Many thanks to all who helped make this weekend a success!  After sorting through and organizing mountains of donations Friday afternoon and evening, we kicked off our sale at 9am Saturday and enjoyed a steady stream of customers throughout the day.  In all we made over $3,000 in profit! And, all remaining items were donated to the Order of the Purple Heart. None of this would have been possible without your help and support; many thanks to all who donated items, refreshments, or your valuable time.

And, though our Tag Sale is a fundraiser, the special YHS Music Department memories the event creates are priceless.  There was so much joy this weekend; our students had fun volunteering, alumni stopped by to say hello and give updates on their life’s journey, and alumni families (some from decades ago) dropped off donations of support. 

This is the magic of our music community.

Special thanks to parent organizers Sarah Gambetta, Michele Newberger, Michelle Olener, and Laura Tropp for their tireless logistical and advertising expertise!

Extra special thanks to Sarah Gambetta for her amazing work organizing the parent volunteers and working out so many of our logistical and planning details behind the scenes.  And, special thanks also to the fabulous Giuliano family at Yorktown Pizza and Pasta for donating food for our volunteers!

Attached are some photos of our Tag Sale experience for you to enjoy 🙂

The YHS Music Department On-Line Citrus Sale is running through 10/29.

VIEW YOUR ON-LINE SALES

Students can login to see if anyone has credited a purchase to their account. Go to www.ifundraise.com/member. Log in with first and last name, and their member ID (which is available on Dashboard under the “Account Funds” tab on the left side of the page). Once you have entered the first/last name and ID, click on the blue button that says “Reports,” then next to the word “Report” select “Detailed Summary E-commerce” from the drop-down menu. 

Students earn 85% of their sales profit, to be put towards their end-of-year musical experience. The remaining 15% of their sales profit will go to their ensemble’s general fund. During checkout customers will be able to select a specific student to receive the sales credit, or you can select the Band Scholarship Fund.

Orders are harvested the very same day they are shipped. Each box is shipped at a flat rate of $7.95. Our website is accepting orders until 10/29/21. All orders will be delivered in time for the holiday season. If you or anyone you know is interested in supporting our Bands, please share the following information.

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

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

If you are interested in ordering a box to donate to a local food pantry, there are two options:

1.   If you have a specific pantry in mind, order a box delivered to your home and then drop it off at the pantry of your choice.

2.   The Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s church in Mohegan Lake will take orders shipped directly to them. Information and directions are attached.

The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support the YCSD Performing Arts programs.  If you are interested, please consider attending their interest meeting on Tuesday 10/19 at the Starbucks in Yorktown, outside, at 6:30pm.

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. Ms. Kluga also always available for help by appointment.

Monday 10/18: Flute with Chinmay, JB Sax p.8, JB Rhythm p.8, JB Trumpet p.9

Tuesday 10/19: JB Low Brass p.8, Bassoon with Will p.9

Wednesday 10/20: Clarinet with Ethan, Low Brass with Ryan

Thursday 10/21: Trumpet with Trevor

Friday 10/22: Clarinetwith Kayla, Percussion with Anthony and Drew

Excellent work at rehearsal #3 last week. It’s time to move on and learn the final measures of each piece! Review your HW, recordings, and info on Dashboard.

Support our Huskers in their final game, and senior night! A sign-up sheet is available in the band room.

What: Pep Band performance at our home varsity football game

When: Friday, October 22th.  Be at the band room by 5:30

Wear: Your YHS Band polo shirt.  If you think you will be chilly, please wear a long-sleeved turtleneck/t-shirt under the polo.  If you still think you’ll be cold, bring a coat/sweatshirt/gloves.

This week, students will experience recording their first video assessment of the year. This assessment will act as a base-line to help the student and I form a learning plan – what musical concepts they are confident in, and what concepts we will focus on improving. Please do not think this performance has to be perfect, prepare well and try your best!

Instructions on how to complete this assignment were reviewed in class, and are available on Google Classroom. The music to prepare was handed out in class as a hard copy and is also available on Dashboard. Videos are private, only shared with me, and I will use a rubric to offer feedback to each student individually.

Are offered weekly, hosted by our junior and senior band members (thank you!). If you have questions on your lesson homework, Mrs. Kluga strongly suggest you attend. Students who lead or attend a session earn 1 point of extra credit. Mrs. Kluga is also always available for help by appointment.

Tuesday 10/12: Saxophone with Will, Jazz Band Low Brass, Jazz Band Saxes @ p.8

Wednesday 10/13: Clarinet with Ethan, Low Brass with Ryan, Flute with Chinmay, Jazz Band Trumpets with Trevor

Thursday 10/14: Trumpet with Trevor

Friday 10/15: Clarinet with Kayla, Percussion with Anthony and Drew

Rehearsal #2 was energetic and super fun – Mrs. Kluga is so proud of you guys for your progress!  To prepare for this week, please make time to LISTEN. Review your HW, recordings, and info on Dashboard.

Our annual Music Boosters Tag Sale is this Saturday 10/16 from 9am-2pm outdoors **on the patio behind the Band Room** (note the location change). We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/15 from 3-7pm.  Tell your friends and neighbors!  Parent and student volunteers are needed to make this event a success.  Please see Mrs. Gambetta’s e-mail to find out how you can help. A flyer is attached.

The YHS Music Department On-Line Citrus Sale is running through 10/29.

Students will earn 85% of their sales profit, to be put towards their end-of-year musical experience. The remaining 15% of their sales profit will go to their ensemble’s general fund. During checkout customers will be able to select a specific student to receive the sales credit, or you can select the Band Scholarship Fund.

Orders are harvested the very same day they are shipped, ensuring that the fruit is the freshest possible. Each box is shipped at a flat rate of $7.95. Our website is accepting orders until 10/29/21. All orders will be delivered in time for the holiday season. If you or anyone you know is interested in supporting our Bands, please share the following information.

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

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

FOOD PANTRY CITRUS DONATIONS

If you are interested in ordering a box to donate to a local food pantry, there are two options:

1.   If you have a specific pantry in mind, order a box delivered to your home and then drop it off at the pantry of your choice.

2.   The Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s church in Mohegan Lake will take orders shipped directly to them. Information and directions are attached.

The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support the YCSD Performing Arts programs.  If you are interested, please e-mail Shelbey Graf ([email protected]).  Please consider volunteering your time and talents, and/or becoming a sponsor.  Akin to the Husker’s invaluable support of Athletics, the First Nighters are a vital part of keeping the Performing Arts alive in YCSD!

Our 50 Pep Band students were thrilled to participate in Friday’s Homecoming – and thrilled to be part of such an awesome showing of support from our YHS community! Photo attached. Our next Pep Band performance will be at the home game on Friday 10/22.

To our Band Families, thank you so very much for your help making our Homecoming event a success for our students! Your work on our behind-the-scenes logistics is so appreciated; whether you donated money for the pizza, sent in snacks, or volunteered your time, our event was a smooth and enjoyable experience because of you.  Our students treasure these Band traditions, and it is wonderful to see them having fun and enjoying social time together!

Special thanks to Mrs. Gambetta for all your work and time being the lead organizer for this event! And, thanks to Mrs. Olener and Mrs. Tropp for organizing the Venmo!