Dear HC Band Family, I hope everyone is enjoying President’s Day! I wanted to pass along a few reminders for everyone while I have a minute before a very busy stretch hits for the HC Band.
First, congratulations to all who participated in Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday at Lexington Catholic High School! We were represented very well through approximately 35 events and all students in our program scored distinguished or proficient ratings with the majority in the distinguished category! Individual results will be released to individual students and ensembles tomorrow during band classes.
Also, congratulations to James Piper, Ginny Smith, and Andrew Osborn on an outstanding performance with the UK Honor Band yesterday at the Singletary Center! This was truly one of the finest honor bands I have heard.
To all, please stay up to date with the online band calendar at www.henryclayband.org
There will be many events approaching quickly that students AND parents will have to be aware of as we enter the heart of the semester.
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK: TUESDAY, FEB. 21-
Disney Rehearsal 3:45-5:00 PM
PEP BAND A- call time 5:00 PM for district basketball tournament game at HC (All students wear Blue Devil Band shirt)
Booster Meeting at 7:00 PM in band room (Parents please join us to learn about the great opportunities for your band student)
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22-
Steel Band 3:45-5:30 PM
PEP BAND B- call time 7:00 PM at HC (All students wear Blue Devil Band shirt)
THURSDAY, FEB. 23-
Disney Rehearsal 3:45-5:00 PM
All District Jazz Band Audition at HC…Parent/Helper/Judge Meeting 5:00 PM
(Auditions begin at 5:30 PM, check assigned times…will conclude around 8:30 PM)
EKU Honor Band Begins (Briana, Lyndsey, and Kristin)
FRIDAY, FEB. 24-
PEP BAND C- call time is either 5:00 or 7:00 (depending upon whether boys/girls teams win earlier in week…possibility of 2 games that evening)
SATURDAY, FEB. 25-
EKU Honor Band Concert 6:00 PM Brock Auditorium
REGIONAL Basketball tournament next week at EKU McBrayer Arena…draw will occur on Sat. Feb. 25 and details will be released as soon as Mr. Bayerle and I are notified.
See Calendar for upcoming weeks!
Key Rehearsal or Performance Dates (end of Feb. and March)
UK Trombone Choir with Pete Ellison performs at HC: Mon. Feb. 27 at 9:30 AM
HC Jazz Band rehearses with Ron Carter (Lincoln Center Jazz Artist): Wed. March 7 at EJ Hayes MS 5:30 PM
All District Jazz Band Event: Thurs. March 8 through Sat. March 10 (Concert Sat. 3/10 at 2:00 PM at HC)
Disney Trip: March 14-18
Guest conductor, Dr. Bersaglia rehearses WE: Fri. March 23 at 11:30 AM
1st/3rd period Percussion Ensembles rehearse with guest artist, Brian Mason: Fri. March 23 4:00-6:00 PM (ALL percussionists MUST attend)
Percussion/Jazz Extravaganza featuring guest, Brian Mason: Tues. March 27 at 7:00 PM at HC
We have an exciting semester plan through April and May as well! Mr. Bayerle has secured composer, arranger, and conductor, Brant Karrick to come in to work with the concert band on Friday evening, April 13th. The CB will be performing Songs of Old Kentucky by Mr. Karrick at District Concert Band Festival in late April.
Thanks to all for your continued support and enthusiasm! Mr. Bayerle, Justin, and I are working to provide the HC band program with the best opportunities available so the students will have life long lasting experiences.
Sincerely, Bill Kite william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us Director of Bands Henry Clay High School
