THIS WEEK!
All students in Central Bands are learning a solo in preparation for performance on Thursday January 23rd. At Solo Night students play their solo and have a mini-lesson with a guest teacher friend of Mr. Melrose & Ms. Lechner's. Parents/Family are invited to listen - but it's up to the student, they are not playing in front of peers or an audience.
STILL NEED TO SIGN-UP or FORGOT YOUR TIME?
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F48A9A92FAAF49-54069042-central#/
SOLO NIGHT - FAQ's
Do students have to be there the whole time, from 3:35 - 6:30pm?
- No - students only need to be there for their assigned time (see schedule above). We recommend getting their about 5 - 10 minutes early to warm-up in the Band Room and then an additional 5 minutes to pack-up and complete a short reflection. About 20 minutes total.
- Yes - the band room will be open as a homebase the entire event. Mr. Melrose & Ms. Lechner will be around to help support students, fix instruments, give pep talks, etc... If you're staying after school for a longer time, consider bringing a snack.
Will the Activity Bus be available?
- Yes, for students who are bus riders (and have their bus tag!), they can take the activity bus home. They should be at the front of the school no later than 4:45pm to ride their bus.
Can other people watch a student's performance?
- It's entirely up to the student if they want others to come watch their performance. Many parents/caregivers and very welcome to and like to attend and hear what our clinicians have to say.
Sun Prairie High School "Jazz 1" was once again invited to be a finalist for the 30th anniversary of the Essentially Ellington Festival in New York City, hosted by Wynton Marsalis & Jazz @ Lincoln Center. This is HUGE accomplishment and they'll need our help getting there.
Learn more & support here: https://www.spbb.org/ee-25.html
Now is a great time to check supplies and order more for 2nd semester. Clarinets & Saxophones should buy a new box of 10 reeds. The goal is they are rotating four reeds at a time and using the black reed guard case to make them last longer.
- 6th & 7th Grade Clarinet - recommended to purchase strength 3.0 Rico Royal
- 8th Grade Clarinet - consider either 3.0 or 3.5 strength of Rico Royal
- Saxophones - 3.0 strength, Rico Royal
- Brass - check your valve oil supply
- Percussion - check your sticks and mallets on the supply list linked below
Saturday - February 1st
WISCONSIN HERD PEP BAND - Saturday February 1
Central Heights Pep Band plays at Wisconsin Herd Basketball Game in Oshkosh, WI. The "Herd" is the G-League (or minor league) team for the Milwaukee Bucks.The sign-up is now closed. If you missed the deadline, but now you want to go - please email Mr. Melrose.
ATTENDEE INFORMATION:
*Those that have signed up will get an email soon from Mr. Melrose with more details, especially about chaperones & paying fee in Infinite Campus.
COST: approx. $35 (includes bus & student ticket) - will be put into Infinite Campus by Tuesday 1/21
TIME: 3pm to 10pm
PARENT/FAMILY TICKETS: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/CHeights
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLANNING
We believe there is a place for ALL students that want to be in Band in high school. Whether you're someone in sports, clubs, advanced academic classes, or special career programs - Band can fit into your schedule.
HERE is a great resource to see how high school scheduling works.
Event Date is Saturday 2/9– official WSMA Solo & Ensemble Festival, Patrick Marsh Middle School
A Draft schedule will be coming out in late January - please keep an eye on your email so we can make sure everyone is registered correctly
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Sign up HERE
- Door Monitors, Food, Concessions, Etc.. lots of easy ways to help out! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABAF2FA6FAC70-53345675-2025#/
The Sun Prairie Band Program has grown in leaps and bounds throughout the years and includes not only Sun Prairie East and West High Schools, but also Central Heights Middle School, Prairie View Middle School and Patrick Marsh Middle School, and it is all supported by the Sun Prairie Band Boosters.
Please consider making a donation to support the Sun Prairie Band Boosters. You can use this link or the QR code above. If you have family or friends that may be intersted in making a donation you can forward this newsletter or click on the link above to share information through Facebook and other social media.
The teachers thank you, the Boosters thank you, and most importantly the hundreds of Sun Prairie band students thank you!
Instrument Rental Fees
Students using a school-owned instrument should now see a $50 yearly fee in their Infinite Campus account.
*Percussion fee is $25/year
6th Grade - Shirt Fee
- All new students to music (Band, Choir, & Orchestra) will see a $22 shirt fee in Infinite Campus.
- These shirts are our uniforms for all music classes for concerts (required)
- Once students outgrow their shirt, they can trade it in for a larger size
Central Heights Band Calendar 2024 - 2025
Please see linked tentative schedule above. Please communicate in as much advance as possible with any conflicts.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday January 23, CH Band Solo Night (students sign up for 15 minute time slot)
Saturday February 1, Playing at Wisconsin Herd Basketball Game!
Thursday February 20, CH Band (6th, 7th & 8th Grades)
Central Heights Bands
Email: ipmelro@sunpairieschools.org
Website: https://www.spbb.org/chms.html
Location: 220 Kroncke Drive, Sun Prairie, WI, USA
Phone: (608)318-5864
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunprairiebands/