Dear Clio Band Families,

As we continue to preach during these unique times, we can only worry about what we can control. In spite of the MCBA competitive season being canceled, we will continue with our plans for next week. Here is some information for next week:

1. The schedule for the week is linked here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BeBt8BdcxH9V1kvxXn-E8vRvnKOKbo-3ZWve0fa3rsQ/edit?usp=sharing

We will only rehearse from Monday-Friday. We will unfortunately not be hosting a end of camp Show & Tell performance. In it's place, we will be asking student leadership, staff, parents, etc. to submit photos and videos from the week to this Google Drive folder. At the conclusion of the camp, a video montage will be put together to highlight the students hard work for the week!

Google Drive Folder 2020 MMB Band Camp: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15kYdi7GnTQPgH1buZYGowFhD90ljEhS9?usp=sharing

2. As stated above, the MCBA competitive season has been canceled. Although we can agree that things have been trending this direction for a while now, I understand the many emotions that come with this decision being official, especially for our seniors in their final season of marching band. This evening, I will be hosting a Senior Zoom for all who are able to attend to discuss some of our options and possibilities going forward. Your Clio Mustang Marching Band staff has already been discussing many exciting possibilities and collaborating with directors and staff from other schools for additional insight.

So what does this mean? Can vs. Can’t.

It means we have an opportunity as a Clio Band Family to reimagine some of the aspects of the activity and the experience, while still thriving as a critical component of Clio High School, student learning, social involvement, and community service.
It means we have to continue to come together as a band community and support each other, stay positive, think “outside the box”, and show the character that I know the program has helped sharpen.  
It means that, even with the absence of the benefits of involvement in competitions, our goals that we set out to achieve each year are still attainable. The true success of the Clio Marching Band is and will continue to be measured in the wide-ranging, meaningful experiences provided for our students: the pursuit of excellence, the musical, social, and emotional growth, the continued development of leadership qualities, the importance of teamwork, and the ability to be flexible and adapt to our ever-changing environment. This year more than ever, we will be measured by our ability to be guided by and focused on “what CAN we do”, vs. “what can’t we do”.  
The Clio Mustang Marching Band continues with these principles in mind and myself and the staff are excited to share in this new, unique experience with all of you! There are still many questions to be answered as we go forward and we will provide details as we have them. Thank you for your continued support and understanding!
Mr. Mufarreh