3-C Week is approaching!

For you new freshmen, the band will be performing for you as part of the auditorium presentation.  We hope you enjoy the show!

Freshmen will not need any instruments until classes begin, Thursday, September 6th.  A limited number of rental instruments will be given out, with priority given to those who do not have an instrument.  Hopefully you have an instrument you can leave at home for practice.  We should be able to supply you with a second instrument.  This, of course, depends on the instrument and what is available.  We will work this out with your son after Labor Day.

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who are performing in the auditorium presentation for 3-C week should have received a letter reminding you of the particulars.  Rehearsal for the upperclassmen is on Thursday, August 23rd.  Please report at 6:00 p.m. in the band room with your instrument.  Dress for the Thursday rehearsal is casual.   The repaired instruments should back by then and will be found in the lesson area, while those who stored their instruments in school over the summer can find them in the band room.

Audition Results in the Mail

Results from the May auditions have been sent in the mail.

A kind request:
If your son has decided that he does not want to be in the band, please e-mail Bro. Karl right away.  There was a large number of students who auditioned, especially on alto sax, trumpet and drums.  We would appreciate knowing if an opening is available so that we can allow other students to participate.

Memorial Day Parade

I would like to make the following points clear for you regarding our parade on Monday, May 28th.

1)  The parade is a mandatory performance for all members.  Any exceptions should have already been cleared with Bro. Karl.

2)  Should you be sick on Monday, you are to call Chaminade (742-5555, ext. #523) from 9:00 A.M. to 9:20 A.M..  Leave a message for me stating your name, phone number, and what ails you.

3)  Please report to Chaminade at 9:00 A.M.  Pick up your band shirts and go to the Band Room to change.  Remember to bring a plain white t-shirt, black dress pants, black socks, black belt and black shoes (no sneakers). 

4)  In case of rain, you must still report to Chaminade.  The decision to cancel the parade is not made until later in the morning. Only a constant and heavy rain will cancel it early.  Check extension #523 at (516) 742-5555 if you are not sure.

5)  We should finish by 12:00.  Refreshments will be provided after the parade.  Please arrange your ride ahead of time.

6)  The parade officially begins 11:00, starting at Wilson Park. 

Parade route:  The parade starts at Wilson Park, which is at the east end of Mineola.  North on Union Street, turning left and heading west on Westbury Avenue.   A right turn heading north on Roslyn Road.  A  left turn onto Jericho Turnpike heading west.  A left by the AAC heading south on Marcellus Road.

Information for the Upcoming Concerts

Click on the appropriate page above to view the information for the concert bands.

Information about what time to arrive, what to wear, where to go, etc. is posted.

Tickets for the Spring Concerts

Tickets for the Spring Concerts, to be held on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th, at 8:15 p.m. are available at a cost of 5 dollars each.  The Flyers Band, the Crimson Glee Club, the Crimson Band and the String Orchestra will perform on Friday evening, while the Gold Band and the Gold Glee Club will perform Saturday night.

If your son is performing in the concert, click on the link below to print out a ticket order form.  Fill it out and have your son bring the form and cash/check to school, handing it in to the appropriate moderator. 

PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN THE ORDER.

Click on the link below to print the form:
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Audition Information for the Incoming Freshmen

Information about auditions for the incoming freshmen can be found by clicking on the Auditions tab above.

Please make sure you read the Band Letter to All Students, which should answer most of your questions.

You can contact the band moderator with any additional questions by clicking on the e-mail address in that letter.

The NYSSMA Form Is Now Available

It is time for NYSSMA sign-up!  Some information to keep in mind:

Seniors do not take NYSSMA.

Students who take lessons at Chaminade should have already consulted their lesson teachers.

Make sure your piece is listed in the current NYSMMA manual, #29.

You need ORIGINAL music for your solo.  Most pieces come with a piano part you can give to the judge.  Get the music NOW, if you have not done so already.

Students with questions should talk with their lesson teachers or moderators.

Students playing more than one solo should fill out a separate form for each solo. One check is fine.

Regarding All-State solos:

Only sophomore and juniors may take an All-State solo.

Most solos require a piano accompaniment.  Find someone NOW.

Only students who have performed superbly on a level 6 solo should consider this.

Print out the form, bring it to school, along with a check and hand it in to the moderator of your group.

MAKE YOUR CHECK OUT TO Chaminade High School.

If you are not in a performing group at Chaminade (typically piano players) and would like to participate, bring the form to Bro. Karl Hornberger in the band room, after school.

Click here to print the form.
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