Larry Brownlee, Band Director
Janis Fair , Assistant
SHS BAND UPDATES. Wow, have I ever been behind on updating this page. I tend to forget about it because we use the band facebook page for most of our updates. If you don't already "Like" the SHS Band facebook page, click the link above and do that for photos and information on band events.
STATE FAIR BAND FESTIVAL! The high school band marched in the Kansas State Fair Marching Band Festival and received a SUPERIOR rating...one of only a handful given. They performed awesomely!
DISCOUNT CARDS AND CALENDARS FOR SALE! The band members are selling SHS Band Discount Cards and USD 376 School Calendars. Both sell for $10 with all proceeds going to pay for the band's trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Order your cards and calendars from any SHS Band student or you can pick one up at the high school office.
HELP SAVE THE MUSIC! The arts and arts education are getting hit hard by budget cuts all across America. The arts (music) provide things that no other discipline can...see Dan Rather's quote below. The National Mucsic Education Association is trying to connect supporters of the arts through an online group called "ground swell." This group provides advocacy for music education in our schools. You can join by g"oing to http://advocacy.nafme.org/. Join today and help save the music!
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MUSIC ADVOCACY QUOTE:
Music majors have the highest SAT scores of any discipline. Also...66% of music majors who applied to medical school were admitted, the highest percentage of ANY major. 44% of biochemistry majors who applied were admitted.
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"WOW, here we go again. Hang on and enjoy the ride! "
--Larry Brownlee
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CONCESSION STANDS. Here's a list of our upcoming concession stands. If you want to work, contact Mr. Brownlee.
Friday, Oct. 11
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Friday, Oct. 25
DISCOUNT CARDS! The Discount Cards are here! This is our biggest fundraiser and the best way to make a lot of money for our next band trip. Get out and sell LOTS of cards and make LOTS of money!!
ONLINE FUNDRAISER! Go to www.qsp.com and you'll be able to order magazines, books and CDs and 40% of the profit from the sales will go to the band student of your choice. You can also email friends and relatives and inform this of this opportunity. Log on today and check it out!
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Support Music!!
Importance of Music Education
Importance of Music Education 2
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Doorway
120 Years of Electronic Music
J.W. Pepper music distributor
Kansas Music Educators' Association
On-Line Tuner
Virtual Keyboard
Johnson Music Center