Daily Archives: October 25, 2022

Many thanks to everyone who helped make this weekend’s 15^th annual Tag Sale such a success for our YHS music students!  Part fundraiser, part social event, part alumni reunion, our annual Tag Sale is always so much fun to be a part of.  With your help, we raised $3,400!  Many thanks to all who donated items, refreshments, or your valuable time to help make this endeavor a success.

Special thanks to band parents Mrs. Olener and Mrs. Tropp for their advertising expertise, and extra-special thanks to Mrs. Gambetta and Mr. and Mrs. Newberger for taking care of so many details behind the scenes and ensuring that both days ran smoothly!

Please support this important fundraiser! The YHS Music Department Citrus Sale runs through 11/1. Your enthusiastic participation will ensure our success! 

The monies raised from this sale will help students defray the cost of their music festival participation. In 2019, our last in person sale, our music students SOLD 1,498 boxes and earned a PROFIT of $21,820.

YHS Concert Band online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/837673

YHS Wind Ensemble online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/498649

If you or anyone you know is interested in supporting our group, please share our information. A flyer is attached. All orders will be delivered in time for the holiday season.

* SAVE THE DATE: Our citrus will be delivered on Thurs. 12/15.  Your student is responsible for picking up their entire order between 2:30 and 7:00pm at YHS, and then delivering to their customers.

Support our Huskers in their play-off game! A sign-up sheet is available in the band room.

What: Pep Band performance at our YHS home varsity football game

When: Friday, October 28th.  Be at the band room by 4:30 (Tentative game start is 6pm)

Wear: Your YHS Band polo shirt.  If you think you will be chilly, please wear a long-sleeved turtleneck/t-shirt under the polo.  If you still think you’ll be cold, bring a coat/sweatshirt/gloves.

As usual, we are asking for donations – please – of hot chocolate, water, and snacks for the students to enjoy during the game. If you are interested in contributing, please e-mail me. Thank you!

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.  Music, recordings, and this week’s HW are all available on Dashboard.

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.

9^th grade students – if you participated in NYSSMA last year (as an 8^th grader), you may be eligible for the Intermediate All-County Band. Please bring in your NYSSMA score sheet this week and Ms. Kluga will fill out your application.