Winter Concerts 12/15 & 16

The SHHS Bands will present their Winter Concerts this week. Concert Ensemble (Clemens), Concert Winds (Kulikowski), and Symphonic Band (Crain) will perform on Tuesday, 12/15. Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band (Tyrrell), and Wind Ensemble (Hughes) will perform on Wednesday, 12/16. Both concerts begin at 7:30 PM in the High School Large Auditorium. Call time for all students is 6:45 PM in concert attire, and students are expected to stay for their entire concert. Join us for a great evening of music making!

Fruit is on it's way!

The fruit ordered from the Shaker Band Boosters 2015 Fruit Sale will available after the truck is unloaded on:

 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th starting at 4 p.m. through 6 p.m.

at Shaker Middle School (in the hallway of the Auditorium).

 

Everyone who ordered fruit is expected to help unload the truck and pick up their orders on Monday.

Please plan to arrive at 3:30 p.m. to help unload the truck, in case the truck arrives early.

 

Please Note:  We are unable to store your order. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

 

If you have any question regarding the pick up of your order, please contact Susan Rotatori (216-491-0788 - rrsrfam@aol.com) or Laurie Silver (lsilver3354@wowway.com),

 

Thanks again for your support of the Shaker Band Boosters 2015 Fruit Sale, and enjoy the fruit!

 

Susan and Laurie

Band Boosters Fruit Sale

Fruit Delivery Date and Malley's Reminder

Indian River Groves has contacted us to let us know that our tentative delivery date is Monday, December 7, after school at the Middle School. That date will be confirmed and we will have more definite times in the coming days. Any student who sold fruit is expected to either be there personally to unload the truck, or send a representative to help with the unloading and pick up process.

Orders for the Malley’s candy fundraiser are due by December 14!  To participate go to http://www.shakerbands.org/home/bandtripfundraiser.html and follow the prompts to register. No orders will be accepted after December 14.

For questions about the candy fundraiser contact Jen Proe at jgproe@gmail.com. For questions about the fruit fundraiser contact Susan Rotatori at rrsrfam@aol.com or Laurie Silver at lsilver3354@wowway.com.

Spain Tour Roommate Sign-up

Roommate sign-up for the Spain Tour will take place after school on Monday and Tuesday, 11/9 & 10, the Band Room. All roommates must be present to register and be current on their payments, having $1,100 in their Grand Tours account.

Uniform Turn-In and Fruit Sale Ending

Uniform collection for all non-travelling band members will be Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 7:30 to 8:40 in the Multi-Purpose room. Students will need to turn in all parts of the uniform except for t-shirts, polos, gloves and berets. This collection is only for students who are NOT travelling to Spain, collection for those who are travelling will take place in early April. Parents who would like to volunteer to help can contact Molly Markey at momarkey@wowway.com or Judy Malone at katzmalone@aol.com.

Also, a quick reminder: the Shaker Hts. Band Fruit Sale ends this Tuesday, Nov. 10th.  This year's fresh-from-the-grove Florida oranges and grapefruit are especially sweet and juicy and are healthy snacks. The fruit is picked, boxed and trucked directly to us. No fruit is picked and stored in a warehouse to be delivered to the grocery store.

 

All ordering is completed online. Go to www.shakerbands.org and locate "Fundraiser Information" in the right-hand column and follow the prompts. You will also find answers to frequently-asked-questions there. 

If your student has never ordered, an account  number needs to be set up.  Just e-mail the student's name, parent(s) name and e-mail address, and I will e-mail the account number back once it gets set-up in the system. 

You will be e-mailed with the delivery date which will be around the first two weeks in December.  The fruit delivery and pick-up is at the Shaker Middle School. 

All profits from the band student's individual sales go directly to their personal trip fund account, which is set up and managed by the District.  This money is applied when the student goes on the International Trip.  Profit margins on fruit sales range from 30 - 43% depending on the items sold.  If the student doesn't go on the trip, the fund may be transferred to a younger sibling in band or transferred to the General Band Trip Fund.

Note:  Malley's Candy Sale continues until December 14th.

Happy Selling,

Susan Rotatori

Shaker Band Boosters Board

Trip Fundraising

rrsrfam@aol.com

216-491-0788

Time and Uniform change for Game #10

As we have been announcing in class, the call time for Saturday, 10/31, is now Noon in full uniform, plus raincoat. Students who do not have their raincoats should arrive early to find them. We plan to leave for Euclid about 12:30, and hope to return around 5:30.

Marching Band Wrap-Up Meeting, 10/28

All band members will be meeting in the HS Large Auditorium without instruments on Wednesday, 10/28 to discuss the transition from Marching Band season to Concert Bands. Here are a few of the items that will be discussed as we prepare to wrap-up Marching Band:

Euclid Football Game

Our final football game of the season is this Saturday at Euclid High School. The call time is 11:00 a.m. in full marching band uniform. There will be a special concession stand just for the band located in the tent. Band members will be permitted to use this during third quarter break.

Uniform Turn-In

Students who are traveling to Spain must keep their marching band uniform and have it dry cleaned for the Spain trip. Students that are traveling to Spain will be required to submit a receipt from the dry cleaners, due by January 8, 2016. Students who will not be traveling on the Spain tour will turn in their marching band uniforms on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 before school in the Multi-Purpose room. Please note that this is a Tuesday school schedule, and first period begins at 8:47 a.m. More information will be available in the coming weeks.

Marching Instrument Turn-In

All students who are using school owned instruments for marching band will turn them in during first period from Wednesday, November 4 through Friday, November 6, 2015. At this time, we will be distributing concert instruments for those who may require them.

Locker Clean Out

All band students are asked to take home any marching band items such as shoes, clothing, lyre, flip folder, etc. to make the transition to concert band. The directors may relocate some individual student lockers depending on concert band placement and location. This will occur November 4 through 6, 2015. 

1st Quarter Grades

Grades for the first quarter will be submitted after school on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.  There are still several band students who have yet to complete make-up assignments for missed marching band performances and music memorization checks.  These students are asked to see Mr. Clemens and/or Mrs. Tyrrell to complete any outstanding assignments.  Any outstanding assignments will result in lost points and possibly lower grades for the first quarter. Please check Progress Book online and make note of any outstanding assignments and see the band directors as quickly as possible.

Game #8, Homecoming

Game #8, Homecoming, is Saturday, 10/17. Call time is 11 AM on the practice field in full uniform, but no hats or gloves. Saturday is Alumni/Community Band, so everyone is invited to join "The Pride of Shaker Heights" on the field during halftime, just be at the 11 AM rehearsal to get music and learn the short marching drill.  Students are released after halftime, but extra credit will be offered to those who stay for the second half.

On another note, the directing staff would like to thank the Administration, parents and community for their support in making this morning's Fox 8 performance. Most of all, we would like to thank 385 of the best band students in the country for their dedication to early rehearsals and one very long day to demonstrate why the marching band earns the title "The Pride of Shaker Heights." Great job Shaker!

It's Time For Kenny!

This is it! "The Pride of Shaker Heights" will be featured on Friday morning, 10/16, on the Fox 8 Morning Show with Kenny Crumpton! Call time for all band members is 6:30 AM, and it looks as though we will be able to perform outside in the stadium! Dress for all members is full uniform, including hats and gloves, as well as raincoats, just in case.

The approximate air times for the band segments are 6:55, 7:20, 7:45, 7:50, 8:10, 8:15, 8:40 and 8:55 AM. Each segment will include the band playing, with two Raiderette features, and several will include interviews with students. Even more fun would be to join us in the stadium! Please see the previous post regarding the parking shuttle for those who are planning to cheer on the band from the stands.

Students will be excused from second period to change and eat breakfast, provided by the Shaker Schools Foundation, so be sure to bring a change of clothes. Be sure to eat some breakfast and come prepared to show all of Cleveland what"The Pride of Shaker Heights" can do!

Spirit Breakfast and Parking for the Fox 8 Performance

In a late addition to an already busy week, the Raiderettes and the Drumline will be performing at the Spirit Breakfast on the front lawn of the High School on Thursday, 10/15.  All drummers who are available should meet on the front lawn at 7:45 AM with their equipment, and there will be donuts for those who participate.

Also, please read the following message from the Administration regarding parking on Friday for the Fox 8 performance:

The Marching Band and Raiderettes have been invited to perform on the Fox 8 Morning Show on Friday, October 16. Band members will be arriving at the school at 6:30 a.m. and performing eight live takes from 6:55 a.m. to 9 a.m., either at the Stadium or in the North Gym (depending on the weather) for Kenny Crumpton and a camera crew. While we encourage parents to attend and enjoy the event, parking at the High School is extremely limited, and parking lots are reserved for teachers and staff. To help ease the situation, we are offering a complimentary shuttle bus from Van Aken Center, 20121 Van Aken Blvd. The shuttle bus will leave Van Aken for the High School at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. The shuttle will leave the High School for the return to Van Aken at 8:30 a.m.

Homecoming Week & Fox 8 Performance

This coming week is a busy one for "The Pride of Shaker Heights," and it ends with the Alumni/Community Band on Saturday at the Homecoming Game.  Anyone interested in participating can find the music on shakerbands.org, and please call the band office at (216) 295-4233 so we know to expect you, or turn in the information form on the music page.

This week's rehearsal/performance schedule is as follows:

Tuesday: Rehearsal begins at 8:30 AM (15 minutes early) on the Main Field.

Wednesday: Rehearsal begins at 8:30 AM on the Main Field (the High School will be following the Tuesday schedule on Wednesday due to the PSAT).

Thursday: Rehearsal begins at 8:05 AM.

Friday AM: Call time is 6:30 AM in full uniform with raincoats on the Main Field (North Gym rain location) for the Fox 8 morning show with Kenny Crumpton.  The band will be featured in eight live takes from the stadium (or North Gym) between 6:55 AM and 9 AM. An expected schedule will follow. If we are outdoors, the community is invited to be a part of this great event and cheer on the band while we perform live for all of Greater Cleveland! Students will be excused from 2nd Period to eat breakfast (provided by the Shaker Schools Foundation) and change out of their uniforms.

Friday After School: Volunteers will be performing at the Homecoming Pep Rally, starting immediately after school.  Volunteers can earn extra credit or use this performance as a make-up assignment for a missed game.

Saturday: Call time is 11 AM in full uniform without hats or gloves for all students and the members of the Alumni/Community Band. This will be our only rehearsal together, and will include music rehearsal and a short marching drill (for those who are interested in marching and playing!). The Homecoming Game begins at 1 PM, with halftime around 2 PM.  All band students will be released following the halftime show due to arriving so early the previous morning, and volunteers will receive extra credit for returning during the 4th Quarter to play for the team and fans.

It's a big week for "The Pride of Shaker Heights." Let's show all of Cleveland what the Shaker Bands can do!

Game #7 at Brunswick, 10/9 & Fox Morning Show

The entire "Pride of Shaker Heights" will be travelling to Brunswick on Friday, 10/9, for another performance under the Friday night lights! Call time is 4:45 PM (location TBD) in full uniform (including all black shoes and long, black socks) with raincoats. We will rehearse, then load the busses, hopefully leaving around 5:15 PM. The bus ride is a long one, so expect us back some time around 10:30 PM.

Also, as we have been announcing, Shaker Marching Band will be featured on FOX 8’s Kickin’ It with Kenny on Friday, October 16 between 7 am and 9 am. Call time is 6:30 am in full uniform. Students will be excused from second period class so that they may eat breakfast, provided by the Shaker Schools Foundation, in the cafeteria. Parents, neighbors and anyone else is invited to come and watch. The show will be televised live on FOX 8. There will also be a recording of the show posted on FOX 8’s website. More specifics about times to see the band on live TV will be coming out next week. Please begin making transportation arrangements now so that we can have all 385 members there when the cameras start rolling!

Percussion Sectional and Spain Tour/Fundraiser Meeting on 10/6

There will be a Drumline sectional at 8 AM on Tuesday, 10/6, in the Band Room to rehearse for our upcoming performances.

During 1st period, all students going on the Spain Tour, and also those interested in participating in the Candy and Fruit Fundraisers, should report to the Large Auditorium at 8:47 AM sharp for a brief meeting regarding the fundraiser, a short Tour meeting including an explanation of Trip Group and roommate sign-ups, and music rehearsal.  Instruments and flip folders are mandatory for this meeting and rehearsal.

Students who are not traveling to Spain will go to the Choir Room for a group rehearsal.

Game #6 at Elyria, College Visitation

This weekend's game, 10/2 at Elyria, is College Visitation weekend. Students are either using this game as a make-up or have signed up to go for 10 extra credit points. We will be taking just over 100 students. Call time is 5 PM in the band room in Shaker attire, there is no uniform for this performance. We will take attendance on the busses as we depart. This is our longest bus ride of the season, so our return time may be late. Dress in layers, the forecast is calling for a chilly, windy evening.

Mandatory Trip Meeting and Jazz Ensemble Music

There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, 9/21, for all Spain travelers and their parents to cover a variety of topics, including a special meeting for Shadow Trip participants. The meeting will begin at 7 PM in the SHHS Large Auditotium and will be followed by the Shadow Trip meeting in the Small Auditorium. Mr Jeff Goldsmith from Grand Tours will be on hand for both meetings to present updates and answer any questions.

Jazz Ensemble audition music is now available on the "Jazz Auditions" page under the "High School" tab on shakerbands.org. Auditions begin October 5.

Game #4 at Strongsville

For the first time this season, the whole "Pride of Shaker Heights" will be hitting the road and traveling to Stongsville on 9/18. Call time for band members is 4:45 at the High School, field TBA, in full uniform, including hat/beret and gloves. We will have a short rehearsal, then pack and load the busses (we're up to 15 this year). The game will begin at 7, with halftime sometime around 8.  Our arrival back to Shaker will depend on a number of factors, but we expect to be home between 10 and 10:30.

Game 3 vs. JFK

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" is back at home again on Saturday, 9/12, and we'll be hosting the Class or 2020, the 8th Grade Bands of Shaker Middle School. Call time is 11 AM for HS band members on the practice field and 10:45 AM in the HS Choir Room for 8th Graders (follow the signs).  HS students should wear full uniform (including hat/beret and gloves) with raincoats, and 8th graders should wear a Shaker shirt or a red shirt and khaki pants. Lunch break will be around Noon, the game starts at 1 PM, and halftime should be around 2 PM. The rehearsal and show will take place rain or shine. Join us to see over 550 band students of the Shaker Schools performing together!

Bring a water bottle and eat breakfast!

A reminder for band members: call time is 11 AM on the practice field in summer uniform. Bring a water bottle to refill in the stands and eat a good breakfast!

Game #2 vs. East Tech

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" takes the field during their first home game this Saturday, 9/5, against East Tech. Call time is 11AM on the practice field in Summer Uniform (band polo, white pants, black belt, black shoes and black socks). The game starts at 1 PM and halftime should be around 2 PM. Students are required to stay for the whole game unless excused. The game should be over around 4 PM. As we have been discussing in rehearsals, everyone is required to have at least one piece to be performed memorized in order to receive full credit. With two weeks of great rehearsals since the Preview Show, we are looking forward to performing for our home crowd!

Spain Trip Update- Parent Meeting 9/21

Dear Shaker Band Students, Parents, Families & Friends,

The school year is off to a tremendous start.  This is a very exciting time for Shaker and especially the Shaker Bands.  This year’s marching band is the largest in Shaker history with over 400 members!  In addition, our tour to Spain is also shaping up to be our largest international tour.  We currently have over 450 travelers with nearly 300 student performers and over 150 Shadow Tour participants!  There is currently no waiting list for Spain registrations.  If you are still interested in the Spain Tour, there are limited spots available and we would encourage you to register as soon as possible.

This is a reminder that there is a mandatory meeting for all Spain travelers and parents on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:00PM in the High School Large Auditorium.  At this important meeting, you will receive an updated itinerary, Spain calendar of events, including all deadlines for payments, forms and documents, and other vital tour update information.  Mr. Jeff Goldsmith from Grand Tours will be present to discuss the tour planning process and answer any questions.

The Agenda for this meeting is as follows:

•          Student Eligibility
•          Passports
•          Flights
•          Medical Forms
•          Hotel Room Signup Procedures
•          Bus Signup Procedures
•          Itinerary Update
•          Phone/Money/Meals
•          Other important information

GrandTours has finalized the pricing for the Family & Friends Tour (Shadow) and will be sending out invoices for both tour programs this week.  The price for the Family & Friends Tour is $100 higher ($3,395) than the student tour due to slightly higher airfare, hotel, and program costs. Those that have selected land-only pricing or a single room will also have these amounts reflected on the invoice. The tour price reflected on your invoice is based on your choice of payment method (check or debit/credit card) as outlined during registration. Your next tour payment is due by September 30, 2015. Invoices will be sent by e-mail to the address used to register. SHHS Fundraising will not be applied to GrandTours invoices until the final payment. The SHHS Staff will notify parents by e-mail of individual fundraising account balances prior to the September meeting.

At the conclusion of the general meeting, all Shadow Tour participants will be invited to a separate meeting in the Small Auditorium, conducted by Mr. Jeff Goldsmith, to discuss the Shadow Tour itinerary, procedures, and hotel rooms. 

The band directors are looking forward to a highly successful year working with our amazing group of students.  We look forward to seeing you at the Spain Tour meeting on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 7:00PM.  If you have any questions regarding the Spain Tour contact Mr. Dan Crain at crain_d@shaker.org  or call the High School Band Office at 216-295-4233.

Sincerely,

SHHS Band Directors

Game #1 and Chaperone Request

This weekend's game is on Saturday, 8/29 at University School.  Due to the stadium size, only squad leaders and those who participated in the Convocation Band last week will be attending.  Call time is 11 AM in the Band Room in Summer Uniform (band polo shirt, white pants, black shoes, black socks and black belt).

Due to the size of our marching band, we are in need of many band bus chaperones this year. We will be taking 14 buses to each away game.  We are hoping to have 25 volunteers for each away game to cover all the buses. Luckily, there are only 3 away games that we need to staff. And as an added perk, you get to get into away football games for free! If you are interested in helping us out, please click here to sign up.

Cleveland.com Article Published Online

The feature on the 400 member "Pride of Shaker Heights" from last week's band camp has been published on cleveland.com by reporter Maura Zurick.  Click here to view the story, photos and videos.

Band Camp at HS on 8/21, Preview Show at Noon

After a week of hard work, the 400 member "Pride of Shaker Heights" will take the field tomorrow for our annual Preview Show. Call time for band members is 9:30 on the HS practice field (don't forget it's squad day) and the Preview Show is at noon in the HS stadium. All are invited to see the largest marching band in the state in their first performance of the year as we play memorable movie hits from John Williams and march a drill that includes a 150 foot tall Indiana Jones running away from a boulder and the fan favorite script Shaker!

Cleveland.com Reporter and Thursday, Day 4

A big thanks to Maura Zurick from Cleveland.com for stopping by camp today. Be on the lookout for her videos and pictures, as well as a few interviews with some of our seniors.

Band camp Thursday is rain or shine, so come prepared. We will be outside marching if the rain is light enough. There will also be a pizza lunch provided by the band boosters.

Tubas and percussion will load equipment after lunch and then head over to the high school. They will need to arrange transportation over to the high school, as well as a ride home from there.

Freshmen uniform fittings are 3 to 7 in the High School Multi-purpose Room.

Reporter at Band Camp and Soph Uniform Fittings

We will be hosting a reporter from Cleveland.com at band camp tomorrow! This is the same reporter that featured the band in an article last year on our trip to Byers Field. There is no required uniform, but students are encouraged to wear Shaker gear due to the fact that there will be a number of photos taken. Don't forget Sophomore uniform fittings are from 3 to 6 on Wednesday.

Band Camp begins Monday, 8/17

Band Camp for "The Pride of Shaker Heights" begins Monday, 8/17. Squad Leaders will meet in the HS band room at 8 AM for convocation. All other band members will meet in the MS auditorium at 8:30 AM. Bring water, a lunch and sunscreen, we will be outdoors and it will be hot! Be sure to eat breakfast and, as always, no flip flops, close-toed shoes only.

Rookie Day Friday, 8/14

Rookie Day for freshmen and new members (except percussion and Raiderettes) is Friday, 8/14, at the Middle School. Meet at 8:30 sharp in the auditorium. Bring water, a lunch, and sunscreen, as well as your instrument, lyre and flip folder. Those who returned the Academy Music order form will pick up their items when they arrive.

Countdown to Band Camp!

The drumline and Raiderettes continue working hard at their camps, and the directors are looking forward to starting Band Camp next week! Here are a few reminders as we are 5 days out from seeing "The Pride of Shaker Heights" take the field:

-Rookie Day for the class of 2019 and other new members to the band is Friday, 8/14.  Rookie Day takes place from 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the Middle School.  All participants should bring a lunch, water and sunscreen, as well as their instrument, lyre and flip folder. Meet in the auditorium at 8:30 AM sharp.

-School instruments must be picked up on Thursday, 8/13, from 8 AM to 4 PM.  The band office will not be staffed on Friday, 8/14, due to Rookie Day.

-All Squad Leaders should be at Rookie Day at 12:45 for the indoor rehearsal and to prepare for Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday.  Squad Leader call time is 8 AM Monday in the High School band room.

-More info to come as we get closer to camp, so keep checking back!

Percussion and Raiderette Camp Satrts Monday, 8/10

Percussion and Raiderette Camp begins on Monday, 8/10 at the High School. Percussion will meet in the Choir Room at 8:30. Raiderettes will meet in the South Gym at 9. Be sure to bring a lunch, sunscreen and water!

300 band forms collected, 130 to go

Thank you so much to those of you who have returned the forms that were included in the Information Packet.  While we have nearly 300 students confirmed as being a part of the "Pride of Shaker Heights," we are still waiting to hear from 130 others! It looks as though this will be the largest marching band in Shaker history, and the largest in Ohio, but without an accurate count of how many will participating in band next year, we are not able to plan accordingly for instrument and uniform needs, or begin writing drill for our John Williams theme show. If you have not already returned your forms, please contact the band office by email or phone as soon as possible to let us know your intentions, even if you will not be participating in band next year. We want to be sure to plan for every student who will be a part of one of the largest marching bands in the country!

We're looking forward to a great year!
The Shaker Band Staff

Information Packet Forms Due Monday, July 27

The forms included in the 2015-2016 Shaker Bands Information Packet are due Monday, July 27.  They can be mailed to the High School, attn: Band Department,  or dropped off in the box labeled "Band Forms" on the front desk of the Main Office. With a band this large, it is important for us to know exactly who will be participating, so phone calls will be made next week to those who have not yet turned in forms.  If you received a packet but will not be participating in band, please call the band office at 295-4233 or email Mr. Clemens (clemens_j@shaker.org) or Mrs. Tyrrell (tyrrell_g@shaker.org) to inform us of your decision and we will remove you name from our list.

Extra forms for those who either did not receive a packet or need replacements are available on the marching band page of shakerbands.org.

2015-2016 Mailing Address Changes

We will be sending out the information packet for the 2015-2016 school year on Tuesday, 6/30.  In the band office we use a different database than the school office for addresses and other student information.  All those newly enrolled to band (either freshmen, transfers, or returning upperclassmen) have been entered into our database with the addresses on file with the school.  We ask that returning members who have either moved in the last year or who have not received band mailings in the past, or new members who know their address on record with the school is not current please contact Mr. Clemens at clemens_j@shaker.org or call the band office at (216) 295-4233 with your current address so we can update our database.

Spain Tour Update- Including Chaperone and Shadow Tour Info

Dear Shaker Band Parents, Students, and Friends,

We have had an overwhelmingly positive response for the 2016 Spain Tour registration.  We currently have over 300 people registered for the tour.  This is quickly shaping up to be one of the largest and most exciting international tours yet for the Shaker Band. As of today, GrandTours has secured enough air seats for all registered students/staff/potential chaperones and is now working to secure additional group air seats for the Family & Friends Tour.

During the month of May, Mr. Dan Crain and Mr. Bill Hughes, Shaker Band Directors, travelled to Spain on a site inspection tour.  We are happy to report that we have some incredible performance venues for the tour, including joint exchange concerts with local Spanish bands.  We took the time to ensure that all locations the band will visit are safe, appropriate, educational and of cultural significance.  While we know that we cannot cover all that Spain has to offer, we are confident that this tour will provide everyone with an authentic and enduring perspective of Spain.

Family & Friends Tour (Shadow Tour)

While registering student travelers, several adults indicated their interest in the Family & Friends tour (shadow tour).  Once GrandTours finalizes the group air space for this program, enrollment will be limited to the number of seats that can be secured.  If you have already registered and indicated that you want to be part of the Family & Friends Tour, you will eventually receive a separate e-mail indicating the final tour price and that your registration is confirmed. In order to make things easier for everyone, we have decided to use the same registration site for the Family & Friends Tour.  

The registration website is www.regonline.com/1602shaker

The passcode is 1602. 

Please check the appropriate box indicating that you are registering for the Family & Friends Tour. If you already registered as a Family & Friends Tour participant, while registering your student, then you need to take no further action as GrandTours has the information needed at this time.

NEW FAMILY & FRIENDS TOUR REGISTRATION NOTE: IF USING THE SAME E-MAIL YOU ORIGINALLY USED TO REGISTER YOUR SON/DAUGHTER, USE THE “START A NEW REGISTRATION” LINK ONCE YOU ENTER THE SYSTEM. YOU WILL THEN HAVE YOUR ABILITY TO ADD YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE EXISTING STUDENT REGISTRATION RECORD.

Family & Friends Tour Pricing: Please be advised that the Family & Friends Tour pricing will be somewhat higher than the student program due to more expensive group air space, upgraded hotels, and an anticipated smaller number of passengers on the motor coaches. GrandTours will publish a final tour price to all Family & Friends Tour participants once group air space is secured. All F&F tour invoices will be adjusted to the final price once it is published. You may choose to cancel your F&F tour registration with a full refund until September 30.

We estimate the Family & Friends Pricing to be:

·         $3495 (Payment by check)
·         $3650 (Payment by debit/credit card)
·         Land-only TBA once group air is secured
·         $395 Single Room Supplement (Payment by check)
·         $410 Single Room Supplement (Payment by debit/credit card)

Payment due dates and the cancellation policy will be published on your tour invoice.

Chaperones

We have had an equally impressive number of adults indicate that they are interested in participating as chaperones on the tour and we would like to thank everyone in advance for your willingness to help our students.  The band directors are currently in the process of reviewing chaperone needs based on the number of students registered.  If you have indicated that you are interested in being a chaperone, the band directors will contact you directly by the end of July. 

We are looking forwarding to an exciting international tour experience.  If you have any questions regarding the Spain tour, please contact Mr. Crain via e-mail at Crain_d@shaker.org, or at the high school band office (216) – 295 – 4233.  We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer. 

Sincerely,
Dan Crain & Bill Hughes
Shaker Heights Band Directors

Spain Tour 2016 Registration Deadline Approaching

We currently have 224 people registered for the 2016 Spain Trip.  Registration will close this Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:00PM.  The initial trip deposit of $200.00 is due to Grand Tours by Friday, June 19, 2015.  Spots are filling up quickly.  If you register after the deadline, you’ll be placed on a waiting list until additional airspace becomes available and the price of your trip may increase subject to airline ticket fees.  If you have any questions regarding the Spain Trip, please contact Mr. Crain at crain_d@shaker.org or at the high school band office at 216-295-4233.

Memorial Day Parade on 5/25

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" has one final performance on Monday, 5/25, for the Shaker Heights Memorial Day Parade. Here's the timeline for the day:

8 AM- SHHS will be open for students to pick up instruments
8:30 AM- Call time at City Hall
9 AM- Ceremony at City Hall
9:30 AM- Parade steps off
10:30 AM- Parade arrives at Thornton Park

SHHS will be open briefly following the parade.

Dress for the parade is summer uniform (band polo, white pants, black socks, black shoes, and black belt). 190 band students have memorized their music for the parade! Those that have not need to have their flip folders with them.

Spain Tour Info Meeting Links

If you missed the Spain Trip Registration Kick-off Meeting, don’t worry - all is not lost.  We have posted links to all materials needed for the trip on our Shaker Bands Website.  We hope that you’ll join us on our trip to Spectacular Spain!

Spain Trip Brochure

This contains information about the price of the trip, a tentative itinerary, and registration instructions. 

Spain Trip Slideshow Presentation

This contains detailed information including information about our trip process, philosophy, tentative itinerary with high resolution photos, and detailed information about registration instructions.

Registration Website Link

All registrations for the Spain trip will be handled online.  All monies will be sent directly to our tour company GrandTours.  Please do not send any payments to Shaker Heights High School. 

Registration website: www.regonline.com/1602Shaker

The passcode is 1602

Important Dates

The registration window will close on June 12, 2015.   The initial deposit of $200.00 is due to GrandTours by June 19, 2015.  If you register after the June 12 deadline, you’ll be placed on a waiting list until additional airspace becomes available, and the price of your trip may increase depending on airline ticket fees. 

Family & Friends Tour (Shadow Tour)

The Shadow tour is a separate trip available to parents, family members, and friends who wish to share in the experience of the band’s 2016 tour to Spectacular Spain.  The tour program will mirror the band’s itinerary and participants will attend all concerts performed by the band.  If you are interested in the Shadow Tour, you’ll be able to indicate this by clicking on a box during the student registration.

Chaperone Interest Form

If you are interested in being a chaperone on the trip, please download and complete the Chaperone Interest Form found on the Shaker Bands website.  You may download, scan and e-mail the completed form to Mr. Crain at Crain_d@shaker.org, or turn it in at Shaker Heights High School Band Office.  Please turn in completed forms by June 12, 2015.

Spain Trip Registration Kickoff Meeting

Shaker Heights Marching Band to Tour Spain Spring Break 2016

Spain Trip Registration Kickoff Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

7:00PM

High School Large Auditorium

The Shaker Heights High School Marching Band will embark on a concert performance tour of Spain during Spring Break 2016!

On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the High School Large Auditorium there will be a very important informational meeting for parents, students, and family members interested in the trip.  Information regarding trip dates, price, payment schedule and itinerary will be discussed, as well as registration instructions. 

For more information regarding the band trip, please visit The Shaker Bands website at www.shakerbands.org.  If you have questions regarding the band trip, please contact Mr. Crain in the high school band office at 216-295-4233 or at crain_d@shaker.org.  We hope to see you at the meeting on Tuesday night!

2016 International Trip

We are very excited to announce the destination for our next Shaker Bands trip!  Spring Break 2016 the Shaker Heights High School Marching Band will travel to Spectacular Spain!  Online registration for the trip is due by June 12, 2015 and the initial deposit of $200.00 is due by June 19, 2015. 

All band members and families are invited to attend our Registration Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the High School Large Auditorium.  At the meeting you’ll get to see a wonderful presentation showcasing our Spanish destinations as well as receive important information about the planning of the trip.  Trip registration will be open from May 12 – June 12, 2015. 

When travelling with a group the size of ours, the biggest challenge is securing enough airspace for the flights.  If you register for the trip by June 12, 2015 we can guarantee your seat and the price.  If you register after the deadline, you’ll be put on a waiting list until additional flights become available, and the price of your trip may increase depending on the airline ticket fees.

Please download the Trip Flyer from the Shaker Bands Website for further information.  We look forward to seeing everyone in Spectacular Spain!

OMEA Contest Times

The Shaker Bands will be performing next weekend at Kenston High School for the OMEA District VII Large Group Adjudicated Event.  Each group has a different call time and performance time over the course of the weekend.  A detailed letter with a full schedule and tips has been sent home, but here is a quick overview of call, performance, and departure times for the weekend:

Friday, March 6
Wind Ensemble- Call: 2:08 PM (during 10th Period), Perform: 4:55 PM, Leave Kenston: 7:15 PM
Symphonic Band- Call: 3:00 PM, Perform: 6:05 PM, Leave Kenston: 7:45

Saturday, March 7
Concert Ensemble (Clemens)- Call: 10:45 AM, Perform: 1:30 PM, Leave Kenston: 3:15 PM
Concert Winds (Kulikowski)- Call: 11:45 AM, Perform: 2:30 PM, Leave Kenston: 4:15 PM
Concert Band (Pocaro)- Call: 1:00 PM, Perform: 3:45 PM, Leave Kenston: 5:30 PM

Driving Directions to Kenston High School- (17425 Snyder Rd. Chagrin Falls, 44023)

The students have been working so hard, we hope you are able to join us for some great music making!

Take I-271 S to Rt. 422 E (exit 27A) - you will take 422 E for about 10 miles.  Take the Rt. 306 exit, stay in the middle lane and turn left onto Rt. 306 N.  Turn right onto Bainbridge Road – you will take this road for about 2 miles.  You will travel through two stop lights and Kenston High School is on your left just after the second stop light.

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal on 2/25 at 7:45 AM

Even with the adjusted Tuesday schedule being used on Wednesday, 2/25, the Wind Ensemble will begin their rehearsal with Mr. Curfman at 7:45 AM in the Large Aud. Freshmen are excused from the rehearsal for testing. Please see the previous post for the complete schedule for all bands.

Band Concert Cancelled 2/24

Unfortunately, due to school being closed, the Contest Preview Concert has been cancelled for 2/24 and will not be rescheduled.  In order to continue our preparations for Contest, one of our Guest Adjudicators, Scott Curfman, has agreed to come in during 1st period over the next week to work with our groups in a Master Class set-up during band class.  Each group will be assigned a day to come to school about 20 minutes early to prepare and perform, then spend the rest of the period working with the Mr. Curfman.  The schedule is as follows:

2/25: Wind Ensemble (Hughes), Meet 7:45 in the Large Aud
2/26: Concert Ensemble (Clemens), Meet 7:45 in the Large Aud
2/27: Symphonic Band (Crain), Meet 7:45 in the Choir Room
3/2: Concert Winds (Kulikowski), Meet 7:45 in the Large Aud
3/3: Concert Band (Pocaro), Meet 8:30 in the Large Aud

Parents will be able to see this music performed at OMEA Contest at Kenston on Friday, 3/6 (Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band) and Saturday, 3/7 (All three Concert Groups).  Performance times and a full schedule for the weekend will be available soon.

Contest Preview Concert

Even with our weather challenges, the Shaker Bands will be performing their Contest Preview Concert on Tuesday, February 24, beginning at 7 PM in the SHHS Large Auditorium.  We will be operating in contest format for the evening, with each band having a different call, performance and dismissal time.  Call and performance times are as follows:

Concert Ensemble (Clemens): Call Time- 6:20 in Band Room, Perform- 7:00
Concert Winds (Kulikowski): Call Time- 6:45 in Choir Room, Perform- 7:25
Concert Band (Pocaro): Call Time- 7:10 in Band Room, Perform- 7:50
Symphonic Band (Crain): Call Time- 7:30 in Choir Room, Perform- 8:15
Wind Ensemble (Hughes): Call Time- 7:40 in Balcony, Perform- 8:45

All groups, except Wind Ensemble. will watch the performance of the group that follows them.  Wind Ensemble will watch Concert Band's performance before going to warm up.