Band Camp at HS on 8/21, Preview Show at Noon

After a week of hard work, the 400 member "Pride of Shaker Heights" will take the field tomorrow for our annual Preview Show. Call time for band members is 9:30 on the HS practice field (don't forget it's squad day) and the Preview Show is at noon in the HS stadium. All are invited to see the largest marching band in the state in their first performance of the year as we play memorable movie hits from John Williams and march a drill that includes a 150 foot tall Indiana Jones running away from a boulder and the fan favorite script Shaker!

Cleveland.com Reporter and Thursday, Day 4

A big thanks to Maura Zurick from Cleveland.com for stopping by camp today. Be on the lookout for her videos and pictures, as well as a few interviews with some of our seniors.

Band camp Thursday is rain or shine, so come prepared. We will be outside marching if the rain is light enough. There will also be a pizza lunch provided by the band boosters.

Tubas and percussion will load equipment after lunch and then head over to the high school. They will need to arrange transportation over to the high school, as well as a ride home from there.

Freshmen uniform fittings are 3 to 7 in the High School Multi-purpose Room.

Reporter at Band Camp and Soph Uniform Fittings

We will be hosting a reporter from Cleveland.com at band camp tomorrow! This is the same reporter that featured the band in an article last year on our trip to Byers Field. There is no required uniform, but students are encouraged to wear Shaker gear due to the fact that there will be a number of photos taken. Don't forget Sophomore uniform fittings are from 3 to 6 on Wednesday.

Band Camp begins Monday, 8/17

Band Camp for "The Pride of Shaker Heights" begins Monday, 8/17. Squad Leaders will meet in the HS band room at 8 AM for convocation. All other band members will meet in the MS auditorium at 8:30 AM. Bring water, a lunch and sunscreen, we will be outdoors and it will be hot! Be sure to eat breakfast and, as always, no flip flops, close-toed shoes only.

Rookie Day Friday, 8/14

Rookie Day for freshmen and new members (except percussion and Raiderettes) is Friday, 8/14, at the Middle School. Meet at 8:30 sharp in the auditorium. Bring water, a lunch, and sunscreen, as well as your instrument, lyre and flip folder. Those who returned the Academy Music order form will pick up their items when they arrive.

Countdown to Band Camp!

The drumline and Raiderettes continue working hard at their camps, and the directors are looking forward to starting Band Camp next week! Here are a few reminders as we are 5 days out from seeing "The Pride of Shaker Heights" take the field:

-Rookie Day for the class of 2019 and other new members to the band is Friday, 8/14.  Rookie Day takes place from 8:30 AM to 3 PM at the Middle School.  All participants should bring a lunch, water and sunscreen, as well as their instrument, lyre and flip folder. Meet in the auditorium at 8:30 AM sharp.

-School instruments must be picked up on Thursday, 8/13, from 8 AM to 4 PM.  The band office will not be staffed on Friday, 8/14, due to Rookie Day.

-All Squad Leaders should be at Rookie Day at 12:45 for the indoor rehearsal and to prepare for Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday.  Squad Leader call time is 8 AM Monday in the High School band room.

-More info to come as we get closer to camp, so keep checking back!

Percussion and Raiderette Camp Satrts Monday, 8/10

Percussion and Raiderette Camp begins on Monday, 8/10 at the High School. Percussion will meet in the Choir Room at 8:30. Raiderettes will meet in the South Gym at 9. Be sure to bring a lunch, sunscreen and water!