We are in the process of planning a music festival experience for Friday 5/20 OR Saturday 5/21 7am-10pm. More details TBA.
On Monday, May 30th the YHS Bands will participate in the Yorktown Memorial Day Parade. This is our most public event of the year and is an important service for our community. After the parade, all YHS Band students are invited to enjoy a BBQ hosted by one of our band families. More info TBA.
Our Swing Dance Concert is Saturday 4/23 at 7:00pm in the YHS GYM. Flyer attached. This event is a fun evening of music, dancing, light snacks, and a raffle. Swing Era attire is encouraged. Open to the community!
As part of our Swing Dance, we hold a really amazing raffle. Each year we ask families and local businesses for prize donations, which are organized into themed baskets. Here is how you can help:
1. Create and donate a basket as a family or a group of families – ideas for themed baskets are attached
2. Donate an item to be used in a themed basket, such as:
a. Gift cards to local businesses
b. New items we could re-gift into a basket
c. Tickets to concerts or sporting events
d. A weekend away at a timeshare
e. A service (personal chef, tutoring, college essay help)
f. Any other business offering or idea
3. If you have a business contact that would like to support our event, a letter is attached (on official YHS Band letterhead) outlining the donation process.
4. We are looking for a team of parents to help the raffle committee. Please contact Ms. Kluga if you are interested.
Our Spring Concert is Wed. 5/18 at 7:00pm in the YHS Auditorium.
We are in the process of planning a music festival experience for Friday 5/20 OR Saturday 5/21 7am-10pm. More details TBA.
On Monday, May 30th the YHS Bands will participate in the Yorktown Memorial Day Parade. This is our most public event of the year and is an important service for our community. After the parade, all YHS Band students are invited to enjoy a BBQ hosted by one of our band families. More info TBA.
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 also always available for help by appointment.
| Monday 3/7 | JB Trumpet, Flute with Abbie |
| Tuesday 3/8 | JB Sax p.8, Sax with Will, Trumpet with Shane |
| Wednesday 3/9 | Clarinet with Ethan, Low Brass with Samson & Will, Percussion with Anthony & Drew |
| Thursday 3/10 | JB Trombone and JB Rhythm Section |
Our next rehearsal is Thursday 3/10 from 6:50-8:30. Your homework, professional recordings, and sheet music are posted on Dashboard.
**Procrastination Warning** There are 4 weeks remaining until NYSSMA. If your student is participating, they should have a concrete strategy for learning their music, including making significant time to practice at home. We *are* working together in class and in lessons, and Ms. Kluga available by appointment, however the muscle coordination/memory needed to successfully perform a piece of music cannot be learned by cramming. Plan your time now, and you will be thankful in 4 weeks!
On Monday 2/7, Staff Sergeant Hopkins, a percussionist with the “President’s Own” Marine Band, presented an interactive zoom clinic to our Wind Ensemble. Students learned strategies to improve muscle memory; to help learn music faster and more accurately. SSgt. Hopkins also shared personal stories and answered questions. We are very thankful to the Marine Band for this opportunity!
7:00pm in the YHS GYM. More details to follow. Please save the date.
Our Swing Dance planning is taking shape and there are ways to help, if you are interested and able. Many thanks to the parent committee that met with Mrs. Kluga last week!
As part of our Swing Dance, we hold a really amazing raffle. Each year we ask families and local businesses for prize donations, which are then organized into themed baskets. Here is how you can help:
1. Create and donate a basket as a family or a group of families. Themed baskets from 2020 are attached.
2. Donate an item to be used in a themed basket, such as:
a. Gift cards to local businesses
b. New items we could re-gift into a basket
c. Tickets to concerts or sporting events
d. A weekend away at a timeshare
e. A service (personal chef, tutoring, college essay help)
f. Any other business offering or idea
3. If you have a business contact that would like to support our event, a letter is attached (on official YHS Band letterhead) outlining the donation process.
4. We are looking for a team of parents interested in helping the raffle committee. Contact me if you are interested. Thanks for your help!
Preview attachment Swing Dance Business Letter 2022.pdf
Swing Dance Business Letter 2022.pdf268 KB
Preview attachment 2020 SWING DANCE RAFFLE BASKETS.pdf
2020 SWING DANCE RAFFLE BASKETS.pdf146 KB
Our Spring Concert is Wed. 5/18 at 7:00pm in the YHS Auditorium.