Thank you to all our guard and pep band members for playing and celebrating our Seniors at Senior Night this past Friday night! And a VERY special thank you and congratulations to our all our Seniors!! Here's what's going on in the Band Room... MSBOA All-State Audition Recordings due TODAY! (Sunday, October 25th, 2020) If you paid to submit your audition recordings to MSBOA for All-State Honors, your recordings are due TODAY! Please contact Mrs. Staniszewski if you need further assistance to complete your recordings. Good luck to all our Stoney musicians auditioning! Jazz Band Schedule Update Rather than meet at 6:30am this week, Jazz Band will instead have brief check-ins on Monday (A) and Wednesday (B) at 7:00AM for attendance, questions and to go over the week's asynchronous playing work to be completed at home. This schedule change is for this week only due to our altered schedule for PSAT testing and because we do not yet have our PPE to play together in class. Please check our Google Classroom for your asynchronous assignments for this week and contact Mrs. Staniszewski if you require assistance with completing or submitting your work. Individual zoom appointments are available upon request. We will resume our regular meeting/rehearsing schedule next week. Instrument Repair/Supplies Drive Thru Tuesday Nights For students needing musical supplies or assistance with a repair for an instrument, A&G Music (along with RCS Music Teachers) will be available to help on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm at the Rochester High School Band Room. Students needing musical supplies (i.e. reeds, valve oil, etc.) are also able to call A&G music ahead of time to order their supplies, which will then be available for pick-up at these weekly sessions. Please contact Mrs. Staniszewski with any questions. Chipotle Night: Wednesday, October 28th, 5-9pm Come out to Chipotle (The Village of Rochester Hills Location) on Wednesday night and support the SCHS Music Programs! Show this flier or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure 33% of the proceeds come back to our SCHS Music Boosters. Online order for pick up also available! (Use code AKNHPWD before check out in the "Promo" field.) In-Person Band Class Guidelines/Reminders:
Fantastic Playing Opportunities! Lawrence Tech University Night of Fright Performance: Wed., October 28, 2020 You are cordially invited to join the LTU Blue Devils Marching Band for our Night of Fright Performance on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 starting at 8:00pm. This socially distant performance will be located in the quad near the steaming rock which is in the center of campus. We will be performing several favorite Halloween themed tunes. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! A friendly reminder to please wear your mask and stay socially distant. Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information, please visit these links: Oakland University Presents: Virtual Instrumental Musicianship Symposium (FREE!) When: Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Who: High School Instrumentalists (strings, winds, brass and percussion) AND Instrumental Music Educators Where: Online via Zoom FEATURING: Patrick Sheridan of The Breathing Gym Members of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and Chamber Orchestra Yoga for All Musicians with Brianne Borden Regina Carter, Jazz Violinist Mark Stone, World Percussion OU's Own Music Faculty Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance proudly presents a day of musicianship development, music-making, and inspiration for both students and music educators. Informative and educational sessions will be provided for both the student and educator tracks. For more information and to register for this awesome, FREE event, please click here: t.e2ma.net/message/3ussad/fsmn0hb Hello SCHS Band Families!
We have a big week ahead of us as we transition back to in-person school as well as playing in classes. Please note the following confirmed guidelines as we look ahead to this new experience: Transitioning to In-Person School The following details have been confirmed regarding the transition to in-person schooling:
October 23rd Senior Night Football Game We have been cleared to have a limited number of people participate in the final home football game on Friday, October 23rd. This opportunity is completely voluntary. No SCHS Band, Drumline, or Guard members are required to participate in this event. If you choose to participate in this event, you MUST agree to abide by all safety regulations during both the rehearsal and football game. If you are unable or unwilling to adhere to our safety regulations, you will not be able to participate. At this point, all cleared members have been notified by e-mail. Additional members who have not received notification are on our waiting list. Should a spot open up, those on our waiting list will be notified by e-mail when cleared to participate. We will be having a brief rehearsal with all cleared members on Tuesday, October 20th at 2pm, on the hill just outside the band room. All cleared members need to bring masks, necessary music and equipment. We will be distributing pep-band music for anyone who may need extra parts. Social distancing of 9+ ft. between members is required (at least 6 marching steps from all directions). Seniors and families of seniors: All our attending seniors will be honored at this game as a part of our Senior Night festivities. If you have not already done so, please be sure to reach out to Mrs. Kendra, our parent coordinator, to confirm your attendance as well as the names and pronunciations of your guests. Instrument Repair/Supplies Drive Thru Tuesday Nights For students needing musical supplies or assistance with a repair for an instrument, A&G Music (along with RCS Music Teachers) will be available to help on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm at the Rochester High School Band Room. Students needing musical supplies (i.e. reeds, valve oil, etc.) are also able to call A&G music ahead of time to order their supplies, which will then be available for pick-up at these weekly sessions. Please contact Mrs. Staniszewski with any questions. Cougars With Everybody Apparel Sale We raised over $100 for Neighborhood House! Many thanks to all who ordered; your items should be arriving this week! Oakland University Presents: Virtual Instrumental Musicianship Symposium (FREE!) When: Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Who: High School Instrumentalists (strings, winds, brass and percussion) AND Instrumental Music Educators Where: Online via Zoom FEATURING: Patrick Sheridan of The Breathing Gym Members of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and Chamber Orchestra Yoga for All Musicians with Brianne Borden Regina Carter, Jazz Violinist Mark Stone, World Percussion OU's Own Music Faculty Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance proudly presents a day of musicianship development, music-making, and inspiration for both students and music educators. Informative and educational sessions will be provided for both the student and educator tracks. For more information and to register for this awesome, FREE event, please click here: t.e2ma.net/message/3ussad/fsmn0hb Instrument Repair/Supplies Drive Thru Tuesday Nights
For students needing musical supplies or assistance with a repair for an instrument, A&G Music (along with RCS Music Teachers) will be available to help on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm at the Rochester High School Band Room. Students needing musical supplies (i.e. reeds, valve oil, etc.) are also able to call A&G music ahead of time to order their supplies, which will then be available for pick-up at these weekly sessions. Please contact Mrs. Staniszewski with any questions. Wednesday Band Check-Ins If your student needs help getting caught up, troubleshooting problems, or has any questions, please encourage them to sign up for our Wednesday Band Check-Ins! Links for the sign ups are below; Zoom links will be available in Google Classroom and email. (Please note, Mrs. Staniszewski will not be available on Wednesday, Sept. 30th due to RCS Professional Development. However, Ms. Williamson will be available for any students needing to check in.) Click here for Mrs. Staniszewski's Appointment Page Click here for Ms. Williamson's Appointment Page Cougars With Everybody Apparel Sale Thank you to all who ordered! Orders will be shipped to your home soon! Transitioning to In-Person School Please be sure to check this area regularly to stay up-to-date on the important information and regulations that must be followed in the days and weeks to come. The following details have been confirmed regarding the transition to in-person schooling:
October 23rd Senior Night Football Game We have been cleared to have a limited number of people participate in the final home football game on Friday, October 23rd. This opportunity is completely voluntary. No SCHS Band, Drumline, or Guard members are required to participate in this event. If you choose to participate in this event, you MUST agree to abide by all safety regulations during both the rehearsal and football game. If you are unable or unwilling to adhere to our safety regulations, you will not be able to participate. Interested students must have parental consent and complete the form below. All interested seniors are guaranteed a spot for this event. Remaining spots will be filled according to class seniority & performance/instrumentation needs. Students cleared to participate will be notified by October 19th or earlier. Each student who participates will receive 2 passes for family members to attend the football game that evening and watch our performance. To review safety requirements, additional details, and view our Google Form to express interest in participating in this event, please click here: https://forms.gle/cSRTDSmsWFTsaXARA If you'd like to order a Shout Out for the football program for any seniors for the home game on Oct 23rd, please see the following information and attachment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WV-7vYR_3w8XBw54JSDE1oA5iHoGuqVh/view?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR0RyASE9_Kecgqs1tZZJUhJtpUDUXRY48-E4EALh8-hID6u8G_-afaEnGg Be sure to have everything turned in by Oct. 16, 5pm! The preferred method of payment is Venmo – if that is not an option for you, please email Cougar Pride to make other payment arrangements – Please don’t let that be a hindrance in purchasing an Ad. The email address is [email protected]. We are hoping to fill our program with Ads for all our football, cheer, band, and dance seniors! Instrument Repair/Supplies Drive Thru Tuesday Nights
For students needing musical supplies or assistance with a repair for an instrument, A&G Music (along with RCS Music Teachers) will be available to help on Tuesday nights from 6-8pm at the Rochester High School Band Room. Students needing musical supplies (i.e. reeds, valve oil, etc.) are also able to call A&G music ahead of time to order their supplies, which will then be available for pick-up at these weekly sessions. Please contact Mrs. Staniszewski with any questions. Wednesday Band Check-Ins If your student needs help getting caught up, troubleshooting problems, or has any questions, please encourage them to sign up for our Wednesday Band Check-Ins! Links for the sign ups are below; Zoom links will be available in Google Classroom and email. (Please note, Mrs. Staniszewski will not be available on Wednesday, Sept. 30th due to RCS Professional Development. However, Ms. Williamson will be available for any students needing to check in.) Click here for Mrs. Staniszewski's Appointment Page Click here for Ms. Williamson's Appointment Page Cougars With Everybody Apparel Sale Thank you to all who ordered! Orders will be shipped to your home later this month! Transitioning to In-Person School As we look ahead to starting our hybrid schedule, this section will be updated with a great deal more information as we move forward. Any confirmed information regarding in-person school and band will be posted here as a reference. Please be sure to check this area regularly to stay up-to-date on the important information and regulations that must be followed in the days and weeks to come. The following details have been confirmed regarding the transition to in-person schooling:
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