As we look ahead to November, we anticipate our final marching band performances of the season, the start of our chamber music project studies, the lottery for our Chicago trip, and much more! Here is this week’s update:
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 SCHS Band students will have the opportunity to take a day trip to see Hamilton: The Musical on Wednesday, March 14th. We have a block of 56 seats reserved for the matinee show that day. Please read ALL of the following details pertaining to this trip below: *Of the 56 seats, 50 seats are for students, 5 for adult chaperones, 1 director. *Seniors and Wind Ensemble members have guaranteed seats, should they choose to go. * Remaining seats will be selected by lottery. *All chaperone seats will also be filled by lottery, pertaining to the following guidelines: Adults wishing to attend as a chaperone MUST have an ICHAT on file with Rochester Community Schools, and MUST also have their student going on the trip. *The trip cost is $199/pp. This includes bussing, lunch in Chicago, and ticket cost. Students will need to bring additional monies for breakfast and dinner en route. *Students may use SAF monies for this trip if they choose. *To claim your seat/be entered in the lottery, your check made out to SCHS Music Boosters needs to be submitted to me on or before Tuesday, October 31st. *To facilitate the lottery process, I must receive a separate check for person wishing to attend. (i.e., if wishing to chaperone, I must receive separate checks for each you and your student. *The lottery will happen in early November, at which point a trip roster will be announced. A waiting list will also be populated from lottery entries, should a seat become available. Those who were entered in the lottery but not selected will receive their checks back once the trip roster is finalized. 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, 10/30, 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! *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. More information about this performance will be made available as it becomes available. *Rochester Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 3, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will again be marching in this annual hometown tradition. More details will be publicized as they become available. 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 hearty, sincere CONGRATULATIONS to all our SCHS musicians on two wonderful fall concerts and our final home football game performance this past week! Please note: Concert recordings and videos are available on the documents section of our website and our closed Facebook group, respectively.
We are off to a wonderfully artistic start to the school year that has left me even more excited for all of our performances and events to come! Here’s what we have to anticipate for the coming week: Concert Ensembles Solo & Ensemble Registration has begun! If you will be participating in Solo & Ensemble, please click here to access this year's registration form. All registration forms and fees are due THIS Friday, October 27, 2017. The form can also be found in the Band Classes section of our Documents page, along with lists of private instructors and piano accompanists. Large Ensemble participants (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion): You do NOT need to submit a form. Rather, please submit your per-person fee in a sealed, marked envelope with your name and chamber ensemble. Rehearsal schedules and music will be made available soon. As soon as schedules and parts are finalized, they will be made available to you. Stay tuned! Students may also find it helpful to remember the following MSBOA rules for Solo & Ensemble prior to registration: Please note: If there are ANY questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Staniszewski! Although there are a number of guidelines, she is able to help you navigate these and provide anything you may need to make participating in Solo & Ensemble a fun, easy, enjoyable learning experience.)
Chicago/Hamilton Trip SCHS Band students will have the opportunity to take a day trip to see Hamilton: The Musical on Wednesday, March 14th. We have a block of 56 seats reserved for the matinee show that day. Please read ALL of the following details pertaining to this trip below: *Of the 56 seats, 50 seats are for students, 5 for adult chaperones, 1 director. *Seniors and Wind Ensemble members have guaranteed seats, should they choose to go. * Remaining seats will be selected by lottery. *All chaperone seats will also be filled by lottery, pertaining to the following guidelines: Adults wishing to attend as a chaperone MUST have an ICHAT on file with Rochester Community Schools, and MUST also have their student going on the trip. *The trip cost is $199/pp. This includes bussing, lunch in Chicago, and ticket cost. Students will need to bring additional monies for breakfast and dinner en route. *Students may use SAF monies for this trip if they choose. *To claim your seat/be entered in the lottery, your check made out to SCHS Music Boosters needs to be submitted to me on or before October 31st. *To facilitate the lottery process, I must receive a separate check for person wishing to attend. (i.e., if wishing to chaperone, I must receive separate checks for each you and your student. *The lottery will happen in early November, at which point a trip roster will be announced. A waiting list will also be populated from lottery entries, should a seat become available. Those who were entered in the lottery but not selected will receive their checks back once the trip roster is finalized. 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, 10/30, 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! *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. More information about this performance will be made available as it becomes available. *Rochester Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 3, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will again be marching in this annual hometown tradition. More details will be publicized as they become available. 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 another BIG week ahead in the band room with our Fall Concerts for all our Concert Ensembles and our final game for the Cougar MB! Here are all the details for this week:
Concert Ensembles Upcoming Performances:
All band students are asked to report in concert uniforms before 6:30pm on their respective performance dates. A reminder that all students/families are asked to bring treats to share for the post-concert afterglows! For any questions, please feel free to ask Tammy Watson, our VP for Band Affairs ([email protected]) Solo & Ensemble Registration has begun! If you will be participating in Solo & Ensemble, please click here to access this year's registration form. All registration forms and fees are due on Friday, October 27, 2017. The form can also be found in the Band Classes section of our Documents page, along with lists of private instructors and piano accompanists. Students may also find it helpful to remember the following MSBOA rules for Solo & Ensemble prior to registration: Please note: If there are ANY questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Staniszewski! Although there are a number of guidelines, she is able to help you navigate these and provide anything you may need to make participating in Solo & Ensemble a fun, easy, enjoyable learning experience.)
Chicago/Hamilton Trip SCHS Band students will have the opportunity to take a day trip to see Hamilton: The Musical on Wednesday, March 14th. We have a block of 56 seats reserved for the matinee show that day. Please read ALL of the following details pertaining to this trip below: *Of the 56 seats, 50 seats are for students, 5 for adult chaperones, 1 director. *Seniors and Wind Ensemble members have guaranteed seats, should they choose to go. * Remaining seats will be selected by lottery. *All chaperone seats will also be filled by lottery, pertaining to the following guidelines: Adults wishing to attend as a chaperone MUST have an ICHAT on file with Rochester Community Schools, and MUST also have their student going on the trip. *The trip cost is $199/pp. This includes bussing, lunch in Chicago, and ticket cost. Students will need to bring additional monies for breakfast and dinner en route. *Students may use SAF monies for this trip if they choose. *To claim your seat/be entered in the lottery, your check made out to SCHS Music Boosters needs to be submitted to me on or before October 31st. *To facilitate the lottery process, I must receive a separate check for person wishing to attend. (i.e., if wishing to chaperone, I must receive separate checks for each you and your student. *The lottery will happen in early November, at which point a trip roster will be announced. A waiting list will also be populated from lottery entries, should a seat become available. Those who were entered in the lottery but not selected will receive their checks back once the trip roster is finalized. 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 Congratulations to the Cougar MB on a fantastic performance at our MSBOA MB Festival this past week! Your work from throughout the season certainly was seen and heard on the field! Rehearsals: Monday, 10/16, 6-9pm; Wednesday, 10/18, 6:15-7:15AM (LAST AM REHEARSAL!) No Thursday AM Senior Night/Last Home Game: Friday, October 20 Senior night is coming up this Friday night, as well as our annual cross town rival game against AHS! Please visit our Documents section or click here for Friday’s Timeline, and please stay tuned for any changes/updates that may arise for this schedule! docs.google.com/document/d/1XfZt6qig7eX4LS-7_Unyq34RQ29KBuCxOsDrj4Aky2U Senior Parents: You are asked to please RSVP with our Senior Night Coordinator, Valerie Kendra, for the evening’s festivities. Please read the attached letter for more information for Friday’s Senior Night events! https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByG3p5FBCoweRmpHZ0w5NU9GbnM/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword Opportunities The 2018 MSBOA All-District Honors Band will be held on January 12-13, 2018 at Clarkston HS. This year, there will be two different honors bands in order to accommodate the demand and include more students. Students participating will have the chance to work with highly acclaimed collegiate and high school band directors and work with highly skilled students from throughout our MSBOA District 4. There is a $60 participation fee if selected, which includes all fees, t-shirt, as well as some meals during the rehearsal days. All SCHS students are highly encouraged to participate! Any student wishing to participate in this awesome experience needs to let Mrs. Staniszewski know by Friday, October 13, 2017. 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, looking ahead to both MSBOA Marching Band Festival on Thursday as well as performing for the away game at Rochester High School! Here's this week's update:
Concert Ensembles Upcoming Performances:
All band students are asked to report in concert uniforms before 6:30pm on their respective performance dates. Solo & Ensemble Registration has begun! If you will be participating in Solo & Ensemble, please click here to access this year's registration form. All registration forms and fees are due on Friday, October 27, 2017. The form can also be found in the Band Classes section of our Documents page, along with lists of private instructors and piano accompanists. Students may also find it helpful to remember the following MSBOA rules for Solo & Ensemble prior to registration: Please note: If there are ANY questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Staniszewski! Although there are a number of guidelines, she is able to help you navigate these and provide anything you may need to make participating in Solo & Ensemble a fun, easy, enjoyable learning experience.)
Our First Grades should be showing up in Synergy Student/ParentVUE. If your student is showing anything less than 100%, it means they are missing one/both of our first assignments. Our first assignments for the year were: 1) Complete the Beginning of the Year Google Form (click here for form). The link to this form can also be found on the documents section of our website, should your student not have completed it during the first day of school. This BOY Form includes our locker check out Form, Chamber Music Project selection Form, and Community Service lessons Form. Please note: students wishing to use a band locker are responsible for having their own lock. 2) Return the signed syllabus Form. Extra copies of each band's syllabus can be found also on the documents section of our website. Marching Band Rehearsals: Monday, 10/9, 6-9pm; NO WEDNESDAY AM; Thurs 10/12, 6:15am MSBOA Marching Band Festival: Thursday, October 12, Royal Oak HS Our last opportunity to march our full show for the season is coming up this Thursday! We hope you can join us at Royal Oak High School this Thursday for a fantastic performance!
Away Game at Rochester HS: Friday, October 13 For this performance, students are asked to arrive in SCHS gear to Rochester HS by 6:30pm. There will be no uniforms, busses or truck for this game, so students will need to make sure they bring instruments with them to RHS. We will meet just outside of the gates to the stadium before we make our way to the stands to play during the game. Opportunities The 2018 MSBOA All-District Honors Band will be held on January 12-13, 2018 at Clarkston HS. This year, there will be two different honors bands in order to accommodate the demand and include more students. Students participating will have the chance to work with highly acclaimed collegiate and high school band directors and work with highly skilled students from throughout our MSBOA District 4. There is a $60 participation fee if selected, which includes all fees, t-shirt, as well as some meals during the rehearsal days. All SCHS students are highly encouraged to participate! Any student wishing to participate in this awesome experience needs to let Mrs. Staniszewski know by Friday, October 13, 2017. 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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