GUIDED PRACTICE / DRESS REHEARSALS

Sessions are held period 9, unless noted otherwise. I am also always available for help by appointment.

Monday 12/2WE Clarinet
Tuesday 12/3 
Wednesday 12/4WE Sax Ensemble
Thursday 12/5WE Percussion Ensemble
Friday 12/6Concert Dress Rehearsal, Flute Choir p.10, Trumpets for Earth Shall Ring p.10

PERIOD “0” JAZZ JAM!

Please join me before school (from 7:10…or whenever you get off the bus… until the first bell) to practice improvisingHelp yourself develop your skills and a plan for success!

JAZZ BAND TECH REHEARSAL IS THURSDAY 12/5

This is our only opportunity to work with the Tech Crew and set our microphone and lighting logistics. Please arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00.  We thank them for their time!!

WINTER CONCERT – TUESDAY 12/10 – REMINDERS

§  Our YHS Band Winter Concert will take place Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm in the YHS auditorium. Students will be asked to arrive by 6:30pm (Jazz Band at 5:45pm) for sound check.

§  Students are asked to wear “Concert Black,” which is all black professional, dressy attire.

o   Ladies: Black dressy shirt. No sleeveless shirts or spaghetti straps. Appropriate necklines, please. Black dressy pants or skirt (below the knee when you sit down) and black dress shoes.

o   Gentlemen: Black dressy button-down long-sleeved shirt with a collar. Black dress pants. Black dress shoes. Black socks.

o   Jazz Band: We will wear concert black with a crazy tie.

§  Concert Reception – Parent help needed, please

o   To celebrate our students’ performance, we will host a reception in the cafeteria.  

o   Please visit our SignUp Genius for ways you can help. Your donations are always appreciated! Thank you to Ms. Rindone for managing our SUG!

OPERATION SANTA

Again this year, the YHS Band program is sponsoring a needy child for the holidays.  His name is Miguel and he is 6 years old. Using part of the funds we have raised through our Tag Sale and Citrus Sale, the Band Officers will purchase items from his list to Santa.  If you are interested in donating additional items, please contact me. Miguel wears size 2 youth shoes, and size 7 youth shirt/pants.  We are interested in all clothing items (pj’s, winter outfits, socks, and shoes), and a few toys/treats. All items are needed by Thursday 12/5.

CITRUS SALE – USPS ORDERS STILL OPEN UNTIL 12/15!

Thank you for supporting our sale!  The Ship to Organization orders are now closed. The Ship to Recipient option (delivered via USPS) is open until December 15th.

Use these links to send to family/friends/colleagues to help support our fundraiser:

YHS Concert Band online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/837673

YHS Wind Ensemble online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/498649

Citrus Sale Customer Flyer with QR Codes 24-25.jpeg

Friday, December 13th is FRUIT DELIVERY DAY

Ship to organization pre-orders will be delivered to YHS via truck on Friday, December 13th.  Students are responsible for picking up their entire order and delivering to their customers. Pick-up hours are 2:30 – 6:30pm at YHS.  Parent and student volunteers will be needed all day (7am-7pm) to help unload and sort our orders. Please save the date!  

WAYWARD COOLER??

If you let us borrow a large gray and blue cooler – thank you! We have it ready for you in the Band Room for pick up.

HOLIDAY MUSIC SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT & LESSON SUGGESTIONS

Holiday time is the perfect opportunity to replenish musical accessories and plan for musical goals. Does your student need new reeds or valve oil? Is it time to upgrade from a beginner model to an intermediate model instrument? Does your student want to take their playing to the next level? Maybe it’s time to consider private lessons or look into a summer music camp opportunity.

I’m happy to help answer questions!

LOCAL MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES

Flyers are attached for your review and listed below. Some interesting musical opportunities for our students!

§  West Point Band Holiday Show – Saturday 12/7 and Sunday 12/8 @ 2pm: Tickets are free!It is a fantastic concert – my family and I will be attending – hope to see you there! More info here https://westpointband.com/calendar.html

GUIDED PRACTICE / JAZZ BAND SECTIONALS

Do you need help practicing your lesson HW assignment? Guided practice sessions are offered weekly and hosted by our junior and senior band members (thank you!). Students who lead or attend a session receive 1 point of extra credit. Sessions are held period 9, unless noted otherwise. I am also always available for help by appointment.

Monday 11/25JB Trombone, JB Sax, JB Trumpet
Tuesday 11/26 
Wednesday 11/27Wellness Day ½ Day

PERIOD “0” JAZZ JAM!

Please join me before school (from 7:10…or whenever you get off the bus… until the first bell) to practice improvisingHelp yourself develop your skills and a plan for success!

JAZZ BAND IS TUESDAY 11/26

Amazingly, this is our last rehearsal before our Winter Concert! (We will have a Tech Rehearsal with lighting and sound on Thurs. 12/5). Please arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00.  Make time to practice – music, recordings, and this week’s HW are all posted on Dashboard.

CITRUS SALE – USPS ORDERS STILL OPEN UNTIL 12/15!

Thank you for supporting our sale!  The Ship to Organization orders are now closed. The Ship to Recipient option (delivered via USPS before Christmas) is open until December 15th.

This week in class students received an updated report of their orders.

Citrus Sale Customer Flyer with QR Codes 24-25.jpeg

Use these links to send to family/friends/colleagues to help support our fundraiser:

YHS Concert Band online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/837673

YHS Wind Ensemble online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/498649

Friday, December 13th is FRUIT DELIVERY DAY

Ship to organization pre-orders will be delivered to YHS via truck on Friday, December 13th.  Students are responsible for picking up their entire order and delivering it to their customers. Pick-up hours are 2:30 – 6:30pm at YHS.  Parent and student volunteers will be needed all day (7am-7pm) to help unload and sort our orders. Please save the date!