CB Total Boxes Sold: 369 (485 boxes in 18-19, 461 boxes in 17-18, 564 boxes in 16-17)
CB Total Pounds Sold: 7,350
CB Total Citrus Sold: $13,144
CB Total Profit: $5,398
WE Total Boxes Sold: 541 (543 boxes in 18-19, 588 boxes in 17-18, 620 boxes in 16-17)
WE Total Pounds Sold: 13,048
WE Total Citrus Sold: $19,523
WE Total Profit: $8,179
GRAND TOTALS (Bands and Orchestras)
Total Boxes: 1,498
Total Pounds: 32,660
Total Citrus Sold: $52,423
Total Profit: $21,820
85% of the funds generated from the Citrus Sale go directly into student personal accounts, toward their spring festival trip. 15% go into the band “general fund” and are used to pay for items that benefit all band students. Some examples include: chaperones for our festival trips (we can’t go on trips without chaperones, and are not allowed to roll chaperone fees into student costs) and band events. Funds generated from the Tag Sale and Swing Dance also benefit the band general fund. We are very fortunate to be able to provide these musical opportunities to our students! Thanks to all for helping us do so!
The citrus delivery date is Monday 12/16. All students are required to pick up their ENTIRE order on this day. Please mark your calendars! WE ARE IN NEED OF PARENT VOLUNTEERS. Parent and student volunteers will be needed from 7:00 – 11:00am to help unload the trucks, and again from 2:00 – 6:30pm to help students assemble and pick up their orders. Please e-mail Ms. Kluga if you are available.
During the month of November, YHS Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Choir students will be collecting new and gently used shoes to help fundraise for their participation in Festival Disney. Through a company called Funds2orgs, we will earn $.40 per pound of shoes, which are then used to support micro-enterprise vendors – small businesses in developing nations.
At next week’s band lesson, students will have their second video assessment. Using the music for our upcoming Winter Concert, students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate the musical concepts we have been studying so far this year: performing the correct notes and rhythms at a steady tempo with a metronome, playing with good posture, using dynamics, and using correct articulation.
You should hear your student practicing at home (and you should hear improvement!). Students are always welcome to practice during their free periods or after school. If your student has questions, Ms. Kluga would love to help! Please have them see her for an appointment.
PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS OF OUR CONCERT MUSIC ARE POSTED ON THE STUDENT DASHBOARD. STUDENTS SHOULD USE THESE RECORDINGS TO HELP GUIDE THEIR PRACTICE.
During quarter #1 our YHS Band students clocked over 300 periods of peer tutoring/extra-help sessions! Many thanks to our upperclassmen for your time and leadership – and congratulations to all involved on your dedication to the pursuit of excellence!
Many thanks to all band students who supported our Varsity Football team this season! Our community appreciates your time, enthusiasm, and the spirit your music adds to our games! Congratulations to our Huskers on an awesome season, and to our awesome coach Mr. Rescigno on his 15-year career as one of YHS’s most inspiring role models and leaders for our students!
Four members of our band program represented YCSD this past week at the Westchester County School Music Association’s Area All State festival. Based on their spring 2019 NYSSMA scores, top music students from across Westchester are invited to participate in an honor band, orchestra, or choir. These ensembles are open to 10th-12th graders only, rehearse with an esteemed college music educator, and present a concert at SUNY Purchase. The concert took place this past Thursday. Congratulations to these YHS Band members on this fantastic musical achievement!
Justin Chee, Clarinet (12)
Hannah Farley, Bassoon (12)
Swaroop Pujari, Alto Sax (12)
Rohan Subramani, Alto Sax (12)
Similar to NYSSMA, YHS Jazz Band students are eligible to audition for our Westchester All County Jazz Band. Being selected is an elite musical honor and a fantastic opportunity to perform with some of Westchester’s most talented student jazz musicians! Interested students should prepare a jazz NYSSMA solo, fill out an application and attend the audition. You do not need to improvise to audition. Please see me for solo literature and an application. The audition date is Saturday 1/11. Details are attached. The application is DUE to me by Friday, 12/13.
During the month of November, YHS Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Choir students will be collecting new and gently used shoes to help raise fund for their participation in Festival Disney. Through a company called Funds2orgs, we will earn $.40 per pound of shoes, which are then used to support micro-enterprise vendors – small businesses in developing nations.
If you have pairs of new or gently worn shoes, please send them in with your student. We have a collection box in the band room. Thank you!
Additional information is attached. Please share with your friends!
Wed. 11/13 2:20-3:15 Meeting with Mr. Childers
Thurs. 11/14 7:20-9:00 Rehearsal
Fri. 11/15 2:30-9:30 BIRDLAND NYC TRIP
See the Jazz Band e-mail from 11/6 for more details.
The First Nighters monthly meeting is Thursday 11/14 at 7:00pm at Panera in Yorktown. Please consider attending and lending your support to this important organization.
This year, the Band Officers have designed cold-weather band apparel. The hoodies are gray, sport the YHS Band logo and will feature the student’s last name on the sleeve. Cost will be about $40, depending on how many are ordered. Please pre-order by this Friday 11/15, a sign-up sheet is available in the band room.
This info is for students who signed up by today, and are now on the official roster to attend the game.
What: Pep Band performance at our YHS away varsity football game
When: Friday, November 8th. Be at the band room by 5:45 (Bus at 6:00)
Where: Mahopac HS is the host. Our opponent is Rye HS.
Wear: As per section play-off rules, band members MUST wear their YHS Band polo shirt. Temps will be in the 20’s – so please dress appropriately.
Here is my advice as your “band mom” – start with a layer of under armour (top and bottom), then a turtleneck, your band polo, a very warm winter coat, thermal socks, substantial gloves, scarf, and a winter hat. Bring a blanket. Do not arrive in shorts (you know who you are, boys!).
FYI, Ms. Kluga is not able to attend this game due to an out of town memorial service for her father-in-law. Ms. Varotta (one of our awesome YHS Art Teachers) will be attending as our faculty chaperone (thank you!!). Band parents Mrs. Milhaven and Mrs. Beaudreault will also be on hand to help. Thank you all for your help ensuring our students can participate and support our Huskers!
If you are able to send along a nut-free snack for the students to share, extra blankets and gloves, it would be appreciated. We will have hot chocolate, water, and hand-warmers available.
The First Nighters have moved their monthly meeting to Thursday 11/14 at 7:00pm at Panera in Yorktown. Please consider attending and lending your support to this important organization. The First Nighters support the performing arts programs throughout our district, and they would love your help!