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!