Helping the Reynolds Family

Our deepest sympathies are with the Reynolds family who suffered a tragic fire and the loss of two family members early Tuesday morning.  Two of the surviving members of the family are band members at the high school and Woodbury, respectively.  The following information has been put together by the school district for those interested in helping in their time of loss.
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Our deepest condolences to the Reynolds family, who lost their father, Jance, and daughter, Mary Paige, in a fire yesterday at their home on Daleford Road. Mrs. Reynolds and the two surviving daughters, Lauren Grace (WO-6) and Sarah Rose (HS-9), are recovering from their injuries. They lost all their belongings in the fire.


As always, Shaker parents and staff members are asking how they can help. For those who wish to make a financial contribution, the Reynolds Family Memorial Fund has been established for the family's benefit. Checks may be sent to Cedar Hill Baptist Church, 12601 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights, 44106, made payable to Cedar Hill Baptist Church with “Reynolds Family Memorial” noted in the memo.

The church is also accepting donations of clothing for the family.
• Women’s shoe size 9, clothing size 14
• Female, junior size 9
• Male size 30 waist pants, medium or large shirt
• Female shoe size 11, junior size 11 or women’s size 8
• Girls' size 12/14 clothing

For drop-offs: The church is located on the north side of Cedar between Fairmount and Coventry.

The church office is overwhelmed with offers of help. These are very much appreciated, but the staff is having trouble keeping up with the calls. Please call the church only if necessary.

This Week's Concerts

All five Shaker Heights High School bands will be performing their Winter Concerts this week.  All three concert group's, Mr. Clemens, Mr. Kulikowski's, and Mr. Pocaro's bands, will be performing on Monday, 12/17.  The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, Mr. Deep's and Mr. Hughes' bands, will be performing on Tuesday, 12/18.  Both concerts will begin at 7:30 PM in the Large Auditorium.

Uniform Issues for those going to Turkey

Those band students going on the trip to Turkey, should double check the fit of your uniform.  If you have any issues, please contact Sandy Seballos at 780-6296 before December 14 to arrange an exchange.

Fruit and Coffee Orders Pick-up 12/11

Fruit will be delivered via truck to the Middle School on Tuesday, Dec. 11th at 3:30. All students who have fruit orders should come to the Middle School ASAP after school on Tuesday (note - late dismissal) to unload the truck and to pick up their orders. Fruit cannot be stored at the school, so it is critical that all orders are picked up Tuesday afternoon.

Phoenix Coffee orders will also be available to pick up at this time. This past week, students received a list of orders that they will have to pick up and deliver. If your student did not receive this information, they did not have coffee orders placed in their name.

Malley's Candy - On-line orders can be placed until Monday, December 17th.

Coffee Sale ends Sunday Nov. 25

Just a reminder that the Phoenix Coffee portion of the Trip Fundraiser ends this coming Sunday, November 25.  The Malley's Chocolate portion will continue until December 17.  For more information on both fundraisers, visit the Fundraiser page.

Uniform Collection 11/14

Marching uniforms for all those not going on the Turkey trip will be collected Wednesday, November 14, during first period in each band location.  Students who are not going on the trip should bring all parts of the uniform, including the hat and raincoat, to band with them on Wednesday morning.  Raincoats should be wiped down and all pockets should be emptied before turn-in.

Fruit Sale Ending/Uniform Collection

The fruit sale fundraiser ordering deadline is Monday, November 12.  The Phoenix Coffee fundraiser runs until 11/25 and the Malley's Chocolate fundraiser runs until 12/17.  Information on all three sales can be found on the Fundraiser page at shakerbands.org.

For those not going on the trip to Turkey, Marching Band uniforms will be collected during first period on Wednesday November 14th. The following items should be brought to school:


· Raincoat
· Hat
· Jacket
· Pants
· Braids
· Suspenders

Berets and gloves are NOT being collected.

Marching Band Uniform Collection

For those not going on the trip to Turkey, Marching Band uniforms will be collected during first period on Wednesday November 14th. The following items should be brought to school:
· Raincoat
· Hat
· Jacket
· Pants
· Braids
· Suspenders

Berets and gloves are NOT being collected.

Volunteers are needed to help from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on Wednesday November 14th. Please contact Lynn Yule at lynn.yule@akzonobel.com if you are available.

Rehearsal Schedule This Week

As the marching band season comes to a close, the rehearsal schedule for the week will be as follows:

Monday: Trip rehearsal for those students who will be travelling to Turkey.  Meet near the band stands at 8:05 AM with flip folder and lyre.  All students not going on the trip will meet in various locations, check for signs in the morning.

Tuesday: All students will report to their concert band rehearsal areas.  Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band students must be prepared to play.

Wednesday: All students will meet outside and reahearse the band camp show for the football game on Thursday night.

Thursday: Morning rehearsal on the main field.  Call for the last football game will be 5 PM in full uniform.  This week's game is away at Byers Field in Parma.

Friday: Conference Day, no classes for students.

Schedule Change for Game #9 on 10/20, Senior Show

Kick-off for the home game on 10/20, our Senior Show day, has been moved from 1 PM to Noon due to the soccer team earning a home field playoff game.  Students who are in outside ensembles, and all senior parents or escorts, should make sure their schedules allow for that change.  Halftime for that game should start around 1 PM.

Pep Band Info/Fundraiser Reminder

This weekend is college visitation so we will be taking a Pep Band to Brush on Friday night.  Call time is 6 PM in the band room, and dress is Shaker attire and jeans.  Students should dress in layers, the forecast calls for a low temperature near freezing on Friday night.

Don't forget about the Coffee, Fruit, and Chocolate fundraiser to help students raise money for their personal trip accounts or for the Boosters general trip fund.  All ordering will be online this year and more information can be found on the Fundraiser Page.

Trip Rehearsal Moved

Monday's trip rehearsal has been moved from the field to the Large Aud.  All students who are going on the trip should report there at 8:05 with their instrument and flip folder, even if they are fully checked off. 

Students who are not going on the trip will be in sectionals.  Look for signs posted in the morning with room assignments.

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!

Friday's Game Video and "Let's Talk Turkey"

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" returned to the field in grand fashion on Friday night and put on a fantastic show, after only five days of rehearsal!  See the video of the halftime show here, or just wait to see it in person at our first home game this Saturday and the ribbon cutting for the new field.  Don't forget that games start at 1 p.m. this year.

The "Let's Talk Turkey" informational meeting for parents will be held this Tuesday, 8/28, at 7 p.m. in the high school Large Auditorium.  Students are welcome, but the meeting will be geared toward answering parent questions, and will include chaperone and shadow trip information.

Friday's Call Times

Morning rehearsal will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the high school practice field.

Call time for the game at Solon is 5 p.m. in full uniform on the high school practice field.

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!

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.

Turkey PowerPoint and PDF

We have been notified of some issues in downloading the PowerPoint for the Turkey trip.  That slideshow can be found here, but we have also added a PDF version for easier viewing.

2013 International Tour

We are excited to announce that the Shaker Bands 2013 International Tour will be to Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is a city with a long history, and has been an intersection of cultures, religions, and empires for centuries. While on the trip, we will be touring Istanbul, including visiting markets, palaces, religious sites, and taking a lunch cruise on the Bosporus. Later in the tour we will travel through the Dardanelles region as we visit the ancient cities of Troy and Ephesus.


Thank you for your hard work to everyone involved in reaching this decision, including our student and parent committees and the district administrators who spent many hours researching potential destinations and discussing them with the directors and our tour managers, Grand Tours. Many of the details have already been worked out and you can view a PowerPoint presentation, including payment information and a tentative daily itinerary, here.

Ice Cream Social Tonight

We are still planning to have the Ice Cream Social concert on the front lawn of the High School this evening, but weather may force us to hold it in the North Gym.  The concert starts at 6:30 pm.

Call time for Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band students is 5:30 pm to set up.  Call time for the concert groups is 6:00 pm, and they will be responsible for tearing down after the performance.

Dress for all groups is casual and comfortable, but school appropriate.

Happy Birthday Shaker! Ice Cream Social 5/1

Everyone is invited to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Shaker Schools at the Ice Cream Social concert on Tuesday, May 1, at 6:30 pm.  Weather permitting, the concert will be held on the front lawn, or in the North Gym if necessary.  The final decision will be made at noon on May 1.

This concert will feature all five High School Concert bands, with the combined Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band performing first, followed by all three Concert Groups combined, as well as trumpet, saxophone, and tuba players from across the district.  We will even have a John Philip Sousa impersonator there to help wish the district a Happy Birthday!

The cake and ice cream are on us, so come on out to a great evening of music making and celebrating!

MS Concerts 4/19 and 4/24

The Middle School bands will be performing their Spring Concerts in preparation for next months OMEA Contest. There will again be two concerts both starting at 7 PM in the Middle School Auditorium.

Thursday, April 19 – Band Concert I at 7pm
Bands performing:
7th Grade Concert Band, Mr. Clemens, 3rd period band
7th and 8th Grade Concert Band, Mr. Clemens, 5th period band (stage)
8th Grade Concert Band, Mr. Pocaro, 9th period band

Tuesday, April 24: Band Concert II at 7 pm
Bands performing:
7th Grade Symphonic Band, Mr. Pattie, 5th period band (band room)
7th Grade Concert Winds, Mr. Deep, 6th period
8th Grade Symphonic Winds, Mr. Pattie, 7th period band

We hope to see you for these two fantastic nights of music making!!

Evening of Jazz, 4/11/12

The 26th annual Evening of Jazz will be held on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 PM in the Shaker Middle School auditorium. This year's guest artist is Dave Banks, a trumpet player and Cleveland native who has performed extensively in Las Vegas. Be sure to join us as jazz bands across the district get the chance to perform with with jazz veteran.

HS Schedule/ Evening of Percussion

On Friday. 3/16, all five concert bands will begin rehearsal at 11 AM. The schedule for contest is as follows:

Friday March 16th, OMEA Contest at Mentor High School

Symphonic Band: call time at SHHS 5:30 pm; perform at 8:35 pm Mentor

Wind Ensemble: call time at SHHS 6:30 pm; perform at 9:40 pm Mentor

Saturday, March 17th, OMEA Contest at Mentor High School

Concert Band: call time at SHHS 7 AM; perform 10:30 am Mentor

Concert Ensemble: call time at SHHS 8 AM; perform 11 am Mentor

Concert Winds: call time at SHHS 9 AM; perform 1 PM Mentor

Also, on Thursday next week, 3/22, we will again be hosting the "Evening of Percussion" beginning at 7:30 in the HS Large Auditorium. Plan on attending this evening of percussion music featuring percussionists from all five concert bands.

HS Schedule for Wednesday 3/14

On Wednesday, 3/14, Concert Winds (Mr. Kulikowski), Symphonic Band (Mr. Hughes) and Wind Ensemble (Mr. Deep) will be starting at 11 AM. Concert Ensemble (Mr. Clemens) will have a 3rd Trumpet sectional at 11 AM in the Choir Room. Both Concert Ensemble (Mr. Clemens) and Concert Band (Mr. Pocaro) will begin rehearsal at 11:30 AM.

Next Week's HS Schedule

Due to the OGT being administered this week, SHHS will have and adjusted schedule to accommodate morning testing. To make up for the lost rehearsal time as we prepare for OMEA contest this weekend, all three Concert Group (Mr. Clemens, Mr. Kulikowski, and Mr. Pocaro) and Symphonic Band (Mr. Hughes) will be starting rehearsal and 11 AM and Wind Ensemble will be starting rehearsal at 11:20 AM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The schedule for OMEA Contest on Friday and Saturday is as follows:

Friday March 16th, OMEA Contest at Mentor High School

Symphonic Band: call time at SHHS 5:30 pm; perform at 8:35 pm Mentor
Wind Ensemble: call time at SHHS 6:30 pm; perform at 9:40 pm Mentor

Saturday, March 17th, OMEA Contest at Mentor High School

Concert Band: call time at SHHS 7 AM; perform 10:30 am Mentor
Concert Ensemble: call time at SHHS 8 AM; perform 11 am Mentor
Concert Winds: call time at SHHS 9 AM; perform 1 PM Mentor

Chamber Festival This Saturday

The Second Annual Chamber Festival will be held this Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM at Shaker Heights High School. Click here to see the program, including tips for preparing, room schedules, and guest musician bios. Plan on stopping by to see our fantastic student musicians at their best!