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. Mrs. Kluga is also always available for help by appointment.
Monday 4/4
Percussion Ensemble with Anthony
Tuesday 4/5
JB Sax p.8, Trumpet with Shane
Wednesday 4/6
Flute with Julia, JB Trombone, Euphonium with Ryan
Thursday 4/7
Clarinet with Joe, JB Rhythm, JB Trumpet
Our next rehearsal is Thursday 4/7 from 6:50-8:30. Your homework, professional recordings, and sheet music are posted on Dashboard.
To our students who participated in this weekend’s solo festival – BRAVO!! You challenged yourself by preparing scales, a solo, and sight-reading. Take a moment and recognize the musical growth you have experienced these past 6 weeks – this is the true win of NYSSMA. Mrs. Kluga is SO proud of your progress, and you should be so proud of yourself!
Dust off your dancing shoes! We are excited to bring back this annual community event, featuring 1940’s music, dancing, ambiance, and our talented students. Our Swing Dance Concert is Saturday 4/23 at 7:00pm in the YHS GYM. Swing Era attire is encouraged. Open to the community!
A big part of the fun of this event is working together towards its creation; making decorations, setting up the gym…and planning your Swing Era outfit J. It’s a huge logistical endeavor, and we would so appreciate your help and time!
PARENT HELP NEEDED
Parent volunteers will be needed to make this evening a success (food donations, food service, set-up/clean-up, etc). Please see the e-mail from parent organizer Sarah Gambetta with ways you can help.
Here is the link to the SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094DADA829A6F85-yhsband1
STUDENT HELP NEEDED
All YHS Band students are invited to help decorate the gym on Saturday 4/23 from 8:00am – 4:00pm, and clean up from 10:30pm-12:00am.
Sign-up sheets are available in the band room.
Jazz is a uniquely American art form, and our Swing Dance offers students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the music, artists, and pop culture of the period. This year we studied Swing Era icons Glenn Miller and the Andrew Sisters. We look forward to performing their chart-topping hits, In the Mood, and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy for you at our Swing Dance.
On Monday, May 30th the YHS Bands will participate in the Yorktown Memorial Day Parade. This is our most public event of the year and is an important service for our community. After the parade, all YHS Band students are invited to enjoy a BBQ hosted by one of our band families. More info TBA.
Thank you, Jazz Band students, for donating your time and talents at Monday’s BOE meeting. Alongside our students from Orchestra and Fiddler, you all served as excellent musical ambassadors for our YCSD music program!
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 3/28 | Trumpet with Trevor, JB Trombone |
| Tuesday 3/29 | JB Sax p.8, Low Brass with Will & Samson, JB Rhythm |
| Wednesday 3/30 | Percussion with Anthony, Flute with Chinmay & Alex, Low Brass with Ryan |
| Thursday 3/31 | Clarinet with Kayla, JB Trumpet |
Our next rehearsal is Thursday 3/31 from 6:50-8:30. Your homework, professional recordings, and sheet music are posted on Dashboard.
** There are 5 days remaining until NYSSMA** Student playing permits and important logistical information were sent home last week. If your student is participating, they should be practicing their solo daily – with all musical elements included, and continuously from top to bottom – to practice endurance. Scale/rudiment requirements, and sight reading should also be given daily attention.
4/23 (Sat) Swing Dance @ 7pm (Set-up & clean-up help needed 8am-4pm & 10:30pm-12am)
4/25-4/29 (Mon-Fri) ’22-‘23 Wind Ensemble Auditions
5/18 (Wed) YHS Spring Band Concert @ 7:00 pm (Senior dinner at Little Sorrento @ 4:30)
5/21 (Sat) Music Festival Trip 7am-11pm (Details coming soon!)
5/30 (Mon) Memorial Day Parade and Annual YHS Band BBQ
6/25 (Sat) Wind Ensemble ’22-’23 performs at YHS Graduation
Dust off your dancing shoes! We are excited to bring back this annual community event, featuring 1940’s music, dancing, ambiance, and our talented students. Our Swing Dance Concert is Saturday 4/23 at 7:00pm in the YHS GYM. Swing Era attire is encouraged. Open to the community!
A big part of the fun of this event is working together towards its creation; making decorations, setting up the gym…and planning your Swing Era outfit J. It’s a huge logistical endeavor, and we would so appreciate your help and time!
PARENT HELP NEEDED
Parent volunteers will be needed to make this evening a success (food donations, food service, set-up/clean-up, etc). Please look for an e-mail from parent organizer Sarah Gambetta with ways you can help.
STUDENT HELP NEEDED
All YHS Band students are invited to help decorate the gym on Saturday 4/23 from 8:00am – 4:00pm, and clean up from 10:30pm-12:00am. Sign-up sheets will be available in the band room.
On Monday, May 30th the YHS Bands will participate in the Yorktown Memorial Day Parade. This is our most public event of the year and is an important service for our community. After the parade, all YHS Band students are invited to enjoy a BBQ hosted by one of our band families. More info TBA.
Parents, if you are interested in helping us plan for this event, we will be having an in-person meeting this Thursday 3/24 from 7-8pm at YHS. Please RSVP if you can attend so that Mrs. Kluga knows to expect you. Thanks!
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. Mrs. Kluga is also always available for help by appointment.
Monday 3/21: JB Trumpet p.8, Percussion with Anthony and Drew
Tuesday 3/22: JB Trombone p.8, JB Sax, Flute with Julia
Wednesday 3/23: JB Rhythm, Low Brass with Will, Euphonium with Ryan