I hope this finds each of our SCHS Music families well-rested after the long holiday weekend! As finish out November and head into December, we have our final Monday night MB rehearsal before our final parade next Sunday, our chamber ensembles continue to rehearse, and we look ahead to some great performances...
Concert Ensembles DSO Concert: Friday, December 1st A reminder to those who were on the FINAL DSO ATTENDEE LIST: Mrs. Irons has all tickets and will distribute them as you arrive on Friday, December 1st to get on the bus. We will be getting on the bus at the Auditorium entrance of SCHS. Looking forward to a fun evening!! If you did not see the FINAL DSO list, please contact Mrs. Irons for confirmation. And a big THANK YOU to Mrs. Irons for arranging this wonderful opportunity! Winter Concert: Wednesday, December 13th Our Winter Band Concert is coming up on Wednesday, December 13th. Students will need to report to the Auditorium at 5pm for a dress rehearsal of our combined selection. The concert will begin at 7pm, and feature all three of our Band classes, as well as selected chamber ensembles and our combined Band finale with special guest conductor, Dr. Skedel! Yearbook Photos: Friday, December 15th Mrs. Steen will be coming in to take group photos for the yearbook on Friday, December 15th. Please remember to bring in your concert dress/uniform on this day! Solo & Ensemble Clinics: Tuesday, December 19th Our annual Solo & Ensemble Clinics are coming up on Tuesday, December 19th. All events participating in Solo & Ensemble (with the exception of those working with hired coaches) are required to sign up for one of the 10 minute performance/ clinic slots offered from 3-6pm. Sign-ups will be made available in the band room soon. Large Chamber Ensembles Our large chamber ensembles rehearsal schedules are set and posted on our Google Calendar! If you have any questions about which group you have been assigned, please ask your respective group director. Please note: your attendance at these rehearsals are part of your chamber music project grade and are required. If you need to be absent, you must notify your director in advance (less than 24 hours notice is not acceptable), and all music department attendance policies apply. Large Woodwind Ensembles (directed by Ms. Rever; [email protected]): -Group 1: Wednesdays (beginning 11/8/17) from 2:45-3:45pm -Group 2: Fridays (beginning 11/10/17) from 2:45-3:45pm Large Brass Ensembles (directed by Tristan Hughes; [email protected]): -Group 1: Thursdays (beginning 11/16/17): from 3:15-4:15pm -Group 2: Tuesdays (beginning 11/14/17): from 3:15-4:15pm Large Percussion Ensemble (directed by James Watkins; [email protected]): -Thursday 11/2, 11/9 -Fridays (beginning 11/17) from 2:45-4:00pm Upcoming Performances/Events *December 8: 5th Grade Concert (WE only; 12:30-1:30pm) *December 13: Winter Band Concert; SCHS Auditorium, 7pm *December 15: Yearbook Photos during all classes (students will need their concert dress/uniforms on this day!) *December 19: —Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Scholarship Auditions (during all classes) —S&E Clinics, 3-6pm (All S&E solos & small ensembles must sign up for a time slot! Sing-ups will be available in December) Chicago/Hamilton Trip Our participant list is set and has been posted on Facebook and in the band room. Thank you to all for your interest in this trip! Our official trip itinerary through Bob Rogers Travel can be found in our Documents or by clicking here: drive.google.com/open?id=0ByG3p5FBCoweUy15OE9iS016MnM Marching Band Next Rehearsal: Monday, 11/27, 6-9pm Next Performances: *Rochester Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 3, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will again be marching in this annual hometown tradition. Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjVJGS_-nchiEaPBicBPLeELm9plIrZqk8LImG0nuGo Leadership Workshop: These monthly leadership workshops are open to all SCHS Music students. Students attending the workshops are not required to audition for drum major or section leader, however, participation in these workshops will be taken into account for Drum Major and Section Leader auditions in the spring. Any student wishing to participate is asked to begin by obtaining a copy of the book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. (We will be using this edition of the book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change https://www.amazon.com/dp/14t51639619/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6zyeAb2F5FMAH ) Workshop dates (all are 2:45-4:00pm): December 11, January 22, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 14* *Please note, the final date will be our leadership orientation for all section leaders and drum majors for the 2018 season. Opportunities Oakland University is offering a number of free masterclasses and concerts in the coming weeks! These events include: (Full event offerings available by clicking here.)
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to perform works for Dr. Heisler in preparation for Solo and Ensemble festivals. For more information, visit oakland.edu/mtd/workshops A big thank you to everyone involved with the Cougar Marching Band for a wonderful season, capped with a wonderful End of Season Concert Celebration this past Wednesday! We do have one more parade performance to anticipate, along with the start of our new leadership workshops and a few more announcements for this short week before we head into the Thanksgiving holiday...
Concert Ensembles Large Chamber Ensembles Our large chamber ensembles rehearsal schedules are set and posted on our Google Calendar! If you have any questions about which group you have been assigned, please ask your respective group director. Please note: your attendance at these rehearsals are part of your chamber music project grade and are required. If you need to be absent, you must notify your director in advance (less than 24 hours notice is not acceptable), and all music department attendance policies apply. Large Woodwind Ensembles (directed by Ms. Rever; [email protected]): -Group 1: Wednesdays (beginning 11/8/17) from 2:45-3:45pm -Group 2: Fridays (beginning 11/10/17) from 2:45-3:45pm Large Brass Ensembles (directed by Tristan Hughes; [email protected]): -Group 1: Thursdays (beginning 11/16/17): from 3:15-4:15pm -Group 2: Tuesdays (beginning 11/14/17): from 3:15-4:15pm Large Percussion Ensemble (directed by James Watkins; [email protected]): -Thursday 11/2, 11/9 -Fridays (beginning 11/17) from 2:45-4:00pm Upcoming Performances/Events *December 8: 5th Grade Concert (WE only; 12:30-1:30pm) *December 13: Winter Band Concert; SCHS Auditorium, 7pm *December 19: —Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Scholarship Auditions (during all classes) —S&E Clinics, 3-6pm (All S&E solos & small ensembles must sign up for a time slot! Sing-ups will be available in December) Chicago/Hamilton Trip Our participant list is set and has been posted on Facebook and in the band room. Thank you to all for your interest in this trip! Our official trip itinerary through Bob Rogers Travel can be found in our Documents or by clicking here: drive.google.com/open?id=0ByG3p5FBCoweUy15OE9iS016MnM Marching Band Next Rehearsal: Monday, 11/27, 6-9pm Next Performances: *Rochester Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 3, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will again be marching in this annual hometown tradition. Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjVJGS_-nchiEaPBicBPLeELm9plIrZqk8LImG0nuGo Leadership Workshop: These monthly leadership workshops are open to all SCHS Music students. Students attending the workshops are not required to audition for drum major or section leader, however, participation in these workshops will be taken into account for Drum Major and Section Leader auditions in the spring. Any student wishing to participate is asked to begin by obtaining a copy of the book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. (We will be using this edition of the book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change https://www.amazon.com/dp/14t51639619/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6zyeAb2F5FMAH ) Workshop dates (all are 2:45-4:00pm): December 11, January 22, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 14* *Please note, the final date will be our leadership orientation for all section leaders and drum majors for the 2018 season. Opportunities Oakland University is offering a number of free masterclasses and concerts in the coming weeks! These events include: (Full event offerings available by clicking here.)
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to perform works for Dr. Heisler in preparation for Solo and Ensemble festivals. For more information, visit oakland.edu/mtd/workshops We have a BIG week ahead in the band room this week! We kick off a holiday spirit wear sale to debut our new SCHS Music Department Logo (for choir and band!), DSO trip ticket orders are due, Grand Traverse Pie vouchers/$ are due, all our large chamber ensembles get under way this week, along with our end of season concert celebration and Village Tree Lighting for the Cougar Marching Band! Here are all the details in this week’s update: Detroit Symphony Orchestra Trip Experience DSO ticket orders are due on Wednesday, 11/15! Mrs. Irons is still accepting orders this week, and will be at the EOY Marching Band Celebration Wednesday night if anyone would like to turn in DSO ticket orders at that event. There is still plenty of room on the bus. A list of everyone who bought tickets will be sent out on Nov 16th to confirm orders received. Hope you will consider joining us for a fun evening with our Band family and enjoy fabulous music by the DSO! 🎶🎶🎶 Grand Traverse Pie Co. Fundraiser Our Pie fundraiser/sale ends November 16th. 700 vouchers were passed out and or sold during the week of October 16-20th so we would appreciate it if you are not going to sell the vouchers that your students brought home October 16th to please turn them. Mrs. Huss asks that you please make sure you are marking the envelope with your child's name and class hour if you have not yet turned in your money/vouchers. If you have any questions please feel free to post here, PM Mrs. Huss, or text her at 248*385*6892 IF YOU NEED MORE VOUCHERS PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP! THANKS SO MUCH! Music Department Spiritwear Holiday Sale The SCHS Music Department is very excited to debut our new logo! To celebrate, we will be holding a short spiritwear sale featuring name brand items with our new artwork. To place an order, please visit our online spiritwear website which will be available and publicized early next week. Orders will be accepted until 11:59pm on Friday, November 17th in order to ensure delivery before Christmas. Concert Ensembles Large Chamber Ensembles Our large chamber ensembles rehearsal schedules are set and posted on our Google Calendar! If you have any questions about which group you have been assigned, please ask your respective group director. Please note: your attendance at these rehearsals are part of your chamber music project grade and are required. If you need to be absent, you must notify your director in advance (less than 24 hours notice is not acceptable), and all music department attendance policies apply. Large Woodwind Ensembles (directed by Mr. Horton; [email protected]): -Group 1: Wednesdays (beginning 11/8/17) from 2:45-3:45pm -Group 2: Fridays (beginning 11/10/17) from 2:45-3:45pm Large Brass Ensembles (directed by Tristan Hughes; [email protected]): -Group 1: Thursdays (beginning 11/16/17): from 3:15-4:15pm -Group 2: Tuesdays (beginning 11/14/17): from 3:15-4:15pm Large Percussion Ensemble (directed by James Watkins; [email protected]): -Thursday 11/2, 11/9 -Fridays (beginning 11/17) from 2:45-4:00pm Chicago/Hamilton Trip Our participant list is set and has been posted on Facebook and in the band room. Thank you to all for your interest in this trip! Anyone not selected via lottery should have received their checks back at this point. Our official trip itinerary through Bob Rogers Travel can be found in our Documents or by clicking here: drive.google.com/open?id=0ByG3p5FBCoweUy15OE9iS016MnM Upcoming Performances/Events *December 8: 5th Grade Concert (WE only; 12:30-1:30pm) *December 13: Winter Band Concert; SCHS Auditorium, 7pm *December 19: —Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Scholarship Auditions (during all classes) —S&E Clinics, 3-6pm (All S&E solos & small ensembles must sign up for a time slot! Sing-ups will be available in December) Marching Band Next Rehearsal: Monday, 11/13, 6-9pm Next Performances: *End of Season Concert Celebration: Wednesday, November 15, 2017: This exciting new event for our calendar is all about starting new traditions, celebrating old ones, and honoring all our marching band & color guard members for their accomplishments over this past season! Throughout the evening, we will be perform all of our music throughout the season as well as presenting all of our marching band awards for the year while taking a look back on all we have done throughout the season. Please invite your friends and families to join us in the SCHS Auditorium for a great night of music, honors, and memories! Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VtGL3mIAn-YXPAZkTFZzfsyfFdYJBAd0OtZetKjF2bc *Village Tree Lighting: Friday, November 17, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will help ring in the holiday season at the Village of Rochester Hills for their annual tree-lighting ceremony. Timeline available by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zanAsMRKbMOKJdyt8ttCYR4Dxmaoc9ExCLCQ8TkM9Us *Rochester Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 3, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will again be marching in this annual hometown tradition. Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjVJGS_-nchiEaPBicBPLeELm9plIrZqk8LImG0nuGo Opportunities Oakland University is offering a number of free masterclasses and concerts in the coming weeks! These events include: (Full event offerings available by clicking here.)
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to perform works for Dr. Heisler in preparation for Solo and Ensemble festivals. For more information, visit oakland.edu/mtd/workshops November is here! Here is what’s happening in the band room this week:
Concert Ensembles Large Chamber Ensembles Our large chamber ensembles rehearsal schedules are set and posted on our Google Calendar! If you have any questions about which group you have been assigned, please ask your respective group director. Please note: your attendance at these rehearsals are part of your chamber music project grade and are required. If you need to be absent, you must notify your director in advance (less than 24 hours notice is not acceptable), and all music department attendance policies apply. Large Woodwind Ensembles (directed by Mr. Horton; [email protected]): -Group 1: Wednesdays (beginning 11/8/17) from 2:45-3:45pm -Group 2: Fridays (beginning 11/10/17) from 2:45-3:45pm Large Brass Ensembles (directed by Tristan Hughes; [email protected]): -Group 1: Thursdays (beginning 11/16/17): from 3:15-4:15pm -Group 2: Tuesdays (beginning 11/14/17): from 3:15-4:15pm Large Percussion Ensemble (directed by James Watkins; [email protected]): -Thursday 11/2, 11/9 -Fridays (beginning 11/17) from 2:45-4:00pm Chicago/Hamilton Trip Our participant list is set and has been posted on Facebook and in the band room. Thank you to all for your interest in this trip! Anyone not selected via lottery should have received their checks back at this point. Our official trip itinerary through Bob Rogers Travel can be found in our Documents or by clicking here: drive.google.com/open?id=0ByG3p5FBCoweUy15OE9iS016MnM Upcoming Performances/Events *December 8: 5th Grade Concert (WE only; 12:30-1:30pm) *December 13: Winter Band Concert; SCHS Auditorium, 7pm *December 19: —Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Scholarship Auditions (during all classes) —S&E Clinics, 3-6pm (All S&E solos & small ensembles must sign up for a time slot! Sing-ups will be available in December) Marching Band Next Rehearsal: Monday, 11/6, 6-9pm Next Performances: *End of Season Concert Celebration: Wednesday, November 15, 2017: This exciting new event for our calendar is all about starting new traditions, celebrating old ones, and honoring all our marching band & color guard members for their accomplishments over this past season! Throughout the evening, we will be perform all of our music throughout the season as well as presenting all of our marching band awards for the year while taking a look back on all we have done throughout the season. Please invite your friends and families to join us in the SCHS Auditorium for a great night of music, honors, and memories! Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VtGL3mIAn-YXPAZkTFZzfsyfFdYJBAd0OtZetKjF2bc *Village Tree Lighting: Friday, November 17, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will help ring in the holiday season at the Village of Rochester Hills for their annual tree-lighting ceremony. Timeline available by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zanAsMRKbMOKJdyt8ttCYR4Dxmaoc9ExCLCQ8TkM9Us *Rochester Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 3, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will again be marching in this annual hometown tradition. Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjVJGS_-nchiEaPBicBPLeELm9plIrZqk8LImG0nuGo Opportunities Oakland University is offering a number of free masterclasses and concerts in the coming weeks! These events include: (Full event offerings available by clicking here.)
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to perform works for Dr. Heisler in preparation for Solo and Ensemble festivals. For more information, visit oakland.edu/mtd/workshops |
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