Band
Announcements
Link for Rhythm Practice
No food is allowed in the band room. Every time I loosen this rule, there is food, trash and spills.
Candy Bar Fundraiser at Lowes, date TBD due to very cold weather on our first scheduled date. You can bring your instrument, get some volunteer hours and support the band!
UEMB Booster Meetings More Information.
NYSSMA - NYSSMA Music. See if anything I currently have looks like something you would want to play. There is SO MUCH more in my office too. The Festival at Johnson City is on April 26-27.
10-12th Grade Jazz Band Festival is March 22-23. More information here.
NYSSMA Majors will be here before you know it. The Pre-NYSSMA Concert (for Wind Ensemble Only) is Monday, May 13th.
Great job at Senior Area All State!
NYSBDA was March 1-3 in Syracuse. Clare played an excellent concert.
7-9th Grade All County Band Festival was at Vestal on March 1 and at the Anderson Center at BU on March 2. Fabulous concert!
10-12th Grade Band Great job at the Festival. Here are Pictures and Program
Lesson Schedule - Four are due before March 28th.
Honors Band Marking Period 3 Summary is due by March 22nd.
Spring Concert, March 27th - This concert will feature Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band. Wind Ensemble's next concert is Pre-NYSSMA on May 13th.
Small Ensemble Showcase Great job! Info(pictures)
Report Card Links - send me an email if you need access.
Links to Concert Band Music, Wind Ensemble Music, Jazz Ensemble Music, Band Resources Listening
Drumline - Rehearsals on Tuesdays, but not 3/5 or 3/12. If you are interested in marching in the drumline in the fall, please fill out this form.
Trumpet Ensemble - NYSSMA piece is March, Gavotte, Rigaudon & Passepied. Can we meet this Thursday 3/21 right after school?
Clarinet Ensemble - Next rehearsal is 3/19 or 3/26? You are playing Allegro from Sinfonia II for NYSSMA .
Flute Ensemble - Nuances has arrived. Listen to it. Can we meet on Wednesday, 3/20?
Saxophone Ensemble - You are signed up for a NYSSMA piece, Dance Suite by Dowland. Music is here! Can we meet Friday? 3/22, just until 4
Jazz Ensemble Performance at Bowling Green in NYC - Date is June 1st. Field Trip Packet, Chaperone Form.
Video Game Ensemble - Next Rehearsal TBD.
Founder's Day Celebration - Feb 29th at the Riverdale from 6-7pm. Great Job Sam!
It's never too early to start thinking about scholarships. Links will appear below as information is available.
Delbert Colbeigh Music Award - This is for Juniors or Seniors for up to $500 to spend on music related needs. It is not just for students who plan to be music majors.
Band Booster Scholarship - Applications due Monday, April 29th, 2024.
BCMEA Scholarship - There is an application to fill out and an audition on May 1, 2024.
Perform with the Penn State Blue Band at their Annual Blue/White Football game on Saturday, April 13th.
Go to summer Music Camp at Fredonia! Band Camp dates are June 30th-July 6th. Scholarships are available; apply by April 19th.
Shark Summer Music Camp at Long Island University. Cost is $500 for a week-long camp.
March in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Spend the summer marching with the White Sabers
March for Skyliners