Holiday Concert Schedule

Dear Parents,

            We have a very exciting schedule of upcoming events. We have a number of performance opportunities for our LMS Bands. The students have been working hard and I am proud to announce that they are really developing into great musicians. The music isn’t perfect yet, but it sounds better every week. We have a couple more weeks to go and when the time comes I think you will be very impressed with these groups.

We do not practice as a full group unfortunately so rehearsals are extremely important.  A mandatory rehearsal is required for each performing group. After rehearsal students may be picked up or take the late bus home. Students who do not participate in these rehearsals may be asked not to perform in the performance at the discretion of the teacher. In order to look professional and appropriate at all events students should remember to wear black pants and white shirts (button down preferred).

            As always it is very important that all students are at these events. Every member of our band is important to our success and every one of these playing opportunities is an educational experience for the students. If a student cannot attend an event please contact me to let me know. If students miss these events they will be asked to do a homework assignment based on the event to make up for the missed experience.

            In closing. I really can’t wait to see all of you at these performances and if you would like to lend a hand in any way please contact me. We have a really great band program here at Lincoln Middle School thank you for your commitment and contributions as we continue our success.

Thank You For Your Support,

Mr. Casale LMS Band Director­­ - casalet@lincolnps.org

Lincolnmiddleschoolband.blogspot.com and lmsband.weebly.com

Cookie Dough Delivery and Pick-Up!!!

Wednesday, November 1st is the date!!!

The delivery will take place sometime in the afternoon. (I do not have an exact time) We will distribute the cookie dough at the end of the day to all students.

Large orders should be picked up by car, because they will most likely be to large for students to transport on the bus.

Note: All pick-ups will need to be done by 4pm. I will be available at the school until that time.

All cookie dough must be picked up that day. If you are unable to do so please try to make arrangements for someone to pick it up for you. We do not have refrigeration to keep things cold overnight. Please contact me via email if you have any specific questions.

Thank You,  
Mr. Casale – casalet@lincolnps.org

Band Parent Meeting

Welcoming In A New Year!

Thursday, October 17, 2017 at 7pm

In the Lincoln Middle School Band Room

            Welcome back everyone! We will be discussing t-shirts, fundraising, concerts, “Remind,” All State, Solo and Ensemble, the new website, new ideas, answering questions and more.       

I look forward to seeing you!!!

Thank You,

Mr. Casale – Band Director

casalet@lincolnps.org

lincolnmiddleschoolband.blogspot.com

lmsbandri.weebly.com

Music Progress Reports

Are you wondering how you got that “Outstanding” comment?

Note: Remember a comment is not a grade. A comment is merely a comment.

Satisfactory – Most students start the year with a "Satisfactory."As long as you are doing your job you will get a satisfactory. You could have an A in my class and still get satisfactory. It’s not a bad thing at all. However, if you want to move it up a level see description for outstanding below.

Oustanding – Congratulations you went above and beyond!!! You have a high grade and…….Maybe you stopped to help instruct another student. Maybe you came to a before or after school event. Jazz Band, Advanced Band and Extra Help Night can all help you get outstanding. Maybe I have noticed that you are an especially hard worker who looks for opportunities to participate consistently in class. Maybe you are a section leader. There are other ways too. Whatever it is, I saw you go above and beyond in some way. I am truly impressed!

Needs Improvement  - For most people it is just that you continue to be unprepared for class. The best way to be successful in my class is to be participating. You can’t do that if you don’t have what you need to play. Please make sure whatever it is you fix it so I can start giving you a more positive report. 

Spring Concert Scedule

8^th Grade/Advanced Band
"March Music Madness Concert" - Thursday, March 29th 6:30 - Arrive at 6pm

Baseball Opening Day Parade – TBA April

Mandatory Concert Practice – Thursday, May 17^nd 2:30 to 3:35

In School Concerts – Friday May 11^th

School Night Concert – Thursday May, 17^th 6:30pm, Students arrive at 6pm

Mandatory Festival Practice – Thursday, May 24th 2:30 to 3:35

Memorial Day Parade – Monday, May 28^th Meet at LMS at 9:30am

Trills and Thrills Festival at Six Flags – Friday, May 25^th All Day

LMS Jazz Band

"March Music Madness Concert" - Thursday, March 29th 6:30 - Arrive at 6pm

Mandatory Concert Rehearsal – Wednesday, May 16^th 2:30 to 3:35

School Night Concert – Thursday May, 17^th 6:30pm, Students arrive at 6pm

In School Concerts – Friday May 11^th

Mandatory Festival Practices – Tuesday, May 22nd 2:30 to 3:35

Trills and Thrills Festival at Six Flags – Friday, May 25^th All Day

7^th Grade Band

Mandatory Rehearsal - Tuesday, May 15^th 2:30 - 3:35pm

School Concert – Tuesday, May 15^th 7:45pm, students arrive at 7:15

6^th Grade Band

Mandatory Rehearsal – Monday, May 14^th 2:30 - 3:35pm

School Concert – Tuesday, May 15^th 6:30pm, students arrive at 6pm

It's Cookie Dough Time!

           Hello everyone. It is time for the Cookie Dough Fundraiser. We run the cookie dough fundraiser every year to raise money for the LMS Band program. Sheets are coming home to get everyone started. Everything you do is greatly appreciated and helps continue to support us as we move forward and are successful. 

Thank You,
Mr. Casale

Welcome Back Everybody!

Looking forward to a great year. We will start playing soon, then we have the cookie dough fundraiser, concerts, t-shirts, parades, Six Flags and more! Wooo Hooo!!!!

Lincoln Middle School Band

And Chili’s

622 George Washington Highway

Lincoln, RI 02865

Give Back Event

Monday, May 1

Tuesday, May 2

Wednesday, May 3

Come out to Chili’s on one or more of the above dates, and Chili’s will donate 10% of your check back to the band.

Make copies and ask family, friends, and neighbors.                This flyer MUST be presented to your server.

Thanks for your support.