Monday, October 29, 2012

Lessons and Hurricane Sandy - UPDATED

No lessons for November 7th to the 9th.

Lessons will resume the week of November 12th.

Friday, September 28, 2012

The Marines are Coming!

The Marine Corps Band, The President's Own, will be performing at the Tilles Center at CW Post in Brookville on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 p.m..

Tickets are required and are free of charge.   Unfortunately, all of the tickets have been given out.
You can show up the evening of the concert to see if there are unclaimed seats, which will be available at 7:15.

Semper Fi!

Monday, September 17, 2012

The Lesson Schedule is now On-Line

Not sure when you have your lesson?

Click on the page tab marked Lesson Schedule, which will take you to links for the different weeks of lesson schedule.  The first week of lessons is posted.

The new schedule will be posted by Friday.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Welcome to a New Year of Band!

Band starts up again this week!

Students should be ready to play this Friday.  We will be doing some paperwork on Thursday, but feel free to bring your instrument in that day. 

For the new freshmen, we will also issue rental instruments, if available.

Remember, ALL instruments in school need an ID tag!  You can buy one from the school for $1.00.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

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.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

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.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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.