I hope this finds each of our SCHS Music families well-rested after the long holiday weekend! As finish out November and head into December, we have our final Monday night MB rehearsal before our final parade next Sunday, our chamber ensembles continue to rehearse, and we look ahead to some great performances...
Concert Ensembles DSO Concert: Friday, December 1st A reminder to those who were on the FINAL DSO ATTENDEE LIST: Mrs. Irons has all tickets and will distribute them as you arrive on Friday, December 1st to get on the bus. We will be getting on the bus at the Auditorium entrance of SCHS. Looking forward to a fun evening!! If you did not see the FINAL DSO list, please contact Mrs. Irons for confirmation. And a big THANK YOU to Mrs. Irons for arranging this wonderful opportunity! Winter Concert: Wednesday, December 13th Our Winter Band Concert is coming up on Wednesday, December 13th. Students will need to report to the Auditorium at 5pm for a dress rehearsal of our combined selection. The concert will begin at 7pm, and feature all three of our Band classes, as well as selected chamber ensembles and our combined Band finale with special guest conductor, Dr. Skedel! Yearbook Photos: Friday, December 15th Mrs. Steen will be coming in to take group photos for the yearbook on Friday, December 15th. Please remember to bring in your concert dress/uniform on this day! Solo & Ensemble Clinics: Tuesday, December 19th Our annual Solo & Ensemble Clinics are coming up on Tuesday, December 19th. All events participating in Solo & Ensemble (with the exception of those working with hired coaches) are required to sign up for one of the 10 minute performance/ clinic slots offered from 3-6pm. Sign-ups will be made available in the band room soon. Large Chamber Ensembles Our large chamber ensembles rehearsal schedules are set and posted on our Google Calendar! If you have any questions about which group you have been assigned, please ask your respective group director. Please note: your attendance at these rehearsals are part of your chamber music project grade and are required. If you need to be absent, you must notify your director in advance (less than 24 hours notice is not acceptable), and all music department attendance policies apply. Large Woodwind Ensembles (directed by Ms. Rever; [email protected]): -Group 1: Wednesdays (beginning 11/8/17) from 2:45-3:45pm -Group 2: Fridays (beginning 11/10/17) from 2:45-3:45pm Large Brass Ensembles (directed by Tristan Hughes; [email protected]): -Group 1: Thursdays (beginning 11/16/17): from 3:15-4:15pm -Group 2: Tuesdays (beginning 11/14/17): from 3:15-4:15pm Large Percussion Ensemble (directed by James Watkins; [email protected]): -Thursday 11/2, 11/9 -Fridays (beginning 11/17) from 2:45-4:00pm Upcoming Performances/Events *December 8: 5th Grade Concert (WE only; 12:30-1:30pm) *December 13: Winter Band Concert; SCHS Auditorium, 7pm *December 15: Yearbook Photos during all classes (students will need their concert dress/uniforms on this day!) *December 19: —Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Scholarship Auditions (during all classes) —S&E Clinics, 3-6pm (All S&E solos & small ensembles must sign up for a time slot! Sing-ups will be available in December) Chicago/Hamilton Trip Our participant list is set and has been posted on Facebook and in the band room. Thank you to all for your interest in this trip! Our official trip itinerary through Bob Rogers Travel can be found in our Documents or by clicking here: drive.google.com/open?id=0ByG3p5FBCoweUy15OE9iS016MnM Marching Band Next Rehearsal: Monday, 11/27, 6-9pm Next Performances: *Rochester Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 3, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will again be marching in this annual hometown tradition. Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjVJGS_-nchiEaPBicBPLeELm9plIrZqk8LImG0nuGo Leadership Workshop: These monthly leadership workshops are open to all SCHS Music students. Students attending the workshops are not required to audition for drum major or section leader, however, participation in these workshops will be taken into account for Drum Major and Section Leader auditions in the spring. Any student wishing to participate is asked to begin by obtaining a copy of the book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. (We will be using this edition of the book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change https://www.amazon.com/dp/14t51639619/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6zyeAb2F5FMAH ) Workshop dates (all are 2:45-4:00pm): December 11, January 22, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 14* *Please note, the final date will be our leadership orientation for all section leaders and drum majors for the 2018 season. Opportunities Oakland University is offering a number of free masterclasses and concerts in the coming weeks! These events include: (Full event offerings available by clicking here.)
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to perform works for Dr. Heisler in preparation for Solo and Ensemble festivals. For more information, visit oakland.edu/mtd/workshops Comments are closed.
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