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Mr. Parker
(509) 228 - 5168
eparker@cvsd.org

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Mr. Parker

Classroom Environment

The band room is located at the end of the E Wing in room number E106. Our beautiful facility was built for us in 2002. With all of the practice rooms, ensemble rooms and rehearsal space - students have the freedom to work on their own during their free time.

The band experience is what you choose to make it. Pick from our a la carte menu to create the experience that best suits your interests: concert bands, jazz bands, pep bands, marching band and a variety of small chamber ensembles. Every student deserves a quality, enjoyable musical experience. Through our hard work and commitment to excellence, one can not only have fun and create an amazing social network, but also learn a lifelong skill that will be valued and cherished forever.

Rehearsals in our band move quickly and students are expected to be prepared - your music, a working instrument and PENCILS are expected everyday!

Attendance Policy: Attendance is required to be an active member of the CV Band and Colorguard. Prearranged absences can be submitted no later than two weeks before the absence is to occur – except in emergencies. Your work schedule is not an acceptable excuse for missing any music event or rehearsal. Parents, please make every effort to schedule regular appointments around the music schedule whenever possible. Students are responsible for arriving at each rehearsal and performance on time and properly prepared. Parents are urged to see that their children take this responsibility seriously.

There will be times, hopefully few, when a member must miss a rehearsal or come late. It is the responsibility of the member to request from the director an excused absence or tardy, and the request should be made in advance. Generally, personal illness, family emergencies and religious conflicts are excused. Medical appointments are not excused unless they are emergencies. Most importantly, be sure to submit to the director this absence form in advance.


Excusable absences are:
• Sick from school
• Death in the family
• Important family engagement (wedding, graduation, etc.)


Non – excusable absences are:
• Driving test
• Homework (you must learn to manage your time well)
• Attending a rock concert or pro – sporting event
• Birthday
• Work
• Trips that are not given two weeks notice
• “I didn’t have a ride.” (Your section leader will help you find a ride.)

Schedule

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
6:45am - 3:15pm

About Me

In 2002, I received my Bachelors of Arts in Education from Eastern Washington University. Currently, I am working on my Masters in Conducting from the American Band College at Southern Oregon University. Although I graduated from CV in 1996, I have never really been away for too long. I have been assisting with the marching band since the 1996 season as a marching instructor, drill designer, music arranger and an assistant to the director. It has always been fun and I have never wanted to leave.

My wife and I have a two year old son named Joshua. It appears that Josh is already interested in either drums or trumpet as a future profession.

We continue to ask the most of our musicians here at CVHS. The most important traits and values of our band students are accountablity, creative thinking, a good work ethic and a sense of humor.
  
 

News and Events

Updates           

NEW

Come see our students perform together on stage for our annual traditional holiday concert.  Featuring over 100 students performing together, CV Bands will perform classics like the Little Drummer Boy, Silent Night, The Nutcracker and Russian Christmas Music.  Arrive early to find a seat and happy holidays.

KUDOS

Dan Gray became the first Central Valley student to perform with the prestigious Western International Band Clinic bands this past month in Seattle, WA.  Mr. Gray was selected as one of the 600 students that make up the four international honor bands.  Dan shared a music stand with Australian students.  Auditions for the honor band are recorded by Mr. Parker each October and the audition materials are exactly the same as our school wind ensemble.  Get involved for the 2010 year by visiting this website, WIBC Honor Bands.


Upcoming Events   

12/10   Toast the Season- Jazz Ensemble I @ Convention Center

Students report @ 4pm and return approximately by 9:30pm

12/14   Dress Rehearsal - CVHS, 3pm - 4:30pm

12/15   Holiday Band Concert - CV Theatre, 7:00pm

Student call time is 6:30pm.

Performance is free to the public.

12/16  Solo and Ensemble Groups Final

Students begin preparing for the January 30th Final at University HS.

12/18  Final Day to register and pay your PEP BAND fee

$12 to Mr. Parker - cash or checks (payable to Mr. Parker) covers cost of t shirts.

  1/5   Pep Band Rehearsal #1, 6pm - 8pm

  1/7   Pep Band Rehearsal #2, 6pm - 8pm

  1/8   Pep Band Game, 5pm - 9pm

Updated yearly calendar (click here)

Updated events list (click here)


 

Great Rhythmic Exercises for Beginngers - Advanced students

Web Metronome (free online metronome)

Rhythm Internet Lesson (8notes.com)

Rhythm Performance Practice (eMusicTheory.com)

Rhythmic Dictation (eMusicTheory.com)