It's hard to come up with the words to describe our trip to New York City... from seeing some incredible shows, taking in some historic sights, working with Mr. Frank Ticheli, to performing on one of the world's most famous stages, it certainly was a remarkable journey. Many, many thanks to all those who helped this dream trip become a reality for our program!
For those interested in giving a some input for future travel with SCHS Bands, we have an informal survey up on our secure facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/StoneyCreekHSBands/ We travel bi-annually, so our next trip will be in 2019, 2021, etc. Please note that this survey is only collecting data on interest for future trips; actual locations will be determined based on available performance opportunities, time of year, availability, etc. You can find our survey pinned to the top of the page.
As we head further into April, we look ahead to the Spring Musical, Spring Band Concert, Band Banquet, Chamber Music Night at Rochester Park, and much more! Here is this week's update: Concert Ensembles 2017-2018 Ensemble Auditions Ensemble auditions for this year will take place this week. Sign-ups are posted in the band room; all SCHS Instrumentalists are encouraged to audition! Those students wishing to audition for Wind Ensemble should be prepared to play three components: 1) A solo of their choosing that demonstrates their best playing. 2) Up to 5 scales (major, melodic minor and chromatic) in as many octaves as possible. 3) Sightreading Good luck to everyone auditioning! Upcoming Performances/Events: April 17-21: Wind Ensemble Auditions May 10: Spring Band Concert, 7PM, SCHS Auditorium May 17: Band Banquet, Addison Oaks May 22: Chamber Music Night, 5-8:30PM, Rochester Park Bandshell Pit Orchestra Tech week begins this week! Dinner is served around 4:30pm; all students are welcome to eat dinner with the cast and crew before each rehearsal! Our pit will begin rehearsing at 5:30pm, followed by cast/crew will joining us at 6:30pm each evening. Rehearsals should go until about 9:00/9:30pm each night. Tickets for this year's Spring Musical, Sister Act, are now available and going fast! Be sure to visit our official website to purchase yours today! http://www.sisteractschs.com/ Jazz Band We will resume our regular rehearsals in May, as we look ahead to our final performances. Click here to view the Jazz Band Syllabus.* Jazz Band Upcoming Performances/Events Resume Monday, May 1, 5-8pm May 3 & 4, 6:15-7:15AM May 8, 6-9PM NO AM Rehearsal May 10 May 11, 6:15-7:15AM May 15, 6-9PM Honors Convocation: May 16 (Evening Report Time TBD) Band Banquet: May 17 (report at 5:30PM to set up, perform 6:00-6:45PM) Chamber Music Night: May 22 (report at 7:30PM, perform 8-8:30PM) Marching Band The time has come to begin anticipating our 2017-2018 season! Drum Major Workshops: Anyone interested in auditioning to join the ranks as a Drum Major for the Cougar Marching Band should plan on attending these workshops! Workshops will be held Tuesday, April 25th and Thursday, April 27th from 2:30-3:30pm. Learn to conduct, field commands, and much more! Auditions to be held on Thursday, May 11th after school. All interested in auditioning must also submit a written essay prior to the audition; audition essay prompts will be made available during the week of workshops. Section Leader Auditions: Anyone interested in becoming a section leader for the Cougar Marching Band should plan on attending auditions on Monday, May 8th after school. All interested in auditioning must also submit a written essay prior to the audition; audition essay prompts will be made available in late April. Drumline Workshop/Auditions: Mr. John Scharf will be returning to conduct our Drumline Workshop and Auditions on May 15, 16, and 18th from 3-5pm each day. Anyone interested in auditioning for the 2017-2018 drumline should plan on attending. Drumline packets will be made available as soon as they have been updated and are ready for distribution. Marching Band Registration Night: Registration night for the 2017-2018 Cougar Marching Band will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd from 6-8PM in the SCHS Band Room. Come to get signed up for the season, fitted for uniforms and shoes, check out our new Spirit Wear options, meet your fellow section mates/leaders, and much more! It's official; mark your calendars! Band Camp 2017 will be July 30-August 5th, 2017 at Little Pine Island Salvation Army Camp in Comstock Park, MI. Calendar Comments are closed.
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