Uncategorized

1877 posts

RAFFLE ITEMS & BASKETS NEEDED

As part of our Swing Dance, we hold a really amazing raffle.  Each year we ask families and local businesses for prize donations, which are organized into themed baskets.  Here is how you can help:

1.     Create and donate a basket as a family or a group of families – ideas for themed baskets are attached

2.     Donate an item to be used in a themed basket, such as:

a.      Gift cards to local businesses

b.     New items we could re-gift into a basket

c.      Tickets to concerts or sporting events

d.     A weekend away at a timeshare

e.      A service (personal chef, tutoring, college essay help)

f.      Any other business offering or idea

3.     If you have a business contact that would like to support our event, a letter is attached (on official YHS Band letterhead) outlining the donation process.

4.     We are looking for a team of parents to help the raffle committee. Please contact Ms. Kluga if you are interested. 

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 also always available for help by appointment.

Monday 3/7JB Trumpet, Flute with Abbie
Tuesday 3/8JB Sax p.8, Sax with Will, Trumpet with Shane
Wednesday 3/9Clarinet with Ethan, Low Brass with Samson & Will, Percussion with Anthony & Drew
Thursday 3/10JB Trombone and JB Rhythm Section

PREPARING FOR THE NYSSMA SOLO FESTIVAL

**Procrastination Warning** There are 4 weeks remaining until NYSSMA. If your student is participating, they should have a concrete strategy for learning their music, including making significant time to practice at home. We *are* working together in class and in lessons, and Ms. Kluga available by appointment, however the muscle coordination/memory needed to successfully perform a piece of music cannot be learned by cramming. Plan your time now, and you will be thankful in 4 weeks!

MARINE BAND CLINIC: READING MUSIC LIKE AND ENGINEER

On Monday 2/7, Staff Sergeant Hopkins, a percussionist with the “President’s Own” Marine Band, presented an interactive zoom clinic to our Wind Ensemble. Students learned strategies to improve muscle memory; to help learn music faster and more accurately.  SSgt. Hopkins also shared personal stories and answered questions. We are very thankful to the Marine Band for this opportunity!

IMG_1689.JPG

SWING DANCE SAT. 4/23

7:00pm in the YHS GYM.  More details to follow. Please save the date.  

Swing Dance Invitation 2022.jpg

Our Swing Dance planning is taking shape and there are ways to help, if you are interested and able. Many thanks to the parent committee that met with Mrs. Kluga last week!

RAFFLE ITEMS & BASKETS NEEDED

As part of our Swing Dance, we hold a really amazing raffle.  Each year we ask families and local businesses for prize donations, which are then organized into themed baskets.  Here is how you can help:

1.     Create and donate a basket as a family or a group of families. Themed baskets from 2020 are attached.

2.     Donate an item to be used in a themed basket, such as:

a.      Gift cards to local businesses

b.     New items we could re-gift into a basket

c.      Tickets to concerts or sporting events

d.     A weekend away at a timeshare

e.      A service (personal chef, tutoring, college essay help)

f.      Any other business offering or idea

3.     If you have a business contact that would like to support our event, a letter is attached (on official YHS Band letterhead) outlining the donation process.

4.     We are looking for a team of parents interested in helping the raffle committee. Contact me if you are interested. Thanks for your help!

Preview attachment Swing Dance Business Letter 2022.pdf

Swing Dance Business Letter 2022.pdf268 KB

Preview attachment 2020 SWING DANCE RAFFLE BASKETS.pdf

2020 SWING DANCE RAFFLE BASKETS.pdf146 KB

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. I am also always available for help by appointment.

Monday 2/14JB Trumpet, Flute with Abbie
Tuesday 2/15JB Sax p.8, Sax with Will
Wednesday 2/16JB Trombone
Thursday 2/17JB Rhythm Section