Plans for the remainder of the school year

Well, here we are at the end of March already!!!!   It seems like we just started school just yesterday.  We have had a really good year so far.  We have had concerts, contests, and a lot of fun.  Now we look forward to the last few weeks of school.  Next week is Spring Break and you know that after then, the days just fly by.  So, let's see what's coming up so that we can be ready for it.

Tonight is the Grade School Musical.  It's really cool and the students are doing really well.  Make sure that you set aside time to come to this special event.  It starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Nauvoo Grade School - TONIGHT.

In April, we have

• the Grade School Talent Show at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th;
• JH Band and Chorus day trip to the WIU Steel Band concert on the 24th;
• JH Drama Class Play, "The Emperor's New Clothes" at 7:00 p.m.on the 26th; (You don't want to miss this play.  The students are working really hard.  This is going to be a really good show.)

In May, we have

• JH Chorus and Band concert at the Warsaw HS Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on May  2;  we will award the outstanding 8th grade band member at this concert, with recognition of other outstanding students.
• JH Chorus and Band grade school tour on May 10;
• Grade School Band, Chorus, and Recorder Group concert on May 15 @ 8:15 am.
• The JH Chorus will perform at the 8th grade Promotion during the last week of school

We hope that you can make all of the performances.  It has been a good year and the students have done a really good job.

Mr. D - (a personal note); I don't know if I will get a chance to write in the blog again before everything comes to an end for this school year.  So, I'd like to say that I have really enjoyed working with your students over the last ten years.  We have seen a lot of success in our band, chorus, and drama programs here in Nauvoo.  I'd like to thank everyone who allowed us to work with your students and for all of the support that you gave us over these last several years.  I will miss everyone, but I am looking forward to having some time for myself and for Mrs. Dowell.  I know that you will continue to support Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Kanauss as they continue the fine music and drama program here in Nauvoo.  Thanks again.

IGSMA 2012 Awards

IGSMA 2012 Awards, a set on Flickr.

Results from IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest

Well, the results are in.  Our students did a marvelous job at contest last Saturday.  Here are the big numbers:
52 total entries - 35 Division I's; 14 Division II's; 1 Division III; 2 DNA (did not appear).  All in all a very good results.

We have several first place students playing on Thursday evenings, Kaleidoscope Recital Concert starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior High Gym.  Please plan to come and support these students giving them the recognition that they deserve for a fine job well done.

Sorry we can't list names, but that's the way modern internet privacy needs to work for our students.

Pre- Contest Information

Well, here we are right before contest again.  Been a busy first of the semester and now the third quarter is almost over.  But, Mrs. Wilson is really glad that Mr. Dowell is back from his leg injury and Pacemaker surgeries and back in the game.  He says that he'll try to be better for the rest of the year - especially because this will be his final year teaching full time.  Yes, he is going to retire at the end of this school year.  But, fear not, the school has made plans to keep the band program going strong.  More information on that later from the school board.

Anyway, Saturday's schedule is pretty simple.  Everyone should have gotten this from your band and chorus student a couple of weeks ago; but, we know that some students aren't really good about bringing that important information home, even they have been told to do so.  Here it is - that is SATURDAY's schedule.

6:45 Students check-in at either Nauvoo-Colusa JH or Warsaw HS, depending which is closer.
6:30 Buses depart for Quincy Notre Dame, 1400 South 11th Street, Quincy, IL
7:30 Buses arrive at Quincy Notre Dame
8:00 Contest Begins
12:15 First Bus return via Koehler Implement, Warsaw HS, and NCJHS
~ 3:00 p.m. Second Bus returns via Koehler Implement, Warsaw HS, and NCJHS

Students should dress nicely.
Students have been given their individual schedule.  Parents and families are encouraged to come to Quincy to hear their student play and sing.  After they are finished, you may take them home.  Be sure to sign out at the home room area.

Questions:  Mrs. Wilson is at Grade School on FRI and Mr. Dowell is at Junior High.

Check back later for pictures and information.