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Rehearsal Schedule - week of Sept 8

Monday - 7:15am percussion ensemble - everyone
3:00 - all percussion students
Tuesday - 7:15 am Senior Band
Wednesday - 7:15am - Black Jazz
3:00pm- White Jazz
Thursday - 7:15am - senior band
Musical ride day! Be prepared. See related post.
Friday - 7:15am Intermediate Band

Posted on September 07, 2008 at 09:40 PM in Rehearsal Schedules |

Attn: Percussion Ensemble 2008-09

Please remember we are meeting Monday, June 16 2008 at 7:15am if you are involved with Blue Rhythm Quintet.  This will be our last meeting before next year.

Thanks

MM

Posted on June 15, 2008 at 06:42 PM in Rehearsal Schedules |

Attn: Percussion Ensemble

To the folks involved with "Blue Rhythm Quintet" for next year.  Please remember we are rehearsing on Wednesday and Thursday morning this week. 7:15am.  See you then.

MM

Posted on June 10, 2008 at 07:09 PM in Rehearsal Schedules, SHDHS Percussion Ensemble | | Comments (0)

Rehearsal Schedule - Week of Monday, June 2

MONDAY
7:15 am Percussion Ensemble

11:20 am Red Jazz
3:30 pm White Jazz

TUESDAY
6:50 am Black Jazz
7:40 am Senior Band
6:30 pm Call for FINAL CONCERT

WEDNESDAY

OFF

THURSDAY
2:00 pm White Jazz to United Church

FRIDAY
OFF

Posted on May 30, 2008 at 02:36 PM in Rehearsal Schedules | | Comments (0)

Rehearsal Schedule - Week of May 19, 2008

MONDAY HOLIDAY

TUESDAY No band - enjoy your morning off!

WED 7:15 am Black Jazz
11:20 am Red Jazz
3:30 pm White Jazz

THURSDAY 6:50 am Wind Ensemble
7:40 am Senior Band
3:30 pm Jazz Choir

FRIDAY 7:15 am Intermediate Band

Posted on May 19, 2008 at 12:22 PM in Rehearsal Schedules | | Comments (0)

Notes about This Upcoming Week and our Trip to Musicfest Canada

This week marks our departure to Ottawa for Musicfest Canada.  First, let me congratulate you all on your dedication and work ethic leading up to this important and exciting trip.  You've worked long and hard to ensure that the music sounds great, and we're about to go and show the whole country what South Huron is made of.  You should be really proud of these accomplishments, as invitations to the Nationals are not earned easily, and the fact that three of our groups are represented is truly an astonishing success.   The key is to play as well as you can, remember all of the things we talk about in rehearsals concerning the music, stage etiquette, respect for each other and your community, thinking of the group above all else and having fun while doing it.  I think if we can apply all of those things while we're away, we're going to have a very successful and fulfilling trip.

A couple of reminders leading into this week:

1) Percussion Ensemble: Remember we are meeting Monday morning at 7:15 as usual to rehearse and iron out a few last minute musical and logistical details.  Please ensure you are there.

2) All members: Please ensure you bring your LARGE (checked) bag to school on Monday, May 12th or sometime in the evening BEFORE 6PM.  This will ensure your bag is tagged with a South Huron travel tag and that you are organized leading into Tuesday morning.  You may bring your small carry on bag with you on Tuesday morning.  Please no more than these two bags on this trip.  If you are planning on bringing anything other than these two pieces of luggage, please check with Mr. Moore beforehand.  It is imperative that you follow these guidelines as we have a lot of gear we're bringing with us this time.

3) Please arrive on-time on Tuesday morning.  I'm asking that all band members arrive at 7:30am on Tuesday morning.  The buses will arrive at 8:00am at the latest (likely before that) and I'd like to leave as soon as possible after that.  The itinerary says we're pulling out of South Huron by 8:30am, but I'd like to leave before that if we possibly can to ensure we have time to check into our hotel before the dinner and concert Tuesday night.

4) Uniform: It's very important that you have a proper uniform for this trip.  This means white collared short on top, black from the waist down (including black socks, shoes).   Please avoid any kind of stripes, logos, off-white, off-black or any other combination of these.  We need to look like unified group, and therefore need a uniform look.  If you can't make this work for whatever reason, see Mr. Moore or Mr. Weston for assistance.  Percussion ensemble, we are going all black as we discussed for your performance Thursday night.

5) Being ontime in general.  Life gets hectic sometimes, and we all sometimes have a tendency to run a little late, sleep in... whatever.  This cannot happen while we're away.  We need everyone to take responsibility for your punctuality and reliability.  If one of your chaperones tells you to be at a certain place at a certain time, you must follow these instructions and arrive on time or early.  We as chaperoes are responsible for your safety and well-being and we can't be wondering where you are at any given time.  Stay communicative with us and responsible for your own schedule.

6) Following the rules: You have all signed a contract pertaining to rules while we're away.  Please ensure you are following these at all times.  Future music trips will depend on the success of this one, and you can ensure its success by following these simple rules.  I don't need to remind you that a lot of people, organizations and the community at large have supported our trip, and we want to make them proud of you not only for your musical performances, but also in your character and personal decisions you make while away representing your community and school.

7) Have fun. We have a great itinerary planned, some wonderful opportunities to perform in one of the most beautiful performance spaces in Canada, and most importantly, a chance to connect with your fellow band members and be a part of a common goal together, as a group.  I'm very excited about a wonderful trip away with you, and I know many of you are excited as well.  Let's work to make this one of the best music trips ever!

MM

Posted on May 11, 2008 at 03:20 PM in Administration, Music Trip Information, Rehearsal Schedules, Senior Band, SHDHS Percussion Ensemble | | Comments (0)

Rehearsal Schedule, Week of May 5th, 2008

This is our last week of rehearsals before we go to Nationals in Ottawa.  Needless to say, attendance and timely arrivals are very important this week so that we can polish our material together as one.  All other commitments need to take a back seat this week.  Please see Mr. Moore if this is a problem for you.  Looking forward to an excellent week of work with you in preparation for this very important festival.

Please also note our performance for the school on Thursday.  We will rehearse in the am as usual (just senior band at 7:15am) and work until 8:00am, set up the gym and play at 9:00am.  No uniform is required for this performance, but please keep your clothing choices tasteful (no writing on t-shirts and nice looking non-ripped jeans/pants please)

MONDAY    7:15 am    Percussion Ensemble
                3:30 pm    White Jazz
TUESDAY   6:50 am    Wind Ensemble
                7:40 am    Senior Band
WED        6:50 am     White Jazz
               7:40 am     Black Jazz
               11:20 am  Red Jazz
               3:30 pm    White Jazz
THURS     7:15 am    Senior Band
               9:00 am    Senior Band/Perc Ens. Play for School (setup @ 8:00am)
               3:30 pm    Jazz Choir
FRIDAY     7:15 am    Intermediate Band

Posted on May 04, 2008 at 02:34 PM in Rehearsal Schedules | | Comments (0)

Rehearsal Schedule - Week of Monday, April 28th, 2008

MONDAY     7:15 am    Percussion Ensemble

TUESDAY    6:50 am    Wind Ensemble
                 7:40 am    Senior Band
                 3:30 pm    Our Town Choir

WED           7:15 am    Black Jazz
                11:20 am    Red Jazz
                12:40 am    Percussion Ens. To Kiwanis

THURSDAY 6:50 am    Wind Ensemble
                7:40 am    Senior Band
                3:30 pm    Jazz Choir

FRIDAY     7:15 am    Intermediate Band

Posted on April 25, 2008 at 05:34 PM in Rehearsal Schedules |

Rehearsal Schedule - Week of April 21, 2008

MONDAY     7:15 am    Percussion Ensemble

TUESDAY    6:50 am    Wind Ensemble
                 7:40 am    Senior Band
                 3:30 pm    Sax Quartet
                 3:30 pm    Our Town Choir

WED          PA DAY
                    Percussion Ensemble, please meet at the school, 5pm to travel to Western for your workshop

THURS       7:15 am     Black Jazz
                 11:20 am   Red Jazz
                 3:30 pm    Jazz Choir

FRIDAY       7:15 am    Intermediate Band

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 12:31 PM in Rehearsal Schedules |

Rehearsal Schedule - Week of April 14th, 2008

MONDAY     7:15 am    Percussion Ensemble

TUESDAY    7:15 am    Senior Band
                 3:30 pm    Sax Quartet
                 3:30 pm    Our Town Choir

WED          7:15 am    Black Jazz
                11:20 am    Red Jazz
                3:30 pm    White Jazz

THURS       6:50 am    Wind Ensemble
                 7:40 am    Senior Band
                 3:30 pm    Jazz Choir

FRIDAY       7:15 am    Intermediate Band

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 07:23 PM in Rehearsal Schedules |

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