Friday, July 29, 2016

NEW BAND WEBSITE!!!

Check out the new band website at lmsbandri.weebly.com or through the Lincoln Middle School Web Page. By going to teacher websites. 

I will continue to use this as well as 
the Band Blog here at lincolnmiddleschoolband.blogspot.com 
and the "Remind" app.
Wow!!! What an amazing year!!!

Concerts, Parades, Six Flags, Oh Boy!!!

I'm very proud of all the accomplishments that 
we made this year. 

I will truly miss last years eighth grade as they move on to the High School. I am sure that our High School director Mr. David Enos will be very excited to take you to that next level. There is a lot more in store at the high school as you all move forward and I think you are going to really enjoy the experiences awaiting you there.
 Good Luck and I look forward to seeing you at your concerts.

As I turn back to the Middle School, I look forward to what next years eighth grade will be able to do. I am also excited to see our returning seventh grade band and to welcome our incoming sixth graders in the fall.

See You All Soon!
Enjoy The Summer!


Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, I will need to go to a teacher meeting today and will need to cancel after school Advanced and 8th Grade band Six Flags rehearsal. I will reschedule it for tomorrow after school instead. I apologize for any inconvenience, but I do not have any choice in the matter.


Sorry, 
Mr. Casale

Monday, May 30, 2016

LMS Band Parade Cancelled for Memorial Day

 Unfortunately, due to poor weather we are canceling today's march in the parade.  Please pass it on to anybody else that you know. 

 I will see everyone tomorrow.  Rehearsal and concerts and more. 



                                                                          Mr. Casale

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day is coming and we have a parade to march in. Memorial Day is a very important day and we get to show our support by taking part in this special event. The band will meet at Lincoln Middle School at 9am. A bus will be available to take us to the meeting place which is the CVS located at 601 Smithfield Ave. Lincoln RI. Please indicate below if you are taking the bus. You do not need to take the bus.
Parents should approach Mr. Casale if they would like to march at the front or the back of the band in order to try to help keep our line straight.
When: Monday, May 30th   9:00am
Where: Meet at the Middle School and take the bus to CVS on Smithfield Ave.
Who: 8th Grade and Advanced Band
Attire: LMS Red Tie Dye’s and Pant’s or Shorts (If it is cold please dress appropriately – Long Sleeves under polo’s and pants.


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Are you planning on taking the bus?(Circle One)      YES     NO

If you circled YES and are not having your child return on the bus please sign below.
My child(full name)____________________________________will not be returning on the bus to the middle school after the memorial day parade we have made other arrangements.

Signature__________________________________________

Sunday, May 1, 2016

LMS Band Parent Meeting!!!

To discuss Six Flags and more... Chaperones please attend.

Thursday, May 5th at 6:30 in the LMS Band Room.

If you haven't signed up for "Remind," please do. 

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Spring Concert Performance 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 a few weeks to go and when the time comes I think you will be very impressed with these groups.
We do not practice as a 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 White Shirts and Black Pants or LMS Band Shirts when appropriate.
            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 concert 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


Spring Concert Schedule

6th Grade Band
Monday, May 16th – 6th Grade Band Mandatory Rehearsal
Thursday, May 19th – 6th Grade Concert 6:30pm Arrive at 6pm
                                      
7th Grade Band

Wednesday, May 18th - 7th Grade Band Mandatory Rehearsal
Thursday, May 19th – 7th Grade Concert 7:45pm Arrive at 7:15pm

8th Grade/Advanced Band
Saturday, April 30th 9:30 Baseball Opening Day Parade - Meet at St. Jude’s Parking Lot
Tuesday, May 24th – Mandatory Advanced Band Rehearsal
Friday, May 27th - In School Concert Advanced/8th Grade Band and Jazz Band
Monday, May 30th – Advanced/8th Grade Band - Memorial Day Parade
Tuesday, May 31st – Advanced and 8th Grade Band Mandatory Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 31st - Advanced/8th Grade Band Concert 6:30pm arrive at 6pm

Jazz Band
Thursday, May 19th - Jazz Band On Stage Rehearsal
Thursday, May 26th - Mandatory Jazz Band Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 31st – Jazz Band Concert 6:30pm arrive at 6pm
Friday, June 10th - Relay For Life (Cancer Survivor Run) 6:30 arrive at 6pm

Six Flags Trip And Rehearsals
Wednesday , June 1st – Mandatory 8th Grade and Advanced Band Festival Rehearsal
Thursday, June 2nd – Mandatory Jazz Band Festival Rehearsal
Friday, June 3rd - Six Flags Trills and Thrills Festival

All rehearsals are from 2:30pm to 3:30pm after school. Late buses are available if students need them.


NOTE: All concerts are mandatory and count towards the student’s grade.  It is a culmination of all of the hard work the students have done leading up to the performance.
Rehearsals are few and very important to our ability to perform as a group. Therefore, they are mandatory for all students. If students do not attend they may be asked to sit out during the concert. If you have a “legitimate” reason for not attending a note must be provided. Ie. Doctors Note, Family on Vacation in Florida etc.