New Member Orientation is Tuesday, June 27th at 6PM.  This program is designed to orientate you to the program, will give you tips on how to succeed, and can answer any questions you may have moving forward.  It is important that you attend this meeting.  Parents are permitted and encouraged to attend as the information is pertinent for the best triad of success.  Staff/Students/Parents!

We are going to have a leadership seminar on Tuesday, June 27th beginning at 1PM.  We have purchased a couple online videos from Duane Huff, a leading expert in molding young leaders in the marching arts.  His Facebook page can be found by typing in his name and Band Leadership Seminar.  We will discuss goals of the 2017 Season, start a program where every leader is paired with a new member, and go over some things you wish to see happen next fall.  Please keep an eye on your school email as you will get an invitation to this meeting through that. 

Here is a nice read:

https://bandleadership.wordpress.com/2017/05/18/i-almost-quit-band-heres-why/

Beatles Part 4 (Wind Parts ONLY) - uploaded 5/31 @11PM
Beatles Part 3 (Wind Parts ONLY) - uploaded 5/31 @10PM
Beatles Part 2 (Wind Parts ONLY) - uploaded 5/31 @9PM
Beatles Part 1 (Wind Parts ONLY) - uploaded 5/31 @8PM
Wayward Son - uploaded 5/31@12PM
Handclap - uploaded 5/30 @9PM
Just Do It! - uploaded 5/30 @8PM
Ultimate Warm up Bass Drum 5 - uploaded 5/30 @7PM
Ex's and Oh's - uploaded 5/30 @6PM
Crunch Time! - uploaded 5/30 @4PM
El Bandido - uploaded 5/30 @3PM
Get On Your Feet - uploaded 5/25 @1PM
Celebration - uploaded 5/24 @2PM
ALL RECORDINGS and MP3's - uploaded 5/23 @8PM

Part Assignments:  Click on this link to get your part assignment.  Part assignments are NOT FINAL!  Unless we have a purposeful audition play test, we can never just guess correctly where everyone should sit in regards to parts.  Particularly in Trumpets and Trombones, there may be changes once we get into rehearsals to "Fine Tune" the preliminary assignments.   Please also look at how many parts are unison regardless of a 1st or 2nd part.  And lastly, understand that strong players are needed in the lower parts to help lead those sections.  As a team, we shall succeed!

There is a new online application process for Chaperoning for the Amherst Schools.  We will require all 2015 chaperones to fill out an application online even if you have had one from the past.  Having it done online will make it accessible to all administration, will be easier to track expiration dates, and will eliminate the need for hand to hand passing along with photocopying extras.    At this time, you WILL NOT need a background check unless it is an overnight stay.    This is for all chaperones traveling on the buses for games and competitions.  You can find the page by clicking on the link below.  If you are a full time volunteer coach of the band, you may also click below to find your online application

You may find the application here.