High School Concerts and Chamber Festival

All five High School concet bands and the Jazz Ensemble will be performing next week on two separate concerts. On Monday, December 12, the Concert Band (Mr. Pocaro), Jazz Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble (Mr. Deep) will be performing. On Thursday, December 15, the Concert Winds (Mr. Kulikowski), Concert Ensemble (Mr. Clemens), and Symphonic Band (Mr. Hughes) will be performing. Both concerts begin at 7:30 in the High School Large Auditorium.

Also, don't forget that the Second Annual Chamber Festival is coming up after Winter Break on February 11, 2012. It's not too early to begin thinking about ensembles and picking out solos. All Honors Credit students are expected to participate in this event.

Fruit Sale Delivery

The fruit delivery has been scheduled for Thursday night at 6:45 PM at the Middle School. Everyone who sold fruit needs to be present or send a representative to help unload the truck.

Band Uniform Collection- More Volunteers Needed!

Thank you to those who have already confirmed that they will be able to help with Band Uniform Collection this Saturday, October 29. More volunteers are needed to help make this process go as smoothly and as quickly as possible. Please email Lynn Yule at lynn.yule@akzonobel.com if you can help out. There will be a brief volunteer training at noon in the South Gym. Collection will start following the Half-Time Show for students with permission to leave then, and will continue with students being dismissed in groups during the second half of the game. With enough volunteers we hope to complete Collection by about an hour after the football game ends. Thank you for your support!

City Council Meeting Regarding Turf Fields, 10/24

We as co-presidents of the Band Boosters would like to make sure band families are aware of a community wide effort of the Turf Field and All Weather Track Initiative committee to bring turf fields/new track to Shaker. Click here for more information on this issue. The marching band would certainly benefit from turf fields -- having a mud free place to practice on as well as perform on! To show your support on this initiative, you are invited go to the City Council meeting this Monday, October 24th at 7 pm. We will be discussing this initiative at our next Band Boosters meeting November 7th (7 pm, HS band room).

Julianne McKinzie & Holly Wang, co-presidents, Band Boosters

Game #9 at Warrensville Heights

This week's performance is a Pep Band performance at Warrensville Heights. The game begins at 3:30. Students who signed up to participate should meet in the Shaker High School band room at 2:30. There is no uniform for this performance, please wear Shaker attire.

Senior Show Corsages

Attention Band Senior Parents:
Football Boosters have extended the deadline for ordering corsages and boutonnieres for the Senior Show. Anyone interested in ordering flowers can email spj175618@email.phoenix.edu with their order. Payment should be made to the Shaker Raider Football Club c/o Sara Jackson 2644 Kemper Road 44120. Click here for the order form.

Senior Show/Uniform Collection News

After a fantastic Homecoming performance, it is now time to start talking about the end of the season. Two main items to wrap up the season are uniform collection and Senior Recognition Day.

Marching Band Uniform Collection

Marching band uniforms will be collected on Saturday 10-29-11 in the South Gym following the football game. Please make sure that all pants, jackets, raincoats, hats, braids and suspenders are handed in at that time. Band members will need a change of clothes on that day. If you would like to volunteer with collection please contact Lynn Yule at lynn.yule@akzonobel.com (216-991-2532).

Senior Recognition- 10/29/11

Attention Marching Band and Raiderette SENIORS! The Senior Show is fast approaching. Please see the attached letter regarding the show and senior recognition. It asks you to respond ASAP to confirm the names of your escorts. For questions about the senior show, please contact Heidi Robertson at vitzrob@gmail.com.

Game 6 pics and Game 7 tip sheet

Even in the mud and rain, "The Pride of Shaker Heights" put on an excellent show this past Saturday at Cleveland Heights. You can see some pictures from the game here.

Game 7 is this Thursday, 10/6, at Byers Field in Parma. While we are travelling, it is technically a home game, so we are responsible for pre-game and will need to arrive in time to put on the pre-game show. Call time will be 4:45 in full uniform on the main field. You can find this week's tip sheet with further information here. Please plan on coming to support the team and the band and to fill up this huge stadium. This will be your last chance to see the full "Hard Rock Show" and the final performance of "Born to be Wild" with the chopper!

Mass Band Pictures and Video

It was an absolute pleasure to have the Class of 2016 join the Pride of Shaker Heights on the field for the halftime show at this Saturday's game. On what turned out to be a beautiful day, the future members of the Raider Band put on a fantastic show when they joined the current band to create a combined group of nearly 500 members. Here is a photo album from the game.

Videos can also be found for pregame, the Hard Rock Halftime Show, the Combined Performance, and the Drumline Cadences.

Oh no... We're falling behind!

We are falling behind in the Kleenex giveaway! At the last check we were in 94th place, and only the top 100 get the $5,000. We need everyone who is eligible to vote before midnight Wednesday or we may miss out. Here are the steps:

1. Friend Kleenex.
2. Select Field Trips.
3. Register yourself.
4. Select Shaker Heights High School (either by name or zip code)
5. Select "Support Your School"

Contact your friends and neighbors and let's pull through for the Pride of Shaker Heights!

66th with one day left!!!

Shaker Band supporters have come through in a big way and we are now in 66th place in the Kleenex $5,000 field trip giveaway! The contest ends tomorrow, so, if you are over 18 and have not yet done so, please log in to Facebook and follow these steps:

1. Friend Kleenex.
2. Select Field Trips.
3. Register yourself.
4. Select Shaker Heights High School (either by name or zip code)
5. Select "Support Your School"

Just one more day! Thanks again for your support!

74th place!!! But keep voting...

Thanks to your gracious support, Shaker High is now up to 74th place in the Kleenex field trip giveaway on Facebook! If we stay in the top 100, we will win $5,000 towards our next band trip. We still need more votes because we are only 16 votes from being out of the running. If you are over 18 and have not yet done so, please follow the steps below:

1. Friend Kleenex on Facebook.
2. Select Field Trips.
3. Register yourself.
4. Select Shaker Heights High School (either by name or zip code)
5. Select "Support Your School"

Thanks again for your support and Go Raiders!

Just 6 schools away from $5K...

We are just six positions away from earning $5,000 from the Kleenex field trip giveaway on Facebook. Anyone over 18 can follow the instructions below to vote for Shaker High School:

1. Friend Kleenex on Facebook.
2. Select Field Trips.
3. Register yourself.
4. Select Shaker Heights High School (either by name or zip code)
5. Select "Support Your School"

Remember, you must be over 18 to vote, or the school will be disqualified. Voting ends on 9/14, so sign up and support the band program today!

Game #2 Pictures and Wind Ensemble Rehearsal

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" lived up to their name and received many compliments, as well as a standing ovation, from the crowd at Avon Lake last Friday. Pictures from Game #2 can be found here.

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, last year's Wind Ensemble members will be rehearsing together during first period to begin sight-reading literature for this year's performances. They will not be working on any of the audition music. Last year's members need to bring their concert instruments to rehearsal. All other band members will meet in sectionals.

Game #2 at Avon Lake & Kleenex Field Trip Grant

We will be in summer uniform tomorrow night due to the heat!!!

Game #2 is Friday, 9/2, at Avon Lake. Call time will be 5:15 on the main field in summer uniform (this is a change from the tip sheet due to the latest forecast). Arrival time back at the High School will be approximately 11:15 PM.

Parents, you can help earn the band $5,000 in field trip expenses from Kleenex. Adults who are members of Facebook can friend Kleenex and vote for "Shaker Heights High School." The top 100 schools earn $5,000 to be used towards field trip expenses. Students may not participate or the group will be disqualified. The contest only runs through September 14, and Shaker is currently 425, but not many votes away from making the cut. While on Facebook, like "The Official Shaker Bands" and get news and updates there as well.

Game #1 vs. Solon

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" did an amazing job in their first game performance Saturday afternoon. Click here to see a photo album from Saturday's game. You can also see a video of the halftime performance here.

This week's game is Friday night, 9/2, at Avon Lake High School. Additional information will follow, but expect a call time of 5:15 PM on Friday evening.

Audition Information

Wind Ensemble audition music is available at the back of the band room. Click here for a letter detailing all audition information. The audition schedule for Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble/Combo, and Symphonic Band is as follows:

Wind Ensemble

-Music available August 24

-Auditions begin September 9

-Results posted September 16

Jazz Ensemble/Combo

-Music available September 12

-Auditions begin September 21

-Results posted September 28

Symphonic Band

-Music available September 16

-Auditions begin October 3

-Results posted October 14

Practice hard and good luck!

First Week of School Info and Preview Day Pics

Students must have instruments for first period rehearsal on Tuesday, August 23, the first day of school. Lockers will be available starting Tuesday for students to leave their instruments at school, just check the signs for locker assignments. Students need to bring a combination lock for security.

Our first game is this Saturday, 8/27, at home against Solon. More information about that performance will follow.

Here is a link to a picture album from Preview Day and Squad Day. Video from the Preview Show will be posted soon.

Preview Day Info

Band camp continues rolling along, with another hard day of work behind us. The Band Boosters will be providing lunch on Thursday, and then percussion and tuba players will be loading the bus immediately after lunch and heading back to the high school early.

Preview Day is Friday, August 19, at the High School. Students will arrive early for rehearsal, time TBA, then will perform their 2011 halftime show in the stadium at noon. Friday is also Squad Day, which is always a lot of fun.

As an appetizer, here is a video of rehearsal this afternoon...

Excellent First Day

The 2011-2012 edition of “The Pride of Shaker Heights” had an amazing first day, dodging the raindrops and a crazy schedule to march and play half the opener by the end of a great day. Dry out and get some much deserved rest tonight, because we’re back at it at 8:30 on the middle school practice field in the morning.

Band Camp starts Monday

After an awesome Percussion/Raiderette Week and Rookie Day, Band Camp starts Monday at Shaker Middle School for all band members. Meet at 8:30 AM in the auditorium, then it's up to the field to find out your squads and start with music and drill prep. Be sure to wear shoes (absolutely no flip flops!!), bring water and a lunch, and come prepared to work hard! This year is going to be epic!

Academy Music Order Form & Deadline Reminder

Just a reminder that forms included in the information packet are due to the band office at the High School by this Friday, July 22. Here is a link to the order form for flip folders and lyres from Academy Music. If you need a flip folder or lyre, please return this form to the band office as soon as possible with a check made out to "Academy Music." Any orders received to the band office will be available for pick up on Rookie Day or the first day of Band Camp.

Browns Game Performance Cancelled

For those of you who have received the summer packet, you may have noticed the Browns Game performance that was scheduled for September 11. Unfortunately, that performance has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. While we were hoping to showcase the Shaker Band in such a large venue, there were some issues that we were not able to work around. We apologize for the disappointing news, and hope you will enjoy the rest of your summer.

Great Job!!!

The Pride of Shaker Heights did a great job at the Memorial Day Parade today! Awesome job to everyone involved, and especially to the over 160 students who played the parade music from memory. We received many compliments over the course of the route from parents, community members, and veterans, and the band looked and sounded great even in the heat and sun. Nice job and see you in the morning!

Ice Cream Social in North Gym

Tonight's Ice Cream Social concert will be held in the Shaker Heights High School North Gym. Featuring performances from all five High School bands, plus special guest French horn and trumpet players from across the district, it's sure to be a great evening of music. The concert begins at 6:30 with the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band performing together, followed by all three Concert groups performing together immediately afterward. Ice cream will be for sale, so plan on coming and having a great time as we say goodbye to our band seniors!

All OMEA Contest Performances Cancelled

All events at the OMEA Large Group Contest scheduled for this weekend at Mentor High School have been cancelled due to severe weather. The contest will not be rescheduled.

Thank you to the students for all of your hard work and committment to this performance and the band program. Shaker would have been the only district to send bands in Class AA, A, B, B, and B.

OMEA Contest March 11 & 12

OMEA Large Group Contest will take place on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at the Mentor Fine Arts Center at Mentor High School. All five SHHS bands will be performing. All bands will meet at SHHS, ride buses to Mentor, perform, and return on buses to SHHS. Each band has its own call time, performance, and return time schedule, which can be found below.

Symphonic Band (Mr. Hughes) performs on Friday, March 11. Call time is 5:00 PM at SHHS. Performance time is 8:35 PM at Mentor High School. Approximate return time to SHHS is 11:00 PM.

Wind Ensemble (Mr. Deep) performs on Friday, March 11. Call time is 5:30 PM at SHHS. Performance time is 9:10 PM at Mentor High School. Approximate return time to SHHS is 11:30 PM.

Concert Ensemble (Mr. Clemens) performs on Saturday, March 12. Call time is 6:30 AM at SHHS. Performance time is 9:30 AM at Mentor High School. Approximate return time to SHHS is 11:45 AM.

Concert Winds (Mr. Kulikowski) performs on Saturday, March 12. Call time is 7:30 AM at SHHS. Performance time is 10:30 AM at Mentor High School. Approximate return time to SHHS is 12:45 PM.

Concert Band (Mr. Pocaro) performs on Saturday, March 12. Call time is 9:00 AM at SHHS. Performance time is 1:00 PM at Mentor High School. Approximate return time to SHHS is 3:15 PM.

Contest Preview Concert, Tuesday March 1st

The full schedule for the Contest Preview Concert on Tuesday, March 1, can be found, here. The concert itself begins at 7 PM in the SHHS Large Auditorium. Call times and performance times are as follows:

Concert Band (Mr. Pocaro)- Call Time 6:20/ Performance Time 7:00

Concert Ensemble (Mr. Clemens)- Call Time 6:45/ Performance Time 7:25

Concert Winds (Mr. Kulikowski)- Call Time 7:10/ Performance Time 7:50

Symphonic Band (Mr. Hughes)- Call Time 7:30/ Performance Time 8:15

Wind Ensemble (Mr. Deep)- Call Time 7:40/ Performance Time 8:45

In order to re-create the contest experience as best as possible, these performance times are exact. Contest itself will be held on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. Times for contest will be posted this weekend.

Boosters Patron Form Requests

We have received many requests for our patron form. The form can be found here. Thank you for your interest and support in the Shaker Bands.