Centerburg Music Department

Hey Everybody! The drumline, colorguard and pit had their first sectional last Monday night and did a super job !  If you're in town make sure you attend this week's Guard & Percussion practice too!  Monday, June 29th at 6 PM. PLEASE...  Be sure to social distance!!!  I observed some of you getting rather close at last week's practice and had to say something.  It's really important to protect yourself and others!!  EACH WEEK YOU MUST FIND YOUR INSTRUCTOR, SIGN-IN AND ANSWER THE HEALTH QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU'RE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE!  ATTENTION. ALL PARENTS OF MARCHING BAND MEMBERS... If you're like me you're concerned for your kids and yourselves as the COVID-19 numbers escalate in Ohio.  Luckily, in Knox County there are currently only 4 active cases!  But, as I told one parent just today... please don't make any decisions yet based on what's happening!  Band Camp is over a month away and school is 2 months away.  S...

Hey, Don't forget... This coming Monday (June 22nd) we'll begin evening practices from 6-8 PM for all: a) Returning color guard members b) All "NEW" color guard wannabees c) All pit percussion members d) All new and returning drumline members Remember : a) To take your temp before you leave home.  Anything under 100 is acceptable b) To "bring" your mask.  Whenever you're inside (even to get your equipment) you must wear it! c) To social distance while outside.  You must remain 6' apart at all times. NOTE : a) Most drum line members have already picked-up their drums and have been practicing at home.  If you still need one let me know and I'll get it for you. b) All marimbas, bells and vibes that were loaned to students must be returned by the start of Monday's practice Who should attend the Monday evening practices? Everybody who plays percussion (pit and drumline) and all new AND returning color guard members. ...

It's about that time...! Under the current athletic and band guidelines set forth by the Knox County Health Department we ARE able to begin evening section practices in small groups.  All students attending MUST: A)  Check temp . before leaving home for practice.  Anything over 100 is unacceptable. B)  MUST wear a face mask at all times while at practice C)  MUST keep social distancing of 6 feet - Instructors will assist with that! We will begin practicing on Monday evening, June 22nd from 6-8 PM at the high school ALL PRACTICES WILL BE OUT DOORS!  If it rains, we'll cancel that day! DRUM LINE (Snare, bass and quints) With Mr. Kevin Kincaid - Cement pavement outside auditorium entrance Many students have already picked-up their drums!  If you need one let Mr. D. know! PIT PERCUSSION (All mallets and front ensemble percussion) With Sophia Wands and Chris "Jonesey" Jones - On Pavement outside the Event Entrance COLOR G...

Hellooooooooooo! Marching Band 2020! I've been getting some calls and e-mails asking about dates for marching band camp.  Well... they've been posted since February and you can see them by simply clicking on " Marching Band 2020 " right here on the music blog!  But, I'll go ahead and give a basic outline below... Marching Band Mini Camp :  The week of July 27th ⇨31st . (Not everybody comes all the time so please check the actual schedule) Marching Band Camp :  The week of August 3rd ⇨ 7th . (Participation at camp is mandatory and those students involved in athletics should submit the schedule they will be following during the week of band camp to the directors "before" camp begins!) Some changes since our last blog communication: 1)  The percussion pit (front ensemble), drum line and guard and their directors/instructors have all expressed an interest in beginning to hold some once-a-week evening practices at the school.  These will (if ...

Let's look forward to summer and the "hopefully" fall season! #1. Thank you seniors!!!  You have been wonderful to our music department both individually and as a group!  We're gonna miss you terribly!  Good Luck in everything you do! #2  Congratulations  to : John Daniels , recipient of the John Phillip Sousa Band Award -  Rita Costa ,  recipient of the Patrick Gilmore Band Award and Nick Daniels, recipient of the Director's Award for Band .  All three awards are sponsored by the Instrumentalist Magazine and are the highest honors that band students may attain!  #3. ALL Marching Band Registration Papers are now past due .  Mr. Dettmar has already spoken with Victor, our drill designer, and will be putting this season's show together during the month of June.  Remember, if you don't mail-in or drop off your band papers to the school you're not going to be included in the band .  Once the show is designed we can...

We managed to get through online instruction.  Believe me, it was a challenge in BAND!  I tried to make assignments meaningful, interesting and even fun!  I'll continue to learn more about it just in case we need to be online next year too! #1. Thank you to everyone who did the online band assignments and turned them in.  I posted on Google Classroom that any band student who is behind may do some make-up lessons on SmartMusic .   Out of the 179 band students we only had 8 who who didn't do any work during the 4th marking period.  IT'S NOT TOO LATE !   #2. End-of-Year Return/pick-up Days:  The school has posted days and hours for drop-off and pick-up of all personal belongings, instruments, chrome books and text books.  PLEASE be sure to check the BAND TABLE.   It's in the front hall by the main office!   We've gone through all band lockers and put your name on all your stuff.  It's lined up in alphabetical ...

Hello all Centerburg Music People! Just a few things as we wind-down the school year... 1)  Band Room Locker Clean-Out:  Has happened !   Mr. Dettmar did it for you!  Anything that was left in your locker was labeled with your name and will be placed on the "BAND STUFF" Table in the front hall of the school .  Please be sure to check the table to be sure you have everything when you come to school to drop-off your books, band music, chromebooks, etc...! NOTE:  "IF" your instrument was in an unassigned locker without actually being assigned to you ,  you will need to contact Mr. D. to get it since we have no idea who's it is. 2)  Senior Band Grades...  Will be updated and placed in PowerSchool this week!  Please be sure you have all your band assignments in!  Mr. D. has absolutely "0" flexibility in grades due to the online process.  Assignments were rare, very doable and interesting.  Be sure to end your band...