Reminder: Concert Band Fittings

Freshmen: Wednesday, Dec. 1st and Thursday, Dec. 2nd

Sophomores: Monday, Dec. 6th

Juniors and Seniors: Tuesday, Dec. 7th

Fitting times for all grades: 3pm to 5pm or 6pm to 8pm

Any questions?? e-mail Lisa Kall at LDKall@roadrunner.com

CITRUS PICK-UP, Friday, Dec 3

For those band members who sold fruit:

Citrus Pick-up is scheduled for this Friday, Dec 3 from 2:30-6:30pm. Items will be in the hallway between the bandroom and the stage.

Questions can be directed to Linda McGinnis.

OMEA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

All members of the band program are highly encouraged to participate in OMEA Solo and Ensemble. This adjudicated event is a great opportunity for those who would like to improve their musicianship.

Interested students should sign-up in the band office before Dec 1.

Performance Date: Saturday, Feb 5 at Crestwood High School

iMPACT INDOOR DRUMLINE

Students who are intested in audition information should sign-up in the band office this week.

All students in the band program are able to audition for membership in this group. Audition results will determine part assignment. Not all students who audition will be accepted into the group.

More information will be available this week.

JAZZ BAND

This ensemble will begin in the second semester. Students will be given a 1/2 credit for their participation in the group.

Music, instrumentation and performance dates will be available after winter break.

PEP BAND

As basketball season approaches, sign-up forms will be posted in the bandroom. Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen will be given the option to select their group based on the schedule.

Dress for pep band is the black band t-shirt and jeans.

More information will be available soon.

AWAY @ ASHLAND, Nov 5

Call times for Friday:

Perc - 4:40
WW - 4:50
Brass - 5:00

Please be on time, we need to leave as soon as possible.

*All students should bring the following: 2 garbage bags, swishy pants, warm layers

MARCHING BAND CONCERT, Oct 31

Call Times:

Perc - 12:50
WW - 1:00
Brass - 1:10
Concert Begins - 2:00

We will be in full uniform, except gloves and hats.

AWAY @ KENSTON, Oct 29

Call Times for Friday:

Perc - 5:00
Brass - 5:10
WW - 5:20

HOME vs. HARVEY, Oct 22

This Friday is Senior Night. All seniors and their parents will be introduced during Pregame.

Perc - 5:10
Woodwinds - 5:20
Brass - 5:30
SENIOR PARENTS - 6:15 in the HS Main Hallway, meet Diane Kohn

After our first Pregame Song, Monster, Senior Members will come off the field and join their parents in the endzone. Once introduced, Senior Members will return to the field for the remainder of Pregame.

HOME vs. PERRY, Friday, Oct 15

Report Times for this Friday, Homecoming Game:

Percussion - 5:10
Brass - 5:20
Woodwinds - 5:30

COMMUNITY PEP RALLY, Thursday, Oct 14

Report time: 8pm to the HS Band Room
Dress: Jeans, tennis shoes, Black Band T-shirt
Performance: "Modified" Senior Show


Important Details:
*Pep rally begins immediately after the varsity soccer game, band will play fight song
*We will march and play Get Ready, then play the Alma Mater from the ending chart of Get Ready
*Fall athletes will be introduced, so band/athletes may wear their sport jersey and be introduced with their team. After being introduced, band/athletes will return to the field to finish our performance

HOMECOMING WEEK EVENTS

We have several events the week of Homecoming, so please mark your calendar:

Wednesday - rehearsal 7pm - 9pm (anticipate the rehearsal ending at 9:30 because we will be practicing with the Homecoming Court also)

Thursday - Community Pep Rally (following the varsity soccer game). The band will be performing on the field, so all members are required to participate

Friday - Homecoming game vs. Perry


Please watch for updates on these events.

AWAY @ WICKLIFFE, Oct 8

Report times for Friday's game at Wickliffe:

Percussion - 4:40
Woodwinds - 4:45
Brass - 4:50

Buses arrive for Loading - 5:00

Home vs. West Geauga, Oct 1

Hello!
Here are arrival times for this Friday's game:

Percussion -5:3o
Brass - 5:40
Woodwinds - 5:50

This game is also Harmon Band Night. All 7th and 8th graders will be on the field with us for pregame!

THUNDER OVER AURORA, Sept 25

Hello Band!!!
Here are report times and information for this Saturday's Band Show:

Upon arrival, students must be wearing the black band t-shirt.

4:15pm - Rehearsal on the field with Riverside Regiment
*Students should be on the field at 4:15 and gather on the front sideline. Riverside will be rehearsing, so please do not disrupt

After the rehearsal with Riverside, both bands will eat and socialize in the high school cafeteria.

Pregame and the Parade of Bands begins at 7pm.

ITEMS TO BRING ON SATURDAY:
Freshmen - one bag of wrapped, assorted candy
Sophomores - Desserts (cookies, brownies, etc.)
Juniors - Chips or Pretzels
Seniors - cups

HOME vs. ORANGE, Sept 24

Here are call times for Friday evening:

Percussion - 5:20
Woodwinds - 5:30
Brass - 5:40

Please remember to pack necessary items into the Band Bag.

Away @ Chagrin Falls, Sept 16

Arrival Times for Thursday evening:

Percussion - 4:50
Brass - 5:00
Woodwinds - 5:10

Load Buses - 5:20

There is a chance for rain on Thursday.
Please pack the following items in the band bag and bring to the game:

2 plastic garbage bags
green swishy pants
black shoes
black socks
white gloves

THURSDAY FOOTBALL GAME, Sept 16

More information will follow, but please take note of our game at Chagrin Falls:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

THUNDER OVER AURORA, Sept 25

Our annual marching band show is Saturday, September 25. Please make sure to sell tickets for this event - it will be a great time!

Schools attending:
NDCL, Euclid, Chardon, Riverside, Stow-Monroe Falls

More specific information will be released soon, but students should plan to arrive at the high school for approx. 3:45pm. We are hosting the Riverside Regiment marching band for a pizza and dance party before the show begins. It's going to be a fun time!

Check back for more specific information.

AWAY @ TWINSBURG, Sept 10

We should have some great weather Friday night!
Here are times for Friday evening:

Band Council Meeting - 4:20
Percussion - 4:50
Woodwinds - 5:00
Brass - 5:10

Load buses - 5:20


ALL STUDENTS SHOULD PACK THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BAND BAG:
*Green swishy pants
*White gloves
*2 large garbage bags (to protect band bag and instrument from rain)
*Black band shoes
*Black band socks

AWAY @ CRESTWOOD, Sept 3

Report times for Sept 3:

Percussion - 5:10pm
Brass - 5:20pm
Woodwinds - 5:30pm

ALL STUDENTS SHOULD PACK THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN BAND BAG:
*Green swishy pants
*White gloves
*2 large garbage bags (to protect band bag and instrument from rain)
*Black band shoes
*Black band socks

THIS IS IT!

We have finally arrived at GAME DAY! Tonight, we feature our new uniforms and an exciting musical and visual presentation!

Here is a list of report times for tonight:

* Percussion - 5:15pm
* Woodwinds - 5:25pm
* Brass - 5:35pm

Thanks for all of the hard work during the summer :)

Upcoming Events

Hello Band Family!
Just a few reminders:

1. Tomorrow, Wednesday, beginning at 12 Noon, we will be moving the final items from the Orchestra Room into the Band Room. We could certainly use your help!

2. Wednesday Evening Rehearsals are a required portion of our Band Program. Each Wednesday rehearsal is from 7pm - 9pm. Tomorrow, 8/11/10, students should meet in the Band Room. Please remind your student to have music checked for memorization. This is also a large portion of their grade.

3. Band picture is on August 19. Again, all members should be in the Summer Uniform. Students should report to the band room at 9:30am. If a student is a member of fall athletics, those pictures will be taken after the band photo.

4. Our program will be a large part of the Grand Re-opening for the High School on August 20! All band members should report to the band room at 5pm wearing the Summer Uniform. The event begins at 6pm in the front HS parking lot.

BAND CAMP 2010!

Our annual band camp is upon us!
Please see below for more information.

Sunday, August 1:
All students need to arrive to the HS Bandroom by 1:00pm.
We will load the buses and leave.
If your family signed up to bring an item, please remember to bring it (ex. watermelon, popsicles, etc)

Any student bringing medication, even OTC medication - a blue form must accompany any medications, and it must be in the original container.

Remember to bring these items: instrument, music, music lyre, valve oil / reeds, many pairs of socks, tennis shoes , toothbrush, personal shower items, bedding (including a pillow), pencils, sunscreen, bug spray. There are many other items students should bring, please refer to our Band Camp Handbook for a comprehensive packing list.

Once we arrive to camp, we will move personal items into our assigned rooms/cabins, then move music equipment to the assigned locations. Then the fun begins!!

Independence Day Parade Information

Rehearsals:

June 30, Drumline, 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Cadences

July 1, Full Band (including Flags and Highlights), 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Yankee Doodle, Cadences

July 2, Full Band (including Flags and Highlights), 6:30pm-8:00pm.

Yankee Doodle, Cadences. We will be outside marching.

July 4, Full Band

**Uniform - Summer Uniform (band polo, band shorts, white socks, white shoes)

**The Band Room will be open from 11am until 1:00pm to get equipment and instruments. **Members are to report to the parking lot of Heinen's by 1:15pm to line up for the parade.

**Parade begins at 1:30pm.

Drum Corps International Show

July 9, 2010