An area band director is selling some great step up instruments at a very reasonable price. If you are interested in any of the following, please see Mr. Smith ASAP:
1. Bach Stradivarius 36 Trombone w/trigger: $1500
2. Buffet Clarinet: $1200
3. Olds Trumpet: $200 (good marching band horn if you need one)
Dear Parents of 8th Grade Band Members,
The 8th grade band has been working very hard towards their performance at The Ohio Music Education Association State Conference on Thursday, February 7. The students will perform at 4:00pm in the Hyatt Regency Delaware Room ABCD on the second floor. Many music educators from around the state of Ohio are coming to work with our students during our rehearsals.
A few reminders:
1. The rehearsal schedule for December and January has been on the band calendar since the beginning of the school year. Students are required to be at all outside rehearsals. The list is as follows:
Wednesday rehearsals:
December 5, 12, 19 until 4pm in the Edison band room.
January 2, 9, 16, 23 until 4pm in the Edison band room.
Saturday rehearsals:
January 12, 19, and 26 from 9-12pm in the Edison band room.
2. Pre Conference Concert:
Saturday, January 26, 6pm, PHS Theater
The pre conference concert gives our students the opportunity to play through the music just as they would the day of the conference. We are sharing our concert with the PHS Percussion Ensemble that will be performing at the conference as well.
3. Please make sure that ALL students have the correct uniform. Black dress shoes (not tennis shoes), black Perry polo, and black dress pants (not jeans!). Students that are not dressed appropriately WILL NOT perform or travel with us to Columbus.
4. If you are planning on traveling to Columbus to attend the concert, Mrs. Martin will be sending directions as soon as I get them from the state. If you would like to take your child home after the performance, we need a written note from a parent or guardian and the student will need to check out with one of the directors after our concert.
5. We are always in need of chaperones to ride the bus with the students. If you are interested in chaperoning please fill out the form at the bottom of the letter and return it to Mrs. Martin as soon as possible.
6. If you had requested a badge to enter the Exhibit Hall, Mrs. Martin will get them to you either at the pre conference concert, or the day of the concert in Columbus. You are not able to enter the exhibit hall unless you have a badge! The concert itself is free to attend.
Once again I would like to thank you for all of your support with the special performance. Without all of you, this would not be possible!
Mrs. Martin
1. Winds will be in chamber ensembles on Monday and possibly Friday of this week.
2. IMPORTANT: All students are being asked to provide their own bow tie for concert season. Please be sure to purchase these before the end of February.
Due to a limited supply of bow ties, all students will need to purchase their own black bow tie for their concert uniform. These can be found for under $5 at most area tux shops and department stores. (Burlington Coat Factory) We have a limited supply of bow ties for sale in the band office for $2 each.
The Symphonic Winds page has been updated with audio files for our District contest selections. These are subject to change at this point, but count on Loudoun Praises for our select number.
1. Palace Concert this Tuesday at 7PM. All HS band members should be in their seats in the audience no later than 6:45PM. Dress is concert uniforms. Set up crew will meet at PHS at 2:30PM.
2. Congrats to Samantha Mayes, Danielle Mayes, Jake Zartman, Nate Fete, and Courtney Shoup for performing in the Ohio East Central Regional Orchestra this past weekend!
3. Winds Ensembles will be passed out this Wednesday. Please learn your parts over break so we can get to work on Monday.
4. Please bring folders to rehearsal on Wednesday as we will be collecting all of the Fall music.
5. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Butterbraid orders should be picked up this Thursday in the HS cafeteria, from 6PM-7:30PM.
Five former Marching Panthers are marching with The University of Akron Marching Band this year. From left to right: Cede Dahler(class of 2012), Matt Lunsford(2012), Bob Brophy(2011), Spencer Sholtis(2012), Sabrina Simone(2012)
1. Palace tickets are almost gone! Get your ticket money to Mr. Smith ASAP if you wish to attend this great concert.
2. Winds Wednesday this week. There will be no Wednesday rehearsal the week of Thanksgiving.
3. Ensemble music will be coming out after Thanksgiving break. All Winds members are expected to participate in an ensemble.
4. Disney payment info will be coming soon. Total cost of the trip will be $720.
