All students have a homework assignment due at this week’s lesson. Our lesson calendar (this is Week #4), HW assignment details and music can be found on Dashboard.
Daily Archives: September 28, 2021
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Are offered weekly, hosted by our junior and senior band members. If you have questions on your lesson homework, Ms. Kluga strongly suggests you attend. Students who lead or attend a session receive 1 point of extra credit. She is also always available for help by appointment. We all want you to be successful! This week’s offerings are listed below.
Monday 9/27: Flute with Chinmay, Percussion with Anthony and Drew, Trumpet with Trevor
Tuesday 9/28: Saxophone with Will
Wednesday 9/29: Clarinet with Ethan and Kayla
Rehearsals are 7:00-8:30 in the YHS Band Room/Auditorium. Jazz Band students are asked to arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00. Students have received their music and a HW assignment. Music, recordings, and their HW are all available on Dashboard.
All band students are invited – and especially our freshmen students! Join us as we perform crowd-rallying music at the varsity football game, and enjoy a pre-game dinner and tons of band spirit beforehand.
A student sign-up sheet is available in the Band room – RSVP by Wednesday 9/28
What: Pep Band BBQ and Homecoming Varsity Football Game
When: Friday, October 1st at 5:00pm (Dinner) and game (7:00pm)
Where: Dinner will be pizza, salad, and dessert and will be served outdoors behind the YHS Band Room
Wear: Your YHS Band Polo
We are also looking for parents to donate supplies and/or their time. We will need chaperones, food donations, food service, and clean-up help. Please look for an e-mail from parent-organizers Sarah Gambetta ([email protected]) to find out how you can help.
Our annual Music Boosters Tag Sale is back! Please save your stuff to donate. Our sale is Saturday 10/16 from 9am-2pm outdoors in the tent and courtyard adjacent to the YHS Library. We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/15 from 3-7pm. Tell your friends and neighbors! Parent and student 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.
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.