Band Notes ⚓️
May the 4th Be With You!
Happy Star Wars Week!
May the 4th Be With You!! In the month of May we are finishing up leadership for next year (the last round of leadership positions will go out soon!), we try to finalize all things for our Seniors, and we begin to prepare for next marching season. BUT we can’t look too far ahead because ALL of us need to turn in assignments on time. Know, please make sure and get all of your work completed and turned in on time like the amazing Padawans I know you are!
If you have any questions, please message Mr. B.
Seniors! You will need to drop off your school owned instruments on May 26 or 27 from 2-4 in the HS parking lot. Schedule a time with Mr. Brunger!
Upcoming Due Dates
Band Booster Meeting This Thursday through ZOOM! Specific codes and passwords will be sent through REMIND
Topic: Mr. Brunger's Zoom Meeting 15 minute check ins (not required and only 15-20 minutes)
Monday May 4 @ 1:30- Check Google Classroom for the link (WEAR STAR WARS STUFF!!!)
Wednesday May 6 at 1:30- Check Google Classroom for the link
Thursday May 7 at 1:30- Jazz Band Check Google Classroom for the link
Thursday May 7 at 2:30 - JUNIOR Class Meeting (to talk about big sib/ lil' sib)
Friday May 8 at 1:30- Check Google Classroom for the link
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Due May 8
- 1st period Band: 1 SmartMusic assignment (not percussion), 1 COVID assignment
- 2nd period Band: 1 SmartMusic assignment (not percussion), 1 COVID assignment
- Jazz Band: 1 SmartMusic assignment (for percussion and winds)
- Percussion! Your assignment is in Google Classroom (and Flipgrid), 1 COVID assignment
Audition for the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony!
We are excited to announce the upcoming auditions for the 2020-21 Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony (CYWS), presented by the Cleveland Institute of Music. Our three ensembles are dedicated to performing the most advanced symphonic band repertoire available. All CYWS groups are open to woodwind, brass and percussion players entering grades 7-12 in fall 2020. Please encourage your outstanding students to audition and share this information with your colleagues.
To ensure the health and safety of our community, all CYWS auditions for the 2020-21 season will take place online via video recording. Submitting an online CYWS audition is easy – simply direct your students to cim.edu/cyws and click the “apply now” button.
Audition Requirements
- Woodwind/Brass: Prepared solo with contrasting sections/movements (fast/technical & slow/lyrical)
- Percussion: Snare drum solo and a mallet instrument solo (marimba or xylophone preferred) of their choice. Students may also submit an optional third solo on another instrument of their choice: e.g. drum set, quads, or timpani.
Membership Requirements
- Participating students must maintain membership in their school band program.
- If student is home-schooled or there is no music program at their school, then private music lessons will fulfill this requirement.
- Take private lessons on their band instrument.
- Students may audition if they are not currently taking private lessons.
- Upon acceptance into the program, students must enroll in lessons.
- The CIM Preparatory Division offers excellent private instruction on all instruments, and a 10% discount for all CYWS members. For more information, visit cim.edu/prep.
Rehearsal Times & Locations
- Saturdays, 9am to 11am (beginning August 2020 – May 2021)
- Cleveland Institute of Music (Kulas Hall) and CWRU (Wade Hall & Spartan Hall)
The CYWS program is a supplement to your school music program. We are committed to supporting the school band programs, and your school music obligations always take precedence over CYWS events. We are grateful for your support and enthusiasm, which are essential to making our program a continued success.
Attached you will find an audition flyer for our upcoming season. Please forward along to your students and let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to a wonderful season of music making!
Sincerely,
Dan Crain, Melissa Lichtler, Darren Allen
CYWS Co-Music Directors
Forms, Forms, Forms!
- Click HERE to suggest Shows and Music for next year! (they must be songs off of the 3 suggested sites)
John Philip Sousa & Louis Armstrong Award!
The votes are in! Announcements coming soon!
If you need to get a hold of Mr. B, you can message him through Remind
Parents!
Jazz Band!
Student Leadership
Photos!
Next year...new schedule?
The really nice thing about a Thursday evening rehearsal is that it will be like a dress rehearsal before the very next day’s performance. This means a stronger performance at the game!
Speaking of Next Year
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Contact us
Email: jbrunger@midviewk12.org
Website: midviewband.com
Location: 38199 Capel Road, Grafton, OH, United States
Phone: 440-748-2124 4303
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