Berrien Springs Band News
December 2, 2018
Middle School Solo and Ensemble
Division I
Zach Bennett - 7th grade clarinet solo
William Bravo-Matias - 7th grade trombone solo
Anizbeth Contreras-Ramirez - 8th grade clarinet solo
Anizbeth Contreras-Ramirez and Molly Sheppler - 8th grade clarinet duet
Daniel Moler - 8th grade alto saxophone solo
Mickenzie Ott - 7th grade mallet solo
Lucas Peters - 7th grade snare solo
Kaitlyn Raschke - 8th grade oboe solo
Dylan Russell - 7th grade baritone solo
Nathan Saintfleur - 8th grade timpani solo
Avery Taylor - 8th grade baritone solo
Sean Walker - 7th grade trumpet solo
Division II
Logan Keene - 7th grade tenor sax solo
Molly Sheppler - 8th grade clarinet solo
Division III and comments only
Izabella Affriseo and Lillian Moore - 8th grade flute/clarinet duet
Hannah Sorenson - 8th grade flute solo
Bond Celebration Performance - High School Band
Our school district is hosting a Bond Celebration Dinner and Concert on Monday, December 10th.
Who: HS Concert Band
What: Celebration Performance
Where: MARS Community Center
Wear: Concert uniform (black dresses and tuxes)
When: Monday, December 10th. Report to the Mars Community Center dressed in uniform at 6:30pm. We will take the stage about 7:00pm. Done approximately by 7:30pm.
High Schoolers, if you have a circumstance that may keep you from performing please let Mrs. Rosselit know immediately: krosselit@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Winter Concert
We have a concert coming up! Here are some important details to note:
WHO: All Bands!
WHERE: High School Gymnasium
WHEN: Wednesday, December 12, 2018
● Students need to be in the High School gym/cafeteria at 6:30pm.
● The concert begins at 7:00pm in the High School gym.
UNIFORM: Students must wear their school provided uniform.
6th grade must wear their band shirt and black pants or skirt, black socks/nylons, and black dress shoes
7th & 8th must wear their band uniform and white undershirt, black socks, and black dress shoes
High School must wear their band uniform. Ladies must wear BLACK nylons and black dress shoes. Men must wear BLACK socks and black dress shoes.
Students will rehearse the morning of the concert at the High School. We would love some parent chaperones to help walk the students over to the high school. If you can help, please indicate your availability (on the permission form or to krosselit@homeoftheshamrocks.org).
December Calendar of Events
Wednesday, December 5th - Senior Luncheon
Participants: 8th grade Band & ShamROCK Jazz Ensemble
Time: During School Hours (12pm-1:30pm)
Location: HS Gym
Uniform: Concert Band Uniform (tuxes)
Thursday, December 6th - Kindle Christmas
Participants: ShamROCK Jazz Ensemble
Time: 6:40pm arrival, 7:00 performance
Location: Village Hall in downtown Berrien Springs
Uniform: Warm & Festive Clothing
Monday, December 10th - Bond Celebration
Participants: High School Band
Time: 6:30pm arrival, 7:00pm performance
Location: Mars Community Center
Uniform: Concert Band Uniform (tuxes & dresses)
Wednesday, December 12th - Winter Concert
Participants: All Bands
Time: 6:30pm arrival, 7:00pm performance
Location: High School Gymnasium
Uniform: Concert Band Uniform (tuxes & dresses for HS/7th/8th, Band Shirts and black pants/black skirts/black socks/black shoes for 6th grade)
Tuesday, December 18th - Jazz Tour
Participants: ShamROCK Jazz Ensemble
Time: During School Hours
Location: Various places in Berrien Springs
Uniform: Concert Jazz Uniforms (tuxes w/no coats)
Thursday, December 20th - Jazz @ Sylvester
Participants: ShamROCK Jazz Ensemble
Time: During class time
Location: Sylvester Elem.
Uniform: Festive clothing
Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser
It's time to start our next fundraising opportunity. We are selling pizza kits. Students will receive their packets and information tomorrow, (Monday) December 3rd. This is the information letter students will receive tomorrow:
Pizza!Pizza! Fundraiser!
It’s Pizza! Pizza! time! Time for you, your friends, and your family to stock up with Little Caesars Pizza Kits. Have them on hand for quick dinners, parties or entertaining and of course…the SUPER BOWL! They’re fun to make and delicious to eat. We need your support.
How: Collect payment at the time you take orders. Please your make checks payable to Berrien Springs Band Boosters. Please fill out the top portion of your order form with your name and your best contact phone number (cell phones preferred).
Online ordering now available!! Go to www.pizzakit.com our fundraiser I.D. Number is 352632.
When: Monday 12/03/2019 Fundraiser start date.
Thursday 01/10/2019 Order form and payment due.
Be sure your order form is correctly tallied!
Double check all rows and columns.
Late orders will NOT be accepted.
Tuesday 01/22/2019 (***2:30-6:00pm***) Pick up of Pizza Kits.
Where: Pickup will be at: Middle School Band Room
Please pick up your pizza kits as soon as possible. We will not be responsible for any kits remaining as we do not have storage onsite.
Questions: Please feel free to call Sherri Keene at 269-921-0506 with any questions.
Thank you for your support and participation!
Questions? Contact Us!
Adam Emeigh: aemeigh@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Website: www.berrienspringsbands.com
Phone: 269-471-1748
Facebook: facebook.com/berrienspringsbands
Twitter: @berrienband