On Sunday, September 25: 60 YHS Band students enjoyed a social outing to Wilken’s Farm! Students had fun exploring the corn maze, apple picking, and enjoying yummy cider donuts and apple cider. Many thanks to senior (and WE Vice President) Dan Rogers, for organizing this year’s trip! Photos are/will be available on the website shortly.
Daily Archives: September 26, 2016
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Seating auditions will take place this week at your band lesson. It is imperative that students understand that WE ARE A MUSICAL TEAM and ALL PARTS ARE IMPORTANT! Just as any sports team needs to have balanced playing positions on the field or court, our band will perform and sound best when have strong players on every part. If you have questions, please read the letter that can be found under documents.
Our next Pep Band performance will be at our home game on Friday 10/7 vs. Nyack. This is senior night for our Huskers! We are looking forward to lending our musical talents to support our team and learning community. A sign up sheet is available in the band room.
What: Pep Band performance at our YHS home varsity football game
When: Friday, October 7th. Be at the band room by 5:45.
Wear: Your YHS Band polo shirt. If you think you will be chilly, please wear a long sleeved turtleneck/t-shirt under the polo. If you still think you’ll be cold, bring a coat/sweatshirt.
Our 9th Annual YHS Music Boosters Tag Sale will be held on Saturday, October 15th, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The money generated from this sale benefits every student in our music program; helping to fund our annual festival trips and music dept. events. Last year we earned over $3,000.
We are asking for donations of items to sell (kitchen items, clothing, furniture, DVD’s, books, etc.); what a great opportunity to scour your homes for un-used items and do some autumn cleaning!
A flyer can be found under documents. Feel free to share with family/friends or post on work or community bulletin boards. Parent volunteers will be needed. In the coming weeks, look for an e-mail from parent-organizers Cindy Scinto and Theresa Ryan-Onatzevitch ([email protected]) to find out how you can help.
The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support the YCSD Performing Arts programs. Each year they invite parents to help their cause! Some of their initiatives include:
- Advocating for and supporting the arts programs in all schools.
- Purchasing supplies for the arts programs in all schools.
- Providing yearly scholarships to outstanding seniors.
- Honoring Performing Arts juniors and seniors at an annual recognition dinner.
Please consider volunteering your time and talents, and/or becoming a sponsor. Akin to the Husker’s invaluable support of Athletics, the First Nighters are a vital part of keeping the Performing Arts alive in YCSD! Visit their site to register your time and/or donation https://sites.google.com/site/thefirstnightersofyorktown/
You should hear your student practicing at home. Each week every band student receives a lesson homework assignment that will be graded. Students are always welcome to practice during their free periods or after school. If your student would like extra help, Mrs. Kluga is always available.