Join us for some much-needed band social time! The event will take place outdoors in the YHS courtyard. Social distancing will be observed. Snacks will be provided. Movie selection TBA (PG-13 or less). RSVP REQUIRED.
WHO: All YHS Band Students are invited
WHEN: Friday 4/9 from 6:30-9pm (Rain Date Friday 4/16)
WHERE: YHS Courtyard
BRING: A lawn chair or blanket
RSVP REQUIRED: Fill out this Google Form
On Tuesday 3/9, Master Sergeant Johnson, a trombone player with the “President’s Own” Marine Band presented a clinic titled Becoming a Better Musician During a Pandemic. Students learned strategies for staying motivated, facing anxiety, and the simple yet powerful act of saying “today I will work to get better at my instrument.” MSgt Johnson also shared personal stories and answered questions. We are very thankful to the Marine Band for this opportunity!
Thank you to our awesome upper-classmen for leading these valuable sessions! All meetings are 9th period, unless indicated.
Monday 3/22: JB Trumpets with Trevor and Mike, JB Tenor/Bari Sax with James
Tuesday 3/23: JB Trombones with Colin
Thursday 3/25: Saxophone with Alissa
Learn from the New York Philharmonic double reed sections at the Montclair State University Double Reed Day! The day will feature masterclasses, panel discussions, repair workshops, reed class, and more. For more details about the events please see the flyer below.
As part of our next unit, all band students are learning a NYSSMA solo. In addition to the musical opportunity this study provides, if students are interested in participating in NYSSMA or auditioning for Wind Ensemble, they will have the necessary tools to do so.
NYSSMA information was reviewed this week in class, is available on Dashboard, and is attached. The on-line sign-up form is due Monday 3/8 and can be found here.
Students are able to receive honors credit for Concert Band or Wind Ensemble by earning a score of 95 or above on a level 6 solo/ensemble, or a score of 97 or above on a level 5 solo/ensemble.
Auditions for the 2021-2022 Wind Ensemble will take place at the end of April. Students wishing to audition should review the audition information sheet (attached) with you. This form is due Monday 3/8.
On Tuesday 3/9, Master Sergeant Johnson, a trombone player with the “President’s Own” Marine Band will present a clinic, via zoom, to our Wind Ensemble students (period 8). The clinic is part of the band’s educational outreach campaign and is titled Becoming a Better Musician During a Pandemic. Interested Concert Band students are also welcome to attend, e-mail Ms. Kluga for more information. We are thrilled to have this opportunity!
Thank you to our awesome upper-classmen for leading these valuable sessions! All meetings are 9th period via zoom, unless indicated.
Monday 3/8: Trumpet with Trevor and Mike, JB Tenor/Bari Sax with James
Tuesday 3/9: Clarinet with Sarah, Horn with Alicia, JB Trombones with Colin, Flute with Chinmay @ 2:15
Wednesday 3/10: JB Trumpets with Trevor and Mike
Thursday 3/11: Saxophone with Alissa
Friday 3/12: Clarinet with Kayla
Congratulations to our awesome students on another successful virtual concert performance! Ms. Kluga is so very proud of you all, both for your musicality and for your open minds and positive attitudes as we studied the music, the pop culture, and the icons of the Swing Era.
And, many thanks to the Band Officers who donated their time to create and deliver our concert goody bags. Thank you for helping make this a special evening for our students!
To help celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, NAfME (National Association for Music Education) is releasing the ANHE virtual performances – with our own Swaroop Pujari representing YCSD as a member of the All National Concert Band! The concerts will be released on 3/4, and can be accessed via this link
Congratulations to Swaroop on achieving this impressive musical honor!