Weekly Update AND Upcoming Events...

August 29, 2021

 Week of august 30th:

Band practices are Monday evening from 6:30-8:30 and Wednesday after school from 3:15-5:00 PM

Attire for marching band practices:  NOTE:  The proper attire for marching band practice is... t-shirt with shorts and sneakers.  Band members (if needed) should be getting changed prior to practice.... the same way you would for any Varsity sport.  Marching and practicing in your school clothes does you no good.  We have been noticing students marching in jeans, boots, shoes, etc... and this completely goes against protocol and what is specified in the marching Band Handbook.  Thanks for your anticipated cooperation!

Upcoming Marching band Events:  When  we pick and choose the "very few" marching band events outside of parades and football games, we base our decisions on existing athletic schedules, scrimmages and games.  Because we only have "3" band festivals/clinics/competitions this season, attendance at them is absolutely mandatory.   That was a stipulation of being a member of the marching band, and students and parents were made aware of that when registering for marching band.  "IF" you have a schedule conflict with one of the band events listed below please speak to your coach about being excused from that particular athletic event.  Social engagements, work, traveling athletic teams and family  social engagements* are not reasons for missing a marching band event.  Obviously students who are sick or quarentined are excused.  Please see the events below:

Saturday, September 25th - Ohio Wesleyan University Marching Band Clinic and Performance 10:30 AM 'till 5:00 PM.  (11:00 AM  Clinic with adjudicators) - (12:10 PM. Band Performance)... Those students in athletic events after that time may be excused immediately following our performance!  Everyone else will enjoy watching the other high school bands, take part in the massed band finale and watch the "NEW" OWU Marching Bishop Band.  High school band members receive a grade for this event as it is educational in nature.  👀

Saturday, October 2nd - New Albany Marching Band Show .  Begins at 7:00 PM.

Sunday, October 17th - Highland Scots Pumpkin Palooza Band Show .  Begins at 2:00 PM

* If you are involved in a wedding out of town need to attend a funeral or have an emergent family situation please make us aware of it as far in advance as you can!

PLEASE mark your calendars and make whatever arrangements are necessary to be sure you all attend these 3 events!  😎

Pre-Holiday Break Announcements

By noreply • December 12, 2021
 Pre-Holiday Break Announcements...Coming soon...   In January!* Rotating lunchtime-period music lessons for 6th Grade Band Students.* Monday afternoon and/or evening group music lessons for 7th and 8th Grade Band Students* 6:00-7:00 PM "once-a-week" middle school percussion night* 7:00-8:30 PM "once-a-week" High School Drumline and Pit PracticesMore Info. to be announced!        Have a nice vacation!!!  🎄

Concert and Pre-Thanksgiving Break Schedule

By noreply • November 21, 2021
 Winter Band Concerts:  Sunday afternoon/evening, December 12th5th through 8th Grade Band = 5:00 PM ( 6-8 band members wear their red polos with either black slacks or skirt and black shoes... absolutely NO SNEAKERS OR JEANS!!)High School Band and Jazz Band = 7:00 PM. (Holiday attire - dress-up).This week:  Jazz band = Monday evening from 7 - 8 PM!

Discount Savings Pass Fundraiser

By noreply • November 18, 2021
 All Band and Choir students learned today how to download the Scoreboard FR app, set up their profile, and how to share their individual electronic storefronts. This entire fundraiser is digital and will run only until December 1. Contact your child’s director or the boosters with questions.https://app.scoreboard.coach/s/IWM201840

BIG ANNUAL FUNDRAISER!!!

By noreply • November 17, 2021
 Big Annual Fundraiser!!!Today all band and choir students had a kick-off to a very important and much needed fundraiser.  No actually selling is involved as all students needed to do was to come to class today with a compiled list of 15 to 20 names of adults who they could text the information to!  The company takes it from there on out!This is a brand new fundraiser, but has the potential to help the music department get back on it's feet after a long lock-down where no fundraisers were permitted.  In other words... We're really behind!All music students "SHOULD HAVE" brought home a flyer for parents explaining the entire fundraiser and the process.  It's very simple, but we need everyone to pull their own weight and buy-in to it!  *  Students download the company app. and simply text it to 20 adults they know.  That's it!!!Please help the music faculty and boosters catch-up with their finances in order to continue offering great experiences to your kids! 

MARCHING BAND FIELD TRIP THIS FRIDAY, NOV. 5TH!!!

By noreply • November 3, 2021
 Just a reminder to all marching band members...!This Friday we will be taking the marching band over to the elementary to perform for them on the varsity field.  We'll leave at 8:45 AM and return at 11:15 AM...1.  Go to first period and check-in with your teacher.............THEN2.  Go to the music area and load your instruments. (Yes...All pit instruments). We're performing the halftime show!    NO FLIP BOOKS NEEDED!3.  NO UNIFORMS!  All you need is school clothes..........jackets are fine too!*. All teachers AND KCCC personal have been notified, band rosters have been distributed, and everyone is permitted to go on the field trip.  Your marching band permission slip also covers you for this!  See ya then!

Program Ads

By noreply • October 28, 2021
The Music Booster are selling Ad Space as well as places for Friends and Family to send a shout out or message to music students for the concert programs. These ads will be given to the folks attending the concerts and events and will be seen by hundreds of people. Students should have come home with a form, but in case they didn't please follow this link! As always please contact one of the Music Directors or the Boosters with questions. Bands: Chuck Dettmar chuck.dettmar@centerburgschools.org 740-625-6055 x2185 Choirs: Stasi Culbertson stasi.culbertson@centerburgschools.org 740-625-60055 x2186 Elementary: Anne Teschler anne.teschler@centerburgschools.org 740-625-6488 Boosters: centerburgmusicbooster@gmail.com

This Saturday's Play-Off Game Information

By noreply • October 24, 2021
 This Saturday's Football Play-Off Game Information:When:      Saturday, October 30th - Report time to school is 3:15 PM and the buses will pull-out at 4:00 PM.Where:    Nelsonville-York High School - 1 Buckeye Dr.  Nelsonville, OH.  (About an hour and 40 minute trip)Who:        Everybody!  If you're a Trojan Pride Band Member..........you're going!                                                                               YEAH!Particulars: 1). We will be performing our halftime show.2). We will be bringing raincoats (we hope the weather forecast changes, but right now it's looking iffy!3)  Try to eat a late lunch before you show-up at school as there won't be time to eat at school before we leave for the game.  I believe the boosters have some things for the band members though!?  Also, we may not stick to our normal 3rd quarter  "eat" rule, but will allow  sections of the band to take turns going to the concession stand through the first quarter.More information as it comes-in!            Go Trojan Pride!.

Choir First Quarter Recap and Looking Ahead

By noreply • October 24, 2021
 

Just a little Insight from last Friday...

By noreply • October 24, 2021
 Hey Band...  Super job at the Fredericktown game.  We'll know shortly where we will be going this coming Saturday night for the play-off game!  Just a few things...1.  We will be in full uniform and will bring raincoats just in case.2.  We will be leaving a bit earlier (to be announced) because it may be a bit further away than usual.3.  Everybody participates in Saturday  play-off games... we WILL be performing at halftime!!!4.  Please check your uniform this week and be sure to crease the pants and shine your shoes and instruments!Just a little insight...  This past Friday at the game we were invited by the Fredericktown Band to do a drumline thing behind the visitor stands during the end of the 4th quarter.  I'm sure their percussion instructor felt that it would not be disruptive but apparently it was, and we were greeted with some not-so-happy spectators and inappropriate responses.  The administration is well aware of the situation and I'd like to lay it to rest at this point.  While the actions of a small number of individuals was uncalled for and terribly rude, we need to move-on.  I would ask people to please speak to me if they're concerned or need to talk, and not go back and forth on social media.  That won't solve or remedy anything.  Thanks for your support and...  Go Trojan Pride!   

Weekly Update: Oct. 18th - 22nd

By noreply • October 17, 2021
 Monday:      No Classes and NO MARCHING BANDWednesday:  Jazz Band from 3:15-4:30 PM (NO MARCHING BAND)Friday:        Marching Band 3:15 - 4:30 PM. followed by trailer loading.  Buses leave for                      Fredericktown at  5:30 PM.NOTE:   Who goes on the bus, comes home on the bus.  SHOW:        Fredericktown has not seen our Greatest Showman show yet, so that's what we'll give them!In the future:  Our football team will have at least one round of play-offs.  All games will be on Saturday evenings, and if you're a marching band member then you are expected to attend!Super job at the Highland Pumpkin Palooza today!!!   See ya Tuesday in class!                
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