You can play your favorite Holiday Band tunes at Blue Goose on Wednesday, December 21st. Available times are listed below:
Blue Goose (on Route 31 just south of Main Street):
10:10, 10:20, 10:40, 11:10, 11:30, 11:40, 11:50
To sign up for a time, simply click on “Comment” below and include your name(s) and what time(s) you prefer. A final schedule is posted here
Students have the opportunity to join the Holiday Band, which rehearses once a week during lunch recess in November and after school (3-5 PM) in December. Norton Creek’s rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays, Wild Rose on Wednesdays, and Munhall on Fridays. To print out a Holiday Band form, click here
Band students will be having their first band lesson of the school year this week (September 6th-12th). If you do not have your instrument already, you will receive it at your first lesson. I look forward to seeing all the students for their first lesson! To view your students lesson time you can access the lesson schedule in the “For Bando’s Only” section.
Mark your calendars. Our 14th annual Band-a-Rama will take place on Tuesday, May 29th from 4:30 to 8 PM at Haines Middle School.
Students who have elected to participate in the solo recital have been given their performance times at this point. If you need to obtain your child’s performance time again, please click on the Solo Recital link on the right side of this web page.
I look forward to a wonderful event on March 23rd! See you there!
Can you believe we have already reached the month of August? That means that summer band is just around the corner (August 16th)! The detailed summer band schedule is located on the “For Bandos Only” page on the right column (password required), but the general schedule is as follows:
8:30-9:15- Clarinets
9:15-10:00- Trumpets
10:00-10:45- Trombones
10:45-11:30- Flutes
12:00-12:45- Percussion
12:45-1:30- Baritones/Tubas
1:30-2:15- Alto Saxes
2:15-3:00- Oboes
3:00-3:45- French Horns
Thank you for visiting our band’s website! Check back often for all sorts of information regarding the band program throughout the year. To find information and forms regarding signing up for band next year, please click here.
Our annual Star-Spangled Banner performance is taking place this Wednesday, May 5th at 3:45 PM at St. Charles North High School (North vs. East game). Students should arrive at 3:45 with their instrument (unpack in the car), folding music stand, and music. Wear your band shirt if you have one!
After we perform, you may stay and watch the game if you have someone who will supervise you at the game. Otherwise you will be done around 4:30!
Hope to see you there!
Here are a number of optional activities that you may be interested in your child participating in:
Wednesday, May 5th- Star-Spangled Banner performance (more information click here)
Tuesday, June 1st- Band-a-Rama (more information click here)
July 12th-July 23rd- July Music Camp for incoming 6th graders and 7th-9th graders (more information click here)
To register for the July Music Camp, click here.
To see a list of private teachers in the area, please visit the “For Bandos Only” page in the column on the right.
Students received their first ribbon packet at their lesson last week. This homework packet is the first in a series designed to support their playing ability with a written understanding of the concepts. The tiered system allows students to work at their own pace beginning with basic concepts and working their way up to more advanced lessons. As an added incentive, students earn ribbons to tie around the handle to their instrument case! While there is no due date set for these homework packets, students are expected to complete a minimum of three packets by the end of the school year. The sooner they get to work on it, the better!