CONGRATULATIONS to all our SCHS musicians on their efforts and performances at District Band Festival this past Saturday! This year's band festival will definitely be one to remember. We danced, marched, sang, and even tangoed on that stage... from the first downbeat to the last release, there were so many great learning and soulful moments. It is such an honor to make music with the fine young men and women at Stoney Creek!
We have another big week ahead: It's State S&E Week! Here are all the details you need to know as we move forward... Concert Ensembles A Note about Altered Schedules for the Week... SCHS will once again be hosting Choral Festival on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. With that being said, we will be spending time on Tuesday making sure the band room is ready as well as moving instruments into the band closet for the days we will not be able to use the band room. Wednesday we will be walking over to Hart MS in order to join the band classes there, while Thursday we will be in the Auxillary Gym. State Solo & Ensemble: Saturday, March 18th We once again have the privilege of hosting the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival this year! This is an honor to be asked once again, as we will be playing host to over 30 area high schools and their top musicians for this great event. In order to ensure we have a successful event, ALL SCHS Band Students will need to sign-up for at least volunteer spot. Students: Please click here to sign-up. If you are a soloist in grades 10-12 performing at State S&E, you will need to prepare a proficiency level to perform along with your solo (scales and sightreading). More information about proficiency levels and scales may be found by clicking here. The State S&E Performing Schedule can be found here:
Large Chamber Ensembles
Our last large chamber ensemble rehearsal will be after school on March 15th. Due to Choral Festival, we will be rehearsing in different rooms, but will still be rehearsing. Please plan on attending this final rehearsal to be prepared for State S&E on Saturday, March 18th! Large Percussion Ensemble will continue to meet with James on Friday after school. 2017-2018 Ensemble Auditions Ensemble auditions for this year will take place the week of April 17-21st, 2017! 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 and/or melodic minor, in as many octaves as possible. 3) Sightreading Although times for sign-up will be made available after Spring Break, students are encouraged to begin practicing their audition materials now to have the best performance possible! Upcoming Performances/Events: March 18: State Solo & Ensemble at SCHS March 28: All-City Band Concert at Adams HS (Wind Ensemble ONLY) April 6-11: NYC/Carnegie Trip! April 17-21: Wind Ensemble Auditions NYC/Carnegie TIckets Now Available! Tickets are now available for our Carnegie performance! Tickets are $20 each, and can be purchased through the Carnegie Hall Box Office at (212) 247-7800 and website. We are performing at 9:30am on Monday, April 10, 2017. http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2017/4/10/0930/AM/Symphonic-Series-for-Bands-and-Orchestras/ Upcoming Rehearsals/Events Our next rehearsal for Carnegie Hall will be Monday, March 13th, from 2:45-4:00pm. Please click here for the list of important dates for the trip, or check out the dates on our Google Calendar below! Remember: these rehearsals are necessary to ensure we are prepared for our performance. All NYC rehearsals are required! Final Trip Meeting: March 29th, 7-8pm (Chaperones meeting begins at 6pm) Remaining Rehearsals: March 6, March 13, March 20, March 27, April 6 Pit Orchestra Pit will be meeting on Tuesday and Thursday of this week, 2:45-4:30pm. Thursday's rehearsal will be held in E133 computer lab due to Choral Festival. Jazz Band We have our first performance this week for 8th Grade Welcome Night! Please arrive to SCHS for set up by 5:30pm. We will perform from 6:10-6:40pm. Due to Choral Festival, there will be NO AM rehearsals this week! (Enjoy sleeping in!) Click here to view the Jazz Band Syllabus.* Jazz Band Upcoming Performances/Events March 13: Rehearsal 5-8pm March 14: Perform for 8th Grade Welcome Night! (arrive at 5:30, perform 6:10-6:40pm) March 15 & 16: No AM rehearsal March 20: Rehearsal 5-8pm March 22 & 23: Rehearsal 6:15-7:15am March 25: Support the Tradition Performance Marching Band It's official; mark your calendars! Band Camp 2017 will be July 30-August 5th, 2017. Calendar Comments are closed.
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