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Your student is responsible for picking up their entire order on 12/14 between 2:30 and 7:00pm at YHS, and then delivering to their customers.

Student and parent volunteers are needed, please, to make this day run smoothly. Our citrus truck will arrive at 7am to be unloaded, we will spend the day stacking and organizing our 500+ boxes, and then distribute orders between 2:30-6:30pm.

This is a tradition (and logistics!) that we are still bringing back from COVID. Please consider donating your time and/or supplies.

Parents, check out the SignUp Genius for ways you can help (thank you to Mrs. Rindone and Mrs. Aoukar for creating the signup!)

Students, please sign up in the Band Room.

Today, 375 tuba and euphonium players participated in the 50^th anniversary Tuba Christmas performance at Rockefeller Center. Congrats to YHS junior Sharik Bose (tuba) and my daughter Lindy (euphonium) for braving the elements to be part of this fun event!

Again this year, the YHS Band program is sponsoring a needy child for the holidays.  Her name is Maimuna and she is 3 years old. Using part of the funds we have raised through our Tag Sale and Citrus Sale, the Band Officers will purchase items from her list to Santa.  If you are interested in donating additional items, please contact me. Maimuna wears a 7c toddler shoe, and size 4T 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 Friday 12/8. 

Will take place after break. This assessment will help us gauge your musical progress and readiness to perform in our Winter Concert. Make time to practice – music, recordings, and weekly lesson HW are all posted on Dashboard. Ask me if you have questions or need help.

Will resume next week.

Amazingly, we only have 2 rehearsals left until our Winter Concert! Please arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00.  Make time to practice – music, recordings, and this week’s HW are all posted on Dashboard.

WHITE TIES

Jazz Band students – part of our concert attire is a white tie. Please purchase one in time for our Winter Concert – a suggestion is here.

Jazz Band students – please join Ms Kluga before school (from 7:10…or whenever you get off the bus… until the first bell) to practice soloing over the changes for Ipanema and There Will Never Be Another You.

Thank you for supporting this important fundraiser! Monies raised will help us participate in our festival trips.

SALES SHIPPED TO RECIPIENT ARE STILL OPEN!

Our USPS delivery sales are open until Sunday 12/10 at 11:59pm, via credit card only. The grove will guarantee delivery on these orders by 12/24. Great for last minute holiday gifts!

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

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

* Our citrus will be delivered on Thurs. 12/14.  Your student is responsible for picking up their entire order between 2:30 and 7:00pm at YHS, and then delivering to their customers.

Please support this important fundraiser! Your active participation will help our students participate in our spring festivals!

Are attached, FYI

§  Our YHS Band Winter Concert will take place Tuesday, December 12^th 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.

WIND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL TRIP ~ PAYMENT #1 DUE FRIDAY 11/17

Students in the Wind Ensemble will participate in the 2024 Northeast Band Festival at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Friday 5/3 through Sunday 5/5. Cost estimate is $575.

Please send in a payment of $100 (made payable to YHS Music Boosters) Friday 11/17.

CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL TRIP – SAVE THE DATE!

Students in the Concert Band will participate in the 2024 Rhythms International Music Festival at Six Flags Great Adventure. Saturday 5/11. Cost estimate is $200. More info TBA.

Flyers are attached for your review and listed below. Some interesting musical opportunities for our students!

§  West Point Band Holiday Show – Saturday 12/2 and Sunday 12/3: Tickets are free!More info here: https://westpointband.com/holiday-show.html

Do you need help practicing your lesson HW assignment? Guided practice sessions are 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. Additionally, Ms Kluga is always available for help by appointment