23Jan/14

2014-2015 Band Auditions

Auditions for the 2014-2015 PHS Bands will be here before you know it!  The audition letter and music can be found on the Symphonic Winds and Concert Band pages.  Auditions will be held the first and second week of April.  All students wishing to participate in our ensembles next year must perform an audition.  If you do not audition, you will be removed from the roster!

Additional copies of the audition material will be on the wall outside of the band office.

21Jan/14

Solo & Ensemble Schedule

Click here to view/download the Solo & Ensemble schedule.  If there is an issue, you need to let us know ASAP!

Our homeroom is A213 at Massillon HS.  This is not a room for you to “hang out” in, but a place for you to warm up and leave cases.

We need some parent volunteers who would be willing to chaperone the homeroom that day.  We just need an adult to be in the room.  Please contact Mr. Smith if you are interested.

21Jan/14

2014 Summer Marching Band Schedule

The summer schedule for the 2014 Marching Band season has been posted to our Google calendar page.  Please mark these dates in your calendar!  Missed rehearsals will place you in alternate status for the competition show.

The remainder of the schedule will be posted as soon as we know starting school dates, football schedule, etc.  Plan on 2 Saturdays in the fall for OMEA events, plus an overnight trip to Kalahari.

21Jan/14

Announcements Week of 1/21/2014

1.  Winds Ensemble Exams this Wednesday.

2.  Jazz Ensemble 12 Major Scale Exams this week.

3.  If you are interested in auditioning for our 2014 Field Commander positions, please pick up a score outside of the Band Office.  The mp3 file is on the marching band page.  (Phantom Opener).  You will be expected to conduct this, show proper marching technique, give attention and horns up commands.  Anyone wishing to be considered must attend the Phantom Regiment Field Commander Camp. (info coming soon)

06Jan/14

Polar Vortex Announcements

1.  Keep your instruments inside and do not leave them in garages/cars. Cold weather will damage wood and plastic instruments.

2.  Rumor has it that practicing can raise the temperature of your home. Practice a lot for maximum energy savings.   We would NEVER mislead you.

3.  Yes, we have Winds Wednesday this week.

04Jan/14

Announcements Week of 1/6/2014

1.  Happy New Year!

2.  All Winds Ensembles will perform for a grade during Winds Wednesday on 1/15.

3.  Pep Band #2 this Friday!  Be there or be square!

4.  Be working on your contest music!  District will be here before you know it.

5.  Symphonic Winds program for the UA Band Clinic will be American Red Cross March and American Elegy.  These selections must be performance ready by 2/11!  Dress for the day will be “nice casual”.  Performance will be concert uniforms.

6.  Tentative schedule for UA Band Clinic:

    • 7:00AM- Depart PHS
    • 8:00AM- Arrive at EJ Thomas Hall for Clinic Session
    • 10:00AM- Campus Tour
    • 11:30AM- Lunch (provided by The University of Akron)
    • 1:00PM-  Masterclasses with UA Faculty (Guzzetta Hall)
    • 4:00PM- Concert by the UA Concert Band and UA Symphonic Band (EJ Thomas)
    • 5:00PM- Dinner (details to come)
    • 7:00PM-  Performances by The Cuyahoga Falls Black Band, Gold Band, The Perry Symphonic Winds, and The University of Akron Symphonic Band (EJ Thomas)
    • 9:30PM- Arrive at PHS