Daily Archives: December 18, 2018

Permission slip and payment info were distributed in class last week (many thanks to our YHS Band Treasurer, senior James Ernst, for his work preparing this information!). If possible, the down payment and permission slip are please requested by Friday 12/14. 

Our concert is Wednesday 12/12, at 7:00 in the YHS Auditorium.  Students will need to arrive by 6:30 to warm up.

The term “Concert Black” refers to the dress requirements for our concert (as found in the Band Handbook, which you all received back in September).  At YHS we wear ALL BLACK – dressy. Our professional and unified visual appearance is an important part of each performance. Hopefully some items are already part of your student’s wardrobe, and all are available at your local department store.   Please contact me with any questions.

Photos of good examples of “Concert Black” for ladies and gentlemen are attached.

*In particular, ladies’ skirts must fall below the knee.  Please wear black dress pants if you can’t find a skirt that falls below the knee*

Concert Black – (as found in the YHS Band Handbook). 

Ladies:

·      Black dress pants or LONG black skirt. LADIES, LONG MEANS YOUR SKIRT FALLS BELOW THE KNEE.  (no black jeans/jeggings/tights/yoga pants)

·      Black Blouse– longish sleeves (no sleeveless shirts or spaghetti straps)

·      Black stockings

·      Black Shoes (no flip flops)

Gentlemen:

·      Black Dress Pants (no black jeans/track pants/sweat pants)

·      Black, Button-Down, Long Sleeved Shirt

·      Black Socks.

·      Black Shoes

To celebrate our student’s performance, we will host a reception in the cafeteria.  Look for an e-mail in the coming week from Band Aid Core Helper (BACH) Mrs. Serafin with info as to how to donate a food item, or to help us set up/clean up.  Thank you!

As you know from the JB Calendar, this week our rehearsal is WEDNESDAY from 7:20-9:00.  This is our final rehearsal before our concert, and will take place with the Tech Crew in the auditorium. Please be ready to help set up the stage.

As noted above, our Winter Concert is Wed. 12/12.  Please arrive to the auditorium by 5:45 so we can successfully complete our sound check.  Thank you in advance for being prompt.

Forms and payment info will be distributed in class this week (many thanks to our YHS Band Treasurer, senior James Ernst, for his work preparing this information!). If possible, the down payment and permission slip are requested by Friday 12/14. 

Similar to NYSSMA, YHS Jazz Band students are eligible to audition for our Westchester All County Jazz Band.  Being selected is an elite musical honor and a fantastic opportunity to perform with some of Westchester’s most talented student jazz musicians!  Interested students should prepare a jazz solo, fill out an application and attend the audition.   Please see me for solo literature and an application. The application is DUE to me by Friday, 12/14.

The citrus delivery date is Monday 12/17. All students are required to pick up their ENTIRE order on this day.  Please mark your calendars!  Please note the pick-up time is from 2:30 – 7:00pm.  The start time of 2:30 will not disrupt the middle school buses.

WE ARE IN NEED OF PARENT & STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FROM 2:30 – 7:00pm to help students assemble and pick up their orders. Please see the e-mail from Mrs. Ryan-Onatzevitch for information on how to sign up.  Thank you!

A unique and fun performance opportunity for our euphonium and tuba students!   Perform in a public concert on the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink with hundreds of fellow low-brass musicians!  2018 is the 45th anniversary of this event.  Flyer is attached with more info.  Questions?  Speak to Ms. Kluga.

Again this year, the YHS Band program is sponsoring a needy child for the holidays.  His name is Christopher and he is in Pre-K. Using part of the money we have raised from our various fundraisers, the band officers have purchased items from his list to Santa.  If you are interested in donating additional items, we still need: slippers, warm clothes, a hat, scarf, and gloves, snow pants, books, and a few stuffed animals or toys. Items are needed by Friday 12/7.  Christopher wears a size 9 children’s shoe, and size 4-5T shirt/pants.  He particularly likes blue, cars, motorcycles, and painting.

Saturday and Sunday 12/1 and 12/2, the West Point Concert Band will present free holiday concerts at Eisenhower Hall on the West Point campus.  The West Point Band is a professional ensemble, and their concerts are always top quality and great fun! Students who attend will receive extra credit.  Please bring in a program from the concert. Visit their website for more details http://westpointband.army.mil/holiday-show.html