Dear all,
Mr. Nochta has cancelled all after school activites. Meaning the afterschool reahearsal has been cancelled. Mr. Kite and Mrs. Guerrero will be adding future rehearsal to make up for this.
Thanks,
Jeff Bayerle
Music History portion of the Wind Ensemble Final
12/07/2011 — wkiteDear Wind Ensemble Families, See link below for the final written portion of the Wind Ensemble Final Exam for review. I distributed this assignment in class last week and covered the details of what is expected. Each student should be preparing for the history portion of the written exam in advance of the final.
The written exam is 100 points (75% history, 25% theory) while the playing exam is 100 points for a total of 200 points and approximately 10% of the semester grade.
The Wind Ensemble Final Exam will be given from 1:18-3:15 PM on Thursday, December 15.
Thanks to all for a great semester! I look forward to seeing you at the concert next Monday! Sincerely, Bill KIte Director of Bands
Henry Clay High School william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us
Disney Trip
12/02/2011 — Tom BensbergI want to remind everyone that our 3rd payment of $130.00 is due this week. This should bring your balance paid to $440.00. If you are not current please do what you can to catch up asap. Everyone must be paid in full by January 31st.
We have a some great news. With the amount of wonderful performers going we will be taking a 3rd bus. This means that if you are not signed up to go you can still do so. We will need to know by Dec 30th (what a great Christmas gift). You will be required to practice after school a few days to get ready (see Mr. Kite or Mr. Barley for details).
Adults who wish to travel with us but do there own thing can pay for the bus trip only. Call me for details.
Space is limited so let us know asap. John Alcorn 285-0440 alicia.alcorn@yahoo.com
New Marching Band Video Preview
11/22/2011 — Tom BensbergHere is a new preview clip of the Marching Band video! Please have your order forms turned in no later than the winter concert on December 12th. http://www.dvdzonline.com/henry-clay/preview.htm
If you have questions, please email Geni at gosborn7@aol.com.
CONCERT BAND FINAL INFO
11/21/2011 — jeffbayerleDear Henry Clay Concert Band Family, All the info needed for the Concert Band Final this year is in the link below. Please read this and be aware of each portion of the test. The final is scheduled on December 16th, 2011. There are three parts to the final. One portion is done outside of class and two are done during the final. I have spoken to the students in class for the past two weeks about this. Recorded Playing Test (40%), Live Playing Test (30%), Written Test (30%)
Sincerely, Jeff Bayerle jeffrey.bayerle@fayette.kyschools.us
HC Band Fall Concert TONIGHT!
11/10/2011 — Tom BensbergDear Band Families, Just a reminder, ALL are invited to the HC Band Fall Concert TONIGHT in Lassiter Theater (HCHS) at 7:00 PM. The concert will feature the Lab Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble! We look forward to seeing you there!
We will have a Holiday Concert on Monday, December 12th also in Lassiter Theater at 7:00 PM. That concert will feature all jazz and concert groups in addition to our Percussion Ensembles!
We are looking forward to a wonderful concert season!
Sincerely, Bill Kite Director of Bands Henry Clay High School
Bingo 10/29 and 11/5
10/27/2011 — Tom BensbergDear parents and students, Thank you so much for stepping up to help with the Bingo fundraiser. We have had parents who have filled in for marching parents and those who have had family emergencies. You have done a great job!
Here is the Bingo list for the next 2 weeks. If you plan to eat at Bingo (dinner will be paid for by the band boosters), please be there by 5:15 p.m. If you don’t plan to eat, please arrive by 5:30 p.m. This should give you time to eat, receive instructions and be ready to go when the customers arrive. If you are unable to work, it is your responsibility to find a sub.
Oct. 29: Michael Unseld, Laurel Unseld, Ana Castellanos, Spencer Dixon, Kelly Byrd, ,Parker Back, Leina Cruz, Lily Cruz, Karly Frye, James George, Ronnie Robinson, Keane Salcido, Moe Patten, Brendan Gochett, Kyle Higgins, Grace Goulson, Zach Goulson
Nov. 5: Elise Edwards, Corrie Buckles, Suzanne Stewart, Jordan Stewart, Lyndsey Mefford, Andrew Osborn, Jacob Alcorn, Kristin Darland, Pam Romans, Lucas Sandford, Olivia Seale, Eric Silver, Robert Hanna, Valerie Varble, Megan Worrell, Steve Worrell
Thank you for supporting the Henry Clay band! Sincerely, Sandra Palmer slhpalmer@insightbb.com
Disney Trip
10/25/2011 — Tom BensbergCongratulation to the Marching Band for making state this past weekend. They did an amazing job and we all are very proud of them.
I just wanted to remind everyone going to Disney that we are on payment two this month. We will need the 2nd payment of $130.00 no later than Monday Oct.31st.
Thanks, John Alcorn alicia.alcorn@yahoo.com
State Marching Band Championship Itinerary!
10/24/2011 — wkiteDear MB Family, Words cannot express how proud I am of our students and organization! What an amazing day on Saturday! This band has shown some of the strongest spirit and character I can remember in my time at Henry Clay and it has been an honor and privilege to work with each of you every day this season!
To recap, we finished the class 5A East Quarterfinal in 6th place with a distinguished rating of 85.35!! The music judges felt that this band was among the top of the class with 1 judge scoring us at 92 and a tenth of a point behind Lafayette HS! To reiterate the strength of the region, the 4th through 8th place bands were within 2 points of each other and there were 10 bands that scored distinguished ratings on Saturday!
The kids have worked incredibly hard and deserve this outstanding honor and dinstinction! They truly earned a place as a semifinalist and are on the edge of making school history in class 5A!
Now, as with any good celebration, there’s something more! Onto Semifinals…..
See link below for the Championship itinerary for your review. Please read ALL details carefully and understand that we will leave for the middle schools early on Friday and won’t return to HC until LATE Saturday (actually early on Sunday :-)
Our wonderful booster organization is providing the overwhelming majority of the financial support for our overnight trip! A HUGE THANKS to them! The students will only need money $$ for lunch at Fayette Mall on Friday and for dinner on Saturday (concessions at stadium).
We are on a regular rehearsal schedule this week! Let’s continue to improve!!! No stopping now!!
See below:
Mon. 10/24: MB Rehearsal 4-6 PM
Tues. 10/25: MB Rehearsal 4-6 PM
Wed. 10/26: Off Day!! Rest and prepare for the weekend!
Thurs. 10/27: MB Rehearsal 4-7 PM
Fri. 10/28: See Itinerary….Middle School performances and onto Bowling Green!!!
Sat. 10/29: GO BLUE DEVIL BAND!!
Can’t wait to see this group shine this weekend! Sincerely, Bill Kite Director of Bands enry Clay High School
Sad News
10/20/2011 — wkiteDear Band Family, Please keep Lois Wiggins and her family in your thoughts and prayers again as her mother passed away Tuesday night. This is obviously a difficult time for their family having lost their father just a few weeks ago. (See Mr. Kite’s e-mail for address to send condolences. )
Sincerely, Bill Kite Director of Bands Henry Clay High School
HC band on Facebook!
