On Sunday, many of our YHS Band students enjoyed a fun apple picking trip to Wilken’s! Students enjoyed apples, cider and donuts, and priceless Band Family memories. Many thanks to the farm staff and to our band parents who help make this annual tradition possible!
Auditions will take place this Wednesday 9/21 from 1:35 – 3:00. Requirements and sign-ups are available in the Band room. Weekly rehearsals will begin Thursday 9/29, 6:50-8:30pm. Returning Jazz Band students do not need to audition, but are required to attend the meeting at 1:35 on 9/21.
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. Ms. Kluga is also always available for help by appointment.
| Monday 9/19 | Sax |
| Tuesday 9/20 | Trumpet, Flute |
| Wednesday 9/21 | |
| Thursday 9/22 | Jazz Band Meeting (1:35)Jazz Band Auditions (1:45-3:00) |
| Friday 9/23 | Clarinet, Trombone, Percussion |
Our country’s premier military band is touring the Northeast! Concert is Saturday 10/9, 3-5pm at John Jay HS in Hopewell Junction, NY. Ms. Kluga is planning to attend with her family – hope to see you and your family there! Reserve your free tickets here.
The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support our YCSD Performing Arts programs. Their sponsorship form is attached. Please consider joining and volunteering!
Thursday 9/8: Pep Band Rehearsal – 1:45-3:15pm in the Band Room
Bring your instrument and charged cell phone. Music and snacks will be provided. Late buses are available at 3:30. Let’s get ready for our first Varsity Football Pep Band performance of the season! To help us sound our best please join us for this rehearsal – where we will play fun pop music, enjoy snacks (because Band = Food), and enjoy time together.
Friday 9/9: Pep Band Performance – Report at 5:45pm in the Band Room
Bring yourinstrument and charged cell phone. Music and Snacks will be provided. The football game will run from 7-10:00pm
Friday 9/9: Reserve your free tickets for the “President’s Own” Marine Band Concert
Our country’s premier military band is touring the Northeast! A fantastic and free opportunity to hear this world-class group! Concert is Saturday 10/9, 3-5pm at John Jay HS in Hopewell Junction, NY. Ms. Kluga is planning to attend with her family – she hopes to see you and your family there! Reserve your free tickets here.
Every incoming Band student needs a YHS Band polo for use at our events. See the attached form for more information. Please send in a check for $27 made payable to YHS Music Boosters.
If your student rented a bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba from YHS, please send in a check for $150, made payable to YCSD.
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 next year’s events. A big THANK YOU to all the awesome parents who made this year a success!
Thank you all for your help and support creating a wonderful year for our students! I sincerely appreciate and am so thankful for you – our amazing YHS Band community. Have a fantastic summer!
Ms. Kluga’s beloved alma mater. The place that helped mold her into the musician, educator, and person that she is today. Last weekend she had the opportunity to perform with the alumni band in this celebratory concert. It was absolutely inspiring to be back on stage with her professors and peers, to reconnect and make some awesome music performing some of her all-time favorite band repertoire. Take a listen here if you are interested.
A wealth of world-class FREE concerts are offered each summer at West Point (including an AMAZING 4th of July Concert featuring the 1812 Overture with fireworks and REAL CANNONS!) For details, please visit www.westpointband.com. If you’ve never been, the campus is gorgeous and so historically interesting. A real gem of the Hudson Valley and worth a visit!
Mark your calendars! The 21st Annual YHS Music Dept. Ice Cream Social will take place Wednesday, August 31st from 6-8pm at YHS.
Many thanks to all of the band students who performed at the graduation ceremony yesterday. Our entire learning community truly appreciates your time and talents! Thank you for your participation and help in creating this special memory for our seniors and their families!
Congratulations to our awesome class of 2022 band students! It has been an honor to be your teacher for four years – my love and best wishes to all as you begin your next adventures in life!
One last quote for you (a bit sappy, but lots of truth here…):
5/18 (Wed) YHS Spring Band Concert @ 7:00 pm (Senior dinner at Little Sorrento @ 4:30)
5/21 (Sat) Music Festival Trip 6:45am-11pm (Details below!)
5/30 (Mon) Memorial Day Parade and Annual YHS Band BBQ
6/10 (Fri) Jazz Band Performance at Relay for Life (8:30pm)
6/25 (Sat) Wind Ensemble ’22-’23 performs at YHS Graduation