Daily Archives: September 8, 2019

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BAND LESSONS

Will begin this week. The September lesson calendar is attached, as well as an alphabetical list of student lesson groups.  If you have questions about this important part of your student’s grade in band, please review the YHS Band Handbook or contact Ms. Kluga.

MUSICAL ACCESSORIES

In the handbook, please find the list of musical accessories your student will need to be successful in band. Please have your student bring these accessories to their band lesson this week. All students will need a pencil in class every day.

PEP BAND THIS FRIDAY 9/13

Our first Pep Band performance of the season is this Friday 9/13, away at Somers. Interested students should sign up in the band room. On Friday evening, arrive to the band room by 5:00, wearing your YHS Band polo or a green shirt (freshmen). We will ride a bus to and from the game. We should be home by 9:30.

All YHS Band students are welcome!  This is a great way to support our football team and earn extra-credit! 

APPLE PICKING @ WILKEN’S FARM

Periodically our student band officers will organize a band “spirit” outing; a social opportunity for band students to have fun together outside of rehearsal. This season, Concert Band Vice President Bella Bravo (‘22) has organized our annual YHS Band apple picking outing to Wilken’s Farm.  Thanks Bella!

What: Apple Picking at Wilken’s Farm in Yorktown

When: Sunday 9/15

Report Time: Meet AT WILKEN’S at 10:00am

End Time: Approximately 12:00 noon

COST: $12 cash (includes a half-peck of apples, hot apple cider, 1 cider doughnut, and priceless band memories :).

Interested in attending?  Please bring in $12 cash and sign up in the Band Room by Wednesday 9/11.

JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS

Jazz Band auditions will take place Wednesday 9/18 from 1:30 – 3:00 in the band room. Audition requirements and sign-ups are available in the band room.  Weekly rehearsals will begin the week of 9/23 on a day and time TBA.  Returning Jazz Band students do not need to audition, but are required to attend the meeting at 1:35 on 9/18.

TAG SALE

One of our first fundraisers of the year is the annual Music Boosters Tag Sale.  This is a reminder to please save your stuff to donate!!  The sale will take place in the YHS Cafeteria on Saturday 10/19 from 9am-2pm.  We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/18 from 3-8pm.  Tell your friends and neighbors!  Many parent and students volunteers will be needed to make this event a success.  Look for an e-mail in the coming weeks to find out how you can help. A flyer is attached.