JOIN US FOR THE SPRING! At the Community Music School of Ann Arbor – strings, winds, brass, percussionists, vocalists – for the collaborative small ensemble experience – from Baroque to jazz to hip hop! There are LIVE auditions: MONDAY Jan 21st @…
6th Grade Winter Concert Tonight 12/18 at 6:30pm
Sixth Grade Winter Concert Tonight 6:30pm in the Tappan Auditorium Arrival: Students should arrive to Tappan at 6:00pm and go directly to their assigned locations (see below) for warm up. Students who are participating in another ensemble (orchestra, choir) will…
8th Grade Practice Logs
Good Afternoon Tappan 8th Grade Band Families, With our first concert completed, we are looking ahead to our busy winter and spring programs. In order to facilitate good practice habits and to help ensure success of all students in band class, starting…
8th Grade Winter Music Concert Wednesday 12/5/18
Our eighth grade band, orchestra, choir, and jazz band concert is coming up this Wednesday December 5th! Please read below for details regarding the eighth grade assembly and concert: Assembly: During the school day on December 4th, students will be…
Tappan Jazz Band Meets Wynton Marsalis
Last week, the Tappan Eighth Grade Jazz Band had the honor of being invited backstage to meet jazz trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis. Mr. Marsalis shook each students’ hand and spoke with them for nearly half an hour, answering questions and…
December Band Concerts
It’s that time of year! Our Winter Concerts are coming up and we’re so excited for you to hear the progress all our wonderful musicians have made on their instruments. Eighth Grade Band, Orchestra, Choir, & Jazz Band Concert: Wednesday…
MSBOA All State Audition Results
MSBOA All State Results are POSTED! Congratulations to all who participated in this event. Tappan will be sending seven musicians to All State this year. Selected students will receive an email from Opus Event as well as one from Ms….
Solo and Ensemble Registration Forms and Payment due Tomorrow, Friday October 26th by 3:00pm
This is a reminder that Solo and Ensemble registration forms and payment are due tomorrow, Friday October 26th by 3:00pm. If your student doesn’t have music picked out, or are unsure if they need an accompanist, but they want to participate,…
MSBOA DISTRICT 12 SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL 2019
When: Saturday February 9th, 2019 Where: Livonia Franklin High School, 31000 Joy Road, Livonia, MI 48150-3916 Deadline for Entry: Friday, October 26, 2018 by 3:00 PM What is Solo and Ensemble? Solo and Ensemble Festival is an annual event sponsored…
Last Day to Order Band T-Shirts: Sunday September 30th!
This is a reminder that Band t-shirt orders are open until September 30th. We are asking all 7th, 8th, and Jazz Band students to order band t-shirts for performances during the year. 6th grade students are welcomed to order shirts,…