September Instrumental Newsletter
Issue 2, Volume 7
Classes Are Off To A Great Start!
With the success of our first football game in beautiful Mogadore Memorial Stadium, the Wildcat Marching Band season is in full swing! Our High School Band has already been busy with performances at the Cuyahoga Falls Band Show, the O.H. Somers PTSO tailgate, and our first football game with a win over Norwayne!
Our Junior High Band and Sixth Grade Band have been off to a great start reviewing previous concepts as well as learning new material for their upcoming performances!
In addition, we are already garnering interest for the O.H. Somers Beginning Band which begins rehearsals in late September! This September Newsletter contains reminders about all our 4-12 upcoming instrumental music events and performances! Please feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone if you have any ideas, questions, or concerns. I appreciate the dedication and support you, the parents and students, have provided and look forward to an outstanding year!
Go Wildcats!!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Bonitz
Mogadore vs. Norwayne 2019
O.H. Somers Tailgate
Wildcat Band, Cuyahoga Falls Band Show 2019
Booster Information
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Concessions Assistance
Saturday, September 21
Friday, September 27
Please fill out the form below!
Mogadore Junior/Senior High School Band News
St. Vincent St. Mary Band Show
The Wildcat Marching Band will be performing at the St. Vincent St. Mary Band Show Saturday, September 14, 2019 at St. V’s stadium. Students are to arrive at 5:15 PM to load equipment and dress for the event. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for senior citizens/students.
September Football Games
Friday, September 13: Mogadore vs. Field @ Field High School- Report time: 5:30 PM; Kick Off-7:00 PM
Saturday, September 21: Mogadore vs. Lima CC Home- Report time: 2:30 PM; Kick-Off- 4:00 PM
Friday, September 27: Mogadore vs. Meadowbrook Home (homecoming)- Report time: 5:15 PM (Alumni tailgate performance at 5:30 PM)
Alumni Band
Dear Mogadore Band Alumni and Current Students:
As the Mogadore school year is starting up, it is time to start thinking ahead to this year's Mogadore Alumni Band performance! The Alumni Band will be performing this year at our Homecoming Game, Friday, September 27. There are two rehearsals before the performance, the first being Monday, September 23 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM and the second being Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM both at MHS. High School Band students will need to attend both rehearsals. You are only need to attend one rehearsal to prepare for the event but are encouraged to attend both if you like! Music Education majors---contact Mrs. Bonitz for participation if the rehearsals do not fit into your schedules!
High School Band Uniform Criteria
As a reminder to our high school band students, the following are necessary regulations for our band uniforms:
· White Band Shoes, White Socks (above the ankle)
· Wool Uniform
· Issued Hat
· White Band Gloves ($3.00 for replacement)
· Green Band T-Shirt
· Minimal jewerly- neutral colored gauges, clear or no facial jewelry
· Nails must be natural in color
· Minimal make-up (to prevent rubbing on uniform, from face or HANDS)
· Hair should be of natural color and adhere to school rules
High School Solo and Ensemble
Preparation for the Ohio Music Education Association High School Solo and Ensemble event is beginning in the upcoming months. This a great opportunity for students to explore different styles of music, specific instrument techniques, and engage themselves outside of the general band curriculum. I highly recommend that all our high school students take this opportunity whether as a soloist or a participant in an ensemble. My experience has shown me that this can be one of the most rewarding, exciting, and challenging experiences for a young musician. This also provides opportunities for musical and individual growth. We hope that your student can participate, fill out the form below to get set up!
Youth Night
Wildcat Band Woodwinds
Wildcat Band Brass
Wildcat Band Woodwinds
O.H. Somers Instrumental Music News
Bravo, Sixth Grade Band
The sixth-grade band is off to a great start this year. Our daily rehearsals have been a mixture of review as well as new content. I am very excited with how well the band is playing!! A reminder for this month, our rehearsals will shift to Tuesday and Thursdays starting the week of September 30 to account for our incoming fifth grade band student’s rehearsals (Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays)
Fifth Grade Band Recruitment Meeting
Great Start, Fourth Grade Students!
We have some new instrumentalists again at O.H. Somers this school year, our fourth graders!! The fourth-grade students will be learning the basics of recorder playing in the coming weeks!! Throughout this school year, students will learn the fundamentals of instrument playing, reading music, and working with others. In addition, our students will be taking part in a program in conjunction with the Akron Symphony Orchestra performing a number of selections of classical repertoire in March. I am so excited to see the students eager to play this instrument and I look forward to a very musical year!
Stephanie Bonitz, Director of Bands
Email: mo_bonitz@mogadore.net
Website: www.mogadoreband.com
Location: 130 S Cleveland Ave, Mogadore, OH, USA
Phone: (330) 628-9943
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mogadore.bandboosters
Twitter: @MogadoreBands