November is here! Here is what’s happening in the band room this week:
Concert Ensembles 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 Mr. Horton; [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 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! Anyone not selected via lottery should have received their checks back at this point. Our official trip itinerary through Bob Rogers Travel can be found in our Documents or by clicking here: drive.google.com/open?id=0ByG3p5FBCoweUy15OE9iS016MnM Upcoming Performances/Events *December 8: 5th Grade Concert (WE only; 12:30-1:30pm) *December 13: Winter Band Concert; SCHS Auditorium, 7pm *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) Marching Band Next Rehearsal: Monday, 11/6, 6-9pm Next Performances: *End of Season Concert Celebration: Wednesday, November 15, 2017: This exciting new event for our calendar is all about starting new traditions, celebrating old ones, and honoring all our marching band & color guard members for their accomplishments over this past season! Throughout the evening, we will be perform all of our music throughout the season as well as presenting all of our marching band awards for the year while taking a look back on all we have done throughout the season. Please invite your friends and families to join us in the SCHS Auditorium for a great night of music, honors, and memories! Timeline available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VtGL3mIAn-YXPAZkTFZzfsyfFdYJBAd0OtZetKjF2bc *Village Tree Lighting: Friday, November 17, 2017: The SCHS Cougar Marching Band will help ring in the holiday season at the Village of Rochester Hills for their annual tree-lighting ceremony. Timeline available by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zanAsMRKbMOKJdyt8ttCYR4Dxmaoc9ExCLCQ8TkM9Us *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 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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