Band Camp Begins Monday

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" returns to the field on Monday as the marching band begins band camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Middle School.  All band members should report to the Middle School auditorium at 8:30 am.  Bring your instrument and flip folder, a lunch, sunscreen, and water.  Remember, shoes must be worn at all marching band rehearsals, no flip flops.

Senior uniform fittings will take place immediately following band camp until 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the high school.

Here's a short video from Percussion and Raiderette camp last week to help get you in the spirit!

Let's Talk Turkey!

Let’s Talk Turkey!


A meeting for parents interested in sending a son/daughter to Turkey

· When: Tuesday, August 28th
· Time: 7:00 pm.
· Shaker Hts. High School, Large Auditorium

Tom Deep and Jeff Goldsmith, of Grand Tours, will present information about the Shaker Band’s trip to Turkey, Chaperones, rules/expectations, and the Shadow Trip.

Friday 8/24 Schedule and Instrument/Music Pick-up

Due to the construction of the new high school field, the Preview Show scheduled for Friday, 8/24 has been cancelled.  Instead, we will be having Squad Day and a short rehearsal on Friday morning at the high school practice field.  The start time will be announced at band camp, but it will be over at 11:30 am.  We will then have a 5 pm call time on the practice field to prepare for our first game at Solon.

Percussion and Raiderette Camp starts this week.  Music is ready for all members and those who need marching instruments must pick them up on or before Thursday.  The band office is staffed daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

2012-2013 Forms Due Friday

Forms and fees from the 2012-2013 Information Packet are due to the High School band office by Friday, 7/27.  If you did not receive a packet, please contact the band office and one will be mailed to you or you can find all of the information and forms at shakerbands.org on the "Forms/Info" page. 

Those who want to pay their fees through "Pay For It" can find information under the "Activities" heading, not under "Fundraising" as indicated in the information packet.

Turkey Trip flyer and registration form

A flyer for the Spring 2013 Tour to Turkey, including a tentative day by day itinerary, can be found here.  The registration form, which needs to be completed and returned to the tour company per the instructions on the form, can be found here.  The registration deadline is September 14, 2012.

Final Memorial Day details

Just a few more points about the Memorial Day Parade.  Be sure to wear sunscreen and eat a good breakfast.  Hats are not permitted, but sunglasses are fine.  The parade will go on rain or shine.  The Band Boosters will have water available at the end of the parade route.  See you at City Hall tomorrow at 8:30!

Memorial Day Parade

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" will be marching in Shaker's Memorial Day Parade, on Monday, May 27.  Call time for this parade is 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall parking lot in summer uniform (band polo, white pants, black shoes, black socks, black belt).  There will be no equipment truck available for this parade, so students will need to transport their own equipment, including tubas and percussion. Here is a schedule for the day:

8:00-8:25 a.m.- Band room is open for instrument pick-up.
8:30 a.m.- Call time in City Hall parking lot for line up.
9:00 a.m.- Memorial Day ceremonies and parade begin.
10:30 a.m.- Parade ends at Thornton Park.
10:45-11:30 p.m.- Band room is open for instrument drop off.

Students will be performing "Fight Song" and "Salute to America's Finest" on the parade route, and selected students will be performing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the ceremony.