Category Archives: Jazz Bands

2019 Carmel Bands Winter Ensembles Raffle

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Carmel Bands Winter Ensembles Raffle!

The raffle package includes:

  • FOUR tickets to the Broadway smash “Hamilton-An American Musical” in Chicago. Saturday, June 22nd. 8:00 pm  performance
  • One night stay in a nearby hotel
  • $100 cash

Ticket Pricing:
$20/ticket
3 for $50
*A maximum of 1000 tickets will be sold

Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, February 1st at our annual Carmel Bands Winter Ensembles Community Night. You can also purchase your ticket(s) from your favorite guard or drumline student beginning the week of February 4th

Tickets will also be available for the general public to purchase every Thursday night from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Carmel High School Band Hallway (Entrance 29)

The winning ticket will be pulled in early April and will be broadcast live on Facebook! Winner need not be present to win.

Please check out carmelbands.org/winterraffle to review the official Raffle rules.

 

This raffle is conducted under Gaming License #147096

Jazz a la Mode 2016!

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Join us for one of Carmel Bands most anticipated events every year, Jazz a la Mode! This 3 night event features our 4 Jazz Bands performing in a “club” environment, as our Band Room is transformed into a jazz cafe. Pie, coffee and soft drinks are served to our audience pre-show, as they are treated to the jazz stylings of a student-led combo!
Plan to attend one of the 3 nights, April 21, 22 or 23! Doors open at 6:30 pm each evening for dessert and pre-concert music. The Jazz ensembles begin playing at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are $10 for adults / $7 for students/seniors and are available now at https://www.ticketracker.com/store/events/279
Tickets at the door will be $12/$9.

Get yours now, as this event is very popular in our community and tickets will go quickly! You won’t want to miss it!

Carmel Clay Schools – Best Community for Music Education

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Carmel Clay Schools Celebrates Nationally Recognized Music Program

Carmel, Indiana – The NAMM Foundation has named Carmel Clay Schools among the Best Communities for Music Education in the United States.

On, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Dr. Nick Wahl, Superintendent of Carmel Clay Schools received the special certificate from Mr. Steve Purcell, District Manager for Paige’s Music of Indianapolis during one of the ‘in class’ concerts given by the high school band program.  Paige’s Music is a local member of NAMM.  The National Association of Music Merchants sponsors this prestigious award each year through the NAMM Foundation. 

Carmel Clay Schools been named one of 388 school districts in the nation as a Best Community for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation. The district is recognized for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive music education for all students.

The Best Communities for Music Education survey acknowledges and celebrates schools and districts, their administrators, teachers, board members, parents and students across the United States for their commitment to and support of music education. Participants in the survey answer detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and other factors in the community that affect access to music education for all students. More than 2,000 schools districts / schools participated in the survey.

In completing the survey for the award, Mr. Soo Han, Director of Orchestras and Department Chair of the William H Duke Center for the Performing Arts at Carmel High School, said, “We are so fortunate to have the finest elementary and middle school music teachers in the entire country. Each teacher’s approach and style of teaching students is unique and varied, but at the core are practices based in world class pedagogy and love and passion for kids.  What we accomplish at the high school level would never be possible without our amazing elementary and middle schools teachers.”

About The NAMM Foundation:

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its nearly 9,200 members around the world. The Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.

Jazz a la Mode CANCELLED for Thursday. Tickets to be honored on Fri or Sat!

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Jazz a la Mode – CANCELLED ON THURSDAY DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER

THURSDAY TICKETS WILL BE HONORED ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY. 

Jazz ala Mode is April 18, 19, and 20. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Dessert served from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Music begins at 7:30 pm.

Tickets are now available.

$10 Adults/$7 Students and Seniors. ($12 and $8 at the door.)

For direct link to specific days, go to:

Friday:  https://www.totalgatesolutions.com/SelectEventTickets.aspx?eventId=35846

Saturday:  https://www.totalgatesolutions.com/SelectEventTickets.aspx?eventId=35847

For those of you new to the Jazz program, this is a very fun night of music and dessert in a jazz café atmosphere. It is our BIG event for the Jazz musicians.

You don’t want to miss it!

CHS Jazz Ensembles Perform at Ball State University Jazz Festival

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On Saturday, March 2nd all four Carmel High School Jazz Ensembles performed in the Ball State University Jazz Festival. Each ensemble performed for a panel of jazz experts and clinicians who worked with the bands afterwards. Several Carmel High School students were recognized for special awards including:

  • T.J. Schaff – Outstanding Drummer in Sursa Hall
  • Zach Rice – Outstanding Trumpet performer in Sursa Hall
  • Elizabeth Huang – Outstanding Piano performer in Sursa Hall
  • Jason Klein – Outstanding Trombone performer in Sursa Hall
  • Julie Puckett – Outstanding Trombone performer in Emmons Auditorium
  • Julie Puckett – Outstanding Overall Musician in Emmons Auditorium

The Jazz Ensembles will now be preparing for the March 22nd “Jazz Expressions” concert featuring guest artist Mark Buselli, Director of Jazz Studies at Ball State University and co-leader of the Buselli-Wallarab Big Band.

 

 

 

Music for All National Festival Volunteers Needed

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Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the Music for All National Festival

REGISTER TODAY AT: www.musicforall.org/connect/volunteer<http://www.musicforall.org/connect/volunteer>

POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL PERFORMANCE VENUES AND THE JW MARRIOTT.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY HELP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS AT: volunteer@musicforall.org<mailto:volunteer@musicforall.org>

________________________________What is the National Festival?Performance halls across Indianapolis will fill with the sound of music as young musicians from across the nation gather for the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha. The festival is comprised of the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival, National Orchestra Festival, Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival and the Middle School National Music Festival, as well as concerts by the Honor Band of America, the Honor Orchestra of America and the Jazz Band of America. The 2013 Festival concert venues include Hilbert Circle Theatre, Clowes Memorial Hall, the Warren Performing Arts Center, and the NEW Schrott Center at Butler University.Ensembles in the Music for All National Festival were invited to perform following a taped audition process. The festivals are non-competitive events in which members receive commentary and clinics from a panel of leading music educators, participate in master classes with professional musicians, and perform for knowledgeable audiences. Members of the Honor Orchestra, Honor Band and Jazz Band of America meet for three days of rehearsals before their respective performances. Members are selected by taped audition in the fall prior to the Festival.

Click here<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltmcK9wg_XQ&feature=related> to view a video of what the Music for All National Festival represents!

 

 

________________________________Key Information for VolunteersAGE REQUIREMENT: All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age at the time of application or be accompanied by an adult.WAIVER: All volunteers must complete and sign the official online Release and Waiver of Liability. Volunteer opportunities will be provided on an equal basis, without regard to age, sex, race, religion or disabilities.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:  Please be sure to review all available positions and the associated information before choosing the area(s) in which you are interested. Certain positions may require some physical strength, constant activity during a shift, or standing for periods of time.

You may also volunteer for a part of a shift! Please e-mail volunteer@musicforall.org<mailto:michael.m@musicforall.org> for more details.

 

 

_______________________________VOLUNTEERING DETAILSSITE LEADERS: Site leaders must be veteran Music for All volunteers, familiar with both MFA and the National Festival. Site leaders may only select site leaders shift for one venue during the duration of the event. Site leaders will serve as supervisors to other volunteers, and therefore must possess patience, tact and diplomacy. Site leaders must also be available for a pre-event training via phone or in person on Wednesday, March 13. More information about trainning will be e-mailed to you.These positions require an access code, if one was provided to you please enter it when asked.MEALS:  Meals will be provided to volunteers working during applicable shifts.

HOUSING: Housing can be offered at your expense.  You will be housed at one of the festival hotels. You must provide a credit card in advance to secure your room. Your card will not be charged until you arrive and must be presented at check-in for payment and incidentals.

TRANSPORTATION: Transportation to and from the event is your responsibility. MFA can provide shuttle information. Please request a form if interested. With the exception of Clowes Hall and the Warren Performing Arts Center, all volunteer locations are within walking distance of hotels.

PARKING: Volunteers are responsible for their own parking. For assistance in locating affordable parking, visit http://www.indydt.com/parking.cfm.  Free parking is available at the Warren PAC and Butler University.

UNIFORM: With the exception of load-in and load-out positions, all volunteer positions have a required dress code of business casual to business professional. Denim, sandals, and flip-flops are strictly prohibited.

TRAINING: All volunteers are asked to view a short online information presentation.
Volunteers will be briefed on basic skills and specific responsibilities, and they will be given an overview of event locations. More information regarding the training session will be sent to volunteers via e-mail.

BENEFITS: Some, but not all positions, put you near or with a view of performances or warm-up sites. Some shifts include a complimentary meal. Volunteers who work one shift receive a name badge that is valid for access to the event for the entire day.  NOTE: This does not include Honor Ensemble performances. Volunteers will receive a commemorative program book from the event.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKET:  As a way of saying thank you to our volunteers, we would like to offer a complimentary ticket to 1 of our Honor Ensemble performances.  When registering, please choose which concert you would like to attend.

RSVP: Please RSVP for your free concert ticket when registering for your volunteer opportunity.

Jazz Band of America
Clowes Memorial Hall
Dr. Lou Fischer, Conductor
March 15, 8:30 p.m.

Honor Band of America
Clowes Memorial Hall
Jerry Junkin, Conductor
Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.

Honor Orchestra of America
Hilbert Circle Theatre
Gary Lewis, Conductor
Friday, March 15, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m.
– These are shared concerts with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

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DEADLINE: The deadline to register for volunteering is Friday March 8, 2013.

 

 

 

Questions/Comments? Please contact us at Music for All at 317-636-2263 orvolunteer@musicforall.org<mailto:volunteer@musicforall.org>

Music for All presents more than 30 events annually through its Bands of America and Orchestra America divisions. Music for All events are recognized as the pinnacle of programs for high school instrumental music nationwide.  Annual events include the Grand National Marching Band Championships and Regional Championships, the Summer Symposium, and the Music for All National Festival.  Leadership is a theme of all Music for All programs, through both leadership workshops and as a part of every curriculum.  Music for All is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit committed to the creation, provision and expansion of “positively life-changing” experiences through music for all.

 

 

Winter Guard “Five Below” Fundraiser

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Carmel High School Winter Guard is having a fundraiser and needs your help. All you have to do is shop!!   Five Below (FB) will donate 10% back on all purchases to the Guard.

FB is a cool new store in Village Park Plaza (146th & Greyhound Pass) where everything in the store is $5 or less – great for stocking stuffers!

You MUST present the flyer (must be hardcopy with correct date) at time of purchase.

That’s it!  Two fliers are attached.

1. Click here for one for the coming weekend (14th and 15th)

2. Click here for one for the following weekend (21st and 22nd).

So, you have two opportunities .   

Feel free to share!

Happy shopping and thanks for supporting the CHS Winter Guard.

Jazz a la mode!

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Jazz a la mode is coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 19-20-21 in the CHS Band Room.

Pie, with or without whipped cream (yum!), iced tea, lemonade in a jazz club setting – 4-t0p tables, candle-lights on the tables, up close and personal with the band.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with pie served to your table.  A special jazz combo has been known to make an appearance around then, too.  At 7:30 p.m., the first of our four extremely talented jazz ensembles perform. Special guest vocalist Ann Conrad returns to the Jazz a la mode stage for what’s sure to be a memorable performance.  What a special treat it will be to see and hear over 80 serious students of jazz perform.  They have been “sheddin” every morning since December.  Be cool. Be here.