Mid-December 2020 UPDATE

MACY*S TRIP UPDATE MEETING: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 on ZOOM

Registration for the Union H.S. Renegade Regiment’s trip to New York City for the 2021 Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade opened a few weeks ago! We want to share more info with students and parents about what will happen during the trip next year: where we’ll go, what we’ll see, and what we’ll do. We know that this is a an experience that no student will want to miss, and next Thursday night, Dec. 17 at 7:00pm we’re going to tell you WHY! Be looking next week for for meeting info (Zoom link). In the meantime, check out our website for more info on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: click here

UPDATE: In-Person Class Rehearsals during Distance Learning

We’ve had a good first week of a new approach: In-Person Union H.S. band class rehearsals during the Union district’s distance learning model. Students may choose how they participate in band rehearsals, whether from home via Zoom or on-campus, or in-person. All details on how is approach works is available in Canvas. Special thanks to parents for helping your student get to & from in-person band rehearsals. Please contact your student’s band class teacher with specific questions.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Tuesday, December 15

Pick-up fundraiser items, including Butter Braids, Chocolate Bars, and Beef Jerky Sticks, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 4:30-6:00pm at the Union H.S. Bus Loop. Click here for more info; please note that chocolate and jerky must be requested in advance.

OPPORTUNITY: Winter Virtual Pageantry Arts

Looking for a way to stay active and performing this winter season? Wind players and percussionists should consider participating in Virtual Arts! Lots more info on this program and registration is available at: www.VirtualArtsInc.org

COMMUNICATION: REMIND System Text Messages

1st Period Band Class Students and Parents will receive Remind messages from two subscription codes:

  • @UhsBands1h provides general information as applicable to band students enrolled in 1st Period Band. This Remind code was established in August 2020 and already has many subscribers; please continue to subscribe to messages from this code.

  • an ensemble-specific code; as of Dec. 1, all first period band students now meet in one of two smaller groups, and will accordingly receive Remind messages as pertinent to their assigned ensemble.

    • @UhsSband is the subscription code for Symphonic Band class students; this class is led by Mrs. Lollis

    • @UhsCband is the subscription code for Concert Band class students; this class is led by Mrs. Ayers & Mrs. Barnes.

2nd Period Band Class Students and Parents will continue to receive Remind updates using subscription code @UhsBands2h

All subscribers to Remind code @UhsBands will continue to receive messages as pertinent to the Union H.S. Band program in general.

SPECIAL OFFER: Upgraded Instruments for Trumpet and Trombone Students

Palen Music Center has shared with us a special offer from the Conn-Selmer instrument company on quality trumpet and trombone brass instruments. Tis the season to take advantage! For more info click here

AVAILABLE: Free Internet Service for Qualifying Families

In this new era of distance-learning, a reliable high-speed internet connection at home has never been more important, but can be a considerable monthly expense. Click here for more information and to see if your family qualifies for free internet service.

Distance Learning Plan for High School Band Students

1st Hour Band Distance Learning: Dec. 7-16

SCHEDULE

  • Mondays & Wednesdays: Dec. 7, 9, 14, 16

  • 8:10-9:00am

LOCATIONS

  • In-Person at the Union H.S. Band Room

  • Online-Synchronous via Zoom

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

  • Attendance is required (whether In-Person or Zoom)

    • Any student who is unable to attend class (either in-person or Zoom) must contact the teacher via email or Canvas Messenger to communicate about the absence.

  • For students choosing In-Person Class Rehearsals:

    • Transportation to & from rehearsals is on-your-own.

    • Students will enter the building via the quad-glass doors into the UHS Fine Arts area, located on the Bus Loop.

    • Doors will not open prior to 7:45am, and will be open no later than 8:00am. Doors will be locked by 8:15am, so timely arrival is critical.

    • Students must depart the campus at the conclusion of rehearsal, doing so by 9:15am. Loitering on the campus, whether inside or outside of the building, is not allowed.

    • Any student driving himself or herself to campus will park in the northeast-most part of the campus (nearest the Union Collegiate Academy entrance); parking nor entering/exiting the building from the south is permitted.

    • All standard safety protocols must be practiced: distancing, regular masking for percussionists, slotted masks for winds, shields for flutes, bell covers for brasses, absorption pads for brass water keys/spit valves.

    • The student must have his/her instrument, print music, and a pencil for use in the rehearsal.

  • For students choosing Synchronous (Zoom) Rehearsals:

    • The student's device camera must be turned on during the entire rehearsal.

    • The student must have his/her instrument, print music, and a pencil for use in the rehearsal.

    • Zoom meeting link access via Canvas site post: click here

  • For more information on SmartMusic software click here

COMMUNICATION

  • For Concert Band class students:

    • email Mrs. Ayers

    • email Mrs. Barnes

    • Remind Codes:

      • Class-specific: @UhsCBand

      • Hour-specific: @Uhsbands1h

      • General info: @UHSbands

  • For Symphonic Band class students:

    • email Mrs. Lollis

    • Remind Codes:

      • Class-specific: @UhsSBand

      • Hour-specific: @Uhsbands1h

      • General info: @UHSbands

  • For Percussion students:

    • email Mr. Bruce

    • Remind Codes:

      • Class-specific: @uperc-uhs

      • Hour-specific: @Uhsbands1h

      • General info: @UHS

2nd Hour Band Distance Learning: Dec. 8-17

SCHEDULE

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Dec. 8, 10, 15, 17

  • 8:10-9:00am

LOCATIONS

  • In-Person at the Union H.S. Band Room

  • Online-Synchronous via Zoom

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

  • Attendance is required (whether In-Person or Zoom)

    • Any student who is unable to attend class (either in-person or Zoom) must contact the teacher via email or Canvas Messenger to communicate about the absence.

  • For students choosing In-Person Class Rehearsals:

    • Transportation to & from rehearsals is on-your-own.

    • Students will enter the building via the quad-glass doors into the UHS Fine Arts area, located on the Bus Loop.

    • Doors will not open prior to 7:45am, and will be open no later than 8:00am. Doors will be locked by 8:15am, so timely arrival is critical.

    • Students must depart the campus at the conclusion of rehearsal, doing so by 9:15am. Loitering on the campus, whether inside or outside of the building, is not allowed.

    • Any student driving himself or herself to campus will park in the northeast-most part of the campus (nearest the Union Collegiate Academy entrance); parking nor entering/exiting the building from the south is permitted.

    • All standard safety protocols must be practiced: distancing, regular masking for percussionists, slotted masks for winds, shields for flutes, bell covers for brasses, absorption pads for brass water keys/spit valves.

    • The student must have his/her instrument, print music, and a pencil for use in the rehearsal.

  • For students choosing Synchronous (Zoom) Rehearsals:

    • The student's device camera must be turned on during the entire rehearsal.

    • The student must have his/her instrument, print music, and a pencil for use in the rehearsal.

    • Zoom meeting link access via Canvas site post: click here

  • For more information on SmartMusic software click here

COMMUNICATION

  • For Winds students:

    • email Mrs. Ayers

    • email Mr. Cole

    • email Mrs. Pisarra

    • Remind Codes:

      • Hour-specific: @Uhsbands2h

      • General info: @UHSbands

  • For Percussion students:

    • email Mr. Bruce

    • Remind Codes:

      • Class-specific: @uperc-uhs

      • Hour-specific: @Uhsbands2h

      • General info: @UHSbands

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