We have another busy, exciting week ahead of us in the band room as we wrap up the month of September! Here is this week's update...
Music Boosters The SCHS Music Boosters will be holding their 2016-17 kick-off/orientation meeting tomorrow, Monday, September 26th, at 8pm in the band/choir rooms! Come learn who the music boosters are, welcome our new band/choir families, learn how boosters help support our music students throughout the year, meet this year's music booster board, discuss the results of the recent communication survey, and hear about all the events coming up for this school year! All parents are highly encouraged to attend, especially our new/incoming families! Concert Ensembles Spirit wear: New for this year, we have SCHS Band spirit wear for our concert ensembles! To view the offerings and place an order, please visit: scbands16.itemorder.com CODE: PPCK6. Don't delay! Orders/website close on October 3rd at 11:59PM. Community Service Lessons: LAST CALL for mentors for our Community Service Lessons program! We need YOU! This annual partnership with the Hart MS provides a great service for our younger band students, as well as a great volunteer opportunity for our SCHS students needing community service hours for NHS, Key Club, etc. Sign-up to be a mentor on Google Classroom today! SCHS Bands to NYC 2017! The Stoney Creek HS Band Program was selected by Manhattan Concert Productions to perform at Carnegie Hall on Monday, April 10th, 2017! This is a very prestigious opportunity for our students, as well as a great opportunity to travel to NYC and have a great time with the band! If you have not yet registered for this trip and would like to do so, please see Mrs. Staniszewski for itinerary and registration information. There is VERY limited space still available! Upcoming Performances/Events: Sept 26: Music Booster Orientation/Welcome Meeting; 8pm, SCHS Choir Room Oct 19: Fall Concert #1 (Concert Band, Symphony Band); 7pm, SCHS Auditorium Oct 20: Fall Concert #2 (Wind Ensemble); 7pm, SCHS Auditorium Oct 26: MSBOA District 4 S&E registration forms & money due! (Forms can be found here.) Nov 11: Breaking Winds Quartet performance at Adams HS (details TBA) Marching Band Get ready for HOCO week! We have a busy week ahead, both preparing for Friday's Homecoming Game with the 8th Grade Band from Hart MS, as well as continuing our preparations for MSBOA MB Festival on Thursday, October 13th! This Week's Rehearsals: Monday 9/26, 6-9pm (With the 8th Gr Band from Hart MS); Wednesday 9/28, 6:15-7:15am; Thursday, 9/29, 6:15-7:15am. Calling All Alumni for HOCO 2016! We are looking for any available SCHS Band Alumni to come and join us for pre-game on Friday's game! Please spread the word! All interested/available alumni are asked to join us at 5:30pm in the band room before we will warm up at 6pm, and march into the field together before pre-game! Please see the timeline below for more details! Spirit wear: The official Band Camp 2016 Quote shirt is now available for order! For more details, be sure to visit our ordering website: scbandcamp16.itemorder.com CODE: BWRKA Choose from quick dry fabric or cotton! Orders are being taken now through OCT. 2nd, 11:59 pm. Upcoming Performances: (Click links for each event's timeline): Sept 30: HOCO/8th Grade Game Oct 13: MSBOA MB Festival Oct 14: Away Game at Adams HS Oct 21: Home Game /Senior Night vs. RHS Nov 20*: Red Wings Performance *Please note: Bus transportation for the Red Wings is available ONLY for those students NOT attending the game after performing. Also, there will be NO truck for this performance (much like Arts & Apples). Dec 4: Rochester XMas Parade (Timeline TBD) Opportunities The brass faculty at Michigan State University is hosting a special day for brass students on October 22, called Top Brass. It is designed for more serious brass students wanting to learn how to play in a brass ensemble. It does require a 3-minute audition/audio file to be sent in by October 7th. Players will receive notification as soon as their audio file has been received by MSU. For more information, please see the flyer below.
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