Game #2 Pictures and Wind Ensemble Rehearsal

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" lived up to their name and received many compliments, as well as a standing ovation, from the crowd at Avon Lake last Friday. Pictures from Game #2 can be found here.

On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, last year's Wind Ensemble members will be rehearsing together during first period to begin sight-reading literature for this year's performances. They will not be working on any of the audition music. Last year's members need to bring their concert instruments to rehearsal. All other band members will meet in sectionals.

Game #2 at Avon Lake & Kleenex Field Trip Grant

We will be in summer uniform tomorrow night due to the heat!!!

Game #2 is Friday, 9/2, at Avon Lake. Call time will be 5:15 on the main field in summer uniform (this is a change from the tip sheet due to the latest forecast). Arrival time back at the High School will be approximately 11:15 PM.

Parents, you can help earn the band $5,000 in field trip expenses from Kleenex. Adults who are members of Facebook can friend Kleenex and vote for "Shaker Heights High School." The top 100 schools earn $5,000 to be used towards field trip expenses. Students may not participate or the group will be disqualified. The contest only runs through September 14, and Shaker is currently 425, but not many votes away from making the cut. While on Facebook, like "The Official Shaker Bands" and get news and updates there as well.

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.