Band Parents Association

Future Band Parent Meetings: The SHSBPA holds monthly meetings the first Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 3/1 at 8pm. Hope to see you there!

Marching Band, News Story

Brass Master Class

Brass Master Class

Professional musician Jared Dubin is teaching a brass master class in the band room tomorrow from 5:30-6:30pm.

All trumpet, trunbone and tuba players should attend.

New Photos Added

New Photos Added

New photos from Knight Music 2011 have been added to our media page. Check them out!

Knight Music Thank You!

Knight Music Thank You!

Many thanks to all volunteers who helped make Knight Music 2011 such a success: current and past band parents, families, friends, staff and community. Knight Music 2011 was the largest competition hosted by the SHS Band, requiring a tremendous group effort by all. We couldn't have done it without your hard work and dedication!

Please take a moment to view some photos from the event:

http://theshaps.zenfolio.com/shs_band/slideshow

Competition Update

Competition Update

With the season winding down the SHS Marching band had a fine outing last Saturday at the USSBA competition. The SHS Marching Band placed third with a score of 79.300 and won the best percussion caption. Way to go!

Please join us this Saturday 10/22 for fun, food and music as Boyle Stadium plays host to "Knight Music" our  home competition show. Hope to see you there!

Band Due and Forms

Band dues are payable in full ($395). If all forms are not handed in, you will not be able to travel to our band competitions.

Meet The Staff!

Meet The Staff!

Attached you will find the Black Knights Marching Band's staff bios. Please take some time to read about our very talented and experienced staff. A huge thank you to all of them for their dedication in keeping music education alive in our school system.

The 2011 SHS Marching Band Presents...

...This year's show entitled "Journey of Man." Under the direction of George Beratis, over 50 hard working, talented musicians and color guard members will take the field and display their passion for music and the arts. We hope you will be able to come out and support us at one of our competitions. Please take a look at the calendar located on the right side of the hompage to see when and where we will be performing. We are looking forward to a very successful and rewarding season. GO BLACK KNIGHTS!

Marching Band Uniforms

All members will be fitted for their uniform this Saturday (9/10). Please submit your shoe size and warm-up suit size to stamfordhighbandparents@gmail.com.

Warm-up suits cost $50.00. Please make checks payable to SHSBPAI.

Band Forms

If you have not done so already, please hand all band forms in immediately. All paperwork that needs to be filled out and handed in can be found in the 2011 Parent/Student handbook. No student will be allowed to ride the bus for competitions without all paperwork handed in. Please give the completed forms to Mr. Beratis tomorrow (9/1).

Practice Update

Practice will resume on Thursday 9/1 from 6p-9p. Please meet in the band room and be on time! Remember to bring your instruments and drinks. Proper attire is required (no sandals or flip flops). It might get cool as the sun goes down, so pack a light jacket or sweatshirt in case it gets chilly.

Also, please be aware that the second dues installment ($145) is due on 9/1 as well. Please bring your payment or Pay Pal receipt to practice and a SHSBPAI Board Member will collect it.

For questions or concerns regarding dues, please contact Suasan and/or Marc Roman at sroman492@yahoo.com.