HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Best wishes to all of you for a happy & healthy 2008!!

thanks for your continued support of the Athena Band program

(and the entire athena music department).

we are looking forward to continuing the excellence 

that has become the legacy of all the athena bands and

we look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming performances!!

42nd STREET PIT ORCHESTRA 

A reminder to ALL pit orchestra members that "crunch-time" is soon upon us. Please make sure that when you return to school on 1/7 that you have worked through all those difficult spots and are ready to go. Following is a reminder of the upcoming rehearsal schedule. You need to clear your calendars and make sure that you are at ALL of these rehearsals:

Monday, January 7th 2:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, January 8th 2:30-4:00pm

Wednesday, January 9th 2:30-3:30pm

Monday, January 14th 2:30-5:00pm (with cast members)

Thursday, January 17th 6:00-9:30pm (in the pit!!)

Saturday, January 19th 1:00-5:00pm (APAC)

Monday, January 21st thru Thursday, January 24th

in the APAC...downbeat is 6:00pm until 9:30pm

January Solo Festival info:

Those of you who participating in the high school solo festival on Fri/Sat January 11/12, 2008 should have received a letter from 

Mr. Samulski with the necessary information on it. You need to see him the very first day back (Jan 7th) to complete the playing permit for your solo. The same holds true for those performing in the jazz ensemble solo festival on January 25/26, 2008.

Any questions??? See Mr. S. or email him. 

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS!

The Symphonic Band & Concert Band

created an evening of outstanding seasonal music on  

Wednesday, December 19th. From the opening number "C'est Noel" and the following seasonal sing-a-long by the concert band

thru the traditional concert ending performance of 

Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride" those in attendance left with a

smile on their faces and seasonal joy in their hearts!!

This concert also featured performances by the Select Choir 

as well as the first public performance of the 

percussion ensemble (see below).

VETERAN'S DAY CONCERT 

AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS!!!

From the large American Flag hung on the back of the stage 

to all of the music performed by the student ensembles, 

Patriotism permeated the APAC on Thursday, November 8th 

for a tribute to our Veterans...past and present.

Guest narrator, Rich Funke from TV10, lent a recognizable

yet professional voice to the importance of the evening!

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

The new Athena Percussion Ensemble made their first public performances

during the month of December. On Thursday, December 13th the group

performed for the annual Senior Citizen luncheon in the lobby of the APAC.

Those in attendance marveled at the verstitlity of the group. On Wednesday, December 19th the percussion ensemble performed in their very first concert. They were nervously excited as they prepared for everyone to see them for the very first time. They had worked extremely hard to grasp this new concept of musicality and their hard work and dedication paid off.

The audience thoroughly enjoyed this unique, "stomp-like" group and looks forward to future (and even more creative) performances!!

Music Lessons!!!

Please read and check all current music lesson schedules around the band room and those posted on the teachers rooms. 

We are in for two weeks and then there are exams 

(no lessons during exam week), and that ends the marking period. Then we are back for three weeks and then mid-winter break. Stay on top of your scheduled music lessons!

WEBSITE UPDATE..

As of Dec. 31st we have update/changed aspects of this website...if you have a second...please check out the

entire site.....thanks~~

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