Pep Band Info and Trip Rehearsal

Great show today from "The Pride of Shaker Heights!"  Just one more home game left.  This weekend is our college visitation weekend.  We will be taking a pep band to Brush on Friday night.  Sign-up sheets are posted outside the band room.  Freshmen and Sophomores are required to sign-up, and upperclassmen not going on a college visit are welcome if there is room.

 Monday is a trip rehearsal for those planning on going to Turkey.  Meet on the main field at 8:05 with instrument and flip folder, even if you are fully checked off.  Those not travelling will meet in sectionals, check for signs in the morning.

Game #10 Calendar Change and Cleveland Orchestra Concert

Our final game at Byers Field in Parma and been changed from Friday, October 26 to Thursday, October 25 at 7 PM.  The following day is High School conferences.

We are also excited to announce that the Cleveland Orchestra is coming to perform for all music students and selected classes during 4th and 5th periods on Thursday, October 11. They will be performing Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky. We suggest that all band students take some time and read up on this outstanding work prior to this performance. 

For the Orchestra assembly, the balcony will be reserved for band members only. All juniors and seniors, plus Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band underclassmen, will have seats there. Ninth and tenth grade concert band members will have seats downstairs. Students should report to the large auditorium before fourth period. Any students who have lunch 4th period should pack a lunch and eat in the band room during 6th period.

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal and Fundraiser Kick-off on 10/1

There is a Wind Ensemble rehearsal for those students who met the memorization expectations on Monday morning at 8:05 in the Band Room.  Be sure to have concert instruments with you.

All band students will receive information regarding this year's fundraiser on Monday morning as well.  This year we will be selling Malley's chocolate, Indian River Groves fruit, and the newly added Phoenix Coffee.  All profits from student sales will go to individual accounts and help defray the cost of this year's or future trips.  Information is also available on the Shaker Bands website on the Fundraiser page.

Friday's Rehearsal and Game #6

Tomorrow's rehearsal will be on the main field at 8:05 AM.  Band members need to wear tennis shoes during rehearsals on the new turf.  Wind Ensemble members need to check off all music for Saturday in order to participate in rehearsal on Monday.  Notes for missing the game or leaving after halftime are due first thing tomorrow morning.

Call time for Saturday's game will be 11AM in full uniform, without hats. We are still looking for more alumni/community band members to join the band during pre-game and halftime.  Rehearsal will be held on Saturday at 11 AM and music will be available then.

Game #5 info and Honors Credit

Call time tomorrow is 5 PM on the main field in full uniform.  All band members also need to bring their raincoats because there is a possiblilty of rain.  Woodwinds need to make sure to have their cases with them as they board the bus and in the stands.  We have over 220 members of "The Pride of Shaker Heights" that will be performing this week's show from memory.  Click here to see a list of our playing leaders.

Honors credit information is also available on the Forms and Info page.  Forms are due from concert group students on October 18.

Game #2 Recap and Wind Ensemble Auditions

On a great day for the entire Shaker community, "The Pride of Shaker Heights" put on a fantastic show at the grand opening of new turf field and track surface.  We were honored to be a part of such an historic day.  The marching band will take the field again this Saturday as we perform with our future band members when the 8th graders from Shaker Middle School join us for Mass Band.

All music for the Wind Ensemble auditions, including the newly added full percussion parts, can be on the audition music page.  A full explanation of the audition process, including a tentative schedule can be found here.

Game #2 Guidelines and Memorization Checks

As we prepare for our first home game of the season, and the ribbon cutting on the new field and track, we would like to thank our leaders who have stepped up and memorized their music or dance routines.  Click here to see a list of those who will be performing Saturday's on the new field from memory.

Since home games are different from away games where we travel together, here are some guidelines to follow for all band members.

-Be on the practice field at 11 a.m. in summer uniform (band polo, white pants, black shoes, black belt)
-Stay on school property during breaks

-No food or drinks other than water are permitted in the band stands on the new track

-All band members should be in the band stands by 12:30 p.m. for pregame
-Stay in the band stands during the first, second, and fourth quarters
-Pay attention to the game, cheer and be prepared to stand and play

-Be back in the stands in time to play between the third and fourth quarters
-Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the fourth quarter
-Everyone stays to the end of the game (including playing alma mater if we win)
-Keep the stands clean of water bottles and music

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" has been working hard and we are looking forward to putting on a great show for our home crowd!