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.