Congratulations to all our SCHS Musicians on your Winter Concert performances! Bravo to all! Wishing everyone a restful, peaceful, Winter Break and lovely Christmas for all who celebrate. Here is a wonderful medley of holiday performances from throughout our music department (Thank you Mr. D'Alessandro for compiling and editing this together for us to share!) We have a lot to look forward to in 2022-- here's what you can anticipate in for our return and in the weeks to come:
Concert Ensembles (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) Travel Update: Chicago, May 20-22, 2022 Thank you to all those who completed our travel survey! Based on the survey results, the SCHS Bands will be offering a short (2 night) trip to Chicago on May 20-22, 2022. This trip will be open to all SCHS Band students & adult family members as chaperones. We will be seeing the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as well as partaking in a number of other cultural opportunities- please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information in the new year! Important Dates Here are some important dates to make sure are on your calendar as we head into the new year:
Solo & Ensemble Schedules: The schedule for Solo & Ensemble is now available from MSBOA: Chamber Ensembles Both Brass (Wednesday, 3-4pm) and Percussion (Tuesday, 2:30-3:30pm) will meet this coming week. All participants who haven't already done so need to bring $5 for the group S&E registration and turn it in to their respective coaches. Community Service Lessons Calling all HS Band Musicians! We are re-starting our Community Service Lessons Program with the Hart MS Bands! This is a great way to earn community service hours for Key Club, NHS, Scouts, as well as have fun connecting with and helping a Hart MS Band Musician. If you/your student is interested in being a HS Mentor Musician, please complete this Google Form to have your name added to our Mentor List. Please note: Adding your name and expressing your interest doesn't necessarily mean you will be contacted by a MS student to teach. But, it does mean you are willing to teach at least one student for 30 min/week, based on your and their schedule availability, should you be contacted. Jazz Band Jazz Band Retreat We are looking forward to a great retreat this week! A schedule and details for the retreat can be found here. Student check in will be in the lobby of the Embassy Suites in Troy at 4:30pm. If you have any additional questions, please ask Mrs. Staniszewski. Looking forward to a great time! Music Boosters Announcements Parent Volunteers Needed! It takes many hands throughout our school year to help our events run smoothly. To see where help is needed, please click here to review our SCHS Music Boosters Sign-Up Genius List. Cougar Marching Band 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]. Additional Opportunities The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) is thrilled to announce that MPulse Performing Arts Institutes are back, in-person, for 2022!
Institutes are designed for students considering studying these areas in college and for those seeking to connect with SMTD’s renowned faculty. Participants hail from all parts of the United States as well as internationally. In addition to an outstanding educational experience, students will get to explore campus life in the bustling college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan! LEARN MORE / APPLY FOR MPULSE 2022 TODAY! We are down to our last update of the 2021 Calendar year! On a personal note, I am very much looking forward to inviting audiences back into our auditorium this week for our Winter Concert-- All three bands have been working very hard and have some wonderful music to share for this performance. Here are all the details for this week and into the next year coming from the SCHS Band Room:
Music Boosters Announcements Parent Volunteers Needed! It takes many hands throughout our school year to help our events run smoothly. To see where help is needed, please click here to review our SCHS Music Boosters Sign-Up Genius List. DSO Trip: Friday, February 4, 2022 We are excited to offer the opportunity to see the classical music concert, Rachmaninoff & Rodrigo at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Friday, February 4th, 2022. This program explores a unique showpiece on the Spanish guitar and Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony. Please click here see our registration form for more details and to purchase tickets. Registration and payment must be made by December 17th, 2021. Concert Ensembles (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) Winter Concert: Thursday, December 16 The SCHS Concert Ensembles are proud to present our Winter Band Concert on Thursday, December 15th! Students will need to arrive to Stoney by 5:15pm in order to begin our combined rehearsal on stage at 5:30pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm to audience members. A full timeline for the performance can be found here. Winter Concert Recording Help! We are in need of any families/friends with high quality camera/microphones to help record our concert. Please contact Mrs. Staniszewski if you are able to help! LAST CALL: Sleigh Ride (Calling all Musicians!)! The SCHS Bands would like to welcome any SCHS alumni, faculty/staff, and family members of current SCHS Band instrumentalists to join us on stage to play the Leroy Anderson holiday classic, Sleigh Ride, for our grand concert finale. If you are able to attend and join us, please RSVP by completing this form! Any alumni/family musicians joining us on stage MUST provide their own PPE (including bell cover for wind instruments). Travel Update In lieu of our Hawaii trip, the SCHS Bands are considering a short (1-2 night) trip in Spring 2022 to take its place in our travel schedule. Your feedback is desired! Each SCHS Band student & parent is asked to please complete this survey. Into 2022... Here are some important dates to make sure are on your calendar as we head into the new year...
Chamber Ensembles Both Brass (Wednesday, 3-4pm) and Percussion (Tuesday, 2:30-3:30pm) will meet this coming week. All participants who haven't already done so need to bring $5 for the group S&E registration and turn it in to their respective coaches. Community Service Lessons Calling all HS Band Musicians! We are re-starting our Community Service Lessons Program with the Hart MS Bands! This is a great way to earn community service hours for Key Club, NHS, Scouts, as well as have fun connecting with and helping a Hart MS Band Musician. If you/your student is interested in being a HS Mentor Musician, please complete this Google Form to have your name added to our Mentor List. Please note: Adding your name and expressing your interest doesn't necessarily mean you will be contacted by a MS student to teach. But, it does mean you are willing to teach at least one student for 30 min/week, based on your and their schedule availability, should you be contacted. Jazz Band Jazz Band Retreat We are looking forward to a great retreat in January! Please stay tuned for more information to be posted here and shared via Student/ParentVUE in the coming days leading up to our retreat. Cougar Marching Band 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]. Additional Opportunities The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) is thrilled to announce that MPulse Performing Arts Institutes are back, in-person, for 2022!
Institutes are designed for students considering studying these areas in college and for those seeking to connect with SMTD’s renowned faculty. Participants hail from all parts of the United States as well as internationally. In addition to an outstanding educational experience, students will get to explore campus life in the bustling college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan! LEARN MORE / APPLY FOR MPULSE 2022 TODAY! We are down to the last couple weeks of 2021, and have a lot of great music to share! Here is this week's Update:
A Note From Mrs. Staniszewski: Our students and community have experienced a gratuitous amount of trauma and loss recently. Students: If you are feeling isolated, lost, scared, alone, anxious, depressed, etc., please be sure to reach out to a trusted person; whether it is a parent, myself, a section mate, a student leader, or a friend. One of our band's greatest cultural strengths has been and continues to be witnessed when we join together, particularly in navigating troubled waters. Making music helps us foster and grow social connections that can help us through the toughest of times. We have been and will continue to help pull each other out from the dark places in our lives. Know that my door and email box are always open, and that you are loved a great deal. Wishing you all the very best. Be safe, be well, reach out, and stay connected. Mrs. Staniszewski CANCELLED: Rochester Christmas Parade (Cougar MB) The Rochester Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Hometown Christmas Parade that was to be held on Sunday is now officially cancelled. There is a possibility of rescheduling, however, no additional details or timeline have been announced. Any additional developments or announcements will be publicized as they are confirmed. DSO Trip: Friday, February 4, 2022 We are excited to offer the opportunity to see the classical music concert, Rachmaninoff & Rodrigo at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on Friday, February 4th, 2022. This program explores a unique showpiece on the Spanish guitar and Rachmaninoff’s Third Symphony. Please click here see our registration form for more details and to purchase tickets. Registration and payment must be made by December 17th, 2021. Concert Ensembles (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) 5th Grade Concert (Wind Ensemble Only): Friday, December 10th On Friday, December 10th, the Wind Ensemble will be taking the auditorium stage with fellow choir and orchestra musicians to perform for 5th Grade Students from Baldwin, Hugger, McGreggor, and North Hill Elementaries. This performance will happen during the school day, beginning at 11am. Participating students will be excused from classes that day in order to perform. Please note: this performance is not open to the public. Sleigh Ride (Calling all Musicians!)! The SCHS Bands would like to welcome any SCHS alumni, faculty/staff, and family members of current SCHS Band instrumentalists to join us on stage to play the Leroy Anderson holiday classic, Sleigh Ride, for our grand concert finale. This year's Winter Concert will be on Thursday, December 16th at 7pm. If you are able to attend and join us, please RSVP by completing this form! Any alumni/family musicians joining us on stage MUST provide their own PPE (including bell cover for wind instruments). Travel Update Our Hawaii trip for 2022 has been cancelled due to low registration. Registered families will be receiving more information directly from Bob Rogers Travel regarding refunds in the near future. In lieu of our Hawaii trip, the SCHS Bands are considering a short (1-2 night) trip in Spring 2022 to take its place in our travel schedule. Your feedback is desired! Each SCHS Band student & parent is asked to please complete this survey. Large Chamber Ensembles Both large Brass (Wednesday, 3-4pm) and Large Percussion (Tuesday, 2:30-3:30pm) will meet this coming week. All participants who haven't already done so need to bring $5 for the group S&E registration and turn it in to their respective coaches. Community Service Lessons Calling all HS Band Musicians! We are re-starting our Community Service Lessons Program with the Hart MS Bands! This is a great way to earn community service hours for Key Club, NHS, Scouts, as well as have fun connecting with and helping a Hart MS Band Musician. If you/your student is interested in being a HS Mentor Musician, please complete this Google Form to have your name added to our Mentor List. Please note: Adding your name and expressing your interest doesn't necessarily mean you will be contacted by a MS student to teach. But, it does mean you are willing to teach at least one student for 30 min/week, based on your and their schedule availability, should you be contacted. Cougar Marching Band Uniform Turn-In: Monday, Dec 6th Uniform turn in for the Cougar Marching Band is scheduled for Monday, December 6th from 6-8pm. Please come at time listed based on last name: A-D 6pm E-P 6:30 Q-Z 7pm Donated Shoes will be collected at this time, along with all uniform parts: Jackets, shields, pants, etc. All students keep gloves. Jazz Band Jazz Band Retreat The Cougar Jazz Band will once again kick things off for the semester with our retreat at Embassy Suites in Troy. This year's retreat will be held Friday, January 7th (check in at 4:30pm) through Sunday, January 9th. All Cougar Jazz Band members are highly encouraged to attend! We will be working with professional jazz musicians through the weekend to help kick start our season in the best way. All clinics, meals, lodging for 2 nights and activities are included in the $180/student cost. Registration for our Jazz Band Retreat can be completed here: https://forms.gle/j3Rp7FTxMUv94F5z7 Music Boosters Announcements Parent Volunteers Needed! It takes many hands throughout our school year to help our events run smoothly. To see where help is needed, please click here to review our SCHS Music Boosters Sign-Up Genius List. 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]. Grand Traverse Pie Fundraiser Our annual Pie Fundraiser is BACK!
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