Audition results:
Alto Saxes: Eric H., Peter R.,
Tenor Saxes: Chris H., Shannon-Kate K.
Bari Sax: Sarah R.
Trumpets: Max J., Marc F., Dave K., Melissa B., & Nick S.
Trombones: Lukas G., Sami S., Kyle C. (will listen for 2 seats in September)
Guitar: Mike G.
Bass: Kelly M.
Piano: Christian L. (will alternate w/ mallets)
Mallets: John P. (will alternate w/ piano)
Percussion: Mike S., & Paul M.
Rehearsals will begin Early September on Tues nights from 7-9pm in the HS Band Room.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Brass Ensemble
Great Job Brass Ensemble!!!!!!!!
You scored an OUTSTANDING @ NYSSMA.
Congratulations!!
You scored an OUTSTANDING @ NYSSMA.
Congratulations!!
Monday, June 6, 2011
Jazz Ensemble Auditions for 2011-12
Auditions for the 2011-2012 Jazz Ensemble
WHEN:
Monday, June 13, 2010 from 3pm -6pm first come first served.
PLACE:
IN THE BAND ROOM OF THE 10-12 BLDG.
THE PURPOSE OF YOUR AUDITION IS TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT INTO JAZZ ENSEMBLE.
ALL 9TH –12TH GRADE INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE and WELCOME.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
ALL INSTRUMENTS:
1. PREPARE A JAZZ STYLE SOLO
2. SIGHT-READING
3. Chromatic and all major scales.
4. Improvise over a Bb or F blues. Not mandatory.
IN ADDITION TO ABOVE
BRASS :
PREPARE TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR RANGE
1. CONSISTENTLY PLAY YOUR HIGHEST NOTE CLEANLY
2. PLAY A SCALE FROM YOUR LOWEST TO YOUR HIGHEST NOTE
WOODWINDS:
1. Prepare to play in octaves with good intonation.
2. PREPARE TO DEMONSTRATE WOODWIND DOUBLING
ON FLUTE, CLARINET, AND OTHER SAXES IF POSSIBLE
3. DEMONSTRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ALTISSIMO REGISTER.
PERCUSSIONISTS:
PREPARE SEVERAL STYLES (LATIN, ROCK, SWING,
FUNK, BOSSA, JAZZ WALTZ, ETC.) AND BE ABLE
TO DO 4 BAR FILLS AND RETURN TO THE
PATTERN.
PIANO, GUITAR AND BASS, (ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC):
PREPARE TO READ A CHORD PROGRESSION AND MELODY.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
WHEN:
Monday, June 13, 2010 from 3pm -6pm first come first served.
PLACE:
IN THE BAND ROOM OF THE 10-12 BLDG.
THE PURPOSE OF YOUR AUDITION IS TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT INTO JAZZ ENSEMBLE.
ALL 9TH –12TH GRADE INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE and WELCOME.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
ALL INSTRUMENTS:
1. PREPARE A JAZZ STYLE SOLO
2. SIGHT-READING
3. Chromatic and all major scales.
4. Improvise over a Bb or F blues. Not mandatory.
IN ADDITION TO ABOVE
BRASS :
PREPARE TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR RANGE
1. CONSISTENTLY PLAY YOUR HIGHEST NOTE CLEANLY
2. PLAY A SCALE FROM YOUR LOWEST TO YOUR HIGHEST NOTE
WOODWINDS:
1. Prepare to play in octaves with good intonation.
2. PREPARE TO DEMONSTRATE WOODWIND DOUBLING
ON FLUTE, CLARINET, AND OTHER SAXES IF POSSIBLE
3. DEMONSTRATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ALTISSIMO REGISTER.
PERCUSSIONISTS:
PREPARE SEVERAL STYLES (LATIN, ROCK, SWING,
FUNK, BOSSA, JAZZ WALTZ, ETC.) AND BE ABLE
TO DO 4 BAR FILLS AND RETURN TO THE
PATTERN.
PIANO, GUITAR AND BASS, (ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRIC):
PREPARE TO READ A CHORD PROGRESSION AND MELODY.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Jazz Ensemble
Reminder for tomorrow, 6/3/11:
Bus leaves 7:15am promptly, you should be there @ 7am. We will not wait, we are on a tight schedule with performance appointments. If you brought music home be sure to have it with as well as back up reeds, sticks, mallets, slide o mix, vavle oil,...etc... Below is a copy of the itinerary previously distributed.
Music in the Parks
Hershey Park Festival
Itinerary
Location: Palmyra Middle School
50 West Cherry Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
Departure Time: 7:15am HS West Flagpole
Return Time: 9:00pm -ish HS West Flagpole
Warm-up Time: 1:00pm
Performance Time: 1:25pm
Travel to Hershey Park
Meal in the park @ 2-4pm (is part of prepayment)
Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm
Bring instrument.
Bring cell phone/watch
Wear Performance attire: Black Jazz Shirts, Black pants, and Black shoes
Bring comfortable travel and park attire to change into.
Bring bagged snack and 2-3 bottles of water.
According to Hershey, $25 is ok for souvenirs/extra food.
Board return bus @ 5pm.
See you there!
PS Remember these will be jazz judges.
Bus leaves 7:15am promptly, you should be there @ 7am. We will not wait, we are on a tight schedule with performance appointments. If you brought music home be sure to have it with as well as back up reeds, sticks, mallets, slide o mix, vavle oil,...etc... Below is a copy of the itinerary previously distributed.
Music in the Parks
Hershey Park Festival
Itinerary
Location: Palmyra Middle School
50 West Cherry Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
Departure Time: 7:15am HS West Flagpole
Return Time: 9:00pm -ish HS West Flagpole
Warm-up Time: 1:00pm
Performance Time: 1:25pm
Travel to Hershey Park
Meal in the park @ 2-4pm (is part of prepayment)
Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm
Bring instrument.
Bring cell phone/watch
Wear Performance attire: Black Jazz Shirts, Black pants, and Black shoes
Bring comfortable travel and park attire to change into.
Bring bagged snack and 2-3 bottles of water.
According to Hershey, $25 is ok for souvenirs/extra food.
Board return bus @ 5pm.
See you there!
PS Remember these will be jazz judges.
Concert Band
Congratulations Concert Band on earning a Silver award @ the NYSSMA Major Organiztion Festival this year!!!!!!!!!!!
Also Good Job on our final concert and Great work on the Memorial Day Parade!! Outstanding all around!!
In closing out the year, NYSSMA soloists who earned an 'A' or an "Outstanding" on your solo are exempt from the final. All other students should be prepared with your final exam for the week of 6/6/11. The final consists of our warm-up we have been doing all year, Major scales and arpeggios, chromatic scale, rhythmic tonguing and a line of section 9's rhythm.
Also Good Job on our final concert and Great work on the Memorial Day Parade!! Outstanding all around!!
In closing out the year, NYSSMA soloists who earned an 'A' or an "Outstanding" on your solo are exempt from the final. All other students should be prepared with your final exam for the week of 6/6/11. The final consists of our warm-up we have been doing all year, Major scales and arpeggios, chromatic scale, rhythmic tonguing and a line of section 9's rhythm.
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