As part of our next unit, all band students are learning a NYSSMA solo. In addition to the musical opportunity this study provides, if students are interested in participating in NYSSMA or auditioning for Wind Ensemble, they will have the necessary tools to do so.
NYSSMA information was reviewed this week in class, is available on Dashboard, and is attached. The on-line sign-up form is due Monday 3/8 and can be found here.
Students are able to receive honors credit for Concert Band or Wind Ensemble by earning a score of 95 or above on a level 6 solo/ensemble, or a score of 97 or above on a level 5 solo/ensemble.
Auditions for the 2021-2022 Wind Ensemble will take place at the end of April. Students wishing to audition should review the audition information sheet (attached) with you. This form is due Monday 3/8.
On Tuesday 3/9, Master Sergeant Johnson, a trombone player with the “President’s Own” Marine Band will present a clinic, via zoom, to our Wind Ensemble students (period 8). The clinic is part of the band’s educational outreach campaign and is titled Becoming a Better Musician During a Pandemic. Interested Concert Band students are also welcome to attend, e-mail Ms. Kluga for more information. We are thrilled to have this opportunity!
Thank you to our awesome upper-classmen for leading these valuable sessions! All meetings are 9th period via zoom, unless indicated.
Monday 3/8: Trumpet with Trevor and Mike, JB Tenor/Bari Sax with James
Tuesday 3/9: Clarinet with Sarah, Horn with Alicia, JB Trombones with Colin, Flute with Chinmay @ 2:15
Wednesday 3/10: JB Trumpets with Trevor and Mike
Thursday 3/11: Saxophone with Alissa
Friday 3/12: Clarinet with Kayla