by Chad Reed | May 24, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
May 29/30- Varsity band marching rehearsal, 4-8PM in the stadium. Bring instruments, but we will not be playing. Remember to wear marching shoes and a gallon water container. Boosters will provide a light dinner. Please view/print the 2019 summer/fall band...
by Chad Reed | May 13, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
Wednesday, May 15- Graduation band. Graded performance, all 9th-11th graders, except percussion in blocks 2 and 7. Report time of 6:15PM in band room (causal formal, no specific colors) ready to play. We begin playing at 6:55PM in the stadium. Should be over...
by Chad Reed | May 3, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
Band announcement: May 3-15 Friday, May 3rd- Pizza Jazz, 6-10PM both jazz bands. Both jazz bands report by 6PM, all other announcements have been made in class. This event is free to the public in the North cafeteria, while North Relays is held. All-you-can-eat...
by Chad Reed | Apr 1, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
Reminders: – senior students, pictures (for the band banquet video) are due next Friday, April 12th. Email pics to [email protected] -April 6th is the regional solo/ensemble festival @ Olathe South high school. See previous email with attachment for...
by Chad Reed | Mar 20, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
Symphonic band students, as discussed in class, sectionals schedule as follows- all sectionals begin at 7:10AM in the band room, so be a few minutes early. Wednesday, March 20: Alto sax, Horn, Tuba Low woodwinds Friday, March 22: Tenor sax, low brass Monday, March 25:...
by Chad Reed | Mar 7, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
Ms. Balsinger has been chosen as Hocker Grove’s Teach of the Year. A special shout-out to our North area middle school band director!
by Chad Reed | Feb 11, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
A reminder about tonight’s (Monday, Feb. 11th) booster meeting, 5:30-6:30PM in the band room. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Tuesday, Feb. 12- Double header b-ball game. Report time of 5:30PM in the band room. Wednesday, Feb. 13- Crimson...
by Chad Reed | Jan 30, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
Hello everyone- Details for next week’s taco dinner concert, which is now a pancake dinner! 5:30PM- dinner will be available in the cafeteria, especially students who are performing later in the evening. 5:45- official time to serve. $5 all you can eat pancakes,...
by Chad Reed | Jan 21, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
FYI- the spring calendar can now be found online at www.smnorthbands.org under the calendar link Jan. 24th- North area band festival. Symphonic band and Crimson Tribe only. Report time of 6:30PM in the band room, in full uniform and ready to play. Concert is in the...
by Chad Reed | Jan 13, 2019 | Mr. Reed's Notes
Congratulations to the following students who auditioned for the state level band/orchestra/jazz, with the following results: Jada Green- 3rd chair flute (orchestra) Kaeleen Kronawitter- 6th chair flute Asa Martin- 6th chair trombone Thomas Parnell- jazz piano...
