Congratulations to the 4 students who represented QACHS Saturday evening as members of the 2024 Senior All-Shore Honors Band! It was an outstanding evening of live music presented by both the Junior and Senior bands at Easton High School as the Junior Band celebrated 45 years and the Senior Band, 60 years.  The Concert and Symphonic Bands will continue their preparations for both of their upcoming performances on the Spring Concert next week and in Tennessee in two weeks.  The Jazz ensemble continues its preparations for the Jazz Concert in three weeks for the 2024 QACHS Night of Jazz.

The final trip information packet went home with everyone on Tuesday.  Included in this packet are the final details letter and the Emergency Medical Form.  The Emergency Medical Form needs to be filled out and returned by the end of next week so that we can get them all organized in the medical binder that we are required to carry.  Each person attending the trip must have one of these forms turned in and included.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35-4:45)

Tuesday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (2:35-4:45)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (2:35-4:45)

Friday – No After School Rehearsal

The Concert and Symphonic Bands will continue their preparations for both of their upcoming performances on the Spring Concert in two weeks as well as in Tennessee in three weeks.  The Marching Band will continue its preparations for its performances on the Spring Concert, at the Parade Review in Tenessee, and the Chestertown Tea Party Parade.  The Jazz ensemble continues its preparations for the Jazz Concert in four weeks for the QACHS Night of Jazz.  Thursday we will have the April Band Parents meeting where we will go over details for the trip to TN at the beginning of next month.  Below is the schedule for the All-Shore Rehearsals on Friday and Saturday as well as the concert, all being held at Easton High School.

Here is what our schedule looks like this week:

Monday – Marching Band Rehearsal (2:35-4:45)

Tuesday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (2:35-4:45)

Wednesday – No After School Rehearsal

Thursday – Jazz Band Rehearsal (2:35-4:45)
Band Parent Meeting @ 7:00PM

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

7:25               Report to Band Room
8:00              Depart QACHS
8:30              Arrive at Easton HS
8:30-9:00    Registration
9:00-12:30    Rehearsal
12:30-1:00     Lunch (Bring your own Lunch as the cafeteria will be closed at this time)
1:00-4:00     Rehearsal
4:00               Dismissal
4:00               Depart Easton HS
4:30               Arrive at QACHS

SATURDAY

8:30-8:55     Arrive/Check-in @ Easton HS (Bring your Tuxes and 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 Adults, $3 Students, under school age free)

This week we are enjoying a much-needed week off for spring break after the busy weeks that we have had over the past couple of months.  This will give us a chance to recharge just a bit and be ready for the final push into the end of this year.   We have a busy set of weeks coming up as we work to get ready for the Spring Concert, the trip to Tennessee, and our Night of Jazz.  We will then begin to shift gears and look forward to the excitement of what next year can bring as we begin our spring clinics and training camps for the 2024-2025 Marching Lions Band.

Here is what we have coming up when we return.

Monday, April 8th – Marching Lions Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Tuesday, April 9th – Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Thursday, April 11th – Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Thursday, April 11th – Band Parents Meeting @ 7:00

Friday/Saturday, April 12th/13th – All-Shore Rehearsals and Concert @ Easton High School

Monday, April 15th – Marching Lions Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Tuesday, April 16th – Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Thursday, April 18th – Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Monday, April 22nd – Marching Lions Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Tuesday, April 23rd – Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Thursday, April 25th – Spring Concert @ 6:00 (Students report @ 5:15)

Monday, April 29th – Marching Lions Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Tuesday, April 30th – Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Thursday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 5th – Music In the Parks Trip to TN

Wednesday, May 8th – Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:15 / Night of Jazz Concert @ 6:00 (Students report @ 5:15)

Thursday, May 9th – Band Parents Meeting @ 7:00

Wednesday, May 15th – 2024 Marching Lions Band Percussion and Color Guard Clinics

Monday, May 20th – Marching Lions Band Rehearsal @ 2:35 – 4:45

Tuesday, May 21st – 2024 Marching Lions Band Mini-Camp @ 6:00 – 8:00

Wednesday, May 22nd – 2024 Marching Lions Band Mini-Camp @ 6:00 – 8:00

Thursday, May 23rd – 2024 Marching Lions Band Mini-Camp @ 6:00 – 8:00

Saturday, May 25th – Chestertown Tea Party Parade @ 10:00