Centerburg Music Department

  A plea from Mr. D! WE NEED INSTRUMENTS!  I am asking anyone who may have an unused band instrument sitting around ( or knows someone who does) to PLEASE consider donating it to our music program!  Once we research the make, model and serial number we'll give to you a school letterhead that will include the value of the instrument.  You may use this as a tax write-off in April!  If you have any questions please contact the band office at 740-625-6055, ext. 2185, or e-mail Chuck Dettmar at:  chuck.dettmar@centerburgschools.org.   Thanks again!!  This week's schedule ... Jazz Band:  There will be no jazz band rehearsal this Monday night. Indoor Color Guard:  Winter Guard will hold practice on Monday, Dec. 21st from 3-5 PM. COVID "Instrument Mask" (bell cover) update ...  We have ordered an instrument bell cover for all band students in grades 6-12 at no cost to parents !  Bell covers will be mandatory in all band rehearsals and classes once school resumes in January

 Bravo!!!   to all the bands and choirs who recorded their virtual concerts on Monday and Tuesday!  We couldn't be prouder of you guys for being so understanding and patient, and for continuing to forge ahead on your instruments... putting the Centerburg Music Department on the map again and again!!! Recordings...  Are currently being professionally  edited and mixed.  We will let everyone know when they'll be available for viewing.  NOTE :  To get the full effect use a high quality sound system or a good pair of headphones.  This was professionally recorded just like a CD!  Yeah!!! Finally...  Happy Holidays from all the Centerburg Music Faculty.  You all deserve a break!  God Bless!

  Band  Instrument Cover Update... Originally we were going to ask parents to send-in payments for the instrument COVID covers because they were going to be $19 per mask, but since then we found them for $5-$6 per cover and the school has offered to try to purchase them for us!  No payments from home are needed!  Sorry for any confusion!

Hello all wonderful band members and their families.   Happy Holidays!!!               Instrument Covers! Beginning in January it will be a requirement of each and every band member to use an instrument " bell cover " to minimize the level of aerosol produced by playing an instrument.  These literally cut the aerosol (amount of humidity and droplets) coming out of the instrument by up to 80%!!  Students will need to be equipped with their bell covers at all times.  Unfortunately, there is nothing for flutes, as the physics of playing the flute do not lend themself to wearing a mask or bell cover. We are working with Rettig Music in Dublin to contract the best price possible price, and right now we're right around $5.50 - $7.00.  A flyer will go home with your son or daughter early next week (right after the concert recordings are done) and we really ask for you to return your payment to the band office by the due date so we can place the order in a timely fashion!    👀

  Announcements... The Virtual Holiday Concerts for band and choir will be recorded professionally during the school day on Monday, December 14th (BANDS) and Tuesday, December 15th (CHOIRS) .  Performances will take place during each group's usual class period , mixed professionally and made available for families to watch online. Those students who are currently at home are permitted to participate and will need to sign-in with their director as soon as  entering the building!  We ask them to please arrive 15 minutes before the class begins!  Music students do not need to go through the main doors of the school, but may (and should) simply use the event entrance.  Band members should simply come through the huge double doors to the backstage area and sign-in on the counter to their left.  From there they may come and take their 6' spaced seats on stage.  Both Hallway and backstage doors to the outside will remain open before, during and after all performances for optimum ven

  Week of Nov. 30th - Dec. 4th... Jazz Band:  There will no jazz band practice on Monday evening, Nov. 30th.  We will only have one more practice before we record the jazz band portion of our holiday concert after school on Monday, Dec. 14th at 3:30 PM .  We will try to sneak one more practice in sometime!  PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR COACHES ABOUT MONDAY, DEC. 14TH AT 3:30 PM.  THE RECORDING SHOULD ONLY TAKE A HALF HOUR OR SO! Band & Choir Holiday Concert Recordings:   The school has hired Mr. Alex Thompson to professionally record both the middle and high school portions of the holiday concert.  Most recordings (other than Middle C Choir, Jazz Band and possibly 7th grade band)  will take place during the school day, and a recording schedule will follow early this coming week!  "Virtual" students [if permitted by their folks] will be asked to join us only for the recording of the musical groups in which they take part.  

  Happy Thanksgiving! I think that this year we have some things to be especially thankful for.  Thank God our little hamlet of Centerburg has only seen a tiny portion of what has been transpiring nationwide with this horrible plague, and we thank the guy up above for protecting us and letting us continue to make music together!  Being "close" to the worst of the pandemic, I think we can can see a silver lining to this very dark cloud in the very near  future, and want all the music students and their families to know that we music directors are doing as best we can to keep everybody safe and healthy in the meantime!   God Bless! ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.  No Jazz Band Rehearsal this Monday! 2.  No after school or evening music lessons this week! See ya on the rebound! 🦃

  Greetings all Music Students and Families... Indoor Color Guard...  Is currently meeting from 3-5 PM on Monday and Thursday afternoons!  All are welcome!  (Must be in grades 7-12) Jazz Band...  Is currently meeting from 7-8:30 PM on Monday evenings. Indoor Percussion...  We are currently interviewing individuals for the director position.  As soon as we have something in place we'll start up! Holiday Concerts...  YES!  There will be holiday concerts, but no audience .  Concerts will be professionally recorded during the school day for students in grades 6, 8 and High School, and in the  evening for 7th grade.    7th grade needs to be in the evening as 50% of that group is still on virtual instruction.  Updates and actual schedules will come shortly! COVID-19 Precautions and protocols...  While students are doing very well with the wearing of masks, they need to be reminded that band students MUST remain 6' apart in band rehearsals AND that the mask must remain on at a

 Jazz Band Announcement Jazz Band will begin next Monday evening, October 26th!!! NOT TONIGHT!!!

 Congratulations Everybody! The USBands held the awards ceremony for the  Zildjian-VicFirth Challenge   ( the virtual competition we took part in last Saturday evening )  this past Saturday night [while we were at the football game].  While we didn't finish in the top 5, we did receive a rating of EXCELLENT    which is the equivalent of a II (2) in OMEA judging.  When I receive the score sheets I'll post them for you to see!  Great Job! 👍 Thanks also for what turned out to be a pretty outrageous marching band season! Go Trojan Pride!!!

 The half time music for tonight is:  Seven Nation, The Hey Song, Paranoid and Crazy Train!  Be sure your flip folder is in the tub!!! If you are a mallet player AND already have the music for these tunes then we'll load your instrument, if not please bring crash cymbals! Schedule : 4:00 PM - LOAD BAND TRAILER 4:30 PM - MEET AT ELEMENTARY (Band polos + coats - NO WRAP-AROUND BLANKETS... ! 4:45 PM - Meet your section leader, warm-up and review parts. 5:00 PM - Run through pre-game and halftime music on the lawn. 5:30 PM - Pizza. (YES, YOU CAN STILL BRING YOUR $5!!! 6:15 PM - Warm-up & tuning 6:30 PM - Line up in 2's. (Field entrance)

  Today's Schedule: 4:00 PM - Load trailer 4:30 PM - Meet at elementary, unload and go to sectionals on the grass 4:45 PM - Full band practice on the elementary lawn (not the field) 5:30 (approx) - pizza.  (YOU CAN STILL BRING YOUR $5 WHEN YOU ARRIVE.  THE BOOSTERS PAID FOR A LITTLE EXTRA). 6:15 PM -  Tuning and warm-up 6:30 PM - Line up and field entrance PIT PEOPLE...  We're not sure yet if you'll need your mallet instruments.  You may just play cymbals tonight.  Look for the post in a few hours to confirm!!!

 To get your tickets for this coming Saturday... 1.  Band members may get their ticket vouchers from the main office until 3 PM Thursday 2.  Go to www.ohsaa.org/ticket 3.  Click on "FOOTBALL". 4.  Click on "DIVISION 6" 5.  Find Region and click-on 6. Click on the Match-up 7. Enter the passcode from your ticket vouchers. REMEMBER... 1.  Pizza money ($5) is due in the band office BY 3 PM Friday. 2.  Saturday band trailer loading is 4 PM, meet at the elementary at 4:30, practice at 5 and pizza at 6!

  ATTENTION MARCHING BAND MEMBERS Your tickets for this Saturday's Play-Off game can be picked up  starting today ( Oct. 13th) in the main office!

  Hey!   Great job on Friday Night.  The band looked and sounded great.  Proud of you guys!  Yeah! Also... Thanks to the music boosters for running the Ice Cream Sale, taking donations and tickets and being supportive as usual. Also... Thanks to all the parents, friends and families who came out to support the band!!! This week in marching band ... 1.  No more Monday night marching band practice s BUT... we "ARE" in the play-offs , so please be aware that the next few Saturdays could mean home games!  Please be aware of that fact when scheduling things. 2.  This Saturday Night, Oct. 17th :  Game begins at 7 PM.  (Red polos) YOU MUST GO TO THE OFFICE TO GET THE CODE FOR YOUR TWO TICKETS FOR SATURDAY'S GAME. TICKETS ARE $12 AND MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE! YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF THE DAY ON THURSDAY TO GET YOUR CODE. IF YOU LOSE IT, YOU CANNOT GET ANOTHER ONE. 4:00 PM - Load trailer at high school   4:30 Meet at elementary  5:00 PM (halftime practice on Varsity Field)    ST

  Just a Reminder...! Tomorrow evening (Oct. 9th) is the Ice Cream Social and Marching band Performance at 7:00 PM on our own Varsity Field! Schedule for Friday evening: 5:00 Marching Band Practice on the Varsity Field (wear red polos) 6:50 Marching Band Break 7:00 Star Spangled Banner in pre-game block. Student introductions, Staff introductions, performance and recording of the show. MUST have tickets!     Donations are appreciated!   Enter far gate!

  Announcements and Timeline... Middle and High School Band Programs...  are all using the SmartMusic Program .  As we had said during the first week of school and thereafter was that the fact that home computers MUST be able to support "CHROME" as it is the only way to both join and access SmartMusic!  This is important because all playing assignments, quizzes and chair placement tests will be given on SmartMusic! Marching Band:  This Friday is the Annual Music Booster Ice Cream Social AND Marching Band Performance .  During the social the band will be making a video recording for a the Zildjian Challenge , a virtual band competition run by the USBands out of Allentown, PA.   (Please use the same tickets for this event as you would have for the canceled Yamaha Cup 2 weeks ago!) Schedule for Friday, Oct. 9th:  5:00 - 7:00 PM - Practice on Varsity Field.  Gates open at 6:30 PM.  Show at 7:00 PM Play-off Game:  There is a play-off football game scheduled for Saturday, Oct.

Tonight (9/5) is the last Monday evening marching band practice!!!  5-7 PM  IMPORTANT!!!  LOTS TO DO!!! This is preparation for this Friday's Ice Cream Social and Zildjian Challenge Marching Band "VIRTUAL" Competition ! PLEASE be on time (early) and ready for a big practice tonight!!!!!

  Announcements: *  Friday football game (Senior Night):  Parents of marching band seniors should meet at 5:55 PM where the band usually sits.  They'll explain everything to you at that time! *  Rescheduled Ice Cream Social and Competition :  We have rescheduled the annual ice cream social for 7 PM on Friday evening, October 9th.  The band will also record a video to participate in the Zildjian Challenge Marching Band Competition hosted by the USBands at that time!  Keep your original tickets for the event !  * Play-off game scheduled:  We do have a play-off game scheduled (just yesterday) for Saturday, October 17th at 7:00 PM.   It will be a home game so the band WILL participate! Please refer to the marching band handbook for a complete schedule!

  ATTENTION! Tonight's Ice Cream Social and Marching Band Performance has been postponed due to inclement weather.  We will be rescheduling for either Friday, Oct. 9th or Saturday, Oct. 10th - depending on what transpires football-wise!  We'll know by this Thursday! SENIOR NIGHT TICKETS :  Any band members who wishes to obtain tickets for this Friday's home game against Fredericktown must see Mr. Porter in the Athletic office! NO MARCHING BAND TONIGHT!!!

  ANNOUNCEMENT Based on the weather forecast, The marching band staff has decided to wait until 1:30 PM tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 28th) to make a final decision on the Ice Cream Social Band Performance.  At this point (9:00 PM Sunday night) we are planning on moving forward.  More information to follow. SENIORS...  Mr. Porter is attempting to obtain up to 4 tickets per senior for this Friday's game.  We'll know more by tomorrow!

  ATTENTION ALL MARCHING BAND MEMBERS AND FAMILIES...! At this point (Sunday morning at 9 AM) The Ice Cream Social and Performance is still a go for Monday night.  There is currently a 75% chance of rain at the time of the performance but things could change and we'll be keeping an eye on it between now and 9 PM tonight! We will post any changes at that time! "IF" we need to cancel for Monday, the event WILL be rescheduled! There is also a "possibility" that we may be holding marching band into the middle of October, and that we may participate in one or 2 additional band festivals on Saturday nights so please do not tie yourselves into something until we make our decisions! Great Job Last Night!!!  👍

  Marching Band Schedule: Friday, Sept. 25th:  3:00 - 4:30 PM - Marching Band Practice (on the new track field) Friday, Sept. 25th:  Home Football Game 7:00 PM.  Band members should report to the front of the elementary BY 6:15 PM (band polos and khakis) Saturday, Sept. 26th:   Mount Vernon HS Band Show .  Report time to school is 5:00 PM and the buses will leave AT 5:30 PM .  Bands in attendance will be Danville, Utica, Centerburg and Mount Vernon, and we'll take turns playing for and cheering on each other!  NO SPECTATORS , but the event will be streamed live . (More information on the LIVE STREAM to follow). Monday, Sept. 28th:  Band Practice 5:00 - 7:00 PM (ON THE VARSITY FIELD) Please wear band polos & Khakis! Monday, Sept. 28th:   7:00 PM -  Annual Marching Band Ice Cream Social and Marching Band Performance .  This year the band will be participating in the Annual Yamaha Cup Championship hosted by the USBands of Allentown, PA, and will be a virtual event.  The band

From the Music Boosters... We will be having our annual ice cream social Monday, September 28 at 7pm. Tickets were passed out last night at practice. If you did not receive your tickets, contact Mr. Dettmar .  You will need to sit on the marked areas in the bleachers and NO LAWN SEATING!!! Masks are also required.  If you would like to attend and do not have marching band student please contact Mr. Dettmar to obtain tickets.  We are asking for donations for entry. As you can imagine with having to cancel four major fundraisers we are hoping to raise some money for our program with this event!!

  Week of September 21st: 1) Monday Marching Band Practice will go from 5:00 - 7:00 PM . 2) Tickets for this Friday night's game will be distributed at band practice Monday evening. 3) Tickets for the Annual Marching Band Ice Cream Social & USBands Virtual Yamaha Cup Marching Band Championship   (on Monday evening, Sept. 28th)   have been distributed to those "in-school" students already, and will be distributed to other band members at Monday evening's band practice.   4) The Annual Mt. Vernon HS Band Show is scheduled for this coming Saturday night, Sept. 26th at 7:00 PM .  Report time to school is 5:00 PM and the buses will "pull-out" at 5:30 PM .  Band members should wear their band polos, khakis and white sneakers/tennis shoes (NO EXCEPTIONS!).  This performance is for band members only and there are no spectators permitted.  Participation is mandatory!

 Come one!  Come All! Monday Evening, September 28th Annual Music Booster Ice Cream Social & 2020 Trojan Marching Band Performance " Virtual Band Competition " in the USSBA Yamaha Cup Championship Ticket Vouchers available soon! (up to 3 per band member) (Donations appreciated) Start Time:  7 PM CHS Varsity Field Go Trojan Pride

  ATTENTION ALL MARCHING MEMBERS AND FAMILIES... As is posted in the Marching Band Handbook, Practice times will change today due to the loss of daylight in the evening.  For the remainder of the season marching band will go from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday nights! Other Changes: 1. Drumline will practice from 3-4 PM on Thursdays only ! 2. There will no more Pit Percussion practices on Thursday afternoons. 3.  PLEASE don't forget to mark your calendars for the Mt. Vernon Band festival on Saturday evening, September 26th AND the Annual Ice Cream Social Marching Band Performance and video recording for the Virtual USSBA Marching Band Competition on Monday evening, September 28th on or Varsity Field.

 Pit Percussion will NOT meet today (Thursday) from 4-6 PM.   See you tomorrow for band practice at 3 PM.  Don't forget your polos and khakis!  The band picture is right at 3 PM! Drumline WILL meet today (Thurs.) from 3-4 PM.  Please be on time! Friday's Schedule: 3 PM - Group Band Picture.  Please remember to change into (or wear) your band polo and khakis. 3:15 - 4:30 PM - Marching Band Practice. 4:30 - Load trailer.  (You are then free for dinner) 6:15 PM - Meet in front of elementary school for warm-up and tuning. 6:30 PM - march in "in 2's" to drum cadence! 6:35 PM - Find seat and unload your stuff 6:40 PM - Get into pre-game block on the 50. 6:45 PM - Perform Pre-game (standstill) 6:55 PM - Tunnel Entrance 7:00 PM - Game begins * Perform halftime show * Band is FREE 3rd quarter, but must remain seated (except for the potty). * Feel free to bring as much stuff to eat in a backpack!  We'll pass out bottled water! PLEASE CHECK THE BAND HANDBOOK FOR AN UPD

  Weekend Update: Wednesday, September 9th:  After-School Marching Band from 3:00 - 5:30 PM.   (PLEASE TRY TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULE SO YOU CAN BE HERE!  WE DIDN'T PLAN ON THE STORM MONDAY NIGHT!) Friday, September 11th: After-School Marching Band Practice from 3:00 - 4:30 PM PLEASE WEAR YOUR POLOS AND KHAKIS!!!  WE'LL HAVE OUR GROUP PICTURE TAKEN! Football Game:  All band members report to the front of the elementary by 6:15 PM .  We will tune, march in in 2's and get ready for the pregame (simple block formation) Halftime Show:  We will perform our full half time show! 3rd Quarter:  Band members will still be FREE during the 3rd quarter BUT will not be permitted to visit concessions.  YOU CAN BRING AS MUCH FOOD AS YOU'D LIKE IN A BACK PACK!!!  

  ATTENTION!!!!! DUE TO VARIOUS TORNADO AND STORM WARNINGS TONIGHT MARCHING BAND WILL BE CANCELED TONIGHT!!! PLEASE PLAN ON A 3:00 - 5:30 PM PRACTICE (MARCHING AND MUSIC) ON WEDNESDAY

  Don't Forget... There's marching band practice tonight (Monday - Labor Day) from 6:00 - 8:00 PM!

 Hello all marching band members and families... We have a few changes to our schedule over the next week or so.  They are as follows... 1.  There WILL be marching band practice this coming Monday (Labor Day) from 6-8 PM .  We have a home game on Friday and will need the time to put things together! 2.  There will be an after-school Stands (pep) Music practice next Wednesday, Sept. 9th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.  We will not march. 3.  There will be marching band practice prior to the Sept. 11th home game from 3:00 - 4:30 PM 4.  Marching band members should wear their band polos with khakis and white sneakers or tennis shoes for the performances at the game. 5.  Band members will be sitting in the same location as always but will be in folding chairs and socially distanced.  We will provide music stands on which to lay your flip books, but you should invest in a lyre for instrument anyway! 6. The songs we'll be playing in the stands are:  Fight song, Alma Mater and SSB  Turn me on  Super

  Weekly Update:   High School Marching Band: 1.  Every band member will be permitted 2 tickets for home football games.   We need to know BY 3 PM this coming Monday "exactly" how many tickets each band member is requesting.  Most will be done during 9th period band today (Thursday) but some will be through e-mail.  This cannot wait until Monday evening band practice! 2.  The band is looking at various festivals and competitions in which to participate.  Mount Vernon is attempting to put one together for Saturday evening, September 26th so please do not schedule work or other at that time!  The other will be our annual "Ice Cream Social" .  The date we're looking at for that is Monday evening, September 28th at 7:00 PM . on our Varsity Field.  Parents WILL be able to attend that.  We will ask for a donation upon entering the gates. We'll also be recording that performance and sending it to the USBands Competition Circuit for adjudication, ratings and s

  ATTENTION: Marching Band picture make-ups will take place this coming Monday evening right before band practice between 5:30 and 6:00 PM.   Students who still have a uniform assigned from last season "may" wear it for the picture but it is not mandatory.  All others should wear their red band polos and khakis. We can also take any LATE photo package envelopes at that time!!! NOTE:  ALL Marching band students MUST have their photos taken whether you choose to order a package or not.  We make a collage every year to hang in the band room, and you'll all want to be a part of it!

Great 1st Week Everybody!!   Keep up the good work! This Week's Practices : Full Marching Band:   Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:30 PM Drum Line:  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00 PM Pit Percussion:  Thursday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Color Guard:   Friday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Announcements : *ALL Marching Band Picture Packages (orders) were due last Friday   BUT we'll accept them until this Wednesday !  "IF" you missed the picture taking don't worry.  We'll announce when make-ups will be! * The Marching Band will perform for all 3 home games but will not be traveling to away games.  The first game is on September 11th. *The Marching Band will participate in virtual band festivals and competitions this fall through OMEA (Ohio Music Educators Association) and USBands , a branch of the YEA (Youth Education in the Arts).  We're hoping to secure the Varsity Field for one evening in September and one in October to have "LIVE" shows for pa

 Announcements... Marching Band: 1)  Fall Marching Band practices are from 6:00 - 8:30 PM every Monday evening.  When we begin to lose daylight we will go to 5:00 - 7:30 PM practices. 2) The Marching Band Drumline will practice after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning next week> 3) The Marching Band Pit (front ensemble) will practice from 4:00 - 6:00 PM every Thursday afternoon. 4). GOOD NEWS...!  The marching band will be able to participate fully in the 3 regular season home games beginning on September 11th!  That means the band will perform the pre-game, halftime show AND play in the stands while social distancing.  Water will be distributed and band members will be permitted to bring along snacks and the like. 

  Attention all wonderful marching band members... This coming Monday, Aug. 17th is our first evening practice from 6-8:30 PM .   It is also... Band Picture Day!  (Individual pictures will be taken between 4:30 and 6:00 PM and photo packages will be distributed at that time!) What should you wear?  Ans:  If you are a returning band member who would like to wear your uniform from last season you may!  BUT... if you are a new member then you should wear your red band polo and khakis .  Returning members may also wear their polos and khakis if they want! The band photo package is the same as the athletic photo package.  All we ask is that students turn-in their orders to Mr. D. no later than Friday, August 21st. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS:   Marching Band 2020 activities and performances "NEW" Football Games (all home) 9/11:  East Knox 9/25: Cardington 10/2: Fredericktown Anything beyond that point has not been determined. Festivals & Competitions (Virtual & Live-S

  Updates :    Week of August 10th... SUPER Band Camp everybody!!!  We couldn't have asked for more!  Congratulations! 1)  IMPORTANT:   ... Band students electing home instruction  When you come in to school to pick-up your text books and/or Chromebooks this week you will need to pick up an INSTRUCTION SHEET for band assignments!  This is true for all students in grades 6-12! 2)  The first evening marching band rehearsal is slated for next Monday evening, August 17th from 6-8:30 PM.  There is a good chance we'll have our band pictures taken on that day as well.  We'll let you know for sure as soon as we hear back from the photographer!  "IF" we do then we'll begin taking individual photos at 4:30 PM.  You'll need to wear your khakis and band polos! Watch for the update! 3)  ALL band students in grades 6-12 will need to utilize (3) online websites to complete assignments this year.  The same assignments will be given to online students as in-school st

First Day of Drill! Welcome back everybody!!!  That was a super first week.  I, for one, was impressed!  Let's keep on going! Tomorrow... 1.     7:45 AM:  Sign-in at the auditorium entrance  and receive your dot number then take your 3-ring binder and head for the practice field to find your section leaders! PLEASE LEAVE MASKS ON UNTIL YOU ARE IN YOUR SOCIALLY DISTANCED SECTION MEETING LOCATION ! 2.     New drill "may" be distributed as we had a few changes to make.  We'll let you know.  Please have your highlighter marker to mark your spot on each page of drill. 3.     Once we meet with our sections, get organized, get our colored dots and mark them, we'll go into stretches and basics . 4.     We'll spend the majority of the morning learning drill, and hope to get through the entire opener ( El Capitan and I Dreamed a Dream ) before lunch!  The pit will join us around 10:30 AM. 5.     You'll be free between 12 Noon and 5:45 PM.  Everyone needs to

Super Job today woodwinds! It's gonna take time, but you're gonna do great!  Usually we've already had the music for a few months by now so don't feel bad about how you may have played!  It can only get better, right!  Now go practice!! Drumline and Pit Percussion are doing an awesome job! But they're out in the sun and need some shade! 👎  If any families would be willing to loan or donate a tent-covering for them that would be great!  We'll take care of them!  Please drop them-off at the band trailer tomorrow morning!  PLEASE!!! 👍 ALL Brass Sectional Tomorrow (Wednesday) 1.  12:45 PM - Check-in at table ( right in front of auditorium entrance doors).  They'll check all your forms and tell you what to do next.  ( Please wear your mask when you are checking-in!) 2.  Place your instrument out of the way and find an orange dot on the warm-up field.  They're far apart so when you get there you may remove your mask! 3.  If you don't have o

Great Job today everybody!  We have a super bunch of "Newbies" and incoming Freshmen!  Kudos!! I know...  It was HOT!   A note to the parents of new members:   Marching band is physical and is demanding of students on many different levels.  It was obvious at today's practice that some of our members were a little, oh how do we say...?  Out of shape?!  Band members need tons of water and "sunscreen".  They also need to do some basic conditioning .  We spoke today in orientation about stretching, sit-ups, pull-ups and push-ups, leg lifts, etc... as well as some aerobic workouts.  This is outside of band practice!   Marching drummers need to do at least what is mentioned above + some work with super-circuit cycles, and weights (not necessarily free weights) in the wellness center or other gym.  This is really something that should have been done over the summer but with the COVID crisis, was unable to happen.  You can still catch-up.  These drums are anywh

We're doing things a bit differently this year.  Below please find the "Newbie" Orientation Day Check-In Process for tomorrow, July 27th: 12:45 PM - Registration table opens just outside of the Auditorium Entrance .  Please NO NOT go to the band room!  YOU DO NOT NEED AN INSTRUMENT ! a)  We'll have 2 lines.  Please be sure to wear a mask when checking-in and remain 6' behind the band member in front of you. b)  We'll make sure you've turned-in all your forms ( Emergency Medical Form , Equipment Form and Permission Form as well as the school district's COVID-19 Waiver Form .  We cannot let band members participate who have not tuned in both the EMF and the COVID Forms. c)  Band members will be given a manila folder containing their instrument part, show music and drill.   When they return to school for their sectional work later in the week they should bring along the following:                          1.  3-Ring Binder with plastic sleeve

Band Camp 2020...👍 Starts this Monday (July 27th) -   Check the full schedule ! Attention all Newbies!      That's band talk for new members! We need all incoming freshmen & transfer students (even if you marched in middle school) AND all younger middle school marchers to arrive BY 12:45 PM to check-in. (Report directly to the practice field track!) YOU WILL NOT NEED YOUR INSTRUMENTS FOR  THIS PRACTICE! *  Please remember your face mask ,  sunblock , t-shirt and shorts and sneakers or tennis shoes !  A hat would be helpful too! See ya then!   😎  Remember :  Band Camp is totally outside this year!  

What do I need for Band Camp 2020? Absolutely Bring: Mask(s) Sunscreen Water Bottles  Shorts/t shirts/tennis shoes Hat Sunglasses Three ring binder/plastic sleeves/pencil/highlighter Maybe Bring: Hand sanitizer for yourself A towel  DO NOT Bring: Flip Flops/Sandals

A message from Mr. Dettmar...

Attentional all 2020 Marching Band Members AND Parents... The Marching Band Staff at CHS will be posting a Pre-Band Camp video shortly to go over "in person" all the questions and concerns that have been rolling in.  We won't only be talking about Coronavirus stuff so CHECK IT OUT"!   We'll try to get it up on the Music Department Facebook Page as well!

Attention: This year's field show for marching band has just been changed to a 3-step interval (spacing) all around! * 6 feet is 3.2 steps, so we're  at just about 5 and 3/4 feet apart! The OMEA (Ohio Music Educator's Association AND the CHS Marching Band Staff "strongly" recommend getting together a special "light"cloth mask (probably homemade) with a " mouthpiece slit " cut in it.  It is recommended for both outside (because you're moving-around) as well as indoor use.  Whenever not playing the instrument it is a good idea to to keep nose and mouth covered.   While "Across-the-Board" guidelines and regulations have been given by the school administration, the band has been given permission (because what we do is so much different than anything else) to employ further recommendations for student safety. NOTE:  The OMEA had recently contracted a scientific study dealing with the effect of playing in band indoors and

Greetings to all our esteemed musicians! Just a couple things before we get ready for camp! 1) The marching band show has been sent to the drill (show) designer with the exact number of students who have registered for marching band.  "IF" you know your child WILL NOT be participating we absolutely need to know now.  Show design is costly, and we cannot afford to have it re-written if students or their folks decide last minute not to participate.  Thank you! 2) Marching Band mailers are going home today (Wednesday) so you should receive them in a day or so.  In the mailer is explicit information dealing with how we'll keep your son or daughter safe throughout the band camp and season.  You will also find a COVID-19 WAIVER FORM from Centerburg Schools which MUST be signed and returned before any band student may participate.  These will be kept on file in the principal's office. 3) NOTE:   Band students are all encouraged to participate in marching ba