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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Pep Band's Basketball Opener on January 6th!

The Pep Band opens its basketball season on Friday, January 6th, 2012.

This is also a reunion for alumni who are in college, some of whom will be joining the band to help cheer on the Flyers who take on the Firebirds of Kellenberg Memorial.  Interested band alumni can contact Bro. Karl for more information.

Concert Information for this Weekend

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.

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Tickets for the Christmas Concerts

Tickets for the Christmas Concerts, to be held on Friday, December 16th and Saturday, December 17th, 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.

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Basketball Dates for Pep Band Are Posted

The Pep Band Calendar page has been updated with the dates for this year's basketball season.  The Tuesday games are afternoon games, which usually start at 4:00.  The Friday games start at 7:30.  The Pep Band will meet earlier to set up.

The playoffs will probably begin during the February recess.  Pep Band members should be prepared to play at the playoffs the following week, the week of February 27th.  They are usually evening games, off campus.

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.

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.