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Current Events

 

Sailor Marching Band Announcements: 

15 September 2026

 

• Full ensemble rehearsals are on Wednesdays in September from 6-8:30pm.  Attendance is mandatory unless an excused absence is granted (consult syllabus).

• Homecoming is on Friday (9/18/26) We will be marching in the parade before the game.  Call time is 4pm at Shores Community Church on Lake Harbor..  Busses will be available to shuttle students to the church from the HS at 3:45.  Dinner will be provided before the parade.  Please wear band shirts and informal pants.  We will go directly from the parade to rehearsal and the game.  Please make sure you have your black socks and drill masters for the game!

• Our next home game is on Friday October 2nd vs Byron Center. 

• District Marching Band Festival is on Tuesday October 6th in Sailor Stadium.  Bands from all over our area will join us for the festival. 

• The band will have an overnight trip to the Grand Ledge Exhibition and Jackson Northwest High School on October 7th and 8th.  More information to come. 

• Senior Night is on Friday October 16th.  This is during Fall Break, and is a required performance. 

• The band will be traveling to Hawaii in February of 2028.  We will be having an informational meeting about the trip (open to the classes of 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031) on Thursday 1 October at 6:00pm in the Performing Arts Center.  More information to follow!!

• Please consult www.monashoresbands.org for detailed calendar information.  Our weekly announcements will be posted each week there as well if you need to refer back to this.

 

Please also note these additional opportunities for College and Career Readiness:

• All-State Auditions will take place at the end of October.  If you are a top performer on your instrument and would like to audition for an opportunity to be a member of the All-State Band, Jazz Band or Orchestra, please see Mr. Boyden or Mr. Sarns for information and registration packets ASAP.  Registration is due by September 16th.

• The School of Music at Central Michigan University is thrilled to share the exciting news that registration for the highly anticipated Honors Band Weekend is now officially open!  We invite you to participate in this enriching Honors Band Weekend, which will be expertly led by the esteemed Dr. Christopher Chapman and Dr. Jim Batcheller on Saturday, November 21st to Sunday, November 22nd, 2026. This remarkable event offers an invaluable opportunity for talented student musicians to come together for a weekend filled with musical development, collaboration, and outstanding performances.  Please be aware that registration will close on Monday, September 28th, 2026, at 12:00 PM! Ensure you seize this chance to be part of an unforgettable experience! CLICK HERE TO AUDITION!

• Aquinas in hosting an honor band on November 13th.  Please let a director know if you are interested in participating. 

• GVSU is hosting its second annual Flute Day.. It will be Sunday, November 8, 2026, 12:30-7 pm in the Haas Center for Performing Arts at GVSU. We are thrilled to have Dominique Kim, Principal Flutist of the Grand Rapids Symphony, joining us as the featured guest artist. Dominique will present an inspiring masterclass (featuring performances by current GVSU flutists), as well as a fabulous solo recital. Additionally, there will be an opportunity for attendees to play for me in an open clinic and get feedback on their playing. Some other favorite activities from last year will also return, including a participatory flute choir reading session, and fantastic vendors! For more details about the schedule, please visit the Flute Day website. This event is free and open to flutists of all ages and ability levels, but advance registration is required no later than November 1. The registration form can be found on the Flute Day website, and I'm also linking it here.

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