Centerburg Music Department

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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