All band students are invited! Join us as we perform crowd-rallying music at the varsity football game, and enjoy a pre-game dinner and tons of Band spirit!

A student sign-up sheet is available in the Band room – RSVP by Wednesday 10/12

What: Pep Band BBQ and Homecoming Varsity Football Game

When: Friday, October 14th at 5:00pm (Dinner) and game (7:00pm)

Where: Dinner will be pizza, salad, and dessert and will be served in the YHS Band Room

Wear: Your YHS Band Polo

PARENT HELPERS NEEDED!!

We are also looking for parents to donate supplies and/or their time.  Please look for an e-mail from our parent-organizers (bach.yhsbands@gmail.com) to find out how you can help.

Thank you to the 30 students who joined us on Friday to support our Huskers as they rolled to victory over Nyack. Special thanks to the team of band parents who sent in snacks and hot chocolate – it was very much appreciated!

Extra special thanks to junior trumpet players Esther-Anne Villamin and George Whalen, who so beautifully performed the National Anthem before the game. 

Ms. Kluga was so happy tosee many of you Thursday evening!  The handouts she reviewed in her presentation is attached. And, if you have questions, Ms. Kluga is happy to help. It has been a pleasure for her to get to know and work with your students!

Our annual Music Boosters Tag Sale is back again this year! Please save your stuff to donate.  Our sale is Saturday 10/22 from 9am-2pm at YHS.  We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/21 from 3-7pm.  Tell your friends and neighbors!  Parent and student volunteers will be needed to make this event a success.  Look for an e-mail in the coming weeks to find out how you can help. A flyer is attached.

Many thanks to the 30 YHS Band students who turned out on Friday night to cheer on our Varsity Football team. Although the game was a tough loss, we did our best to offer our enthusiastic musical support!

Our next home game performance will be Friday 9/30 vs. Nyack. Report time is 5:30. Game 7-9:30pm. Please join us!

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.

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.