Parent volunteers are needed to help us plan this event. Roles include: securing raffle prizes, creating raffle baskets, planning logistics, and working the raffle table, admissions table, and buffet table the evening of the event. Our next committee meeting is Thursday 1/12 from 6-7pm at YHS. Please let Ms. Kluga know if you would be able to help – we would love to have you join our team!
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Our next major event is the fun and fabulous Swing Dance Concert! Please save the date: Saturday, February 11th2023 from 7-10:30pm in the YHS Gym. All YHS Band students are required to attend.
Now in its 14th year, the Swing Dance Concert is an eagerly anticipated, well-attended and fun evening for our entire Yorktown community (each year we have many senior citizens and community members attend and enjoy the evening with us!).
Many thanks to the First Nighters’ for hosting our Pappous fundraiser and 50/50 raffle. And, thanks to all our YHS Band families who supported these efforts! Please consider joining this awesome and important parent group!
We only have 2 rehearsals left until our concert. We need everyone present. Rehearsals are 7:00-8:30. Students are asked to arrive by 6:50 to warm up and tune. Music, recordings, and this week’s HW are all available on Dashboard.
Parents, we are looking for volunteers to help us plan this fun and fabulous event! Our in-person planning meeting is this Tuesday 11/29 from 6-7pm at YHS. If you are interested in joining our team, please RSVP so that Ms. Kluga knows to expect you. Thanks!
Again this year, the YHS Band program is sponsoring a needy child for the holidays. Her name is Roneshia and she is in first grade. Using part of the funds we have raised through our tag sale and citrus sale, the Band Officers will purchase items from her list to Santa. If you are interested in donating additional items, please contact me. Roneshia wears a size 2 youth shoe, and size 7-8 shirt/pants. We are interested in all clothing items (pj’s, outfits, socks, and shoes), and a few toys/treats. All items are needed by Monday 12/5.
A reminder that our Winter Band concert will take place on Tuesday 12/13 at 7:00pm in the YHS Auditorium. Students will be asked to arrive by 6:30 to warm up. Jazz Band will be asked to arrive by 5:45 for our soundcheck.
To celebrate our student’s performance, we will host a reception in the cafeteria. Below is the SignUp Genius. Thank you for helping us celebrate our students – your donations of time and reception items are so appreciated! (And, thank you to Mrs. Aoukar and Mrs. Gambetta for creating the signup!)
A reminder of our concert dress requirements as outlined in the Band Handbook. We call it “Concert Black.” Thanksgiving break is a great time to hit the sales for items your student may need!
Ladies:
· Black dress pants or long black skirt. Ladies, long means that your skirt falls below the knee. (no black jeans/jeggings/tights/yoga pants)
· Black Blouse with longish sleeves. No sleeveless shirts, spaghetti straps, or crop tops. Please make sure the neckline is appropriate.
· Black Dress Shoes
Gentlemen:
· Black Dress Pants (no black jeans/track pants/sweat pants)
· Black, Button-Down, Long Sleeved Shirt
· Black Socks and Black Dress Shoes
(Here is an example of students from last year wearing “concert black.” It is also a reminder of where we were 1 year ago…).
Thank you for supporting our fundraiser. In total, our band students sold $19,610 worth of product and made $5,747 in profit!
Ship to recipient sales via USPS will stay open until 12/11 at 11:59pm, via credit card only. The grove will guarantee delivery on these orders by 12/24.
YHS Concert Band online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/837673
YHS Wind Ensemble online store: https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/498649
* Our citrus will be delivered Thurs. 12/15. Your student is responsible for picking up their entire order on 12/15 between 2:30 and 7:00pm at YHS, and then delivering to their customers. Please save the date!
Such a fun YHS Band tradition! The winner from each class received part of Ms. Kluga’s citrus order.
It is Ms. Kluga’s pleasure to announce our participation in the 2023 Rhythms International Music Festivals! We are thrilled to be able to bring back these musical opportunities for our students!
Wind Ensemble will participate in the Washington DC festival the weekend of Friday 4/14 through Sunday 4/16.
Concert Band will participate in the Hershey Park festival on Saturday 5/20.
Students were sent home with preliminary paperwork last week, which included our tentative itinerary, permission slip, and payment info.