Bridgewater Middle School Band

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:32:00 +0000

import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react'; // Mock Data for the Conference Program // In a real application, this data would likely come from a database (e.g., Firestore) const conferenceData = { general: { dates: "July 7-11, 2025", mainVenue: "DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld", address: "10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32831", adjudicationTrainingLocation: "Freedom High School, 2500 Taft Vineland Road, Orlando, FL" }, schedule: { "Monday, July 7, 2025": [ { time: "1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.", event: "7-Star Honor Band Rehearsal", location: "Freedom High School" }, { time: "6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.", event: "7-Star Honor Band Rehearsal", location: "Freedom High School" }, { time: "7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.", event: "FBA Board Meeting", location: "Cypress AB", presenter: "Jeff Cayer, FBA President" } ], "Tuesday, July 8, 2025": [ { time: "8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.", event: "7-Star Honor Band Rehearsal", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Larry Clark, Conductor" }, { time: "1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.", event: "7-Star Honor Band Rehearsal", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Larry Clark, Conductor" }, { time: "8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.", event: "FBA Board Meeting", location: "Cypress AB", presenter: "Jeff Cayer, FBA President" }, { time: "Adjudication Training", event: "Various Tracks (S&E, Concert, Sightreading, Jazz, Marching)", location: "Freedom High School" } ], "Wednesday, July 9, 2025": [ { time: "8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.", event: "Conference Registration", location: "Orange Pre-Function" }, { time: "8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.", event: "Exhibits Open", location: "Orange Pre-Function and Orange C" }, { time: "8:45 a.m.", event: "FBA Business Meeting", location: "Orange AB" }, { time: "10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.", event: "Keynote: Opening Remarks", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser" }, { time: "10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.", event: "Advocacy Discussion for Parents of Nine Star/Seven Star Students", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Dr. Kathleen Sanz" }, { time: "11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.", event: "Clinic: Masterworks in Rehearsal (Bring your primary instrument!)", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser" }, { time: "1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.", event: "Clinic: Habits of a Successful Band Director", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Scott Rush" }, { time: "2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.", event: "Keynote: Shepherding Tomorrow's Leaders to Artistry", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser" }, { time: "3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.", event: "Clinic (HS): No Warm-Ups, Just Music (Bring your primary instrument!)", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Ian Schwindt" }, { time: "3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.", event: "Clinic (MS): No Warm-Ups, Just Music (Bring your primary instrument!)", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Jim Matthews" }, { time: "4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.", event: "Clinic: From Extrinsic to Intrinsic: Getting Young Students to Fall in Love with Music", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Marguerite Wilder" }, { time: "5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.", event: "Concert: Seven Star MS Honor Band", location: "Orange D", presenter: "Chris Treadway, Conductor" }, { time: "6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.", event: "Concert: Nine Star HS Honor Band", location: "Orange D", presenter: "Dr. Chandler Wilson, Conductor" } ], "Thursday, July 10, 2025": [ { time: "8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.", event: "Conference Registration" }, { time: "8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.", event: "Exhibits Open" }, { time: "8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.", event: "Clinic: Artistry in Rehearsal", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Jody Dunn" }, { time: "8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.", event: "Clinic: The Percussionist's Blueprint", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Chris Bowen" }, { time: "9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.", event: "Clinic: Masterworks in Rehearsal (ATTENDEES WILL PLAY THEIR PRIMARY INSTRUMENT)", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Dr. Paula Crider" }, { time: "9:45 a.0m. - 10:45 a.m.", event: "Parent Clinic: Music Advocacy", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Kathy Sanz" }, { time: "11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.", event: "Clinic: Teaching Your Students about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Ear Peace Foundation, Dr. Sherilyn M. Adler" }, { time: "1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.", event: "Clinic: Making the Transition: Jazz Band Techniques for the Concert Band Director", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Bobby Keating" }, { time: "2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.", event: "Clinic: A Holistic Approach for the Jazz Classroom", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Michele Fernández" }, { time: "3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.p.", event: "Clinic: Drums Teaching You (The Director!) (Bring drum sticks!)", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Jeremy Langford" }, { time: "3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.", event: "Clinic: Bass", location: "Cypress AB", presenter: "Rick Fowler" }, { time: "4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.", event: "Keynote Closing Remarks", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Dr. Paula Crider" }, { time: "5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.", event: "Nine Star Honor Band CONCERT", location: "Orange D", presenter: "Mara Rose, conductor" } ], "Friday, July 11, 2025": [ { time: "8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.", event: "Conference Registration" }, { time: "8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.", event: "Exhibits Open" }, { time: "8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.", event: "Jazz Institute Clinic", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser" }, { time: "10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.", event: "Jazz Institute Clinic", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Jeremy Langford" }, { time: "1:00 p.p. - 2:00 p.m.", event: "Jazz Institute Clinic", location: "Cypress AB", presenter: "Rick Fowler" }, { time: "2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.", event: "Jazz Institute Clinic", location: "Citrus", presenter: "Edgar Rubio" }, { time: "3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.", event: "Jazz Institute Clinic", location: "Orange AB", presenter: "Jeff Willis" }, { time: "4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.", event: "Jazz Institute Clinic", location: "Cypress AB", presenter: "Robert Keating, Tim Ostrow" } ] }, clinicians: [ { name: "Bobby Keating", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Bobby Keating's expertise in jazz band techniques for concert band directors will be provided here." }, { name: "Chris Bowen", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Chris Bowen's bio could not be extracted from the provided files. Details about Chris Bowen's expertise in percussion and 'The Percussionist’s Blueprint' will be provided here." }, { name: "Chris Treadway", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Chris Treadway, Conductor of the Seven Star MS Honor Band, will be provided here." }, { name: "Dr. Chandler Wilson", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Dr. Chandler Wilson, Conductor of the Nine Star HS Honor Band, will be provided here." }, { name: "Dr. Kathleen Sanz", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Dr. Kathleen Sanz and her work in music advocacy will be provided here." }, { name: "Dr. Paula Crider", bio: "Dr. Paula Crider is a renowned music educator and clinician known for her insightful presentations on teaching philosophy and practical rehearsal techniques. Her clinics include 'In Praise of Teachers,' 'Beyond the Notes' (based on her book of the same title), 'Masterworks in Rehearsal' where attendees play their primary instruments, and 'A Passion for Teaching,' reflecting on over 50 years of experience. She inspires educators to find joy and achieve profound musical moments beyond technical proficiency." }, { name: "Dr. Sherilyn M. Adler", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Dr. Sherilyn M. Adler and the Ear Peace Foundation's work on noise-induced hearing loss will be provided here." }, { name: "Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser's inspiring keynotes and clinics on building culture and leadership will be provided here." }, { name: "Ear Peace Foundation", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Information about the Ear Peace Foundation's mission and work will be provided here." }, { name: "Edgar Rubio", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Edgar Rubio's expertise in Latin percussion will be provided here." }, { name: "Ian Schwindt", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Ian Schwindt's clinic on 'No Warm-Ups, Just Music' for high school will be provided here." }, { name: "Jeff Cayer", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Jeff Cayer, FBA President, will be provided here." }, { name: "Jeff Willis", bio: "Jeff Willis joined the faculty of University High School in 2015, serving as Associate Band Director and Director of Percussion. Under his leadership, the Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble have consistently been rated 'superior' ensembles by the Florida Bandmasters' Association. The Percussion Ensemble has experienced success including a featured performance at the 2018 Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival. University earned 'Best Percussion' at the 2018 and 2019 FMBC Championships, and the Indoor Percussion Ensemble was named the 2021 FFCC Scholastic Open Champion." }, { name: "Jeremy Langford", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Jeremy Langford's jazz drumming clinics will be provided here." }, { name: "Jim Matthews", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Jim Matthews's clinic on 'No Warm-Ups, Just Music' for middle school will be provided here." }, { name: "Jody Dunn", bio: "Jody Dunn is a 1986 graduate of Crestview High School, where he now holds the position of band director. He earned his music education degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1990. Under his direction, bands have received superior ratings and performed at various national and regional clinics. Mr. Dunn conducted the Florida All-State High School Honor Band in 2020. He is active as a clinician and adjudicator, has served on the FBA executive board and is currently chairman of the FBA Marching Band Task Force. He is a recipient of the Certificate of Merit from the National Band Association and the 2020-21 Florida Bandmasters Association Oliver Hobbs Award. His clinic 'Artistry in Rehearsal' explores what artistry is and why it is an important part of the musical journey with students." }, { name: "Kathy Sanz", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Kathy Sanz's parent clinic on Music Advocacy will be provided here." }, { name: "Lee Commander", bio: "Lee Commander is the Director of Bands at Leon High School, overseeing Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble, and the Marching Redcoats. Ensembles under his direction have consistently achieved Superior ratings and notable accolades, including the Otto Kraushaar and Jack Crew Awards. He holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Education from The Florida State University, where he served as Staff Manager of the Marching Chiefs. Mr. Commander is a highly sought-after adjudicator, presenter, and clinician, and a fierce advocate for students with disabilities, having presented internationally on inclusive band settings. He holds Honorary Membership to Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Tau Beta Sigma in 2021." }, { name: "Mara Rose", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Mara Rose, conductor of the Nine Star Honor Band Concert, will be provided here." }, { name: "Marguerite Wilder", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Marguerite Wilder's clinic on fostering intrinsic motivation in young musicians will be provided here." }, { name: "Michele Fernández", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Michele Fernández's holistic approach to jazz education will be provided here." }, { name: "Rick Fowler", bio: "Rick Fowler has been teaching for 28 years and is currently the Director of Bands at Creekside High School in St. Johns, Fl. His program includes Concert Bands, Jazz Bands, a Super Sax Ensemble, Marching Band, and Indoor Guard. He served 15 years as Secretary/Chairman for District 21 of the Florida Bandmasters Association and is in demand as an adjudicator and clinician. Rick is an accomplished trumpet and bass player, holding a Music Education degree from SUNY Fredonia. He chairs the FBA Jazz Committee and is a member of FBA/FMEA and NAfME." }, { name: "Robert Keating", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Robert Keating's jazz combo clinics will be provided here." }, { name: "Scott Rush", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Scott Rush's clinic on the habits of a successful band director will be provided here." }, { name: "Tim Ostrow", bio: "Bio Placeholder: Details about Tim Ostrow's jazz combo clinics will be provided here." }, { name: "Todd Handley", bio: "Todd Handley is the author of 'In A Pinch: A Music Director's Quick Fix,' a clinic focusing on quick repairs for various instruments. His expertise covers common issues with flute (screws, bent keys, cork), clarinet (screws, keys, springs), string instruments (bridge, pegs), and percussion (tuning, adjustments)." } ] }; // Main App Component const App = () => { const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState('schedule'); // 'schedule' or 'clinicians' const [selectedDay, setSelectedDay] = useState(Object.keys(conferenceData.schedule)[0]); // Helper function to get day names from the schedule keys const getDayNames = () => Object.keys(conferenceData.schedule); return (

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Florida Bandmasters Association 2025 Summer Conference

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Conference Schedule

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{conferenceData.schedule[selectedDay]?.length > 0 ? ( conferenceData.schedule[selectedDay].map((event, index) => (

{event.time}

{event.event}

{event.presenter && (

Presenter: {event.presenter}

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Location: {event.location}

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)} {activeTab === 'clinicians' && (

Clinicians

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{/* You could add a button here to view more details if bios were longer */}

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Welcome/Welcome Back and Schedules

noreply@blogger.com (Charlene Cannon) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Good Evening,
I hope that everyone has enjoyed their summer and is looking forward to another superior year of Bridgewater Bands! We have a busy year ahead and we are excited to get started.
I wanted to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Brett Wilson, our new associate band director at Bridgewater Middle School! Mr. Wilson, a trombone player, was most recently teaching in Iowa. I know that Mr. Wilson is looking forward to returning to teach in Florida where he first started his teaching career and also working with our wonderful Bridgewater students.
I also wanted to make sure that as students were receiving their schedules to let parents know that the schedules are not necessarily final and the schedule that students will receive at Meet Your Teacher this Thursday will more accurately reflect band placements. We have had some placement changes over the summer as well as name changes for the classes and the schedules given out thus far have not necessarily reflected those updates. That being said, if anything on your schedule doesn't look correct or you are missing a band class (for example, you wanted to be placed in jazz band and it isn't on your schedule) - please let me know so that I can work with guidance to ensure that this is taken care of before the year begins.
I look forward to seeing everyone very soon!
Ms. Cannon

UCF All-State Prep Clinic

noreply@blogger.com (Charlene Cannon) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:07:00 +0000

Good morning,

The University of Central Florida will be holding free All-State audition preparation clinics on Saturday, August 24. These clinics will take place with UCF professors and are intended to help students who plan to audition for the All-State band.

Link for more information: http://music.cah.ucf.edu/camps/allstate.php

Link for registration: http://music.cah.ucf.edu/camps/allstateprep.php

The All-State band rehearses and performs at the Florida Music Educators Association professional development conference in January in Tampa.

Auditions for the All-State band will be at the end of September. Students in 8th grade or 8th grade band classes are highly encouraged to participate in the audition process.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer - don't forget to practice!

Ms. Cannon

Bridgewater Band Info - 7/25

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 03:05:00 +0000

Good morning,

I am very excited to announce that the Bridgewater Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the 2014 Florida Music Educators Association conference in Tampa in January. An entire concert will be dedicated to Bridgewater at this event where our students will have the opportunity to perform for all of the music teachers and music professionals in the state of Florida.

This is a wonderful accomplishment and we will start from the very beginning of the year preparing our program. We plan to have many guest clinicians coming in to work with the Wind Ensemble and also a few guest conductors for this event. More information will be coming home once school begins.

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer,

Ms. Cannon

Bridgewater Band Info - 7/17

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:38:00 +0000

Good Afternoon Band Families,

I wanted to let you know that I will not be returning to Bridgewater this school year. I have been given an opportunity to serve as the District Resource Teacher for Music K-12. While I am excited about this new opportunity, I will miss the working with the students at Bridgewater. There are a lot of exciting things coming up for the Bridgewater Band this year; I look forward to hearing about all of the successes of the band students under the direction of Ms. Cannon.

I also wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for all of your help and support. One of the greatest parts about teaching at Bridgewater has been getting to know and interact with the families and community. I have been very fortunate to have worked with great kids in a school that values arts education. The last six years have been an absolute pleasure.

Thank you,
Mr. Antmann

Summer Camp/Volunteers

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:35:00 +0000

Good Afternoon,

This is a reminder that our summer camp starts next week! We still have space for students, you can register at camp.bridgewaterband.com.

Also, if you or your child is planning on being a volunteer, please fill out this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/103RPKkhgf1ZgkI7lfNNuwlXH7gjUHN-JjK97aGXmPiU/viewform

This will help us know who is coming.

Thanks,
Mr. Antmann

Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:26:00 +0000

Good Afternoon,

This is a reminder that the summer camp registration deadline is this week! Camp is starting to fill quickly. Please remember that this camp is not only for current band students; it is open to all students entering grades 1-8, regardless of music experience!

We'd like to see all returning band students participate in camp if possible. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help make this possible for your child. Students who attend will make 8-10 weeks of progress in 8 short days.

Students entering grades 4-8 who have never been in band before can participate in the beginning band camp. We provide an instrument, teach them to read music, and teach them to play the instrument. These students will learn enough during camp to perform in the camp concert.

Students entering grades 1-3 participate in the elementary music camp. This camp is taught by certified elementary music teachers.

Here is the link for registration:

camp.bridgewaterband.com

Mr. Antmann

Summer Music Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:33:00 +0000

Band Concert

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:12:00 +0000

Good Morning,

Please read all the way through - lots of information here...

Congratulations to all of our band families and hard-working students for a terrific spring concert last night. We have had a very successful school year, and have started our preparations for this summer and next school year. Here are some reminders (more details will be sent out about all of these over the next week):

- We have about a week left for summer music camp registration, and we still have space left. We would like all returning band students to be at camp if possible. If there is anything we can do to help make this possible for your child, please let me know. We have 12 teachers and about 75 high school volunteers to make it a fun and productive experience. This is especially important for students who will be in our advanced ensembles. Camp is open to all students entering grades 1-8. Registration information can be found at www.bridgewaterband.com.

- All school instruments should be returned to Bridgewater by tomorrow. I will send out a summer rental form so instruments can (and should) be taken home for the summer.

- I have received a couple of emails about whether or not to return instruments to the music stores over the summer. Please do not do this - it is important that students practice/play during the summer. Students who do not play at all over the summer risk losing the progress they have made this year, and could result in some needing to repeat beginning band. I will send out an email about summer playing opportunities for students (the best being band camp).

- Wind Ensemble students (boys) should have returned their jackets/bow ties/cummerbunds by Friday.

- We are looking for new parents to take over some leadership openings with our band parent group for next year. If you would like to be involved, please email me ASAP.

Mr. Antmann

Concert Tonight!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 28 May 2013 02:08:00 +0000

Good Morning,

This is a quick reminder that our spring concert is tonight (Tuesday). All students should be seated, in full uniform, at 6:00pm. The concert starts at 6:30, and should conclude by 8:00pm.

Also, we will be having a reception for our 8th-grade students immediately following the concert. We are asking each 8th-grade family to bring a dessert-type item to share. These can be placed in the cafeteria prior to the concert.

Mr. Antmann

Bridgewater Band Reminders

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 27 May 2013 02:39:00 +0000

Good Morning-

Three important reminders:

1. Our Spring Concert is Tuesday night (5/28), at 6:30pm, in the school gym. All students should be seated, in full uniform, by 6:00pm. After the concert, we will be having a reception for our 8th grade students in the cafeteria, which will include a slide show. We are asking each 8th grade family to bring some sort of dessert to share. This can be dropped off in the cafeteria prior to the concert.

2. We are still looking for photos or videos for our slide show - if you have some to share, please email Ms. Cannon (charlene.cannon@ocps.net) ASAP.

3. This is a reminder that the deadline for summer camp registration is quickly approaching. We would like to see all returning band students at camp this summer. Our camp is open to all students entering grades 1-8. Students at camp typically make 8-10 weeks worth of progress in just 8 days. Please don't forget to sign up - visit www.bridgewaterband.com, and click on "camp."

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Mr. Antmann

Spring Concert Reminder

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:00 +0000

Good Morning,

This is a reminder that our spring concert is coming up on May 28th. This year, we are trying a different format for our concert. All groups will be in one concert, which will be in the gym at 6:30pm.

There will be a reception for all 8th grade band students in the cafeteria following the concert. We are asking each 8th grade family to bring a dessert to share. These can be dropped off before the concert. The reception will feature a slide show of our year.

See you next week,

Mr. Antmann

Disney Trip - Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:37:00 +0000

Good Afternoon -

This is a reminder that our Symphonic Band will be going to EPCOT and Downtown Disney tomorrow. Here are some last-minute reminders.

All students need to bring their band uniform with them in a bag. This includes black shoes and black socks (boys), as well as all other uniform parts.

We will be having lunch early at school. I strongly encourage students to bring a bag lunch if possible. This will help us leave on time/

All students should be wearing their band t-shirt when they arrive tomorrow.

We will be departing BMS at about 11:10am. We will have dinner in EPCOT around 5, then depart for downtown Disney. The performance will be at 8pm (as long as weather cooperates).

If you would like to take your child home from the performance, just meet us at the buses after. Please be sure to sign them out with their chaperone.

Finally, we should arrive at BMS by 9:00pm, and will park in the car loop. Please park in a parking space so we can get the buses in the loop.

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Mr. Antmann

8th grade parents

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:43:00 +0000

This is a message for 8th-grade parents from the West Orange HS Band:

Reminder to all 8^th grade future incoming freshman to West Orange!

Please join us on Monday 5/20 for a Potluck dinner at the West Orange Cafeteria to meet our band directors

6pm

RSVP to WOWarriorBand@gamil.com

Disney Trip Chaperones - Last Call!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:41:00 +0000

Good Morning,

We still have 5 openings for chaperones on our Disney trip. Our Symphonic Band will be performing at Downtown Disney next Tuesday at 8pm, and will be spending the day in EPCOT.

Chaperone cost is $35, which includes the cost of the bus plus a meal coupon for dinner.

Chaperones need to register in ADDitions, which can be done at volunteer.ocps.net.

Chaperone spots will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mr. Antmann

Disney Trip Reminder - Symphonic Band

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:11:00 +0000

Good Afternoon,

This is a reminder that all permission slips for our Disney performance trip were due last week.

Our Symphonic Band has been invited to perform at Downtown Disney on May 21, at 8:00pm. This is a very exciting opportunity. The performance will be on the dock stage right near the main Disney store.

We are also inviting our 7th grade students in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds.

We will be spending the day at EPCOT - the admission is free because of our performance!

The $35 fee covers the cost of our charter buses, and a dinner coupon for EPCOT.

We also need about 10 more chaperones - the cost per chaperone is $35 and these spots are first come-first served.

The performance is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there.

Here is a link to the field trip letter and form:

https://teacher.ocps.net/michael.antmann/downloads-2/files/Disney.pdf

The deadline for this form will be tomorrow (Wednesday). After Wednesday, we will offer open spots to other students.

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Mr. Antmann

Last Call - Early Registration Discount for Summer Music Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:55:00 +0000

Good Afternoon,

I've meant to send out more communications about summer camp, but have been tied up the last couple of weeks. We have extended the deadline to receive the discount through the end of the day, tomorrow, May 1. Here is the information I originally sent out:

Our camp is open to all students enter grades 1-8. Grades 1-3 is our elementary music camp, and grades 4-8 is band camp. We would like for all returning band students to participate in camp if possible. Students who attend camp will typicall make 3-4 months progress in just 8 days. The total cost for camp is $165, and there are discounts for families sending multiple students.

We also have an early registration discount. The first 50 students to register on or before May 1st will receive a $25 discount - So registration would be $140 per students, and $120 per student in families sending multiple children.

The camp is a comprehensive music experience. We have a staff of 10-12 certified music teachers and professional musicians, as well as over 50 high school volunteers to help make sure every student makes progress. Our elementary camp is taught by certified, licensed elementary school music teachers. All students participate in an end-of-camp concert. It really is a great event.

New for this year - you can now register online! Go to www.bridgewaterband.com, click on "Camp!" at the top. You can pay on the website, and then fill out the registration form. We are also accepted the traditional paper registrations.

Please help us by forwarding this information to anyone you think may be interested - regardless of where they go to school.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mr. Antmann

Spring Band Trip Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:02:00 +0000

Good Morning,

We will be having our meeting for the Gatlinburg Trip on next Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00pm. Each student needs to have at least one parent in attendance. At this meeting we will be going through all of the details and procedures for the trip, covering medication procedures, and we will be filling out all final paperwork.

Students are not required to attend. We are asking that students not be at this meeting as space is very limited.

The planned departure time on Thursday, May 2, is 6:30am. We will be meeting in the cafeteria at 6:00am. This year, our cafeteria has offered to serve breakfast. Please consider buying breakfast in the cafeteria that morning.

Please let me know if you have any questions,
Mr. Antmann

Summer Music Camp!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:21:00 +0000

Good Afternoon,

We have started registration for the our annual West Orange Summer Music Camp at Bridgewater Middle School. I will send more details home a little later, but lots of information can be found in the brochure, which is on the website. New for this year - you can register and pay online!

Our camp is open to all students enter grades 1-8. Grades 1-3 is our elementary music camp, and grades 4-8 is band camp. We would like for all returning band students to participate in camp if possible. Students who attend camp will typicall make 3-4 months progress in just 8 days. The total cost for camp is $165, and there are discounts for families sending multiple students.

We also have an early registration discount. The first 50 students to register before April 20th will receive a $25 discount - So registration would be $140 per students, and $120 per student in families sending multiple children.

The camp is a comprehensive music experience. We have a staff of 10-12 certified music teachers and professional musicians, as well as over 50 high school volunteers to help make sure every student makes progress. Our elementary camp is taught by certified, licensed elementary school music teachers. All students participate in an end-of-camp concert. It really is a great event.

New for this year - you can now register online! Go to www.bridgewaterband.com, click on "Camp!" at the top. You can pay on the website, and then fill out the registration form. We are also accepted the traditional paper registrations.

Please help us by forwarding this information to anyone you think may be interested - regardless of where they go to school.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mr. Antmann

Last Call - Band Trip Openings

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:22:00 +0000

Good Morning,

We still have a couple of openings on our spring band trip to Gatlinburg, TN. Total cost is $469. I sent out an email earlier this week opening the trip up to 2nd period Symphonic Band students. Our final roster is due today (Thursday). Please let me know if you would like one of the spots before 1:00pm.

Please let me know if you have any questions-
Mr. Antmann

Band Trip - Spots Available, Important Information

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:19:00 +0000

Good Afternoon,

Two seperate announcements, please read all the way through.
Space Available
We have a few spots still available on our spring band trip to Gatlinburg, TN (May 2-5). These spots are being opened up to 7th and 8th grade students in our 2nd period Symphonic Band.

The total cost of the trip is $469, which includes all transportation, hotel, activities, dinners, and breakfast.

We have a maximum of 4 female spots, and 4 male spots. These spots will be first come, first served.

Final Payments Due
This is the last call for all outstanding payments. Final payment was due on March 6, and our payment to our travel agent is past due. We must have all outstanding payments by Wednesday, April 3.
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Mr. Antmann

Spring Band Trip - Final Payment - URGENT

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Good Morning,

This is a reminder for the families participating in the spring trip that the final payment is due, and needs to be paid before Spring Break so we can make our final payment to the travel agency.

Please email me if you need a final balance (also copy Ms. Cannon on the email) - I am out of town today and won't have access to my email, but I can get you a balance by the morning.

Also, we are now able to take final payments of any amount online by credit or debit card. Here is the link:

https://www.mypaynetapps.com/pay.php?item=4705313636999936546603940516

Once you know your final balance, you will be able to enter it and pay online.

Have a good day,
Mr. Antmann

Important - Wind Ensemble Reminders

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:28:00 +0000

This email is for Wind Ensemble families only.

This is a quick reminder that Wind Ensemble students will have their final rehearsal for MPA tomorrow morning before school. Students should be on campus by 8:20am. It's very important that all students arrive on time.

These students need to bring their full uniform in a garment bag or labeled bag with them to rehearsal (including shoes and socks). This will be stored until 3:00pm on Friday, which is when they will change.

Also, we will have dinner immediately after school. Students have the option of ordering Chic-fil-A, or bringing a dinner with them. The order is due tomorrow morning - they can fill out the form when the arrive. The cost of the Chic-fil-A dinner is $5.

We still need a couple of volunteers to help with uniforms tomorrow morning, and to chaperone Friday evening.

Again, this email is only for Wind Ensemble families.

Please let me know if you have any questions, Mr. Antmann

Symphonic Band at MPA Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:52:00 +0000

Good Morning,

This is a reminder that our Symphonic Band is performing at MPA tomorrow. The performance is at 12:00pm, at Oak Ridge High School. Students will perform on stage at 12:00, and then sightreading around 12:25pm. Here are some last-minute reminders:

- We still need 2 chaperones. Please email me if you are available to help!!

- Students should be in the band room, in full uniform by 9:25am. If they ride a bus that may be late, it may be best to come by car.

- Uniform includes black shoes (no sneakers, must be all black). Boys must have long, black socks.

- Students must bring a bagged lunch.

- We will return during 6th period, so students should be prepared to go to 7th period.

- All permission slips should be in at this time.

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Mr. Antmann

MPA Week Info

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:49:00 +0000

Good Evening,

Here are some very important reminders for this week:

All permission slips for all Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and Symphonic Band students were due this past Monday. If you need a copy of the permission slip, please email Ms. Cannon: charlene.cannon@ocps.net. These were available at the Pre-MPA Concert last week, and every day in class since that evening.

We desperately need chaperones for this week. Please let me know if you can help.

Here is the timeline for this week:

Tuesday, March 12:
Wind Ensemble performance for 5th grade families. Students should be in the band room, in full uniform by 5:10pm. The students will be dismissed at 6:00pm.

Thursday, March 14:
Wind Ensemble dress rehearsal (final rehearsal): 8:25-9:15am. This is a required for all Wind Ensemble students. These students received this information two weeks ago; we will not be meeting in class due to other class's MPA performance, so this is very important. ALSO - All students will need to bring their uniform in some sort of garment bag, labeled, to the morning practice. If you are available, we'd like to have a couple of parents at this practice to check uniforms.

Symphonic Band Performance at MPA - 12:00pm
We will be leaving Bridgewater at 10:15am. All students will need a bagged lunch. We are still in need of 3 chaperones. Please email me ASAP if you can help! Students need to be in the band room, in full uniform by 9:30am.

Friday, March 15:

Symphonic Winds Performance at MPA - 12:00pm
We will be leaving Bridgewater at 10:15am. All students will need a bagged lunch. We are still in need of 5 chaperones. Please email me ASAP if you can help! Students need to be in the band room, in full uniform by 9:30am.

Wind Ensemble Performance at MPA - 6:50pm
Students will meet in the band room to change at 3:15pm. We will have dinner before we leave at about 4:15. We should return by about 8:30pm. We need about 6-7 more chaperones for this. These students need to bring their uniform to school at the before-school practice Thursday (labeled).

All performances are at Oak Ridge High School; we'd love a big audience!

Please let me know if you have questions,
Mr. Antmann