please let Mr.Lovett know by email.
Please collect your child from the LP Busway at approx 5:00pm after Rehearsals (or Car-Pool).
On the Concert Day
Please bring concert attire, including shoes and socks, musical instrument, and music to the rehearsal.
Concert attire is only required on the day of the concert. Students will be given sufficient time to dress during the rehearsal before the performance
Pack an extra snack, and water bottle. Doors will open to parents 10-15 minutes prior to the concert.
Students remain on campus between the rehearsal and concert.
Concert attire consists of white on top, black on bottom.
Girls can wear knee length or longer black skirts or dress pants and black shoes.
Boys must wear black pants (no jeans), black socks, and black shoes. White collared shirts are preferred on top. No T-shirts are allowed.
Adhering to this dress code gives a professional look to our band.
A Band Mom took a photo of her daughter ready for a concert and has kindly agreed to let me share it. This is a lovely concert attire example. No need to replicate exactly, but just to give you an idea if this is your first band concert.
Audience Seats
Guest seating is assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. There is a limit of two adult guests per student. Guests without a reservation will not be able to attend the concert. Please reserve your seats via this Sign-Up Form, Please direct questions about the reserved seating to the Upper Primary Administration.
While on campus, all guests will have their temperature checked, must keep a mask on at all times, and sit in designated seats and spaces. Your designated seat will be shared with you via email in advance of the performance.
Home Learning Days
A small number of students will be affected by the rehearsals or concert being held on days that coincide with the UP Home Learning Days (absent from school classes). Please check if your child is affected by this. If possible, please try to attend the rehearsal, and consider arriving at the school after 2:20pm, as the after school buses will be cleared by that time. Students should go directly to the 4th floor CAFETERIA (note: update)
Band Goal Setting - Practice Makes Progress
Please continue to set personal practice goals at home. At the rehearsal, the Group Goals are to:
Collaborate effectively in a large ensemble to prepare the concert material.
Demonstrate appropriate behaviour at the rehearsal as a Team Member (watching, listening, raising had for music related questions only*)
* It's exciting to perform, and there might be a lot of questions about dress, food, seats etc .... but, please let's use the rehearsal time effectively.
Details about the rehearsal schedule will be posted for students in the rehearsal venue.
Resource Website
Sounds of Spring Band Resource Website
Please visit and bookmark this site. https://sites.google.com/view/hkisupband/home
This is a comprehensive site with resources for every song in the concert, practice tips, instructional videos, and practice tools.
Optional Zoom Tutorial
In addition to the scheduled classes, optional tutorial 'drop in' sessions are available for students.
Rather than drop in Zoom, please email at micramus@gmail.com to reserve a 10 or 20 minute session with Mrs. Lovett. Original posted times, and extra times available. Email to reserve and to receive the Zoom Link
(Note: The Zoom link will be different from Mr. Lovett's Band Class link)
Monday (May 10) 5:00 to 6:00pm
Tuesday (May 11 & 18) 4:05 to 5:00pm
Thursday (May 6, 13) 4:05 to 5:00pm
Saturday (May 8, 15, 22) 4:00 - 5:00pm
End of Band Year 2020-21
The Band classes for this year will conclude at the Band Concert on Tuesday 25 May. There will be no classes on 26, 27 or 28 May. School will finish on 28 May.
In advance, Happy Summer to everyone.
Offer & Appreciate Rehearsal Car Pool
The change to the 'Live' Rehearsal Schedule for the concerts, with a 5:00pm pickup at the UP, impacts some Band families in different ways. To facilitate the participation of the whole band team (and, to reduce car use, 'live' connections with other band members, and to help out), please consider signing up for a Band Car Pool.
If you can offer a car pool or appreciate a car pool for the rehearsals below - please use this form for providing relevant information.
ECA Band Camp
Keep the fun of playing in Band continuing in Summer.
Join the fun at the Band Boot Camp offered through the HKIS ECA Camp at Tai Tam.
Band Camps will be held during Session Three (June 28 - July 9), 2:30 to 4:00pm. More information can be found at https://www.micramusic.com/ecaband
Phone Contact
MicraMusic Phone: 9136 0837 During Rehearsal
Craig Phone: 6152 4405 After Rehearsal
Michelle Phone: 6114 3569 If MicraMusic Phone not answered.