Students and Parents:
It's hard to believe the end of the year is rapidly approaching! There are many exciting performances coming up to be aware of. I also want to make sure to keep you updated as we approach graduation and eventually summer vacation.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
May 4: Chamber Choir performs at the Town Meeting
May 19: MHS Spring Concert (High School Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Vocal Jazz)
May 29: Southport Night (High School Vocal Jazz)
June 6: Graduation
June 11: MMS Spring Concert (Middle School Chorus, Select Chorus)
Final Spring Coffeehouse Grades 7-11: JUNE TBA
More updates regarding spring concerts will be posted as we get closer to each date. Looking forward to some great final performances!
-Mr. Raymond
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Junior Districts 2015
Students and Parents:
This Friday and Saturday (March 6-7) is the 2015 Junior District Music Festival!
A Full detailed scheduled can be found by clicking this link: COMPLETE SCHEDULE
All students need signed permission slips on Friday morning!
Students will leave for Attleboro High School Friday morning and will return to Mashpee High School at 5:00pm. Parents will need to pick up their child at MHS at 5:00pm.
On Saturday, Students need to meet at the school at 7:15am. They will take the bus to Attleboro HS. IMPORTANT: Parents need to pick up their student from Attleboro High School after the concert!
Saturday Chorus Concert: 1:00-2:00pm
Saturday Band/Orchestra Concert: 3:00-4:00pm
If anyone has a problem - please email me immediately: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
Lunches both days are provided!
Don't forget: permission slip, music, water, concert clothes Saturday,
Money for snacks/T-shirt is optional
Looking forward to a great festival!
Mr. Raymond
This Friday and Saturday (March 6-7) is the 2015 Junior District Music Festival!
A Full detailed scheduled can be found by clicking this link: COMPLETE SCHEDULE
All students need signed permission slips on Friday morning!
Students will leave for Attleboro High School Friday morning and will return to Mashpee High School at 5:00pm. Parents will need to pick up their child at MHS at 5:00pm.
On Saturday, Students need to meet at the school at 7:15am. They will take the bus to Attleboro HS. IMPORTANT: Parents need to pick up their student from Attleboro High School after the concert!
Saturday Chorus Concert: 1:00-2:00pm
Saturday Band/Orchestra Concert: 3:00-4:00pm
If anyone has a problem - please email me immediately: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
Lunches both days are provided!
Don't forget: permission slip, music, water, concert clothes Saturday,
Money for snacks/T-shirt is optional
Looking forward to a great festival!
Mr. Raymond
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
All-Cape Music Festival
Parents and Students:
The 2015 All-Cape Music Festival is taking place Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week at Monomoy Regional High School in Harwich. This should be a fantastic experience to make high quality music with a renowned guest conductor! I want to take a moment to pass along all the pertinent information.
-- The festival is not providing meals. Students need to pack a meal for dinner Thursday, and lunch on BOTH Friday and Saturday.
-- Concert Dress: Black on Bottom, White on Top, Black Shoes (Boys: No Bow ties or sneakers...Girls: no sneakers, no ugg boots, no yoga pants or black leggings as concert attire)
If there are any changes due to weather, I will post updates/changes here! If there are no updates, assume the following times below are accurate!
THURSDAY: Students will be leaving right after school and rehearsing until approximately 7:30pm. We will return to Mashpee as soon as rehearsals are over.
FRIDAY: We will be leaving at 9:00 am after the final morning mid-term. Rehearsals will last throughout the day until 3:00pm.
SATURDAY: We will be meeting up at the school at 7:00am. Parents will need to pickup students after the Saturday concert. The concert times are as follows: CHOIR: 1:00pm, BAND/STRINGS: 3:00pm
Any questions/comments please email me: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
The 2015 All-Cape Music Festival is taking place Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week at Monomoy Regional High School in Harwich. This should be a fantastic experience to make high quality music with a renowned guest conductor! I want to take a moment to pass along all the pertinent information.
-- The festival is not providing meals. Students need to pack a meal for dinner Thursday, and lunch on BOTH Friday and Saturday.
-- Concert Dress: Black on Bottom, White on Top, Black Shoes (Boys: No Bow ties or sneakers...Girls: no sneakers, no ugg boots, no yoga pants or black leggings as concert attire)
If there are any changes due to weather, I will post updates/changes here! If there are no updates, assume the following times below are accurate!
THURSDAY: Students will be leaving right after school and rehearsing until approximately 7:30pm. We will return to Mashpee as soon as rehearsals are over.
FRIDAY: We will be leaving at 9:00 am after the final morning mid-term. Rehearsals will last throughout the day until 3:00pm.
SATURDAY: We will be meeting up at the school at 7:00am. Parents will need to pickup students after the Saturday concert. The concert times are as follows: CHOIR: 1:00pm, BAND/STRINGS: 3:00pm
Any questions/comments please email me: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Berklee Decision
Students and Parents:
After discussions with Mr. Troyanos and the principal, we've unfortunately decided to cancel the trip to Berklee this year. This decision is based on some concerns raised involving the safety of traveling Saturday morning along with the fact that school is canceled Friday. It is unfortunate to miss the festival this year, but we will look into other potential festivals for the spring. Thank you for your understanding. Enjoy your long weekend and, I will see you all on Monday.
-Mr. Raymond
After discussions with Mr. Troyanos and the principal, we've unfortunately decided to cancel the trip to Berklee this year. This decision is based on some concerns raised involving the safety of traveling Saturday morning along with the fact that school is canceled Friday. It is unfortunate to miss the festival this year, but we will look into other potential festivals for the spring. Thank you for your understanding. Enjoy your long weekend and, I will see you all on Monday.
-Mr. Raymond
Berklee Update
Students: as you know school is canceled for Friday. Mr. Troyanos and I are currently in discussions about Berklee Saturday and whether or not we will be able to make the trip. Please check back here later tonight for a final decision regarding Berklee.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
All-State Results
We had three very talented students audition for All-State last weekend: Stephen Ross, James Boyd, and Maria Costa. All three did a fantastic job and should be very proud of the work they put in learning the music. That being said, we had one student get accepted this year...
Congratulations go to Stephen Ross for being accepted to the 2015 All-State Music Festival!
Just a reminder: Berklee High School Jazz Festival is this Saturday. Stay tuned to the blog for details and updates later this week!
Stay safe with the blizzard -- we'll see you all later this week.
--Mr. Raymond
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Winter Concert!
Vocal Music Students and Families:
It has been a very busy month of January -- and I am looking forward to an exciting stretch of music over the next few weeks!
This Thursday (Jan 22), we have our Vocal Music Winter Concert!! This concert features all of our middle and high school vocal music ensembles and is completely free to the public.
CALL TIME: 6:15pm for all students
CONCERT STARTS: 7:00pm
All students must be present at the concert to get the grade points for their chorus classes. Any student who cannot make it to the concert needs to bring me a signed note or email directly from a parent/guardian to braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
If a student must come later than the call time (because of sports for instance), they also must notify me!
DRESS CODE REMINDER:
High School: Classy All-Black Outfits, Boys=Dress Shirts and Ties with Black Pants and Shoes
Middle School: All-Black OR White on Top
Girls who wear dresses or skirts should wear black or silvery tights or leggings that are non-see through. If your outfit has a subtle hint of color that is OK. Dress shoes -- avoid Ugg Boots, Sneakers, White Socks, and Yoga Pants.
Looking forward to a great show! Please contact me with any questions/concerns: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
--Mr. Raymond
It has been a very busy month of January -- and I am looking forward to an exciting stretch of music over the next few weeks!
This Thursday (Jan 22), we have our Vocal Music Winter Concert!! This concert features all of our middle and high school vocal music ensembles and is completely free to the public.
CALL TIME: 6:15pm for all students
CONCERT STARTS: 7:00pm
All students must be present at the concert to get the grade points for their chorus classes. Any student who cannot make it to the concert needs to bring me a signed note or email directly from a parent/guardian to braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
If a student must come later than the call time (because of sports for instance), they also must notify me!
DRESS CODE REMINDER:
High School: Classy All-Black Outfits, Boys=Dress Shirts and Ties with Black Pants and Shoes
Middle School: All-Black OR White on Top
Girls who wear dresses or skirts should wear black or silvery tights or leggings that are non-see through. If your outfit has a subtle hint of color that is OK. Dress shoes -- avoid Ugg Boots, Sneakers, White Socks, and Yoga Pants.
Looking forward to a great show! Please contact me with any questions/concerns: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us
--Mr. Raymond
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