Dear Parents and Members of the Highlander Band,
We have important performances this weekend; both aimed at community service.
Santa Claus Visits Berkeley Heights on Saturday, December 3, 2011
Each year, the Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission sponsors a visit from Santa Claus who visits Berkeley Heights at Town Hall. This optional performance is open to all brass and saxophone players. Students will play holiday music as people arrive to await Santa Claus. The ensemble also plays for Santa Claus' arrival. Students who participate earn 2 points of extra credit towards their Marking Period 2 grade. Students will sign up for the event in Band Class. Details as follows:
Report Time- 9 AM at Berkeley Heights Town Hall.
Dress- Casual, Warm, Festive and Comfortable.
Repertoire-The First Noel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Away in a Manger, Joy To The World, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Jingle Bells, Deck The Halls, Jolly Old St. Nicholas and O Faithful Pine (O Tannenbaum.)
Extra Credit- Participating students will get 2 points of extra credit towards their marking period 2 grade.
Rehearsals- Wednesday and Thursday during the second half of lunch as well as at 9 AM on the morning of the event.
Materials Needed- Students will need to bring their instrument with as well as the music packet and a lyre. The music packet and lyre will be issued to students at the first rehearsal.
End Time of Event- Our involvement in the event will be over by about 10:30 AM.
Snowflake Parade in Millburn on Sunday, December, 4, 2011
The entire Marching Band will be participating in the annual Millburn Snowflake Parade on Sunday, December 4, 2011. Details as follows:
Report Time- 11:30 AM at the Band Room Parking Lot
There is no school access for this parade. However, all equipment will be stored in a secure location at GL. Students need to bring home only their kilt uniform in their garment bags in preparation.
Repertoire- Standard Parade Set (Cadence, Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave)
The parade is about a half mile in length. The good news is the weather looks mild for this Sunday. Still, I'd recommend that you dress warm underneath your kilts.
We will be back at GL at about 2:30 PM. Students will be dismissed from the Band Room Parking Lot in their kilts to parents. Students can bring their kilts back in their garment bags on Monday.
Thank you all for your great efforts!
For the Highlander Band,
Nicholas O’Sullivan, Band Director
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