The PRIDE Of Minerva

H.S. Jazz Band Rotary Club Gig Info (3/9)

dmaxey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:12:50 +0000

High school jazz band students should meet at The Minerva Classic 57 at 7:15am Friday morning for breakfast. Students should come with their folder, instrument and dressed in their jazz band uniform minus ties. The performance will take place at about 8:10am. Following the performance students will be given time to change and should then return to class at MHS. School transportation will be available for students who do not drive to school.

High School Jazz Events

dmaxey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:14:11 +0000

Friday, March 9 – Performance at Rotary Club Meeting, Minerva Classic 57
Thursday, March 15 – Canton McKinley Jazz Festival
Sunday, April 15 – Performance at Lutheran Church on East Lawn
Friday, April 27 – North Canton Hoover Jazz Festival
Saturday, May 12 – Brick Street Jazz Festival, Minerva
Tuesday, May 15 – Jazz Cafe, Minerva High School Auditeria

H.S. District Adjudicated Event – May 9 or 10

dmaxey — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:08:52 +0000

High School Large Group District Adjudicated Event will take place at Lake High School on May 9th 0r 10th. Parents can download the contest info form on-line here.

2012 Solo & Ensemble Events

dmaxey — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:25:44 +0000

The Ohio Music Education Association Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Event pairs High School and Middle School musicians with experienced professional music educators who provide helpful constructive criticism to performances of solos and small ensembles. In addition, students receive a rating from I (Superior) to V (Poor) based on their performance. This event is optional for Minerva High School and Middle School students.

2012 High School OMEA Solo & Ensemble
Saturday, January 28 – Massillon Washington High School
Performances times TBA

2012 Middle School OMEA Solo & Ensemble
Saturday, April 21, Alliance High School
Performance times TBA

**Solo Fee: $35 payable to “Minerva Band Boosters”

The Minerva Band Is On Facebook And Twitter

dmaxey — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:33:00 +0000

Stay informed of concert dates and other Minerva Band news by liking us on Facebook (facebook.com/prideofminerva) or following us on Twitter(@PrideOfMinerva).

Merry Christmas!

Akron Tuba Christmas

dmaxey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:40:33 +0000

Minerva High School tuba and euphonium players will be traveling via school transportation Saturday, December 17th to EJ Thomas Hall on the campus of the University Of Akron for the 32nd annual “Tuba Christmas”. The van will be leaving the MHS parking lot at 8am. Cost of registration is $5. Students who need to purchase a songbook should bring an additional $18. Also bring a few dollars for lunch on the way back. The performance is FREE to the public and begins at noon so family and friends are encouraged to attend!

Merry Tuba Christmas!

2013 Disney Trip Announced

dmaxey — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:36:01 +0000

The MHS Marching & Symphonic Bands have announced they will be traveling to Orlando, Florida during spring break 2013 to perform at Walt Disney World.Total projected cost per student is $800.

Fundraising for the trip began last month with the Juniors and Sophomores making and selling homemade pizzas. Freshman and 8th graders will have the same opportunity in February. Participating band members will receive 50% profit from each pizza sold!

Be sure to check prideofminerva.com frequently for Disney 2013 news and updates.

dmaxey — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:28:35 +0000

Thanks For The Memories

dmaxey — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:21:30 +0000

View pictures of the 2011 Marching Band season courtesy of Dancing Bear Photography here.

Order A 2011 Michael Jackson CD

dmaxey — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:25:24 +0000

To order a copy of this year’s theme show music as played at the 2011 Awards Banquet fill out this form and mail it to the address listed. CD’s are $10 a piece NOT $15 as it appears on the form.