Centerburg Music Department

  Congratulations on a super concert season!  Great job everybody! 🎄 OK... Here we go: 1.  We need people for pep band (basketball band) . While we had 13 students come out, play and do a super job last evening, I felt sorry for the 1 drummer who attended.  Where is everybody?   Our next game is a boy's game tomorrow night (Friday)... warm-up is at 6 PM...  We need ya!  Come on out!  2.  Drum Major Try-Outs ...  If you are contemplating becoming a drum major for next season's marching band please let Mr. D. know either now or by the end of the holiday break.  Drum major training will begin in mid-January, and try-outs will be in early March.   Please keep in mind that any student accepted as a new drum major is required to attend either the DMA (Drum Major Academy OR the "Music for All" Summer Music Symposium - Drum Major Academy .  The music boosters will reimburse up to 50% depending on the cost!  See Mr. D. ASAP! 3.  High School Jazz Band will resume practices

  This Week's Schedule:   December 5th - 9th Monday:   NO HS JAZZ BAND - See you Tuesday night at 7:00 PM ! *  7th and 8th Grade Band & Choir Concert begins at 7:00 PM (red polos and black bottoms) Tuesday:   High School Jazz Band Practice at 7:00 PM. (stage) Thursday:   5th & 6th Grade Band, Choir and Orff Ensemble Concert at 7:00 PM. REMINDER :   All 2nd St. Patrick's Day trip payments are due BY December 10th.     There are payment forms on the grand piano in the band room , and we ask that you please return your payment with the form !  In addition, we still have 9 students and/or chaperones who have given no payments toward the trip at this time.  If your plans have changed please let us know!  🍀

  This Week in Music: Thursday , 12/2:  7:00 - 8:30+?  Jazz Band   Sorry for the last minute, but there is literally no other time to meet this week.  Jazz will also be next Tuesday at 7:00 PM as well.  Our final rehearsal will be at 3 PM on the day of the concert (Monday, December 12th from 3:15 - 4:30 PM) Monday, Dec. 5th:  7th and 8th Grade Band & Choir Concert:  Student report time is 6:30 PM in red music polos and black slacks or skirt.  The concert begins at 7 PM.  St. Patrick's Trip Reminder:  All 2nd $100 payments (if that's the plan you chose) are due by December 10th .  Checks made payable to:  CENTERBURG MUSIC BOOSTERS.  New 2nd and 3rd payment forms are on the piano in the band room.  Please return the form with your payment! Other upcoming concerts: Orff Ensemble/5th/6th Grade Band & Choir Concert:  December 8th High School Band & Choir Concert:  December 12th

 This week 🦃 Thank you to all the parents and students who came out for yesterday's Marching Band Awards Banquet.  We really appreciated all the volunteers who helped to make it a nice occasion!  Congratulations to the members of the marching band for a super season.  Happy Thanksgiving! The concert season is upon us and our concerts are as follows: December 5th:   7th and 8th Grade Band and Choir.  The report time is 6:30 PM and band members should wear their red polos with black slacks or skirt and black shoes.  The concert begins at 7 PM. December 8th:   Orff Ensemble, 5th and 6th Grade Band & Choir.  The report time is 6:30 PM and band members should wear their red polos with black slacks or skirt and black shoes.  The concert begins at 7 PM. December 12th:  High School Band & Choir Concert.  Report time is 6:30 PM and band members should dress semi-formal with holiday accents (no santa hats... sorry!)  The concert begins at 7 PM. Monday:   NO JAZZ BAND TONIGHT.   A

  This week's music schedule: Announcements... #1  The Marching Band Awards Banquet is this Sunday, Nov. 20th .   Dinner will be served at 3:00 PM for those who have signed-up, and the awards portion will begin around 4:00 PM.  Those band members and families who are not opting to have dinner may join us at that time!  See ya there!  Families/parents who may not have received an invitation in a timely manner or may have misplaced it will be able to pay at the door!  Adults: $5 and Students and senior citizens: $3  ALL Band Members eat for FREE! *  Family banquet tickets will be given to students in an envelope with their name on it during the band classes on Monday.  Please ask your child for yours! NOTE:  The dinner will take place in the cafeteria, but overflow seating will also be available in both the library and choir rooms!   Parent help is needed for the Marching Band Banquet.  We need people for the following: a)  Set-up  (2 PM)             b)  Drink and salad statio

  A big Thank You goes out to all the families and students who came out to make the buckeys over the weekend!  And a note of appreciation goes out to all the families and friends who purchased and supported our music department.  Without your help, we could NEVER accomplish what we set out to each year.  Kudos!!

  Information for both high school and middle school music parents: *   High School Jazz Band :  Jazz Band evening rehearsals / classes will begin this coming Monday evening, Nov. 7th and will continues for the remainder of the school year.  Students who are part of the jazz band MUST be registered for the class through guidance and will receive a grade.  Other than being out for illness, there will be no excused absences for work or for simply having too much to do.  It's important that we are all present all the time.  "IF" you are unable to commit yourself at this level then please drop the class.  Even though it is an evening class, attendance is still taken, and students are awarded a 10 pt. grade each and every week for their attendance and participation. *   Drum Major Training/Auditions/Requirements for the 2023 Trojan Pride Marching Band:  Any student who may have an interest in becoming a drum major should let Mr. D. know as soon as possible.    Applicants

  Week of October 31st - November 4th Congratulation Trojan Pride Marching Band on a super season! Monday:  Any HS band member going on the Stanton's Sheet Music field trip on WEDNESDAY should turn-in their permission slip by 3 PM Tuesday. Monday:  All remaining Marching Band Banquet forms  and payments are absolutely due. Monday:  All remaining Upperclassmen Trip to Columbus $34 payments due. Monday:  NO JAZZ BAND ... "Halloween". Mr. D is going trick or treating! Wednesday:   Stanton's Sheet Music Field Trip. (HS):   8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (bring $ for quick lunch). Wednesday:   Jazz Band from 3:15 - 4:15 PM ★ Friday, Saturday and Sunday :   Are Buckeye-Making Days and ALL BAND AND CHOIR STUDENTS should be helping out by signing-up for a shift .  The shift sign-up sheet is on the band office door . 👀  Let's all do our part!!!

 Marching Band Awards Banquet Update... The Marching band Awards Banquet is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, November 20th at 3 PM in the CHS Cafeteria. 1.  Banquet forms were mailed to all band members homes along with the St. Patrick's trip information a month ago.  They were all due by Friday, October 21st . 2.  We still have not heard from about 20% of the band members or their families as to whether or not they will be attending the banquet.  Please do so! 3.  The final day for turning-in banquet forms / payments to the band office will be this coming Monday, October 31st at 3 PM .   After that everyone may attend the awards, but will not be involved in the banquet/dinner.  Band members and their families will be given tickets that will be turned in at the serving line 4.  We will try one last time to  connect with those students/families who have not responded by sending an e-mail to those band members along with the banquet registration form as an attachment.  It may be pri

 Congratulations Seniors!   Super Senior Show on Friday Night.  I was really proud of all of you. #1.  If you are upperclassman and/or section leader in the marching band and will be attending the November 9th trip to Columbus to have dinner and see Hairspray PLEASE be sure you have given Mr. D. your $34 payment! #2.  A huge THANK YOU goes out to all the individuals who have expressed an interest in becoming chaperones on the March NYC  St. Patrick's Day trip!!!  PLEASE give us a chance and we promise that we will most likely be able to accommodate all your  requests.  We are sensitive to all your concerns and are working on various scenarios in the hopes that everything works out the way you all want it to.  Mrs. Dice is calling and speaking to everyone personally so please be patient. #3. Marching Band Awards Banquet forms and payments now past due!  Everything was due in the band office by Friday, October 21st and we've only accounted for just over 40 band members!  REM

  Marching Band Banquet and Awards 2022! Just a reminder to please turn in your marching band banquet forms and payments BY this coming Friday, October 21st!  Even if your folks are not attending we are asking that all forms be turned in so we know how much food to prepare!   We will not assume that you'll be attending simply because you are in band!!! Tickets will be made-up and given to those students who have completed and returned their forms by this Friday! There will be no "pay-at-the-door" option!

  This Friday is Senior Night! All senior band parents should meet in the north end zone (where the band usually sits) at 6:00 PM this Friday evening .  You will be lined-up according to activity, i.e.; football, volleyball, cheering, band, etc... and will walk down the 50 yard line toward the grandstand when announced.

  Weekend of Oct. 14th & 15th... Friday:  Marching Band Practice 3:15-4:30 PM Friday:   Home Game (Northmor). 7:00 PM Saturday:  New Albany Marching Band Festival . (Band Member Report Time: 4:00 PM - Buses leave at 5:00 PM, and the festival begins at 6:50 PM.  More info. below... * Concessions available through food trucks * Tickets available at the gate * T-shirts for sale at concessions Sunday:  Sunday's Pumpkin Palooza Band Festival was just CANCELED on Thursday afternoon.  No band activities on Sunday & the festival will NOT be made-up by attending anything else!

  A#1...  All families should have received their St. Pat's trip packet and banquet info. in the mail by now.  PLEASE complete and sign the trip questionnaire and return it to the band office BY this Wednesday, Oct. 5th .  We will  tabulate all the responses on Wednesday evening so there is no time or space for these being returned even one day late.  It's simply that time is of the essence because we need to have reservations and deposits completed by the end of the week!!  This Week: Monday:  Marching Band Practice from 6-7:30 followed by an upperclassmen/section leader meeting at 7:45. Wednesday:  NO MORE WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL MARCHING BAND PRACTICES!  Jazz Band begins today in the auditorium from 3:15-4:45 PM.  Friday:  Marching Band Practice from 3:15-4:30 PM followed by trailer loading and dinner (this week it's a TACO BAR sponsored by the drum line!) 7:00 PM:  Away game at Danville. Looking ahead:  Our last 2 band festivals are next weekend.  Please mark your

  ATTENTION :  Marching Band & Middle "C" Parents & Students...! All Marching Band members' parents were just mailed information about the proposed March 16th-19th St. Patrick's Day Parade trip in N.Y.C.  The mailer also included information and a registration/payment page for the upcoming end-of-the-season Marching Band Dinner and Banquet on November 20th. PLEASE discuss the trip as a family as soon as possible and return the Trip Questionnaire to the band office by Wednesday, October 5th as we need to finalize our plans that include motor coach transportation hotel accommodations, restaurant reservations and tickets for ferries and shows.   This is a "PERFORMANCE TRIP", meaning that, even though we'll do some sightseeing, it's mainly for the parade and other performances, and that is the reason why we really need everyone on board .  Please call the band office at 740-625-6055, ext. 2185 if you have any concerns or questions. 

  Great job at Homecoming!  Both the pre-game and the halftime were outstanding.  Keep up the good work!! This Week... Monday:  Marching Band Practice 6:00 - 7:30 PM (New music rehearsal for the upcoming senior show... inside practice only!) Wednesday:   Last Wednesday afternoon marching band practic e!  3:15 - 5:15 PM. ( We will work on the Elton John Show AND will begin blocking the Senior Show!!  Practices WILL continue to take place on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM for the remainder of "regular"the season.   Friday:  Marching Band Practice 3:15 - 4:15 PM . (Dinner provided by the color guard members this week,,,  "It's Soup & Salad Night"!!!  Tonight's game is away at Mt. Gilead. Please be sure:   a). You get measured and turn-in your uniform pants at the Monday evening practice so that they can be adjusted for you during the week!!   b).  To shine both your shoes and your instrument, and that all your tuning slides work.  You may actually ne

  Attention Parents of Marching Band Members: A special mailer will be sent to your home this week that contains information about our proposed N.Y.C.   St. Patricks Day Parade Trip in March as well as the end of season Marching Band Banquet .  Both items will be in one mailer!  Please review the trip itinerary as well as the parent letter and be sure to complete and return the trip questionnaire no later than October 5th .   Thank you!! 🍀

  ATTENTION:  Major Fundraiser Buckeye order forms are going home with students today!    Please ask your child for their form ! ALL band and choir students are asked to help in preparing and making the buckeyes! Buckeye making happens the weekend of November 4th, 5th and 6th Please have your child sign-up for a shift (on the white board or through sign-up genius)

  Congratulations Marching Band on a super successful weekend!  Great show at the North Union Festival!   This week's schedule: Monday:  Marching Band Practice 6:00-8:00PM . (REMEMBER WE CHANGED THE TIME DUE TO THE EARLIER SUNSET!!!) . Will be working on both pre-game and halftime!  Wednesday:  Marching Band Practice 3:15-5:00 PM:  Will be working on Homecoming Pre-game performance, pre-game and halftime!  PLEASE BRING-IN $3 FOR PIZZA AND DRINKS!  WE WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE HOMECOMING PARADE FROM PRACTICE AND DINNER!  Parade starts at 7 PM. Wednesday:   7 PM Homecoming Parade (Load trailer at 5:00 followed by pizza dinner...then meet at the post office in summer uniform at 6:30 PM).  The parade will end at the bus garage behind the elementary and you may go home from there) Friday:    Marching Band Practice 3:15-4:15. (Quick run-throughs) followed by trailer loading and band dinner (This week it's the baritones and sousas... (Pasta with tomato sauce or marinara sauce). 

  Big Weekend! Monday:   Marching Band Practice:  6:30 - 8:30 PM. ( Beginning next week band practice will be changed to 6:00-8:00 due to the earlier sunset!) Wednesday:   Marching Band Practice:  3:15-5:00 PM Friday:  Marching Band Practice:  3:15-4:15 PM  (Band dinner provided by the Trombones but we don't what it is yet....  another mystery!) Friday:  Away game at Loudonville. (FULL UNIFORM) . ATTENTION PARENTS:   Uniforms don't need to be perfect for the first time out.  You can take your time over the next couple weeks with the adjusting and hemming as long as everyone is eventually fitted properly... just please don't freak-out. 😀 Saturday:  Old Time Farming Festival Parade - Steps-off at 10 AM in front of the church.  Band member report time is 9:00 AM in order to load the trailer.  THE ONLY PIT PEOPLE WE NEED ARE THE CYMBAL PLAYERS! Saturday:  North Union Marching Band Festival (North Union High School - 401 N. Franklin St.  Richwood, OH.)... Band member repo

  WE ARE NOW INTO THE MARCHING BAND SEASON! Please be sure to check the fall marching band schedule and mark your calendars!  The 1st big weekend is next week.  See below... Friday, Sept. 16th :   Friday night football game (away). (Full uniform?) Saturday, Sept 17th (morning ):   Old Time Farm Festival Parade - Report time to the school is 9:00 AM. (Summer uniform) Saturday, Sept 17th. (evening ):   North Union Marching Band Festival - Report time to school is 3:30 PM (Full Uniform) We would like to be in full uniform so please be sure to have your shoes shined and alterations done to your pants so they fit properly!   They will be back from the cleaners this coming Monday so you'll have an entire week to make alterations and get them to look nice.  Remember... the front leg crease should be perfectly straight!!!

  This week's Marching Band Schedule:  9/5 - 9/9 ATTENTION:  Please be sure to mark your calendars with all of this season's events.  Band members are required to attend all of them !  The first big Saturday is the 17th of September...  The Farm Festival Parade is in the morning and the North Union Marching Band Festival is in the evening.  More to follow... Monday, Sept. 5th:    Labor Day:  No Band Practice! Wednesday, Sept. 7th:   Marching Band Practice (EXTENDED PRACTICE) FROM 3:15-5:30 PM. Friday, Sept. 9th:  Marching Band Practice from 3:15-4:30 PM - followed by this week's band dinner (TRUMPETS & MELLOPHONES...CHILI). Friday, Sept 9th:  Home football game against East Knox.  7 PM NEXT SATURDAY IS A BIG ONE!  PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND ARRANGE YOUR SCHEDULES.  If you have more than one activity happening on that day then you'll need to make transportation arrangements so you can get from place to place.

  Marching Band Update... Monday, Aug 29th:   Marching Band Practice 6:30-8:30 PM (New Track Infield) Wednesday, Aug. 31st:   Marching Band Practice 3:15-5:00 PM  (New Track Infield) Friday, Sept. 2nd:   9th Period Pep Rally (You'll need flip books) Friday, Sept 2nd:  Marching Band Practice:  3:15-4:30 PM... * 4:30 PM:   Load band trailer * 4:45  PM:   Dinner. (Saxophones - Pulled Pork Sandwiches) * 5:45 PM:   Meet in front of the elementary school for a pre-game celebration of our new band trailer and all the folks who donated to make it possible.  The band will perform a couple tunes to honor our benefactors.  Please be on time !  Transportation to the elementary is on your own *. 6:30 PM:  Enter the field  *  6:50 PM:   Pre-Game Performance (Fight Song, Star Spangled Banner and Alma Mater - YOU MAY NEED YOUR FLIP BOOK!) *. 7:00 PM:   Game against Worthington Christian *  Half time:  We will once again be honoring the benefactors on the field who unselfishly donated all t

  Great job on your 1st show at Utica!!!  Keep up the good work! Monday, 8/22:   Marching Band Practice from 6:30 - 8:30 (new track infield) Wednesday, 8/24:  Marching Band Practice from 3:15 - 5:00 PM   (new track infield) Friday, 8/26:  Marching Band Practice from 3:15 - 4:30 PM . (Away game at Granview Heights)) Friday Dinner:    CLARINETS.... Not sure what they have for us?!  It's a mystery..... I guess. Tickets for this Friday's Game are available online only at: https://ghathletics.org/event-tickets Live Stream at:   youtube.com/c/GranviewHeightsSchools

  Happy 1st Football Game!   Here's what this Friday looks like for the band... 1) We are still in our summer uniform for this game (Red Polo Shirt, Khaki shorts, white socks and sneakers). ALL NEW SHOES, POLOS AND T-SHIRTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO BAND MEMBERS AT THIS WEDNESDAY'S 5 PM PRACTICE! 2)  We have begun our Friday night band dinners, and by now your section leader should have told you what week your section is bringing dinner, and you're now in discussion of what you'll be bringing.  THIS WEEK WE'LL KEEP IT SIMPLE AND DO PIZZA AND DRINKS SO PLEASE BRING $3 TO THIS WEDNESDAY'S BAND PRACTICE . 3). The schedule for our typical Friday nights is posted on the Marching Band Presentation (that I know you've all viewed), but let me run through this Friday... a). Wear your band polo to school to support the band and the team . b). 3:15 - 4:30 PM:   Marching Band Practice on the new track infield. c)  4:30 PM:  Load the trailer.  Be sure your flip book is

  Tickets for the Utica Football Game ... Can ONLY be purchased on line.  There will be NO tickets sold at the gate!  Please go to: www.northfork.k12.oh.us/Tickets.aspx DON'T FORGET... We have Marching Band practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17th and Thursday, Aug. 18th  from 5-8 PM  to get ready for our first performance ON THE 19TH!  (Utica away game)

 Upperclassmen...Please plan ahead NOW! Our annual upperclassmen (11th, 12th and/or section leaders) trip to the Bands of America Grand National Championships at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is slated for Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th.   Last year's cost was around $130 pp. and we're hoping to keep it in the same ballpark!  PLEASE speak to your folks NOW pertaining to your participation, as we will need to secure transportation, hotel and food accommodations and tickets.  We will leave at 7 AM on Friday, Nov. 11th .  More details to follow.

 Marching Band Announcements... #1 SUPER JOB AT BAND CAMP EVERYBODY!   It's gonna be a great year!!!  Our next pre-season practices are on Wednesday, Aug. 17th & Thursday, Aug. 18th from 5-8 PM !  PLEASE WORK ON MEMORIZING YOUR MUSIC IN THE MEANTIME. ..........the first halftime show performance is the first week of school; Friday, Aug. 19th. at Utica! #2  All band members attending the Drum Corps International Show in Akron this coming Monday evening, Aug. 8th MUST report to the band room NO LATER than 4:45 PM .  Mrs. Teschler will also send out a Remind.  As a reminder, any adult riding the bus as a chaperone or participant MUST have a current FBI background check on file with the board of education, otherwise they will need to drive themself to the show!

  ATTENTION:   The marching band performance at Mt. Vernon's  Downtown First Friday has been cancelled.  The powers that be pushed our performance time back 2 hours and they are concerned about having our band there in possible inclement weather.   BUT...  In lieu of that we will offer a 6 PM Parent and Family Performance on the new track field.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and join us for a pre-season marching band performance.  (This Friday at 6 PM - weather permitting).

 Thursday campfire update... We thought it might be best if band members simply bring their own marshmallows to roast or some ingredients for s'mores, etc...  We had originally asked them to bring in some money to go toward food, but in retrospect bringing their own "stuff" can be just as fun.  The band staff will supply some drinks! Also...  Please be advised that tomorrow (Wednesday) evening's marching band pizza and game night will run from 6-8 PM, a change from the previous times of 6-9 PM.   Finally...  The band is attending the First Fridays in Mt. Vernon to perform at 6 PM on Friday and a good number of students have not returned their completed and signed Emergency Medical Forms .  If you don't turn them in ya can't ride the bus with the band!!!

  Great Mini Camp Everybody! Here's what's happening at next week's camp... Band Uniforms:  We are currently putting together some parent volunteers who will be coming in to assist in distributing band uniforms.  This will happen during the day. PLEASE. .. Once we have the uniforms sent out for cleaning, you adjust your uniform so the pant legs are absolutely even and everything fits the way it should.  Uniforms are not one-size-fits all and need to be hemmed, taken-in in spots and taken out in spots so the band members looks how they should.  This is probably our last season in these uniforms so feel free to make whatever alterations you need to.  Please keep in mind though, that band members who's uniforms do not fit correctly at uniform check will no doubt receive low scores (which are part of their band grade).  "IF" you need assistance with alterations please let us know. Marching Band Pictures:   Will take place on Thursday, Aug. 4th between the hours

  #1 ........Super job so far everybody!  Make sure you are working on your marching technique and music every night at home... *  Practice in the mirror. and/or have a family member take a video of you then watch it so you can see your progress!!  As much work should be getting done on your own (every night at home) as we do when we're teaching it to you. #2. Uniform Fittings will occur next week on certain days between 1 and 3:30 PM.  Parents... Please be sure to take the uniform home and have it properly fitted to your son or daughter.  It is not a one size fits all situation.  Going to a seamstress (or doing it yourself is fine).  #3.  Mt. Vernon 1st Friday Performance on Aug. 5th ..........  Logistics are still being worked-out as we have not yet heard anything from the Mt. Vernon people.  We will keep you aware of things as we learn of them.  #4.  Band Pictures will be held late next week (still waiting to hear back from the photographer).  We will take a group photo in

  Welcome back to another super season! Before we show the schedule please see a couple guidelines below.  Thanks!  Looking forward to seeing everybody next week!!! 1.  Please remember that in order to be in the marching band  participation at band camp is mandatory.  We have 5 days + Sunday afternoon to organize and put everything together for the season. 2.  "IF" you have a scheduling issue or you are sick you must have your parents contact us .  e-mails sent from students stating that they have something to do, a schedule conflict or are sick will not be accepted.  It's the same as  school.  Communication MUST come from a parent. 3.  Work is not an excuse for missing any part of band camp, and should not be an excuse for missing any part of the mini camp training either.  4.  All student leaders (drum majors, section leaders, band officers,etc...) must be in attendance each and every morning beginning on Monday, July 25th.  Besides your leadership training we will be

ATTENTION ALL MARCHING BAND MEMBERS...! ALL DCI  (Drum Corps International) Field trip permission slips & $24 payments are due in the band room by 6 PM tonight! Mr. D. will be in the band room today (July 15th) from 3-6 PM taking permission slips and payments. He also has extra permission slips for anyone who needs them.  This trip is on Monday, August 8th and is for ALL marching band members !    This will be something you won't want to miss! 

 Last Chance! All marching band members who wish to attend the Monday, Aug. 8th evening field trip to  the DCI (Drum Corps International) show in Akron must have their field trip requests in to Mrs. Teschler by tomorrow, July 15th!  "IF" you've had a difficult time turning-in your form or payment "at least" have your parents shoot Mrs.Teschler (anne.teschler@centerburgschools.org) an e-mail saying that you will indeed be attending and that she will receive your check! The main office people have very sporadic hours in July,and most are on vacation so you may want to simply mail your check to the school (attention Mr.D's mailbox) and simply let Mrs.  Teschler know via e-mail that you are attending!  The e-mail must be signed by your parents AND locks you in to paying the $24 for the ticket!

  Reminders to all! Monday, July 25th:    Mini Band Camp begins (Please check the camp schedule to see when you're supposed to report!)  Please remember that participation at camp is mandatory - including those students involved in fall athletics.  Please make arrangements with your coaches/advisors (including journalism) so you will not miss... especially the learning of drill in the morning hours ! Camp attire :  Shorts, t-shirt, supportive sneakers!  NO jeans, sandals, boots, etc...  Please be sure to check the online  marching band handbook to be sure you know what to bring to camp...i.e., 3-ring binder, pencil, highlighter, lunch, sunblock, water bottle towel, etc... NOTE:  Mr. D. will not be available until 2 days prior to the start of camp.  Any payments should be given to the school main office and any correspondence will need to be done via e-mail (cdettmar@centerburgschools.org) PLEASE... do the following between now and camp: 1)  Aerobic exercise !!! push-ups, pu

  Attention TPMB members!  We will be taking a trip to Akron on August 8th to see the DCI Tour Of Champions . This will be an exciting evening of amazing Marching Band action!!  Tickers are $24 and permission slips were passed out this past weekend . If you did not get a permission slip, they will be in the school office.  Please return your CHECK made payable to CENTERBURG MUSIC BOOSTERS by Friday, July 15th to the office to be placed in Mr. Dettmar's mailbox. We will need to know how many tickets to purchase by that day.  You don't want to miss this awesome event!

 U.S.A. Days Parade (June 18th) Preparations... Thursday, June 16th - 6:00 - 8:00 PM...Drum Line Practice Friday, June 17th - 6:00 - 8:00 PM...Full Band Practice Saturday, June 18th... 9:15 AM:  Load trailer 9:45 AM:  Line up in front of church (polos and khakis) 10:00 AM :  Parade steps-off at 10:00 AM REMEMBER:  New/incoming members are NOT required to participate in this parade, but may if they'd like!

 Congratulations Trojan Pride Marching Band After a long application process we have formally been accepted by the parade committee to march in next year's NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 🍀 on 5th ave. in New York City and nationally televised! The trip will take place from Thursday, March 16th through Sunday, March 19th and will include the parade, visits to the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island, Little Italy and Chinatown, a possible exchange concert at Mr. D's old high school and other area attractions!   Logistics and costs are being worked-out, but we assure the trip will be "very" reasonable!

  1.  ALL Marching band payments are due BY tomorrow, May 25th BY 3 PM .  "IF" you do not turn in your payment for fees and supplies then you will not receive them .  All orders will be placed to vendors this  Thursday and Friday, and therefore funds must be in place beforehand.  Thank you!!! 2.  Marching band parade practice will be today (Tuesday) right after school from 3-4:15 PM..  The band is playing "Grand Ol' Flag and Star Spangled Banner. 3.  Jazz band members are reminded about the Memorial Day Jazz Concert at 2 PM - right after the parade.  Jazz members should arrive at the band room no later than 1:40 PM.  Thanks! 4.  Memorial Day Check list...      9:30 AM... Load trailer      10:15 AM. ..Meet at the corner of Church & Hartford in polos and khakis      10:40 AM...  Parade      11:00...Ceremony begins

  Marching Band Payments ... ALL MARCHING BAND PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN THE BAND OFFICE BY:  THURSDAY, MAY 26TH!   There can be no exceptions, sorry !   The marching band staff will not be in town all summer, returning only a few days prior to the USA Days Parade and then a few days before the mini band camp so processing checks after May 27th will not be possible !  Thanks!!!  Have a Super Summer! GO TROJAN PRIDE!!!

 

  Last few weeks of school music schedule ... Mon. May 16th:  Marching Band Student Leaders Meeting - 9th Period Wed. May 18th:   Senior Music BBQ - 11:45 AM - Event entrance lawn. Wed. May 18th:  Period 9 Band Awards and Pass the Candle Ceremony (during 9th per.) Thurs. May 19th:  Drum Line Practice (for Memorial Day parade) - 6:30 - 8:00 PM) Sun. May 22nd:   Graduation Band - Report time = 2:15 PM (Gymnasium) - " NICE CLOTHES"! Mon. May 23rd:  Last Jazz Band Practice:   for Memorial Day Concert ...  Someone to Watch Over Me , Beyond the Sea , The Way you Look Tonight and This is Me Tues. May 24th:   Memorial Day Parade Band Practice - 3:00 - 4:30 PM...  " Grand Ol' Flag and Star Spangled Banner . Mon. May 30th:  Memorial Day Parade - Report Time = 10:15 AM (Corner of Church and Hartford) - Red band polos and khakis. Sat. June 18th:   USA Days Parade - Practices on Thursday and Friday prior to.  Please check the schedule on the music website. 

  Week of May 2nd - 6th Thank you to all the students and parents who helped out at the Music Mattress Fundraiser this past Saturday.  We actually did pretty good according to the mattress company! This Week... Monday:  HS Jazz Band - 7:00 - 8:30 PM ...  All 5 vocal arrangements! Thursday:  HS Drum Line & Pit Percussion - 6:30 - 8:30 PM ... Need to begin work on street parade cadence AND Grand Ol' Flag . (Please be sure you have the actual music!) Upcoming Events: Sunday, May 15th:   Spring Fine and Performing Arts Festival (All elementary, middle and high school bands and choirs!). High School Gym beginning at 3:30 PM. Sunday, May 22nd:   High School Graduation .  All HS Band and Choir members to participate! Monday, May 30th:   Centerburg Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (10:30 AM) followed by "short" HS Jazz Band performance at 2:00 PM (HS auditorium) Saturday, June 18th:  USA Days Parade (Centerburg - polos and khakis).  Practices will be on the 16th and 17t

  Tonight (Wednesday). at 7:30 PM:  "NEW" Marching Band Member PARENT Meeting .  (Will only be 2-25 minutes long. (HS Band Room) Tomorrow (Thursday) from 6:30 - 8:30 PM :  2022-23 Marching Band Practice (EVERYBODY) This Saturday :  Annual Music Department Mattress Sale Fundraiser - HS Gym from 10AM 'till 4PM.  (WE NEED STUDENT VOLUNTEER HELPERS AND THE SIGN-UP SHEET IS ON THE WHITE BOARD IN THE BAND ROOM)

  This week's events... April 25th - 29th Monday:  Jazz Band 6:30 - 8:30. Music to be worked on includes:  ( The Way you look Tonigh t, This is Me "NEW", Bewitched , Someone to watch over Me and Beyond the Sea ) Wednesday :  New Marching band Member Parent Meetin g (Band Room at 7:30 PM) Thursday:    Full Marching Band Practice (2022-23 band)... Everybody!  6:30 PM.