Centerburg Music Department

December Update:   Holiday Concerts : Choir Concert - Monday, Dec. 16th @ 7:00 PM Band Concert - Wednesday, Dec. 18th @  7:00 PM  ( Flyers to be sent home with band students on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd ) OMEA District X Honor Band :    "Important"!!  *  Rehearsal for all those middle school and senior high participants Tuesday evening, Dec. 3rd at 6:30 PM - Mt. Vernon MS or HS.  Students were sent "reminder" e-mails.  Attendance is mandatory! *  Final Rehearsal & Concert on Saturday, Dec. 7th...  Registration in the in the lobby of the MVNU Chapel at 8:00 AM - Lunch is FREE to all participants ! 🖝 Participating students should bring-along their concert attire !  SEE BELOW!  🖣 High School Honor Band = White on top and black on the bottom (slacks or skirt with shoes) Middle School Honor Band = Either black slacks or skirt on the bottom with this year's honor band t-shirt (to be distributed during lunch ) on top!

End of the Year Update...  Through Dec. 20th    Holiday Concerts : Choir Concert (Middle & High School) -   7:00 PM on Monday, December 16th Band Concert (Middle & High School)  7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18th NOTE:   Performance at concerts is mandatory and worth a grade of 100 pts.  Students absent from a concert (unless ill) will be graded accordingly!  Students are asked to please remain for the entirety of the concert.  If a student needs to leave early a communication from home well prior to the event is requested! Concert Performance Attire :   🔽 HS = Black and white with black shoes - Men wear ties ! MS = Red Music Department polo shirt (or marching band shirt), black slacks or skirt and black shoes ! 😎 Marching Band Instruments :  ALL marching band instruments ( mellophones, marching baritones, etc... must be turned-in to the band office this week !  ( BY FRI. NOV. 22nd ) 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you!!!  To all Buckeye Makers and Helpers!   You ( Students, friends, parents, grandparents, etc...) all pitched in and gave of your time and we all appreciate it!! A very special thanks goes out to our Music Booster Executive Board , who was here at school until 3 AM last Saturday night and all day and night this past weekend because they think music education is "worth it" . Brava!!! 😂 Jazz Band:  Will meet Monday night at 7 PM on the stage! Indoor Percussion: Will meet from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the band and choir rooms! Concerts:   Choir Holiday Concert:  Monday, Dec. 16th @ 7 PM                             Band Holiday Concert:  Wednesday, Dec. 18th @ 7 PM                             * Middle School students please remember to wear your red music department polos and either black slacks or skirt with SHOES!  

Announcements...   Indoor Percussion:   CANCELLED for Monday evening. HS Jazz Band:   CANCELLED for Monday evening. Upperclassmen Leadership Trip :   REMINDER:  THIS FRIDAY! Please bring your over-night bag to the band room at 8 AM and keep in the first practice room. Please bring along $5 for our Friday night pizza at the hotel - Give to Mr. D! Bring some warm clothes!  The Lucas Oil Stadium is either an indoors or outdoors facility because the roof retracts.  Hopefully it will be closed! Middle School Band Students :  Parents - PLEASE be sure your child is practicing their concert music at home!  Ask them to play for you!  Test them on it ! Music Polo shirts will be worn with either black slacks or skirt for the holiday / winter concerts.   "IF" your child has not received theirs it means they have not paid for it. Wearing the music polo is mandatory and students will be graded on their following protocol. Concerts :  The Choir Concert is s

Happy Monday! Marching Band:  Hope you all kept warm on Friday night!   It was actually a good show!  Congrats! *  There are no more marching band practices this fall.  Thanks for a super season! *  I'm waiting to hear from the athletic director about any play-off games we "might" need to attend.  "IF" we do, we'll only serve as a pep band - NO HALFTIME PERFORMANCES! Last Marching Band Grade:   Band members... flip folios and DOTS are be turned-in to Mr. D by this Friday, Nov. 8th .  You MUST write your name on the back of your flip book on masking tape!  This is a 10 point grade for the flip book and a 5 point grade for the DOTS.  DOTS must be in a plastic bag with your name on the front on masking tape ! Jazz Band :  Will continue to practice on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM! Indoor Percussion :    Are doing more and more each week, getting ready to put-on some indoor percussion performances after the new year, as well attend (not p

Looks like this is the end... Congratulations! to the marching band for a finishing-up a super season!  Everybody raised the bar this year!  We're already planning for next season! BUCKEYE orders are due!  CLOSED High School Band this week : Monday:   Advanced Percussion / Indoor Percussion - 6:00 - 7:00 PM                   High School Jazz Band - 7:00 - 8:30 PM Wednesday:    SURPRISE!    No marching band !! Friday:      Marching Band Practice - 3:30 - 4:15 PM  ( Staff provide the eats!! ) Friday:  Ohio State University Marching Band Concert Field Trip - Leaves at 8:30 AM (   Bring $ for lunch! ) High School Band:   DON'T FORGET - Chair placement audition recordings are due on Google Classroom by Saturday, November 8th at midnight .  "IF" you cannot figure-out how to attach the file to classroom see me and I'll let you do it live!  Don't procrastinate! 😎 Middle School Announcements : #1.  EXTRA HELP is ALWAYS available after s

Weekly Update: Marching Band : Wednesday:  Practice - 3:30 - 5:00 PM  (NEW MOVES!) Friday:  Practice - 3:30 - 4:30 PM  (COLOR GUARD PROVIDES DINNER !) Away Game at Cardington:  Buses leaver at 5:30 PM Advanced Percussion ("Indoor Percussion")  TONIGHT!  Monday from 6:00 - 7:00 PM High School Jazz Band :  TONIGHT!!!  Monday - From 7:00 - 8:30 PM (STAGE) Middle School Bands :  This is week #1 of recording your 2 book examples and attaching them to your Google Classroom!  Recordings are due BY 12:00 midnight on Saturdays!  20 points each!!! OSU Marching Band Field Trip :  Nov. 1st - leaving at 8:30 AM.  See the participant list on the white board! Bands of America / Dr. Tim Overnight Field Trip to Indianapolis, IN. - Permission slips and $99 payments are due this week !!  That means NOW! Checks are to be made payable to the CENTERBURG MUSIC BOOSTERS .

Weekly update: This Friday is Senior Night! Wednesday:  Marching Band Practice:  3:30 - 5:30 PM Friday:   Marching Band Practice:  3:30 - 4:30 PM - Followed by dinner ( Pit Percussion!!) Saturday:  Utica Band Show - begins at 7:00 PM (Utica High School Field) (Spectator gates open at 6:00 PM ) Band member report time:  5:00 PM - load trailer and POLISH SHOES!  5:30 PM - Leave Band line-up @ 6:50 PM  (Centerburg is performing last, but drum line will be performing a couple choice selections! Jazz Band and Indoor Percussion:  Begins next Monday evening! Jazz Band - Stage:  From 7:00 - 8:30 PM Indoor Percussion - Band Room:  From 6:00 - 7:00 PM . ( Everybody who is in PIT or DRUMLINE is automatically a part of the indoor percussion - as well as a few new faces! )

Just some last minute info about this evening's marching band festival: Band member report time:  4 PM (Check uniforms for proper pant leg length and SHINE SHOES!) Buses leave at 4:30 PM Address:  New Albany Eagle Stadium - 7520 Fodor Rd., New Albany, OH. Food trucks open at 5:30 PM Opening Ceremony begins at 6:50 PM Bands begin at 7:00 PM Centerburg is 8th on the performance line-up (out of 10 bands) Exact performance time is hard to tell.  I'd guess around 8PM?!

Weekly Update... New Albany Band Festival THIS SATURDAY!   (10/12/2019) Band member report time:  4:00 PM Buses leave:  4:30 PM Food trucks open at 5:30 PM Show begins at 7:00 PM Next Saturday evening:  Utica Band Show ! (BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR!) This week: Marching Band - Monday evening 6:40 PM - Last Monday night band practice (on the new track field) Wednesday 3:30 PM - Practice on the new track field. Friday - Practice:  3:20 - 4:15 PM  (Away game at East Knox) - Drum line supplies dinner! Saturday evening:  New Albany Marching Band Festival High School Jazz Band:  1st rehearsal is Monday, Oct 21st @ 7:00 PM - STAGE Advanced Percussion:  1st rehearsal is Monday, Oct 21st from 6:00 - 7:00 PM OMEA District 10 Honor Band Auditions:   Must be recorded and placed on Dropbox BY October 15th ! Middle School Band & Choir :    "Music Department Polo Shirts"have been ordered.  "IF" you did not return your order form and pay

ATTENTION MARCHING BAND MEMBERS... This Friday morning we all need to meet at the Varsity Field BY 5:45   " AM " for a live broadcast of NBC's Morning Show!   The event begins exactly at 6:00 AM, and you'll need both your instrument AND flip books!!! More information given in class! Mr. Porter has purchased 20 dozen doughnuts, OJ and hot chocolate for everyone!     😎

Tomorrow we kickoff the return of the Buckeye fundraiser! Follow the link below to sign up to help! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0D48A4AB2EABF94-buckeye2

Weekly Update... Hey band... Super job at Homecoming on Friday night.  The alumni really enjoyed themselves.  We're gonna make it even bigger and better next year!  HooAH! This Week's Friday Night Eats:  Low Brass ( bones, baritones and sousas)  Let us know what you're making ASAP! Practices this week:  (Marching Band) Monday - 6:40 - 8:15 PM  (New Track Field) *  Please have your drill books and dots as we need to desperately "fine-tune" some of the formations and clean up step-offs and marching style!  YES - You will also need your instruments! Wednesday - 3:20 - 5:30  (New Track Field) *  We will be blocking (very simple) the SENIOR SHOW!  If you do not yet have the music please get it off the grand piano in the band room! Looking Ahead...  Saturday Band Shows and Festivals Saturday, October 12th:  New Albany Marching Band Festival   (Leaving around 4:30 PM) Friday, October 18th:   Senior Show (at football game)  and Pre-Game Tribut

Any high school students(s) who would like to perform  something they have been preparing (working on)  at this Sunday's Celebration of Life  should let Mr. Dettmar know by Friday.   They are looking for some music for the occasion. 

Weekly Update: Marching Band: Below please find the schedule for this coming week.  We will follow this week's schedule until we hear of any further developments concerning arrangements, etc...  At this point I don't know what the administration is planning, but will keep everyone posted as I hear anything.  It's ok to be sad.  It's normal.  It's ok to show sympathy.  Let's stick together and be stron g! Monday:  New Track Field - Marching Band 3:30 - 4:30 PM Wednesday:   New Track Field - Marching Band  3:30 - 4:30 PM Wednesday Evening (Parade):  Load trailer at 6:15 PM   Then meet at the PO.  (spirit wear) Friday (Homecoming):   New Track Field  3:30 - 4:30 PM  (TRUMPETS & MELLOPHONES PROVIDE EATS) 7th Grade Band:   Has Instrumental Lessons during 4th period intervention this week. 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Polo Shirt Orders:   Should have all been received by now.  "IF" you have not turned in your child's form and payment p

Dear Band Members, I am currently in conversation with both the school administration and marching band staff concerning a schedule for this week's school and marching band activities.  I will post something once I hear back from everyone and then have some time to contemplate the best plan for our band.  We will post something by 9:00 PM this evening!  

Friday, September 20th - UPDATE... In order to make things a little easier for all of us who are thinking and praying for our friend I have decided to bring the band to the football game BUT to simply act as a pep band in the stands  . We will NOT be performing a halftime show so we will not need to load a lot of pit equipment. I had to make a decision based on a lot of information, and do realize that whatever decision I made just may be unpopular with some band members.  This, however, is the decision for this week!  Thanks for understanding!!! THERE WILL BE NO BAND PRACTICE AFTER SCHOOL .  USE THE TIME TO PREPARE YOUR UNIFORMS, SHINE SHOES, GET T-SHIRTS (REQUIRED) AND HAVE DINNER (TACOS) AT 4:30 PM) The buses will leave at 5:30 PM for Northmor!

Weekly Update: OSU Marching Band Field Trip  ...  ( on Nov. 1st ) Permission slips and payments are absolutely due BY marching band practice (or band class) THIS WEDNESDAY!!! Old Time Farm Festival Parade this Saturday morning!...  Load band trailer at 9:15 AM Line-up in front of church at 9:45 (warm-up) Step-off at 10:00 AM Uniform:  Polos and Khakis 6th Grade Band :   Has their group lessons this week during intervention.  The Case Check Quiz will be performed at that time.  Band members should have their name on their instrument case and have all of their supplies (and text book) with them.  As a reminder to parents:  Band students should be bringing home their instruments a few times a week and practicing their lessons! Marching Band This Week : Monday:  Practice on the NEW TRACK FIELD from 6:40 - 8:15 PM followed by shoe and band t-shirt distribution in the band room. Wednesday:  Practice on the NEW TRACK FIELD from 3:20 - 5:00 PM followed by section mee

Weekend Update... I would personally like to thank all the parents and family members who returned the Music Booster Volunteer Form in a timely manner.  Moreover, I'd like to thank all the parent volunteers who have been coming out to help at the concession stand, load instruments, donate their vehicles to transport items, run or attend meetings, serve on committees, head fundraisers, balance record books or  simply just lend a hand where needed.  You are the people who make it possible for us to find success in what we do!  Out of the 179 Booster Volunteer Forms that were "mailed" to band member's homes 17 were returned.  While that is a rather disheartening number (and we wonder why), it is obvious that we do have a very supportive core of families who see value in supporting the other students and parents who are out there every week making it all happen! Please get involved!  It's not too late Someday you're going to wish you had! 😀

Weekly Update:  9/9 - 9/13 #1  Hey Band.........!  Great job last night - even if we got jipped on the time! #2  Marching Band Picture Re-takes have been changed to Tuesday, 9/10 from 3:30 - 4:15 PM. #3  Marching Band Practices this week :    Monday on the Varsity Field   NEW TRACK FIELD AT 6:40 PM - 9:00 PM) and Wednesday on the new track field from 3:20 - 5:30 PM. Friday on the new track field from 3:20 - 4:30 followed by dinner and bus loading. #4  All HS fall athletes also in marching band are "being asked" to PLEASE try to attend band practice on both Monday and Wednesday ("IF" at all possible).  We're just trying to finish the 3rd part so we can get it out there this coming Friday night! #5  Our first Marching Band Dinner will be this coming Friday at 4:30 PM.  The flutes and clarinets are in charge!  PLEASE see if your parents can assist!  We really don't want students leaving band practice in order to go pick-up cole slaw!  Thanks

Music Department Update... #1  Super 1st - night - out Marching Band.   We couldn't have asked for more!  Great job.  Keep it up. #2  This weeks band dinner is on your own.  We had not set up a schedule yet and didn't want to burden and inconvenience parents with a last minute 3 day notice.  Next Friday it will be the flutes and clarinets turn to provide dinner!  Sorry for any communication mix-up!! #3   Marching Band Practices this week are:           Wednesday, Sept. 4th (3:20 - 5:30 )  (Practice will end at 5 PM for those students wishing to  attend the viewing)           Friday, Sept. 6th  (3:20 - 4:30 )  Dinner will be on your own this week!   Bring a packed dinner, parents can bring dinner or you can eat dinner at home after practice.  Next week the flutes and clarinets will get together to provide dinner! #4      Band Photo Re-takes:   Will be done next Wednesday, September 11th immediately following band practice at 5:30 PM.  Please let Mr. D. know if yo

IT'S A WASH-OUT! ⛈  NO MARCHING BAND TONIGHT!! Re-schedule for:  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting at 3:30 PM! It's football season!  It rains!  We have re-scheduling!  It happens!  DON'T MISS!!!

That's right!    🏈  + BAND =  😂 Next Friday, August 30th:  Football - Home (against Utica) Marching Band Schedule for Friday evening, August 30th: 3:20 - 4:45 PM - Practice on the new track field (our practice field) 4:45 PM - load trailer 5:00 PM - Dinner in our cafeteria along with Utica's Band!  ( ALL Marching BAND MEMBERS PLEASE BRING IN $5 BY WEDNESDAY FOR THE PIZZA!!)    6:15 PM - All band members meet in the front of the elementary for tuning and warm-up 6:40 PM - Enter the stadium for pre-game. 7:00 PM - ROCK THE HOUSE!!! What to wear:    Red band polo shirts, khaki shorts and white sneakers / tennis shoes. Marching Band Schedule for the week of August 26th - 30th: Monday:  Band practice on the new track field ( Warm-ups and basics begin promptly at 6:40 PM! )   DO NOT BE LATE AND DO NOT MISS UNLESS YOU ARE ILL! Wednesday:   Band Practice on the new track field.  (Warm-ups and basics begin promptly at 3:20 PM )  The pit should be set-up

Happy New Year ! Welcome to the 2019-20 Centerburg Music Blog .  In the upper portion you'll find headings that will take you where you want to go.  To read more of this week's announcement click "READ MORE"  below. Marching Band:  The first fall season practice is this coming Monday evening, August 19th from 6:40 - 9:00 PM on the new Track Field.  We'll stay on this field as far as we can into the season, and will eventually make the switch to the Varsity Field.  ALL band practices are mandatory except in the case of illness! Mon. Aug 19th:  6:40 - 9:00 PM Wed. Aug. 21st:  3:20 - 5:30 PM Note to athletes:  By placing Monday's band practice on Monday evenings it makes it possible for you to NOT miss your athletic practice.  Cross Country participants have "always" missed one day of CC for marching band, so we will assume that will be on Wednesdays.  Please speak to your coach concerning this!  *Other than personal illness or arrangement

This week's marching band practices...  😄 Monday, August 12th - 5:00 - 8:00 PM   ( Warm-ups at 4:40 PM - our field)  ← Tuesday, August 13th - 5:00 - 8:00 PM   ( Warm-ups at 4:40 PM - our field)    ←  Reminder...  The first fall season practice is Monday evening, August 19th at the Varsity field from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.   Warm-ups begin on the field at 6:40 PM .  👀

Welcome Back !   Yeah! 😊 #1   Middle Schoolers...  You will NOT need your instruments for the first day of school!  As a matter of fact, please do not bring them.   We'll let you know exactly what to do when we see you!  Relax 6th graders....   Band is a blast! #2   Thank you to all the high school band members who came in to have their individual band portraits taken today.  We realize there were some who did not make it due to vacations, camps, etc... and there will be a re-take time posted shortly!  If you didn't have the payment upfront today Mr. Ellis usually allows a couple weeks to turn it in!  Don't forget...  Even if you're not purchasing a portrait package, you STILL NEED TO HAVE YOUR INDIVIDUAL PICTURE TAKEN because it's used in the band room composite that will hang on the wall AND goes into all the football programs and festival/competition programs! #3  Marching Band Practice for the 1st week of school is on Monday, Aug. 12th and Tuesday

Just a reminder to all marching band members... Individual Marching Band Portraits will be done this Thursday, August 8th between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon .  While you may opt to order the picture packages, you MUST have your picture taken regardless!   Your individual photo will be used in the yearly band composite that will be framed and hung in the band room for all eternity. 1.  Come to the band room and find your uniform in the closet.  Put it on. 2.  Report to wherever the individual portraits are being taken. 3.  Turn-in your package envelope complete with payment. 4.  Have your picture taken. 5.  Hang your uniform back where you found it! PLEASE don't forget that we have marching band practice from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Monday, August 12th & Tuesday, August 13th. 2019 Saturday Evening Band Festivals:  These can also be found on the marching band calendar of events which is near the back of the blog version of the marching band handbook)  Please see

Congratulations Everyone! Super band camp!  😋 We will begin our normal Monday - Wednesday practices once school begins.   In the meantime, we have two additional "Band Camp" days scheduled for next Monday, August 12th & Tuesday, August 13th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on the new track field. We are currently debating which Saturday marching band festivals / competitions to attend so we ask you to please keep your weekends open until they are put in place!  What we can tell you is that there will be no Saturday marching band events scheduled for either the weekend of homecoming or the weekend of Senior Night .  Other than that we ask you to please be patient with us until we announce this seasons Saturday band events! The entire marching band calendar (minus Saturday events) can be found in the marching band handbook on this blog! Go Trojan Pride!

Happy Thursday Everyone! We've gone ahead and made a date change for the annual "Get-To-Know-You" Pool Party at Hiawatha Swim Club in MV.  The new date is:  TUESDAY, JULY 30TH .  There will be a sign-up sheet on the white board in the band room all during mini band camp - and will be up until Monday, July 29th .  We will cut camp short one hour on that day (5 PM) and immediately load the buses.  WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR ANYONE! If you're going to the pool party on Tuesday please remember to bring the following: 1)  $5  ( no, we don't have change) 2)  Swimsuit 3)  Towel We'll get back to school about 8:15 PM!

Attention ALL : 1.  Incoming freshmen (regardless of whether you marched last season or not) - Guard & pit also! 2.  ALL Incoming 8th graders (who are going to be marching this season) 3.  Our 2 wonderful Incoming 7th Graders who will be marching. 4.  All our distinguished field commanders, section leaders, band manager and rehearsal techs. YOUR first day of band camp is Monday afternoon , July 22nd at 1:00 PM!   Remember to bring: a)  ANY outstanding paperwork or payments (They were due on June 22nd!!!) b)  Good, supportive sneakers or tennis shoes. c)  ALL your Journey of Man music. d)  Your 3-ring binder, pencil and highlighter. e)  Your instrument, stick bag, etc... ALL other band members should follow the original schedule for mini camp.  ( See previous blog posting).  ALSO...  PLEASE DON'T FORGET THAT DRUM LINE, GUARD AND PIT HAVE PRACTICE EVERYDAY FROM 9 AM - NOON BEGINNING ON MONDAY, JULY 22ND!!!

Marching Band Camp...  Check-out the animated marching band drill on YouTube  (search: Centerburg Journey of Man) I implore you...  PLEASE practice your music before your first practice  !  😊 Camp begins Monday, July 22nd.  See schedule below!  (MANDATORY) Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 12 Noon:  Guard, Drum line & Pit (front ensemble) Monday Afternoon 1:00 - 4:00 PM:  ALL new members + Section leaders and field commanders (This includes any of last year's 8th graders who participated in marching band!) Tuesday, July 23rd: 1:00 - 5:00 PM:  ALL woodwinds (pic, flute, clarinets, saxes) Buses leaving for Hiawatha Water Park in Mt. V. right after practice ( bring your swim stuff!) Wednesday, July 24th:  1:00 - 5:00 PM:   ALL brass (trumpets, mellophones, bones, baritones and sousas) Thursday, July 25th:  1:00 - 5:00 PM:   EVERYBODY!   (ALL brass, woodwinds, drum line, pit and guard) Friday, July 26th:  Cedar Point Day!  Arrive at school by 7:00 AM with b

Some last minute reminders and details... Heart of Ohio U.S.A. Days Parade:  Is this Saturday, June 22nd .  (Details below) 1)  We will load the band trailer between 10:00 and 10:30 AM 2)  Parade step-off is at 11:00 AM  ( Khakis, red band polos & white sneakers ) 3)  Who should be participating?  Answer:   If you are a 2019 - 20 marching band member and are in town on parade day then you should be marching!  "IF" you are NOT in town, are on vacation, at camp or involved in an athletic activity during the time of the parade then we should have received an e-mail from home to that effect .  We really need to know "who" we will have marching! 4)  In-coming freshmen and new members are welcome ( and encouraged ) to participate in the parade although they are "technically" not bound to marching band until band camp begins, it would be a great experience learning to march now! Friday (June 21st) Marching Band Practice:  Is from 5:00 - 8:00

Announcements: Final Drum Line & Pit Practice:  This Tuesday evening ( June 18th ) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM .  We will learn and review the cadences and go over all the songs for the parade.  If you are unable to attend PLEASE shoot Mr. D. an e-mail!!! Marching Band Practice (Everybody) - This Friday, June 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 PM .  New members are invited and encouraged to attend.  We are currently awaiting arrival of our new flip books and hope to have them ready for you by Friday.  If not, we'll improvise!  New band polo shirt distribution will be on Friday right after the marching band practice. Marching Band Fees / Orders:  Are due no later than this Saturday after the parade.  After the parade there will be no marching band staff members available to order your things or accept your paperwork or payments until 2 days before band camp! Heart of Ohio U.S.A. Days Parade (and performance) is this Saturday morning, June 22nd .   We will load the band trailer betwe

June Update... Drumline and Pit Percussion:  We have just 2 important practices until the USA Days Parade!  We need you tonight (Tues. June 11th - 7 - 8:30 PM) and next week (Tues. June 18th - 7 - 8:30 PM) .  Next week we're doing all the music for the parade and the little show we put on in the park.  If you're in town PLEASE be there! Next Full Marching Band Practice:   Friday, June 21st - 5:00 - 8:00 PM .  All music for the following day's USA Days Parade .  NEW FLIP BOOKS TO BE DISTRIBUTED!  If you haven't turned in last years please do so NOW! Heart of Ohio U.S.A. Days Parade:  Saturday, June 22nd, 2019  (Band polos, khakis and white sneeks)  New members and incoming freshmen welcome and encouraged to participate!  We'll have your polos when you show up at practice on Friday! Marching Band Paperwork and Fees:  Are due no later than Saturday, June 22nd (preferably Friday, June 21st).  After the 22nd nobody (band staff) will be available unti

Week of June 3rd - 7th, 2019 IMPORTANT... ATTENTION MARCHING BAND MEMBERS!     HELP! We Need Your Flip books!!!  NOW !  We came in to today to put together ALL NEW flip books and low and behold there are all of "7" of them in the flip book box!  We're trying to get them all updated, numbered and assigned before the parade so PLEASE drop yours off at the high school office .  NOW !   Thanks! Next Drum Line & Pit Practice:  This coming Tuesday, June 4th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.   You've been doing a super job so far!  Keep it up.  Besides, drums once a week is fun, right?  "IF" you are unable to attend we must receive a notification from your folks!  Thanks! Next Marching Band Practice:  Friday, June 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 PM . ( We'll have your new flip books ready for you by then!) Heart of Ohio U.S.A. Days Parade:  Saturday, June 22nd

Happy Summer Everybody!   😅 Just a couple of updates... 1)  Columbus Day Trip :  While we did have 49 students and 6 chaperones register for the trip,we needed to pull it from the calendar.  Just not quite enough to march either a parade or perform a field show.  It's cool!  We'll try again next year! 2)  ALL Marching Band Polo Shirt orders are being placed ( called-in ) this Friday morning (May 31st).   We have to purchase in bulk as the company will not make / print any less than 15 of them at a time, so if you do not get your payment [for your polo shirt] in by that time you may not receive one! 3) Drum line & Pit ...  Don't forget we have practice this Wednesday, May 29th from 7-8:30.   Mr. D. will run the drum line, and ALL of the practice will be spent on the "Journey of Man" show!  We'll break-up into sectionals, too! 4)  Next Marching Band Practice :  Friday, June 21st  5-8 PM!  See ya then! ( ALL NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO ATTEND AN

Hey!  Thanks Everybody! I want to take just a moment to thank all of the dedicated Trojan Pride Band Members who once again came out to the Centerburg Memorial Day Parade .  Knowing you could have been doing any number of things instead, you saw it fit as usual to support your team, your school and, most importantly, your community and it's fallen heroes!  Again, I salute you and treasure you as students!   Have a super summer!  God Bless! Mr. D.

End Notes: Field Commander Audition Results:   We want to thank everyone who came out to audition for field commander this year.  Your dedication to the group does not go unnoticed!  This year's Field commanders are:  John Daniels and Emily James .  Congrats to all for a great job well done!! Columbus Day Trip Registration Extension:  Open 'till the end of the month .  Deposits won't be due for some time after that !  Currently about 2/3 of the band is registered!! Memorial Day Parade:  Monday, May 27th  (Khakis and band polos) Music:  You're a Grand Ol' Flag / America the Beautiful  & Star Spangled Banner Parade Practice:  9th period tomorrow (Thursday) Monday, May 27th... Load band trailer:  9:30 AM. Meet at post office at 10:15 AM Step-off at 10:30 AM Parade ends at the ceremony at the cemetery! June Drum line & Pit Practices: Wed. May 29th Tues. June 4th Tues. June 11th Tues. June 18th USA Days Parade Practice:   Frid

ATTENTION MARCHING BAND Because we had so many people just register for the trip in the last 2 days, Bob Rogers Travel feels we should leave the registration open until the end of May .  If you haven't registered there's still time! By the way, If your child is going into the 8th grade but is already in marching band then the trip is obviously open to them as well.   There are plenty of Bob Rogers Travel log-in forms on the grand piano in the band room!

More to come in June! Columbus Day Parade Trip Registration :  This Wednesday, May 15th is the last day you are able to register online with Bob Rogers Travel for the October 12th-14th marching band trip to NYC.  NO PAYMENTS ARE NEEDED TO REGISTER! " NEW" Music Electives !   Two new music electives were just approved for the 2019-20 school year.  They are: 1)  INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES :  A half year (semester-long) class that consists of many facets; private practice time, solo coaching, technique building, pedagogical information about your instrument, OMEA Solo & Ensemble preparation, viewing videos of masterclasses on your instrument, etc...  This class is "supervised" rather than taught per se!  ALL band members should be willing to take at least one semester. 2)  SYMPHONIC WINDS :  A year long "advanced" band or wind ensemble experience focusing on one player per part.  The Symphonic Winds will perform music of a more difficult nat

End of the School Year! Congratulations to all the music students for their performances in the District Fine Arts Festival! Another Congratulations to Mrs. Stasi Culbertson , who, after many years has been hired as a "full time" music teacher in our music program.  She will be teaching the choirs as well as 6th and 7th grade general music classes! Welcome!  A big Trojan Pride Welcome goes out to Kasey Ell as our newly hired color guard instructor.  Kasey has participated in guard try-outs and is ready to go!  Good luck this year! Marching Percussion Practice:   Wednesday, May 15th - 7 PM Drumline & Pit Percussion Announcement:  You all need to be commended for your outstanding attendance & work so far during Spring Percussion Training!!!   We do want to tell you that we've decided to run drum line and pit practices throughout the month of June up until the USA Days Parade.  Why not?  It's FUN! The dates and times are as follows:   ( If you'r