For nearly 40 years the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has used March to help highlight and celebrate the importance of quality music education for all children. Here in the YCSD, I am so thankful for our awesome music program and the music we are able to make together every day!
A reminder that we will spend some class time each week studying professional recordings of our NYSSMA solos and festival music. Please pack headphones so that we can all listen effectively. Thanks!
Here we are in the first week of March…but spring will be here before we know it, and so will our fun performances and opportunities! Please mark your calendars.
3/27 (Wed) @ 6pm YCSD District Band Festival (Bandapalooza)
4/23-4/26 (Tues-Fri) ’24-‘25 Wind Ensemble Auditions
4/26-27 (Fri-Sat) Up-County NYSSMA Solo Festival @ Chappaqua HS
5/3-5 (Fri pm-Sun) Wind Ensemble Festival Trip to Ithaca College
5/11 (Sat) YHS Music Dept Festival trip to Six Flags Great Adventure
5/14 (Tues) @ 7pm YHS Spring Band Concert
5/27 (Mon) Memorial Day Parade and Annual YHS Band BBQ
5/31-6/1 (Fri-Sat) NYSSMA Piano Festival at Ardsley
6/14 (Fri) Jazz Band performs at Relay for Life
6/22 (Sat) YHS Band performs at the YHS Graduation Ceremony
On Wednesday, March 27th the YCSD Band Program will host our 9th Annual District Band Concert from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the YHS Gym. All band students grades 5-12 will participate.
Our goal is to create a successful and inspiring experience for our YCSD band students and their families; fostering positive relationships between all levels, and allowing our youngest band students and their parents to see the full progression of our band program.
Parent and student volunteers will be needed to make this event a success. Look for an e-mail in the coming weeks with how you can help.
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. I am also always available for help by appointment
| Monday 3/4 | Percussion |
| Tuesday 3/5 | |
| Wednesday 3/6 | Trumpet, Clarinet |
| Thursday 3/7 | JB Sax, JB Trumpet, JB Trombone, JB Rhythm, Flute |
| Friday 3/8 |
Our music, recordings, and the HW assignment are posted on Dashboard. Our rehearsal is this Thursday 3/7 from 6:50-8:30pm. Happy practicing!
Please join me before school (from 7:10…or whenever you get off the bus… until the first bell) to practice soloing. Help yourself develop your skills, and a plan for success!
Final itinerary details and pricing will be communicated this week.
Stay tuned for the final itinerary. Thank you to those who offered to chaperone!
Attached is a list of excellent local and regional summer music camp opportunities. Happy to answer any questions!
Can’t get enough of learning how to Swing Dance? The Dance Conservatory (located in Cortlandt Manor – the instructors who taught the lesson at our Swing Dance Concert) offers weekly classes. Sign up as an individual or a pair. A 10% discount is being offered to YHS Band families. Click here for the registration link. The discount code is: YHSSWINGBAND.
The West Point Band will join forces with the Westchester Symphonic Winds to present two concerts – Saturday, March 9 at West Point, and Saturday, March 16 at White Plains HS. Both concerts are at 2 PM (and are free!). Click this link for more information.