Following their audition, all marching band members should receive a packet of information. The forms in that packet are due no later than the last day of school, May 31. This packet can also be downloaded and printed here.

 

All students participating in marching band, jazz band or a concert band next year need to complete an audition by the end of this current school year.  Most of these will be taking place 5th and 6th periods during band periods the week of May 22.

R.G. Drage students should pick up an audition packet and sign up for an afterschool audition time in the Minerva High School main office. Students will not be permitted to participate in any ensemble without first completing an audition. 

*Also new for 2017-18, all Minerva marching band members will be required to submit to mandatory drug screenings similar to that of MHS Athletics and Cheerleading.

Ticket cost is $15 per plate. ($10 for band members). Include payment with this form in a labeled, sealed envelope. Meal entree is a Stuffed Chicken Breast catered by Classic 57. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian option.

Practices

Tuesday, April 18th
Wednesday, April 19th

Tuesday, April 25th
Thursday, April 27th

May Practices TBA

Performances

May 17 – “A Moonlight Night” Dinner Dance
May 20 – Brick Street Jazz Festival
May 22 – HS Jazz Band performs for Teacher Appreciation Banquet

Due to various unforeseen athletic conflicts the high school band concert has been moved to Wednesday, March 8th at 7:30pm.

There will be a group yearbook picture for all senior band members Thursday, March 2nd immediately after the NHS induction assembly. Seniors should be prepared to change into their concert uniform that morning.

The Minerva High School Band will be hosting the first annual “Band & Choir Prom” this Saturday at the former West Elementary building in East Rochester. Time is from 7-10pm. It will include a live DJ. Admission is free and open to Minerva Band and Choir members only. Dress is semi-formal attire. Free snacks and drinks will be provided.

 

 

Saturday, March 11th, 2017
Noon – Change into uniforms and load
12:30pm – Depart MHS
1:58pm – Warmup begins at Lake High School
2:30pm – CONTEST PERFORMANCE
3:05pm – Sight-reading
3:35pm – Visit concession stands and wait for rating
4:00pm – Depart
4:45pm – Return to MHS

A contest info form went home today in Wind Symphony and is due back this Friday (2/10/17). You can print an extra copy here.

Practices for students attending the Disney trip will take place at the following times. Times have been updated to give more time for Drage students to arrive.

Monday, March 13, 3:15-4pm
Wednesday, March 15, 3:15-4pm
Monday, March 20, 3:15-4pm
Wednesday, March 22, 3:15-4pm