We're down to our last performance of the year, but preparations for next year are already underway! Please read on in this week's Update for all the details: Upcoming Events:
Concert Ensembles Graduation: ORena at Oakland University on Wednesday, June 1st This is the last official performance for the SCHS Bands for the school year- all Concert Band, Symphony Band, and Wind Ensemble members need to perform. Rehearsal will be held during the day on Wednesday, followed by the event that evening. Please see our timeline for details. EQUIPMENT TURN IN/CHECK OUT GRADUATING SENIORS
ALL OTHER STUDENTS
Band Registration It's not too late to join SCHS Bands for the 2022-23 school year! Here is the link for online registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18c6UJg-SNJYDOd3Tx9h6b3z9MEj62wxgsP7w_Gan3AY/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=627081d Travel Update: Orlando/Walt Disney World for February 2023 Registration is NOW OPEN for our trip to Orlando, Florida to perform at the Walt Disney World Resort on February 16-21 2023! Registration is open first to those enrolled in a Concert Ensemble class (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) for the 2022-23 school year. Should additional musicians be required for us to have a successful performance and meet travel requirements, additional spots may be released to students in Marching and Jazz Bands, but are not guaranteed. Many graduating seniors attribute our Disney trip taken in 2019 for some of their best band memories-- can't wait to make some more in the coming year! Spots are available on a first-come, first served basis- register early to secure yours! Registration information, trip itinerary and inclusions, and more can all be found here! Cougar Marching Band Mini Band Camp: June 8-10, 2022 (11am-4pm) Mini Marching Band Camp will be June 8-10, immediately after each AM half day of school. A lunch break will be provided for students prior to our mini-camp activities beginning each day. A parent meeting is tentatively planned for June 9th in the evening (time: TBD). The first marching band performance will be on Friday, June 10th, after mini-camp at Jimmy John Field. Tickets will be on sale at our in-person registration on May 23rd, and are available for purchase online here. Extra Music Opportunities The Oakland Youth Orchestras are seeking wind players (particularly trumpet, horn and trombone) to join their Orchestras for the 2022-2023 school year! This is a fantastic opportunity to play in a full orchestra setting, available to all SCHS Band Students enrolled in a full year ensemble. Please scan the QR code below for more information! Bowling Green State University Summer Music Institute
The BGSU Summer Music Institute (SMI) features week-long intensive camp sessions designed to improve playing, learn new skills, and meet new friends all on a college campus. Students will work with BGSU music faculty and guest artists who will challenge and inspire. The schedule for this year's SMI is as follows: Week 1: June 12-17 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 23): Brass Camp Piano Camp Week 2: June 19-24 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 29): Double Reed Camp Jazz Camp Percussion Camp Week 3: July 17-22 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26TH) Flute Camp Saxophone Camp Tuition/fees for SMI 2022 are as follows: Resident: $600, Commuter: $475. There is a $25 registration deposit (subtracted from total cost) to hold the student's spot. Each camp has its own performance or presentation at the end of camp, usually Friday mornings. Complete schedules for each individual camp will be available at check-in. For more information, please visit the page below: Summer Music Institute Oakland University SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS OU Summer Low Brass Academy for Trombones, Euphoniums and Tubas Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 11-15, 2022 Scholarships are available for past members of Michigan All-State Ensembles, and for multiple students from the same school. For more information and to register for the Low Brass Academy, click the button link above. OU Summer Jazz Intensive for all instrumentalists (including non-traditional jazz instruments) All levels welcome Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 18 - 22, 2022 For more information and to register for the Summer Jazz Intensive, click the link above. We have graduation in just under two weeks, band registration for next year has begun, audition results have been posted, our Disney trip registration is live, and many more details are all included in this week's Update: Upcoming Events:
Concert Ensembles EQUIPMENT TURN IN/CHECK OUT GRADUATING SENIORS
ALL OTHER STUDENTS
Band Registration & MB Fittings Online registration for ALL BANDS (CB, SB, WE, JB, MB) is open! Parents should fill out the online registration prior to coming to in person registration on Monday, May 23rd. If they do not fill out prior to May 23rd, parents will be sent to the computer room to fill out registration prior to going through the fitting process. Here is the link for online registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18c6UJg-SNJYDOd3Tx9h6b3z9MEj62wxgsP7w_Gan3AY/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=627081d May 23rd in-person Registration: 5:30-6:00: (Rising) Senior 6:00 - 7:00: (Rising) Freshmen/Colorguard 7:00-7:45: (Rising) Juniors 7:45 - 8:30 (Rising) Sophomores It is critical all marchers attend this event to get fitted for the upcoming season. During the in person event, students will be trying on their uniforms. Students should wear clothes such as biker shorts/regular shorts and t-shirts to the registration. Or wear these clothes under their other clothes. (We are hoping to avoid extreme bottle necks and avoid students going to the bathroom to change). It is CRITICAL for students to ensure they get the right size items ordered. If they order the wrong size, because they were not their they could be charged to return the item. We also need approximately 14 adults to assist with our in-person registration night! Here is the sign up genius for this: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4FABAD29A02-marching. We desperately need parent help; please consider helping us kick off the coming school year in the best way possible by volunteering. FOR TO-BE SENIORS: On May 25th from 3 - 5 pm, we will be taking the "rising seniors" pictures in their Marching Band Uniforms for their fall banner pictures. A sign-up for these pictures will be available soon. In the meantime, please mark your calendars and plan on getting your picture taken for your banners on this date! 2022-23 Wind Ensemble Congratulations to all who showed interest and auditioned for the 2022-2023 Wind Ensemble! Audition results have been posted in the band room and are linked here. (Students must use RCS log-in to view.) Travel Update: Orlando/Walt Disney World for February 2023 Our next travel opportunity for the SCHS Bands has been announced: mark your calendars for February 16-21 2023, as we look ahead to performing at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! Registration is open first to those enrolled in a Concert Ensemble class (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) for the 2022-23 school year. Should additional musicians be required for us to have a successful performance and meet travel requirements, additional spots may be released to students in Marching and Jazz Bands, but are not guaranteed. Many graduating seniors attribute our Disney trip taken in 2019 for some of their best band memories-- can't wait to make some more in the coming year! Spots are available on a first-come, first served basis- register early to secure yours! Registration information, trip itinerary and inclusions, and more can all be found here! Cougar Marching Band 2022-23 Spiritwear Our spirit wear shop for the ‘22-‘23 Band is now live! Orders are due by 5/24 and should be received before the end of mini-camp on 6/10. Please click here to place an order. 2022-2023 CMB Leadership Team Congratulations to the members of our CMB Leadership Team for 2022-23! Our next leadership meeting will be on Monday, May 23rd, just prior to our MB Registration/Fitting night. All are welcome to our meeting, and Leadership Team Members for the 2022-23 Cougar MB are required to attend. Those assigned a leadership role on our team also need to review and sign/complete this contract prior to our meeting and bring it with them on May 23rd. Please click here to view our Leadership Role Contract. 2022-2023 Drumline Congratulations to all who showed interest in joining the Cougar Drumline for the coming year! Audition results have been posted in the band room and are linked here. In addition, all incoming Drumline members must complete and submit our Drumline Contract and turn in at our In-Person Registration Night on Monday, May 23rd. Please click here to view/print our Drumline Contract. 8th Grade Welcome: Wednesday, May 25 The Cougar MB will be joining the cheer team and link crew on Wednesday, May 25th to help welcome our incoming freshmen throughout the afternoon. All Cougar MB members will be excused 4-6th hours that day to each lunch, meet in the band room, rehearse the fight song, and then head down to the gym for the event. Please make a note of this on your calendars! 10:40am: Eat "A" Lunch 11:30am: Meet in band room/get equipment 11:45am: Rehearse fight song 12:00pm: head to station in main gym 12:30pm: Walk throughs begin; pack up at end of the school day Mini Band Camp: June 8-10, 2022 (11am-4pm) Mini Marching Band Camp will be June 8-10, immediately after each AM half day of school. A lunch break will be provided for students prior to our mini-camp activities beginning each day. A parent meeting is tentatively planned for June 9th in the evening (time: TBD). The first marching band performance will be on Friday, June 10th, after mini-camp at Jimmy John Field. Tickets will be on sale at our in-person registration on May 23rd, and are available for purchase online here. Extra Music Opportunities The Oakland Youth Orchestras are seeking wind players (particularly trumpet, horn and trombone) to join their Orchestras for the 2022-2023 school year! This is a fantastic opportunity to play in a full orchestra setting, available to all SCHS Band Students enrolled in a full year ensemble. Please scan the QR code below for more information! Bowling Green State University Summer Music Institute The BGSU Summer Music Institute (SMI) features week-long intensive camp sessions designed to improve playing, learn new skills, and meet new friends all on a college campus. Students will work with BGSU music faculty and guest artists who will challenge and inspire. The schedule for this year's SMI is as follows: Week 1: June 12-17 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 23): Brass Camp Piano Camp Week 2: June 19-24 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 29): Double Reed Camp Jazz Camp Percussion Camp Week 3: July 17-22 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 26TH) Flute Camp Saxophone Camp Tuition/fees for SMI 2022 are as follows: Resident: $600, Commuter: $475. There is a $25 registration deposit (subtracted from total cost) to hold the student's spot. Each camp has its own performance or presentation at the end of camp, usually Friday mornings. Complete schedules for each individual camp will be available at check-in. For more information, please visit the page below: Summer Music Institute Oakland University SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS OU Summer Low Brass Academy for Trombones, Euphoniums and Tubas Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 11-15, 2022 Scholarships are available for past members of Michigan All-State Ensembles, and for multiple students from the same school. For more information and to register for the Low Brass Academy, click the button link above. OU Summer Jazz Intensive for all instrumentalists (including non-traditional jazz instruments) All levels welcome Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 18 - 22, 2022 For more information and to register for the Summer Jazz Intensive, click the link above. A HUGE thank you to all our SCHS Band community for a wonderful banquet this past week! What a joy it is to return to our annual celebration after a 3 year hiatus. There's still more to come as we wrap up this year and prepare for the next, so please read on for all the details in this week's Update: Upcoming Events:
Jazz Band Our Final JB performance will be for Chamber Music Night, Monday, May 16th outside on "The Hill" at SCHS (Arrive by 7:30pm). Many thanks to all our Cougar Jazz Band musicians for a great season! See you in '23! Concert Ensembles Chamber Music Night: Monday, May 16, 2022 Our annual Chamber Music Night with Hart MS returns on THIS Monday, May 16th from 5-8:30pm! All SCHS Band students are required to perform at least once this evening. If performing in multiple events, they may choose which event to perform. The SCHS Cougar Jazz Band will finish with their final performance of the year and end the evening at 8:00pm. This has always been a great event in the past-- bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks to The Hill outside the band room and enjoy! Students can sign up for their performance times using this sign-up. Travel Update: Orlando/Walt Disney World for February 2023 Our next travel opportunity for the SCHS Bands has been announced: mark your calendars for February 16-21 2023, as we look ahead to performing at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! You can view our tentative Itinerary by clicking here. Registration will open first to those enrolled in a Concert Ensemble class (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) for the 2022-23 school year. Should additional musicians be required for us to have a successful performance and meet travel requirements, additional spots may be released to students in Marching and Jazz Bands, but are not guaranteed. Additional information, including how to register, will be released before the end of this school year. Many graduating seniors attribute our Disney trip taken in 2019 for some of their best band memories-- can't wait to make some more in the coming year! Band Registration & MB Fittings Online registration for ALL BANDS (CB, SB, WE, JB, MB) will begin on Monday, May 16th. Parents should fill out the online registration prior to coming to in person registration. If they do not fill out prior to May 23rd, parents will be sent to the computer room to fill out registration prior to going through the fitting process. Here is the link for online registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18c6UJg-SNJYDOd3Tx9h6b3z9MEj62wxgsP7w_Gan3AY/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=627081d Also, on May 16th anyone with old shoes or polos they are wishing to donate are invited to bring them in. A box to collect donations will be placed in the band room by Monday, May 16th. May 23rd in-person Registration and fittings will be: 5:30-6:00: (Rising) Senior 6:00 - 7:00: (Rising) Freshmen/Colorguard 7:00-7:45: (Rising) Juniors 7:45 - 8:30 (Rising) Sophomores In person registration allows parents to pay in person via check, cash or credit. It is critical all marchers attend this event to get fitted for the upcoming season. During the in person event, students will be trying on their uniforms. Students should wear clothes such as biker shorts/regular shorts and t-shirts to the registration. Or wear these clothes under their other clothes. (We are hoping to avoid extreme bottle necks and avoid students going to the bathroom to change). It is CRITICAL for students to ensure they get the right size items ordered. If they order the wrong size, because they were not their they could be charged to return the item. We also need approximately 14 adults to assist with our in-person registration night! Here is the sign up genius for this: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4FABAD29A02-marching. We desperately need parent help; please consider helping us kick off the coming school year in the best way possible by volunteering. FOR TO-BE SENIORS: On May 25th from 3 - 5 pm, we will be taking the "rising seniors" pictures in their Marching Band Uniforms for their fall banner pictures. A sign-up for these pictures will be available soon. In the meantime, please mark your calendars and plan on getting your picture taken for your banners on this date! 2022-23 Spiritwear Our spirit wear shop for the ‘22-‘23 Band is now live! Orders are due by 5/24 and should be received before the end of mini-camp on 6/10. Please click here to place an order: stoney-creek-hs.square.site Leadership Council Our next leadership meeting will be on Monday, May 23rd, just prior to our MB Registration/Fitting night. All are welcome, and Leadership Team Members for the 2022-23 Cougar MB are required to attend. Cougar Marching Band Mini Band Camp: June 8-10, 2022 (11am-4pm) Mini Marching Band Camp will be June 8-10, immediately after each AM half day of school. A lunch break will be provided for students prior to our mini-camp activities beginning each day. A parent meeting is tentatively planned for June 9th in the evening (time: TBD). The first marching band performance will be on Friday, June 10th, after mini-camp at Jimmy John Field. Tickets will be on sale at our in-person registration on May 23rd, and are available for purchase online here. Extra Music Opportunities The Oakland Youth Orchestras are seeking wind players (particularly trumpet, horn and trombone) to join their Orchestras for the 2022-2023 school year! This is a fantastic opportunity to play in a full orchestra setting, available to all SCHS Band Students enrolled in a full year ensemble. Please scan the QR code below for more information! Oakland University SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS OU Summer Low Brass Academy for Trombones, Euphoniums and Tubas Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 11-15, 2022 Scholarships are available for past members of Michigan All-State Ensembles, and for multiple students from the same school. For more information and to register for the Low Brass Academy, click the button link above. OU Summer Jazz Intensive for all instrumentalists (including non-traditional jazz instruments) All levels welcome Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 18 - 22, 2022 For more information and to register for the Summer Jazz Intensive, click the link above. Congratulations to all our Concert Ensemble musicians on a wonderful Spring Concert performance last week! We're coming into our last official week with Seniors- we have a lot to celebrate and savor this week before we look ahead to more preparations for next year! Here is this week's Update: Upcoming Events:
Jazz Band Our Final JB Rehearsal for the year will be held May 9 from 5-6:30pm. Upcoming performances include:
Concert Ensembles Chamber Music Night: Monday, May 16, 2022 Our annual Chamber Music Night with Hart MS returns on Monday, May 16th from 5-8:30pm! All SCHS Band students are required to perform at least once this evening. If performing in multiple events, they may choose which event to perform. The SCHS Cougar Jazz Band will finish with their final performance of the year and end the evening at 8:00pm. This has always been a great event in the past-- bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks to The Hill outside the band room and enjoy! Students can sign up for their performance times using this sign-up. Band Registration & MB Fittings Check your e-mail and mark your Calendars: Online marching band registration (school year 2022-2023) will be released very soon! All student musicians looking to make music with SCHS Bands (including anyone who may be looking to learn an instrument for the first time!) are invited to join SCHS bands for the coming year and meet us on Registration Night, Monday, May 23rd. Uniform and shoe fittings will also take place on Registration Night, Monday, May 23rd. Cougar Marching Band Section Leader, Captain, and Drum Major Interviews/Auditions Those interested in joining the leadership team (Drum Majors, Captains, and Section Leaders) for the Fall 2022 Cougar Marching Band will need to complete an application and interview/audition process. The final round of interviews for interested candidates will be held Monday, May 9, 2:30-5:00pm. CMB Leadership Handbook (Candidates should review prior to applying.) Applications/Essay Prompt for CMB Leadership Positions (Hard copy must be submitted at least 24 Hrs prior to scheduled interview.) Sign-Up for Interview Times Here Mini Band Camp: June 8-10, 2022 (11am-4pm) Mini Marching Band Camp will be June 8-10, immediately after each AM half day of school. A lunch break will be provided for students prior to our mini-camp activities beginning each day. A parent meeting is tentatively planned for June 9th in the evening (time: TBD). The first marching band performance will be on Friday, June 10th, after mini-camp at Jimmy John Field. Tickets will be on sale at registration. Leadership Council Our next leadership meeting will be on Monday, May 23rd, just prior to our MB Registration/Fitting night. All are welcome, and Leadership Team Members for the 2022-23 Cougar MB are required to attend. The Outreach Committee is working on assembling a Pep Band for Spring Sports as well as a number of Memorial Day performance opportunities. If you/your student is interested in participating, please reach out to one of our committee members or Mrs. Staniszewski. Music Boosters Announcements Parent Support for Next Year's Marching Band A successful season for next year starts today! Help is needed to fill some critical positions looking ahead for Fall 2022. If you have any questions, please contact our VP for Band Affairs, Stacey Anason at [email protected]. Old Band Items (This is for Seniors or Children who have grown a lot): Do you have an old marching band polo, shoes, spirit wear, etc you no longer want, but someone else might be able to use? Starting Monday, April 18th there will be a box in the band room for used band/marching band items that could be used by new/returning marching band members. This is a way to try to defray some of the costs. Extra Music Opportunities The Oakland Youth Orchestras are seeking wind players (particularly trumpet, horn and trombone) to join their Orchestras for the 2022-2023 school year! This is a fantastic opportunity to play in a full orchestra setting, available to all SCHS Band Students enrolled in a full year ensemble. Please scan the QR code below for more information! Oakland University SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS OU Summer Low Brass Academy for Trombones, Euphoniums and Tubas Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 11-15, 2022 Scholarships are available for past members of Michigan All-State Ensembles, and for multiple students from the same school. For more information and to register for the Low Brass Academy, click the button link above. OU Summer Jazz Intensive for all instrumentalists (including non-traditional jazz instruments) All levels welcome Incoming 9th graders through graduating seniors Monday - Friday, July 18 - 22, 2022 For more information and to register for the Summer Jazz Intensive, click the link above. Travel Update: Orlando/Walt Disney World for February 2023 Our next travel opportunity for the SCHS Bands has been announced: mark your calendars for February 16-21 2023, as we look to perform at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! More details and registration information will be announced in the weeks to come. |
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