Brian Ohlsen-Director
630.783.5064
699 Plainfield Rd.
Downers Grove, Il 60516

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Beginning Band Morning Rehearsals-Questions/Answers first, schedule second...
*REMEMBER TO DROP OFF IN THE EAST LOT-NOT IN THE CIRCLE!
**IF YOUR KIDS ARE NOT IN BACC, PLEASE REMIND THEM NOT RING THE BACC BELL.
1. Rehearsals START at 7:10 am in the Prairieview bandroom.
2. Your children can be dropped off at 7:00 am.
3. Big instruments are unpacked in the hallway. Smaller ones go in the band room and are stored under the seat.
4. Morning rehearsals DO NOT take the place of weekly lessons. They are in addition to.
5. Rehearsals work on group skills, lessons work on individual skills.
6. We are split into Monday or Friday groups until late April. Our last six rehearsals will be for the entire band.
7. If you have any conflicts, please contact Mr. Ohlsen.

Morning Rehearsal Schedule
These dates should be pretty stable, but are subject to change in case of unforseen circumstances.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Monday 31
Friday 4
Monday 7
Friday 11
Monday 14
Friday 18
Monday 21-NO REHEARSAL/NO SCHOOL-PRESIDENT'S DAY
Friday 25
Monday 28

MARCH
Friday 4
Monday 7-NO REHEARSAL/NO SCHOOL-PULASKI DAY
Friday 11
Monday 14
Friday 18
Monday 21
Friday 25

March 28-April 1-SPRING BREAK

APRIL
Monday 4
Friday 8
Monday 11
Friday 15
Monday 18
Friday 22-NO REHEARSAL/NO SCHOOL

*MONDAY 25-FIRST FULL BAND REHEARSAL-ALL STUDENTS ARE TO COME!
*FRIDAY 29-FULL BAND REHEARSAL-ALL STUDENTS ARE TO COME!

MAY
Monday 2-FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Friday 6-FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Monday 9-FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Friday 13-FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Monday 16-OUR FINAL FULL BAND REHEARSAL (Last one!)

TUESDAY, MAY 17 - Beginning Band Concert 7:00 pm in the Lakeview Main Gym