Centerburg Music Department

Needed:  Ambitious music parent to pick-up 3 sections of choral riser from Mount Vernon Nazarene University Chapel and deliver to the Centerburg High School Stage. Pick up truck, large SUV, trailer, box truck, etc... Contact either Chuck Dettmar or Stasi Culbertson at the high school!

Attention all OMEA District 10 Honor Band Participants... Please DO NOT for get this evening's (Tuesday, December 1st)   MANDATORY rehearsal at Mount Vernon Middle School and High School.   ( You need to provide your own transportation) Middle School Band:     Reports to Mt. Vernon Middle School.  Rehearsal BEGINS at 6:30 PM High School Band:         Reports to Mt. Vernon High School.  Rehearsal BEGINS at 6:30 PM Please try to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the rehearsal!  Thanks. Please remember your music, valve oil, extra reeds, etc...   See you there.   Good luck!

Performances in Columbus... A Christmas Carol Palace Theater Friday, Nov. 27th @ 7:30 PM Columbus Jazz Orchestra  "Home for the Holidays" Southern Theater Wednesday, Dec. 2nd - Sunday Dec. 6th (Various performance times) Balletmet Columbus  "The Nutcracker" Ohio Theater Beginning Friday, Dec. 11th - Sunday, Dec. 27th (Various performance times) Columbus Symphony Orchestra  "Holiday Pops" Southern Theater Friday, Dec. 4th - Sunday, Dec. 6th (Various performance times) ProMusica Chamber Orchestra  "Vivaldi - the Four Seasons" Southern Theater Sunday, Dec. 13th @ 7:00 PM

Reminders to all Band students (and their parents) grades 6 through 12 Just a reminder to all band students and their parents to please review this year's music department handbook ( available for review on this blog ) , complete the attached google form and send it to Mr. D.  Besides being full of information for the school year, reviewing the handbook and signing-off on it  counts as "10 points toward the 2nd marking period grade" .  It is imperative that all students and their families understand the music department guidelines, grading procedures and have access to the school year's music performances, calendars and OMEA (Ohio Music Educator's Association) adjudicated events, of which the bands participate. Holiday Concerts: 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Band and Choir Concert:  Wednesday , December 16th - 7:00 PM   7th/8th & High School Concert:   Thursday,  December 17th  - 7:00 PM. *  Students should arrive for warm-up/tuning  30 minutes prior t

CSO Presents "Classic Film Scores"! The Ohio Theater Friday, Nov. 13th at 8 PM Saturday, Nov. 14th at 8 PM Tickets start at only $10   ( Tickets available on line) Check it out!

Attention all OMEA District 10 Honor Band Participants... Rehearsal:     (Mandatory) Tuesday, December 1st - 6:30 - 8:30 PM H.S. Band at Mt. Vernon High School M.S. Band at Mt. Vernon Middle School (directly across the parking lot) Transportation on your  own! Rehearsal & Concert: Saturday, December 5th - 8:30 AM at MVNU (Chapel) - Lunch provided Followed by concert at 3:30 PM in the MVNU Chapel Transportation on your own! Bring along performance attire to change into...   Formal concert clothing such as dress slacks, shirt and tie, dress or skirt with blouse. Please remember your music folder , extra reeds, valve/slide oils, other supplies!

Does your instrument still play the way it did when it was new? Do you have your instrument regularly serviced by a repair technician to keep it in tip top shape? Do you think your current instrument is holding back your potential as a musician? Are you ready for the next level? "HORNS OF PLENTY"   the midwest's biggest instrument event! Saturday, November 7th Music and Arts Center 43 N. State St. Westerville, OH. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Bring your mouthpiece!   Try hundreds of instruments?  Discuss how you go about obtaining one of these high quality instruments!  END PRODUCT:  Be amazed at what a new intermediate or professional instrument can  do for your playing! Comparison... Student Model Instruments :                                                      1)  Made for beginners                                                  2)  Made of inexpensive metals and plastics                                                  3)  Depreciate in value over t

Check out these area performances! Saturday, Oct. 24th: Denison Jazz Guitar Festival Concert Burke Hall - Denison Univ.  7:30 PM. Sunday, Oct. 25th: CJO (Columbus Jazz Orchestra) - Ellington, Basie & Beyond... Southern Theater - Columbus (inside Westin Hotel) 3:00 PM - (Ticketmaster)

Friday, October 23rd -  Away game at Mt. Gilead 3:00 - 4:00 PM:        Practice on field.  Run through of "Superstar Show". 4:15                            Load trailer 4:30                            Dinner 5:30                           Load buses and leave for Mt. Gilead *  Full uniform Friday, October 30th - Away game at East Knox 3:00 - 4:00 PM         Practice on field.  Run through of "Superstar Show" 4:15                           Load trailer 4:30                           Dinner 5:45                           Load buses and leave for East Knox. *   Unfortunately, we ( the marching band staff) are unable to allow the wearing of Halloween costumes for this event.  Full uniform will be required!

What will we put on the field for Friday night? First, let me tell everyone how the design of a student show goes... First, you sit and share ideas Then you design a show that is attainable by the average marcher Then you look at how much you will able to accomplish in each and every practice based on the fact that the majority of the band members have practiced their music and are prepared with their music and lyres on the field. Finally, as you are practicing you determine how much time you have left, the "quality" of what is already learned, and how much more is able to be added without weakening what already exists.  So... With that said, I'd like to work during period 2 with the 8th graders and period 9 with the H.S. on both Thursday and Friday in order to strengthen the music and individual parts, and then go out to the field during both period 9 and after school on Friday and see if we can't add the rest of the moves the seniors designed! AND... Even

Senior Night... 3:00 - 4:15 PM - Practice on field 4:15 PM - Load trailer 4:30 PM - Dinner   (Battery) 5:00 PM - Suit-up 5:50 PM - Meet at elementary for warm-up 6:10 PM - Senior Awards 6:40 PM - Pre-game SHOW:    #1 = Walk this Way   #2 = Bohemian  (stand still)  and #3 = Thriller PLEASE:   Practice these 3 tunes on your own this week!   YOU MAY USE YOUR FLIP FOLIOS!!!

Friday, Oct. 9th  -  Fredericktown  (Away Game ) 3 :00 - 4:15 PM      Practice on our field ( Run Show) 4:15 PM                Load trailer 4:30 PM                Dinner  ( Sousas and Pit ) 5:30 PM                Load buses for Fredericktown *  Full uniform - bring along raincoats!

 As we, the directors, reflect on the New Jersey trip, we are overflowing with joy and pride in our students. Their performances were all beyond what we imagined, and their attitudes were stellar during the entire trip.  We received compliments from every place we visited, from schools to hotels,  on how respectful and well behaved our students were. You could see on their faces and in the way they presented themselves that our students were brimming with pride in themselves and their peers.  When taking 125 people on buses to anywhere for 4 days it is impossible for everything to go as planned.  Flexibility is obviously a must as there are certain areas the group leaders have no control over. We felt that the students showed tremendous maturity when faced with an alternate plan or a change of any sort. Their flexibility and ability to “improvise” made us proud. Some great things can occur serendipitously. One example of this is when we missed the ferry from Ellis Island to the S

Today was a GREAT day!! Our exchange concerts were excellent and it was so amazing to see the look of pride on the students faces as they performed for each school.  We enjoyed pizza from Mr. Dettmar's favorite pizza shop, Alfonso's, for lunch. The students were able to eat outside on the campus of Scotch Plains High School.  After the concerts and an awesome drum battle, went and loaded the busses for the mall. All of the students had dinner and shopped till they dropped! We have gotten many compliments from the schools, bus drivers and hotel staff on our kids and their behavior. They have been respectful and well behaved everywhere we have visited.  The directors and chaperones were blown away by the performances today!!  Tomorrow, we plan to leave the hotel at 8 and we are looking at an appropriate arrival time between 5 and 7pm. We will post an update when we are getting close.

New Jersey Day 3: Today we head to Dunellen High School, where Mr. Dettmar used to teach, for the Choir exchange concert. Then, we head to Scotch Plains High School for the band exchange concert.  We will enjoy some pizza for lunch at Scotch Plains, provided by the Centerburg Music Boosters before our concert. Due to the windy conditions on the beach, we have made plans to take the students to a local mall where they will get time to eat dinner and enjoy some downtime before we head back to our hotel for the night. Your children are true delights! They have been such troopers through everything and we have so enjoyed sharing this opportunity with them. Looking forward to another milestone day today!

New Jersey update:  The hotel that we were planning on staying in tonight had some flooding damage from the storm and also had other issues that upon inspection by directors and chaperones was found to be unacceptable.  Lodging has been moved to the Best Western in Lakewood New Jersey. The kids are in good spirits and had a wonderful time at Liberty State Park. We spent the afternoon at the boardwalk watching the surf and eating giant slices of pizza! Thank you for your patience with our updates! 

Congratulations Trojan Pride Band... Last evening the Trojan Pride Band came in 2nd place with an overall score of 81.5 in the group 4 competition!  Nice going band! We had a rough start yesterday due to a couple of bad tires and a faulty windshield wiper on the 3rd bus.    We were sure to have those items addressed and fixed and got on our way a couple of hours late.  The matter will be addressed with the bus company when we return to Centerburg.  Everyone is safe and sound!!!  No worries! TODAY:  We are currently having breakfast and packing for our trip to the Statue of Liberty.  Winds are down on the coast to around 10-15 miles per hour  (and dropping) and temperatures will be in the low 60's today so we should have a really nice day!  Areas we are visiting are in no kind of coastal flooding threat! Note:   While we understand that students, parents and staff were less than enthralled about the bus situation yesterday, we ask that you please let the music staff and adm

Hurricane going out to the Atlantic - No Immediate Threat - Trip is a go as planned ! #1   Forecast for Sat., Oct. 3rd  (competition):  Cloudy and breezy.  Around 50 degrees. #2   Forecast for Sun. Oct. 4th ( Statue of Liberty ):  Overcast in the low to mid 60's.  Same forecast for Point Pleasant Beach in the afternoon! #3   Forecast for Mon. Oct 5th :  Some clouds - in the low to mid 60's - possible shower. Note:   I will be speaking to the folks in Point Pleasant Beach to see if businesses on the boardwalk will be open.  My only concern at this point is that maybe, because an impending hurricane was on the horizon, businesses have boarded up and run for the hills.  If that is the case there would be very little for 107 teenagers to do!  Once I speak to both the Pt. Pleasant Police and the Jenkinson's boardwalk owners I will update this blog.   Please check back this afternoon! In addition , if, by chance, the boardwalk is rather "closed-up" we (the st

Weather update and "possible" adjustments to itinerary... #1  As of 10:00 AM on Thursd ay, Oct. 1st - the SATURDAY forecast for Randolph, NJ calls for some rain in the AM, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon and evening. #2  The forecast for Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ on Sunday, Oct. 4th calls for  cloudy skies and some wind. #3  The forecast for Point Pleasant Beach for Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 4th calls for partly cloudy skies and windy. Obviously weather forecasts change every few hours, but at this time it looks as if all of our previously arranged plans are a go.  Please know, however, that in the event of rain and /or other than less than ideal weather conditions, the itinerary could and most likely would be adjusted as late as the morning of an event to include other great venues in the NY/NJ area, keeping our group protected and away from any bad weather. In regards to the developing hurricane, there are so many paths it could take once hitting th

Schedule remains " as is "!!!  Same as on the master schedule! Monday, Sept. 28th:          3:00 PM - 4:30 PM   ( Instruments, drill charts) Wednesday, Sept. 30th:    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM   ( Instruments, drill charts) Friday, Oct. 2nd:                3:00 PM - 4:00 PM   ( Instruments )                                             4:00 PM - Load trailer                                             4:30 PM - Dinner   (Mellophones & Baritones )                                             5:00 PM - Suit-up                                             6:00 PM - Meet in front of Elementary for warm-up                                             6:30 PM - Enter stadium                                             6:40 PM - Pre-game performance A few observations by staff and student leaders:   (PLEASE READ!) 1 )     Please " FIX YOUR PANT BOTTOMS " - Many band member's pants are entirely too long AND LOOK VERY SLOPPY!   If you need to, bring your pants h

Click here to view a detailed packing list as well as a list to help with planning how much spending money you will need. A hard copy of this will go home with students tomorrow.  Jersey packing checklist

Music Department Secretary Needed!  (Volunteer) *  1-3 days per week for 2-3 hours per day  ( Totally flexible ) *  Assist band and choir directors *  Make Xerox copies *  Collect various payments and use google programs *  Assist with music library *  Post blogs and other communications *  Tend to uniforms *  Tend to band lockers and locks *  Other misc. items Any parents or family members who would like to help in this capacity should contact either Stasi Culbertson or Chuck Dettmar

Slightly modified from original fall schedule... Monday, Sept. 21st:     Indoor practice from 3:00-4:30 PM  (Homecoming / Alumni Music) Wednesday, Sept. 23rd:  Indoor practice from 3:00-4:30 PM  ( Alumni / Parade Music ) Wednesday, Sept. 23rd:   "Homecoming Parade" -  Parade begins at 7:00 PM, but band members should report to the Centerburg Post Office by 6:45 PM.  Attire for the parade is "Spirit-wear - whatever you want!!!)   We will load the trailer at school at 6:00 PM! For those new members not familiar with the Homecoming Parade, we begin at the post office, march down to the rear of the maintenance building by the elementary school, and perform stand tunes by the bon fire.  Students will be dismissed from the bon fire! Thursday, Sept. 24th:  Period 9 homecoming practice on our practice field. Friday, Sept. 25th:     Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 PM on field in "Alumni Block"   (Please have whatever music you'll need in your flip folio

Students should refer to this itinerary throughout the trip so they are aware of what is going on each and every day! Click Here for Trip Itinerary!!!

Mount Vernon Band Show This Saturday evening, the band will be performing at the Mount Vernon Band Show! The gates will be open at 6:00pm.  The show will start at 7:00pm with a parade of bands. Tickets are $3.00 and are available at the gate. Parking is free! There will be concessions available. Each group will perform their show and their favorite stands tune throughout the evening.  Come and enjoy an evening of Music and Marching!

This week's performances will be in FULL UNIFORM! Black Socks Black (shined) Marching Shoes Black T-shirt under coat Gloves Schedule Friday 3:00-4:00 Practice 4:00 Load Trailer 4:15 Dinner TRUMPETS 5:00 Load Busses for Northmor Saturday Morning (no pit percussion, Cymbal players only) 9:30 Students arrive in FULL UNIFORM Load Cases on trailer and head to the Church parking lot 10:00 Parade Steps off There will be a performance after the parade at the park. Saturday Evening 4:30 Students arrive in FULL UNIFORM and load Trailer 5:00 Leave for Mount Vernon 7:00 Festival Begins 9:00 Arrive back to school

Labor Day:   NO BAND PRACTICE! ( We realize the master schedule say's we do have practice.  This was a mistake!) Wednesday, Sept. 9th:     Practice extended until 5 PM.   ( WEAR SNEAKERS !  BRING WATER !  BE READY TO WORK!)   Memorize your Part III !!! Thursday, Sept. 10th:   Percussion Battery and Pit Percussion practice from 3-4 PM ( ON THE FIELD!) Friday, Sept. 11th:   SCHEDULE FOOTBALL (H) AGAINST PLEASANT. 3:00-4:30 PM -  Full band practice on the practice field 4:30 PM - Load Trailer (Band Aids please check list!) 4:45 PM - Dinner ( Saxes ) 5:15 PM - Suit-up   ( Polos, Khakis and BLACK BAND SHOES !!!   We need to get used to marching in them ! 6:00 PM - Meet in front of elementary 6:20 PM - Enter Stadium

Friday's Info.       ( Friday, Sept. 4th, 2015) 3:00 - 4:00 PM             Full Band Practice on Field 4:00 PM                        Load Trailer 4:15 PM                        Dinner   (Clarinets)                                       & suite-up   (Polos/Khakis) 4:45 PM                        Load busses & leave for Lucas 10:30 ( approx.)           Return to CHS

Here is a link to the 2015 Marching Band Schedule. Please make sure you go over this with your child and adjust personal schedules to attend practices--these are mandatory and for a grade! If you have any conflicts with future plans, please let Mr. Dettmar or Mrs. Culbertson know ASAP. Students can not afford to miss too much practice and rehearsal time as they will not be able to march. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TL9-UUTISbSzTbcN1Cw7Zod2iZo0slXUs-6EtqHi4Ots/edit

The Centerburg Music Boosters are embarking on a new fundraiser this year. With your help, this will be both a fun and profitable endeavor that we can continue year after year. We will be pressing fresh apple cider at the Oldtime Farming Festival on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th . In addition to the cider, we will also be selling sliced apples with caramel dip.  What we need . . .  Flatbed trailer and truck - to load and haul away the apple pulp Volunteers ! Anyone ages 10 and up can help. A crew of 5-7 people is necessary for each shift: 3-4 adults and 2-3 students. We need friendly faces to press cider, fill jugs, haul pulp, collect money, slice apples, and dip caramel.  Shifts available:  Saturday   8 am - noon  noon - 4 pm  4 pm - 8 pm Sunday   10 am - 2 pm   2 pm - 6 pm Please note: if you have an allergy to bee stings, it is best you not help at the festival. To sign up for a volunteer shift, or for any questions, please c

NEW Deadline for trip payments: After conferring with both the music faculty, students and music boosters, we have made a decision to extend the date that trip payments are due to September 10!  This is, however, the absolute very last date that any payments can be received!  If you have any questions or concerns please talk to Mr. D. or Mrs. Culbertson ASAP!!!  Thanks everyone. As a reminder, all checks are for $150 per participant and are to be made payable to the  Centerburg Music Boosters

ATTENTION: As a reminder, ALL trip payments of $150.00 are due to either Mr. Dettmar or Mrs. Culbertson by this Friday, September 4th .  We are in the 11th hour, and final payments must be made to the busses and hotels within a week! Thanks!

This year, in a desire to go digital and create less of a paper mess at the beginning of the year, we decided to try electronically sharing the Music Department handbook. By following the link below you will have access to all of our rules, regulations, and policies, as well as information about concert dress, a calendar of our events, etc. All students involved in the music department and at least one Parent/Guardian, are required to review the handbook. On the final page there is a link to an online form where you will electronically sign that you have reviewed the materials and agreed to them. All responses will generate an electronic, time-stamped form so that we can keep track of who has read and agreed. Please review the handbook and fill out the form by Friday September 4, 2015  If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! We look forward to getting back into the swing of things! Click here to view the 2015-2016 Music Department Handbook Thanks! Chuck Dettmar

Marching Band Schedule  8/26 - 8/28 Wednesday, August 26:  3:00 - 6:00 PM - Band Practice Thursday, August 27th:   3:00 - 4:00 PM - Drum Line & Pit Friday, August 28th:     3:00 PM - Band Practice                                         4:15 PM - Load trailer                                         4:30 PM - Band Dinner                                         (Flutes & Trombones Provide)                                         5:00 PM - Suit-up                                         (Polos, Khakis & white sneakers)                                         6:00 PM - Meet at elementary                                         6:15 PM - Warm-up                                         6:30 PM - Line-up for Pre-Game Good Luck Everybody!

Parent and Family Show Come one and all to see a preview of this year's Trojan Pride Band this Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM  ! The performance will take place on the practice band field adjacent to the parking lot by the band entrance.  Staff and student leaders will introduced as well as the show itself. Everything should last about 15 minutes.  Hope to see you there!

Last day of band camp Re-Scheduled! The last day of band camp was originally scheduled for Monday, August 24th .  We (the staff) has just leaned that we need to be a part of an "in-service day" from 8-3 on that day. To make up the time lost we have re-scheduled a shorter practice on: Monday, August 24 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Although the first day of school is Thursday, August 27th, because we have our first "home" football game on the 2nd day of school, we will practice on:   Wednesday, August 26th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. We are asking band members to please work with the staff and re-arrange their schedules so they can be present at these practices. As previously scheduled, marching band practices during the fall season will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.   All new members should be aware that all practices and performances are mandatory! Thanks Everyone!

We are in need of volunteers to pull the instrument trailer this season. This is not an all or nothing sign up, there may be more than one person who pulls the trailer throughout the season.  There are 10 games, two parades and a festival that we will be performing this season. We ask that the person pulling the trailer be at the school at least a half an hour before our departing time to make sure we have everything loaded in a timely manner. Those times will change with each game/event, depending on the distance traveled.  Also, because of the amount of instruments we need to take with us, we may need to use the bed or trunk of the vehicle to carry instruments as well. Here is a link to the Trailer Pulling Sign Up Sheet. Please put your name and number in the slot you'd like to volunteer for. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tor2l9cXn9ve54pXhHAzJ9MJfTq-uo2uYIHuCioY8CY/edit If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Teschler at anne.teschler@centerburgschools.org

Attention all band members... Just a reminder that band camp begins on Monday, August 10th at 9:00 AM! Even though the full camp schedule is posted on this blog site, I'll state it again below!  As a reminder, ALL band members must attend band camp to participate in marching band.   If there are ANY conflicts for ANY days you must contact the music office to discuss.  Thanks! Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon      (Drum line meets from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Monday, August 17th - Thursday, August 20th 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon - 1:00  LUNCH 1:00 PM-3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM  BREAK 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday, August 21st - Cedar Point Trip Monday, August 24th - Last day of band camp 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM  LUNCH 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Please remember to wear sneakers or tennis shoes , bring sunscreen and plenty of water.   Band members are not permitted to march in sandals, flip-flops or other un-supportive footw

Calling any and all band members interested in auditioning for various marching band solos for the "Superstar" show... All solo auditions will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, August 10th. Solos: JCSS - PART II: Trumpet:               Measures #4 through 8                                Measures #52 through 55                                 Measures #65 to the end Mellophone:          Measures #48 through 51 Baritone:               Measures #49 through 51                   To listen to the solos simply google Stantons Sheet Music and  look for the part II of JCSS!                           

AS OF 7:15 SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 27TH: THE BAND WILL PERFORM IN THE PARADE AS PLANNED.  WE WILL HAVE TO SEE WHAT THE WEATHER IS LIKE AT THE TIME WE LINE-UP IF A DECISION WILL BE MADE NOT TO MARCH.  WE WILL SIMPLY WEAR BAND RAINCOATS AND KEEP OUR INSTRUMENTS COVERED! SEE YOU AT 9:00 AM!  THANK YOU!!!

Please remember to turn-in your completed marching band packets before band camp.   You may place them in either Mr. D's or Mrs. Culbertson's mailbox in the CHS Main Office!    BAND MEMBERS MAY NOT GO ON THE FIELD WITHOUT A COMPLETED AND SIGNED MEDICAL FORM!!!  Other items of importance in the packet are #1 Student expenses form ,   #2  Photo form and #3  Music Boosters Volunteer  Form.  Band student expense payments are due by the first day of school .  If you have an issue concerning payments PLEASE contact us.  We can and will work with you so your child may participate.   NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO THE INABILITY TO PAY!

Can you believe the last full week of June is next week!? This summer already seems to be flying by! Just a reminder that we are performing in the Centerburg U.S.A. Days Parade on June 27.  Rehearsals for the parade will be: June 24 9:00-12:00 Color Guard ONLY June 25 9:00-10:00 Guard, 10:00-12:00 Full Band June 26  9:00-10:00 Guard, 10:00-12:00 Full Band All 2015-2016 marching band members are required to attend rehearsals and the performance.  June 27 load trailer and line up 9:00  10:00 parade steps off 12:00 flag raising and concert at the park  Dress for the parade is band polo, (school appropriate) khaki shorts/capris/pants, mostly white shoes and WHITE socks.  Looking forward to the first rehearsals and performance of the 2015 Trojan Pride  Marching Band!! 

Happy Summer Everyone! Just a quick note to all our past and new members concerning the parade on June 27th. #1  As posted on the band schedule,  the entire marching band will practice from 10:00 AM  'till 12:00 Noon on both Thurday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th.   #2  ALL new members (8th and 9th graders) as well as all returning members are expected to attend unless they are out of town! #3   Music will be distributed and practiced on the 25th and 26th. #5  New sousaphones and baritones either have been ordered or are in the process of being ordered, and should arrive by the time we meet.  #4  Dress code for the parade is as follows:  Khaki slacks, band polos (new ones have been ordered and will be distributed at the June 25th practice) and white sneakers. 

All 2015 marching band forms are  due by Tuesday, June 2nd ! *  Payment for fees and supplies not necessarily due until the weeks of band camp, but we need the forms to be sure you are registered and have parental consent.   *  There has been a change in the schedule for band camp so check the band camp schedule on this blog!!!

Report  time for Graduation Band is 1:00 PM! *  1:15 PM    Band warm-up and tuning *   Attire :       Concert-level dress.  Black and white NOT required!  Tie optional. *  1:30 PM    Ceremony begins

Although it's the last week of school, the band still has a couple of obligations, the first of which is the Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning the 25th.   All band members (seniors too!) are required to participate as it is still a band activity of the 2014-15 school year.  The second obligation is the graduation ceremony next Saturday, May 30th.  All Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior  band members are also required to play at graduation.   Attendance is taken at both these events and, like concerts, a performance grade is given.  Below please find the schedule from today to next Thursday.  Thank you all for anticipated cooperation! Thursday, May 21st:           Show music (JCSS) Friday, May 22nd:               Parade Practice (Grand Ol' Flag and the Fight Song)   Monday, May 25th:             Centerburg Memorial Day Parade  (AM) Tuesday, May 26th:            Graduation Music Wednesday, May 27th:       Graduation (including senior selection) - Seniors MUST          

Don't forget that we have concerts this week. Tonight is the 7/8 and High School Band and Choir concert. Tomorrow night we have the Elementary and 6th Grade Choirs and Bands. All concerts start at 7pm and we'd love to see you there!

All High School Band & Choir students and their families are invited to the annual end of the year music awards.  The event will take place in the cafeteria at 6:30 PM on Tuesday evening, May 19th, 2015.   All we ask is that every family bring a pot-luck desert to share.  In addition to students receiving awards, the marching band field commanders and section leaders will be announced!  Hope to see you there!

The Drum line meeting this coming Friday, May 15th has been moved from 4:30 PM to 4:00 PM and will last until about 5:45 PM .  Drum line members will meet Mr. Carlton, have a short meeting and then be "fitted" for the drum on which they would perform best.   DO NOT miss this meeting if you plan on marching next season!!!

Attention all new marching band members... Below is the link to the New Marching Band Member Orientation slide show.  Please view the presentation and refer to it whenever you need to.   New Member Presentation

High School Students and Families Because of a scheduling conflict with the High School Mid Ohio Athletic Conference track preliminaries we need to make a switch in concert dates. There are many high school students involved in both music and track and we would like for them to be involved in both events that week. This means that the: High School Band/Choir Concert will now be MAY 13 @ 7:00 pm in conjunction with the 7th & 8th Grade Concert We are sorry if this causes confusion, and understand that this may, in turn, cause some other conflicts. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. Dettmar or Mrs. Culbertson. Thanks for all that you do to support our program and we look forward to seeing you there!