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Up A Storm! |
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“CHARMS” Interactive Web Site! The Manatee HS Band program has begun utilizing an interactive music web site called “Charms” as part of our ongoing efforts to keep students and parents more informed, as well as give students and parents the ability to monitor student progress in many areas pertaining to their high school band experience. Through the Charms web site: You have access to our band calendar and events list. We have the ability to send you informational and reminder e-mails. You can keep up with individual student progress on fund-raising for general band fees, as well as band trip accounts. You have the ability to view and print forms and handouts. And there will be more added features as we progress with the system! Every student now has an individual ID number to access their personal “Charms Account.” Parents should also have their student’s ID number to access the account. Every student has now been given their ID number. Check with the band office if you need this number. You may still access the band calendar and send e-mail to the directors without entering a student ID. Simply click on the link to the band calendar above, click here to get to the Charms Web Site, or paste the address www.charmsmusic.com into your browser's url window. Once there, simply enter manateehsband for the school code in the Parent/Student login window. We know you will enjoy using the Charms web site as part of your band experience! Access it, today!! |
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We Are Very Proud Of This Honor!
Our Next "London Convention" Meeting Will Be Held On Thursday, September 18th! This Is "Convention Style" Where Students And Parents May Come At Their Leisure Any Time Between 6:00 and 7:30 PM To Visit Various Stations Throughout The Room Where You Can Check Account Balances, Make Payments, Get Fund-Raising Information, General Trip Information, Etc.
London, Here We Come!! |
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Concert Bands!
The Manatee HS "Wind Ensemble" Once Again Earned All "SUPERIOR" Ratings At The District Concert Band Music Assessment Held At North Port HS On March 1st!
And Congratulations To Our Concert and Symphonic Bands Which Combined Into The "Festival Band" And Earned All "Excellent" Ratings At The Festival On February 29th!
We Are Very Proud Of Your Hard Work!! |
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Jazz Bands!
The Manatee HS "Jazz Band One" Once Again Earned All "SUPERIOR" Ratings At The District Jazz Band Music Assessment Held At Sarasota HS On February 9th!
And Congratulations To Our "Jazz Band Two" Which Earned One "Superior" And Two "Excellent" Ratings At The Festival!
We Are Also Very Proud Of Your Hard Work!! |
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Highest Ratings At FBA Band Festival!
The Marching 'Canes Once Again Earned All "SUPERIOR" Ratings At The Festival Held At Manatee HS On October 27th!
The Superior Ratings Earned By The Band Were:
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The Marching 'Canes Had A Wonderful Showing At The "Lion's Pride" Marching Band Competition Held In Tampa On October 13th!
Among The Awards Earned By The Band Were:
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At Ocala West Port Band Competition!
The Marching 'Canes Also Had A Great Showing At The West Port Marching Band Competition Held In Ocala On October 20th!
Among The Awards Earned By The Band Were:
Go 'Canes!! |
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Mr. Bruce, Ms. Keeney, Mrs. O'Leary, Mrs. Boone, and the entire band staff extend a big Thank You to all of our students for their hard work and dedication, and a very special THANK YOU to all of the wonderful parents who work so hard to help keep our programs vibrant and strong. Our students are fortunate to have you working for them.
The Manatee High School Band and Dance Team programs continue to work hard to provide the best musical, artistic, and social experiences we can for our students. Stay tuned to the web site and continue to watch for your “Manatee Band News” e-mails for updated information on all of the wonderful things yet to come!
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Click Here To Go Directly To The Scotland Photo Page!
Click Here To Go Directly To The Newly Added Scotland Photo Page #2!
Click Here To Go To The Band's Complete Photo Site!
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The Official Easter Festival Web Site Has Photos -Click Here
To Visit The Official Edinburgh Easter Festival Web Site!- |
More Photos Of Our Scotland Trip Have been Added!
Click Here To Go Directly To The Newly Added Scotland Photo Page #2! |
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If You Have Photos Of Band Events That We Can Post On Our Band Photo Page, E-mail Them To Us And We'll Consider Them For Posting! E-Mail
bands@manateeband.com With Your Photos |
Parents & Friends MusicFriends is a group of parents, community members, and other music advocates working to support local school music programs through grassroots initiatives. Membership Is Entirely Free! Sponsored by MENC: The National Association for Music Education, an organization of nearly 100,000 music educators, MusicFriends raises awareness about music education in schools and communities across the nation. As a member of MusicFriends, you'll receive... * A quarterly Web newsletter about the latest happenings in music education |
On May 4, 2004 the United States House of Representatives approved a resolution supporting music education. We encourage you to send a letter to your congressperson thanking him or her for supporting music in schools. It's very easy to do, just visit www.house.gov/writerep and enter your zip code. You will be linked right away to a form to contact your representative. In a victory for school music education programs across the country, the US House of Representatives recently passed H. CON. RES, 380 recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education. "This resolution expresses the view of the Congress that studying music helps kids achieve in school and supports the industry's efforts to make sure that all children have access to music study as part of a quality education," said Mary Luehrsen, director of public affairs and government relations, NAMM, the International Music Products Association.
Click On This Link To See The Resolution! |
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The 2003 New Year's Day Parade What An Incredible Adventure! |
The Band Represented MHS And Our Community With Class And A Wonderful Performance! We Are All Extremely Proud Of This Tremendous Accomplishment.
Have A Look At The Wonderful Article Written About The Trip By Mac Tully, Past President and Publisher Of The BRADENTON HERALD.
Click Here To See The Article
The Marching 'Canes On Piccadilly Street, London, England!
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Helpful playing tips, practice tips, and articles written for students. The Practice Room - A great page presented by the South Carolina Band Link. Practice & Performance Tips - Tips to help make practice more fun and productive. The JazzWeb - A really good jazz page presented by Northwestern University. Jazz Improvisation - A good jazz improv page presented by Joan Wildman, instructor at the Univ. of Wis. The Outside Shore - Another good jazz page presented by jazz musician, Marc Sabatella. The Classical Music Archives - An interesting classical site you might enjoy exploring!
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