A focused, well-attended band camp is crucial to the success of the Adrian Maples marching band, and for the enjoyment of everyone involved in the program. It's an intense week of instruction. Members spend many hours marching the season's drill and working to learn their music. Students also participate in sectional and individual rehearsals with skilled music educators. But band camp also presents amazing opportunities for growth, leaving students with something more personal. Members learn the value of teamwork, organization and time management, along with the pride that comes with setting goals and achieving them. They can become more independent and confident, learn how to navigate a community of people, and develop strong friendships along the way. Of course, there's free time, too, for canoeing, basketball, and other fun activities. Plenty of great food as well. If you're the parent of an incoming freshman band member who's on the fence about band camp, or if your high school band member has never been to band camp before, we urge you to reach out to any Music Booster or music director to talk about any questions you may have. We're confident band camp will be a positive experience for your child. Band Camp Meeting Please attend the parent/camper meeting Monday, July 15th at 6:30pm in the Adrian High School band room. We'll talk about your expectations, collect your student's medical forms, and provide answers to all sorts of questions. 2019 Band Camp Dates: Sunday, July 28th through Saturday, August 3rd Location: The Amigo Center in Sturgis, Michigan (Directions) Check-in Time: 12PM at the AHS bus loop entrance Departure Time: 2PM from Adrian High School. Bus transportation is provided to camp. Total Camp Cost: $265. That includes all meals, lodging and instruction. Proposed Payment Schedule: April 10 - $25 May 10 - $80 June 10 - $80 July 15 - $80 Checks and money orders should be made payable to: Adrian Public Schools. For bookkeeping purposes, please do not send cash. Please mail all payments to: Sheri Powers 202 Melrose Ave. Adrian, Michigan 49221 If you believe you will not be able to afford the entire cost, please contact Mrs. Powers or Mr. Mykeloff to discuss options, including Music Booster scholarships. We never want any student to be denied this great experience because of a lack of funds. You can also apply the money in your student's personal Music Booster account toward the cost of Band Camp. You and your student can increase the money in that account by participating in any of the Music Booster fundraising activities, including the Apple Pie sale, the Mattress Sale and our concession stand. For information on your student's account balance, please email Booster Treasurer Annette Armentrout at [email protected]. Here are links to the forms each student will need to provide on or before check-in day, July 28th:
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How's this for an ideal purchase? 1) You get a well-made, name-brand product that improves the quality of your life. 2) You save up to 50% on the price of that product. 3) Buying that product supports the education of children all over your city. Win-win-win! That's what will happen when you buy at the 2nd annual Adrian Music Boosters' Mattress Sale. Walk into the Adrian High School gym on April 27th between 10am and 5pm and you'll see more than 25 beds on display. Feel free to lie down and try them out. After you place your order, our partner - Custom Fundraising Solutions - will deliver to you a brand new, made-to-order mattress in the exact size you need. And because our one-day sale is not held in a retail store, CFS has no overhead. That's why you'll save so much money on your new mattress, pillows, sheets, frames and adjustable power bases. Tell your friends and family members about the money they can save on everything they need for a better night's sleep. And please visit our Facebook event and click "Going" - http://bit.ly/beds4adrian19 Watch the videos below for more details. The Adrian High School Orchestra took its music to the city's elementary schools on March 14th. Enjoy a few highlights in the video above.
Led by Director of Orchestras Lorri Wittenkeller, the annual event is designed to share the joys of orchestral music with our youngest students and inspire them to learn how to play an instrument. See this list of all the music classes offered through Adrian Public Schools. Since 1975, March has been Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM). The purpose of the nationwide designation is to draw focus to the importance of music education at all grade levels, as well as the lifelong benefits of studying and performing vocal and/or instrumental music. Music In Our Schools Month originated in the state of New York. To acknowledge the first celebration nearly 45 years ago, Governor Nelson Rockefeller provided a proclamation which stated the following: “Music is a powerful aesthetic force. It brings spirit and joy into the life of every individual. It dignifies the realm of feeling by merging intellect and emotion in the search of a humane way of life. It is fitting to recognize music in our schools as an essential part of the learning process. We must continue to encourage and support this significant art form, which, as it moves more deeply into the core of education, becomes a powerful single channel into the innermost feelings and responses of every child.” Members of the Adrian Music Boosters proudly serve our school's music directors and band, choir and orchestra students all year long, raising both money and awareness, and contributing in any way we can to provide powerful and lasting musical experiences. Join our effort. Attend our next meeting or contact a member of our board for more information. RELATED POSTS: Video - The Benefits of Being a Music Booster An Encouragement for Parents Video - The Value of Music Education Under the direction of Barbara Schenck, the Springbrook Middle School Choirs presented their pre-festival concert at Adrian High School's Performing Arts Center on March 5, 2019. Take a look at a sampling of their numbers in this video.
Under the direction of Lorri Wittenkeller, the Springbrook Middle School and Adrian High School Orchestras performed their pre-festival concert on March 4, 2019 for an appreciative Performing Arts Center audience. Enjoy a few highlights in the video above.
If you'd like to take a more active role in your student's music education, get involved with the Adrian Music Boosters. Join us at our next meeting. The Adrian High School Balladiers presented a two-night performance March 1st and 2nd at the AHS Performing Arts Center. Here's a slideshow of images from the event. Under the direction of Aaron Mykeloff, the Adrian High School Symphonic Band performed at the 2019 MSBOA Band Festival at Jackson High School. As you'll hear in the video above, the band sounded very strong. They earned an overall rating of 2.
Our 8th grade band, led by Sheri Powers, received the highest score of 1, while Adrian's 7th grade band earned an overall rating of 2. Thank you to the Adrian parents who attended the performances in support of our student musicians. If you'd like to lend some of your time and talents to make Adrian music programs even better, come to our next Music Boosters meeting to learn how you can help. Here's the schedule. |
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