JAZZ AUDITIONS THIS WEEK

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:38:47 -0500

Jazz Band auditions will be held this week during SRB on Tuesday and Thursday and after school on Wednesday. For more information, view the PDF above or information is outside my office.

Click Here for an audio example of me playing Billie's Bounce. I have also included one chorus of improvisation as an example to listen to. Look on your audition sheet at the bottom for details on how to best approach this area. Remember - this is an optional part of the audition.

Click Here to download a practice track for Billie’s Bounce.

Click Here to download a background track for improvisation.

Mr. Stahle

Itinerary now available

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:04:21 -0500

More details are surfacing on our Orlando trip as we are getting closer to our departure date. Click Here for a copy of the itinerary (subject to change in the next couple months).

Boat Parade a success

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:18:42 -0500

On Friday August 15th, the MHS band boarded about 15 pontoons for its fourth annual MHS Band Boat Parade. Pictures of the event can be viewed by clicking here.

July parent letter

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:38:06 -0500

Dear Mitchell High School Band Parent:

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far and your children are enjoying the break! Included in this letter are some reminders on items relating to marching band:

BAND CAMP
Our band camp is August 4th-8th, 11th-12th and 15th. Attendance is mandatory and crucial to the success of our program. Please make sure everyone has these dates on their calendars and the appropriate information sent in to employers, etc. I am anticipating no conflicts this year due to the fact the schedule was handed out and posted online in March. If anyone has an unavoidable conflict during the season (something that was planned a long time ago), please download the conflict form on the website and mail back to my attention as soon as possible. These forms can be found on the front page of our site (www.mitchellband.org). Each band member will want to make sure they have a water bottle, plenty of sunscreen, instrument and music. We are also asking again that everyone bring one non-perishable food item for sharing of snacks during breaks. Please also take the time to download the medical form from our site (front page) and have it filled out before our camp begins.

DONATIONS
As in the past, we are in need of financial assistance to support the marching program for this coming school year. To stay competitive with other programs in the area, there are additional costs associated with building a competition set for the marching season that are not covered by the school. These costs include paying outside staff, arranging fees for our music, drill writing, etc. The cost of last year’s season was around $8,000. This year we are once again asking for donations to the marching program. We are keeping the $80 as the standard contribution per student. If you can donate this amount ….great! If you want to give more….that would be wonderful as well. Any donation amount you can give will be greatly appreciated! We want to make something clear….this is NOT a participation fee. Your child will be able to participate in the program no matter what you choose to donate. Donor listings and amounts will not be viewed by myself or any other staff member associated with the marching program. All donations can be sent to Carol Lehr at 129 North Harmon Drive, Mitchell, SD 57301 (please mail your donation back with the form included below). We would like to have all donations sent to Carol by August 1st. Thanks for your support!

ACCESORY CHECKLIST
Please take the time to fill out the accessory checklist for next year’s marching season if you haven’t already done so. I need this mailed back to me as soon as possible. If you need a form…you can find one on the front page of our website. Please send check (made payable to Mitchell Music Boosters) and form to Ryan Stahle, 920 North Capital Street, Mitchell, SD 57301.

2008 MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE
You can find a copy of the marching band schedule on our website at www.mitchellband.org If you need a hard copy sent to you, please email me at ryan.stahle@k12.sd.us

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for your continued support of your child’s musical interests and our program.

Sincerely,

Ryan Stahle
ryan.stahle@k12.sd.us
995-3040 Office