We are very pleased to have photographed 180 of our band students. The composite is a huge success! Thank you for your support. This project is NOT a band fundraiser. The band does NOT profit from your purchase of your child's portraits. What we receive is one pose of every student, mounted on a large board, framed and covered with plexiglas, forming a composite picture of the total band program for the 2011-12 school year.

You may order portraits from North American Theatrical Photographers. If a purchase is made, a deposit will be required. The amount of your deposit is determined by the amount of your purchase. Students may not view proofs unless accompanied by a parent.

Portrait Proofs will be shown in the Stone MS Band room anytime during the following dates and times (no appointments necessary - stop in any time):

Thursday, May 3 (3:00 - 8:00 PM) or Friday, May 4 (3:00 - 8:00 PM)

--Z
05/02/2012

This year, Stone Middle School will be hosting the District XI Solo & Ensemble Festival. We currently have over 680 students scheduled to participate and we need your help. The success of this Festival can only be accomplished through the support of parent and student volunteers. Volunteers are needed throughout the day on Saturday, April 21st. We are looking for volunteers willing to assist with either a morning or an afternoon shift. Of course, if you are willing to offer more of your time, we certainly could use your assistance.

A list of possible time slots and responsibilities can be downloaded here. Please let Mr. Z know by Friday, March 30, 2012 if you are able to help.

--Z
03/27/2012

We will once again take part in the "9th Annual Commemorative Band Composite" project, showing a pictorial history of the band program. During the normal school day (Monday-Tuesday, March 19-20, 2012 on the Stone MS Gym Stage), each student is photographed individually, in at least 5-6 different poses. One pose of every student is mounted on a large board, framed and covered with plexiglas, forming a composite picture of the total band program. Our goal is to have all band students photographed for the composite.

Beginning Band - Percussion Class
Boys: Long Sleeved White Shirt or White Wing-tip Tux Shirt, Long Neck Tie or Bow Tie, Black Dress Pants
Girls: Long Sleeved White Blouse or White Wing-tip Tux Shirt, Black Dress Pants or Full Floor-length Black Skirt

Concert Band I - Concert Band II - Symphonic Band
Boys: White, Wing-tip Tuxedo Shirt, Black Dress Pants, Bow Tie and Cummerbund
Girls: White, Wing-tip Tuxedo Shirt, Black Dress Pants or Full Floor-length Black Skirt, Bow Tie and Cummerbund

--Z
03/18/2012

The Stone MS Jazz Ensemble had a "Superior" performance at the 32nd Annual Chantilly JAZZ Festival on Friday, March 16th, 2012. Great job! I am so proud of you all! Fantastic first performance on the big stage! We received a 2nd place trophy out of the 5 middle school performing groups. Again, great job to all!

--Z
03/18/2012

Congratulations to band who performed at the All-District Festival yesterday! The Stone MS Concert Band received a "SUPERIOR" and the Symphonic Band received an "EXCELLENT" rating for their Festival performance. Both Bands received a "SUPERIOR" on their Sight Reading portion of the festival.

--Z
03/04/2012

The "No Fuss" Fundraiser has been mailed to your home. If you have not received a letter, you can also download it here. The "No Fuss" Fundraiser (letter writing campaign) is our attempt to raise funds for the band program without in labor intensive, door-to-door selling. You have been to the performances and have witnessed a high level of excellence. Your support is vital to our ability to respond to the growing reputation of Stone MS music and to keeping our band program strong while maintaining this high level of excellence. We hope that each family will be able to participate.

Please don't hesitate to call or email if you need further information about this "No Fuss" fundraiser and again, let me thank you in advance for your support on behalf of all the students in the Stone Band program.

--Z
02/26/2012

Solo and Ensemble Festival is coming up on April 21, 2012. If you are interested in performing a solo, duet, trio, or quartet, read this letter for more information and then fill out the entry form!

--Z
02/20/2012

Congratulations to recent Students of the Month!

--Z
02/18/2012

The Concert Bands and Symphonic Band will have their Pre-Festival Concert on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM. This will be followed by their Festival appearances on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Download this flyer for directions, dress code, and scheduling.

--Z
02/07/2012