We are mid-way through November and working towards our Winter Concert, first drafts of compositions, and look ahead to Jazz Band starting next week! All the details for this week and the weeks ahead are in this week's Update: Concert Ensembles (CB, SB, WE) Large Brass and Percussion Ensembles Our Large Brass and Percussion ensembles will continue meeting this week and every Thursday leading up to Solo & Ensemble. Students are responsible for attending all rehearsals or may be released from performing with the group. Please notify Mrs. Staniszewski and the coach for each large ensemble of any unavoidable conflicts that may arise.
Winter Concert: December 19, 2023 Our SCHS Bands Winter Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 19th. Students will need to arrive at 5:30pm for a combined rehearsal/set the stage prior to our concert beginning at 7:00pm. We would love to have YOU join us on stage for our annual Sleigh Ride Winter Concert closer! If you play an instrument, or even have a set of bells to jingle on stage, please consider joining us for this festive closing to our performance. Any interested alumni, parents, or family members are welcome to join us. Please complete this RSVP to save your spot, get music/instruments, and sign up for email updates. Chamber Music Composition Assignment All Concert Ensemble students were assigned our annual Composition assignment in Google Classroom earlier this month. These compositions will be passed along to our Middle School Band friends to be performed in May at our Chamber Music Night. First drafts are due Thursday, December 21st. Composition Assignment Guideline & Deadline Reference Sheet Cougar Jazz Band The Cougar Jazz Band will kick off this Monday, November 20th, 5-6pm in the band room. We will meet again from 5-6pm on Monday, November 27th, and then begin our regular 5-8pm rehearsals on Monday, December 11th. For more information including our tentative performance calendar, please review our syllabus for this year's Jazz Band by clicking here. (Dates tentative, subject to shift until confirmed.) If you happen to learn of anyone interested in Jazz Band, BE SURE TO TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR ASAP to ensure Jazz Band gets added on to your schedule! Cougar Marching Band Future Events: 11/20: PM Rehearsal (Beginning at 6, likely to end early) 11/27: PM Rehearsal (Beginning at 6, likely to end early) 12/3: Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade CMB at LCA for Detroit Pistons CANCELLED Unfortunately, the Cougar Marching Band will no longer be performing at Little Caesar's Arena on December 2nd. Those who have purchased tickets for this event will be contacted by group sales next week and given two options for moving forward: to keep those tickets already purchased and attend the game, or receive a refund for their ticket purchase. Please be sure to check for communication from Group Sales in the near future to make your selection. Student Leadership Meetings Leadership Meetings dates for the rest of this year will be: December 11th (4:00pm), January 22nd (4:00pm), March 11th (4:00pm), April 8th (2:30pm), May 6th (4:00pm), and June 3rd (2:30pm). Students, please mark your calendars- we'd love to have your voice in the meetings! Wreath & Garland Fundraiser Use this link to see our new wreath & garland fundraiser. Click “shop online” to take you to the online store. 15% of sales goes to the music program at Stoney. Thanks for your continued support! https://www.lynchcreekfundraising.com/c/300574 Extra-Curricular Opportunities
PTSA Reflections Competition This year's theme is "I am Hopeful Because...". Students can submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. Entry forms along with program guidelines are available in the Main Office from Mrs. Parsons or on the PTSA website. Any students with questions can email Mrs. Haan or see Mrs. Parsons in the Main Office. The Reflections program is free and open to all Stoney students. Entries will be accepted until Monday, November 13. Comments are closed.
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