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 is also always available for help by appointment.
| Monday 3/14 | Flute with Abbie, JB Trumpet |
| Tuesday 3/15 | JB Sax and JB Trombone 4 – p.8 |
| Wednesday 3/16 | Low Brass with Samson and Will L, Clarinet with Ethan, Percussion with Anthony and Drew |
| Thursday 3/17 | JB Trombone 1-3, JB Rhythm |
Our next rehearsal is Thursday 3/17 from 6:50-8:30. Your homework, professional recordings, and sheet music are posted on Dashboard.
**Procrastination Warning** There are 3 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 I am 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 3 weeks!
Our Swing Dance Concert is Saturday 4/23 at 7:00pm in the YHS GYM. Flyer attached. This event is a fun evening of music, dancing, light snacks, and a raffle. Swing Era attire is encouraged. Open to the community!
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.
Our Spring Concert is Wed. 5/18 at 7:00pm in the YHS Auditorium.
We are in the process of planning a music festival experience for Friday 5/20 OR Saturday 5/21 7am-10pm. More details TBA.
On Monday, May 30th the YHS Bands will participate in the Yorktown Memorial Day Parade. This is our most public event of the year and is an important service for our community. After the parade, all YHS Band students are invited to enjoy a BBQ hosted by one of our band families. More info TBA.