Daily Archives: September 20, 2022

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Ms. Kluga was so happy tosee many of you Thursday evening!  The handouts she reviewed in her presentation is attached. And, if you have questions, Ms. Kluga is happy to help. It has been a pleasure for her to get to know and work with your students!

TAG SALE

Our annual Music Boosters Tag Sale is back again this year! Please save your stuff to donate.  Our sale is Saturday 10/22 from 9am-2pm at YHS.  We will be accepting donations on Friday 10/21 from 3-7pm.  Tell your friends and neighbors!  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.

PEP BAND VS. RYE

Many thanks to the 30 YHS Band students who turned out on Friday night to cheer on our Varsity Football team. Although the game was a tough loss, we did our best to offer our enthusiastic musical support!

Our next home game performance will be Friday 9/30 vs. Nyack. Report time is 5:30. Game 7-9:30pm. Please join us!

JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS

Auditions will take place this Wednesday 9/21 from 1:35 – 3:00. Requirements and sign-ups are available in the Band room.  Weekly rehearsals will begin Thursday 9/29, 6:50-8:30pm.  Returning Jazz Band students do not need to audition, but are required to attend the meeting at 1:35 on 9/21.

GUIDED PRACTICE

Offered weekly and hosted by our junior and senior band members (thank you!). Students who lead or attend a session receive 1 point of extra credit. Sessions are held period 9, unless noted otherwise. Ms. Kluga is also always available for help by appointment.

Monday 9/19Sax
Tuesday 9/20Trumpet, Flute
Wednesday 9/21 
Thursday 9/22Jazz Band Meeting (1:35)Jazz Band Auditions (1:45-3:00)
Friday 9/23Clarinet, Trombone, Percussion