28Apr/14

State Contest Info

Symphonic Winds:

  • Arrive at PHS no later than 8PM this Friday.  Buses roll at 8:20
  • Performance at Glenoak HS at 10:10PM
  • Return to PHS around 11:30PM

Concert Band:

  • Arrive at PHS no later than 8AM this Saturday.  Buses roll at 8:20AM
  • Performance at Glenoak HS at 10:10AM
  • Return to PHS around 11:30AM

Concert Uniforms for both bands!  Uniforms to be turned in following your performances!

Parents are HIGHLY encouraged to attend your students’ performance and support the Perry Bands as they perform at State Contest for the 4th consecutive year!

 

 

28Apr/14

Tag Day

A huge thank you goes out to the students and parents who volunteered this past Saturday for our Tag Day fundraiser!

The event was definitely a success with approximately $1200.00 collected from members of the community.

Many positive comments were heard from people throughout the day.  There is obviously a lot of support for the Perry Bands!

We look forward to expanding this fundraiser for fall 2014.  Thanks again!

25Apr/14

2014 PHSMB Kalahari Trip

The details for our bi-annual Kalahari trip are in!  We will be leaving PHS on Saturday, October 4th, around 10AM.

We will spend all afternoon at Kalahari Waterpark Resort.  In the evening, we will make the short trip to Huron HS for a brief rehearsal prior to our performance at the Northcoast Competition held at Perkins HS.

Following awards, we will return to Kalahari to spend the night, and enjoy the water park all day Sunday.  We should be arriving back at PHS by 6PM.

The cost of the trip per person is:  $130 (this includes transportation via charter bus, lodging, and water park passes)

Adults are welcome to participate in this trip as well!  We will need plenty of chaperones, so we will take adults on a first come first serve basis until all the buses are full.  Cost for adults is $130 (4 people to a room) or $200 (2 people to a room).

Payments will be made online just like the Disney trip.  Details to come soon.

***Please be aware that while this is not a required trip for members of the PHSMB, the performance at the Northcoast Marching Competition is!  If you do not make the trip with us, you will be expected to meet the band at Perkins HS for the competition.

 

23Apr/14

PHS Band Alums

We are trying to put together a list of PHS Band alumni who are working as music educators or professional musicians.  Here is the list (and it’s quite impressive) that we have so far.  If you know of anyone we left off, please contact us!

  • Paul Ferguson- Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and professor of music at Case Western Univ.
  • Heather Buchman- San Francisco Symphony, Trombone
  • Bill Buchman- Chicago Symphony, Bassoon
  • Terry Frenz- Director of Athletic Bands, University of Cincinnati
  • Barry Martin- Director of Bands, Grand Valley State University
  • Errol Schlabach- Professor of Saxophone, Ashland University
  • David Cooke- Fort Wayne Symphony Orchestra
  • Matthew Ernst- Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Trumpet
  • Kim Burdette- Professor of Percussion, Ohio Northern University
  • Jason Farnham- Freelance musician in Los Angeles
  • Greg Snyder- Director of Bands, Lakota West High School
  • John Chambers- Lake High School
  • Doug Bennett- Director of Bands, Wooster High School
  • Julie Saylor- Music Teacher, New Philadelphia High School
  • Karen Martin- Asst. Director of Bands, Perry Local Schools
  • Greg Wright- Music Teacher, Perry Local Schools
  • Ryan Smith- Director of Bands, Perry Local Schools
  • Susan Woutat- Asst. Director of Bands, Massillon City Schools
  • Beth Polen- Director of Choirs, Perry Local Schools
  • Dana Albrecht- Asst. Director of Bands, Wadsworth City Schools
  • Mark Tryon- Director of Bands, Lake High School
  • Jeff Haydn- Music Teacher, Perry Local Schools
  • Mike Allen- Music Teacher, Leetonia High School
  • Albert Flowers- Director of Bands, Timken High School
  • Dan Ruckman- Director of Bands, Coldwater High School
  • Mark Donovan- Music Teacher, Columbus City Schools
  • Randy Kaserman- Director of Bands, Dalton High School
  • Mick Schaull- Percussion, Lake High School
  • Heather Wagner- Bassoon, Eastman School of Music
  • Bruce Nist- Music Teacher, North Canton City Schools

 

22Apr/14

Perry Proud!

Matthew Ernst, a 2000 graduate from Perry High School and former member of the Perry High School Band program, was recently named principal trumpet for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra!  Following his years at Perry, Matthew went on to earn degrees from The University of Michigan and Southern Methodist University.  Prior to winning the audition for CSO, Matthew was principal trumpet with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and associate principal with the Louisiana Philharmonic.

Click here to read the article in the Cincinnati Enquirer

22Apr/14

Tag Day Info

Band Members:  If you haven’t signed up for a shift, please do so ASAP.  A 2 hour shift is much preferable to us asking you to sell stuff every 2 months!

When: Saturday, April 26th

           10:00 am- 6:00 pm

* Dress code for all is a PHSMB t-shirt and jeans.No shorts. No exceptions!

*All students signed up for the 10:00 am shift (12:00 noon for Two Fat Guys) should meet in front of PHS 15 minutes before start time.  Jen Zartman and/or Lisa Kerr will meet you there.

*Students MAY NOT LEAVE your business until your replacements have arrived.  No student should be alone with the collection can AT ANY TIME!

*All students MUST have a chaperone during their shift.  We are short on chaperones, so please ask your parent to cover your time slot.  Parents should call/text Jen Zartman at (330)933-55531 to verify they are helping out.

*Students volunteering until 6:00 p.m. should plan on making sure the money collected for their site is turned in to their chaperon or to Jen Zartman/Lisa Kerr at PHS.

*Don’t forget that you are representing the PHS Bands in a very public manner during Tag Day.  ALWAYS be friendly and courteous.

See you Saturday!

21Apr/14

Announcements Week of 4/21/14

1.  Congratulations to our 2014-2015 Field Commanders:  Sabrina Abrego, Sarah Bennett, and Madison DiGiacomo

2.  We have a busy 3 weeks ahead of us as we prepare for State Contest and Bands In The Round!

  • Pre State Concert:  Monday, April 28th at 7PM in the aux. gym.  Both bands should arrive no later than 6:30PM in concert uniform
  • Symphonic Winds will perform at OMEA State Contest on Friday, May 2nd, at 10:10PM at Glenoak HS.
  • Concert Band will perform at OMEA State Contest on Saturday, May 3rd, at 10:10AM at Glenoak HS
  • Percussion Ensemble concert will be Wednesday, May 7th, at 7PM
  • Bands In The Round in the main gym on May 8th at 7PM.  Tickets can be purchased at the door for $6.00

3.  Perry Band Tag Day is this Saturday!  Please sign up for a time!

4.  Leadership Team:  Please note the date change for Rookie Camp.

5.  Seniors:  If you are interested in running for 2014-2015 Band Officers, please email Mr. Smith and let him know which office you would like to run for.  Voting will be done online this year.