Thursday's and Friday's Schedules

The week has gone so well and the last two days of band camp are upon us.  After so much hard work, the schedule for the final two days is as follows.

Thursday:
-Meet on the practice field at 8:30 a.m. 
-Pizza lunch will be provided by the band boosters at noon. 
-Following lunch, tuba players and percussionists will load the band bus with their equipment and return to the high school (students must arrange transportation both to and from the high school). 
-All other band students will continue rehearsing at the middle school until 3:00 p.m.

Friday:
-Meet at the high school practice field, call time will be set at the end of Thursday's rehearsal
-Squad day and morning rehearsal will end at 11:30 a.m. 
-Call time for the football game will be 5:00 p.m. on the practice field
-Full uniform (all items issued at the fitting, all black shoes and black socks) 
-It is possible that students who are not in the proper uniform may not march the halftime show.

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!