Dear YHS Band Parents and Students,
I hope you enjoyed a healthy, peaceful and restful Thanksgiving with your families. Read on for your weekly update regarding band events and our upcoming Winter Concert!
OUR FIRST “BANDSGIVING” ~ TUES. 11/25
Our 1st Bandsgiving was a celebration of the three “ships” of our program – Musicianship, Citizenship, and Friendship. I’m so grateful for our students and the culture we build together! Thank you to our Band Officers for hosting and sharing recipes from our Band Cookbook, and thank you to all who contributed!
Students seated themselves at our banquet tables, shared something they were thankful for on a paper leaf, filled their plates, and enjoyed building our Band Family community.
EVENTS THIS WEEK:
GUIDED PRACTICE / DRESS REHEARSALS
Sessions are held period 9, unless noted otherwise. I am also always available for help by appointment.
| Monday 12/1 | Mozart Quintet, JB Saxes, JB Trombone |
| Tuesday 12/2 | |
| Wednesday 12/3 | JB Trumpets |
| Thursday 12/4 | |
| Friday 12/5 | Concert Dress Rehearsal p.9, Brass Quintet p.10 |
PERIOD “0” JAZZ JAM!
Please join me before school (from 7:10…or whenever you get off the bus… until the first bell) to practice improvising. Help yourself develop your skills and a plan for success!
JAZZ BAND TECH REHEARSAL IS THURSDAY 12/4
Thank you for filling out the Google Survey to try and move this rehearsal. Based on your answers, we will KEEP the rehearsal on Thursday 12/4.
This is our only opportunity to work with the Tech Crew and set our microphone and lighting logistics. Please arrive by 6:50 so we can be warmed up and tuned to start promptly at 7:00. We thank them for their time!!
CB & WE DRESS REHEARSAL FRI. 12/5, Period 9-2:30
All Wind Ensemble and Concert Band students are required to attend. Please mark your calendars.
DECEMBER LESSON SCHEDULE
Is attached, FYI.
OPERATION SANTA ITEMS DUE WED. 12/3
As part of our program goal of citizenship, again this year we are sponsoring a needy child for the holidays. Her name is Luna and she is 6 years old. Using part of the funds we have raised through our Tag Sale and Citrus Sale, the Band Officers have purchased items from her list to Santa.
If you are interested in donating additional items, please contact me. Luna wears size 6/7 youth shirt/pants. We are interested in all clothing items (pj’s, winter outfits, school uniforms (light blue top and navy pants), and a few toys/treats. She loves plush unicorns, the color pink, LOL surprise, and Barbie dolls. Please send in items (unwrapped) by this Wednesday 12/3.
WINTER CONCERT REMINDERS
Our YHS Band Winter Concert will take place Tuesday, December 9th at 7pm in the YHS auditorium. Students will be asked to arrive by 6:30pm (Jazz Band at 5:45pm) for sound check.
Concert Reception – Parent help needed, please
To celebrate our students’ performance, we will host a reception in the cafeteria. Check out our SignUp Genius for ways you can help. Your donations are always appreciated! Thank you to Ms. Rindone for managing our SUG!
Students are asked to wear “Concert Black” dressy, black professional attire.
o Ladies: Black dressy shirt. No sleeveless shirts or spaghetti straps. Appropriate necklines, please. Black dressy pants or skirt (below the knee when you sit down, please) and black dress shoes.
o Gentlemen: Black dressy button-down long-sleeved shirt with a collar. Black dress pants. Black dress shoes. Black socks.
YHS Band Winter Concert Livestream Link
Tuesday December 9th @ 7:00pm
CITRUS REMINDERS – You can still place USPS orders delivered in time for Christmas
Sunday, December 13th is the order deadline for USPS mail-order delivery to your home/customers’ homes (shipping fees apply)
Use these links to send to family/friends/colleagues to help support our fundraiser:
YHS Concert Band online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/837673
YHS Wind Ensemble online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/498649
Thursday, December 11th 2:30-6:30PM is FRUIT DELIVERY DAY. In-person pre-orders will be delivered by truck to YHS. Students are responsible for picking up their entire order and delivering it to their customers.
Parent and student volunteers will be needed all day (7am-7pm) to help unload and sort our orders.
MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES
- West Point Band Holiday Show – Saturday 12/6 and Sunday 12/7 @ 2pm: Tickets are free!It is a fantastic concert – my family and I will be attending – hope to see you there! More info herehttps://band.westpoint.edu/event/westpointholiday/
- Mock Audition Day – Sunday 12/14 @ Queens College. A great opportunity for students who are planning to audition for college, NYSSMA, or want to improve in general.
Holiday Music Supplies, Equipment & Lesson Suggestions
Holiday time is the perfect opportunity to replenish musical accessories and plan for musical goals. Does your student need new reeds or valve oil? Is it time to upgrade from a beginner model to an intermediate model instrument? Does your student want to take their playing to the next level? Maybe it’s time to consider private lessons or look into a summer music camp opportunity.
The students and I are looking forward to performing for you at our Winter Band Concert on Tuesday 12/9! Please contact me with any questions.
Musically Yours,
Ms. Kluga