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Central Heights Band News
December 1, 2021
- Solo Night (Feb. 1st)
- Solo & Ensemble (Feb. 10th) - registration due soon
- Pep Band Opportunities - sign up now
- 8th Grade Concert (Dec. 12 @ SP East)
- And more...
SOLO NIGHT - Thursday Feb. 1st
All students in Central Bands are learning a solo in preparation for performance on February 1st.
There are no fees involved for Solo Night
No action required right now - students will sign up for a time in early January
Students sign-up for a 10 minute performance slot sometime between 3:45 - 6:30pm
"Solo Night" is generally laid back and only about comments and feedback (no ratings).
6th Graders will be getting their solo the week of 11/20
7th & 8th Grade have already pick out a solo (or have a packet to choose from)
Students for looking for more of a challenge..? See below, WSMA Solo & Ensemble, February 11th.
WSMA SOLO & ENSEMBLE - Registration due 12/15
Event Date is Saturday 2/10– official WSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival, Prairie View Middle School
Fees are involved to cover registration
Registration Form (due Friday 12/15)
- "WMSA Festival" has the option for students to receive rating and has a more traditional/serious feel to it.
- Students from all Sun Prairie schools & beyond come together, and are evaluated by WSMA trained adjudicators.
Stay tuned for more information about volunteering and/or donating food for concessions.
Want help learning your solo - check out the CH Band Solo Playlist!
Not all instruments are available - but you can listen to a different instrument and still hear how your solo goes. Listen for details in their tone, volume changes, and style.
Pep Band - Performance Opportunities
Pep Band & Band Practice Club *ALL GRADES 6, 7 8*
Band Practice Club meets on Thursdays after school until 4:40pm (students can take activity bus home). FULL SCHEDULE - HERE
Pep Band - Central Heights Basketball Games
All students (whether they come to club or not) are invited to perform at a few home basketball games. 3:45 - warm-up in Band Room, 4pm - PERFORM in gym, 4:15pm - clean up.
Dates:
- Thursday 12/7
- Thursday 1/18
- Tuesday 1/30 (possible performance at Adapted Sports League, SP West)
- Thursday 2/8
*sign-up is in the Band Room
BIGGEST PEP BAND EVER - Friday January 5th
All Sun Prairie Band students are invited to be a part of the largest pep band on Friday January 5th. Students will stay after school, rehearse, eat pizza dinner, and then play at a SP East Girl's Basketball Game. SIGN UP BY DECEMBER 22nd:
https://forms.gle/X5bot9g4ovRvwRR4A
WISCONSIN HERD PEP BAND - Saturday March 16
Central Heights Pep Band plays at Wisconsin Herd Basketball Game in Oshkosh, WI.
COST: $33 (includes bus & student ticket)
TIME: 2:30pm to 10pm
SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/vUJhSre4oWes9HZ38
PARENT/FAMILY TICKETS: fevogm.com/Centralheights
SNACK DONATIONS
Thank you for those that have donated already - it's MUCh appreciated!!
We are looking for donations for our after school pep band club. Chips, granola bars, etc...
Or - donate cash or gift cards and we'll use them to purchase snacks.
Thanks for the considerations!
8th GRADE - DECEMBER 12 Concert @ SP East
Tuesday December 12th - Concert @ SP East
7:30pm Concert (7:00pm warm-up & attendance)
With SP East Bands
Students will conclude the concert with a massed-band performance of "Sailor's Dance" - 150 students performing together!!!
- *Students will be responsible for transportation of their instrument to and from this concert. Please plan ahead and let us know if you need assistance.
WARD BRODT - BIG SALES!
Check out some HUGE deals at Ward Brodt - whether you need supplies or looking to purchase a higher level instrument. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Lechner or Mr. Melrose if you have any questions:
Calendar Updates - February Concert(s) & More
February 1 - CH Solo Night
- All students will perform for 10 minutes (sometime between 3:45pm - 6:30pm)
- See above for more details
February 22 - Band Concert @ Central Heights
- Central Heights Band Concert, 7:00pm
8th Grade was originally scheduled to perform on 2/13, at SP East.
This is no change for 6th & 7th Grade
Other Dates:
Friday 12/1 - 8th Grade Field Trip to SP East to prepare/rehearse for joint concert
Tuesday December 12, 8th Grade & SP East Band Concert (7:30pm @ SP East)
Thursday February 1, CH Band Solo Night
Saturday 2/10- WSMA Solo & Ensemble @ Prairie View Middle School (not required)
Tuesday 2/13 - WSMA Piano Solo Night (*NEW DATE*)
Thursday February 22, CH Band Concert (6th, 7th, & 8th Grades)
March 16 - Playing at Wisconsin Herd Basketball Game!
School Instrument Rental - Fees now in IC
If your child is using a school instrument (including percussion), you will soon see that fee applied to your child's account via Infinite Campus Parent Portal (late September). You will be able to pay the fee online.
This fee helps cover routine use and maintenance for all school-owned instruments.
Need Supplies? Time to Order!
Need to update on supplies (reeds, swabs, valve oil, etc....)?
Click on the button link below.
Percussion - Did you update to this year's mallet purchase?
Need help with supplies - no worries, reach out to Mr. Melrose or Ms. Lechner.
Questions?
If you have ANY questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Renee Lechner
CHMS Music Teacher
Phone - (608) 318-8032
Ian Melrose
CHMS Music Teacher
(608) 318-8064 (Office)
608-618-2843 (Google Voice)
Central Heights Bands
Email: ipmelro@sunpairieschools.org
Website: www.spbb.org
Location: 220 Kroncke Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, USA
Phone: (608)318-8064
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunprairiebands/