tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46265567949357894862024-03-12T21:31:34.714-04:00Central Academy BANDCentral Academy of Technology and Arts is home to over 800 high school students in Union County, North Carolina who have have chosen to focus their studies in one of six academies. The CATA band program is proud to offer students a traditional band experience within the academy setting complete with concert, marching and jazz ensembles that perform on a regular basis. The CATA band program is under the direction of Mr. Craig Retzlaff - craig.retzlaff@ucps.k12.nc.usCATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-40407854254004487552015-07-30T19:33:00.001-04:002015-07-30T19:33:34.737-04:00Donations needed!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Please click <a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44aaaa283-band" target="_blank">here</a> to donate for band camp!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127304745972485715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-7533753683811892462015-07-20T19:13:00.000-04:002015-07-20T19:13:00.264-04:00The CATA Band Website is Moving!!!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Please begin using the new CATA Band website at www.cataband.org for the most up-to-date information. I will eventually stop using this site for updates, announcements, etc. Thanks to those that came to the event today! I'll see you in August!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127304745972485715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-22579248119005350962015-07-18T12:53:00.001-04:002015-07-18T12:55:43.215-04:00Reminder: July 20th New Director "Meet and Greet", Marching Show Reveal and Rookie Marcher Meeting!!!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">This is a friendly reminder that the CATA Band Program will be hosting an informal New Band Director "Meet and Greet" this coming Monday, July 20th from 4:00-4:45 PM in the CATA Band Room for ALL CATA Band students. The CATA Band of Blue "Show Reveal" will take place at 4:45 PM followed by a rookie marcher meeting from 5:00-5:30 PM. I look forward to meeting you all and discussing our plans for the marching band season at the show reveal!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127304745972485715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-9847412977428279762015-07-07T18:15:00.000-04:002015-07-07T18:16:24.970-04:00Marching Band Camp is Fast Approaching!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127304745972485715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-29075876475244579472015-07-07T10:50:00.001-04:002015-07-07T10:50:07.912-04:00All Freshman Band Students . . . Please read below!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Rising CATA Freshman,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations on your acceptance into the Central Academy of the Technology and Arts. My name is Mr. Retzlaff, and I am the new band director at CATA. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with you in the band program. The transition from middle school to high school can sometimes be intimidating and daunting for some students, and I want to make this transition as smooth as possible. The CATA Band Program has established a strong tradition of success, and success starts with great students. I wanted to reach out to all rising freshman to discuss some exciting opportunities all CATA Band students can experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Band of Blue, the school’s marching band, is an integral part of the band program at CATA. Although not required to be enrolled in a band class, participation in the Band of Blue is strongly encouraged to all incoming freshman. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The marching "Band of Blue" performs during the fall semester at pep rallies, home football games, and in local holiday parades. ANY STUDENT who completed a full year of concert band in 8th grade is eligible to participate in marching band, even if they are not scheduled for Symphonic Band in the fall or spring semesters. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The marching band season kicks off every year with a summer band camp on the CATA campus. Summer marching camp is an essential first step towards a successful marching season. During camp, students learn marching fundamentals, pep band music and begin learning set design and music for a halftime show. Read the Band of Blue Camp Survival Guide to be prepared for a fun and safe camp season!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once the school year begins, marching band rehearses after school hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 PM.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If interested in participating in marching band, please click on the “Marching Band Registration Link” and complete all information by midnight </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, July 16th</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Any registrations submitted after this date may not guarantee a spot in the ensemble. </span></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/ucps.k12.nc.us/forms/d/1Y7S0LxWLPg6uY1ZUHOX_tJscQRG_AGclf-gAriBn3vE/viewform" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Marching Band Registration</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Below are more important links to find out further information on how to become a member of the Band of Blue and important dates to put in the calendar.</span></div>
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/site/centralacademyband/bob-documents/Marching%20Band%20Packet%202015.docx?attredirects=0&d=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2015 Marching Information Packet</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xbTpqpIe9CsrMEG7j3nFSQfXkjmHa8fNBzVxQRKbF_U/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2015 Marching Rehearsal Schedule</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MOwhCwkuUTuwvlDccYV9ZxcUgAYe0HC3gTG_21-cEM0/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2015 Football Schedule</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYSSYkB9_-V2QKJGvaBETLBI6liIbRPixCfl1bSIlhk/edit" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2015 Marching Camp Survival Guide</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, the CATA Band Program will be hosting an informal Band Director “Meet and Greet” on Monday, July 20th in the CATA Band Room from 4:00-4:45 PM for all band students. Freshmen interested in marching band are encouraged to stay at 4:45 PM for the CATA Band of Blue “Marching Reveal” where the theme for the marching show will be revealed as well as the freshman band student/parent meeting from 5:00-5:30 PM. Important information for marching band will be presented during this meeting so please plan on attending. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Again I look forward to working with and meeting this year’s group of freshman! This will be my first year at CATA as well so we will go through this year together for the first time!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127304745972485715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-82612661829139209662015-07-07T10:48:00.003-04:002015-07-07T10:48:42.690-04:00Band Diretor Meet and Greet Scheduled<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The CATA Band Program will be hosting an informal "Meet and Greet" with New Band Director, Mr. Retzlaff, on Monday, July 20th at 4:00 PM in the band room. Those in marching band are invited to stay for the 2015 Marching Show Reveal at 4:45 followed by a freshman marching band meeting at 5:00 PM. Look forward to seeing you!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12127304745972485715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-87264779554982629432015-06-25T22:31:00.003-04:002015-06-25T22:31:29.360-04:00Welcome, Mr. Retzlaff!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The CATA band program eagerly welcomes Mr. Craig Retzlaff to the podium as our new band director! Mr. Retzlaff, a trumpet player, has been teaching band in Union County for the past seven years. Students in his bands routinely earn Superior ratings at MPA, earn placement in county, district, and state honor bands, and participate in local youth symphonies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. Retzlaff studied music at the Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University where he earned both his Bachelor of Music in trumpet performance and Bachelor of Music Education. After graduating from Peabody, Mr. Retzlaff attended the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University in Long Beach where he earned his Master of Music.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outside of the classroom Mr. Retzlaff serves as an adjunct professor of brass at Wingate University. He also maintains an active performance schedule and is currently the principal trumpet player of the Union Symphony Orchestra, a founding member of the Stained Brass quintet, and an active freelance performer in the greater Charlotte area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. Retzlaff lives in Union County with his wife Erica, a kindergarten teacher in UCPS, and their many pets. Mr. Retzlaff is excited to join the CATA band family and is eager to begin building relationships with the band families of CATA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Mr. Retzlaff can be reached at craig.retzlaff@ucps.k12.nc.us</b></span></div>
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CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-70197603109782050322015-05-30T09:56:00.000-04:002015-06-03T11:27:23.868-04:00Second Semester Exam Study Guide <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The second semester exam will be here before you know it. Use the links below to begin preparing for your exam. The exam consists of TWO components:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/keysig/dyh9yyy"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">FLAT Key Signature Review</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/keysig/d98yyyy"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">SHARP Key Signature Review</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/keyboard"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Piano Keyboard Flash Cards</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://dictionary.onmusic.org/">Music Dictionary</a></span><br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/ucps.k12.nc.us/presentation/d/1PnMpf7w44vRHiW29yHAiHyJEwX67megcb0Uvv6gtpqw/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Articulation & Time Signature Review</span></a><br />
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<br />CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-90729292068923224482015-05-22T08:08:00.001-04:002015-05-22T09:02:14.080-04:00Symphonic Band 5.22.15<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today you will take time in class to assess Tuesday night's performance from the perspective of a critical listener using the North Carolina Bandmasters Association MPA assessment rubrics as an evaulation tool. Watch and listen to each link below from the perspective of an audience member rather than a musician on stage and complete a rubric FOR EACH PIECE. Some of the selections have been captured in three separate recordings for ease of uploading but you should still only complete ONE rubric for EACH PIECE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Click <a href="http://www.ncbandmasters.org/images/MPA_RubricStageJAN2012FINAL.pdf">HERE</a> to see the NCBA rubric guidelines, descriptors, key words.</b></span></div>
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<a href="http://youtu.be/LjUKVLL8YwU"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo Part 2</span></a><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/qCmr1HiDByA"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo Part 3</span></a><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/Ho-nug_LCk8"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Ascension Part 1</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://youtu.be/z5HiOo32zIA"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Ascension Part 3</span></a><br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/5XHytK4ied4"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Endless Rainbows</span></a><br />
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CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-6908137082185582402015-05-20T15:17:00.000-04:002015-05-20T15:17:04.035-04:00A Word from the Director...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">I met with the CATA band students this morning and shared news that they will be welcoming a new band director to the CATA band room in the fall. An unexpected teaching opportunity recently came my way</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> and, after three wonderfully rewarding years in the CATA band room, I have accepted the band director position at Charlotte Christian School beginning in the 2015-16 school year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">While I am excited about the opportunities for professional growth and lifestyle change that await me at Charlotte Christian, my heart is HEAVY at the thought of leaving CATA. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">It's a very special band program and I have enjoyed building it over the past three years. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Cougar pride runs deep in my bones and I care a great deal about Central Academy and the Cougar band family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">It has been an honor and a joy to call the CATA band room “home” for the past three years. Thank you to the students and parents for your TREMENDOUS service and support as we have worked together to build this program from the ground up. Each and every one of you has been such a vital part of growing this program and I thank you for your investment!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I have every confidence that Ms. Fisenne and the administrative staff will find and hire a quality music educator who has the skills necessary to continue moving the band program towards excellence. <b>The strength of the CATA band program lies within the dedication of the CATA band students, parents and supporters like you. This dedication will carry the band program through the upcoming time of transition. </b> Look to each other for support during this transition, and remember that change, though it may be uncomfortable at times, is an opportunity for growth. I hope you welcome your new band director with open arms, just as I was welcomed and supported when I first became a Cougar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Everyone involved in the band program at CATA has a unique roll to serve in the upcoming transition. Your continued dedication, communication, and service will be an integral part of the success of this transition. After three years of building, I firmly believe that both the booster organization and the band program are standing on a FIRM foundation. This transition will be successful BECAUSE of that foundation - because of YOU. In fact, I'm counting on it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Congratulations to all of our CATA musicians on their SUPERIOR performance today at MPA!!! All four adjudicators were extremely complimentary about their professionalism, technique, and musicality. We are SO VERY PROUD of all of our musicians and their continued success in the band program at CATA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We are so proud of our CATA band students who perform with the Wingate Wind Ensemble on a regular basis. Be sure to view the footage of their most recent concert <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCuro4NvXlY">HERE</a>.</span>CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-61430109574619979692015-03-12T07:58:00.000-04:002015-03-12T07:58:45.545-04:00Marching Band Registration Coming Soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mark your calendars NOW for the annual marching band registration meeting on TUESDAY, MARCH 31 at 6:30 pm in the band room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This meeting is for parents and students. We hope to see you there!</span>CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-3679454681416839362015-03-11T22:21:00.000-04:002015-03-11T22:21:17.482-04:00"Take Me Out to the Ball Game"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's time for our annual performance at a home Knights baseball game in the BB&T ballpark in downtown Charlotte. ANY band student who can commit to memorizing the national anthem and performing the national anthem at the Knights baseball game on <b>FRIDAY, APRIL 17</b> is welcome to participate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tickets cost $15. Students who participate will have transportation provided. Friends and family are invited to join us in the stands. Transportation is NOT provided for friends and family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mother Nature's recent wintry precipitation and recent changes to the dates of our Spring Musical have necessitated a few changes to our MPA rehearsal schedule. Please visit the band <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jky8hkebEpMz7vyrKw9AyRFRHcJpNNC-ka8b2WNIPr8/edit">CALENDAR</a> and note the updated changes to our MPA rehearsal schedule marked in <span style="color: red;">RED</span>.</span></div>
CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-86470353480717080952015-02-06T07:22:00.002-05:002015-02-09T07:36:54.838-05:002015 Band of Blue Football Schedule Released<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-71761786300255137432015-02-02T18:07:00.000-05:002015-02-02T18:11:11.177-05:00District Honor Band Clinic Highlights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ten students from the CATA band program attended the 2015 South Central District Honor Band clinic at Lenoir-Rhyne University this past weekend. They worked under the direction of world renowned composers Brian Balmages and Robert Sheldon to build their musicianship and prepare repertoire for a concert that was performed at the conclusion of the clinic. Words truly cannot express how much our students enjoyed this year's clinic! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a peek behind the scenes of this weekend's clinic by clicking <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/113146667573796733262/DistrictBand2015?authuser=0&feat=directlink">HERE</a>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADvnQ0ZNAhc"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Piedmont Festival Overture by Robert Sheldon (World Premiere Performance)</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62V811P-UTE"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Conquest 1 by Keneth Lampl</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZbE5zq-rk0"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Stormchasers Concert March by Robert Sheldon</span></a><br />
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<br />CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-10445816939814841062015-01-08T15:39:00.000-05:002015-01-12T10:15:15.871-05:00All-District Honor Band ResultsA record 28 students auditioned for the 2015 South Central District Honor Band on Saturday. The following students earned placement in the high school and senior high honor bands based on their audition:<br />
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Allie - 8th chair flute<br />
Christian - 16th chair clarinet<br />
*Kyle - 3rd chair trumpet<br />
Chris - 4th chair horn<br />
Alec - 3rd chair baritone<br />
*Jahmai - 1st chair bassoon<br />
Joey - 10th chair clarinet<br />
*Mickey - 2nd chair bass clarinet<br />
*James - 2nd chair alto saxophone<br />
*Brice - 1st chair baritone saxophone<br />
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Students with * by their name also earned the right to audition for the 2015 North Carolina All State Honor Band later this school year.<br />
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All of the students listed above will travel to Hickory later this month and participate in the SCDBA Honor Band Clinic where they will have the opportunity to work with world renowned composers and conductors Brian Balmages and Robert Sheldon. <br />
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We are so very proud of all of our musicians who accepted the challenge of preparing for and auditioning for the honor band this year. Congratulations to all who auditioned!CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-29678736730894066582014-11-25T14:10:00.002-05:002014-11-25T14:10:48.293-05:00Malik is marching in the "Big Apple!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Former CATA band member Malik Rowland is travelling with the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountians marching band o march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! We are so proud of Malik and can't wait for the parade. The WCU band is the very first band in the parade on Thursday. Be sure to tune in early so you don't miss them. Ms. Craven's DVR is already set to catch this momentous occasion!</span><br />
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CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-18207315606521526932014-11-20T14:56:00.000-05:002014-11-20T14:56:00.628-05:00Monroe Christmas Parade Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We just received word from the city of Monroe and UCPS central office staff that the 2014 Monroe Christmas parade has been rescheduled due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The parade will take place on Sunday, December 7 at 2pm. All marching band and color guard students should report to the open field next to Walter Bickett Stadium (next to the cemetery) at 1pm dressed in full uniform. Color guard members are to wear their full uniform with color guard jacket and santa hats (provided). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We do not have any additional rehearsals scheduled after Thanksgiving break, so it is IMPERATIVE that students review the parade music on their own at home over the next two weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I speak on behalf of the city of Monroe and the central officestaff when I say that the decision to reschedule the parade was made with the best interest of everyone in mind. Last minute schedule changes are not alwasy easy, but we can certainly work through this one. Our band provides an important service to our community by marching in this annual event and we are expected to be there on December 7. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have a MAJOR schedule conflict that cannot be avoided or adjusted on December 7, please let me know via email. In the event that we have to rework our parade block or instrumentation due to an absence, it is better to know sooner than later. Thank you in advance for working around the schedule change so that we can fulfill our civic duty and provide a high quality marching band for this year's parade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends and we will see you on Sunday, December 7 for the parade!</span></div>
CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-84286297841567451132014-11-20T08:46:00.000-05:002014-11-20T15:01:52.404-05:00Trumpet Masterclass with Don Tison<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.8599996566772px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wingate band director Dr. Price and Monroe Middle School band director Mr. Retzlaff recenlty hosted a trumpet masterclass given by Don Tison, former principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.8599996566772px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our very own Kyle Johnson participated in the master class. Kyle performed music that he is preparing for an upcoming audition and received coaching from Mr. Tyson on various aspects of his playing. It's rare that high school musicians have the opportunity to perform for professional musicians and it takes a great deal of courage. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.8599996566772px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are so proud of Kyle for accepting the challenge of performing in the master class and wish him luck in his upcoming auditions! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to Michael Jeffries (bassoon) and Kyle Johnson (trumpet) on their participation in the 2014 North Carolina All State Honors Orchestra this past weekend in Winston-Salem. Michael and Kyle earned placement in the honors orchestra based on an audition process and are the first two students from CATA to do so. The honors orchestra clinic kicked off the annual North Carolina Music Educators' Association convention and culminated with a performance at the Steven Center in Winston-Salem where Michael and Kyle performed for a full house of music educators from across the state. We are so proud of their accomplishments and wish them well as they begin the 2015 audition season for honor bands and orchestras.</span></span>CATA Bandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09754017699720264869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626556794935789486.post-52503216022196583392014-10-23T16:35:00.002-04:002014-10-23T23:27:54.296-04:00Piano Keyboard Lesson<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today you will reinforce what you already know about the piano keyboard and strengthen your understanding of the piano keyboard. Your assignment will consist of written work in a packet that will be provided for you and written work in the form of answering questions that you read from a scanned image on your chrome book. Please be sure that you complete all components of today's assignment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lesson 17: The Piano Keyboard (paper packet)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exercise 6.4:Labeling White Keys on the Piano (use answer sheet provided)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exercise 6.18: Enharmonics (use answer sheet provided)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exercise 6.21: Naming All Keys on the Piano (use answer sheet provided)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exercise 6.15: Piano Review Questions (use answer sheet provided)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exercise 6.23: Spelling Half Steps (use answer sheet provided)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unit 6 Review: Test your knowledge of piano facts (use answer sheet provided)</span></div>
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