Weekly Beat Middle School Edition May 7


In more ways than one, it feels like we are in the homestretch! As we head into the final weeks of school, it is natural to reflect on the challenges and successes your child has encountered this year. Granted, there may have been more challenges than successes, but both provide for important learning lessons. You may be asking yourself whether they should continue their music study next year. You child may have even expressed a desire to “try something new” — sometimes, as parents, we are tempted to give in.

Before making a final decision, consider this…

Over the years, we have talked to many adults who played an instrument as a child, and more often than not, they say that they wish that their parents had not allowed them to quit. Looking back, they see that they missed out on an opportunity to belong to a group, develop a talent, express themselves creatively, develop grit, and so much more!

Even in the midst of a pandemic, your child has been a part of something wonderful this year. And the good news is that it doesn’t stop here! Dedication and hard work breed passionate young people — wonderful young men and women who go on to do great things in life because they were part of something bigger than themselves. They are now one year closer to speaking this new language… one year closer to making beautiful sounds… one year closer to self-expression… one year closer to new friends and experiences. They are ONE YEAR CLOSER!

It may not be easy to see right now, but we promise you: the best is yet to come!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if we can be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Your Union Bands Faculty



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UHS CONCERT BANDS PERFORMANCES: CONCERT BAND, SYMPHONIC BAND, SYMPHONIC WINDS & WIND ENSEMBLE

  • MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021

  • 6:30 PM 9:00 PM

UHS CHAMBER WINDS CONCERT

  • THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021

  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLES IN CONCERT

  • MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021

  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

UBPC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: ANNUAL REPORT & WELCOME NEW BOARD

  • TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021

  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

UHS SOLO FESTIVAL

  • TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021

  • 4:00 PM 7:00 PM

UHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE #1 PERFORMS AT 'RAGGAEBASH' EVENT

  • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021

  • 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

  • TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021

  • 4:30 PM 7:30 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

  • WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021

  • 9:00 AM 1:00 PM

RR SPRING TRAINING

  • THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021

  • 9:00 AM 1:00 PM