06Jan/13

Announcements Week of 1/7/2013

General, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

1.  Winds Ensemble exams will take place this Wednesday!  If your group needs after school help, please sign up on the sheets on the bulletin board.

2.  Thanks to all who signed up for Pep Band!  Next game is this Friday!  Only 2 left after this week, so be sure to sign up.

3.  On January 30 or 31, the Ohio University Faculty Woodwind Quintet will perform for Symphonic Winds/Concert Band.  Following this brief performance, all flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, and horn players will attend master classes with members of this group (all professors at Ohio University).  This is a great opportunity for our high school students, so please plan to attend!

21Dec/12

Solo and Ensemble Information

General, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

Please click here to view the registration information for Solo and Ensemble contest.

You need to make sure that your name, event, and composition are all entered correctly.  If corrections need to be made, please email Mr. Smith at perryband@gmail.com ASAP.  It is VERY important that this information is submitted correctly.  If you do not have an accompanist listed, please submit that information via email before school resumes.  It is your responsibility to line up an accompanist.

If your name is missing from this list, let us know immediately.

Have a safe and relaxing break.  PRACTICE!

21Dec/12

Solo/Ensemble Accompanists

General, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

Attention all students taking a solo to contest:

Unless your solo is unaccompanied, you must have an accompanist!  Several of you left the accompanist name blank.  Please get this taken care of over break, and email the name of your accompanist to Mr. Smith.  If you are having trouble finding an accompanist:  1.  Talk to your lessons teacher.  2.  Visit the website and look under accompanists/lessons.

19Dec/12

Disney Payment Information

General, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

Payment information for the 2013 Disney Trip is now available on the Disney Trip link!  All payments are to be made online (no money to Perry Band Boosters).  Please download/view the information, fill out the requested forms and send first payment no later than April 1st.  Please be sure to read ALL of the information so you are aware of cancellation policies, etc.

Click here to download/view form

17Dec/12

Announcements Week of 12/17/2012

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

1.  Jazz Ensemble and 6th Grade Band performance this Tuesday at Pfeiffer.  Concert begins at 7PM.  Jazz Ensemble members should arrive at Pfeiffer no later than 6:30, in all black dress clothes. (black dress pants, black dress shirt, black dress shoes….black jeans are not dress pants!)  We will perform, followed by the 6th Grade Band.  The concert should conclude around 7:45.

2.  6th Grade Band members should arrive at Pfeiffer no later than 6:15PM.  Concert Dress for 6th graders will be your band polo shirt, black dress pants, black dress shoes, and black socks.  Tennis shoes and jeans are not permitted.

3.  Reminder that Winds Exam part 2 will take place when we return from break.  You will be graded on your ensembles, which will perform in front of all Winds members.  We are available to work with your groups after school, but you must sign up.  Solo/Ensemble contest will be here before you know it!

4.  Solo/Ensemble fees and forms are due no later than this Thursday!  Checks should be made payable to Perry Band Boosters.  Solos: $16  Ensembles: $21

5.  Basketball Pep Band this coming Friday!  Please sign up on the sheet in the main band room.  Arrive at 6PM for pizza and rehearsal.  Please remember to bring your flip folder with ALL marching band music.  A reminder that all students must sign up for 3 games.  If you would like community service hours, please bring the form to Mr. Welker following the game.

6.  All instruments should be taken home over break for practicing.  We expect to hit the ground running on January 2nd as we prepare for District contest.  Remember:  We can only be great if you put in the effort at home.

7.  Have a safe and relaxing break!

14Dec/12

Ohio State University Honor Band/Bowling Green State University Honor Band

General, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

Congratulations to the following Perry Band members for being selected to The Ohio State University Honor Band:

Nate Fete, Elizabeth Kahler, Hannah Petitti, and Madison Smith.

Congratulations to the following for being selected to the Bowling Green State University Honor Band:

Sara Bennett, Nate Fete, Billy Hiser, and Madison Smith.

11Dec/12

Disney Trip Info/Page Added

General, Marching Band, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

We have created a new page on perryband.com for the Disney Trip.  As of today, you can view a tentative trip itinerary, cost, and what is included.  There will be MUCH more added to this page in the coming months, so stay tuned.

There will be a required meeting for any student wishing to participate in the 2013 Disney Trip.  Each student must attend with at least one parent.  We will be announcing the date of this meeting in the coming week, but plan on some time in January.

08Dec/12

Announcements Week of 12/10/2012

General, Symphonic Winds/Concert Band

1.  Bow ties are still for sale!  $2.00!

2.  Jazz and Winds exams begin Monday, December 12th.  Part 1 for Winds will be Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, and B concert scales.  Part 2 will take place following break, and will be your ensembles.

3.  Jazz Ensemble performance is on December 18th, at 7PM, at Pfeiffer.  Dress will be all black. (no jeans)

4.  Solo and Ensemble registration forms are due no later than December 20th!  Please turn in 1 form for your ensemble (group leaders) and a separate form for each solo you are taking.  Please note any time request on the bottom of the sheet.  Please reserve time request for important events/conflicts only!  (I want to sleep in is not an important event).  Forms are available online under the Winds and Concert Band pages, or from Mr. Smith.  You can look up song codes from the OMEA list.  The lists are located on the Winds and Concert Band pages.