As we look ahead to May, we have a LOT of events happening in the band room this week! Our large ensembles all resume rehearsals this week to prepare final spring performances, our Spring Musical has its Matinee and opening weekend, Drum Major workshops begin this week before May auditions, and Adams HS is hosting their annual Jessica Roberts Memorial Concerts/Workshops with Detroit Symphony musicians! We also have registration for our Band Banquet (due May 2!) and our last few remaining spots for our NYC trip in 2017 to fill... please read on for all the details!
Concert Ensembles Large Chamber Ensembles- Brass: We will resume Monday 2:45-3:30pm rehearsals starting THIS week on April 25th & May 16th in order to prepare for our performance for our Chamber Music Day in Rochester Park on Friday, May 20th. It is essential that you attend these remaining rehearsals in order for us to be well prepared to perform! Please plan accordingly. Woodwind: We will resume Tuesday 2:45-3:30pm rehearsals starting THIS week on April 26th, May 3rd, & 17th in order to prepare for our performance for our Chamber Music Day in Rochester Park on Friday, May 20th. It is essential that you attend these remaining rehearsals in order for us to be well prepared to perform! Please plan accordingly. Percussion: Rehearsal with James is scheduled for this Friday, April 29th, as well as next Friday, May 6th in order to prepare for performing on our Spring Concert on May 11th. It is essential that you attend these remaining rehearsals in order for us to be well prepared to perform! Please plan accordingly. Upon completion as the large chamber ensemble, you will be asked to find some small ensemble/solo work that you can perform for our Chamber Music Day in Rochester Park on Friday, May 20th. Upcoming Events
Pit Orchestra It is opening week! Dress rehearsals will be on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5-10pm. Our in-school matinee is also scheduled during the day on Wednesday. A brief dress rehearsal is scheduled on Thursday from 3:00-4:45pm. Shows this week are on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call time is 6pm for 7pm shows, and 1pm for 2pm matinee. Please see the Google Calendar below for more details. For those looking to purchase tickets to the show, you can purchase in advance online at http://www.schsbigfish.com/ Marching Band The 2016-2017 season is quickly approaching! Here are the upcoming dates you need to know:
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Our fourth card marking is in full swing and the SCHS Spring Musical, Big Fish, is coming up quick! Our large chamber ensembles will also start resuming in the next couple weeks in preparation for our Chamber Music Day at Rochester Park on May 20th, along with a great opportunity for free workshops with Detroit Symphony musicians at AHS and our drum major workshops... please read on for more details in this week's update.
Concert Ensembles Large Chamber Ensembles- Brass: We will resume Monday 2:45-3:30pm rehearsals starting next week on April 25th & May 16th in order to prepare for our performance. You are responsible for keeping up with your parts in the coming months, as we will be performing for our final performance, our Chamber Music Day in Rochester Park on Friday, May 20th. Woodwind: We will resume Tuesday 2:45-3:30pm rehearsals starting next week on April 26th, May 3rd, & 17th in order to prepare for our performance. You are responsible for keeping up with your parts in the coming months, as we will be performing for our final performance, our Chamber Music Day in Rochester Park on Friday, May 20th. Percussion: Rehearsals with James will resume THIS WEEK on Friday, April 22nd after school. Your final performance of the large percussion ensemble piece will be on May 11th, for our Spring Concert. Upcoming Events
Pit Orchestra We are heading into the final countdown for the musical, anticipating our big shows! This week is tech week with rehearsals from 5-9pm. Dinners will be provided starting at 5pm, and rehearsal will begin immediately afterward. Please plan on arriving before 5pm to get set up before dinner each evening. Marching Band Please make a note of these important dates for next year: (* Denotes recent change)
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Calendar Please check out our Google Calendar for all the latest updates on rehearsals, performances, and events!
Welcome back from what I hope was a restful, rejuvenating Spring Break! We are entering the final stretch for the school year, which is jam packed with lots of great events to anticipate in the weeks and last couple months ahead! Here's what we are looking forward to for this week and beyond:
Concert Ensembles Large Chamber Ensembles- Brass: We will resume Monday 2:45-3:30pm rehearsals on April 25th & May 16th in order to prepare for our performance. You are responsible for keeping up with your parts in the coming months, as we will be performing for our final performance, our Chamber Music Day in Rochester Park on Friday, May 20th. Woodwind: We will resume Tuesday 2:45-3:30pm rehearsals on April 26th, May 3rd, & 17th in order to prepare for our performance. You are responsible for keeping up with your parts in the coming months, as we will be performing for our final performance, our Chamber Music Day in Rochester Park on Friday, May 20th. Percussion: Rehearsals with James will resume on Friday, April 22nd after school. You are responsible for keeping up with your parts in the coming months, as we will be performing for your final performance on May 11th, for our Spring Concert. Upcoming Events
Pit Orchestra Rehearsal will be on Tuesday & Thursday this week, 2:45-4:30pm. There will be NO rehearsal on Wednesday. For those who need the information distributed at the Parent Meeting, they are available for download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4-vO4QRSLl4QXBsQjE0eDZ6OFk/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4-vO4QRSLl4Mk82TXhrX0NPY1E/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4-vO4QRSLl4T3J6YlNvdzAzNEk/view?usp=sharing Marching Band Please make a note of these important dates for next year: (* Denotes recent change)
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Calendar Please check out our Google Calendar for all the latest updates on rehearsals, performances, and events! |
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