This coming week is a busy one for "The Pride of Shaker Heights," and it ends with the Alumni/Community Band on Saturday at the Homecoming Game. Anyone interested in participating can find the music on shakerbands.org, and please call the band office at (216) 295-4233 so we know to expect you, or turn in the information form on the music page.
This week's rehearsal/performance schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Rehearsal begins at 8:30 AM (15 minutes early) on the Main Field.
Wednesday: Rehearsal begins at 8:30 AM on the Main Field (the High School will be following the Tuesday schedule on Wednesday due to the PSAT).
Thursday: Rehearsal begins at 8:05 AM.
Friday AM: Call time is 6:30 AM in full uniform with raincoats on the Main Field (North Gym rain location) for the Fox 8 morning show with Kenny Crumpton. The band will be featured in eight live takes from the stadium (or North Gym) between 6:55 AM and 9 AM. An expected schedule will follow. If we are outdoors, the community is invited to be a part of this great event and cheer on the band while we perform live for all of Greater Cleveland! Students will be excused from 2nd Period to eat breakfast (provided by the Shaker Schools Foundation) and change out of their uniforms.
Friday After School: Volunteers will be performing at the Homecoming Pep Rally, starting immediately after school. Volunteers can earn extra credit or use this performance as a make-up assignment for a missed game.
Saturday: Call time is 11 AM in full uniform without hats or gloves for all students and the members of the Alumni/Community Band. This will be our only rehearsal together, and will include music rehearsal and a short marching drill (for those who are interested in marching and playing!). The Homecoming Game begins at 1 PM, with halftime around 2 PM. All band students will be released following the halftime show due to arriving so early the previous morning, and volunteers will receive extra credit for returning during the 4th Quarter to play for the team and fans.
It's a big week for "The Pride of Shaker Heights." Let's show all of Cleveland what the Shaker Bands can do!
