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Band Announcements for the Week of February 29th, 2016

2/29/2016

 

"The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident." -Francesco Guicciardini

Congratulations to the SHS Jazz Bands on their success at Jazz in the Meadows! The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Quintet received Division I "Superior" ratings, and the following students were named Outstanding Musicians: Monica Rogalski (tenor saxophone), Lorelei Halatek (tenor saxophone), Brandon Jaimes (trombone), Jason Wickland (guitar - twice!), Aaron Fradin (trumpet), and Patrick Ward (trombone - twice!). This is a very competitive festival - congrats to all!


Jazzers: Jazz Ensemble will meet 7-9pm Monday.

PKU Shirts: Available NOW on the online store. Place your orders by this Friday, March 4th.

IHSA Solo and Ensemble: This is it! We are now on Week 6 of 6. In class recitals this week.

Manna Orders: due this Tuesday.

Drumline Spring Training:​ Thursday from 7-9.

Sectionals: WS/SB/Cadet/CB this week. If there is not a director at your sectional, make sure to fill out a sectional attendance form.

Grades: as of Monday morning, all grades should now be up-to-date on Infinite Campus. See a director if you have any questions.

Millie Pit Orchestra: starts up this Wednesday/Thursday 3-5pm. If you haven't received a CD yet, see me.

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
Wouldn't it be great to get rid of this category from the announcements? Let's pay these debts!

SB: Anderson ($18), Singh ($19).
Cadet: De Leon ($19), Franco ($7), Sharma ($32).

Locks (these need to be returned to the locker immedieately or a lost lock fee of $10 will be added to the IOU list on Monday.
Minard, Frantz/Jordan, Wood, Bartgen, Dimeas, Berg, Choi/Binder, Stalev

Band Announcements for the Week of February 22nd, 2016

2/22/2016

 
"Either you run the day or the day runs you." -Jim Rohn

PKU Shirts: Available NOW on the online store. Place your orders by March 4th.

Jazzers: Lab Band Monday AND Wednesday 3-5pm, Ensemble Monday 7-9pm and Friday 3pm run-through, Sextet Tuesday 5-6pm, Quintet Wednesday 3-4pm . Jazz in the Meadows Saturday - call-time is 7:45am at SHS.

Pep Band: Great job this season! You guys received several compliments over the last few weeks on your energy, musicality, and school spirit. Thank you for an excellent season and continuing the tradition of excellence.

IHSA Solo and Ensemble: Fill out the goal chart will be posted in the hallway. We are now on Week 5 of 6. Double check performance times. All performance times are now final. In-class performances begin next Monday.

CSO Field Trip on Wednesday, February 24th: Meet in the band room at 7:30 Wednesday. See itinerary for details.

Sectionals: WS/SB/Cadet this week. If there is not a director at your sectional, make sure to fill out a sectional attendance form.

Schoology Assignments: due Friday @ 4pm. See Schoology page for more information.

Performances This Week: Fremd's Jazz and Java Concert is this Tuesday at 7pm, featuring trumpeter Kirk Garrison. Tickets are $2 for students, $5 for adults. On Saturday, Rolling Meadows High School hosts the 31st annual Jazz in the Meadows Jazz Festival. This is one of the largest high school jazz festivals in the country. This year's pro groups are the Big Bad Bones (noon) and New Standard Jazz Orchestra (5pm). Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults.

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
SB: Anderson ($17), Singh ($18).
Cadet: De Leon ($18), Franco ($6), Sharma ($31).

Band Announcements for the Week of February 15th, 2016

2/16/2016

 
"For success, attitude is equally as important as ability." -Walter Scott

D211 Honors Orchestra: congratulations to all! By all accounts, it was a fantastic concert on Saturday. We hope you had a great experience.

Jazzers: Lab Band Tuesday 3-5, Sextet Tuesday 5-6, Ensemble Tuesday 7-9, Quintet Wednesday 3-4.

Pep Band: Last game this Saturday. Call time is 5pm. Theme is Black Out.

Percussion: Spring Training Thursday 7-9 in the auditorium.

IHSA Solo and Ensemble: Fill out the goal chart will be posted in the hallway. We are now on Week 4 of 6. Double check performance times. We need to know about any conflicts by Wednesday. In-class performances begin February 29th (schedule coming soon).

CSO Field Trip on Wednesday, February 24th: As of Tuesday morning, the following forms are still MIA. Forms must be turned in by Wednesday at 3pm or you forfeit your spot.
WS: Christensen, Deluca, Foret, Homa, Honesty, Mainock, Montalvo, Schluckbier.
SB: Berg, Feucht, Jamkatel, Nevarez, Worsham, Worthem.
Cadet: Graham, Hessian, Ray.

Sectionals: SB/CB/Cadet this week. If there is not a director at your sectional, make sure to fill out a sectional attendance form. Due to Friday's half-day, all Friday sectionals will be on Thursday this week.

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
All debts must be paid before going on the CSO trip.

SB: Anderson ($16), Singh ($17).
Cadet: De Leon ($17), Franco ($5), Sharma ($30), Thomsen ($2.50)

Band Announcements for the Week of February 8th, 2016

2/8/2016

 
"It is never too late to be what you might have been." -George Eliot

Jazzers: Lab Band Monday 3-5, Ensemble Monday 7-9, Sextet Tuesday 5-6, Quintet Wednesday 3-4.

Pep Band: Great job at last week's doubleheader! 2nd to last game this Friday. Call time is 6:30pm. Theme is Saxon Wear.

Percussion: Winter Skills Monday 7-9 in the choir room.

IHSA Solo and Ensemble: Fill out the goal chart will be posted in the hallway. We are now on Week 3 of 6. Preliminary schedule is posted in the hallway.

CSO Field Trip on Wednesday, February 24th: Spots are filling up quickly. If you are one of the first 100 students to sign up, make sure to get a field trip form and return it to the music office by THIS FRIDAY. Once we hit 100, we will begin a waiting list for tickets. Beginning on Tuesday, any students missing their field trip form will give up their seat to the next person on the waiting list.

Sectionals: continue this week. If there is not a director at your sectional, make sure to fill out a sectional attendance form.

Recording Assignments: Reminder - all bands have Schoology recording assignments due Friday at 4pm.

Performances This Weekend: On Saturday at 7pm, the District 211 Honors Orchestra performs at HEHS (including 8 SHS bandos!). Tickets are $5 and there is limited seating. On Saturday at 7:30pm, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band performs at the Prairie Center. Tickets are $36 for students/$38 for adults. Both will be incredible concerts!

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
All debts must be paid before going on the CSO trip.

SB: Anderson ($15), Monzon ($7), Singh ($16).
Cadet: De Leon ($16), Fisher ($7), Franco ($4), Sharma ($29), Sirichusinwong ($7.50).

Band Announcements for Week of February 1st, 2016

2/1/2016

 
"Nothing will work unless you do." -Maya Angelou

Congratulations to Schaumburg High School's 4 representatives in the ILMEA All-State and Honors Ensembles.
Senior Jemi Kim, soprano and alto saxophone in the Honors Band
Junior Allen Lin, violin in the Honors Orchestra
Junior Leilah Petit, flute in the All-State Band
Senior Patrick Ward, trombone in the Honors Orchestra

​Jazzers: rehearsals Monday. Lab Band 3-5, Sextet 5-6, Quintet 6-7, Ensemble 7-9.

Wind Symphony: Band-O-Rama Concert Tuesday at 6:30pm. Call time is 6:00pm. All WS members are also out on a field trip 5th and 6th period Tuesday. ALL: This will be a fun program. Check it out! Free admission,

Pep Band Game: Double header this Friday. Call time is 5:00pm. Theme is Mardi Gras!

IHSA Solo and Ensemble: Fill out the goal chart will be posted in the hallway. We are now on Week 2 of 6.

Sectionals: resume this week. Due to preparations for the Band-O-Rama Concert, some of Tuesday's sectionals will not have a director. Make the most of the entire 25 minutes and please fill out an attendance sheet to receive credit.

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
SB: Anderson ($14), Monzon ($6), Perez ($69.50), Singh ($15).
Cadet: De Leon ($15), Fisher ($6), Franco ($3), Sharma ($29), Sirichusinwong ($7.50).

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