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.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
3-C Week Will Soon Be Here!
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 8th. 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 will receive a letter reminding you of the particulars. Rehearsal for the upperclassmen is on Thursday, August 25. Please report at 6:00 p.m. in the band room with your instrument. Dress for the Thursday rehearsal is casual. All of the repaired instruments are back and can be found in the lesson area, while those who stored their instruments in school over the summer can find them in the band room.
Freshmen will not need any instruments until classes begin, Thursday, September 8th. 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 will receive a letter reminding you of the particulars. Rehearsal for the upperclassmen is on Thursday, August 25. Please report at 6:00 p.m. in the band room with your instrument. Dress for the Thursday rehearsal is casual. All of the repaired instruments are back and can be found in the lesson area, while those who stored their instruments in school over the summer can find them in the band room.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Mark Your Calendar!
For all you keepers of the calendar, you will find the calendar events for each band on the pages listed at the top of the blog. These should match the dates you find in the school calendar. New to this year's calendar is the NYSSMA festival which Chaminade will host on May 1st and 2nd. Band students will be assigned an afternoon or evening to help make sure the festival runs smoothly. More details will be available when the time arrives.
The basketball dates for the Pep Band are the only dates that we are waiting for. Other than that, if you see something missing or incorrect, or if you have questions about any of the calendar entries, kindly e-mail Bro. Karl.
The basketball dates for the Pep Band are the only dates that we are waiting for. Other than that, if you see something missing or incorrect, or if you have questions about any of the calendar entries, kindly e-mail Bro. Karl.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
All Results Have Finally Been Mailed!
Apparently not all of the audition results were mailed out at the same time. Everyone should have gotten something by June 10th. My apologies for any confusion.
Obviously the deadline mentioned in the acceptance letter is extended. If you would be kind enough to let me know of any changes by Wednesday June 15th, that would be appreciated. In particular, we need to know now if anyone wants to drop out of band.
We are looking forward to seeing all of the new players in September!
Obviously the deadline mentioned in the acceptance letter is extended. If you would be kind enough to let me know of any changes by Wednesday June 15th, that would be appreciated. In particular, we need to know now if anyone wants to drop out of band.
We are looking forward to seeing all of the new players in September!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Check your E-mail!
E-mails about the results of the audition went out on Wednesday, June 1st.
Kindly make sure that your junk mail filters have not tossed it out!
If you have not received the results of your audition, feel free to e-mail me.
Kindly make sure that your junk mail filters have not tossed it out!
If you have not received the results of your audition, feel free to e-mail me.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Check your E-mail for Audition Results.
Audition results will be arriving via e-mail sometime this week.
Parents, I need your help in three areas:
First, some of your sons, although accepted into the band, may decide that they are no longer interested in playing in the band. This may be a difficult idea for you to accept, but it has to be your son's choice. If HE doesn't want to play, please respect that choice.
Second, some of your sons may have been accepted into the Pep Band when they really wanted to be in a concert band. There were many trumpet and alto sax players who auditioned, making it impossible to accept all of them into the concert bands. Here are answers to some common questions:
"Can my son play on a Chaminade sports team and also play in the Pep Band?"
Yes, he can. We have many Pep Band members who do both. Whenever your son has a game, he is excused from Pep Band. There are fewer conflicts than you might imagine.
"Will my son make a concert band sophomore year?"
It is possible. The best way is to use the year in Pep Band to improve, including doing well on a level 5/6 NYSSMA solo next year. Another way is to use the year in Pep Band to learn another instrument. For alto sax players, learning the baritone sax is an excellent choice. For trumpet players, the baritone horn is an option. Good baritone players have a greater chance of making the concert band next year.
“Can my son play in band and do well in school?”
Of course he can! Band takes place during the school day, replacing your son’s study hall. Lessons also take him out of a class for 30 minutes once a week. Time management and study skills will require a bit of adjusting, as it will for all freshmen. Band students have an excellent history of doing well in both school and band, and in learning how to adjust the balance between them.
Third, we need to know NOW, not September, if your son does not want to be in the band. Please inform me by June 6th if your son is not interested. Band will be on your son's schedule this September and he is committed for the year to stay in the band. Your help in this area is greatly appreciated.
Parents, I need your help in three areas:
First, some of your sons, although accepted into the band, may decide that they are no longer interested in playing in the band. This may be a difficult idea for you to accept, but it has to be your son's choice. If HE doesn't want to play, please respect that choice.
Second, some of your sons may have been accepted into the Pep Band when they really wanted to be in a concert band. There were many trumpet and alto sax players who auditioned, making it impossible to accept all of them into the concert bands. Here are answers to some common questions:
"Can my son play on a Chaminade sports team and also play in the Pep Band?"
Yes, he can. We have many Pep Band members who do both. Whenever your son has a game, he is excused from Pep Band. There are fewer conflicts than you might imagine.
"Will my son make a concert band sophomore year?"
It is possible. The best way is to use the year in Pep Band to improve, including doing well on a level 5/6 NYSSMA solo next year. Another way is to use the year in Pep Band to learn another instrument. For alto sax players, learning the baritone sax is an excellent choice. For trumpet players, the baritone horn is an option. Good baritone players have a greater chance of making the concert band next year.
“Can my son play in band and do well in school?”
Of course he can! Band takes place during the school day, replacing your son’s study hall. Lessons also take him out of a class for 30 minutes once a week. Time management and study skills will require a bit of adjusting, as it will for all freshmen. Band students have an excellent history of doing well in both school and band, and in learning how to adjust the balance between them.
Third, we need to know NOW, not September, if your son does not want to be in the band. Please inform me by June 6th if your son is not interested. Band will be on your son's schedule this September and he is committed for the year to stay in the band. Your help in this area is greatly appreciated.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Chaminade Bands to March in the Mineola Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, May 30, 2011, more than 100 students from the Gold, Crimson, Flyers and Pep Bands will march as one unit, leading the Memorial Day Parade of Mineola.
The parade kicks off at 11:00 a.m., and should arrive at the intersection of Roslyn and Jericho Jericho
In addition, members of the Bagpipe Band will be marching, separate from the combined bands
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.
Many family members of the band students watch the parade along the one or two blocks EAST of the AAC, making pickup quite easy.
Band students should report to Chaminade by 9:00 and will be done by 12:00.
Please come to see the parade and honor the men and women who have served our country!
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