Centerburg Music Department

 Pre-Holiday Break Announcements... Coming soon...    In January! * Rotating lunchtime-period music lessons for 6th Grade Band Students. * Monday afternoon and/or evening group music lessons for 7th and 8th Grade Band Students * 6:00-7:00 PM "once-a-week" middle school percussion night * 7:00-8:30 PM "once-a-week" High School Drumline and Pit Practices More Info. to be announced!          Have a nice vacation!!!  🎄

  Winter Band Concerts:   Sunday afternoon/evening, December 12th 5th through 8th Grade Band = 5:00 PM ( 6-8 band members wear their red polos with either black slacks or skirt and black shoes... absolutely NO SNEAKERS OR JEANS !! ) High School Band and Jazz Band = 7:00 PM. (Holiday attire - dress-up). This week:  Jazz band = Monday evening from 7 - 8 PM!

 All Band and Choir students learned today how to download the Scoreboard FR app, set up their profile, and how to share their individual electronic storefronts. This entire fundraiser is digital and will run only until December 1. Contact your child’s director or the boosters with questions. https://app.scoreboard.coach/s/IWM201840

  Big Annual Fundraiser!!! Today all band and choir students had a kick-off to a very important and much needed fundraiser.  No actually selling is involved as all students needed to do was to come to class today with a compiled list of 15 to 20 names of adults who they could text the information to!  The company takes it from there on out! This is a brand new fundraiser, but has the potential to help the music department get back on it's feet after a long lock-down where no fundraisers were permitted.  In other words... We're really behind ! All music students "SHOULD HAVE" brought home a flyer for parents explaining the entire fundraiser and the process.  It's very simple, but we need everyone to pull their own weight and buy-in to it!   *  Students download the company app. and simply text it to 20 adults they know.  That's it!!! Please help the music faculty and boosters catch-up with their finances in order to continue offering great experiences to your k

  Just a reminder to all marching band members...! This Friday we will be taking the marching band over to the elementary to perform for them on the varsity field .  We'll leave at 8:45 AM and return at 11:15 AM... 1.  Go to first period and check-in with your teacher.............THEN 2.  Go to the music area and load your instruments. (Yes... All pit instruments ). We're performing the halftime show!    NO FLIP BOOKS NEEDED ! 3.  NO UNIFORMS!  All you need is school clothes..........jackets are fine too! *. All teachers AND KCCC personal have been notified, band rosters have been distributed, and everyone is permitted to go on the field trip.  Your marching band permission slip also covers you for this!  See ya then!

The Music Booster are selling Ad Space as well as places for Friends and Family to send a shout out or message to music students for the concert programs. These ads will be given to the folks attending the concerts and events and will be seen by hundreds of people. Students should have come home with a form, but in case they didn't please follow this link ! As always please contact one of the Music Directors or the Boosters with questions. Bands: Chuck Dettmar chuck.dettmar@centerburgschools.org 740-625-6055 x2185 Choirs: Stasi Culbertson stasi.culbertson@centerburgschools.org 740-625-60055 x2186 Elementary: Anne Teschler anne.teschler@centerburgschools.org 740-625-6488 Boosters: centerburgmusicbooster@gmail.com

  This Saturday's Football Play-Off Game Information: When:       Saturday, October 30th - Report time to school is 3:15 PM and the buses will pull-out at 4:00 PM. Where:    Nelsonville-York High School - 1 Buckeye Dr.  Nelsonville, OH.  (About an hour and 40 minute trip) Who:         Everybody!  If you're a Trojan Pride Band Member..........you're going !                                                                                                   YEAH! Particulars :  1). We will be performing our halftime show. 2). We will be bringing raincoats (we hope the weather forecast changes, but right now it's looking iffy! 3)  Try to eat a late lunch before you show-up at school as there won't be time to eat at school before we leave for the game.  I believe the boosters have some things for the band members though!?  Also, we may not stick to our normal 3rd quarter  "eat" rule, but will allow  sections of the band to take turns going to the concession stan

 

  Hey Band...  Super job at the Fredericktown game.  We'll know shortly where we will be going this coming Saturday night for the play-off game!  Just a few things... 1.  We will be in full uniform and will bring raincoats just in case. 2.  We will be leaving a bit earlier (to be announced) because it may be a bit further away than usual. 3.  Everybody participates in Saturday  play-off games... we WILL be performing at halftime!!! 4.  Please check your uniform this week and be sure to crease the pants and shine your shoes and instruments! Just a little insight...  This past Friday at the game we were invited by the Fredericktown Band to do a drumline thing behind the visitor stands during the end of the 4th quarter.  I'm sure their percussion instructor felt that it would not be disruptive but apparently it was, and we were greeted with some not-so-happy spectators and inappropriate responses.  The administration is well aware of the situation and I'd like to lay it to r

  Monday:      No Classes and NO MARCHING BAND Wednesday:   Jazz Band from 3:15-4:30 PM ( NO MARCHING BAND ) Friday:         Marching Band 3:15 - 4:30 PM. followed by trailer loading.  Buses leave for                           Fredericktown at  5:30 PM. NOTE :   Who goes on the bus, comes home on the bus.   SHOW:        Fredericktown has not seen our Greatest Showman show yet, so that's what we'll give them! In the future:  Our football team will have at least one round of play-offs.  All games will be on Saturday evenings, and if you're a marching band member then you are expected to attend ! Super job at the Highland Pumpkin Palooza today!!!    See ya Tuesday in class!                    

  Week of October 11th - 15th (+Sunday the 17th) Monday,  Oct 11th:      No Marching Band Practice Wednesday,  Oct. 13th:   No Marching Band (Jazz Band from 3:15 - 4:30 PM) Friday, Oct. 15th:   Marching Band from 3:15 - 4:30. - Away game at Northmor - buses leave at 5:30 PM. (Greatest Showman) Sunday, Oct. 17th:  Highland "Pumpkin Palooza" Marching Band Festival (Sparta, OH) Spectators are $5 per ticket Report time to school:  1:00 PM.... buses leave at 1:30 PM.....Centerburg performs at 3:45 PM NOTES ABOUT PLAY-OFF GAMES:  Whatever play-off football games there may be will be played on Saturday evenings, and could potentially go into November!  Please keep your Saturday evenings open for the next few weeks until we hear about the upcoming play-off schedule!  Thanks!

  Update for the weekend... Attention:  Ticket pre-sales for Saturday's New Albany Band Show may be purchased at: https:/sites.google.com/napls.us/newalbanyband/marching-band-festival?authuser=0 Spectator tickets also available at the gate! Friday Night ... It's 7th Grade Band Night! 3:15 - 4:30:     Band practice 4:30 PM:          Load trailer 5:00 PM:        Pizza and soda. (Please be sure to sign-up for pizza AND give-in your $3!) 6:00 PM:          Meet at the elementary, tune and warm up with 7th graders 6:30 PM:          Enter stadium for pre-game Saturday Evening ...  New Albany Band Show. 7PM start time. 4:15 PM          Band member report time to band room (polish shoes, instruments) 4:45 PM          Load buses and leave for New Albany 5:45 PM          Arrive at New Albany  (we will partake of the food trucks prior to the start of the festival at 7 PM.)   Be sure to bring $ !!! 7:00 PM          Band show begins.  We are the first band on! 8:30 PM          Show conclud

  Great job on Saturday everybody!  We scored a rating of " EXCELLENT ".  In case you are unaware, the ratings for competitions are: Superior Excellent Good Fair Poor * Judges score sheets will be posted on the whiteboard.  Audio adjudications will be reviewed in band classes! This week's marching band schedule ... Monday:  6:00 - 8:00 PM practice.          Wednesday:  3:15 - 5:00 practice.     Friday:  3:15 - 4:30 practice Friday football game:  Home Game. (It's 7th grade band night so they'll be in the stands with us!) Saturday: (  New Albany Marching Band Festival ) begins 7 PM. *NOTE:  Band members and parents:  There are some students whose pants are exceedingly long.  They are all bunched-up and are even sliding underneath their shoes as they're marching. It is the student's/parent's responsibility to have them hemmed/adjusted if needed!  Also... black socks are required.  Please do not wear ankle socks.  the skin of your ankles should not be

  We apologize for the confusion...  but unfortunately the schools are experiencing a driver shortage.  Last week even some of the athletic teams needed to provide their own transportation to games and meets. In any case... 1). We do have 2 buses scheduled for this Saturday and students are signing on to a buses as we speak. 2)  Thank you to all the parents who came quickly to the rescue by volunteering their driving services.  We actually had 60% of the b and assigned to cars by 10 AM today.  Although you might not be needed for transportation, please come and cheer-on the band !  The massed band finale is at 4 PM and we take the field for performance at 11:35 AM! 3). The schedule is the same... 8:00 AM. School report time 9:00 AM.  Buses leave 10:00 AM registration at the university 11:05 AM various marching band clinics 11:35 AM Performance 4:00 PM   Massed band performance 5:00 PM?  Return to school *Tickets are $5 pp. at the gate and concessions are available!   See ya's the

  ATTENTION FAMILIES...! Unfortunately we were unable to be supplied with buses for our Saturday Band Show at Ohio Wesleyan University.  There are simply not enough drivers at this time!   So... We need parent volunteers to carpool students to the band show AND bring them back to school again once the band festival is over. We have School permission forms for both drivers and students that will need to be filled out before we leave! We'll need to pull-out at 9 AM and we'll be returning about 5 PM . PLEASE shoot either Mr. Dettmar or Mrs. Teschler an e-mail or phone call if you're able to help us. Band Office Phone:  740-625-6055, ext. 2185 chuck.dettmar@centerburgschools.org anne.teschler@centerburgschools.org * Please be sure to specify how many students you can fit in your car.  Thanks!

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  Saturday 9/25  Update:    For Ohio Wesleyan University Marching Band Clinic & Show 8:00 AM:    Report to school. (Same protocol as previous post!) 10:00 AM:  Check-IN 10:30 AM:  Pit Instruments unload / Band Warm-Up. 11:05 AM:  Marching Band Masterclasses/clinics 11:45 AM:  CHS Trojan Pride Performance 4:20 PM:    Massed Band Performance and awards NOTE:  Spectator information links will be available on Tuesday!!

  Weekly Update: #1... Great show Friday night!  You are to be commended for how you handled the uniforms.  It was hot!  But you dealt with it, and kept things together!  Congrats! #1A:  We'll be starting the senior show this week so please be sure to have your dots, 3-ring binders and flip books  ready.  YOU MAY USE YOUR FLIP BOOK FOR THIS SHOW AND IT DOESN'T NEED TO BE MEMORIZED! #1B: This coming Wednesday Dr. Richard Edwards from Ohio Wesleyan University will be joining the period 9 High School Band.   He'll be presenting his program as well as working with the band on a selection we'll be performing with all the other bands this coming Saturday ( Salvation is Created ).  8th Graders will be excused from their 9th period class to join us on the stage!  Yes... your teachers already know! # 2. This week practices:  Monday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. DRUM LINE will be holding clinics from 5:30 - 6:15 PM  (before the 6:30 practice) for the remainder of the season. P

 Update: Upcoming Events: Wednesday, 9/15:   CHS Homecoming Parade (evening... exact times TBA) POLOS/KHAKIS Friday, 9/17:  Homecoming Game against Highland  7 PM... FULL UNIFORM ... Please refer to the marching band handbook for instructions! Saturday, 9/18:  Centerburg Old Time Farm Festival Parade - 10 AM (exact times TBA)... FULL UNIFORM . Next Week: Friday, 9/24:  Away Game against Cardington 7 PM Saturday, 9/25:   Ohio Wesleyan University Marching Band Clinic and Performance ... FULL UNIFORM * Load trailer at 9:00 AM * Buses leave at 9:30 AM * Trojan Pride Band performs in the OWU Stadium at 11:35 AM. Tickets are $5 per person at the gate!  Come cheer us on! NOTES:    RIDING THE BUS ...  Generally speaking, everyone goes on the bus and comes home on the bus!  The only exceptions would be an emergency.  While it isn't a big deal if a parent (once in a blue moon) asks to take their student home from the game, it can cause some logistical issues including:  Getting the in

 Great Job So Far Everybody! Here's this Friday's schedule : 3:15 - 4:30 . Practice 4:30:  Load the trailer(s). and have dinner. ( Please bring something to eat or have a family member drop something off for you) 5:15:   Load buses (khakis, polos and sneakers) 5:30:  Buses leave. (Buses pull-out at 5:30 sharp!) 6:15:  Arrive at Worthington-Christian (Possibly perform a pre-game) 7:00:  Game begins 10:00:  "Approximate" time of return to CHS.  (PLEASE be picked-up promptly!!) The show is really taking shape!  Everybody at practice on Wednesday !   Gotta Finish-up! Please remember: * Athletes are always excused from practice for a game or match but not a scrimmage - that's a practice set.  BUT, you MUST make us aware of your absence ahead of time! *  Monday and Wednesday practices are mandatory.   Fridays are simply a run through, and not utterly important.    We'd rather you miss Friday's after-school practice for your athletic practice than Wednesda

 The third annual Cowpie Bingo event is going on now! Students should be bringing home information this week! If not, please contact their director or the Boosters. Square sales are now through September 17!

 Week of august 30th: Band practices are Monday evening from 6:30-8:30 and Wednesday after school from 3:15-5:00 PM Attire for marching band practices:  NOTE:  The proper attire for marching band practice is... t-shirt with shorts and sneakers.  Band members (if needed) should be getting changed prior to practice.... the same way you would for any Varsity sport.  Marching and practicing in your school clothes does you no good.  We have been noticing students marching in jeans, boots, shoes, etc... and this completely goes against protocol and what is specified in the marching Band Handbook.  Thanks for your anticipated cooperation! Upcoming Marching band Events:  When  we pick and choose the "very few" marching band events outside of parades and football games, we base our decisions on existing athletic schedules, scrimmages and games.  Because we only have "3" band festivals/clinics/competitions this season, attendance at them is absolutely mandatory.   That w

 This week: Wednesday, 8/25. .. After school band practice 'till 5 PM (Everyone attends) Friday, 8/27 ... After school band practice until 4:30* *Band members will be free to go home for dinner or have food brought in, but we will not be starting band dinners yet! 4:30 PM:  Load band trailer(s) 6:00 PM:  Meet in front of the elementary (polos and khakis) 6:30 PM:  Enter the stadium 7:00 PM:  Game begins ANNOUNCEMENTS :   1.  ALL Band Picture Packages and payments are now due in the band office.  2.  Uniforms have been sent to the cleaners.  When they return members are to check the length of the pants.  All pants should have a straight crease in them.  PLEASE have them hemmed if needed.   We will check on this in "line-up"!!! 3.  PLEASE check the marching band calendar and mark dates NOW!  We have 3 Saturday and/or Sunday performances and everybody needs to be there! Sorry I've been out guys!  Stuff happens, ya know?  Keep working hard!!! Go Trojan Pride!

  Tonight's the night, the first meeting of the school year! Come see what it's all about. 7pm in the high school band room. We'd love to see some new faces!

  5th Grade Band Meeting Is your 5th grader interested in Band? There is a lot of information to be covered regarding the fifth grade band…. What instrument should my child play?  When will they have band class? How do I get an instrument for my child? What if I already have an instrument?   I want to answer all of these questions for you and any others that you might have! Please join me Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00pm in the Multipurpose Room. Questions? anne.teschler@centerburgschools.org

 Congratulation Marching Band!      Great first show on Friday night!!!  Now, What's next? Monday, 6:30-9:00 PM:  Full Band Practice #1  Review/learn drill for This is Me .  PLEASE go over your music BEFORE coming to practice!!! #2  Go back and review/clean-up the opener and Never Enough . #3  IMPORTANT:   Basics will be important as we still have a number of new members who are having difficulty with:     a) staying in step. b) step-offs / halts.    c). posture and instrument carriage and d) 8 to 5 marching and "basic" maneuvering. NOTE:  Time should be spent at home practicing the marching basics.   Wednesday, 3:15 - 5:00 PM:   Full Band Practice #1. Review / clean-up This is Me #2  Review/clean-up the opener and Never Enough #3 Review/clean-up the pregame show Friday, 3:15 - 4:30 PM:  Full Band Practice #1  Review/clean-up pre-game show  #2  Apply some "quick fixes" to the existing halftime show #3  Run-through the entire show at least 2X Friday's Home

 Here is Friday's Game Plan... 1)  Marching Band practice from 3:15-4:30 2). 4:30 PM:   Load the band trailer with instruments and clean-up a little. (Get changed) 3). Pizza and drinks for dinner (Everybody please turn in $3 by lunchtime on Friday!) 4)  6:00 PM:  Meet in front of the elementary (transportation on your own) .  When you arrive, unload the trailer, get your instrument and your flip book and meet your section leader to warm-up and tune. 5)  6:30 PM:  We enter the stadium for pre-game. 6). 7:00 PM:  Game begins.  NO eating in the stands.   You are free the 3rd quarter!! 7). After the game:  Students must report to the school to unload and put everything back where it belongs. Attire for the first game:  Red Band Polo, khakis (shorts are fine) and white sneakers NOTE:  Be sure to return your music flip book to the shelves  after practice so we can load them on the trailer. Good Luck Everybody!  We're gonna do GREAT!!!

  IMPORTANT! Athletes:  For you we scheduled band on Monday evenings so you'd only need to miss one day of your practices each week .  We need to have everyone there tomorrow after school as we have not yet finished putting together what we're doing on Friday night .  Really important!!!  We have a VERY early football game and we need to be ready!  Thanks. WE NEED EVERYONE ON THE FIELD TOMORROW (WED.) AFTER SCHOOL! Practice will go from 3:00 'till 6:00 PM tomorrow after school .  We need to: a) Finish the halftime show b) Finish and practice the pre-game show c) Practice the pep tunes for the game (see below!) Pep tunes for Friday night 30 Second Blasters 1. Turn Me On & 2. Super Bass Trojan Spirit Tequila Shut Up & Dance Drag Me Down Seven Nation Army Gimme' Some Lovin' Handclap The Horse

  Weekly Update with your host...... Chuck Dettmar Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival Update:  Mr. D's Jazz Group will be performing at a NEW location this Saturday, August 14th!    T he new location is:  The corner of Vine and South Main Streets (by the ridiculous dog fountain) in downtown Mt. Vernon.  Performance time is:   7:00 PM.   Come-on out and "Get-Down" with some jazz! First Fall Season Marching Band Practice:  is this coming Monday evening, Aug. 16th  from 6-8 PM. Uniform Fittings and Individual Band Member Pictures:  Are scheduled for this coming Monday, Aug. 16th from 3-5:30 PM .  If you have not yet been fitted for a uniform be sure to have that done. Uniform alterations:  Parents... PLEASE check your own band member's uniform to be sure the pants are the correct length and there is a nice crease.  Uniforms will be sent out to the dry cleaner's this coming week.  As soon as we get them back we will ask you to please check them.  You MAY make

  Final Updates before the first week of classes... #1  Come one... Come all to the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival this Saturday, August 14th .  Mr. D's Jazz Group is performing at 7 PM on the corner of  South Main and Vine St.  (Just off the square).   #2. First Fall Marching Band Practice:   is Monday, August 16th from 6-8 PM .  Attendance is absolutely mandatory.  The school year has begun and we have a football game on the 20th!!! #3  What to wear for the first few football games?... Red band polo, khakis and white sneakers. #4. Be sure... To have everything you need in order this week.  This includes...     a) Your flip folder.    b) your instrument lyre.    c) Your 3-ring binder with both music and drill. d) You have been fitted for a uniform.  e). You have your marching band shoes ready #5  Marching band t's, new shoes and 2 pair of gloves will be distributed shortly.  Gloves are $3 per pair after that.   #6. Please check the handbook as well as the music

  What's Comin' Up? This coming week...  We're off, BUT... "PLEASE" practice your music and review your drill!!!  When we meet again we'll only have 2 hours of practice before we take the field on Friday Night, Aug. 20th! First fall practice:  Monday, Aug. 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM.  We will begin at exactly 6 PM. Uniform fittings:  There are still a few students who have not been fitted.  You may come-in for your fitting between the hours of 3:30-5:30 on Monday, Aug. 16th.  This is the last chance .  Uniforms will be sent to the cleaners later in the week. I ndividual Marching Band Pictures :  Monday, Aug. 16th between the hours of 3:30 - 5:30 PM.  Please be sure to hand-in your picture package form and payment when you show-up for your picture.  Photo Form Packets and Senior Banner Forms will be available in the school's main office beginning the Monday, Aug. 9th. REMINDER... Please check over the fall schedule and mark your calendars for all practices, f

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  Attention all really cool band parents... We need some help over band camp.  If you're able to assist please see either Chuck Dettmar or Anne Teschler sometime today or tomorrow!  We need: 1.  Parents to volunteer in the uniform room getting things prepared for fittings and doing the fittings.   2.  Parents to assist out on the practice field this Saturday morning .  We need to measure and line the field and set-up the tower scaffold in preparation for drill this coming Monday morning. 3.  Parents to sign-up as "PIT CREW" for this season.  The pit crew is responsible for assisting to load and unload the band trailer as well as getting the pit percussion on the field for performances. 4.  Parents to sign-up for certain dates as "TRAILER PULLERS" and transportation people.  We need the marching band equipment brought all over the place this fall and need helpers.  Please contact Anne Teschler if interested! 5.  We are desperately looking for a keyboard player

Hey All Newbies!   .... Band members in grades 7-9! Here what you should bring and do tomorrow!... 1). Show up at the event entrance (band room entrance) and check-in for attendance at the table by 12:45 PM! 2). Bring your stuff to the band room and just have a seat... easy, right? 3)  Watch a brief slides presentation, then go to the gym and get into it! 4). After the gym, return to the band room for another brief slides presentation 5). Dismissed at 4 PM on the dot! * NOTE :  We will begin exactly AT 1 PM so you'll want to get to school and sign-in by 12:45!! Bring:  Yourself, your instrument, your flip book ("IF" you already have one), shorts, t-shirt and sneakers or tennis shoes and some water.  (NO JEANS, FLIP FLOPS, SANDALS, BOOTS, ETC...) Get psyched!   See ya then!!!

Just a couple changes... The mini camp schedule will be followed as planned except for the following:  (below)        a) On Thursday, July 29th we'd like to have a brief meeting with all parents in the auditorium at 4 PM.  You'll be picking up your kids anyway so it's a perfect time for us to address a couple important things.  See ya there!          b)  On Friday, July 30th , when the new members arrive for their band test at 2:30 PM, we'd like to have them stay for a little more marching practice until 4:30 PM .           c)  Section leaders... following your section leader training on Friday, July 30th , we'd like you to remain with the new members and work on some marching fundamentals.         d)  Finally, we've replaced this year's Hiawatha pool/pizza event with something I think everybody's gonna dig...  The first ever "REAL" Band Camp Campfire and Pizza Party!!!   (SEE BELOW!).    ↓ What:  Band Camp Campfire and Pizza Night! When:  

 Hey... All super-dee-duper Marching Band Members...! Mini Camp is right around the corner (July 26th-30th), and here's a breakdown of who we need and when...  👍 Drumline, Pit Percussion and Guard :  9-12 Noon Monday through Friday (with some break-out sessions if needed in the afternoon) Field Commanders:   9-12 Noon Monday through Friday + discussion and breakout sessions during and after lunch. Section Leaders:  1-4 PM on Monday, July 26th (to help with the new member orientation) & 1-3 PM on Friday, July 30th (for your formal section leader training session). New Members ( All incoming Freshmen as well as "ANYONE" of middle school age, regardless of whether you've marched in the past or not ) ... 1-4 PM on Monday, July 26th (New Member Orientation - wear sneakers ) & 2:30 - 3:30 PM on Friday, July 30th (New Member Test) 😎 Everybody:  Be sure to attend your scheduled sectional s AND full band rehearsals when scheduled. NOTES : 👀    #1 PLEASE...  &

  Hello all super marching band members and their families... As we approach the time for band camp  I have just a last minute reminder for everyone:  Attendance at band camp is a mandatory activity , and full participation is needed.  Only emergent situations should be reasons for not attending your sessions.  I'm just reminding everyone of this because I'd prefer not to have any confusion.  Thanks! 😎 "IF" you have a situation where you'll need to miss a session or a portion thereof "YOUR PARENTS" should be the ones to either e-mail Mr. D. or call the band office (740-625-6055, ext. 2185).  I truly appreciate your anticipated cooperation, and really look forward to a great band camp! 👍

 You can check-out this season's Show The Greatest Showman Go to YouTube and search: "Centerburg Greatest Showman" Both parts 1 and 2 have been posted. Go Trojan Pride!

  Announcements:  Week of July 5th - 9th New Band Member Orientation:  All incoming Freshmen and Middle School-Level Band Members will receive an e-mail this week from Mr. D.  ( PLEASE CHECK YOUR SCHOOL E-MAILS ON FRIDAY!!!)  It will explain the New Member Orientation on Monday, July 26th from 1-4 PM .  There will be 3 attachments:  1). A video from Mr. D. that explains band camp and the orientation. 2). The Trojan Pride Marching Band Handbook & 3)  The New Member Orientation "Slides" Presentatio n.    NOTE:  "New Member" means ANY band member who is an incoming Freshman OR any middle school-level marchers regardless of whether you've marched in past years or not! Drumline Practices Resuming!    This coming Wednesday, July 7th we'll be resuming our evening drumline practices.  If you're in town we ask that you please attend.  These practices are for drumline ONLY.  The pit percussion will not begin practices until the week of mini camp!  See y

  A big Thank You goes out to all the marching band members and instructors for a SUPER job in yesterday's USA Days Parade .  The time, effort and dedication you put in does not go unnoticed!  I had MANY people yell-out to me how great the band looked and sounded!   Looking Ahead... 👀 Drum Line:  We'll most likely begin Wednesday evening drum line practices soon after July 4th!  Expect a call or text from Mr. Kincaid.  The practices will go from 6-8 PM! Marching Band Camp Organizational Mailer:  Will go home this coming week.  PLEASE read it in full.  Included in the mailer is a sign-off sheet for the Marching Band Handbook t hat must returned as soon as you show-up for mini camp . Mini Band Camp:  Begins Monday, July 26th.  Please see the hour-by-hour schedule so you can mark your calendars NOW to avoid any last minute conflicts.  Most students will only need to give a few hours of their time during the "mini" band camp week and we ask that everyone be present and

 Thank You!!! To all our super band members! That was a great Memorial Day Parade, and you represented the school and music department with class and PRIDE!  Kudos to all!  and to all a good night. What's Comin' UP? Thursday, June 24th 6-8 PM :  USA Days Parade Practice Friday, June 25th 6-8 PM :   USA Days Parade Practice (Pizza a soda for everyone at 6 PM!) USA Days Parade :   Load trailer at 10:00 AM, Line-up in front of Church of Christ at 10:30 AM.  Parade begins at 11:00 AM!  Red band polos - khakis - sneakers ! This years parade music : STAR BANGLED BANNER ACROSS THE FIELD (FIGHT SONG) THE HORSE SHUT UP & DANCE HAND CLAP GIMME SOME LOVIN' NOTE:  Everybody participates, including ALL new and returning members.

  Centerburg Memorial Day Parade and Practice... Parade Practice :  Wednesday evening, May 26th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. (Full Band) Parade :  Monday (Memorial Day) May 31st.  Load band trailer at 9:15 AM .  Report to the corner of Hartford and Church Sts . at 9:45 AM .   Parade steps-off at 10:45 . ALL current Marching Band Members (2020-21 Band) are expected to attend! Red band polos, khakis and sneakers!  See ya there!   You MUST have a lyre on your instrument!!!

  Please ignore any previous posts concerning the Memorial Day Parade Practice.  We are still attempting to determine a date and time!  Sorry for the inconvenience!

 2022 Florida / Disney Band & Choir Trip Registrations close on: Monday, May 17th We'd like to make the trip a "go", but at this point only 1/3 of the band has registered!

 Congratulations: 2021 Band Leadership Team:    All 4 will serve as Field Commanders , One will double as  Band Manager , One as Head Librarian and one as Head of Section Leaders , One or more, in some instances, will double as actual section leaders.   Meredith Morgan     Judith Dettmar      Jasper Faught      Sequoia Heine-Byerly 2021 Band Section Leaders: Flute Section Leader:....................Lianna Kopycinski Clarinet Section Leader:...............Emilee Fletcher Saxophone Section Leader............Logan Costa Mellophone Section Leader..........Madigan Kennedy Trumpet Section Leaders..............Emma Campos and Casey Kennedy Low Brass Section Leaders:.........Maddie Donabauer, Judith Dettmar, Alex Brown, Alaina Montgomery and Jasper Faught  Drum Line Captain:......................Kyle Schmidt Asst. Drum Line Captain..............Riley Skillman Bass Drum Leader:........................Alessandra Browning Pit Percussion Section Leaders:....Cecelia McVicker and Alexa Montgomery