Jazz Band - Ancheta - 2(A)-2(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Alyson Ancheta
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- Music
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Practice during Flex on Monday 10/26 and Tuesday 10/27
Due:
Practice during flex Thursday 10/29 for Veteran's Assembly
Due:
Band Sweatshirt order form (optional) - due 11/3
If you are interested in ordering the band sweatshirt or t-shirt, have your parent complete the form on ParentSquare called "Music Department Apparel Orders Due Nov. 3".
Or, have them use the link below.
Or, have them use the link below.
Due:
Veteran's Day Assembly Performance- 11/4
We will be performing the Armed Services Medley at the Veteran's Day assembly on Wednesday, 11/4.
Attire- FORMAL. Black pants/white button down shirt or Black skirt/black blouse. Black socks and shoes.
7:30AM- Arrive in the band room wearing formal attire, take out instruments and music
7:40-8:10 warm up in the gym
8::30 Assembly begins
Attire- FORMAL. Black pants/white button down shirt or Black skirt/black blouse. Black socks and shoes.
7:30AM- Arrive in the band room wearing formal attire, take out instruments and music
7:40-8:10 warm up in the gym
8::30 Assembly begins
Due:
Assignment 1
1. Log in to www.sightreadingfactory.com
2. Go to Assignments on the left side.
3. Click on Assignment 1. You will need your instrument and a quiet space to complete this.
4. Follow the directions on the site.
5. Be sure to push submit to turn in your assignment.
* If you don't have an account, go back to the first sighreadingfactory assignment.
* Percussion, you should record on snare drum.
2. Go to Assignments on the left side.
3. Click on Assignment 1. You will need your instrument and a quiet space to complete this.
4. Follow the directions on the site.
5. Be sure to push submit to turn in your assignment.
* If you don't have an account, go back to the first sighreadingfactory assignment.
* Percussion, you should record on snare drum.
Due:
Parade Practice Friday 11/13 3:00-4:00pm
This is a required rehearsal unless you have a previous sports/family commitment. Your parent will need to let me know two weeks in advance if you are missing rehearsal.
We will meet in the Fisher Band Room right after school and then practice in the streets around school.
We will meet in the Fisher Band Room right after school and then practice in the streets around school.
Due:
Parade Practice Thursday 11/19 3:00-4:00pm
This is a required rehearsal unless you have a previous sports/family commitment. Your parent will need to let me know two weeks in advance if you are missing rehearsal.
We will meet in the Fisher Band Room right after school and then practice in the streets around school.
We will meet in the Fisher Band Room right after school and then practice in the streets around school.
Due:
Los Altos Parade Sunday 11/29
This is our first parade, and it only Fisher and CT English Middle Schoolers!
This is a required event, if you are unable to attend due to a previously schedule family event, your parent must let me know by November 1st so we can plan out parts.
Schedule for 11/29:
2:30pm Arrive at Fisher (meet in the band room)
Wear your full uniform: black marching shoes, black socks, marching pants, and jacket. I recommend long sleeves and long pants or shorts underneath the uniforms. Long hair should be secured in the event of windy weather. Also, make sure to eat a healthy, hearty meal before coming to Fisher, as there will not be time to eat dinner until after the parade.
2:45-3:30pm Parade Practice at Fisher
3:30-3:40pm Pack up and Load Buses
3:40 pm Depart Fisher
4:15 pm arrive at Los Altos (bus enters on whitney, turn right on 3rd street, park in
the parking lot on the left before main street)
4:15 - 4:30 pm snack and water
4:30 - 4:50 pm lights and hats
4:50 pm walk to staging area (3rd and state street)
5:00 - 5: 30 pm warm up in staging area
6 pm Parade begins
6:30 pm Parade route ends
6:45-7:15 pm walk back to bus area, collect lights, pack up, and load buses
7:45 pm arrive back at Fisher and unload buses
8:00 pm students released to parents (sign out with Mrs. Ancheta before leaving)
This is a required event, if you are unable to attend due to a previously schedule family event, your parent must let me know by November 1st so we can plan out parts.
Schedule for 11/29:
2:30pm Arrive at Fisher (meet in the band room)
Wear your full uniform: black marching shoes, black socks, marching pants, and jacket. I recommend long sleeves and long pants or shorts underneath the uniforms. Long hair should be secured in the event of windy weather. Also, make sure to eat a healthy, hearty meal before coming to Fisher, as there will not be time to eat dinner until after the parade.
2:45-3:30pm Parade Practice at Fisher
3:30-3:40pm Pack up and Load Buses
3:40 pm Depart Fisher
4:15 pm arrive at Los Altos (bus enters on whitney, turn right on 3rd street, park in
the parking lot on the left before main street)
4:15 - 4:30 pm snack and water
4:30 - 4:50 pm lights and hats
4:50 pm walk to staging area (3rd and state street)
5:00 - 5: 30 pm warm up in staging area
6 pm Parade begins
6:30 pm Parade route ends
6:45-7:15 pm walk back to bus area, collect lights, pack up, and load buses
7:45 pm arrive back at Fisher and unload buses
8:00 pm students released to parents (sign out with Mrs. Ancheta before leaving)
Due:
Parade Practice at LGHS Monday 11/30 5:45-9:00pm
This is a required rehearsal unless you have a previous sports/family commitment. Your parent will need to let me know two weeks in advance if you are missing rehearsal.
We will meet at the LGHS Band Room at 5:45pm and then practice on the track.
Make sure you bring your instrument home from Fisher!
We will meet at the LGHS Band Room at 5:45pm and then practice on the track.
Make sure you bring your instrument home from Fisher!
Due:
Parade Practice at LGHS Thursday 12/3 5:45-9:00pm
This is a required rehearsal unless you have a previous sports/family commitment. Your parent will need to let me know two weeks in advance if you are missing rehearsal.
We will meet at the LGHS Band Room at 5:45pm and then practice on the track.
Make sure you bring your instrument home from Fisher!
We will meet at the LGHS Band Room at 5:45pm and then practice on the track.
Make sure you bring your instrument home from Fisher!
Due:
Los Gatos Parade Saturday 12/5
This is a required event, if you are unable to attend due to previous family commitments, please let me know by November 1st so I can plan parts accordingly.
We will be combining with LGHS band and CT English band for this parade.
Schedule for 12/5:Arrive at the LGHS Music Building at 8:30 am in FULL UNIFORM and with your instrument
Walkover to parade ~9:45AM
Parade Starts - 11:00AM ( we are second in the lineup)
Parade End Time- 11:30 AM
Parent Pick Up-11:45 AM in front of LGHS lawn. There will not be road access.
We will be combining with LGHS band and CT English band for this parade.
Schedule for 12/5:Arrive at the LGHS Music Building at 8:30 am in FULL UNIFORM and with your instrument
Walkover to parade ~9:45AM
Parade Starts - 11:00AM ( we are second in the lineup)
Parade End Time- 11:30 AM
Parent Pick Up-11:45 AM in front of LGHS lawn. There will not be road access.
Past Assignments
Due:
Jazz Festival at San Jose State University- Saturday 10/17
We will meet at San Jose State University, in front of the Music Building by 9:00am. The closest parking garage is the south parking garage off of 7th. Pickup will be in the same location at 3:30pm.
Attire- formal attire- black pants and white shirt or black skirt/black blouse. BLACK SOCKS AND SHOES.
Bring- instrument, music, pencil, water bottle
Lunch is provided.
Here is the schedule:
Fisher Middle School Schedule
ARRIVE in front of SJSU music building: 9:00 AM
Check-In: 9:15 AM
Warm-Up: 9:30 AM
Performance: 10:00 AM
Clinic: 10:30 AM
Lunch Provided: 11:45 AM
SJSU Jazz Ensemble Performance featuring Alex Hahn: 12:15–12:45 PM
Student, Staff & Artist Closing Jazz Jam: 3:00–3:30 PM
You can either leave at 12:45pm OR 3:30pm.
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Location:
The Concert Hall at San José State University
Music Building (MUS)
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192
Check-In & Arrival
The registration table will be located in the lobby of the Music Building. Upon arrival, we ask that only the ensemble director come inside to check in while students remain together with their chaperones. This will help us avoid congestion in the lobby.
Once checked in, our team will direct your group to the appropriate warm-up area and guide you through your festival schedule.
Throughout the Day
All students are welcome and encouraged to sit in the Concert Hall audience and observe other student ensemble performances throughout the festival.
Lunch will be provided at 11:45 AM, followed by a special performance by the SJSU Jazz Ensemble featuring guest artist Alex Hahn from 12:15–12:45 PM.
We’ll close the festival with a Student, Staff & Artist Jazz Jam from 3:00–3:30 PM, bringing everyone together to end the day with music!
We’re looking forward to having Fisher Middle School join us for a full day of performance, learning, and community!
Attire- formal attire- black pants and white shirt or black skirt/black blouse. BLACK SOCKS AND SHOES.
Bring- instrument, music, pencil, water bottle
Lunch is provided.
Here is the schedule:
Fisher Middle School Schedule
ARRIVE in front of SJSU music building: 9:00 AM
Check-In: 9:15 AM
Warm-Up: 9:30 AM
Performance: 10:00 AM
Clinic: 10:30 AM
Lunch Provided: 11:45 AM
SJSU Jazz Ensemble Performance featuring Alex Hahn: 12:15–12:45 PM
Student, Staff & Artist Closing Jazz Jam: 3:00–3:30 PM
You can either leave at 12:45pm OR 3:30pm.
=============================
Location:
The Concert Hall at San José State University
Music Building (MUS)
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192
Check-In & Arrival
The registration table will be located in the lobby of the Music Building. Upon arrival, we ask that only the ensemble director come inside to check in while students remain together with their chaperones. This will help us avoid congestion in the lobby.
Once checked in, our team will direct your group to the appropriate warm-up area and guide you through your festival schedule.
Throughout the Day
All students are welcome and encouraged to sit in the Concert Hall audience and observe other student ensemble performances throughout the festival.
Lunch will be provided at 11:45 AM, followed by a special performance by the SJSU Jazz Ensemble featuring guest artist Alex Hahn from 12:15–12:45 PM.
We’ll close the festival with a Student, Staff & Artist Jazz Jam from 3:00–3:30 PM, bringing everyone together to end the day with music!
We’re looking forward to having Fisher Middle School join us for a full day of performance, learning, and community!
Due:
Optional- Lghs football game today
If you are joining the pep band tonight, be at Lghs band room at 5:30pm. Same schedule as last game, we should be done around 9:15. Wear your hand T-shirt if it’s not too dirty!
Due:
OPTIONAL- LGHS PEP BAND DATES 10/15, 10/23, and 11/6
Sign up here to join us at the LGHS football game.
You can sign up for all the dates you plan to come.
You can sign up for all the dates you plan to come.
Due:
Fisher Fall Concert- 10/14
Our first concert is Wednesday, October 14th, 4:00-7:00pm.
Exact Schedule TBA
Attire- Fisher Band T-shirt and any shoes and pants/shorts.
Exact Schedule TBA
Attire- Fisher Band T-shirt and any shoes and pants/shorts.
Due:
Sweatshirt Contest- Vote Here!
You may only vote once. If you vote more than once, I will delete all of your votes.
Voting is due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 6th.
Voting is due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, October 6th.
Due:
December Concert Music Selection Form
Fill this out to vote for our next set.
Due:
Disneyland Registration- due September 25th
If you are planning to attend the Disneyland Trip, your parent MUST REGISTER you by Friday, September 25th.
They can use the link below or search "Disneyland Registration" on ParentSquare.
They can use the link below or search "Disneyland Registration" on ParentSquare.
Due:
Sight Reading Factory- Create an Account
Will will do this DURING CLASS this week.
1. Go to the link below.
2. Enter code: dpqhyh
3. If you have an account from last year, click login.
Username- school email
Password- school email passowrd
If that doesn't work, then I will need to reset your password.
3. If you do not have an account yet, click create an account.
Username- school email
Password- school email password
4. Join the class that you are in.
Due:
Pep Band Performance Survey
We played so well on Friday, I hope you had a great experience!
We have the opportunity to play with the LGHS at other games, and also at two Fisher events. Everyone must fill out the google form to let me know if they are interested, and what events you can attend. I recommend filling this out with a parent because they know your schedule.
You are graded on completing the form (not if you can attend events).
We have the opportunity to play with the LGHS at other games, and also at two Fisher events. Everyone must fill out the google form to let me know if they are interested, and what events you can attend. I recommend filling this out with a parent because they know your schedule.
You are graded on completing the form (not if you can attend events).
Due:
Disneyland Parent Meeting 9/9
Your parents are invited to our MANDATORY Disneyland meeting on Wednesday, September 9th at 5:30pm. It is a virtual meeting, the information is in ParentSquare.
Hello music families,
If you are receiving this message, your student is eligible to attend the ! Please review the details below regarding upcoming informational meetings.
Wednesday, September 9, at 5:30 PM
Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/gvz-ciix-cdc
+1 315-754-3366 (PIN: 350 184 109#)
Cost breakdown, hotel details, itinerary, and general logistics.
Monday, September 14, at 5:30 PM
Fisher Choir Room - B3
Any potential chaperone must attend this meeting. Please note that attending the meeting does not guarantee selection as a chaperone.
Hello music families,
If you are receiving this message, your student is eligible to attend the ! Please review the details below regarding upcoming informational meetings.
Wednesday, September 9, at 5:30 PM
Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/gvz-ciix-cdc
+1 315-754-3366 (PIN: 350 184 109#)
Cost breakdown, hotel details, itinerary, and general logistics.
Monday, September 14, at 5:30 PM
Fisher Choir Room - B3
Any potential chaperone must attend this meeting. Please note that attending the meeting does not guarantee selection as a chaperone.
Due:
Fisher and LGHS Pep Band at LGHS Football 9/4
Friday, September 4th, 2026 4:45pm-8:30pm
YOU MUST BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT AND MUSIC FROM FISHER TO LGHS!!!
If you have a large instrument, make sure you have a ride home from school.
Fisher Middle Students:
Wear: Fisher black music T-shirt; pants (jeans or black preferred), socks, and sneakers
Bring: instrument, lyre, flip folder with music, water bottle with your name on it
Before you get to the HS, make sure to eat something substantial, as there won’t be a dinner break before the game starts
Schedule
Field/Prop Crew to set up all bleacher pads and get cones and caution tape to block off the section after school
4:45 pm - Arrival at the LGHS performance building (see X on the map on the next page)
Fisher to use Practice Room 4 for storing instrument cases and check in with Ms. Ancheta
5 pm - Meet in Band Room to get with your sections
Introduce Mr. Walker
Icebreakers within sections
5:20 pm - Transition to Quad and get into arcs
5:30 pm - Rehearse/Warm Up in Quad
6:15 pm - Winds - Bathroom Break and grab water
6:15 pm - Drumline heads to area by Maintenance Yard
6:30 pm - Drumline to bring Football team on (then line up on the hash closest to stands)
6:30 pm - Walk to Football Field
Approx. 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm - National Anthem at Football Field
7:00 pm - Kickoff
8:30pm* - Anticipated End
* We cannot give an official end time to the football game. The duration of the game will depend on either (hopefully) how well the football team is playing. 8th Graders will be dismissed after they pack up their instruments in front of the Music building (Quad area) after watching LGHS Cheer and Dance perform at halftime. Parent/Student need to check in with Mrs. Ancheta before leaving campus so we can ensure all students are accounted for.
PARENTS
There is an event on campus starting at 5 pm, so please plan accordingly when dropping off your child. Please join us for the game! You can purchase tickets at the gate before the game starts, and look for the band setup near the end of the bleachers if you want to sit with the band parents. You are welcome to watch the 3rd and 4th quarters after picking up your child from the music building. All Fisher students who stay after halftime must be accompanied by a parent per the high school’s policies.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT AND MUSIC FROM FISHER TO LGHS!!!
If you have a large instrument, make sure you have a ride home from school.
Fisher Middle Students:
Wear: Fisher black music T-shirt; pants (jeans or black preferred), socks, and sneakers
Bring: instrument, lyre, flip folder with music, water bottle with your name on it
Before you get to the HS, make sure to eat something substantial, as there won’t be a dinner break before the game starts
Schedule
Field/Prop Crew to set up all bleacher pads and get cones and caution tape to block off the section after school
4:45 pm - Arrival at the LGHS performance building (see X on the map on the next page)
Fisher to use Practice Room 4 for storing instrument cases and check in with Ms. Ancheta
5 pm - Meet in Band Room to get with your sections
Introduce Mr. Walker
Icebreakers within sections
5:20 pm - Transition to Quad and get into arcs
5:30 pm - Rehearse/Warm Up in Quad
6:15 pm - Winds - Bathroom Break and grab water
6:15 pm - Drumline heads to area by Maintenance Yard
6:30 pm - Drumline to bring Football team on (then line up on the hash closest to stands)
6:30 pm - Walk to Football Field
Approx. 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm - National Anthem at Football Field
7:00 pm - Kickoff
8:30pm* - Anticipated End
* We cannot give an official end time to the football game. The duration of the game will depend on either (hopefully) how well the football team is playing. 8th Graders will be dismissed after they pack up their instruments in front of the Music building (Quad area) after watching LGHS Cheer and Dance perform at halftime. Parent/Student need to check in with Mrs. Ancheta before leaving campus so we can ensure all students are accounted for.
PARENTS
There is an event on campus starting at 5 pm, so please plan accordingly when dropping off your child. Please join us for the game! You can purchase tickets at the gate before the game starts, and look for the band setup near the end of the bleachers if you want to sit with the band parents. You are welcome to watch the 3rd and 4th quarters after picking up your child from the music building. All Fisher students who stay after halftime must be accompanied by a parent per the high school’s policies.
Due:
OPTIONAL- Rehearsal at LGHS Wednesday, September 2nd 7:15-8:45pm
You are invited to a mock football game on Wednesday at LGHS football stadium. The high school will be practicing all the pep tunes in the stands and you are welcome to join them if you want to!