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.