We have a HUGE Weekly Update! Please be sure to read on for all the details regarding our upcoming week and the weeks to come!
Band Registration for 2018-2019 The on line registration is now open for all of Stoney Creek's music programs. This registration is separate from the class registration that was completed earlier. This allows music students to sign up to go to camp, get their uniforms, performance attire, etc. Please click on the following link to register your music student. It should take less than 10 minutes to fill out and you will receive a confirmation email stating that you have completed the process. https://goo.gl/forms/FDJL9Y7dL0D1QHhY2 We will finalize the registration on May 22nd. This night will be for getting fitted for uniforms, dress attire, spirit wear, as well as pay for items. Your student will also meet their fellow students, and if in marching band, their section leaders. It is very important that all attend. This is for all marching band, band ensemble and choir students and will be from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Stoney Creek in the music wing (Auditorium side). We will complete the registration in the following groups: Last Names A thru D: 5:00 - 5:45 pm Last Names E thru Ko: 5:45 - 6:30 pm Last Names Kr thru R: 6:30 - 7:15 pm Last Names S thru Z: 7:15 - 8:00 pm If you cannot attend in your designated time slot, please come when you are available. Your on line registration needs to be completed prior to the May 22nd date for us to process your information accurately. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Daniel at [email protected] Concert Ensembles Spring Band Concert: Wednesday, May 9th Our last performance in the SCHS auditorium for this school year will be on Wednesday, May 9th. Students will need to report in concert dress at 5:30pm for our combined rehearsal/sound check. We will begin at 7:00pm. A reminder that all students are asked to provide a nut free treat for our after glow. Students are welcome to drop them off upon arrival, or have someone else drop it off prior to 6:30pm. Large Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal The Large Percussion Ensemble will rehearse after school on Wednesday, May 9th prior to performing for our Spring Concert on May 9th. Wind Ensemble Auditions for 2018-2019 A hearty thank you and congratulations to all who auditioned for ensembles over the last week! It is always a treat to hear the fruits of your practicing shine through! If anyone would like to talk to be about their auditions, please contact Mrs. Staniszewski to make an appointment. Results are available in the band room and on our Facebook group page. Chamber Music Night Our sign-up for Chamber Music Night is now live! One person per group needs to sign up for a performance time. (Be sure to list all the members in your performing group when you sign up.) Be sure to sign up for as many consecutive minutes as you need to complete your performance. (i.e., if you have 2:30 music, you will need to sign up for 3 minutes worth of slots.) ALL STUDENTS (other than those in the large percussion ensemble) need to sign up for a performance time, no matter which track you chose for your Chamber Music Project (portfolio or S&E). https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054ba9ae2da1f49-2018 Memorial Day Performance Each year, Rochester hosts a very special Memorial Day celebration that features one of our three high school band programs and this year it is our honor to perform for this momentous occasion! Music will be passed out and rehearsed in all three band classes after our Spring Concert. All band students are asked to participate- Marching Band & Concert Ensembles. The performance will begin at 10:30am at the War Memorial at Livernois and Avon Roads. Dress for this performance will be navy polos & khaki pants/shorts (MB Summer Uniform). Parking will be available at Rivercrest Banquet Center, directly across from the memorial location. For more information, please contact Mrs. Staniszewski. We are also in need of two trumpet players to assist with playing taps. Please contact Mrs. Staniszewski if you are able to assist with this portion of the ceremony. Upcoming Performances/Events *May 9: Spring Band Concert (Report at 5:30pm for Megaband rehearsal) *May 16: Band Banquet at Addison Oaks *May 21: Chamber Music Night at Rochester Municipal Park *May 22: Music Dept. Registration Night *May 28: Memorial Day Performance (Marching Band/Concert Ensembles) *June: Commencement at the O'Rena (Oakland University) Jazz Band Monday, May 7th: Cliff Bell’s Combined Performance w/ Adams HS Jazz Band Our first big performance is coming up fast! Students are asked to arrive to Cliff Bell’s at 4:30pm for a 5:00pm set-up/soundcheck. Please let Mrs. Staniszewski know if you need transportation assistance, or if you are able to help drive/carpool other students/equipment. Students needing transportation will need to have a signed note by a parent/guardian giving permission to carpool with one of our parent drivers. Our performance set will begin at 6pm and the SCHS Jazz Bands will perform first, followed by the Adams Jazz Band. Out set will finish at 8pm. It’s going to be an AWESOME SHOW! We hope you can join us for a historic performance- the SCHS Jazz Bands have some fantastic sets, and for the first time, will feature two jazz singers as a part of our line-up! For those wishing to attend attend this special performance, there will be a $10 cover charge at the door. Reservations can be made through Cliff Bell’s Website or by phone. Cliff Bell’s Information: 2030 Park Ave. Detroit, MI 48226 313.961.2543 (http://www.cliffbells.com/reservations/) Saturday, May 12: Performance at the Falle’s Home In fulfillment of our agreement from last year’s Support the Tradition silent auction, we have been asked to perform at Mr. and Mrs. Falle’s Home on Saturday, May 12th. We will arrive at 6:30 pm to set up for a 7pm Performance. Families wishing to see the performance are also invited to stay and listen to the performance! Refreshments will be provided for all following the set. Please contact Mrs Staniszewski for the address. Upcoming Performances/Events: *May 7: SCHS Jazz Bands perform at Cliff Bell's! *May 12: Performance at the Falle’s Home *May 14: Rehearsal 6:00-8pm (Concert & Jazz Instruments for Honors Con.) *May 15: Honors Convocation @ SCHS *May 16: Band Banquet at Addison Oaks *May 21: Chamber Music Night (Final Performance!) Pit Orchestra (Fiddler on the Roof) BRAVO to all our student musicians, cast, and crew on producing a successful production of Fiddler On The Roof! Marching Band Drum Major Auditions Drum Major Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 10th beginning immediately after school. All interested candidates are also asked to turn in their essays prior to this date. Section Leader Interviews Section Leader Interviews will be held on Monday, May 14th beginning immediately after school. All interested candidates are also asked to turn in their essays prior to this date. Drumline Auditions Drumline workshops/auditions will be held on Friday, May 11, 18, and 25th from 2:30-4:30pm. Packets for those interested in auditioning are available outside the band room office. Memorial Day Performance Each year, Rochester hosts a very special Memorial Day celebration that features one of our three high school band programs and this year it is our honor to perform for this momentous occasion! Music will be passed out and rehearsed in all three band classes after our Spring Concert. All band students are asked to participate- Marching Band & Concert Ensembles. The performance will begin at 10:30am at the War Memorial at Livernois and Avon Roads. Dress for this performance will be navy polos & khaki pants/shorts (MB Summer Uniform). Parking will be available at Rivercrest Banquet Center, directly across from the memorial location. For more information, please contact Mrs. Staniszewski. Leadership Workshop: Our final leadership workshop date will be after school on Monday, May 21st. All section leaders, drum majors, to-be seniors, and other interested persons are invited to attend. Upcoming Dates: *DM Auditions: May 10 *Section Leader Interviews: May 14 *Workshop (2:45-4:00pm): May 21 *MB Registration Night: May 22, 6-8pm *Memorial Day Performance: May 28 Opportunities OU Golden Grizzlies Jazz Camp (students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2018) Join the Oakland University jazz faculty for the inaugural Golden Grizzlies Jazz Camp! This week-long camp will give young jazz students the opportunity to rehearse and perform in jazz combos and to attend workshops in composing/arranging, jazz concepts and styles, improvisation, jazz ensemble techniques, entrepreneurship and leadership. Students will learn a variety of genres including straight-ahead jazz, Latin, funk and more. Click here for their flier/more information! SCHS Bands Trip 2019 SCHS Bands will be traveling to Walt Disney World on February 14-19, 2019! This once-in-a-lifetime trip will consist of two different performance opportunities: Performing on a Disney Stage in Walt Disney World (as professional performers with Disney Entertainment), as well as working with a studio musician in a professional recording studio environment to record our own film soundtracks. While we are down in Orlando, we will also visit all four Disney theme parks. Any student enrolled in a year-long band class for the 2018-2019 school year is invited to register for this trip! UPDATE: We currently have 38 students and 1 chaperone registered for this trip! The first 55 people to register (6 chaperones, 49 students) will have guaranteed seats, after which a waiting list will open. In order for the trip to proceed, the minimum number of travelers must be met (6 chaperones, 49 students). Should we hit 80 people (8 chaperones, 72 students) or more, the waiting list will be cleared and anyone who registers will be cleared for travel. To view our tentative itinerary, see pricing and accommodations, and registration directions for this exciting travel opportunity, please click here. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Staniszewski with any questions-- we want to make sure EVERY student who wants to travel with us has the opportunity to do so. The last time SCHS Bands traveled to Orlando, we had over 80 students performing all together- and it was AMAZING! We hope you will join us for this magical trip! Oakland University is offering a number of free masterclasses and concerts in the coming weeks! (Full event offerings available by clicking here.) Comments are closed.
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