Welcome to the Tuscarora High School Marching Band! I am thrilled that you have chosen to be a member in our organization. This will be an exciting year for us. THS band has a tradition of excellence that I would like to continue and take to the next level. I want to assure that I am committed to making this a quality program, not just in this year, but for many years to come.

I have high expectations of the students who participate in the ensembles. I encourage students not only to succeed in their musical ability, but I also emphasize leadership and responsibility. There is a large commitment that is involved in a musical ensemble and we will all have to work together to achieve our goals to ensure excellence.

The primary emphasis of our fall program is Marching Band. We will perform across the tri state area for thousands of people. I would strongly encourage all concert band members to consider this ensemble. It teaches many important skills that you will find applicable to the real world, plus many colleges are impressed with students that can maintain a high GPA and be a member of an organization like this. 

In the spring our primary emphasis will be the concert band. I warn you, this class is not an easy A. As did my predecessors, I take concert band very seriously. I would also strongly encourage all marching band members to consider taking this class. It will allow you to fine tune your music skills and become better players in the fall.

I look forward to carrying on the tradition of excellence that has been established at Tuscarora High School. I am committed to providing you with all the tools you will need to be successful this year, in and outside the classroom. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me! Im looking forward to many successful years at Tuscarora High School.

Tuesday
Feb212012

Week of 2/21-2/24

DateTuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:34AM | AuthorMr. John Karos, Director of Instrumental Music |

Hi All,

This week concert band students will be receiving practice logs. Students should be practice around 20 min a day to insure preparedness for class. This is generally the only homework assignments I will give to students as I believe practicing is the most vital part of the class. These practice logs also must be signed by a parent to receive credit.

 

Currently, we have two fund raisers that are running. The Magazine fundraiser has now been out for a week and the Yankee candles fundraiser went out last Wednesday. Please encourage students to help fundraise for the instrumental music program. Both fund raisers will be due on March 1st.

 

The following is the schedule for the week:

Tues 2/21- Jazz Ensemble 4:30-6:00

                  Indoor Color Guard 5-9

Wed 2/22- No Activities

Thurs 2/23- Middle School Jazz-3:30-4:30

                   Jazz Ensemble-4:30-6:00

Fri-2/24- No Activities

 

Other Important Dates:

Solo Festival @ MoMs- 2/29

Ensemble Festival @ MoMs- 3/7

Hairspray Pit Rehearsal- 3/3

All County Jazz Audition- 3/12@ GTJHS

County Band Adjudication -3/22 @ MHS

 

Cheers,

Mr. K

 

 

 

Tuesday
Feb142012

Week of 2/13-2/17

DateTuesday, February 14, 2012 at 8:14AM | AuthorMr. John Karos, Director of Instrumental Music |

Hi All,

 

I would like to congratulate both jazz ensembles and the orchestra on an excellent concert last wednesday night. What a way to start the new semester off right!!!! Looking forward to this semester we have many things planned for our concert groups which will include some traveling and more outreach to our community. The following is a quick glance at what we have planned:

Feb 16- Jazz Ensemble Performs @ BCMS

March 22- County Band Adjudication @THS

April 28- All County Jazz Festival @THS

May 1- State Band Adjudication

May 12- Trip to Hershey Park( Concert Band/ Jazz ensemble)

May 17- Jazz/ Orchestra Concert with Guest Artist Dr. Kurtis Adams

May 22- Concert Band Performance @THS

 

As all of these events are happening we have put together an aggressive fundraising calendar to help facilitate the activities that we have going on in the Instrumental Music Department. As these fundraisers are introduce please help us in any way possible this semester to reach our goals and support the Students in this program. As part of this effort this week we will be starting the Magazine subscription fundraiser and Yankee Candles fundraiser. Please be on the look out for both of these at home.

 

The following is the schedule for this week:

Mon 2/13- Lessons Program 6-7PM

Tue 2/14- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal 4:30-6pm

                 Indoor Color Guard 6-9pm

Wed 2/15- Pep Band Report 6:00pm for 7:00pm game

Thur 2/16- Jazz Ensemble Performance @ BCMS 9:00am/2:00pm

                 Middle School Jazz- 3:30-4:30pm

                 Orchestra 3:30-4:30pm

                 No High School Jazz Rehearsal

Fri 2/17- Pep Band Report 6:00pm for 7:00pm Game

 

Cheers,

Mr. K

                

 

Tuesday
Jan312012

Week of 1/30-2/4

DateTuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6:09PM | AuthorMr. John Karos, Director of Instrumental Music |

Hi All,

 

Sorry for the delay...

Tues 1/31- 3:30-4:30pm Middle School Jazz

                  4:30-6:00pm High School Jazz Rehearsal

                  5:30- 8:30pm Indoor Color Guard

                  6:00-8:30pm Pep Band Performance Girls Basketball Game( Game at 7:00)

Wed 2/1- No Activities

Thurs 2/2- 3:30-4:30pm Middle School Jazz

                  4:30-5:15pm High School Jazz Rehearsal

                  6:00-9:00pm All County Band Rehearsal ( GTJHS)

Fri 2/3- All County Band All Day Rehearsal 8:30am-4:00pm

Sat 2/4- All County Rehearsal- Band 3:30-5:30

                                                 Orchestra-12:15-2:15

            Call Time For Concert-6:00pm Band Students please bring some sort of packed dinner so you can have something at the end of your rehearsal before call time.

All County Band, Orchestra and Choir Concert @7:00pm GTJHS. Please come out and support our all county students.

Cheers,

 

Mr. Karos

Tuesday
Jan172012

Weekly Schedule 1/17-1/20

DateTuesday, January 17, 2012 at 9:30AM | AuthorMr. John Karos, Director of Instrumental Music |

Hi All,

 

Here is your weekly schedule:

 

1/17- Indoor Color Guard Meeting 2:30-3:00

           Pep Band for Game- Report at 6:00pm

1/18- Middle School Jazz 3:30-4:30

         High School Jazz 4:30-5:15

         All County Band Rehearsal @UHS -6:00-9:00pm

1/19- Small Ensembles Recital- This Recital includes all Piano 1, Percussion and Color Guard students. Report Time is 6:00pm for Percussion/ Color Guard and Piano Students are to report at 6:30pm. All are welcomed to attend the concert.

Congrats to everyone involved in the Feeder concert last Wednesday evening. A great time was had by all involved and definitely stirred up excitement in the community for our programs.

 

Upcoming Fundraisers-

1/25- Roy Rogers Spirit Night for Band-5-8pm. Please come out and support the Titan Band programs.

 

Cheers,

 

Mr. Karos

Monday
Jan092012

Week of 1/9-1/13

DateMonday, January 9, 2012 at 10:42AM | AuthorMr. John Karos, Director of Instrumental Music |

Hi Folks,

Here is your weekly schedule:

Mon 1/9- Booster Meeting 7PM Choir Room

Tues 1/10- Pep Band Game Report 6:00pm for 7:00pm Game.

Wed-1/11 Feeder Concert- Report Time 5:30pm( No Jazz Rehearsal)Please make sure you have uniform items needed to perform at the feeder concert.

We are still in need of people to help with concessions for this event. Please email me if you can help.john.karos@fcps.org

Thurs- 1/12 Jazz Sectionals(Brass and Rhythm sections) 2:30-3:15pm

                   Orchestra: 3:30-4:30

Fri- 1/13- Jazz Sectional ( Saxes) 3:15-4:00pm

Future Dates:

Jan 19- Small Ensembles Recital- (Percussion, Guard, Piano 1) 7PM

Feb 8th- Winter Orchestra and Jazz Concert-7PM

 

Cheers,

Mr. Karos

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