The most busy time of the year has arrived. The Stamford High School Winter Percussion and Jazz Ensemble are working hard to begin their competitive seasons.  The percussion have been completing their 2010 show "Pieces" and striving for the top spot in MAC and WGI. Completed is 2/3 of the show musically and 1/3 with drill. Rehearsals are 6-9 Tuesday and Thursdays and Saturdays every week. This week the Saturday rehearsal will be 9-6. There is much to complete but SHS has that drive to be the best.

The Jazz Band has been working on an arrangement of Sing Sing Sing. Also being rehearsed is an arrangement of Someone To Watch Over Me. Included in that performance will be Victoria Esposito on vocals.

The Stamford High School Winter Concert will be this coming Thursday evening. It begins at 7:00 in the SHS Auditorium. Please come support the numerous ensembles performing. The concert will include Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra and numerous chorus pieces.

***There will also be no Winter Percussion rehearsal. Numerous students will be in the concert. Everyone is expected to be at the concert and support your teammates.

The SHS Black Knights Marching Band will be selling Christmas Trees in the student parking lot of Stamford High School beginning at 9:00 am Friday, November 27th until they are completely sold just before Christmas.  Hours of sale are 6 to 9 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am to 9 pm Saturdays and Sundays.  Also for sale are wreaths and swags. Please come out and support this very worthy cause to benefit the band programs at Stamford High School.
 

Jazz Band begins on December 1st at 2:30 in the band room. Please be there promptly following the Tri-M meeting. We will be playing some songs from the Real Book and discussing the festivals and music.

Please give me at least 2 songs you would be interested in playing for the Spring.

Winter Percussion 2010 Season

The season begins on December 1st at 6:00. There will be a brief meeting at 6:00 in the band room. Everyone will meet the staff and we will go over the show for 2010.

The bass line will have open auditions and everyone will receive the first half of the show.

We are still looking for more dancers! Please bring a friend.

SHS will not be attending the Ramsey show due to poor weather conditions.

We will be rehearsing 10-2 at the high school field and inside if needed.

All students and parents: The permission slips for our Annapolis National Championships on November 6th and 7th are available in the band room. Please pick one up and hand it in by Friday.

We are scheduled to perform at 4:40pm Friday November 6th. An itinerary will follow as soon as all plans are finalized.

Thanks for your cooperation and patience. This looks to be an exciting and memorable trip!

Mr. W.

Our first shows at Bethel and Brien McMahon are now complete. 

A great start to the season, and an excellent improvement in just two weeks.

Great things are ahead.  Keep up with the Black Knights as they complete their show.

Our next show will be at Trumbull High School on October 3rd.  Stay tuned for exact times and details.

The times for the week of the Brien McMahon Show are as follows:

Tuesday:  Rehearsal 5:30-8:30

Thursday:  Rehearsal 5:30-8:30

Friday:  Football Game- Report at 5:00 in warm-ups

Schedule for Brien McMahon Show September 26th

• 9:00-  Rehearsal Begins- on football field
• 1:45-  Run-through of show
• 2:00-  Load truck and eat
• 3:30- Load buses in half uniform
• 4:00-  Arrive at McMahon High School
• 6:00- Perform
• 6:15- Change in to warm-ups and eat
• 10:00- Awards then  leave for  home 

**Everyone must have their uniform, instrument and money for after the performance. All students must be in their warm-ups.