After two long years, we are absolutely thrilled to offer our students this uniquely home-grown music festival opportunity! Working with the talented staff of Rhythms International Music Festivals, Dr. Bhasin, Ms. Stock, and Mrs. Kluga has created our very own festival that will take place at YHS. Each band, choir, and orchestra ensemble will perform for, and be adjudicated by, a panel of internationally recognized music educators. After each performance, the judges will join our students on stage to offer feedback and musical advice in a 45-minute clinic. Then, to celebrate our music festival performance, we will enjoy time together at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Your student’s personalized payment information and additional details were sent home on Friday. Attached you will find a general information sheet, permission slip and health form. Please return these completed forms with your trip payment by this Friday 4/8. Please reach out with questions.
If you are interested in spending the day with us as a chaperone, please e-mail Mrs. Kluga.
Preview attachment Music Dept Festival Trip Permission Slip 2022.pdf
Music Dept Festival Trip Permission Slip 2022.pdf196 KB
Preview attachment Music Dept Medical Form 2022.pdf
Music Dept Medical Form 2022.pdf56 KB
Preview attachment YHS Music Dept Festival Parent Info 2022.pdf
YHS Music Dept Festival Parent Info 2022.pdf151 KB
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. Mrs. Kluga is also always available for help by appointment.
Monday 4/4
Percussion Ensemble with Anthony
Tuesday 4/5
JB Sax p.8, Trumpet with Shane
Wednesday 4/6
Flute with Julia, JB Trombone, Euphonium with Ryan
To our students who participated in this weekend’s solo festival – BRAVO!! You challenged yourself by preparing scales, a solo, and sight-reading. Take a moment and recognize the musical growth you have experienced these past 6 weeks – this is the true win of NYSSMA. Mrs. Kluga is SO proud of your progress, and you should be so proud of yourself!
Dust off your dancing shoes! We are excited to bring back this annual community event, featuring 1940’s music, dancing, ambiance, and our talented students. Our Swing Dance Concert is Saturday 4/23 at 7:00pm in the YHS GYM. Swing Era attire is encouraged. Open to the community!
A big part of the fun of this event is working together towards its creation; making decorations, setting up the gym…and planning your Swing Era outfit J. It’s a huge logistical endeavor, and we would so appreciate your help and time!
PARENT HELP NEEDED
Parent volunteers will be needed to make this evening a success (food donations, food service, set-up/clean-up, etc). Please see the e-mail from parent organizer Sarah Gambetta with ways you can help.
Jazz is a uniquely American art form, and our Swing Dance offers students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the music, artists, and pop culture of the period. This year we studied Swing Era icons Glenn Miller and the Andrew Sisters. We look forward to performing their chart-topping hits, In the Mood, and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy for you at our Swing Dance.
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.
