24Jun/13

Leadership Retreat Info

General, Marching Band

The PHSMB Leadership Retreat will be held on July 11th, in Bolivar, OH.  All participants should plan to meet in the parking lot of the Bolivar NTR Canoe Livery at 11:30AM.  We will canoe until approx 4PM (assuming the clarinets have learned how to paddle a canoe for this year).  A cookout will be provided from 4-5:30PM.  Parents should plan to pick you up at 5:30PM.  If you are not planning to attend, please email Mr. Smith by the end of this week.

Items to bring:

1.  Sunscreen

2.  Something to drink and any snacks you may want to eat along the way.

3.  Bathing suit if you plan on spending any time in the water.

4.  Running shoes if you plan on making the staff spend any time in the water.  *Not advisable.

5.  A check made out to Perry Band Boosters for $25 if you have not already paid your fee.

6.  Positive ways to help lead the 2013 PHSMB to our most successful season yet!

Directions:  77 South to Rt 212 (Bolivar/Zoar exit).  Turn left.  Canoe Livery will be on your right, just before the bridge.

11Jun/13

Attention all Leadership Team and Symphonic Winds members!

General, Marching Band, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

On Tuesday, June 18th, we will be interviewing our final candidates for our full time band position.  Our new staff member will be leading our 6th Grade Band, assisting with the bands at Edison and Perry High School, as well as leading our brass section for the Perry High School Marching Band.

In order to help us select the most qualified candidate, we are asking that all leadership team members and any 2013 Symphonic Winds members who are available, please show up in the HS Band Room on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30AM with your CONCERT instruments.  We will pass out a selection for each candidate to rehearse.  In addition to your instruments, please bring a pencil as we will be “adding mistakes” to our music.  (How often do you get asked to play wrong notes on purpose??)  This interview process will be over no later than 11:30AM.  If you know that you can’t make it, please email Mr. Smith ASAP so he can find someone to cover your part.

 

26May/13

Uniform Fittings

General, Marching Band

1.  Be sure to order your black Drillmaster marching band shoes prior to July!  The Band Shoppe and McCormick’s Band Supply are great places to purchase from.

2.  Uniform Fitting dates will be:

Juniors and Seniors:  July 9th 6-8 PM

Freshmen and Sophomores:  July 11th 6-8 PM

Make up date:  July 16th 6-8PM

For questions, please call Tina Metcalf at 330-806-8513

26May/13

End of Year Announcements

General, Marching Band

1.  Thanks to all for a terrific year!  We have accomplished great things and will only continue to improve to be Good, Better, Best!

2.  ALL members should have pre game music and Phantom music.  You can print music from the Marching Band page for the Phantom show.  Please make sure you print the correct part!

3.  Have La Pantera memorized before July 15th.  The more songs you get memorized, the easier the summer will be for you.  Practice a few times a week so your chops are in shape for the summer!

4.  Disney payment due on June 1st.

5.  If you do not have your marching instrument and/or concert instrument, please contact Mr. Smith ASAP!

 

22May/13

All State Recordings

General, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

If you are auditioning for All State and have any questions during the online file upload process, please contact Mr. Smith at perryband@gmail.com

There are a few known issues (such as Director ID).  You will need to email me to get that information, or stop by the office.  A reminder that all materials are due no later than May 30th.  Advice:  Get it done early in case you have any issues.  Do not wait until the last minute!

22May/13

Perry Symphonic Winds Invited to Perform at the Ohio Band Director’s Conference

General, Marching Band, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

Congratulations to the 2013 Perry Symphonic Winds for being invited to perform at the Ohio Band Director’s Conference in December!  The Symphonic Winds will be 1 of 3 high school bands from the state of Ohio to perform at this invitation only event.  The 2013 Ohio Band Director’s Conference will be held  December 6th-7th at The University of Akron.  Our performance will be Friday, December 6th.  Details to come!

14May/13

Disney Payments

General, Junior High/Middle School, Marching Band, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

1.  A reminder that the second Disney payment is due on June 1st.  It’s not too late to add yourself to the trip, but please get this done before June 1st!

2.  If you do not wish to have your student account money put towards your Disney trip, you must notify Chris Smith no later than May 20th.  Contact information can be found on the booster page.