Cedar Springs Bands http://www.cedarspringsbands.org The finest bands in the land. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:47:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Collage Concert 2012 http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/05/17/collage-concert-2012/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/05/17/collage-concert-2012/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 16:47:49 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=730 Continue reading →]]> The 2012 Cedar Springs Bands Collage Concert will be held on Sunday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.

All Cedar Springs bands will be performing, including 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, MS Jazz, HS Symphony, HS Wind Ensemble, and the HS Jazz Band.

Admission to this concert is free, and it usually lasts a little over an hour.  The weather man says it will be 84 degrees on Sunday, so dress accordingly.  It can get steamy in the gym!

We hope you will come and support our Band students in their final concert of the year!

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/05/17/collage-concert-2012/feed/ 0 CSHS Wind Ensemble Goes to State Festival! http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/05/02/717/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/05/02/717/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 03:30:02 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=717 Continue reading →]]> Thursday, May 5th, the CSHS Wind Ensemble travels to Big Rapids to perform at State Festival.

Students should arrive at the high school at 5:15 to change into uniforms and load the bus.  The performance is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. at Big Rapids High School, and is open to the public.  Come cheer on your band student!

Good luck to all performers!!

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/05/02/717/feed/ 0 Thanks for a Successful Auction! http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/03/14/thanks-for-a-successful-auction/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/03/14/thanks-for-a-successful-auction/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:48:59 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=697 Continue reading →]]> The 2012 Cedar Springs Bands Silent Auction was a huge success!  With your help, we were able to raise over $4,000 for our Band program!

Thank you to the multitude of volunteers, companies and families who donated items, and to everyone who attended!  We appreciate your efforts!!

~Julia Moore

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/03/14/thanks-for-a-successful-auction/feed/ 0 Cedar Springs Bands Take Straight 1′s at Festival!! http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/03/08/cedar-springs-bands-take-straight-is/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/03/08/cedar-springs-bands-take-straight-is/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:17:16 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=692 Continue reading →]]> Congratulations to all Cedar Springs Bands for their amazing scores at District Band Festival!

The 7th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band, Symphony Band, and Wind Ensemble all received straight I’s for their Festival performances!  The bands were judged on three prepared pieces and sight reading.

Terrific job, CS Bands!!

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/03/08/cedar-springs-bands-take-straight-is/feed/ 0 CSHS Hosts 2012 District Band Festival http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/02/28/cshs-hosts-2012-district-band-festival/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/02/28/cshs-hosts-2012-district-band-festival/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:38:44 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=683 Continue reading →]]> District Band Festival takes place Thursday, March 1st and Friday, March 2nd at the Cedar Springs High School Auditorium.

Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success!  To help, please contact Mary Baker at marybaker2307@yahoo.com.

The CSHS Symphony Band performs on Thursday at 4:15 PM and the CSHS Wind Ensemble performs on Thursday at 8:10 PM.

The 7th Grade Band performs on Friday at 8:00 AM and the 8th Grade Band performs on Friday at 3:05 PM.

For more information, please contact Mr. Shaw or Mr. Borst at 696-1200 or email Mrs. Eary at patricia.eary@att.net.

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/02/28/cshs-hosts-2012-district-band-festival/feed/ 0 CSHS Band Night at the Kent http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/27/cshs-band-night-at-the-kent/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/27/cshs-band-night-at-the-kent/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:57:34 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=606 Continue reading →]]> Come hang out with your friends and watch a movie at the Historic Kent Theater on Saturday, January 28th!  The Music Boosters will pay admission for all CSHS Band students to watch Sherlock Holmes 2.  The movie begins at 9:00 P.M.  Students should meet at the Kent Theater at 8:30.  Please bring money for concessions, and have your parents pick you up at the Kent, following the movie.

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/27/cshs-band-night-at-the-kent/feed/ 0 HS Solo & Ensemble Times http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/27/hs-solo-ensemble-times/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/27/hs-solo-ensemble-times/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:51:50 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=604 Continue reading →]]> High School Solo & Ensemble takes place this Saturday, January 28th at Muskegon Oakridge High School.  Come and cheer on your friends and family members!  The times for Cedar Springs High School students are listed below.  Please remember to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled performance time.  Good luck to all performers!

Muskegon Oakridge High School; 5493 Hall Road; Muskegon, MI

  • 8:08 Sean Herp; Trombone Solo
  • 9:12 Delaney Holtrop; Baritone/ Euphonium Duet
  • 9:20 Sam Owens; Flute Solo
  • 9:20 Tamara Tiethoff; Clarinet Duet
  • 9:20 April Roberts; Flute Solo
  • 9:36 Delaney Holtrop; Euphonium Solo
  • 9:44 Jordyn Nichols; Bassoon Solo
  • 9:52 Spencer Hopkins; Marimba Solo
  • 10:31 Chris Blair; Euphonium! Solo
  • 11:03 Jasen Hopkins; Euphonium Solo
  • 11:27 Nate Jones; Marimba Solo
  • 11:43 Sarah Swinehart; Woodwind Duet
  • 11:51 Kambrie Boomgaard; Flute Solo
  • 1:00 Thomas Waite; Piano Solo
  • 1:16 Sam Owens; Flute Duet
  • 1:16 Ana VronkoHollar; Clarinet Duet
  • 1:32 Spencer Hopkins; Percussion Trio
  • 1:32 Kyle Rice; Tuba Solo
  • 1:56 Jeff Plank; Percussion Trio
  • 1:56 James Tepin; Sax Solo
  • 2:04 Kaitlyn Caron; Oboe Solo
  • 2:12 Brooke Lubben; Trombone Solo
  • 2:12 Kyle Rice; Brass Quintet
  • 2:20 Lindsey Galle; Percussion Ensemble
  • 2:20 Jacob Gust; Brass Quartet
  • 2:28 Ian Murphy; Sax Quintet
  • 2:36 Emily Miszewski; Oboe Solo
  • 2:36 Brittany Merritt; Woodwind Quartet
  • 2:36 Mike VanAssen; Flute Solo
  • 2:36 Cole Klopfer; Clarinet Duet
  • 2:52 Ashley Sherman; Oboe Solo
  • 3:23 Aaron Slater; French Horn Solo
  • 3:23 Cole Klopfer; Clarinet Solo
  • 4:11 Emily Miszewski; Piano Solo
]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/27/hs-solo-ensemble-times/feed/ 0 HS Solo & Ensemble Approaches! http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/11/hs-solo-ensemble-approaches/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/11/hs-solo-ensemble-approaches/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:42:36 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=601 Continue reading →]]> Many Cedar Springs High School Band members have signed up to play at the Solo & Ensemble Competition on Saturday, January 21st.  Keep watching here for more information on times and locations, so you can go and support our Band students as they play solos, duets, trios, quartets, and even ensembles!

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2012/01/11/hs-solo-ensemble-approaches/feed/ 0 Congrats to High School & Middle School Bands! http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2011/12/14/congrats-to-high-school-middle-school-bands/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2011/12/14/congrats-to-high-school-middle-school-bands/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:14:33 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=596 Continue reading →]]> Congratulations to the Cedar Springs High School Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Jazz Band, and to the 7th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band, and Middle School Jazz Band!  All six bands performed in Holiday Concerts, and did an amazing job!

Also, “Bravo!” to the CSHS Jazz Band for their musical production last Saturday.

Thank you to Mr. Borst, Mr. Shaw, and Mr. Robuck for their time spent preparing the bands for their performances.  A special thank you goes out to Kim McDaniel-Robuck for volunteering to write and direct the CSHS Jazz Band musical!  We appreciate the hard work and dedication that you all have for our music program!!

The Music Boosters would like to wish all of our students and their families a Merry Christmas!

]]> http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2011/12/14/congrats-to-high-school-middle-school-bands/feed/ 0 Middle School Solo & Ensemble Times http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2011/11/28/middle-school-solo-ensemble-times/ http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/2011/11/28/middle-school-solo-ensemble-times/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:41:31 +0000 admin http://www.cedarspringsbands.org/?p=571 Continue reading →]]> This Saturday, December 3rd, the Middle School Solo & Ensemble Competition will be held at Reeths Puffer Intermediate School in Muskegon.

All students must report to their warm-up room at least 30 minutes before their scheduled performance time.  Please dress up to make a good impression on the judges and boost your confidence – no jeans or tennis shoes!

Remember to bring your ORIGINAL music for the judge, labeled IN PENCIL with your name, school name, event number and section number.  Number each measure with a pencil, if not already done for you.  If you have an ensemble, only one copy of the original score is needed for the judge.

If your Performance Room is “P005″, then your warm-up room is “W005.”  (“P” for performance, “W” for warm-up)

Middle School Solo and Ensemble Performance Times

P005 9:52am Alexis Wilks – District Solo – Cor/Trp/Flg  (#3401)
P007 10:55am Evan Lewis – Ensemble-Trio – Brass Ens  (#3391)
P007 11:11am Tara Tepin – Ensemble-Trio – Brass Ens  (#3387)
P003 11:27am Kaylee Tennant – Ensemble-Trio – Flute  (#3381)
P006 1:24pm Gavin Moore – Ensemble-Trio – Percussion Ens  (#3394)
P004 1:24pm Jarod Plank – Ensemble-Quartet – Alto Sax  (#3397)
P001 2:04pm Lilly Gamm – District Solo – Flute  (#3382)
P005 2:04pm Zach Zenker – District Solo – Cor/Trp/Flg  (#3403)
P005 2:12pm Austin Anderson – District Solo – Cor/Trp/Flg  (#3392)
P004 2:20pm Sarah Kiander – District Solo – Alto Sax  (#3384)
P007 2:36pm Nicole VonSeggern – District Solo – Trombone  (#3390)
P005 2:36pm Anna Behrenwald – District Solo – Cor/Trp/Flg  (#3389)
P001 3:23pm Nicole Matteson – Ensemble-Trio – Flute  (#3395)
P002 3:31pm Stephanie Ramos – Ensemble-Duet – Woodwind Ens  (#3383)
P005 3:39pm Tyler Lovell – Ensemble-Quartet – Brass Ens  (#3388)
P003 3:47pm Jeff Davis – Ensemble-Trio – Bb Clarinet  (#3385)
P002 3:47pm Jakob Roach – Piano Solo – Piano  (#3398)
P005 3:55pm Emma Schut – Ensemble-Duet – French Horn  (#3404)
P002 3:55pm Alec Falicki – Piano Solo – Piano  (#3400)
P001 3:55pm Emily Rice – District Solo – Flute  (#3396)
P005 4:03pm Mackenzie Clark – District Solo – French Horn  (#3393)
P003 4:11pm Grace Walenga – District Solo – Bb Clarinet  (#3386)
P005 4:19pm Erich Lueer – District Solo – Cor/Trp/Flg  (#3402)
P005 4:27pm Jay Powell – District Solo – Bar/Euph  (#3399)
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