Daily Archives: June 15, 2023

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BAND YEARBOOKS

Are here and are beautiful! Many thanks to our Band Officers, led by senior Miranda O’Sullivan, for creating this special keepsake. We have a few copies left for sale – $35, checks made payable to the YHS Music Boosters.

PIANO NYSSMA THANKS!

Thank you so much for the time you donated at our NYSSMA piano festival this weekend! We received rave reviews from everyone involved – the NYSSMA judges, executive organizers, and guests – all acknowledging our organized festival and respectful, polite, and helpful student volunteers.  You really made our experience hosting this event a success! Thank you for your time and citizenship!

SUMMER RENTALS /PRIVATE LESSONS

If your student is interested in continuing to practice over the summer (hooray!), some YHS-owned summer rentals are available.  Rental fee is $25, check made payable to Yorktown Central School District. Please e-mail Ms. Kluga to reserve an instrument.

If your student is interested in exploring private lessons, she would be happy to provide you with more information!

GRADUATION BAND DETAILS – SAT. 6/24

Thank you for volunteering your help keeping this beautiful YHS tradition alive! The 2023 graduates, and our entire learning community, truly appreciate your time and talents!

Date:               Saturday, June 24, 2023

Place:              YHS Murphy Field

Time: Arrive at the YHS Band Room by 8:45 AM. Sound check is at 9am. Ceremony is at 10:00AM

Attire:            Please dress “nicely” (no jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers).

Bring:             Your music, your instrument and water.

Students who perform at the graduation are eligible for 3 community service hours.

BAND PARENT HELPERS 2023-2024

If you are interested in becoming a member of our core group of band parent helpers, please e-mail Ms. Kluga. She will be in touch in August to start planning our ’23-‘24 events.  A big THANK YOU to all the awesome parents who made this year a success!

FIRST NIGHTERS

Sincere thanks to this wonderful parent organization for all you have done to support the Performing Arts for our students!!  If you are interested in helping the First Nighters, please let Ms. Kluga know and she will forward them your information.