Monday MS Pep Band: 3p – 4p • This is 100% voluntary. As some of you have heard, we do not have bands at CMS this year, so Mrs. Lewis has setup this opportunity for our younger band members. I personally would like to thank her for doing this and also want to thank all … More *Announcements*
Happy Band Camp Eve! Tomorrow kicks off our Band Camp Week. Please be early so we can take temperatures and do safety checks. We are so excited to get underway… and underway ON TIME! We will start rehearsal on the practice field (track field) at 8am. I will open the building at 7:30am, so you … More *Marching Band*
Hello Band Family! I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you regarding some very important updates for this season. Last night, OMEA released a statement saying they have decided to cancel all Local Marching Band Events and State Marching Band Finals due to the concerns of COVID-19. As we have mentioned before, … More ***Important Updates***
Hello Band Family: I hope this message finds you healthy and well. After hearing the announcement made by Governor DeWine on July 15th, I have decided to postpone the start of marching band till August 3rd. While the Governor’s message didn’t ask organizations or businesses to shut down, I feel that it is the best … More *Marching Band in July*
Hello Band Families: Please read this announcement thoroughly and review the attached forms/video. Next week our 2020 Marching Band season begins! Tuesday, July 14th, and Thursday, July 16th, will be our Rookie Camps. These practices will allow our staff and leaders to get to know the rookies and will give them a head start to … More Pre Season Announcement and Update
I just spoke with our drill writer. He is in need of these numbers within the next few days. Thanks to all of have helped by sharing, posting, asking around, responding, etc. Please do the same one last time. Leadership team – check in with your sections to be sure all members are planning on … More Roster – 6.18.2020
Hello everyone! I wanted to take the time to inform you of some very important changes to the marching band schedule and calendar this summer. As of right now, band is a go!!! I am so excited to get back underway and see what great music we can make this year. The changes are… 1. … More *Important Date Changes*
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I get to announce that we have hired our new Assistant Marching Band Director for the 2020-2021 school year! This individual has helped our band program over the years by serving as a woodwind tech and volunteer with the marching band in 2018, teaching private lessons, and … More *Assistant Marching Band Director*
Just had the privilege of watching a wonderful webinar with Matt Harloff. Matt is one of the band directors at Avon High School and the Brass Head Caption with Carolina Crown. Here are some notes from the webinar. Next Friday will be a session that involves playing! Check it out at 3p! Thanks to Matt … More Tuning Tips with Matt Harloff