We have just a few weeks before our Pre-Festival Concerts, District Festival at Clarkston HS, and State Solo & Ensemble! Please read on for the details on these and more for the weeks to come!
SCHS Music Booster Scholarships: February 18th, 2020 The SCHS Music Boosters will once again be holding auditions for $1000 in scholarships specifically for SCHS Band students. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in a band class for the 2020-2021 school year. More information can be found by clicking here. Scholarship auditions will be held the evening of February 18th, 2020; letters of intent are due THIS Monday, February 10th, 2020. Available time slots for auditions are posted on the band room door. Concert Ensembles (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) Sectional Day: Wednesday, February 12th Our annual Sectional Day will be on Wednesday, February 12th! Looking forward to having our coaches in to work with us on our Festival music! State Solo & Ensemble State S&E is coming up on Saturday, March 14th, 2020! As soon as performance times are available, they will be publicized here. For those students who will be performing a proficiency solo (gr 10-12), proficiency information can be found here: State S&E Proficiency Information (Grades 10-12 Soloists Only) Stoney Creek Bands has a tradition of excellence in being invited to host MSBOA's State Solo & Ensemble for the last 15+ years, and we once again look forward to hosting this important qualifying event this year! This is a huge honor to be asked to host, as we will be playing host to over 30 area high schools and their top musicians for this great event. Because of the size and importance of this event, we need all hands on deck to ensure it is successful! ALL SCHS Band Students must sign-up for at least one volunteer spot. We are also in need of as many parents as possible to volunteer, donate goods, or both. Please help us continue our tradition of excellence in hosting this prestigious event! You can help by following the links below: Concessions Needs Sign-Up Genius MSBOA Festival Dates Announced! The SCHS Bands will be performing for District 4 MSBOA Band Festival on Saturday, March 7th at Clarkston HS! Please see this event's timeline for more information on transportation, performance times, and other important details. SCHS Bands to Hawaii in 2021 Get ready for the trip of a lifetime! The SCHS Bands will be traveling to Honolulu, Hawaii in 2021. Any student enrolled in a concert ensemble class (Concert Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble) is invited to travel with us. Activities include a clinic with instructors at the University of Hawaii, performing at both the USS Arizona Memorial and Ala Moana Center, along with visiting multiple cultural sites and experiences. Trip Registration is now LIVE! All travel documents and trip information for this amazing opportunity can be found by clicking here. Please note, space on this trip will be limited; the best way to guarantee travel is to register early! Jazz Band Jazz Band will rehearse on Monday (5:30-7:30pm), Wednesday and Thursday (6:15-7:15am) this week. Please be sure to turn in your Jazz Band Syllabus slips if you have not already done so. Jesse Elder to perform with Postmodern Jukebox on Friday, March 20th! Jesse will be performing with PMJ on tour at the Fillmore in Detroit on Friday, March 20th! We are hoping to get a group together for this great opportunity to see and hear Jesse in his element- please consider joining us for this awesome concert! If you'd like to buy tickets, Groupon is currently offering discounted tickets here: https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-lnc-scott-bradlee-postmodern-jukebox-detroit-2020 Marching Band Volunteering: We need YOU! The Marching Band season may be coming to a close, but we are already looking ahead to Band Camp 2020! Please see our Volunteering page to sign up for one of our committees! Leadership Meetings We have our next Leadership meeting this Tuesday, 2:45-3:45pm! We will be breaking out into our new committees, discussing MB show ideas for next season, pep band, and starting on some new projects. These meetings are open to ALL SCHS Band members who wish to attend. Those interested in a section leader or drum major position in the Cougar MB need to attend, as your attendance will be noted as a part of the application process in the spring. Leadership meetings dates for the rest of the year include:
Fundraising Panera Bread: Saturday, February 15, 2020 We also have a fundrasing night scheduled at Panera Bread from 4-8pm on Saturday, February 15th at the South Livernois location! Simply show this flier (printed or on your phone) to have the proceeds from your order to come back to the SCHS Music Boosters! (There is also a code to use for mobile orders!) Extra-Curricular Performance Opportunities North Oakland Concert Band Concerto Competition The seventh annual NOCB Concerto Competition auditions will be held February 20, 2020 at Lake Orion High School. The winner will receive $1,000 and will perform with the band during their spring concert at the Lake Orion High School Auditorium in Lake Orion, MI. Students who wish to apply must meet the following criteria:
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