Game #2 Guidelines and Memorization Checks

As we prepare for our first home game of the season, and the ribbon cutting on the new field and track, we would like to thank our leaders who have stepped up and memorized their music or dance routines.  Click here to see a list of those who will be performing Saturday's on the new field from memory.

Since home games are different from away games where we travel together, here are some guidelines to follow for all band members.

-Be on the practice field at 11 a.m. in summer uniform (band polo, white pants, black shoes, black belt)
-Stay on school property during breaks

-No food or drinks other than water are permitted in the band stands on the new track

-All band members should be in the band stands by 12:30 p.m. for pregame
-Stay in the band stands during the first, second, and fourth quarters
-Pay attention to the game, cheer and be prepared to stand and play

-Be back in the stands in time to play between the third and fourth quarters
-Attendance will be taken at the beginning of the fourth quarter
-Everyone stays to the end of the game (including playing alma mater if we win)
-Keep the stands clean of water bottles and music

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" has been working hard and we are looking forward to putting on a great show for our home crowd!

Friday's Game Video and "Let's Talk Turkey"

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" returned to the field in grand fashion on Friday night and put on a fantastic show, after only five days of rehearsal!  See the video of the halftime show here, or just wait to see it in person at our first home game this Saturday and the ribbon cutting for the new field.  Don't forget that games start at 1 p.m. this year.

The "Let's Talk Turkey" informational meeting for parents will be held this Tuesday, 8/28, at 7 p.m. in the high school Large Auditorium.  Students are welcome, but the meeting will be geared toward answering parent questions, and will include chaperone and shadow trip information.

Friday's Call Times

Morning rehearsal will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the high school practice field.

Call time for the game at Solon is 5 p.m. in full uniform on the high school practice field.

Thursday's and Friday's Schedules

The week has gone so well and the last two days of band camp are upon us.  After so much hard work, the schedule for the final two days is as follows.

Thursday:
-Meet on the practice field at 8:30 a.m. 
-Pizza lunch will be provided by the band boosters at noon. 
-Following lunch, tuba players and percussionists will load the band bus with their equipment and return to the high school (students must arrange transportation both to and from the high school). 
-All other band students will continue rehearsing at the middle school until 3:00 p.m.

Friday:
-Meet at the high school practice field, call time will be set at the end of Thursday's rehearsal
-Squad day and morning rehearsal will end at 11:30 a.m. 
-Call time for the football game will be 5:00 p.m. on the practice field
-Full uniform (all items issued at the fitting, all black shoes and black socks) 
-It is possible that students who are not in the proper uniform may not march the halftime show.

Band Camp Begins Monday

"The Pride of Shaker Heights" returns to the field on Monday as the marching band begins band camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Middle School.  All band members should report to the Middle School auditorium at 8:30 am.  Bring your instrument and flip folder, a lunch, sunscreen, and water.  Remember, shoes must be worn at all marching band rehearsals, no flip flops.

Senior uniform fittings will take place immediately following band camp until 6 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the high school.

Here's a short video from Percussion and Raiderette camp last week to help get you in the spirit!

Let's Talk Turkey!

Let’s Talk Turkey!


A meeting for parents interested in sending a son/daughter to Turkey

· When: Tuesday, August 28th
· Time: 7:00 pm.
· Shaker Hts. High School, Large Auditorium

Tom Deep and Jeff Goldsmith, of Grand Tours, will present information about the Shaker Band’s trip to Turkey, Chaperones, rules/expectations, and the Shadow Trip.

Friday 8/24 Schedule and Instrument/Music Pick-up

Due to the construction of the new high school field, the Preview Show scheduled for Friday, 8/24 has been cancelled.  Instead, we will be having Squad Day and a short rehearsal on Friday morning at the high school practice field.  The start time will be announced at band camp, but it will be over at 11:30 am.  We will then have a 5 pm call time on the practice field to prepare for our first game at Solon.

Percussion and Raiderette Camp starts this week.  Music is ready for all members and those who need marching instruments must pick them up on or before Thursday.  The band office is staffed daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm.