Good luck to all our student musicians performing at State Solo & Ensemble this weekend and a big THANK YOU to all our volunteers and donors helping us to provide this opportunity for students! None of this would be possible without your generosity of time and resources-- THANK YOU again and again!
Future Music Booster Meetings: Tue. 5/9/23 7 PM in room E131 Tue. 6/13/23 7 PM in room E131 Concert Ensembles (CB, SB, WE) Congratulations to all our honored student musicians who performed at State S&E this past weekend! As we look ahead, we shift gears to begin preparations for our Spring Concert, Spring Band Banquet, honors, and more.
Wind Ensemble Auditions Students interested in auditioning for the 2023-2024 SCHS Wind Ensemble will have the opportunity to audition during the last week of April. Auditions consist of three parts:
To reserve your audition time, please sign up here. Travel Survey: We will be looking ahead to traveling again as a band program in 2025. If you/your student are planning to participate in our SCHS Bands in 2025, we would love your ideas! Please complete this survey to provide us with your input for future trips. SCHS Bands 2025 Travel Survey Cougar Jazz Band MSBOA Jazz Festival: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Please click here for more details and to view our timeline. PLEASE NOTE: We need 2-3 parent chaperones for this performance in order for us to attend. At the present we have ONE. Please consider volunteering to join us for this if you are a Jazz Band parent. Thank you! In The Tradition: Jazz at Music Hall: Tuesday, April 4, 2023Please note: the per-person cover fee for this performance has gone up. This rise in cover was absolutely necessary to cover necessary costs to put on this performance. Cougar Marching Band
Leadership Auditions and Interviews If you are a returning member of the Cougar Marching Band for 2023-2024, and are interested in a leadership position within the CMB, stay tuned to this spot for more information regarding Drum Major Auditions and Leadership Interviews. Be sure to also join us for our Leadership Meetings for more information as well. SCHS Marching Percussion Calling all SCHS Percussionists! Our drop in clinics have begun in anticipation of auditions happening later in the spring! 2023-24 packets for both our frontline and drumline can be found here: Frontline Packet Drumline Packet Student Leadership Meetings Our next student leadership meeting is coming up on Monday, April 10 at 2:30pm. All students are welcome, and those seeking a future leadership role are highly encouraged. Each committee will be looking ahead to the spring and helping to plan for the end of the year and into next year. Take Your Child to Work Day Instrument Petting Zoo Sign-Up (5th Hr, Th 4/27) Upcoming Leadership Meeting Dates: May 8th (2:30pm) June 5th (2:30pm). Fundraisers RaiseRight card program This is our primary source of SAF fundraising this year! Overall, this is a program where we get a percentage back from any gift cards purchased. No extra fees. You can buy physical gift cards and use as gifts. Perfect for the holidays! Or you can buy reloadable cards or e-cards that you can use yourself at stores you normally buy from anyway. To get started, click here to create an account linked to our SCHS Music Boosters. RaiseRight will be running several specials, especially near the holiday season. Their biggest discount days are called Raise Days and they are Thursday and Friday of this week. So register asap to take advantage of these specials. Extracurricular Opportunities Olivet College Percussion Day Calling all percussionists! Olivet College is hosting their annual Percussion Day on April 1, 2023. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their talent and learn from current Olivet College band members and directors. The day is filled with fun rehearsals, clinics, and performances-- lunch is also provided! Please use this link to register: https://slate.to/mQwX0SDw. Oakland Youth Orchestra Auditions This April and May, OYO will once again be holding Spring Auditions virtually via Zoom. We have found this platform has worked well for our audition process. New student audition signup will open on April 3rd via our website HERE. Current members can sign up for their auditions beginning March 17. More information about OYO auditions can be found here. This Spring we are also bringing back our Open Rehearsal and Information Night for the string orchestras. The Open Rehearsal will take place on March 23, beginning at 6:45 - 8:15 pm at University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, where our Studio String and String Orchestras practice. There will also be information sessions for prospective families to learn more about the OYO program and our philosophy, as well as a chance to ask questions. University of Michigan Youth Ensembles 2023-2024 Auditions Greetings from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater & Dance! We are excited to announce applications for the 2023-2024 Michigan Youth Ensemble Season are now available! Please visit the Michigan Youth Ensembles Website for information on application / audition requirements. Applications for most ensembles are due Sunday, April 2nd, with live auditions occurring Saturday, April 15th, and Sunday, April 16th. Questions about auditions, applications, or the upcoming season? Contact the Engagement & Outreach Team via email at [email protected] From The Top Podcast seeks Young Musicians from Rochester! From the Top, a music nonprofit organization most widely known for its radio program on NPR. From the Top will be recording a radio show in Michigan during their 2023-2024 season featuring young musicians from around the state, and is looking for Rochester Community Schools musicians apply to take part in our Fellowship, which includes the radio (and podcast) recording. What is From the Top? From the Top is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the stories, talents, and character of young classically-trained musicians ages 8-18. Selected students will take part in our Fellowship, which includes recording for our NPR radio program and participating in virtual workshops with their peers that explore career opportunities in the arts, audio production, community engagement, and more. Apply at: apply.fromthetop.org Also, for any dedicated young musicians with financial need who are in need of funds to support their musical growth (such as by making it possible for them to purchase their own instrument, take regular private lessons, or attend a summer music program), From the Top also offers the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award, a need-based award of up to $10,000 given in conjunction with full participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship. In order to provide the best opportunity to be considered for all of their radio programs next season, students are encouraged to apply by June 15, 2023. Scholarship Opportunities for Graduating Seniors Lawrence Tech Marching Band Scholarships Graduating Seniors who attend Lawrence Tech and become a band member are eligible to earn: · $6,500 BAND SCHOLARSHIP · PRIORITY CLASS REGISTRATION · EARLY/LATE MOVE-IN AND OUT · BAND SWAG AND MORE · An opportunity to be a part of the LTU LEGACY! *Students do not have to be a music major or minor to be eligible for scholarships. Any students interested in joining the LTU Marching Band can complete the "Join the Band Form" on our website https://www.ltu.edu/bands/jointheband.asp Comments are closed.
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