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03 Feb, 2019

February – Band & Percussion

2019-02-05T12:48:40-07:00

Dear Parents, January was an impressive month for Sahuarita High School Music. Congratulations to the following students for making the South Central Regional Festival of Band, Choir and Orchestra.  These students will represent SHS this February 15-16, 2019. Choir: Nathan Ruesch, Senior Bass, Logan Boring, Freshman Tenor alternate Orchestra: Abbie Ferguson, Freshman Violin I, Hailey Egbert, Freshman Double Bass, Paul Allen, Freshmen French Horn, Riker Keele, Freshmen Percussion Band: Amber Ferguson, Senior Flute, Emily Chamberlain, Junior Flute, Mo Casorla, Junior Oboe, Hannah Barney, Sophomore Clarinet, Mikay Hardy, Senior Alto Sax, Sarah Cornaby, Junior Alto Sax, Ashton Varner, Freshman Trumpet, Everett Campbell, Sophomore [...]

February – Band & Percussion2019-02-05T12:48:40-07:00
28 Jan, 2019

South Central Region Results

2019-01-28T10:40:18-07:00

The following students from Sahuarita High School have auditioned and made the South Central Regional Festival in either Band, Choir or Orchestra for February 15-16, 2019. Sahuarita High School is the Site host this year and it is with great pleasure that I announce our participants. We will be hosting 28 high schools, with over 300 students, teachers and clinicians for the event. The Sahuarita Unified School District will be well represented in this event between SHS and WGHS. Thank you for supporting Music in our district. I can't wait to host so many visitors to our campus and auditorium next [...]

South Central Region Results2019-01-28T10:40:18-07:00
23 Jan, 2019

2018-2019 Volunteer Opportunities Change

2019-01-28T10:37:53-07:00

We are hosting for the South Central Region Festival this semester. I am in need of your help for the following couple dates and many times. Please click on the sign-up genius and scroll to the bottom for our needs. They include this Saturday, Jan. 26 at U of A Music Building, then dates later in February at Sahuarita High School. Please help out and sign up! Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e45aaaa2ca0f58-20182019  

2018-2019 Volunteer Opportunities Change2019-01-28T10:37:53-07:00
20 Jan, 2019

Big Changes for Concert Band

2019-01-28T10:33:58-07:00

Dear Parents, I have a couple of big changes I wanted to share with you. 1. The music boosters meeting scheduled for Tuesday this week has been moved to Monday, January 21st 6pm in the bandroom. I know there is not school Monday, this request comes from the music booster club. Hope to see you there. 2. Our Band Day Concert has been moved from Tuesday, January 29th to Tuesday, February 12th all concert in the SUSD Auditorium. This request came from our SMS and Wrightson Ridge directors and we are grateful for the extra time as well. I hope this gives you [...]

Big Changes for Concert Band2019-01-28T10:33:58-07:00
15 Jan, 2019

Final Reminder – FREE All-Regional Honor Band Audition Workshop at GCU – Monday, January 21

2019-01-28T10:32:48-07:00

Parents, If your child is auditioning for regionals next weekend please see the email below. This is about 27 of you. Hi Christine, I wanted to send one last reminder about the All-Regional Honor Band Audition Workshop we’re having at Grand Canyon University this Monday, January 21 (MLK Day). The workshop will run from 9:00am-4:00pm and consist of master classes with the GCU Instrumental Faculty, mock auditions, lectures on auditioning, workshops, an exhibits hall where you can your students can try out instruments and more. Our workshop is audition focused - it’ll be a great way to help your students get [...]

Final Reminder – FREE All-Regional Honor Band Audition Workshop at GCU – Monday, January 212019-01-28T10:32:48-07:00
14 Jan, 2019

2nd Semester Band

2019-01-28T10:30:29-07:00

Dear Parents, Happy New Year! We are already one week into the new semester and lots of things are happening.  Students will be preparing music for the January 29th band day event with a concert at 6pm in the Auditorium for all parents, family and friends to attend. This is the first time we are holding the event so early in the year. Students should be reviewing the Overture To A New Millennium from the December Concert, and working on two new pieces, Havendance we handed out this week and Lightning Field they will receive on Tuesday this week. Please encourage [...]

2nd Semester Band2019-01-28T10:30:29-07:00
21 Dec, 2018

Winter Break – Band

2019-01-10T10:14:27-07:00

Dear Parents, We have completed our fall semester with great accomplishments to our program. Thank you for allowing your child to be part of our music program. The students have worked hard and now it is time for some relaxation. As we look forward to second semester please keep track of things as follows: 1. website for updates -  sahuaritamusic.org 2. by monthly emails from me 3. remind 101 - texting 4. facebook - sahuraita music boosters January will be about individual music growth, students will work on new concert literature in class and have opportunities to work ahead by participating [...]

Winter Break – Band2019-01-10T10:14:27-07:00
20 Nov, 2018

Thanksgiving – Band

2018-11-26T10:07:21-07:00

Dear Parents, I am thankful for so many things, my family, my health and my amazing students I get to work with everyday. Thank you for being such awesome parents that support your child at Sahuarita High School. Curriculum Winter Arts Concert Music, your child should be practicing all new concert music for our December concert. Students have also received their music to prepare for their playing portion of their final for our class. Students should continue to work on scales, musical excerpts (handed out last Friday) and concert music. Finals at Sahuarita High School are 20% of the student's overall grade [...]

Thanksgiving – Band2018-11-26T10:07:21-07:00
09 Nov, 2018

Veteran’s Monday

2018-11-26T10:07:47-07:00

Dear Parents, We will NOT perform Monday, November 12th at at the American Legion. Please take the entire day off to enjoy time with your family. Marching Band is concluding this weekend, I hope to see you at our send off show tonight at 6:30pm. The send off show will not last more than 30 minutes, when it concludes please take your child home with you at that time. Week at a Glance: Tonight 6:30pm on the football field SEND OFF SHOW! Saturday - 8am, perform 12:15, return 6:15pm Monday - CANCELLED Tuesday - back to school,  Jazz Band Performance 5:30 (auditorium) [...]

Veteran’s Monday2018-11-26T10:07:47-07:00
05 Nov, 2018

Week of AzMBA State

2018-11-05T07:29:24-07:00

Dear Parents, It has been a journey but this marching band season isn't over yet. We have made it and our last performances for the DeComposer's Show will happen this week. We will also take time to honor our Veteran's for several performances. Please visit the website calendars and classroom handouts for details. This week will be very busy. Week at a Glance Monday - LAST marching rehearsal 5:45-8:45 Tuesday - Winter Drumline MPH (open to all students) Wednesday - LAST marching percussion/flag rehearsal 2:40-5:20 Thursday - POWER Pack Pep band performance 5:30pm -8pm (no flags) Friday - SIS performance 9am-10:15am [...]

Week of AzMBA State2018-11-05T07:29:24-07:00
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