Daily Archives: March 8, 2022

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RAFFLE ITEMS & BASKETS NEEDED

As part of our Swing Dance, we hold a really amazing raffle.  Each year we ask families and local businesses for prize donations, which are organized into themed baskets.  Here is how you can help:

1.     Create and donate a basket as a family or a group of families – ideas for themed baskets are attached

2.     Donate an item to be used in a themed basket, such as:

a.      Gift cards to local businesses

b.     New items we could re-gift into a basket

c.      Tickets to concerts or sporting events

d.     A weekend away at a timeshare

e.      A service (personal chef, tutoring, college essay help)

f.      Any other business offering or idea

3.     If you have a business contact that would like to support our event, a letter is attached (on official YHS Band letterhead) outlining the donation process.

4.     We are looking for a team of parents to help the raffle committee. Please contact Ms. Kluga if you are interested. 

GUIDED PRACTICE

Offered weekly and hosted by our junior and senior band members. Thank you! Students who lead or attend a session receive 1 point of extra credit. Sessions are held period 9, unless noted otherwise. Ms. Kluga also always available for help by appointment.

Monday 3/7JB Trumpet, Flute with Abbie
Tuesday 3/8JB Sax p.8, Sax with Will, Trumpet with Shane
Wednesday 3/9Clarinet with Ethan, Low Brass with Samson & Will, Percussion with Anthony & Drew
Thursday 3/10JB Trombone and JB Rhythm Section

PREPARING FOR THE NYSSMA SOLO FESTIVAL

**Procrastination Warning** There are 4 weeks remaining until NYSSMA. If your student is participating, they should have a concrete strategy for learning their music, including making significant time to practice at home. We *are* working together in class and in lessons, and Ms. Kluga available by appointment, however the muscle coordination/memory needed to successfully perform a piece of music cannot be learned by cramming. Plan your time now, and you will be thankful in 4 weeks!