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Concerts and more...

Concerts and more... Upcoming Concerts: Tuesday, December 12th:  Elementary and 6th Grade Band & Choir Concert. (DONE!  Great Job!) Thursday, December 14th:  7th and 8th Grade band & Choir Concert. Monday, December 18th: High School Band & Choir Concert ALL concerts begin at 7:00 PM and student report time is 6:30 PM.  7th and 8th grade band members should be on stage no later that 6:15 PM (just prior to the concert) for their final dress rehearsal! Note:   Participation in concerts is mandatory and receives a grade! 7th Grade Method Book Payments:  A letter has gone home to all 7th grade band students requesting payment for our next method book (Traditions of Excellence Book II).   The cost of the book is $10.95 and the percussion books are $13.50.   We had asked for payments to be received by December 15th so the order could be made.  We want to start the students in the book as soon as school begins in January.  Please make all checks or money orde

It's Concert Season

Congratulations! ... to all of our esteemed marching band members and their families for participating in a super, fantastic, groovy and far-out Marching Band Awards and reception last evening!   We have heard nothing but positive feedback from the event, and obviously plan on making it an every year event.  Special thanks goes out to our super-dee-duper Centerburg Music Boosters for setting up the reception table and providing all the coffee, paper products, utensils and clean-up!!! The Music Faculty wishes everyone and their families a nice holiday season!   Winter Concerts: Tuesday, December 12th - Elementary and 6th Grade  (Bands and Choirs) Thursday, December 14th - 7th & 8th Grade Band and Choir Monday, December 18th - High School Band & Choir Concert Student report times for all concerts is 6:30 PM ( Concerts are mandatory and count as a major performance test for all levels) Other Concerts: Saturday, December 2nd - OMEA District 10 Honors Band - 3:

Update... Early November 2017

Welcome Winter Season Lots of exciting stuff! Thank you, Thank you!  to all the parents who volunteered their time at the Utica/Centerburg Bandtoberfest on October 21st!  The directors salute you and appreciate the time and effort you put in to the event.   Monday, Nov. 20th at 7:00 PM (caf)   Marching Band Awards Banquet and Reception Awards: ( 1st year pins, 2nd year letters, service bars ) for all members, as well as special awards.  Everyone is asked to bring a dessert to share . NEW!   Indoor Winter Percussion   ( Includes drum line and pit percussion ) - Open to ALL students in grades 8-12 regardless of their participation in band.  First practice is Monday, November 13th from 3-4 PM .  Attendance at all Monday practices is mandatory .   No exceptions! 2017 CHS Athletic Pep Band:  Sign-ups are currently on the white board in the band room.  Students are asked to please place check marks by the basketball games they are able to attend and be sure to be present!  ( Any