Sessions are held period 9, unless noted otherwise. I am also always available for help by appointment.
| Monday 12/2 | WE Clarinet |
| Tuesday 12/3 | |
| Wednesday 12/4 | WE Sax Ensemble |
| Thursday 12/5 | WE Percussion Ensemble |
| Friday 12/6 | Concert Dress Rehearsal, Flute Choir p.10, Trumpets for Earth Shall Ring p.10 |
Please join me before school (from 7:10…or whenever you get off the bus… until the first bell) to practice improvising. Help yourself develop your skills and a plan for success!
This is our only opportunity to work with the Tech Crew and set our microphone and lighting logistics. Please arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00. We thank them for their time!!
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§ Our YHS Band Winter Concert will take place Tuesday, December 10th at 7pm in the YHS auditorium. Students will be asked to arrive by 6:30pm (Jazz Band at 5:45pm) for sound check.
§ Students are asked to wear “Concert Black,” which is all black professional, dressy attire.
o Ladies: Black dressy shirt. No sleeveless shirts or spaghetti straps. Appropriate necklines, please. Black dressy pants or skirt (below the knee when you sit down) and black dress shoes.
o Gentlemen: Black dressy button-down long-sleeved shirt with a collar. Black dress pants. Black dress shoes. Black socks.
o Jazz Band: We will wear concert black with a crazy tie.
§ Concert Reception – Parent help needed, please
o To celebrate our students’ performance, we will host a reception in the cafeteria.
o Please visit our SignUp Genius for ways you can help. Your donations are always appreciated! Thank you to Ms. Rindone for managing our SUG!
Again this year, the YHS Band program is sponsoring a needy child for the holidays. His name is Miguel and he is 6 years old. Using part of the funds we have raised through our Tag Sale and Citrus Sale, the Band Officers will purchase items from his list to Santa. If you are interested in donating additional items, please contact me. Miguel wears size 2 youth shoes, and size 7 youth shirt/pants. We are interested in all clothing items (pj’s, winter outfits, socks, and shoes), and a few toys/treats. All items are needed by Thursday 12/5.
Thank you for supporting our sale! The Ship to Organization orders are now closed. The Ship to Recipient option (delivered via USPS) is open until December 15th.
Use these links to send to family/friends/colleagues to help support our fundraiser:
YHS Concert Band online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/837673
YHS Wind Ensemble online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/498649
Friday, December 13th is FRUIT DELIVERY DAY
Ship to organization pre-orders will be delivered to YHS via truck on Friday, December 13th. Students are responsible for picking up their entire order and delivering to their customers. Pick-up hours are 2:30 – 6:30pm at YHS. Parent and student volunteers will be needed all day (7am-7pm) to help unload and sort our orders. Please save the date!
If you let us borrow a large gray and blue cooler – thank you! We have it ready for you in the Band Room for pick up.
Holiday time is the perfect opportunity to replenish musical accessories and plan for musical goals. Does your student need new reeds or valve oil? Is it time to upgrade from a beginner model to an intermediate model instrument? Does your student want to take their playing to the next level? Maybe it’s time to consider private lessons or look into a summer music camp opportunity.
I’m happy to help answer questions!
Flyers are attached for your review and listed below. Some interesting musical opportunities for our students!
§ West Point Band Holiday Show – Saturday 12/7 and Sunday 12/8 @ 2pm: Tickets are free!It is a fantastic concert – my family and I will be attending – hope to see you there! More info here https://westpointband.com/calendar.html