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

One of our first fundraisers of the year is the annual Music Boosters Tag Sale.  This is a reminder to please save your stuff to donate!!  The sale will take place in the YHS Cafeteria on Saturday 10/19 from 9am-2pm.  We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/18 from 3-8pm.  Tell your friends and neighbors!  Many 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.

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. 

The First Nighters annual information letter is attached.  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!

Many thanks to the 35 YHS Band students who turned out on Friday night 9/13 to cheer our Varsity Football team on to victory! We had fun collaborating with YHS Cheer and the “Crop” – not even a stadium blackout with 2 minutes remaining on the clock could extinguish our combined enthusiasm!  

We are looking forward to our next Pep Band outing, which is this coming Friday 9/20 at Home. Details below.

Today, 50 YHS Band students enjoyed a social outing to Wilken’s Farm!  Students had fun apple picking, eating yummy cider donuts, and making “bandtastic” memories.  Many thanks to sophomore (and CB Vice President) Bella Bravo, for organizing this year’s trip!  Photos attached for you to enjoy.

Our next Pep Band performance is this Friday 9/20, HOME vs. Tappan Zee. Interested students should sign up in the band room. On Friday evening, arrive to the band room by 5:30, wearing your YHS Band polo or a green shirt (freshmen). The game should be done by 9:30.

All YHS Band students are welcome!

Jazz Band auditions will take place Wednesday 9/18 from 1:30 – 3:00 in the band room. Audition requirements and sign-ups are available in the band room.  Weekly rehearsals will begin the week of 9/23 on a day and time TBA.  Returning Jazz Band students do not need to audition, but are required to attend the meeting at 1:35 on 9/18.

One of our first fundraisers of the year is the annual Music Boosters Tag Sale.  This is a reminder to please save your stuff to donate!!  The sale will take place in the YHS Cafeteria on Saturday 10/19 from 9am-2pm.  We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/18 from 3-8pm.  Tell your friends and neighbors!  Many parent and students 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.

All students were sent home this week with a copy of the YHS Band Handbook.  If you haven’t already, please review it with your students, fill out the information on the last page, and send the signed page to school. It is attached if you need a copy.

Will begin this week. The September lesson calendar is attached, as well as an alphabetical list of student lesson groups.  If you have questions about this important part of your student’s grade in band, please review the YHS Band Handbook or contact Ms. Kluga.

In the handbook, please find the list of musical accessories your student will need to be successful in band. Please have your student bring these accessories to their band lesson this week. All students will need a pencil in class every day.

Every incoming band student needs a YHS Band polo for use at our many band events.  See the attached form for more information.  Bring your completed order form and check to school this Monday 9/9.

Our first Pep Band performance of the season is this Friday 9/13, away at Somers. Interested students should sign up in the band room. On Friday evening, arrive to the band room by 5:00, wearing your YHS Band polo or a green shirt (freshmen). We will ride a bus to and from the game. We should be home by 9:30.

All YHS Band students are welcome!  This is a great way to support our football team and earn extra-credit! 

Periodically our student band officers will organize a band “spirit” outing; a social opportunity for band students to have fun together outside of rehearsal. This season, Concert Band Vice President Bella Bravo (‘22) has organized our annual YHS Band apple picking outing to Wilken’s Farm.  Thanks Bella!

What: Apple Picking at Wilken’s Farm in Yorktown

When: Sunday 9/15

Report Time: Meet AT WILKEN’S at 10:00am

End Time: Approximately 12:00 noon

COST: $12 cash (includes a half-peck of apples, hot apple cider, 1 cider doughnut, and priceless band memories :).

Interested in attending?  Please bring in $12 cash and sign up in the Band Room by Wednesday 9/11.

Jazz Band auditions will take place Wednesday 9/18 from 1:30 – 3:00 in the band room. Audition requirements and sign-ups are available in the band room.  Weekly rehearsals will begin the week of 9/23 on a day and time TBA.  Returning Jazz Band students do not need to audition, but are required to attend the meeting at 1:35 on 9/18.