Update for the Week of 4/7/25 – 4/11/25

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Congratulations to all of the members of the 2025 All-Shore Honor Bands, including those from QACHS,  that presenting their concert this past Saturday afternoon at Wicomico High School.  It was an outstanding evening of Music presented by both the Junior and Senior bands.

This week is our last week of school before being off for 10 days of Spring Break.  The Concert and Symphonic Bands continue to prepare for the Spring Concert on May 1, the Jazz Band continues to prepare for the 2025 Night of Jazz that will be on May 7, and the Marching Lions will hold their first rehearsal on Wednesday evening in preparation of the Chestertown Tea Party Parade on May 24.  We are looking forward to welcoming the 12 SMS Students that will be joining us for the rehearsals and parade.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – No After School Rehearsal

Tuesday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (After school)

Wednesday –  Marching Band Rehearsal (6-8 PM)

Thursday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (After school)

Friday – No After School Rehearsal

Update for the Week of 3/31/25 – 4/5/25

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This week the Concert and Symphonic Bands continue to prepare for the Spring Concert.  The Jazz ensemble continues its preparations for the Jazz Concert.  The members of the 2025 Sr. All-Shore Band will rehearse throughout the day on Friday and again Saturday morning with the concert Saturday afternoon at Wicomico High School.  Thursday evening will also be the April Booster meeting.

Next week: We will begin our Marching Band Rehearsals on Wednesday from 6-8PM, in preparation for the Chestertown Tea Party Parade.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – No After School Rehearsal

Tuesday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (After school)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (After school)
Band Booster’s Meeting @ 7:00PM in the Band Room

Friday – All-Shore Rehearsals (Details in the schedule below.) No After School Rehearsal

Saturday – All-Shore Rehearsals/Banquet/Concert (Details in the schedule below.)

All-Shore Schedule

FRIDAY

7:15                Depart from School
8:45-9:00     Registration
9:00-12:30   Rehearsal
12:00-1:00   Lunch (Bring Lunch)
1:00-4:00     Rehearsal
4:10               Departure
5:30               Return to School

SATURDAY (Transportation is not provided on this day!)

8:30-8:45         Arrive at WIHI (Bring needed items including your Tuxes or Gowns)
9:00-1:30         Rehearsal
1:30-2:00         Dress for Concert
2:00-3:30         Banquet
3:30                   Warm-Up
4:00                    Concert ($5 Per Person/Children under 5 are free)

Update for the Week 3/24/25 – 3/28/25

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This week the Concert and Symphonic Bands continue to prepare for our Spring Concert on May 1st.  The Jazz Band will begin to prepare for the QACHS Night of Jazz with the start of their Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals this week.  This Friday will be a half day of school for the students.

Looking ahead to April, the Marching Lions Band will begin its preparation for the Chestertown Tea Party Parade with weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays from 6-8 PM, beginning on the 9th, in order to accomodate the invited 8th grade students that will be joining us for this perfomrance.  Once we move into the month of May, the rehearsals will switch to Mondays at the same time.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – No After School Rehearsal

Tuesday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (After school)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (After school)

Friday – 1/2 Day of School (12:00 Dismissal)
No After School Rehearsal

Update for the Week of 3/17/25 – 3/21/25

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The Combined Concert Band did “Excellent” last week at District Band Festival.  This week, we will listen to the judges comments as a part of our reflection and preparation for performing the same three pieces on the Spring Concert in May.  This will be our last week of no after school rehearsals as the Jazz Band will start its rehearsals next week in preparation for the Jazz Concert in May and will have rehearsals on both Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

No After School Rehearsals This Week

2025 Maryland District V Band Festival Results

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Today, the Combined Concert Band traveled to North Dorchester High School to perform and be assessed at the Maryland District V Band Festival. They gave an excellent performance that earned them just that, an overall rating of “Excellent” made up of three “Excellent” ratings for their stage performance and a rating of “Superior” for their Sight-Reading assessment.

Update for the Week of 3/10/25 – 3/14/25

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This week we will head to Hurlock, MD for District Band Festival at North Dorchester High School.  We will have a regular class rehearsal today, and then a “B” Lunch rehearsal tomorrow.  Students will attend their 1st period class on Wednesday before reporting to the band room for our final rehearsal and preparations for the day.  We will be wearing our Concert Uniforms, so students will need to bring the appropriate items that go along with their Tuxedo (White Button Down Dress Shirt, Black Socks, and Black Dress Shoes) or Gown (Black Closed Toed Shoes).  We will also need to bring a bagged lunch for that day as we will be eating after we arrive due to the schedule of events for the day.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – No After School Rehearsal

Tuesday – Combined Concert Band Rehearsal (”B” LUNCH)
No After School Rehearsal

Wednesday – District Band Festival (please see the schedule for the day below)
No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – No After School Rehearsal

Friday – West African Drumming Workshop – Symphonic Band (During Class)
West African Drumming and Dance Performance – Symphonic Band (4th Period)
No After School Rehearsal

 

District Band Festival Daily Itinerary for Wednesday 3/12/25

9:05AM – Report to the Band Room

9:10AM – Daily Plan and Expectations

9:15AM – Rehearsal

10:15AM – Dress/Pack/Load

11:00AM – Leave QACHS

12:00PM – Arrive @ North Dorchester High School

12:10PM – LUNCH (Students must bring a bagged lunch.)

12:40PM – Performance Prep

1:10PM – Observe Pocomoke High School Concert Band

1:35PM – Observe Kent Island High School Concert Band

2:00PM – Warm-Up

2:25PM – Performance

2:50PM – Sight Reading

3:15PM – Pack/Load

3:45PM – Leave North Dorchester High School

4:45PM – Return to QACHS

5:15PM – Dismiss

Update for the Week of 3/3/25 – 3/7/25

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After having a very good morning at Solo and Ensemble Festival last Thursday, we now shift our focus 100% to getting ready for District Band Festival that will be next Wednesday.  The Concert and Symphonic Bands will continue their preparations during their regular class times on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and by adding combined rehearsals during “B” Lunch on Tuesday and Thursday.  There will also be a Booster Meeting in the Band Room Thursday night.

Taking a look ahead to next week, we will have another combined rehearsal during “B” Lunch on Tuesday and then head to North Dorchester High School on Wednesday for District Band Festival.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – No After School Rehearsal

Tuesday – Combined Concert Band Rehearsal (”B” LUNCH)
No After School Rehearsal

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Combined Concert Band Rehearsal (”B” LUNCH)
No After School Rehearsal
Band Booster Meeting @ 7:00PM

Friday – No After School Rehearsal

2025 Maryland District V North Solo and Ensemble Festival

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Today QACHS had 15 students who went to Centreville Middle School to participate in the Maryland District V North Solo and Ensemble Festival.  This festival provides an opportunity for students to perform in small chamber ensembles and/or as a solo artist for adjudication and/or comments for growth.  We had 2 solo and 6 ensembles, which performed.  The results on the day are that for the two solo performances, one received a rating of Superior and the other Excellent.  The results of the small ensemble performances are that two ensembles received a rating of Superior, two a rating of Excellent, and two that received comments for growth.  Of the 15 students that participated yesterday, 12 students gained this experience for the very first time.  I am very proud of all of them for the work that they have done over the past couple of months preparing for this event despite the challenges they have faced due to the weather and illnesses.

Update for the Week of 2/24/25 – 2/28/25

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This week the Concert and Symphonic Bands continue to prepare for District Band Festival in two weeks and will begin combined rehearsals next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during “B” Lunch.  On Thursday of this week our small ensembles will attend our District Solo and Ensemble festival at Centreville Middle School.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – Full Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal

Tuesday – Small Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal

Wednesday – Full Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Solo and Ensemble Festival @ Centreville M.S. (8:00 AM – 11:30AM)
No After School Rehearsals.

Friday – Full Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal

Update for the Week of 2/17/25 – 2/21/25

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Since today is a regular school day, as it is being used as a make-up day for excess inclement weather, we are going to shoot for our first full week of full days of school since the start of 2025.  This week will be the last full week of rehearsals for our small ensembles as they will attend our District Solo and Ensemble festival at CMS next week.  The Concert and Symphonic Bands continue to prepare for our District Band Festival, which is coming up in three weeks.  On Thursday, the members of the Symphonic Band will have a special opportunity during their class time to participate in a West African Drumming Workshop and then will participate in a collaborative performance with members of the Dance Department during 4th period that day.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – Full Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal

Tuesday – Small Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal

Wednesday – Full Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Small Ensemble Rehearsal – Concert Band (During Class)
West African Drumming Workshop – Symphonic Band (During Class)
West African Drumming and Dance Performance – Symphonic Band (4th Period)
No After School Rehearsal

Friday – Full Ensemble Rehearsal (During Class)
No After School Rehearsal