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!

All students have a homework assignment due at this week’s lesson. Our lesson calendar (this is Week #5), HW assignment details, and music can be found on Dashboard.

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

Monday 10/4: Flute with Chinmay, Jazz Band Trumpets with Trevor

Tuesday 10/5: Saxophone with Will, Jazz Band Low Brass, Jazz Band Saxophones @ 2:30

Wednesday 10/6: Clarinet with Ethan

Thursday 10/7: Trumpet with Trevor

Friday 10/8: Clarinet with Kayla, Percussion with Anthony and Drew

What an awesome first rehearsal, and what a talented and enthusiastic bunch! Rehearsals are 7:00-8:30 in the YHS Band Room/Auditorium. Jazz Band students are asked to arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00.  Music, recordings, and this week’s HW are all available on Dashboard.

Our annual Music Boosters Tag Sale is back! Please save your stuff to donate.  Our sale is Saturday 10/16 from 9am-2pm outdoors in the tent and courtyard adjacent to the YHS Library.  We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/15 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 from Mrs. Gambetta to find out how you can help. A flyer is attached.

The YHS Music Department Citrus Sale is an 18-year tradition; many families (current and alumni) have reached out to ask us if it would still take place.

After much thought, we have decided to again host a contact-free sale. Monies raised will be used to help continue our end-of-year traditions and awards, and with the hope that we might also be able to participate in some sort of Spring music festival.  Participation is totally voluntary.  All orders will be placed online, paid for on-line, and shipped directly to the customer.

Information on how to order will be shared later this week. If you or anyone you know is interested in supporting our group, please share our information.

The First Nighters is a parent group whose mission is to support the YCSD Performing Arts programs.  Each year they invite parents to help their cause!   Some of their initiatives include:

• Advocating for and supporting the arts programs in all schools.
• Purchasing supplies for the arts programs in all schools.
• Providing yearly scholarships to outstanding seniors.
• Honoring Performing Arts juniors and seniors at an annual recognition dinner. 

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!

All students have a homework assignment due at this week’s lesson. Our lesson calendar (this is Week #4), HW assignment details and music can be found on Dashboard.

Are offered weekly, hosted by our junior and senior band members. If you have questions on your lesson homework, Ms. Kluga strongly suggests you attend. Students who lead or attend a session receive 1 point of extra credit. She is also always available for help by appointment. We all want you to be successful! This week’s offerings are listed below.

Monday 9/27: Flute with Chinmay, Percussion with Anthony and Drew, Trumpet with Trevor

Tuesday 9/28: Saxophone with Will

Wednesday 9/29: Clarinet with Ethan and Kayla

Rehearsals are 7:00-8:30 in the YHS Band Room/Auditorium. Jazz Band students are asked to arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00. Students have received their music and a HW assignment. Music, recordings, and their HW are all available on Dashboard.

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

A student sign-up sheet is available in the Band room – RSVP by Wednesday 9/28

What: Pep Band BBQ and Homecoming Varsity Football Game

When: Friday, October 1st at 5:00pm (Dinner) and game (7:00pm)

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

Wear: Your YHS Band Polo

We are also looking for parents to donate supplies and/or their time.  We will need chaperones, food donations, food service, and clean-up help. Please look for an e-mail from parent-organizers Sarah Gambetta ([email protected]) to find out how you can help.

Our annual Music Boosters Tag Sale is back! Please save your stuff to donate.  Our sale is Saturday 10/16 from 9am-2pm outdoors in the tent and courtyard adjacent to the YHS Library.  We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/15 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.