Weekly Update
We hope everyone has been enjoying a nice weekend. Thank you for reading the information included in this update.
This Week
Monday - Jazz Ensemble 3pm-3.50pm
Tuesday - Jazz Band 3pm-3.50pm
Thursday - Big Band 3pm-3.50pm
Friday - Honors Option Projects Due
2021-2022 School Year: Registering for Band Classes
All current freshman, sophomore, and junior band students, when registering for band for the next school year, should register for Symphonic Band.
Before the December break, all freshman, sophomore, and junior band students will receive etudes which they will play in February for a grade. Based upon the etude performance, as well as the performance of a scale sheet, the students will then be placed into one of the sophomore-senior ensembles: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Wind Symphony.
Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Cooper or to Mr. Rexroat with any questions you have about registering.
How to Fit Band In for All Four Years
All students, regardless of how many other classes they are taking, can fit band into their schedules for all four years. Sample schedules can be found by visiting:
http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/how-to-fit-band-in.html
Any families with questions on how to fit band into the schedule can contact Ms. Cooper or Mr. Rexroat.
Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony Honors Projects: Due Friday
Those students enrolled in Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony for honors credit need to turn in their performance and scholarly projects by the end of the day this Friday. Projects should be submitted through Google Classroom.
Cheesecake/Cheese/Fruit/Sausage Pick-Up Reminder: Saturday, December 12th
For all of those who ordered through the fundraiser, please remember to pick up your items on Saturday, December 12th between 10am and Noon. Please go to door #3 (outside band room door) at OEHS to get your items.
Performance Links: Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band
We will be continuing to post audio performances of our curricular band classes. Please visit the following links to hear our curricular groups (additional performances are coming soon):
Wind Symphony (Arabesque by Samuel R. Hazo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkmvALvKPw4&list=RDnkmvALvKPw4&start_radio=1
Wind Ensemble (Vanishing Point by Randall Standridge): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCxOAK4XF2s
Symphonic Band (Blue Ridge Reel by Brian Balmages)
https://youtu.be/4nc2hNZG4Q0
6th and 7th Period Combined Concert Band (Celebration and Song by Robert Sheldon):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar9wN3WPCBE
Music Patrons
Families and businesses can choose to sponsor our band program by becoming a Music Patron. Donations made to our Music Patron program goes towards equipment, music, instruments, repairs, and clinicians. Those who make patron donations can request specific seating at live concerts. Also, all donors will be listed on our band site and within online virtual band performance.
The Music Patron form can be accessed by visiting: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/music-patrons.html
Thank you to all who have already made a donation!
Band Bucks
Families can help their band student(s) raise funds by participating in Band Bucks. Funds raised by students through this year-long fundraiser, as well as certain fundraisers during the year, can then be accessed to help pay for future band trips. Band Bucks work great as gifts, as well as methods of payment for items you use each day.
1) You can order physical gift cards online at www.shopwithscrip.com and pay with either a check, cash, or presto pay. These orders are placed once a month (except Dec when I place 2 orders for your holiday convenience) There is a $1.00 fee deducted from your students earnings for shipping costs. These orders are available for pick up from the boosters within a few days.
2) You can order paperless or printable gift cards. In order to do this you must use prestopay. You can order online right from your computer or mobile device. Most gift cards are available instantly.
To find out more information about Band Bucks, please visit: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/band-bucks.html
Jazz Band Info
Jazz Remote for All Rehearsal Schedules
During remote for all, the jazz bands will rehearse one day a week. As we progress into the school year, an additional rehearsal will be added. Here are the days each ensemble will rehearse:
Big Band (3rd level jazz band) - Thursdays, 3pm-4pm
Jazz Band (2nd level jazz band) - Tuesdays 3pm-4pm
Jazz Ensemble (top level jazz band) - Mondays 3pm-4pm
Jazz In Person Rehearsal Schedules
When we return to school in person, each jazz band will rehearsal with the following schedule:
Big Band - Tuesdays 4pm-5pm, Thursdays 2:40pm-4pm
Jazz Band - Tuesdays 2:40pm-4pm, Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble - Mondays 2:40pm-5pm, Thursdays 6pm-8pm
The jazz bands perform at four in house concerts during the school year and participate in festivals/competitions.
This Week
Monday - Jazz Ensemble 3pm-3.50pm
Tuesday - Jazz Band 3pm-3.50pm
Thursday - Big Band 3pm-3.50pm
Friday - Honors Option Projects Due
2021-2022 School Year: Registering for Band Classes
All current freshman, sophomore, and junior band students, when registering for band for the next school year, should register for Symphonic Band.
Before the December break, all freshman, sophomore, and junior band students will receive etudes which they will play in February for a grade. Based upon the etude performance, as well as the performance of a scale sheet, the students will then be placed into one of the sophomore-senior ensembles: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or Wind Symphony.
Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Cooper or to Mr. Rexroat with any questions you have about registering.
How to Fit Band In for All Four Years
All students, regardless of how many other classes they are taking, can fit band into their schedules for all four years. Sample schedules can be found by visiting:
http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/how-to-fit-band-in.html
Any families with questions on how to fit band into the schedule can contact Ms. Cooper or Mr. Rexroat.
Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony Honors Projects: Due Friday
Those students enrolled in Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony for honors credit need to turn in their performance and scholarly projects by the end of the day this Friday. Projects should be submitted through Google Classroom.
Cheesecake/Cheese/Fruit/Sausage Pick-Up Reminder: Saturday, December 12th
For all of those who ordered through the fundraiser, please remember to pick up your items on Saturday, December 12th between 10am and Noon. Please go to door #3 (outside band room door) at OEHS to get your items.
Performance Links: Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band
We will be continuing to post audio performances of our curricular band classes. Please visit the following links to hear our curricular groups (additional performances are coming soon):
Wind Symphony (Arabesque by Samuel R. Hazo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkmvALvKPw4&list=RDnkmvALvKPw4&start_radio=1
Wind Ensemble (Vanishing Point by Randall Standridge): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCxOAK4XF2s
Symphonic Band (Blue Ridge Reel by Brian Balmages)
https://youtu.be/4nc2hNZG4Q0
6th and 7th Period Combined Concert Band (Celebration and Song by Robert Sheldon):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar9wN3WPCBE
Music Patrons
Families and businesses can choose to sponsor our band program by becoming a Music Patron. Donations made to our Music Patron program goes towards equipment, music, instruments, repairs, and clinicians. Those who make patron donations can request specific seating at live concerts. Also, all donors will be listed on our band site and within online virtual band performance.
The Music Patron form can be accessed by visiting: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/music-patrons.html
Thank you to all who have already made a donation!
Band Bucks
Families can help their band student(s) raise funds by participating in Band Bucks. Funds raised by students through this year-long fundraiser, as well as certain fundraisers during the year, can then be accessed to help pay for future band trips. Band Bucks work great as gifts, as well as methods of payment for items you use each day.
1) You can order physical gift cards online at www.shopwithscrip.com and pay with either a check, cash, or presto pay. These orders are placed once a month (except Dec when I place 2 orders for your holiday convenience) There is a $1.00 fee deducted from your students earnings for shipping costs. These orders are available for pick up from the boosters within a few days.
2) You can order paperless or printable gift cards. In order to do this you must use prestopay. You can order online right from your computer or mobile device. Most gift cards are available instantly.
To find out more information about Band Bucks, please visit: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/band-bucks.html
Jazz Band Info
Jazz Remote for All Rehearsal Schedules
During remote for all, the jazz bands will rehearse one day a week. As we progress into the school year, an additional rehearsal will be added. Here are the days each ensemble will rehearse:
Big Band (3rd level jazz band) - Thursdays, 3pm-4pm
Jazz Band (2nd level jazz band) - Tuesdays 3pm-4pm
Jazz Ensemble (top level jazz band) - Mondays 3pm-4pm
Jazz In Person Rehearsal Schedules
When we return to school in person, each jazz band will rehearsal with the following schedule:
Big Band - Tuesdays 4pm-5pm, Thursdays 2:40pm-4pm
Jazz Band - Tuesdays 2:40pm-4pm, Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble - Mondays 2:40pm-5pm, Thursdays 6pm-8pm
The jazz bands perform at four in house concerts during the school year and participate in festivals/competitions.