Auditions for the 2016-2017 Wind Ensemble will take place 4/25 – 4/29 (Monday- Friday). Students wishing to audition should review the audition information sheet (attached) with you. If your student is interested in auditioning, I strongly suggest that they also participate in NYSSMA. The Wind Ensemble audition information sheet/permission slip is under documents and is also available in the band room. FORMS ARE DUE FRIDAY 4/1.
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A fantastic opportunity for your child to experience a week (or more!) of musical study, surrounded by college level teachers, enthusiastic counselors, and new band friends from other towns, counties, and states! A huge variety of camps are available (both near and far!). An informational handout can be found in documents. Please contact Ms. Kluga with questions.
This past Thursday the students welcomed our interim band director, Mr. Indig. Mr. Indig comes to us with over 30 years experience as a band director. I am thrilled that the students will have the opportunity to work with and learn from such a veteran music teacher!
Sunday 3/13 from 2:30pm – 7:30pm, the SUNY Purchase Percussion Department will be hosting a FREE day of clinics, concerts and demonstrations by some of the area’s most accomplished oboists and bassoonists. An informational flyer can be found under documents.
The NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) solo festival is a wonderful opportunity for your student to grow as a musician, gain confidence, earn the full 5 extra credit points, and possibly be selected to perform in an ensemble with the best band students in all of Westchester. To participate, students prepare scales, a solo and sight-reading. At the festival, students will perform for a judge who will give them a score and comments. This quarter, all band students will be learning a NYSSMA solo as part of their lesson homework (so if they are interested in participating in NYSSMA, or auditioning for Wind Ensemble (see below), they will have the necessary tools to do so). More information can be found under the documents/End of the Year Info.
Auditions for the 2016-2017 Wind Ensemble will take place 4/25 – 4/29 (Monday- Friday). Students wishing to audition should review the audition information sheet (attached) with you. If your student is interested in auditioning, I strongly suggest that they also participate in NYSSMA. The Wind Ensemble audition information sheet/permission slip can be found under documents and is also available in the band room. FORMS ARE DUE FRIDAY 4/1.
A fantastic opportunity for your child to experience a week (or more!) of musical study, surrounded by college level teachers, enthusiastic counselors, and new band friends from other towns, counties, and states! A huge variety of camps are available (both near and far!). An informational handout can be found under documents. Please contact Ms. Kluga with questions.
On Tuesday, February 23rd, the YCSD Band Program will host the fourth annual District Band Concert from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the YHS Gym. All band students grades 5-12 will participate. We hope this will be a wonderful experience for all of our students – fostering positive relationships between all levels, and allowing our youngest band students and their parents to see the full progression of our band program.
INFO:
* Students, please arrive by 5:50pm.
* Please wear long black pants and a white shirt.
* Please bring a FOLDING MUSIC STAND if you own one. Put your name on it so we can return it to you.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the evening is to reach our younger band students and their parents. We want to show them the full progression of our YCSD band program, and give them the experience of hearing what awaits their children if they stick with band.
However, as in past years, due to fire codes and the possibility of exceeding the maximum gym capacity, we ask that YHS band parents and families please not attend this concert as audience members. I apologize for this and thank you for your understanding. If it is any consolation, we will be performing selections you have already heard at our Swing Dance.
However, if you are interested in volunteering that evening, and helping us achieve this intensely logistical feat, we would love your help!
PARENT HELP NEEDED!
To make the evening successful, we need about 20 YHS Band parent helpers! Please refer to the coming e-mail from YHS Band parent organizer Maureen DiPierro outlining how you can help.
STUDENT HELP NEEDED!
Many, many students are needed to help set up the 500 chairs, help mentor the younger students, and to clean up after the concert. Sign up sheets are available in the band room (Student Help time-slots are from 1:30 – 4:30, and 7:00 – 8:30). As always, your student’s extra efforts are worth extra credit!
With your help, Bandapalooza IV will be an inspiring musical experience! Thank you so much, as always, for your amazing support!!! We are very grateful for the parents understanding, the support of the administration, and all the hard work involved to make this event (and all of our events) happen for our students!
- Tuesday 2/23 at 6:30pm. All YHS Band students are required to attend.
- Students, please arrive by 5:50pm.
- At 5:50 please report to your warm up room (CB: Band Room, WE: Orchestra Room), store your case and coat, warm up and tune. Then, find your seat in the gym. You are expected to be responsible and get to your seat (with your correct music, instrument and all necessary accessories) efficiently.
- Please wear long black pants a white shirt, and black shoes/socks. Please make sure your outfit is “nice” and appropriate.
- Please bring a FOLDING MUSIC STAND if you own one. Put your name on it.
- Student Leaders – please meet me in the band room at 5:15.
PLEASE HELP!
This is a massive logistical undertaking. Many students are still needed to help SET UP from 1:30 – 4:00, and CLEAN UP after the concert. Please sign up in the band room.
Parent help is still needed as well – especially during clean up. If you are able to help us stack the 500+ chairs, stands, and move instruments/equipment, please contact our band parent organizer for the evening, Maureen DiPierro ([email protected]). Thank you!
THANK YOU!
For understanding the limitations of our gym capacity, and helping to make this evening a positive success for ALL our band students!
Thank you, as always, for your help and support! The students and I look forward to creating a fun and positive BANDAPALOOZA experience for our younger band students and their families!
Musically Yours,
Ms. Kluga
On Tuesday, February 23rd, the YCSD Band Program will host the fourth annual District Band Concert from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the YHS Gym. All band students grades 5-12 will participate. We hope this will be a wonderful experience for all of our students – fostering positive relationships between all levels, and allowing our youngest band students and their parents to see the full progression of our band program.
INFO:
* Students, please arrive by 5:50pm.
* Please wear long black pants and a white shirt.
* Please bring a FOLDING MUSIC STAND if you own one. Put your name on it so we can return it to you.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the evening is to reach our younger band students and their parents. We want to show them the full progression of our YCSD band program, and give them the experience of hearing what awaits their children if they stick with band.
However, as in past years, due to fire codes and the possibility of exceeding the maximum gym capacity, we ask that YHS band parents and families please not attend this concert as audience members. I apologize for this and thank you for your understanding. If it is any consolation, we will be performing selections you have already heard at our Swing Dance.
However, if you are interested in volunteering that evening, and helping us achieve this intensely logistical feat, we would love your help!
PARENT HELP NEEDED!
To make the evening successful, we need about 20 YHS Band parent helpers! Please refer to the coming e-mail from YHS Band parent organizer Maureen DiPierro outlining how you can help.
STUDENT HELP NEEDED!
Many, many students are needed to help set up the 500 chairs, help mentor the younger students, and to clean up after the concert. Sign up sheets are available in the band room (Student Help time-slots are from 1:30 – 4:30, and 7:00 – 8:30). As always, your student’s extra efforts are worth extra credit!
With your help, Bandapalooza IV will be an inspiring musical experience! Thank you so much, as always, for your amazing support!!! We are very grateful for the parents understanding, the support of the administration, and all the hard work involved to make this event (and all of our events) happen for our students!
All Concert Band and Wind Ensemble students have a playing assignment, which is due at their next lesson (after break). You should hear your student practicing at home.
Thank you so much for your support! Enjoy the break and happy practicing !!!
Want to learn some great moves to get you ready for our Swing Dance? Starting Tuesday 2/2, dance instructor Bill Kline will be leading a series of Swing Dance classes. Open to all ages, no partner required.
Please contact Mrs. Kluga with any questions and looking forward to a fun concert & community event!
The students and Mrs. Kluga are very excited to perform our music for you! And, incase they haven’t shared, we have all been learning how to swing dance in class one day each week for the past 4 weeks. ALL YHS band students are now equipped with about 10 stunning swing dance moves which Mrs. Kluga hopes they will use at our event! (All they have to do now is get up the courage to ask someone to dance 🙂
Also, this Thursday during Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, professional swing dance instructors Bill Kline and Katrine Bangsgaard (from Swing and Samba Dance Studio) will be visiting YHS to work with the students.
Please be aware that the Swing Dance Snow Date is Saturday 2/13.
What: Valentine’s Swing Dance Concert
When: Saturday 2/6
Time: Dance Lesson 7-8pm / Music and Dancing 8-10:30pm
Where: YHS Gym
Cost: $10 for adults / $5 for students and seniors. Tickets sold at the door. YHS Band students are free.
WHEN TO ARRIVE:
- Jazz Band – arrive by 5:30 for our sound check.
- Students interested in participating in the dance lesson – please arrive at 6:30pm.
- Students NOT interested in participating in the dance lesson, please arrive no later than 7:30pm.
Upon arrival ALL STUDENTS should place their instruments/cases/coats/etc in their designated warm up room (Rooms TBA). AT THAT TIME STUDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR HAND STAMPED FOR FREE ENTRANCE INTO THE DANCE.
SWING ERA ATTIRE ENCOURAGED (For both adults and students!)
Get into the “swing” of things and have fun dressing up in 1940’s garb!
SWING CONCERT DRESS FOR STUDENTS
In lieu of the usual concert black, Swing Era attire is encouraged! Here are some ideas:
Boys
- Usual Concert Attire: Black pants, long sleeved button down black shirt, black shoes, black socks
- AND/OR Swing Additions: fedora hats, suspenders, solid color or pin striped shirts, colorful ties, spats, jackets.
Girls
- Usual Concert Attire: Black top (appropriate neck-line, no spaghetti straps or sleeveless tops), black skirt or dress (appropriately below the knee), or black pants.
- AND/OR Swing Additions: Girls are welcome to wear any color 1940’s style dress as long as it has an appropriate neckline, sleeves, and falls below the knee. Other ideas are: swing-y skirts, polka dots, pin-curls, a flower in their hair, seamed stockings, saddle shoes, 1940’s style hat and gloves.
PARENT AND STUDENT HELP NEEDED!
STUDENTS:
We have many homemade decorations planned for our event and will need lots of help to create them! All students are invited to help:
- After school every day (M-F) this week from 1:30 – 3:00 to help craft our decorations.
- Decorate the gym on Saturday 2/6 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
- CLEAN UP after the dance from 10:30-11:30pm.
Sign-up sheets for all above dates and times are available in the band room. As always, students will receive extra credit for their extra efforts! Thank you in advance for donating your time to make our event a success for our learning community, and our greater Yorktown Heights community!
PARENTS:
Please visit http://donate.yhsbands.com/swingdance to donate a food item, or to help chaperone.
Questions? Please contact (Band Aid Core Helper) Margaret Serafin ([email protected]) or Mrs. Kluga.