Jazz Band Auditions and TRO Concert
Good Morning Everyone,I hope everyone is having a FANTASTIC summer! Before vacation mode completely sets in for everyone, I just wanted to send out a quick email to let everyone know the results of our jazz band auditions. (For my graduating seniors and their families, don't worry...I'll be building my new email list over the next couple of weeks and so I promise I won't spam your email all through [...]
End of Year Items and Graduation
Happy Thursday Everyone!A couple of quick announcements for everyone. Please read through this email carefully!1) Study guides for Band, Orchestra, and Percussion finals are posted in Google classroom. Please make sure to have these completed by Monday so we can review. If you need a hard copy, let me know, but take some time over the next couple of days to get these done!2) Any personal items in the band [...]
Fwd: Band Hoodies
Correction! The hoodie was designed by Karen and Ariel, although I'm sure Alyson could design a great hoodie also!
Fwd: Band Hoodies
Good Morning Everyone,Karen Cornaby and Alyson Varner designed a marching band hoodie that is available to purchase if you would like! The sleeve features designs for Pitch Black, Black Swan, and The Fountain.The design is at the bottom of this email. The hoodies will be $32 dollars up to 1XL, $34 for 2XL, and $36 for 3XL. Here is a link to a google form with all the necessary questions [...]
Quick Reminders
Good Morning Everyone,I just have a couple of quick announcements to share with everyone.1) Please don't forget our Spring Band and Orchestra concert is tomorrow night at 6:00P. Call time for students is 5:30 in all black, with a pop of spring color if you'd like. Students, please be on time so we are able to meet backstage prior to the concert to go through logistics.2) Band students: if you [...]
Upcoming Information
Good Evening Everyone,It was wonderful to see everyone yesterday at the banquet. Congratulations to everyone who received awards, as well as everyone for an incredibly successful year.I have a couple of quick reminders for everyone:1) Our Band and Orchestra Spring Concert is Monday night at 6:00. Call time to be at the auditorium is 5:30. Please arrive by 5:30 so we have enough time to meet and go over any [...]
Important Info and Updates
Parents and Students,I have a few important updates and other info to share in the email below, so please read carefully, but first:A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our band students on earning our school's first ever rating of "Superior with Distinction" at the ABODA State Concert Festival on Friday! This means that all three judges, along with the sight-reading judge, gave them Superior ratings on their performance...and yes, you read that [...]
State Concert Festival Info
Good Evening Everyone,A couple of very quick updates: Please don't forget that band students and percussion students who are performing at State Festival with Symphonic Band have dress rehearsals tomorrow and Thursday from 4:00-6:00P. State Festival is on Friday. Our performance is at Mountain View HS in MESA...not Mountain View in Marana. I've attached a complete itinerary to this email. It is a late day, so please look it over carefully.More updates [...]
Upcoming Info and Reminders
Good Afternoon Everyone,I just wanted to take a moment and send out a few quick reminders on things that are coming up, but first I want to say a huge congratulations on a job well done this past weekend to both Anya with the All-State Choir and Indoor Percussion at State Championships. You've all represented us and SHS beautifully and we're very proud of you!I also want to say a huge [...]
Upcoming Information 3.24
Good Evening Everyone,I hope everyone has had a great weekend. I have a lot of updates for you in this email, so please look over everything carefully!1) A huge congratulations goes out to Anya Merten for successfully earning a spot in the All-State Choir this year!!!! This is a tremendous achievement, and we're all very proud of you!2) Jazz Band Trip Information: Once I can finalize a couple of last timing things [...]
Important Updates – PLEASE READ!
Good Morning Everyone,What an eventful week last week turned out to be! Despite the unexpected curveballs that have been thrown our way, I do have exciting announcements to share with you all, in addition to some important updates and reminders for this week.1) Congratulations to the Sahuarita String Orchestra on a great performance at ABODA Area Festival on Thursday, and to their EXCELLENT rating for their performance. For a small [...]
Upcoming Information
Good Evening Everyone, Here are important announcements for this week. Tuesday: Dress Rehearsal for Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Percussion performing with those groups from 4:00-6:00. Thursday Morning: Orchestra Area Festival will take place at Catalina Foothills Thursday morning. This is an important change that became necessary to accommodate schedule conflicts for students. Orchestra students should arrive at the SHS Band Room by 6:50A. The bus will depart promptly at 7:00A, [...]
CPAC Concert Clarification
Hi again Everyone,I meant to include call time information for Jazz Band for tomorrow's show and got ahead of myself.Students should arrive to the Green Valley CPAC (off Continental Rd.) by 5:00. Dress for tomorrow is all black with our blue ties, which I will bring down to the CPAC for everyone. When you turn into the CPAC, if you make an immediate right into the parking area right by [...]
This Week’s Information
Happy Super Bowl Everyone!I have a few quick announcements for everyone for this week. I'll keep it pretty brief, but please make sure to look everything over.1) Tomorrow night is our Jazz Band Fundraiser Concert at the Green Valley CPAC! The concert is at 7:00 and will feature special guests from the Green Valley Stage Band. We'd love to have as many people as possible there for this concert, and [...]
Important Upcoming Information – CORRECTION
There was a typo in the previous email!The chaperone code for JAZZ BAND TRIP ID you will need is: 213975Please see below for registration instructions for parents chaperoning!Mr. Benjamin GarlandDirector of Instrumental MusicSahuarita High School(520)625.3502 x1551
Important Upcoming Information – PLEASE READ
Parents and Students,In this email is some very important information to get us through the next few days. This is far and away the busiest time of the year, so it is VERY important to read any communications that come out. I'm stretched super thin timewise so I don't get to send them out as often as I would like, so bear with them if they're a little long, and [...]
Regional Band, Orchestra, and Choir
Parents and Students,I'll be gone the remainder of the week for All-State Jazz and our AMEA Conference, but I will be largely available by email. I wanted to take a quick moment before I left to send out a huge congratulations to our awesome band and orchestra students who earned placements in the AMEA South-Central Regional Honor Festival for this year. We had 27 students audition this year. I'm incredibly [...]
Regional Band and Orchestra Audition Information
Parents and Students,Regional Band and Orchestra Audition time is almost upon us! I'm really excited for the number of students we have auditioning this year, and below you'll find some important information to make sure your day is successful. These auditions are easily one of the most important events of the year, so make sure you're working hard these last few days to make sure you're prepared to your best. You got [...]
End of Semester Reminders
Good Evening Everyone,The end of the semester is upon us! Before we all leave for break, I just wanted to send out a few quick last updates for everyone.1) Jazz Band Spring Trip: Don't forget that the $50 deposit and tax credit donations made toward the spring trip need to be done by the end of the month, if at all possible. Tax credit donations do take some time to [...]
SUSD Orchestra Day
Good Morning Parents and Students:I just wanted to send out a quick reminder for the students that are involved with SUSD Orchestra Day tomorrow (strings, and then winds and percussion who auditioned successfully).Please make sure you are at the auditorium no later than 8:30 tomorrow morning (8:00 for strings auditioning for the first row). The Walden Grove Music Boosters are providing lunch for tomorrow. Please bring $5 for your lunch [...]
Concert Reminder
Good Afternoon Everyone,My apologies for just getting an email out today. I've been burning the candle on both ends and have hardly a minute to spare. This is just a friendly reminder that tomorrow evening we have our winter band concert in the SUSD Auditorium at 6:00. Students should arrive at the auditorium no later than 5:30. Since the orchestra has a separate concert this year, it should be a relatively [...]
Quick Reminders and Info
Good Evening Everyone,I just had a couple of quick things to send out to everyone:1) Tomorrow's Orchestra Day rehearsal for strings (and winds and percussion) is from 6:00-8:00 in the WGHS Cafeteria. Please allow adequate time to get to Walden, get to the cafeteria, and set up.2) Call time for the Winter Light Parade on Saturday is 4:30, and the parade begins at 6:00. It's a relatively short parade, and [...]
Butter Braid Reminder!
Good Morning Everyone,I just wanted to send out a quick reminder that ALL butter braids should be picked up tomorrow (11/21) after school (please try to get them prior to 4:00). They must remain frozen and we have no place to store them here in the band room!Also, a HUGE congratulations to the SMMB on their best run of the year on Saturday. I am so proud of your accomplishments [...]
Upcoming Band and Orchestra Information
Parents and Students,I hope everyone had a great long weekend! First, a huge congratulations and thank you to our band students for their performance at the Veteran's Day ceremony at American Legion Post 66 yesterday. This is easily one of the most important events we play each year, and it really does mean a lot for the community. Everyone commented on how much better you're sounding year to year and how thankful [...]
Quick Reminders and Updates
Parents and Students,I want to first send out a huge CONGRATULATIONS to the Sahuarita Mustang Marching Band on earning a spot at ABODA State Championships on November 18! I can't emphasize enough what a huge achievement this is and how proud I am of you! You faced some very challenging competition at semi-finals and held your own. Be proud of your work!I also want to thank everyone that came out [...]
ABODA Semi-Finals Itinerary
Parents and Students,Congratulations on a terrific performance on Saturday. Attached is the itinerary for this Saturday's Semi-Finals! Please make sure to look it over carefully.This Friday we have rehearsal from 4:00-7:00. While this is not our state send-off show, parents are invited to come to the last half hour of rehearsal to watch our run and cheer on the band as they get ready for Saturday. Only the top 8 [...]
Flowing Wells and Dobson Itineraries
Parents and Students,Next week is a super busy week! Attached are the itineraries for the competitions at Flowing Wells (10/24) and Dobson (10/28). Flowing Wells Competition 10.24.23 Dobson Competition 10.28.23Mr. Benjamin GarlandDirector of Instrumental MusicSahuarita High School(520)625.3502 x1551
Parent Volunteer Info – PLEASE READ!
Parents,I just wanted to send a quick reminder to parents who help us out at football games, competitions, travel, etc.To volunteer, parents must complete two very important things:The first is the parent volunteer application found here: https://susd30.us/families/volunteers/Fingerprinting is not required for custodial parents.The second is to complete the notarized criminal affidavit, which can be accessed via a link at the same place where you will find the application.We've had a couple [...]
Upcoming Band and Orchestra Information
Parents and Students, I hope everyone is having a restful fall break! I just wanted to send out a few quick updates on things for next week. They can help you reach more people, support marketing initiatives, simplify event registration and payment processes, and ultimately boost ticket sales using event ticketing software. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. First, I want to again congratulate the [...]
Upcoming Band and Orchestra Information for Week 10/2
Parents and Students,First thank you to everyone who helped with last week's busy Homecoming Week. We are very appreciative, and for the students, I'm very proud of your work last week! Congratulations!Here is upcoming information for this week (as well as after break!)The registration form for Indoor Percussion auditions is now live. Please note that we are expecting increased interest, and spots WILL be limited this year. The group is a [...]
Upcoming Band Information – IMPORTANT!!!
Parents and Students,We have a busy couple weeks ahead as we go into fall break. My schedule has been a lot more demanding this semester, so it's been a bit more challenging for me to fire off emails as often as I'd like, so I'm going to cover a lot of ground here. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.1) We have our regularly scheduled Tuesday rehearsal tomorrow. [...]
Upcoming Info (Week Sept. 18)
Parents and Students,I hope everyone had a restful weekend. I just wanted to send out a quick email update with things that are coming up for the next couple weeks:1) A friendly reminder: we are in the middle of our car wash fundraiser! Each student has an envelope for car wash ticket sales they were given last week. (If your student hasn't mentioned it yet, please ask them about it). [...]
Mister Car Wash Fundraiser through September 26th!
Hi all! Our Mister Car Wash Fundraiser is now live. Your student(s) should have brought home a 6" x 9" envelope last night with an order form for the Platinum Exterior Car Wash package that can be used at any Mister Car Wash. Each car wash is $20.00. The goal for every student is to pre-sell at least 5 car wash packages. Please help your student(s) record the contact info [...]
Water Donations
Good Afternoon Parents and Students!I just wanted to send out a quick update that we are in desperate need of donations of cases of water for tomorrow (and future games)! If you're able, please send one with your child to school in the morning. We will absolutely use all of them! I'm always in the band room before school, so they should be able to come in and drop it [...]
2023 Marching Band Volunteer Opportunities
** Volunteers Needed ** Marching Band Season is here! Our first home football game is on Friday, September 1st, and we could use your help in feeding the students before the game, moving instruments and props before and after the halftime show, as well as in the uniform room. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E45AAAA2CA0F58-2023#/ Not only are there five home games, but our marching band show competitions start in October and [...]
Band Photos and This Week’s Info
Parents and Students,I hope your weekend is off to a great start! Here is your info for this upcoming week:1) From our boosters, a quick note about photos and photo order deadlines:The link to view the photos from our picture day is here: https://robertkraft.zenfolio.com/p392260705 Senior parents: Please choose which photo you would like to use on your senior banner and select "Other Products" to find the 36" x 60" Senior Sports Banner [...]
Nationwide Panda Express Fundraiser Night – 08/23/2023
Got a Panda Express near where you live? If so, you can participate in this nationwide virtual fundraiser! Tomorrow, August 23rd, order online at ANY Panda Express in the nation, and apply code: 916548 in the coupon box when checking out on the website or app, and you'll be supporting the Sahuarita High School Music Boosters! Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Band Information Wk Aug. 14
Parents and Students,I'll keep this week's email super short!1) Thank you again to everyone who donated and helped with our fundraiser. The fundraiser closes tonight at midnight, but we've raised over $22,000!!! Congratulations!2) There's an important deadline this week! The last day to submit requests for excused absences from performances is this Wednesday, Aug. 16. Requests for excused absences must be submitted at sahuaritamusic.org (the form is linked to the [...]
Fundraiser is Ending Soon!
Parents and Students:I hope everyone had a great first week back!!! I know that I did, and I'm really excited to be working with you all and to see what this semester has in store!I just wanted to send a quick reminder to everyone that there are only 3 DAYS LEFT on our email donation drive! Monday will be the last day for donations. We currently have raised $19,349, which [...]
SHS Music Booster Updates 08/09/2023
Hello all, Hope the first week of school is going well so far! Sending a quick update to remind you all that the Booster T-shirt orders and payments are due tomorrow, August 10th. If you haven't ordered yet, here is the link: https://forms.gle/v3XZXqhDkKzqYgJh6 If you have ordered, thank you! We have sent out invoices to confirm your order. If you haven't received the invoice with your total and payment instructions, please [...]
Upcoming Band Information Wk Aug 7
Good Morning Parents and Students, I'll begin with a quick thank you to our students for an awesome job at the SUSD Welcome Back Assembly on Wednesday. I heard nothing but positive comments from everyone about how you all looked and sounded! Here are the important things you need to know for the upcoming week...I promise not every email will be this long, but this one is important! 1) Monday [...]
Band Updates: Week 7/31
Good Morning Parents and Students, Let me first say again, THANK YOU to all the parents, volunteers, and students who showed up to our Band Camp Showcase on Friday night and who helped make camp a success. I also want to remind everyone of our meal sponsors for camp: Chick-fil-A, Raisin' Cane's, Eegee's, Texas Roadhouse, and Firehouse Subs. If you visit any of those establishments over the next few weeks [...]
Band Updates 7.23.23
Parents and Students, I hope you've had a great weekend and are enjoying the awesome monsoon tonight! I want to say congratulations to our awesome students on a great week 1 of camp! I am VERY excited by the potential of this group, and I can't wait to see what you all accomplish! Keep up the great work! I have some important updates for you for the week, so please [...]
Upcoming Band Information
Parents and Students, I hope you've all been enjoying a restful summer and a fun-filled holiday weekend. If you're receiving this email, you are registered for band at SHS for the fall semester, and I'm excited to send my first band email of the year! This summer has been busy with preparations for camp and the fall, and on behalf of myself, the band staff, and our student leadership, we are [...]
Booster Board Nominations
Thank you for your suggestion for music program parents/guardians that would be good supporters of the SHS Music Programs. There are 4 vacant positions on the SHS Music Booster Board for the 2022-2023 year. Please submit answers to the following questions about your nominee. Our intention is to contact the nominees before booster board elections and discuss interest levels. Self nominations are encouraged. Nomination Form
STATE! Band
Dear Parents, It is the last week of the 2021 marching band season. I am so proud of the growth we have had this year. I think back to where we were last year this time and I am so grateful we are here, learning in person all together. After this week I will not send emails weekly but only when things are super busy. Please continue to look at [...]
I-19 Showdown Nov 6
Our event is here! Thank you all in advance for stepping up to volunteer for our annual I-19 Showdown. You should have received an email from sign-up genius as a reminder that you work a set time of a shift. If you did not sign up but wish to help please sign up on the sign up genius and show up at that time. On Saturday, My suggestion for you, wear comfortable shoes, [...]
Show Host Week – Band
Dear Parents, Great Effort by our students on Saturday at the U of A, we placed 4th out of 17 schools. I am very pleased with our progress. At this point we will have the biggest impact in our performance with the following details: 1. Individual growth in the music - practice at home, attend sectionals during MPH 2. Attendance in night rehearsals - tonight and Friday Football season has come to an [...]
Senior Night 2021
Senior Parents, 2021, Senior Night is this Friday, October 29th on the SHS Football Field. It is hard to believe four years have past and your child is almost grown and ready for the next adventure in their life. Thank you for sharing your child with the SHS Music Program for the last four years. It is my honor to share this moment with you and your family. Details: 1. There [...]
Parent Meeting – October 26, 2021
Meeting Powerpoint Slides
Homecoming this week! – Band
Dear Parents, Homecoming is a great way to celebrate a school and the school community.This next week, the week before fall break is Homecoming and our first competition! The students have been working so hard since July, now we get to put forth our efforts in many performances and competitions. Week at a Glance Friday, Sept. 24 - Game Day! wear the blue band shirt to school 4:30 - tailgate, [...]
Band – Mid Sept
Dear Parents, Students are working on their second objective sheet, it is due next Friday, September 24th they should attempt to complete at least one item a day to get it done on time. We will be completing the third movement of our show this week. We are ready to begin the final big push of new material. Week at a Glance Monday, Sept. 20 Rehearsal 5:45-8:45 Friday, Sept. 24 Game Day! [...]
Travel Survey
Dear Parents, Parent Help Needed Only 25 parents have filled out the attached two minute survey about travel, we need at least 40 replies to know your wishes for student travel. please take two minutes and fill it out https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MuU-3xCccw1MsC_BLPMlpVFn9kSa-TKqQWPl3mNgo70/edit#responses Christine Garcia Sahuarita High School Band and Orchestra Director cgarcia@sahuarita.net (520) 625-3502 X 1551
Labor Day weekend – Band
Dear Parents, Game Day Friday, students should wear the blue band shirt to school all day. Students should have marching shoes and black socks for the game! The carwash was a huge success after two deposits we made a profit of $1300, these funds will be used to purchase the vinyl covers for the field props in the show. Thank you to Chelsea Robling for reaching out to the GV quilting group, they have agreed to sew [...]
Marching Band Council Fundraiser
Dear Parents, I apologize for the short notice. Our band council (student club) has struggled to get moving this school year but I think we are finally going to see forward progress. The band council has been working for more than two weeks to get a location for a club sponsored car wash to raise money for our field props. Our props this year cost between $3500-$4000, this is a huge investment for the show. Today [...]
Friends & Family Show! – Band
Dear Parents, Thank you, thank you, thank you. Every student has their band warm-up book. We use the book all four years and regularly during class time. Students also have their three ring black binder, this is great! Students need to continue to develop regular practice habits. Please have your child designate a set time everyday to practice for 20-30 minutes on scales and music. Many of our students have instruments that [...]
Volunteer Help Needed
Dear Parents, We need your help and some items on my list are time sensitive. 1. We need parent(s) that are comfortable driving a district pickup truck with a 20 foot trailer, please reach out to me to get set up with the district to get cleared to drive for the band. There are several steps to this process, you must have a valid driver's licence, you will need to [...]
SHS Band – Week Two
Dear Parents, Week two is almost over. Our pace is slow right now as we have focused on classroom and school procedures but I promise we will pick up the speed soon. Please help your child get into a regular practice schedule with their instrument. I do not expect students to practice on the days we are here on campus for rehearsals but I do expect they work independently at home 3-4 [...]
Band First Week
Dear Parents, We have almost made it through the first week of school. As the dust clears from these first couple of days I want to keep you informed of as much as possible without overwhelming you. I would also like to thank our parents that came in on the first day of school and assisted with the uniform process; Kirsten Sparks, Karina Varner, John Waldron, Yolanda Rodriguez, Jessica McWhirter, Cheryle [...]
Friends and Family Performance CHANGE
Dear Parents, We have decided to cancel our friends and family performance tonight due to expected weather conditions. Students will be ready for pick up anytime between 3:30-5pm at the band room. Please make arrangements for their ride home. We will have our tailgate dinner for them after school starts (most likely Aug. 6th before rehearsal).I will give final info about that prior to the first day of school. Sincerely, [...]
Band Camp Meals Sign Up
Dear Parents, SHS Marching Mustang Band Camp begins Monday, July 19 at 8am. Please remind your child to arrive 10-15 minutes to allow time to travel to the football field. They should have comfortable clothes on for movement, tennis shoes that tie, sunscreen, and WATER! I strongly suggest they wear a hat, it really helps. Students should bring their lunch from home, dinner is provided. Each day we have a theme, students [...]
Mustang Band Camp 2021
Dear Parents, Summer is coming to an end. Here are some direct info reminders for our camp time coming up. I have also included the letter that was posted on our website at the bottom if you did see it. 1. Guard/Perc Camp is in full session as I write this email! 2. Rookie Camp Thursday, July 15th 6-8pm (all 9th and 10th grade students) ALL Parents Meeting in the gym [...]
Awards Night Band
Dear Parents, Our awards night is Thursday, May 13th at 7pm in the courtyard of Sahuarita High School. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to find a seat and be ready for the evening. I ask that all attendees follow district guidelines: 1. Sit socially distant (tables and chairs provided) 2. Wear a proper fitting face covering 3. Please bring water, we do have a NEW water refill station right next [...]
May – Band
Dear Parents, Thank you for attending our concert last Thursday evening, I am so proud of how everything came together and sounded so nice. This has been the most unusual year ever and we have all learned such different ways to prepare music. Our awards banquet is Thursday, May 13th at 7pm here on the lawn of the high school. This is our yearly tradition with a few changes. We are [...]
Concert Week! BAND
Dear Parents, Our concert is Thursday, April 29th at 6pm in the Auditorium. Each student is allowed four guests to attend the concert. It does not matter the age of the guest each person counts; for example if you have a 6month old baby they count as a person. Our concert will also be provided via live streaming for your friends and family that are not in person. I will provide that [...]
Jazz Band – APRIL
Parents, Our jazz band is getting ready for our concert on Thursday, April 29th, at 6pm in the auditorium. This concert is shared with the concert band and should last about 45-60 minutes, we WILL have an audience and we look forward to you joining us for the event. Each student will be allowed to invite four guests for the audience and we will live stream the event for those [...]
April – BAND
Dear Parents, This past week has been very rewarding and exhausting at the same time. Thank you for getting your child up and off to school every day. We have been making music as a full ensemble and preparing for our concert on April 29th. This week I have added Sight Reading Factory back into our assignments. Students will receive the assignment on Monday and it is due by Wednesday for [...]
April – Band
Dear Parents, We return to Five days a week in person instruction on Monday, April 5th. We have Concert Band Rehearsals on the following dates, to prepare for our concert on April 29th in the Auditorium. This concert will include guests as did our virtual upload events for Indoor Percussion and guard did. We will also record the concert and display on Facebook and the website as we did in December, [...]
SHS Graduation – Jazz Band
Parents, Save the date: SHS Jazz Band will perform at the Sahuarita High School Graduation on Wednesday, May 19th at 7pm, we will arrive by 5:30 and be done by 9pm. More info to follow. We will continue with rehearsal every Thursday 3:45-5:30 until graduation. Sincerely, Christine Garcia Sahuarita High School Band and Orchestra Director cgarcia@sahuarita.net (520) 625-3502 X 1551
Concert April 29 – Band
Dear Parents, Third quarter comes to a close this week, WOW it is hard to believe. Please make sure your child has all Sight Reading Factory turned in (SRF). Last week March 3rd was the last required SRF for the quarter, this allows plenty of time to turn in late submissions by this week Wednesday, March 10th to allow me time to update grades. I will not accept any SRF [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 3/8
I apologize for the delay in this email. We have been waiting on information from WGAZ about purchasing tickets for this week’s show. Below is very detailed information about the upcoming 2 weeks. Last Week’s Score We received our scores from last week. We received a rating of “Good”. Our score did drastically improve. We will listen to judges’ commentary at tonight’s rehearsal so everyone has time to eat after Concert Band Rehearsal. Week [...]
COMPETITION TOMORROW!
Hey all! I apologize for the delay in this email going out. Below is the information for tomorrow’s event. The event will be held in Sahuarita Intermediate School Gym! The itinerary is attached. Cohort B should report to the band room at 2:45. Cohort A should report to the band room as soon as school is out at 3:30. WGAZ Virtual Week 2 Itinerary 3_1_21.docx Doors open at 4:30 Percussion [...]
Band – Fundraiser
Parents, We have been approved for our club fundraiser, I have created an assignment in our google classroom, this is NOT a graded assignment but I hope every student will participate. In the past we would have had multiple car washes, onsite fundraisers and Butterbraid pastry sales in addition to this email campaign. Please help us to be successful. We will have a club meeting as stated in #3 with [...]
All Parent Meeting – January 25
Please attend this important first meeting of 2021 where we will discuss the Spring Concert, as well as other needs, afterschool practices, upcoming fundraisers, and classroom expectations. January 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm: Google Meets Link: https://meet.google.com/jhc-zhvy-ynv
Jazz Band Rehearsal
Parents, We will have in person jazz band rehearsal on Thursday, January 28th at Sahuarita High School. Rhythm section 2:30 - 4pm Wind sections 3pm - 4:15 Please make sure your child has washed their music specific mask and have their instrument covers. We will take temperature when they arrive, they should bring their own water for this rehearsal. We will rehearse outside with social distancing respected. If you have any questions please let [...]
A little more clarification…
I got really excited when I got the information for Phase 2 and I wanted to notify everyone of the schedule change ASAP. Below is more clarification on what Phase 2 means for us. This Weekend Saturday we will still rehearse as scheduled. Battery/Cymbals 9:30-11:30 and Front Ensemble is 10:00-noon. Monday, we will all start at 11:00am and end at 8:00pm. Meal break will be at 3:00pm. Nobody is permitted [...]
MLK Camp ADDITIONAL UPDATE: SUPER IMPORTANT!!!!
GREAT NEWS!!! We are in Phase 2 Starting Monday! We will rehearse Monday (MLK day) from 11:00a-8:00p This Saturday is not changed. We will learn NEW DRILL AS A GROUP! Masks, water, appropriate attire. See you then! Thomas Cervenka Assistant Director | Sahuarita Marching Mustangs Director | Sahuarita Indoor Percussion Sahuarita High School www.sahuaritamusic.org/indoor
MLK Camp & Rehearsals UPDATE
Hey everyone! So we are still in Phase 1 this weekend. We are anticipating moving into Phase 2 at the beginning of February to coincide with Winter Sports, depending on the decisions made at the district level. The good news is, even with limited rehearsal time, we are getting a lot done musically! MLK Camp Since we’re in Phase 1, we are limited to 2 hours at a time. We [...]
January – Band
Dear Parents, I hope this email finds you well and the information I provide is helpful. We are in distance learning with regular meetings during the school day. Students should log in biweekly, have their instrument and music out and be ready to play! In addition to the biweekly meetings they should work on their own 2-3 days a week for 25-30 minutes on the music posted in their google classroom as a [...]
IMPORTANT Indoor Percussion Update 01/11/21
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! A few updates as we move forward in our season. Fees The $50 PTP was due last month, please make a payment to the front office ASAP. The $100 Uniform fee can also be made at the front office between 7:30-2:30. We can not order the uniforms until everyone has paid! Please make a payment ASAP and show me a copy of the receipt so [...]
Drumline Camp starts on Wednesday!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! We are still in Phase 1, but have restructured our camp to maximize our 2 hours daily together. A reminder of the start times: Mallets: 9:30a-11:30a Cymbals & Rhythm: 9:45a-11:45a Battery: 10:00a-12:00p The staff and I will move all of the equipment outside of the band room before rehearsal starts. You must arrive 15 minutes early to move your equipment to your location. If [...]
Indoor Percussion Camp Update
Hello all, Our camp is still scheduled for Wednesday, December, 30 through January 2. After several conversations with our school administration over the past few days, we have to move forward utilizing Phase 1 protocols. In Phase 1, we are only allowed to rehearse in groups of 10 and for 2 hours a day. Our camp schedule will be a combination of in-person and virtual instruction to accommodate district [...]
Concert and Needs
Dear Parents, Please sign up to support our music boosters with the Fry's rewards program Yay! we can get Community Rewards from Fry's grocery store now. Below is the sign-up information. Your Fry's Account Community Rewards Home Page Dear Sahuarita High School Music Booster, Congratulations on your enrollment into the Fry's Community Rewards Program. Your participants may begin enrolling upon receipt of this email. You have been assigned a new NPO [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 12/13
Good morning everyone! Rehearsals this week: It is extremely important that parents are ready to pick up their child at the end of their section’s rehearsal. We have staggered start/end times to maximize social distancing. Monday, December 14 Mallets - 5:00-7:00 (in front of gym) Cymbals & Rhythm 5:15-7:15 (behind choir room) Battery - 5:30-7:30 (tennis courts) Wednesday, December 16 I would like to start this rehearsal earlier because of [...]
Concert Info
Dear Parents, On Friday in class the students took a survey about participation in the concert with options of alternate assignments if they will not participate in the event due to the return to distance learning and I have the results. 6% (4 students) of students are on quarantine and will not be allowed to participate per district and CDC guidelines they will be given an alternate assignment. 3% (2) of [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 12/6/20
Hey team, A few important updates as we progress into the last few weeks into the semester: Rehearsals this week Despite SHS switching to full remote learning, we are still going to have rehearsals, albeit a little different than we’re used to. We are back in Phase 1 for the time being, so we are staggering start/end times to keep our cohorts small and spread out. Each group will report [...]
Concert and District Communication
Parents, At this time the concert set for December 10 at 6pm has not been addressed by the district, I am waiting for direction. At this time athletics and extracurricular activities have not been cancelled and I will provide info as soon as I have clarification on how we should proceed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Christine Garcia Sahuarita High School Band and Orchestra Director cgarcia@sahuarita.net (520) 625-3502 X 1551
Concert Week
Dear Parents, First off I apologize for the abundance of information in this email. Our semester is coming to a close and our concert will take place on Thursday, December 10th at 6pm. Students will perform on the auditorium stage with the assistance of stagingspecialists.co.uk. Additionally, the event will be supported by AV hire companies. The audience will view the performance via facebook live stream. Students have reviewed dress [...]
Indoor Percussion Rehearsal 12/2
Hello all! A friendly reminder that we have in-person rehearsal at SHS Wednesday, December 2. We will rehearse from 6p-8p, but meet outside of the band room by 5:30 to setup equipment. We will dismiss promptly at 8pm. Important things to remember: 1. Masks 2. Water Bottle 3. Appropriate Attire (no jeans for battery) 4. Athletic Shoes (everyone) 5. Music in a binder w/sheet protectors. 6. Sticks/Mallets if you [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from Sahuarita Indoor Percussion
Thomas Cervenka Assistant Director | Sahuarita Marching Mustangs Director | Sahuarita Indoor Percussion Sahuarita High School www.sahuaritamusic.org/indoor
Indoor Percussion Update 11/22
Hello all! A few updates as we head into thanksgiving week… We do not have any indoor percussion rehearsals this week. Battery should be practicing the attached warm-ups. Front Ensemble should be working on green scales in C, F, G, D, Ab, Bb, and A. Rhythm section should be working on 16th grid and triplet timing with a metronome at 80, 120, and 144. Our next in-person rehearsal will [...]
Handbook and Parent Meeting Materials
Thank you for those who attended the parent meeting tonight. Attached is the slideshow from the meeting, as well as the handbook which outlines everything we discussed. I would like to remind everyone that as we move forward with the season, the health and safety of your child is my number one priority. If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Thank you guys [...]
Band – Mid November
Dear Parents, Class Fee collection continues, $50 for each performing ensemble class for the year. Sweatshirts should be arriving this week, if you have not paid for yours please pay ASAP $33. You can pay sweatshirts and class fees in one payment to the front office. If your child would like to audition for regionals the deadline has been extended to December 11 please pay in the band room $25. The audition [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 11/15
Hello all, Parent Info Meeting Monday, November 16 at 7pm is our parent meeting. Here we will go over the handbook, fee structure, rehearsal schedule, volunteer needs, and policies/procedures. I will also address the guidance from district that caused us to cut our rehearsal short on Friday. The safety of the students/staff is our number one priority, and we will discuss this more in depth on Monday evening. Parents [...]
Virtual Indoor Percussion Rehearsal TONIGHT!
A reminder that we have our virtual indoor percussion rehearsal tonight @ 6:00pm We will announce the placement audition results and take a look at some music! Parents, please remind your child if they don’t check their google classroom or email frequently today! Here is the meeting info. It is also posted in google classroom on the band/percussion pages. Tom Cervenka is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. [...]
Fall Break
Dear Parents, This is a friendly reminder that we have rehearsal this week during fall break. After meetings with the administration, our Athletic Director, and Dr. Valenzuela, we have been cleared for in-person instruction. We will be following the guidelines and safety protocols outlined by AIA (Arizona Interscholastic Association), which are the same rules that sports teams in our district, and state are following. What that means for us... [...]
University of Arizona (Virtual) Band Day
The University of Arizona 67th Annual Band Day Featuring the Pride of Arizona Marching Band, Hosted by the Fred Fox School of Music Date and Time: October 24th, 2020 / 1pm-3:30pm 1pm-1:30pm Introductions -POA Virtual Video Performance-Presentation 1:30pm-2:20pm Clinics -Clinics by UA brass and woodwind faculty for HS wind students -Clinics by POA staff for HS color guard, percussion, pomline, and twirlers -Marching band off-season planning and design clinic by [...]
Week before Fall Break – Band
Dear Parents, As the 1st quarter comes to a close we look forward to beginning some in person work with your child. I will be sending out detailed information at the end of this week about our hybrid return to the school in the near future. In the meantime please continue to make school and participation in our class a priority! Our class is physically based with a lot of [...]
Mod Pizza Percentage Night
Don't miss our first percentage night of the year. On Thursday, October 1, order food at Mod Pizza, mention SHS Music at payment, and Mod Pizza will donate 20% of your bill to Sahuarita High School Music Boosters.
Parent Informational Meeting
Please attend our first parent information meeting of the year. Due to not being able to meet in person this year, we will be holding the meeting virtually via Zoom. Below you will find a link and the access code for the meeting: Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87479041993?pwd=d3VrbHJWNUIyM25ka01DR2U1UmgzUT09 Meeting ID: 874 7904 1993 Passcode: shsmusic
First week of school
Dear Parents, Welcome to the Sahuarita High School Performing Ensembles. We have made it through the first week of school! Thank you for taking the time to help your child make it their classes and order their music supplies and books. Each year my mission is to create transparency with parents about our commitments of music preparation, students time commitment, and communication. I will hold our first music meeting this [...]
Parents! Please register for Cut Time.
ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE A PARENT, OR A STUDENT WHO HAS NOT RECEIVED THE WELCOME FORM. Follow this link - https://cuttime.net/createProfile.cfm Begin typing Sahuarita Instrumental Music in the Subscribing Schools/Groups field below. (It should auto-populate after typing Sahu). Complete the form. Check the “I’m Not a Robot” and “Accept Terms and Conditions” boxes Submit the form by clicking the “Register Now” button. Once your profile has been [...]
Booster Board Nominations
Please nominate yourself or a fellow parent to be included in this years Music Booster Board Elections. Click Here
Indoor Percussion Season
This is the hardest email I’ve ever had to compose. Given the escalating concern around COVID-19, WGAZ has decided to follow suit with several other state circuits and cancel the remainder of the season. I am absolutely heartbroken by this. But it will not break us. We still have the planned showcase performance on 3/26, and our district site tour on 3/25. If the district doesn’t allow us to have [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 03/08
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! Yesterday was a LONG day and I appreciate everyone’s hard work from start to finish. This season, we started out as Regional A and were promoted to A-Local in the WGAZ circuit after our first show. Then yesterday at WGI we were the only group to make finals from WGAZ A-Local division (all other groups in finals were A-National groups)! This group continues to exceed my [...]
March Competition – Band
Dear Parents, Please check your child's grades and make sure they have turned in their google classroom assignments. We have contest this week and our concert. I have sent home colored paper with the times for Thursday, please ask your child for the paper. We still need 2 more chaperones. Please message me on remind or send me a response to this email. 7:25am - 3pm. March at a Glance March [...]
Silent Auction Donations Needed!
DEADLINE IS TOMORROW. CAN YOU HELP? WE STILL NEED LOTS OF ITEMS. The Sahuarita High School Music Booster club is putting together several themed gift baskets for a Silent Auction. We are looking for donations from parents or local businesses to fill these baskets. Baskets will be sold via silent auction at our Future Freshman Step-up Concert on the evening of March 6th. Any donations you can provide will be [...]
Props, Uniforms, and an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello all, PROPS Tomorrow we will be building the tree props behind the band room @ 9:00. Mr. Allen has done a lot of work on them already, including all of he preparatory cuts necessary. If any parents are able to help, it would be greatly appreciated. We are in need of an air compressor, framing nailer, and several drills. See you tomorrow! UNIFORMS We have fitted everyone in our [...]
3 weeks till Spring Break – Band
Dear Parents, I hope this email finds you well. Students have been using google classroom as part of our learning environment. Students have adjusted to the learning but many of the students continue to turn in assignments late or not at all. Please help your child complete their work on time. Your child should be practicing these two main pieces, Chorale and Shaker Dance and A.B.A. Symphonic March. Three weeks till Spring Break: [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 2/23
Hello all, Below is important information for the upcoming weeks. WGAZ Show Host Thank you so much to everyone that volunteered. We received nothing but positive feedback from WGAZ. The judges and WGAZ staff were very pleased with how polite and accommodating all of the volunteers were, and they LOVED the taco bar! Mrs. Cornaby will report to me the final numbers, but we made a pretty decent profit for [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 2/11
Hi all, This season has been grueling to say the least, but we are making HUGE strides in our production! Below is information regarding our upcoming show, our rehearsal schedule. Next week is a big week for us. Please Upcoming schedule (some things are different/new) Wednesday, February 12 Tutoring 2:30-3:30 Dinner 3:30-4:45 Transit to Middle School 4:45-5:30 Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 Monday, February 17 Dinner 3:30-4:40 Transit to HS Gym 4:40-5:00 Rehearsal [...]
February Band
Dear Parents, I hope this email finds you well. Students have been using google classroom as part of our learning environment for over a month now. Most of the students have adjusted to the learning but many of the students continue to turn in assignments late. Please help your child complete their work on time. Month at a Glance: Monday, 10th - 8th grade elective fair performance in the gym 9:15am - [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 01/26
A few things going into the upcoming weeks. Week at a glance Monday, January 27 (YES there is still rehearsal) Tutoring 3:15-4:15 Dinner 4:15-5:00 Transit 5:00-5:30 Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 Those participating in District Orchestra Day Rehearsal will join us after. Wednesday, January 29 Tutoring 2:30-3:30 Sectionals 3:30-4:15 Dinner 4:15-5:00 Transit 5:00-5:30 Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 Tutoring Please make sure you are attending tutoring. We are literally giving you time to do your homework. [...]
Krispy Kreme Coffee
We have been through the wringer with Krispy Kreme about the coffee we ordered with our fundraiser. It has finally arrived and will be delivered on Monday. Thank you Tom Cervenka Assistant Marching Band Director Indoor Percussion Director Sahuarita High School www.sahuaritamusic.org
Second Semester Band
Dear Parents, Happy New Year, welcome to 3rd quarter. Each year I work toward things to improve our classroom and my teaching skills. This year we are going to move forward with google classroom for band (not percussion yet). Each week this month students will have an assignment to play scales at set tempo and turn them in by way of google classroom. Please let me know if you have any questions. [...]
Indoor Percussion Update 1/12/2020
Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Our first competition is a month away! Uniforms have been ordered, and I’m so excited to put all of the pieces of our show together! We have a busy week for Sahuarita Indoor. Please read this email in its entirety for important information regarding rehearsals, floor painting, show shirts, dues, and props. Week at a Glance: Monday, January 13 3:15-4:15 - Tutoring 4:15-5:00 [...]
Last Indoor Percussion Update of 2019
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! A quick update for the upcoming camp on January 2-4 (I double-checked the dates this time!) Camp Checklist Water bottle EAR PLUGS Sack lunch Athletic shoes (non-negotiable) 3-ring binder with sheet protectors Pencil Battery: Dark, form-fitting, athletic clothing. Nothing flashy, and NO JEANS Meals Lunch will be at 12:00 everyday, and last 45 minutes. Students will not be permitted to leave campus during [...]
Indoor Percussion Weekly Update 12/22
Happy Holidays! I hope everyone is enjoying their break! This week's email will be relatively short. 1. Practice. I have set a lofty goal to get the entire opener on the tarp during the upcoming camp. Please be listening to the music, learning the rhythms, and warm-ups. Recordings, click-tracks, and pdfs of the music will be available on the website soon. Below is the full recording. https://box-six.com/shows-mother-nature-315 2. Please remember [...]
Indoor Percussion Weekly Update 12/15
Hope everyone is ready for winter break! A few things… Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Donuts will be ready for pickup in the band room at 3:00 on Monday! A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Varner, Mrs. Cornaby, Hannah, and Mrs. Garcia for helping orchestrate this fundraiser. A few students should stay for a little bit after school to sell leftover donuts to other students. What we have leftover we can also [...]
December Band
Dear Parents, Happy Holidays, we only have 7 school days left in our semester. Please join us this Thursday, December 12th at 6pm in the auditorium for our Winter Arts Concert. Our concert is free and will feature performances from the following groups. NJROTC - Pearl Harbor Ceremony with Patriotic music Choir - Orchestra - Percussion - Concert Band - Drama throughout the evening! December at a Glance: Wednesday - NA Thursday [...]
Indoor Percussion Weekly Update 12/8
Parents/Students, A few things as we begin to closeout the semester. Week at a glance • Monday, December 9 • Uniform and PTP Due in front office! April (office clerk) will email me a copy of every receipt of funds she collects. • We do NOT have rehearsal because of the band rehearsal. • Wednesday, December 11 • Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 • Krispy Kreme order forms and $$ Due Drumline Floor [...]
Weekly IP Update
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Below is some important information regarding the upcoming week. Week at a glance Monday, December 2 - Rehearsal 5:30-8:30 - I understand that there is a concert band rehearsal right after school. Students will not have time to leave campus for dinner before indoor percussion rehearsal. We will have a short amount of time to eat around 5:30. Wednesday, December 4 - Rehearsal [...]
IP Practice
This email is geared towards the students, but parents and staff are copied on the email so everyone is in the know. I am extremely excited that everyone is so eager to learn their new instruments and have a successful season, but I need to clarify a few procedures. Sahuarita Indoor Percussion is a strictly extracurricular activity. This means that all practice and sectionals will occur outside of the school [...]
November Band
Dear Parents, Our marching band season has come to an end and our long days will not be as often. I will also not be writing a weekly email. I encourage you to check the website for calendars and other information. www.sahuaritamusic.org I will try to send an email about every 2-3 weeks but ask your child what we are working on in class. Thank you for all of your support [...]
2020 Indoor Percussion Season
Congratulations on an amazing marching season. Now it's time for indoor! After a successful inaugural season (STATE CHAMPIONS), we will be expanding the ensemble to perform not only in the WGAZ circuit, but also the WGI (Winter Guard International) circuit! There are so many exciting things happening this year! We are adding full middle school indoor drumline (Sahuarita Indoor Percussion Cadets), and are hosting a WGAZ competition! I am SO [...]
AzMBA Semi-State – Band
Dear Parents, Marching band post season continues! We have made it to the last level of AzMBA finals, please note that all performances will be held in the Phoenix Area till the end of the season. Now that we have very little new material it is super important that your child spend time practicing their music and showing up to scheduled practice. We need to norm our styles and work consistent [...]
Week of ABODA Semi Finals
Dear Parents, Welcome to marching band post season! We have made it to the next level, please note that all performances will be held in the Phoenix Area till the end of the season. Now that we have very little new material it is super important that your child spend time practicing their music and showing up to scheduled practice. We need to norm our styles and work consistent style. [...]
Itinerary for White Elephant Parade and U of A Band Day
Printable PDF: White Elephant and Band Day.pdf
Higley Marching Band Festival Itinerary
Printable: Higley High School Marching Band Festival.pdf
Parade and U of A week – band
Dear Parents, We had a great weekend, thanks to everyone who helped our students succeed. We are the smallest band in our division and yet we came in 2nd place! This week will be equally as busy and important that we are at our best. This is the last week of regular season and we hope to continue with a strong placement in post season! Our annual Butterbraid Fundraiser has [...]
Sahuarita Marching Band Festival Itinerary
Printable Link: SHS Marching Band Festival.pdf
Fall Concert – Sahuarita High School
Dear Parents, Our concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30pm in the district auditorium. Our SUSD Music Team met today to put students first and find a way to make music happen. We are grateful to still hold our event prior to fall break while the music is fresh and the momentum is present. Our concert will begin at 7:30pm, we will be sharing the evening with Walden [...]
Week of First Show AzMBA – Sahuarita
Dear Parents, It is hard to believe our first show is here and it is also the show that we are hosting! Your child should have brought home a yellow paper with the details of the event on Friday. This week will be extremely busy with last minute details for hosting our show, and rehearsals with the students to make sure we have a great first competition performance. Thank you [...]
Sahuarita Band 2019 Fundraiser
Sahuarita Band 2019 Fundraiser About the Fundraiser Hello Sahuarita Band friends, family and fans. We are running an online fundraiser for new equipment, clothing, travel, team meals and the costs associated with running a successful program. Your support will help us offer a high quality experience for all of our students. We appreciate all donations, large or small and they go towards a great cause. [...]
Show Host Needs #3
Dear Parents, VOLUNTEERS As we draw nearer to the date of our competition, we need every parent to volunteers for the day of the event. We ask that all parents volunteer for at least one shift the day of the event, and possibly more if you can. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we need everyone's support stand to make more than $6,000.00 on this one event. [...]
October 1st Fall Arts Concert
Dear Parents, This is a friendly reminder our fall concert is scheduled for October 1st at 6pm in the district auditorium. The concert is free and open to everyone, please invite your family, friends and neighbors. This event will take 45-55 minutes and performances will include, Sahuarita High School choirs, string orchestra, and jazz band. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Christine Garcia Sahuarita High School Band and Orchestra Director [...]
Last Week of September
Dear Parents, We had a very exciting field trip to Tombstone last Friday. Thank you to everyone who attended as chaperones. The students were focused and enjoyed some fun time with their friends throughout the day. Students still need to work individually on music and basics like tone production. I am challenging every student to play long tones for 5 minutes every day to increase their range and quality of [...]
Old West Research – Tombstone Itinerary
Tombstone Itinerary (Printable PDF)
Week of Tombstone
Dear Parents, We had a very successful rehearsal on Friday evening, the students were focused and all goals of marching were met. Students still need to work individually on music but that is to be expected. Thank you to the 5 parents whom came in to get the students into uniform and the 8-9 dad's who came in to finish the panels. Your efforts have made me so grateful to [...]
Showdown Help Needed #2
Dear Parents, VOLUNTEERS As we draw nearer to the date of our competition, we need every parent to volunteers for the day of the event. We ask that all parents volunteer for at least one shift the day of the event, and possibly more if you can. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we need everyone's support stand to make more than $6,000.00 on this one event. [...]
Week of Sept. 9th – Band
Dear Parents, I hope you all made it to the game last Friday, it was a great night for Sahuarita Mustangs! Our students performed their show for the first time in uniform, we shared the pre game with Palo Verde Band, and we had our 8th grade students from SMS, WRS, and GEA for the evening. Thank you to everyone who helped serve our students dinner, got them dressed into the [...]
Labor Day Week!
Dear Parents, We have our first football game this Friday, September 6th with kickoff at 7pm. Your child will receive a colored form this week in class detailing the time frame they need to be ready by pre-game! This game will be very busy not only will we debut our show, it is our 8th grade step-up night, we will be creating a video for a fundraiser in September, and [...]
Open House Tonight
Dear Parents, We had a great car wash, thanks to everyone who participated and sold their tickets. We raised a little more than $1,800! This money could not come at a better time, we have been able pay for our show music, and field props, between our car wash in May ($775) and now August, we did it! Week at a Glance Monday - rehearsal 5:45-8:15 on the field, students [...]
Car Wash Week
Dear Parents, It has been a great first two weeks of school, I am very excited about our class and team. Please keep yourself informed by visiting our website for calendar information covering the entire semester. sahuaritamusic.org as a review - Communication should be as followed: email - website -remind for texting - school phone - (all good sources) for remind I would like parents to join a different group please add yourself [...]
SHS Band Info
Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2019-2020 parent email communication. My goal is to send weekly emails during the marching band season to help keep you informed of our schedule, curriculum, and parent help needed. Please keep yourself informed by visiting our website for calendar information covering the entire semester. sahuaritamusic.org Communication should be as followed: email - website -remind for texting - school phone - (all good sources) for remind I would [...]
2019 Band Camp
July 3, 2019 Dear Sahuarita High School Mustang Band Members, Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. The Sahuarita High School Marching Mustang Band will begin our session with a lengthy and fulfilling band camp. Please check the SHS Band web page for calendar details, music listening, and more information about our session. (https://www.sahuaritamusic.org) Camp will create a unique opportunity for all members to bond as a team, work together, and [...]
Band April/ May
Dear Parents, This past month has been very eventful with our music trip to San Antonio last week. We had a successful performance at the Heritage Festival being awarded a national ranking of Silver. This past weekend we also had three students make it to Arizona All-State Festival. Band/Percussion Amber Ferguson, Senior Flute Mo Casorla, Junior Oboe Phillip Castro, Junior Percussion Students should be working on the music for our [...]
Spring All-State Music Festival
These students will represent Sahuarita High School and SUSD #30 in All-State Music Festival Spring 2019. This year the festival will be held in Flagstaff at NAU. Phillip Castro - Percussion Amber Ferguson - Flute 1 part Muhamud Casorla - English Horn and first in state Congratulations!!
Indoor Percussion State Champions
Congratulations to Sahuarita Indoor Percussion ensemble for placing first and winning a GOLD medal at the 2019 WGAZ State Championship!
Winter Guard State Champions
Congratulations to both the SUSD Winter Guard Varsity and SUSD Winter Guard JV teams for each winning a gold medal at this years WGAZ State Championships!
Championship Week!
What an amazing week for Sahuarita Indoor Percussion! After performing at the assembly on Wednesday, we received so much praise from teachers, administrators, and students! Not to mention a first place finish at Basha with a score of 85.2!!! We have made such great strides in our show, and continue to impress the judges and spectators alike. The feedback I received at critique was very positive to say the least. [...]
San Antonio Travel Meeting
San Antonio Travel Meeting is tonight at 6pm in the band room. Each student will have a packet with their name on it. When you arrive please check in based on your child's name, your child does NOT need to attend the meeting. If you are not able to attend the meeting tonight I will have two options for you to come in during the day. Thursday, March 21 at [...]
Indoor Percussion Announcements & Update
Congratulations on a fantastic show at Ironwood Ridge! Our small town was extremely well-represented with four competing groups! Adding the final components to our show made us stand out, and the feedback I received from judges, friends, and other directors was all extremely positive. In the next two weeks, we have 4 rehearsals and 4 performances to finish off our inaugural season; every rehearsal is critical to perfect our show [...]
Jazz Band to Compete in ABODA State Competition
Congratulations SHS Jazz Band for earning an EXCELLENT at this year’s ABODA Area Jazz Festival. We’re on to State at the end of April.
March Info
Dear Parents, March is here and we are focusing on our travel to San Antonio. The students have received and should be working diligently on the following two pieces of music; Havendance and Florintiner March. These two pieces are on the harder side of grade level difficulty, students should be listening to the pieces on the website and working on their parts individually. Info at a Glance: March 5th - [...]
Sahuarita Indoor Percussion Update
Hello all, Congratulations on an amazing weekend. We finished 2nd place out of 8 groups with a score of 69.75. We have a lot of work to do going into the next two weeks, including adding the lighting and final section of our show! Thank you so much to Mr. & Mrs. Sparks, who chaperoned the very long day of Percussion Focus. Also Mr. Hancock for driving the equipment trailer, [...]
Indoor Percussion – Itinerary for Casa Grande Show
Saturday, February 23 9:00 – Report to Sahuarita HS, load bus/trucks 9:30 – Depart for Casa Grande Union HS 2730 N Trekell Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85112 11:15 – Arrive at CGUHS, unload 12:00 – Warm-up in lot 2:01 – Transit to gate 2:19 – Performance 2:28 – Floor Folding & Load Trailer 3:00 – Watch groups & concessions $$ 5:20 – Awards (captains in uniform) 6:00 – [...]
February – Band & Percussion
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, [...]
South Central Region Results
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 [...]
2018-2019 Volunteer Opportunities Change
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
Big Changes for Concert Band
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 [...]
Final Reminder – FREE All-Regional Honor Band Audition Workshop at GCU – Monday, January 21
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, [...]
Indoor Percussion Announcements/Updates
Hello all, The season is well underway and we have made great strides in the show! A few things for the upcoming week... 1. I am ordering show-shirts this week. This is included in the Pay-to-Play fee so there is no additional cost to the students. If parents or supporters would like to purchase a shirt for themselves, the cost is $15. It is a black dri-fit shirt with the [...]
2nd Semester Band
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 [...]
Panda Express Percentage Night on January 15th
Join us for our first fundraiser of the year. 20% of event sales will be donated to the Sahuarita High School Music Boosters. Remember, you must show a paper or digital version of the flyer for it to count! Good for dine in or take out or online ordering using promo code 260923. See you there! *** Printable Flyer: PandaFlyer.pdf
Winter Break – Band
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 - [...]
Indoor Percussion Staging Camp
Hello all! Thank you to everyone who participated in the car wash! A special shout-out to Ms. Varner who brought donuts and Mrs. Elam who brought pizza for the kids! As we go into winter break, please make sure your child is listening to the music and practicing in their free time. We will start playing music and drill on the first day of camp. The music is password-protected on [...]
Thanksgiving – Band
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 [...]
Veteran’s Monday
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 [...]
Week of AzMBA State
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 [...]
ABODA State Marching Festival Itinerary – Nov 3
Attached is the itinerary for Saturday's ABODA State Marching Festival
SHS Marching Mustangs going to ABODA state competition
Congratulations Marching Mustangs on qualifying for the 2018 ABODA State Marching Festival in Mesa! SHS is ranked 9th in the state for our division and we will perform next Saturday November 3rd at noon at Mesa Mt View. Go Mustangs!! Processed with MOLDIV
Ironwood Ridge Competition Results
Great job tonight at Ironwood Ridge HS. We finished 4th but our score went up by 10 points. After marching a parade this morning and performing in the heat of the day, you are awesome. 71.2 highest score of the season and second place in music!
Senior Night Football Game
Parents will escort their 2018-2019 senior students at half time for the football game across the field.
Winter Guard
Dear Parents, Here is some info from Sal Boenzi for Winter Guard coming up, next month. This activity is open to all students at SHS, not just flag team members. Auditions will be Nov 19 & 20 @ ATS. Monday in the cafeteria. Tuesday in the gym. Info meeting will be at ATS on 11/26 6pm ATS Band Room. Mr. Salvatore J. Boenzi Director of Bands, Anza Trail K8 School - anzabands.weebly.com [...]
Fall Break and Beyond
Dear Parents, I hope you all enjoy a little bit of a break from schedules and recharge your batteries. I have been doing the same for a couple of our days as well. Thank you to Mr. Alex Boerner for completing the build outs inside the new trailer, this will make loading and unloading much easier. Week At A Glance: Oct. 12 - 10am - 9pm (like band camp) students [...]
Week Before Fall Break
Dear Parents, We had a great first official run of our show DeComposer's for our season, we finished 1st out of 6 bands in our division scoring a 66.4 on our show with the top score in Music, General Effect, Visual Performance, and Percussion WOW! I appreciate the hard work we have put in this far and look forward to the continued journey with your child. Our on line fundraiser [...]
Homecoming Week 9/17
Dear Parents, Homecoming is a busy week for every high school student, teacher and parent. I reflect on each year the school spirit and camaraderie that is made here at Sahuarita High School. Please bare with us on a very busy week for the students and community. Our email fundraiser is going great as of noon today we have raised $2500! Please continue to update and add contacts to the [...]
Legendary Teacher Day
On September 27, 2018, Sahuarita USD will join schools across Arizona in observance of Legendary Teacher Day. Legendary Teacher Day is a day to think about the teacher(s) who went above and beyond and invested in your personal success. Tributes can be submitted online at http://susd30.us/legendary-teacher/. New this year, Dr. Clement has partnered with Pima County School Superintendent, Dustin Williams. The Pima County School Superintendent's Office will use these submissions to randomly select teachers to receive gift cards and spotlight on social media. The Pima [...]
Parent Meeting 9/17
Monday, September 17th at 5:45pm in the band room we will hold a travel planning meeting for the San Antonio Travel. This meeting is focused on understanding tax credits, grants and other fundraising opportunities for your child to meet their travel goals. Please find time to attend this 45 minute meeting.
Week Sept 14th – Marching Band
Dear Parents, WOW we have had two home games in a row where the team went into overtime. Thank you for your patients as we supported the team to the end of the game, won or lose we showed our Mustang Pride all night. Our carwash this weekend at Auto Zone was a huge success, we made our goal of raising over $1000.00, I will post the exact amount in [...]
Week of Labor Day
Thank you to everyone who has donated batteries, we have enough! If you have not donated a case of water yet please do so in the next week or so, we are getting into our performance season and we will go through a lot of water from now to November. Our travel to San Antonio has been decided, we will travel Wednesday, April 3 though Sunday, April 7th. Please send [...]
Last Week of August
Week at a Glance Monday - I will be off campus for a training during the day, Rehearsal 5:45-8:15, Booster Board meeting at 5:45 - turn in travel document with a yes or no for San Antonio Tuesday - NA Wednesday - percussion and flag will practice with Max and Mr. Cervenka 2:45-5:20 Thursday - flags 3:30-5:20 Friday - No evening rehearsal (Labor Day Weekend) Monday, Sept. 3rd NO School [...]
Show Shirt Design
If you would like to order our show shirt this year for yourself or someone in your family below is what the front of the shirt will look like. The shirt will be a black dry-fit it will cost $11 a shirt small - XL, if you want a XXL $13, XXXL $15. Your marching band student will receive this shirt as part of their class fee, but if you [...]
Parent Meeting and Weekly Info
The first game of the season was a huge success in so many ways. The band performed with Santa Cruz HS Band for The Star Spangled Banner, we debuted our show and the football team won in overtime. WOW what a night. Thanks to everyone who helped, it made the night a success. Communication should be as followed: email - website -remind for texting - phone - (all good sources) Week at [...]
Percentage Night – Native Grill
Please save the date and tell your friends family, and neighbors, students will receive copies of these flyers to hand out this week.
Sahuarita High School Marching Band
Dear Parents, This is the first of many weekly marching band meetings. Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year and to the Sahuarita High School Marching Mustang Band. I look forward to many wonderful things as we get our school year started. I have been teaching band and orchestra since the fall of 2000 and every one of those years have been here at SUSD. My family and I live in Sahuarita [...]