Trimmer's Triumph

FRIDAY MAY 9 Reminders (POPS IN THE PARK)

As you know, Friday night (May 9th) is our spring concert at Harrison High School's " Pops in the Park" event.  The LMMS Jazz Ensemble, 7th Grade Combined Band, and 8th Grade Combined Bands will all perform. Students received notices last week regarding their report and performance times for the evening and they were to bring those home to you. Since Ms. Scott and I were out of town for the Disney trip, we haven't been able to answer any questions or field any calls. This email contains info regarding the night.

The concerts are at the field behind the LEFT SIDE of Harrison High School (band room side). All students must wear their LMMS BAND POLO, SHORTS, and SHOES. When students report for their concert, they must first take their case to the tennis courts, unpack their instrument, and bring it, their binder, and themselves to the performance area at the "report time" listed below. If you and your child are there early to enjoy the evening, they just need to leave their table and come to the tennis courts at that time. If you want to hold their case at your table, thats more than fine.

*PLEASE HAVE CASES LABELED WITH CHILD NAME! CASES LOOK ALIKE AND WE DONT WANT DURHAM AND LMMS STUDENTS TO GET MIXED UP!

TIMES                   Report Time            Perform time

JAZZ ENSEMBLE        6:45pm                  7:20pm

8th GRADE BAND      7:30pm                    8:00pm

7th GRADE BAND      8:15pm                   8:40pm

PLEASE BE ON TIME! IF YOU ARE DROPPING OF STUDENTS, PLEASE DROP THEM OFF 10 MINUTES BEFORE REPORT TIME!!!!

Below is an email from the parent who organizes this event. We look forward to seeing you there!!!

-MR.TRIMMER

Pops is the Park is almost here!

Remember – gates open at 5:00 and music will begin at 6:00. Tickets will be available at the will call table, but you can still by tickets at the gate. The concession stand will be selling combo meals and items ala carte if you didn't preorder. Please pick up all preordered meals by 7:30.

The entrance to the event is beside the band room. If you are looking at the school, the band room is around to the left. Parking is in the front parking lot, not on the field. You may drive back to drop off people or items, but please return to the front parking lot to park.

Even though the last forecast I saw was favorable, I wanted to give everyone an idea of how the rain plan will work so that things will run smoothly. In the unlikely event of rain, we will not begin music until 7 pm. Doors will be open at 6:15. Everyone will enter the front of the school and come down main street (or the other back main hall) turn and go down the 500 hallway in order to enter the small gym through the doors that are near the locker rooms. In the small gym we will have the will call tables and gate ticket sales. People will then exit into the gym lobby where we will have concessions and the cake raffle set up and enter the Presidential gym from the lobby. Students will exit the Presidential gym through the doors near the wrestling room and proceed down the wrestling hallway to get their instruments and to come back to the gym to perform. No one will be allowed to enter the gym lobby by the outside doors, just through the gyms.

thanks!

WINTER MUSIC CLINIC CHANGES!!!!!

Lost

Mountain

Middle School

Band

Jeremy Trimmer and Suzanne Scott- directors

CLINIC UPDATE!!

Parents- As you are aware; our annual “Winter Music Clinic” is this Saturday here at

Lost

Mountain

Middle School

. First, thank you for having this event on your home schedules from the beginning of the year as this is an event that is on the calendar that was given to you the first day of school in the handbook. We have very few absences and that is due to the combined planning efforts of everyone!

However, some things do slip through from time to time and there is a major traffic conflict on Saturday morning. Burnt

Hickory

Baptist

Church

is having their annual “Run for the Son” 10k and 5k road race Saturday as well. We were unaware they had the race planned and they were unaware that we had a school event at LMMS that day so we both planned our events. Luckily, some parents let us know about it early this week so that we could come up with some solutions to roads being closed in our area.

First, the race begins at 8:00am and the following roads are CLOSED on Saturday until 9:30am.  DUE WEST ROAD from Mars Hill to Acworth Due West, BURNT HICKORY ROAD from Acworth Due West to the Old Mountain Intersection, and OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD from the Burnt Hickory/Registry intersection to Due West Road by the church. The main issue is that

OLD MOUNTAIN RD.

is shut down (since that is the road Lost Mountain M.S. is on), but the church, police, and us have worked together to come up with a solution for the day.

The Winter Music Clinic time is being shifted back 30 minutes. The time is now 9:30am to 12:30pm. These 30 minutes will give us the opportunity to have the roads a little less crowded as more runners will be finished. Since the roads are still closed at 9:15am (when students need to start arriving at LMMS), we will have police assist parents in getting through the road block at the

OLD MOUNTAIN RD.

/ BURNT

HICKORY

INTERSECTION ONLY.  The only way into the school is through that blockade area! Police will let you through and you must enter the old entrance to the school only and drop off students in the bus lane entrance. You will then circle back around, go back up the hill to the old exit and take a left towards Due West. Once you get to Due West, you will be able to turn either left or right as you need to.

YOU CAN ONLY GET TO

OLD MOUNTAIN ROAD

AND LMMS AT THAT INTERSECTION BY BURNT

HICKORY

REGRISTRY SUBDIVISION!! YOU CAN ONLY USE THE OLD LMMS ENTRANCE AND YOU HAVE TO TURN LEFT OUT OF LMMS WHEN LEAVING! This is per the police department and the church so we must follow this plan! J

* If you coming from west of Mars Hill, you should take Hadaway to Burnt

Hickory

and take a right to the intersection where the police are. Remember, do not take the part of Burnt

Hickory

that goes by Dominion HS as it is closed as well. We all realize that this means some of you will have to make a large circular detour to get to that exact intersection. Since we have only one way into the school, you must plan for 1) the extra time to get to

Old Mountain Road

since several roads are closed that you might normally take and 2) the traffic at that intersection. Please plan on leaving your homes earlier than you would normally need to be here at 9:20. We have hired these guest clinicians for the bands and we must still begin at 9:30am.

We will end the rehearsal at 12:30pm and students can be pick-up then. By this time, all roads will be re-opened and you can use your normal route to LMMS.

We all apologize for this issue and I want to thank the parents who have assisted us with information regarding the run. Also, Mr. Barry Cook from the church has been wonderful in arranging the logistics for this and communicating with the church staff, police, and myself. THANK YOU!!!!

**** One further note, tuxedo shirts need to be purchased at stores such as Joann’s Fabrics, Michael’s Arts and Crafts, or other formal shops in Kennesaw. MW TUX is no longer providing tuxedo shirt purchases on walk-ins and must pre-measure and pre-order.  Also consider K&G Formal/Menswear in

Marietta

if you are having difficulty finding a shirt.

A map was provided in class regarding the class and affected roads.  Thanks again for your understanding and flexibility. We look forward to seeing you a little before 9:30am on Saturday here at Lost Mountain M.S.

-Jeremy Trimmer

WEATHER ISSUE FOR ALL-STATE AUDITIONS

THE GMEA ALL-STATE AUDITIONS ARE STILL SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW IN PERRY!!! IF ANY CHANGES IN THE PLANS COME UP, I WILL POST ON HERE AND CALL FAMILIES TO NOTIFY YOU OF CHANGES.

CURRENTLY, GMEA IS RECOMMENDING THAT FAMILIES IN METRO ATLANTA COME TO PERRY EARLIER THAN ORIGINALLY PLANNED. THAT MEANS EITHER LEAVING A FEW HOURS EARLIER IN THE MORNING FOR THE AUDITION SITE OR EVEN COMING TO PERRY TONIGHT AND GETTING A HOTEL.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IS SHOWING THAT SNOW FALL WILL BE MAINLY NORTH OF ATLANTA AND ROAD CONDITIONS WILL BE AFFECTED NORTH OF HERE. IN THE MACON AREA, IT IS THOUGHT THAT THEY WILL ONLY SEE RAIN WITH SOME MIX. YOU NEVER KNOW THOUGH.....

IF YOU FEEL UNSAFE TOMORROW ABOUT COMING, PLEASE EMAIL ME  I AM STAYING IN PERRY TONIGHT AS I AM JUDGING TOMORROW. * STUDENTS-DO NOT CALL MY CELL PHONE. THIS IS FOR PARENTS ONLY!!! :) *

Mr. Trimmer

ALL-STATE AUDITION INFO!!!!

FINAL AUDITIONS FOR GMEA ALL-STATE BAND ARE SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th IN PERRY,GEORGIA. ALL STUDENTS RECEIVED THE PACKET WITH TIMES, DIRECTIONS, AND DETAILS FOR THE AUDITION. STUDENTS HAVE BEEN COMING IN TO PLAY FOR THE DIRECTORS AND HAVE ALL INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN THESE PACKETS TO PARENTS.

MS.SCOTT AND I ARE VERY PROUD OF ALL OF THE 14 STUDENTS WHO ARE ALL-STATE FINALISTS. STUDENTS- DO YOUR BEST AND YOU'RE A WINNER REGARDLESS! :) GOOD LUCK!!!

Mr. Trimmer

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

Students and Parents!
Thank you for such a wonderful first half of the school year! It has been TERRIFIC thus far and I am very much looking forward to the second half of the school year! We have had many wonderful events thus far!!!!

-MS. SCOTT coming to LMMS!!!!!

-The beginnings of a wonderful life as musicians by our 120 6th graders!!!!!!

-Taste of Kennesaw Concert (7th and 8th grade)

-The start of the Lost Mountain M.S. Honor/Symphonic Band by our advanced 7th and 8th grade classes

-Solo and Ensemble @ Pine Mtn. (congrats to our 16 medalist!!!)

-District and All-State Band Auditions (congrats to ALL students who auditioned! keep going that extra mile!)

-36 students being selected to the All-District Band

-14 students selected as Georgia All-State Band Finalists

-19 students who wer selected, participated, and had a GREAT time at the University of Georgia's "Mid-Fest" Clinic!

-The start of our JAZZ BAND!!! (Great job so far)

-A wonderful 6th great concert! (ah...the "gosh-awful noise" was great, huh?)

- The premiere performance by the LMMS Honor Band/Symphonic Band!! (WOW!!!)

- A terrific concert by our 7th and 8th Grade Concert Bands (you got us all in the holiday spirit)

-The daily instruction, fun, growth, and rewards of our 6 band classes! YOU ARE ALL GREAT!

As I sit here in the airport leaving on my trip to an international band convention in Chicago, I am thinking how lucky I am to work with all of you as my students!

Thank you and I love ya! BE SAFE, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Make sure to take all of your materials home over the holidays and relax for a bit. (practice some though!!!! ) See ya soon!

GO DAWGS,

Mr. T

CORRECTION

THE DISNEY MEETING FOR THIS EVENING IS AT 6pm IN THE THEATER. NOT 7pm! I APOLOGIZE FOR THE MISTAKE!!!

SEE YA THEN!!!!

Jeremy Trimmer

Disney Trip Meeting on Monday, November 12

All 8th grade band parents and parents who having students in the jazz band at LMMS are encouraged to attend the Disney Trip informational meeting on Monday, November 12 at 7pm in the LMMS Theatre. This meeting will cover trip logistics, plans, and payment schedulings and offers. The meeting will last less than one hour and will begin at 7pm so arrive on time so that you don't miss any information. The poinsettia fundraiser also begins this day and is only available to students who are participating in the trip. 40% of the money goes into individual studen accounts towards the trip!!!!!

The 8th grade bands, chorus, orchestra, and LMMS Jazz Ensemble all participate in the spring Disney trip! This includes a performance at Epcot and/or Magic Kingdom!

Upcoming Events

• JAZZ BAND BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th @ 8AM IN THE BANDROOM. IF YOU WERE SELECTED FOR JAZZ BAND, PLEASE BE AT REHEARSAL ON TIME FOR OUR FIRST REHEARSAL!!!! JAZZ BAND MEETS EACH AND EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8AM. ARRIVE AT 7:50 @ THE THEATER DOORS TO COME IN. DRESS WARM....IT WILL BE COLD TOMORROW!!! (brr...)

• November 10 (Saturday)- Solo & Ensemble @ Pine Mountain M.S.- Students who have signed up to participate in this event must play for Mr. Trimmer or Ms. Scott to receive their performance time for this Saturday's event. If you are prepared then you will receive your performance time. It is generally from 9am-11am for the LMMS students, but you do have a specific time.

• November 12 (Monday) DISNEY TIP INFO MEETING (this is for all 8th grade and jazz band students) @ LMMS Theater, 6pm

• December 1 (Saturday)- All-State/District 12 Honor Band Auditions@ Dodgen M.S.-Students who signed up to participate in this event need to be rehearsing their scales and etudes for their audition. If you signed up for All-State, you MUST play the slow-lyrical section of the etude on December 1st. This etude, the 4 major scales, the chromatic scale, and sight-reading make up your audition. (percussion have snare rudiments and timpani tuning as well) If you pass the first audition, you must play the entire etude and sight-read at the final audition in January that is held in Perry, Georgia. (more info later) PRACTICE!!!!! Last year we had  3 students in ALL-STATE and almost 30 students from LMMS in the District 12 Honor/Clinic Band! We know that many of you have a GREAT chance at being selected for this amazing group again this year so work hard and come in so that Mr. Trimmer and Ms. Scott can hear you and help you as your prepare for this audition!

• December 6-8 (Thursday-Saturday) UGA MID-FEST CLINIC @ The University of Georgia in Athens-The 21 selected students will be bringing info home on Wednesday regarding the trip. Congrats to the 21 7th and 8th grade students selected!!!!! GO DAWGS!!!! :)

• December 10th - 6th grade band concert!!
• December 13- The Combined 7th & 8th Grade Symphonic Band Winter Concert!! (7-1 and 8-2)
• December 18- 7th Grade Concert Band Winter Concert (7-2) and 8th Grade Concert Band Winter Concert!! (8-1)
• ALL CONCERTS ARE AT 7PM IN THE THEATER @ LMMS!!!!

UGA MIDFEST FORMS and CHEESECAKES

7th and 8th grade students who would like to be nominated for the University of Georgia Winter Middle School Band Clinic (Mid-Fest) need to return the nomination form to the drop box by Friday, Oct. 19th!!!

Also,  Fundraising Delivery Day is next week!! 7th and 8th graders will pick their items up from LMMS on Tuesday, October 23 from 5pm until 8pm in the "Drive Thru" process we have done in years past.

6th grade will pick up their items on Wednesday, October 24th from 5pm to 8pm at LMMS. All students will be coming home with information in the next day or so.

OCTOBER CONCERT IS CANCELLED

FYI- Students should have passed this information along to parents already, but the October 18th concert for the 7th and 8th grade Combined Honor Band was cancelled due to various conflicts in and around the date. Therefore, the premiere concert for this ensemble will be on December 13 as planned.