Centerburg Music Department

We are so excited for 2017 and the upcoming Disney Trip!  We want to put out a final call for those who may want to sign up as chaperones. We could still use some, and there have been several parents who have spoken to us about it, but never signed up. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please let us know by the end of December. You can contact Mrs. Culbertson by email stasi.culbertson@centerburgschools.org. We need to have it all finalized so that we can make the last preparations.  Merry Christmas and we'll see you in the New Year! When we come back we will only have 63 days of school until the trip! 

Happy Holidays Everyone! Congrats to the high school, elementary and 6th grade bands, choirs and Orff Ensemble for some super-dee-duper holiday concert performances!   Please don't forget that the 7th and 8th grade band and choir concert is tonight;  (Tuesday, Dec. 20th)  Students should arrive by 6:30 PM and PLEASE bring-in a baked good for our annual holiday bake sale! High School Band :  PLEASE remember that your performance tests are due on Google Classroom BY Friday, Jan 6th.  Please don't wait 'till the last minute.  Do it NOW!  You must see the High School Band Google Classroom page to register and view the assignment!  ( Scale sheets and sight-reading has already been distributed ). While you should try to record your playing test either as an audio or a video and attach it to Google Classroom , I can hear you play "live" if you'd like.  If that is the case, you will need to let me know when you will come to the band office to be heard!

Concert Update: Due to the inclement weather, the 7th and 8th Grade Concert was cancelled last evening, but has been re-scheduled for next Tuesday, December 20th .  Same time, same schedule! If you are the parent of a 7th or 8th grade band or choir student we kindly ask you to mark your calendar, changing-around your schedules as best you can so your child may attend.  Thank you! The Elementary and 6th Grade Concert is still on for tomorrow night!

Weekly Update:  Dec. 12th-16th Welcome to Holiday Concert Week 2016! High School Concert - Tonight, Monday, Dec. 12th at 7:00 PM Grade 7 and 8 Concert - Tomorrow night, Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 7:00 PM Grade 5 and 6 Concert - Thursday night, Thursday, Dec. 15th at 7:00 PM ALL grades are asked to bring a baked good for the annual holiday bake sale. Please remember appropriate concert attire ! REPORT TIME FOR ALL CONCERTS IS 6:30 PM Jazz Band :   There will NO jazz band after school this week.  See you in January! Pep Band :    The next Pep Band performance is on January 12th.  See you then! 6th Grade Band :   Parents, please be sure your youngster is keeping up on their weekly  Google Classroom band assignments.  Unless absolutely necessary, students should be recording their examples each week and attaching them to Google Classroom for review by the director!  Thanks. High School Concert Band :   Please be sure to sign-in to the high school ban

Week of December 5th - 9th, 2016   Announcements Concerts: High School Band and Choir:     Monday, December 12th - 7:00 PM Grade 7 & 8 Band and Choir:      Tuesday, December 13th - 7:00 PM Grades 5 & 6 Band & Choir:        Thursday, December 15th - 7:00 PM ALL concerts take place in the Centerburg High School Auditorium. Concert Report Times:   ALL students should plan on being at school by 6:30 PM for tuning and warm-up. Concert Attire   (What to Wear): The general rule is black & white - Ladies :  Black skirt or slacks with black dress shoes, white blouse OR black dress. Gentlemen :  Black slacks with black dress shoes and white button-down dress shirt with tie . NO SNEAKERS NO JEANS NO DANGLING EARRINGS NO SANTA HATS Concert Bake Sales:   We will be holding major fundraising bake sales at each one of the holiday concerts.  We ask that all band and choir members please bring in some baked goods to be sold at the concerts.  If at all possible

Weekly Announcements...     Nov. 29th - Dec. 2nd, 2016 *   6th Grade Band Weekly Performance Examples :  Please go to "Google Classroom" where you will find the weekly method book assignments.  Examples must be played for the band director at the end of each week and may be either recorded in the form of an audio or video and attached to Google Classroom OR performed "live" during band class on Thursdays, during a study hall, intervention or after school on either Thursdays or Fridays. *   High School Concert band Performance Exam :  Playing examples are due to Mr. D. no later than Friday, January 6th.  Information can be found on the High School Band "Google Classroom" .  Performances may be either recorded as an audio or video and attached to Google Classroom or performed "live" either during a study period or after school as long as it is done by Jan. 6th !  Test materials are available in the band room and include:   (1) major scale i

This Week:  Nov. 14th - 18th Jazz Band:   Monday and Wednesday 3:00-3:45 PM High School Concert Band:   Replace "Home Alone Christmas" with "The Polar Express" in your folders.  Percussion players please check the updated percussion assignments and be sure all parts are being performed each day. 6th Grade Band Weekly Assignment:   Exercises # 77 (La Bamba) and # 78 ( Skill Builder ) - due by Friday.  Until we get our new "Google Classroom" site up and running you may either play your example "live" for me on Thursday or record yourself on either your computer or i-phone and e-mail it to me (chuck.dettmar@centerburgschgools.org)  We should be good to go with Google Classroom for next week's assignment! Pep Band:  We are just waiting for the AD to let us know at which games they'd like the band at.  Will let you know ASAP! High School & Middle School OMEA District 10 Honor Band Members:  Please do not forget the first r

Don't forget that this weekend there are a lot of things happening in the Music Department: Friday November 11 the 7/8 Grade Choir presents the musical One Magic Moment All students involved should be in the Choir Room by 6:00 to warm up and prepare to go on stage.  The show starts at 7:00pm in the auditorium and is free. We hope to see you there!  Saturday and Sunday November 12 & 13 BUCKEYE WEEKEND! This weekend we will be getting together to make the buckeyes to fulfill the orders taken over the past two weeks.  If you have not already, please sign up for a time to come help.  Three shifts Sat and three Sunday (9-12, 12-3, 3-6) We need everyone to come together to get this accomplished. Please come help roll, dip, package, and deliver buckeyes!  Thank you for your continued support of our students and the music department!! 

That's all Folks! Hey everybody... Thanks for a super marching band season!   Because of you the Trojan Pride Band is "on the map" as one of the premier bands in Central Ohio.  While we can definately use a little break, we're already excited about the prospects for next season, and are already planning  ahead!   Go Trojan Pride! Just a few of things... #1  Uniforms will be sent out for cleaning this week.   Please remove your shoes and any valuables that may still be remaining in your garment bag.   #2  Buckeye payment envelopes are now due !   Please turn them in to Mrs. Culbertson or Mr. D.  ASAP! #3  Don't forget what time you signed-on to help make buckeyes this coming Saturday or Sunday!  We need your help! #4  High School Jazz Band has officially begun and practices are from 3:00-3:45 Monday and Wednesday afternoons beginning on Monday, Nov. 7th . #5  We need some more pep band members.   Right now we only have 1 trombone and 3 drum

Week of October 31st: It's Play-off Time! Yes, that's right.  And we do not have any way of telling how many more Friday evening games we may have, so please do not schedule anything on Fridays until we know for sure! BUT... There are no more after-school marching band practices , except for before the play-off game(s) on Fridays!!! This Friday's game will be held at Fort Frye High School in Beverly, Ohio. This is 103 miles ( 2.5 hrs. by school bus) SE of Centerburg, and below Zanesville.  The game start time will be 7:30 PM.   Everything is now "in stone" -    We will be leaving CHS at 4:15 PM.   This is the earliest the bus drivers are able to pick us up after their after-school runs. Because of this we will not have time to stop along the way for dinner as previously planned, so you may want to nosh on something before we leave as there is no food or drink permitted on the buses!  You may also pack something to eat in the stands during the 1st half.

Senior Week Schedule Congratulations Trojan Pride Band... For a super performance at the OMEA Marching band festival on Saturday! Thanks for a great season! GREAT JOB GANG!!! Monday, Oct. 24th:            Band Practice (Senior Show)  3:00 - 4:30 PM Wednesday, Oct. 26th:      Band Practice (Senior Show)  3:00 - 4:30 PM Friday, Oct. 28th:               Band Practice  (Senior Show)  3:00 - 4:15 PM                                             Load Band Trailer:  4:15 PM                                             Obtain uniform and hang on a chair:  4:15                                             Shine shoes and instruments:  4:30 PM                                             Dinner:  4:45 PM  ( color guard providing)                                             Suit-up:  5:15 PM                                             Meet at elementary for warm-up:  5:50 PM                                             Senior Ceremony "before" game @

OMEA  Marching Band Competition     Sat.  Oct 22nd Tri Valley HS SPECTATOR INFORMATION The competition begins at 4:30 PM The CHS Trojan Pride takes the field in competition at 4:45 PM   (UPDATED) Awards are at 10:05 PM COST / TICKETS:   $7 for adults, $5 for students and senior citizens CONCESSION STANDS:  Open at 3:00 PM 'till the end of the awards at 10:00 PM LOCATION:   Tri Valley High School ADDRESS:   36 East Muskingum Ave.  Dresden, OH   43821 THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR BAND MEMBERS Complete student schedule  on previous blog post! 

Week of October 17th: OMEA Competition Week! Monday, Oct. 17th:           Full marching band  3:00 - 5:00 PM Tuesday, Oct. 18th           Sign-ups for both pep band and jazz band on white board.                                          Wednesday, Oct. 19th      Full marching band  3:00 - 5:00 PM Thursday, Oct. 20th           Marching Band Music Playing Tests during per. 9 (for a grade) and extra help offered on "Fantasmic" music after school.  Take advantage of it!!! Friday, Oct. 21st               Marching Band Practice  3:00 - 4:30                                             (There is no school, but we will have band practice)                                             Load Trailer  4:30 PM                                             Dinner  4:45  PM                                             Suit-up / polish shoes and instruments  5:15 PM                                             Meet section leader for uniform check  5:30 PM (GRADE)          

This week... Monday, 10/10 -       Marching Band Practice "Inside"  3:00-4:00 PM                                   ( Senior Night Music Practice ) Wednesday, 10/12-  Full Marching Band Practice "Outside"  3:00 - 4:30 PM                                   (Begin Senior Night Marching Drill)                                  Friday, 10/14 -          Full Marching Band Practice  3:00 - 4:15 PM                                   Load trailer  4:15 PM                                   Dinner  4:30 PM                                   Load buses  5:00 PM  (away game )                                   Game  7:00 PM vs Elgin *  Please don't forget about the OMEA Marching Band Festival at Tri-County High School on Saturday, October 22nd .  CHS takes the field  at 5:00 PM!                                   

Weekly Update-10/3/16 Monday:  No after school practice ​6:30 Load Trailer at High School 7:00 Meet at the Elementary School 7:30 Powder Puff Game Begins Jeans and Spirit wear! Wednesday: 3-4:30 Practice/Load Trailer 6:30 Meet at the Post Office 7:00 Parade to the Bus Garage Jeans and Spirit wear! Friday: 3-4:30 Practice 4:30 Load Trailer/Dinner (EVERYONE BRING $2 for PIZZA and POP) 5:45 Meet at Elementary School FULL UNIFORM ​

This Week's Announcements:       9/26/2016 Hey Band!.......... Super job this weekend!  Your performance at Mt. Vernon was super-dee-duper, and a lot of fun! 1)  There will be NO after-school marching band practice today!      (Monday, 9/26) 2)   Wednesday, 9/28:      Full Marching Band Practice:  3:00-4:30 PM (CANCELLED) 3)  Friday, 9/30:               Full Marching Band Practice:  3:00 - 4:30 PM                                 Load Band Trailer.....4:30 PM                                 Dinner..........................4:45 PM                                 Suit-Up......................... 5:15 PM  (polish shoes if needed)                                 6:00 PM........................Load Buses                                 Game V.S. Highland (away)...............7:00 PM *   This Friday's Band Dinner is sponsored by the trombones and sousas.  They are making pasta with sauce, garlic bread and drinks.  "IF" you will not be partaking  you MUS

Announcement 1)  The "Newbie" (new member) take-home test will be distributed on this coming Monday, Sept. 26th and is due by the end of the day on Tuesday, Sept. 27th .  The test material deals with band procedures and is open book .  All study information has been distributed in the band classes.  If you are a new member and did not receive them please see us ASAP!  While test results are not part of the student's band "grade", new members will need to pass it in order to enjoy full participation, especially in performances. 2)   Marching Band Absences:  While we work schedule-wise with those students who are also involved in fall sports and/or other school-related activities, we are currently being inundated with students missing after school band practice for other reasons, mainly driver training, doctor, orthodontist or dentist appointments, etc...  We realize that sometimes we need to take the appointment we're given, but if we could all try to sc

Looking Ahead... Saturday, Sept. 24th: Mt. Vernon Band Show  (Mt. Vernon, Fredericktown & Centerburg)    Show begins at 7:00 PM at the Mt. Vernon H.S. Stadium. Who:  ALL marching band personnel Monday, Sept. 26th Newbie "take-home" marching band test  ( due on Tuesday ) Who:  All new members to the Trojan Pride Band. Saturday, Oct. 1st Alumni Choir Festival 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Who:  All Alumni Choir Monday, Oct. 3rd Powderpuff Football  (Varsity Field)  7:00 PM Who:  All marching band personnel  ( stands tunes only !) NO AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE ON THIS DAY! Wednesday, Oct. 5th: OMEA Honor Band Audition Recordings Due Who:  Any "high school" students auditioning for the OMEA District 10 Honor Band. Wednesday, Oct. 5th Homecoming Parade & Bonfire Performance 6:00 - 8:00 PM Who:  ALL marching band personnel Friday, Oct. 7th CHS Homecoming Ceremonies during the pre-game (Please learn "New York, New York" for this perform

Weekly Marching Band Schedule Monday, Sept. 19th:           Full Band Practice 3:00-4:30 PM  (CANCELLED) Wednesday, Sept. 21st:    Full Band Practice  3:00- 5:00 PM. Friday, Sept.  23rd:             Full Band Practice  3:00-4:30 PM                                              Load Trailer:   4:30                                              Dinner:   4:45                                              Suit-up  (polish shoes, instruments, etc...)   5:00/5:15                                              Load bus for Cardington:   5:30   Game at 7:00 Saturday, Sept. 24th:     Mount Vernon Band Show/Festival   (Begins at 7:00 PM)                                               Percussion battery and pit rehearsal (outside):   3:15                                              Full Band Practice:  (basics, practice and run show)   3:45                                               Load trailer:   4:45                                              Suit-up ( polish shoes and inst

Good Morning! Having looked at the weather for today, it looks like the amount of possible rain between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM is only 15%.   WE WILL BE MARCHING IN THE FARM FESTIVAL PARADE! See you all at 9:15 AM for trailer loading. We step off in front of the church at 10:00 AM   SUMMER UNIFORM.

Tonight  (Friday)  The band will be in full uniform Tomorrow (Saturday)  We will march in summer uniform.  Raincoats will be on call!  Please take note of the " Remind " Code on the whiteboard in the band room.  This is the way that we will be able to notify you of any last minute changes due to inclement weather.  We'll also post it on the Music Department blog and Facebook by 8:00 AM Saturday morning!  If all else fails, Mr. D. will be in the Band Office by 8:00 AM.  You may call him at 740-625-6055 ext. 2185. NOTE:  Marching Band performances are only cancelled if there are to be continuous  downpours, not for "scattered" thunderstorms or thunderstorms! Good luck at the game tonight.

Happy Monday Everyone!   Super job on Friday Night!!! This week's marching band schedule is as follows: Monday, Sept. 12th:           Full Band Practice 3:00 - 4:30 Tuesday, Sept. 13th:          Pit Percussion Practice  3:00 - 3:45 ( No battery percussion ) Wednesday, Sept. 14th:     Full Band Practice  3:00 - 4:30 Thursday, Sept. 15th:         Pit Percussion AND Battery Percussion Practice  3:00 - 3:45 Friday, Sept. 16th:              Full Band Practice  3:00 - 4:30                                            Load Band Trailer   4:30                                            Dinner:   4:45    ( Trumpets )                                            Suit-up   5:15  ( full uniform - weather permitting )                                            Uniform check  (cafeteria)   5:30                                            Meet in front of the elementary school   6:15                                            Enter field for pre-game   6:30