Welcome to AFB2018!

Welcome!

This is the official blog of the 2018 Archdiocesan Festival Band (AFB2018).  My name is Michael Norton, and it is my pleasure and privilege to direct the AFB2018.  This is my second year directing this unique ensemble, and we are in store for a terrific program of exciting and enjoyable band music.

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 This blog will be used to keep all our members and families updated with any music news and playing resources to help make practicing, rehearsing, and performing together achieve musical excellence.  Please be sure to check into this blog regularly for notes and messages regarding the band, its music, and helpful tips for all band musicians in the AFB2018.

Questions or concerns?  Please post a comment onto this blog or via email below: saamusicdepartment@gmail.com

I look forward to meeting everyone at our first rehearsal in February as copied from the aemusic site:
Rehearsal - Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at Archbishop Ryan HS - 1:30 - 4:00
Rehearsal/Concert - Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Archbishop Ryan HS - 1:30 then concert at 4:30
Snow date if necessary: Saturday, March 10 at Archbishop Ryan HS - 2:00 then concert at 4:30





Musically yours,



Mr. Norton






































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 Hello,   This is an email from Michael Norton, your music teacher. We are going to use the SmartMusic software for the class  AFB2018 .   In order to use the software, you need to create a SmartMusic account and join the class using this code: 3X3CW-7TRHC.     1. Open a Chrome browser and visit: https://admin.smartmusic.com/join  2. When prompted for a class code, please enter:   3X3CW-7TRHC    Thank you, and I look forward to helping you improve your practice with SmartMusic!    Michael Norton  








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