Congratulations Maryland Band Director's Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival Participants!05-18-2008
On Saturday May 17th, students from Parkside participated in the Maryland Band Director's Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Towson, Md.
The Parkside Brass Quintet recieved a Superior rating on their performance of Contrapunctus I, by J.S. Bach. Amanda Fodor recieved an Excellent rating on her performance of Rondo, by W.A. Mozart. Mardi Davis recieved a Superior rating on her performance of Farewell Serenade, by W. Herfurth.
Congratulations to all students on a job well done representing Parkside Bands at the State level, and special thanks to the Parkside Band Boosters for their support of this event!
Parkside Bands In Concert!05-18-2008
A wonderful evening of music was had Thursday, May 13th at the Parkside Auditorium. Under the direction of Kevin A. Zaczkiewicz, performances were given by The Parkside Brass Quintet
The Parkside Intermediate Band
and The Parkside Symphonic Band.
Parkside Small Ensembles In Concert05-12-2008
A wonderful concert was performed by the Parkside Bands Small Ensembles on Thursday, May 8th. Performances were given by The Parkside Brass Quintet
The Parkside Percussion Ensemble
and The Parkside Jazz Band
Each of these ensembles practiced completely on their own time ( outside of school hours) to rehearse and perform an excellent evening of music. Congratulations students for a job well done!
Congratulations Drum Majors!05-10-2008
The 2008-2009 school year Drum Majors are Jim Klocek and Hillary Herold. Congratulations!
The 2008-2009 Marching Rams/Symphonic Band list will be posted in the members area once final. Keep checking, it's been a marvelous round of auditions. Members can also check there for links and information on our 2008 Field Show, which was announced at last weeks awards banquet.
Congratulations Seniors!05-10-2008
Parkside Band wishes the best to Graduates Hillary Sherman, Eddie
Davis, Aaron Lichty, Eden Park, Kristen Weller, Amy Mitschke, and Sarah
Jones. We know you will do well.
At the Awards banquet, the Senior Awards were presented as follows:
Sempre Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence - Aaron Lichty
Louis Armstrong Award for Jazz - Pierre Dillard
Jon Phillip Sousa Band Award - Sarah Jones
Director's Award - Hillary Sherman
Congratualtions, Seniors, you will be missed.
Join Us for an Evening of Music, tonight, 7:30 pm05-08-2008
The Parkside Jazz Band, Brass Quintet and Percussion Ensemble will perform tonight at 7:30 PM in the Parkside Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend this fun filled evening of music!
Congratulations to the MD All-Shore Honor Band Members!04-15-2008
Congratulations to the Maryland All-Shore Honor Band members for an excellent performance on Saturday night. Conducted by Mr. Rob Hovermale were: Mardi Davis- 2nd Chair French Horn Amanda Fodor- 1st Chair French Horn Stephanie Gertsch- 15th Chair Clarinet Emily Harris- 9th Chair Flute Hillary Herold- 8th Chair Flute Harry Mowery - 2nd Chair Tuba Hillary Sherman- 2nd Chair Trumpet They did an excellent job both on stage and off. Way to go!
District Festival Final Itinerary and Information, March 12th, 200803-04-2008
District Festival Final Itinerary and Information
March 12th, 2008 - TRUCK AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP: 7:30a.m. - DISMISS FROM CLASS 9:40 a.m. -Report to Auditorium. -Quickly bring all instruments to Auditorium during change of classes. - PERCUSSION PACKS EQUIPMENT IN CASES: 10:00 a.m. -Brass/Woodwinds Polish/Clean instruments -Truck arrives at PHS 10:00 a.m. - PERCUSSION AND VOLUNTEERS LOAD EQUIPMENT TRUCK: 10:20-10:55 a.m. - LOAD BUSSES: 10:55 a.m. - DEPART P.H.S. 11:00 a.m. - ARRIVE AT McDONALD’S 11:15 a.m. -DO NOT Overeat - DEPART McDONALD’S 12:00 p.m. - ARRIVE AT WI-HI AND UNLOAD TRUCK/CHANGE 12:15 p.m. -Unload FIRST. -Gentlemen change on busses -Ladies change in WI-HI restrooms - ARRIVE OUTSIDE AUDITORIUM 1:15 p.m. - WATCH PERFORMANCES 1:30-3:00 p.m. -We will see Salisbury Christian, Cambridge SD, and Kent Island. -Be respectful and conduct yourselves with CLASS! -3 Percussionists rotate every performance and unload/assemble instruments. - DEPART AUDITORIUM FOR WARM UP 3:00 p.m. -Assemble instruments/ finish unpacking - WARM UP 3:30p.m. - PERFORMANCE 4:00p.m. - SIGHT READING 4:30p.m. - LOAD TRUCK 5:00p.m. - DEPART WI-HI 5:30p.m. - EQUIPMENT TRUCK UNLOADING AT PARKSIDE: Approximately 5:45 p.m. (EVERYONE) __________________________________________ IMPORTANT REMINDERS -Our performance is at 4:00p.m. at Wicomico High School. Family/Friends are encouraged to attend if possible. -Bring between $6.00-7.00 for lunch at McDonald’s. -Please bring concert uniforms to school in Garment bags. DO NOT FORGET ANY ITEMS. DOUBLE CHECK! -Due to the day’s activities, there will be no Jazz Band rehearsal on 3/12. Enjoy your evening off! Parents or friends who are picking up band members upon their arrival may call the band office answering machine to confirm our dismissal time before leaving home. If the message on the machine makes no mention of the performance in question, the dismissal time on the itinerary is still accurate. Band Office Phone: (410) 677-5161 (Also remember that YOU are responsible for the loading and unloading of your instrument if it is being transported on the equipment truck.)
Congratulations to the Parkside Brass Quintet!02-29-2008
Congratulations to the Parkside Brass Quintet for receiving a
rating of "I" (Superior) at the Eastern Shore Band Association's Solo
and Ensemble Festival. This rating qualifies them for State Festival. The Parkside Brass Quintet is: Harry Mowery Tyler Harrington Amanda Fodor Alyssa Moshili Hillary Sherman
We're all very proud of you!
Congratulations!
Kevin A. Zaczkiewicz
Congratulations to Amanda Fodor and Mardi Davis!02-27-2008
Congratulations to both Amanda Fodor and Mardi Davis for receiving a
rating of "I" (Superior) at the Eastern Shore Band Association's Solo
and Ensemble Festival. This rating qualifies them for State Festival.
We're all very proud of you girls!
