The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support our YCSD Performing Arts programs.  Their sponsorship form is attached.

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We are so thrilled to announce that our students will perform in-person! Concerts will begin at 7pm in the YHS auditorium. Students will be asked to arrive by 6:30. Please save these dates:

·      Tuesday 12/7 – Band

·      Thursday 12/16 – Snow Date

The auditorium audience capacity is unlimited.  Masks are required.

Each ensemble (Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble) will perform from the stage area with 6′ distancing. Students who are not performing will be seated in the audience to support their peers.

A reminder of our concert dress requirements as outlined in the Band Handbook. We call it “Concert Black.”

Ladies:

·      Black dress pants or long black skirt. Ladies, long means that your skirt falls below the knee.  (no black jeans/jeggings/tights/yoga pants)

·      Black Blouse– longish sleeves (no sleeveless shirts or spaghetti straps)

·      Black Dress Shoes

Gentlemen:

·      Black Dress Pants (no black jeans/track pants/sweatpants)

·      Black, Button-Down, Long Sleeved Shirt

·      Black Socks and black dress shoes

In looking at the month of November, I realized that we will miss 2 rehearsals due to holidays. Ms. Kluga would like to find other days that we could rehearse.  Please respond to the form below. Thanks!

*PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK WITH YOUR FAMILY CALENDAR BEFORE RESPONDING*

Here is the form link

Offered weekly and hosted by our junior and senior band members. Not only are these student leaders helping our underclassmen gain confidence in their musical abilities, they are also building a supportive and welcoming community. 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.

The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support the YCSD Performing Arts programs.  Their sponsorship form is attached.

It was fun, as always, to get into the Halloween spirit with our students! Congrats to our winners, Josh Baek (CB), and Ethan Grabowski (WE), and thanks to all who participated.  Photos are attached for you to enjoy (including Ms. Kluga’s children).

Nice work at rehearsal #5 – Ms. Kluga is proud of you all for being brave as we begin to work on our improv skills. Take a look at the HW I posted on Dashboard –  She can’t wait to hear your progress!

Offered weekly and hosted by our junior and senior band members. Not only are these student leaders helping our underclassmen gain confidence in their musical abilities, they are also building a supportive and welcoming community. 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.

Thank you to those who purchased citrus through our contact-free sale. With your support the YHS Bands sold 272 boxes and earned over $2,600 in profit. To view your individual sales, follow the instructions below.

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).

·      FYI for Wind Ensemble the login is last name, first name.

·      Once you have logged in click on the blue button that says “Reports,” then next to the word “Report” select “Detailed Summary E-commerce” from the drop-down menu. 

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

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

The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support the YCSD Performing Arts programs.  Their sponsorship form is attached.

We had a fun and spirited group on Friday evening 10/22 – thank you to those who came out to support our Huskers on senior night! Ms. Kluga is waiting to hear if there is a home playoff game this week. Stay tuned.

It was a fun and productive rehearsal #4! To prepare for this week’s rehearsal, polish up all the measures that you personally find difficult. Work at them slowly and precisely, and then bring them up to tempo. Remember: Practice makes permanent.

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.

Please share our info with your friends and family! Flyers with QR codes and links are attached.

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

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.