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What's Happening with the Band in 2002!
Last updated on January 1, 2003
FOR INFORMATION AND NEWS for 2003, CHECK
OUT What IS New in 2003
December 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!
December 23 Pizza Hut is donating proceeds from their evening sales to the Blackhawk Band. You may eat in or have it delivered to qualify. Help the band while taking a break from Holiday cooking.
December 20 Market Day orders are due. You may order on-line until January 3. Delivery Date is Thursday, January 9 from 3-5 PM.
December 20 In-school Christmas concert (Sr. High) and the last day of school for Christmas
December 18 Senior High Band & Chorus Christmas Concert
December 16 Highland Middle School Band Christmas Concert
December 12-14 PMEA District 5 Honors Band at Westminster College. The concert starts at 2 PM, Saturday Dec. 14. BHS students accepted to the band are: Robyn D - bassoon, Susan D - clarinet, & Mark G - alto sax. Congratulations!
December 12 8th Grade Band & Chorus Christmas Concert
Decemer 10 Highland Middle School Chorus Christmas Concert
December 5 Fall Nut Sale Delivery day
November 27 YES, THERE IS SCHOOL TODAY! (there is a mistake on the November calendar.)
November 19 PMEA District 5 Honors Band tryouts at Westminster College - PM
November 16 Fall Craft Show - 10 AM-4 PM. Contact Mrs. Gwin to help or to set-up a table.
November 12 Jazz Band after-school rehearsals from 2:30 - 4 PM
November 11 County-wide Veteran's Day Parade in New Brighton
November 4-11 Fall Nut Sale - orders taken from Nov. 4 to Nov. 18. Delivery date is Dec. 5. Contact any band member or the band office to order.
November 2 At the PIMBA Championships, the band finished 5th in Class AAA with a score of 81.05
November 2 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association (PIMBA) Championships at Norwin HS
October 26 At the Bands of America YSU Regional, the band achieved a Division II rating with a score of 63.60, finishing in 18th place.
October 26 Bands of America Regional at Youngstown State University - the regional held at West Virginia University has now been moved to YSU! We perform at 10:45 PM. A combo ticket for both prelims and finals is available in the band office for a discounted price of $16. See Mr. Barthen for more info.
October 23 New Brighton Halloween Parade - 6:30 PM in New Brighton
October 21 Uniforms sent to the drycleaners
October 21 Monday after-school rehearsal added
October 19 West Allegheny Band competition - The Band finished 1st in Class AAA with a score of 85.85. They won both High Music & High General Effect. All scores were the high scores of the show, regardless of class.
October 19 West Allegheny Band competition - we perform at 8 PM
October 15 Shopper Appreciation Day at Boscov's - buy a $5 card for discounts, refreshments, entertainment, etc.
October 12 Blackhawk Band Festival at Northwestern Stadium - Bands attending will be Western Beaver, Rochester, and Riverside HS plus Robert Morris University (with Blackhawk Band alumni Danette Bailey
October 5 Car Wash at Walmart - 10 AM-2 PM - Sign-up in the Bandroom
September 28 Beaver County Band Festival at Geneva College - the show starts at 6:30 PM - tickets are $4 for adults & $3 for students (No student tickets sold at the gate) - tickets are available in the band room
September 28 Car Wash at Walmart - 10 AM-2 PM - Sign-up in the Bandroom
September 20 & 21 Homecoming weekend
September 14 Blackhawk Band placed 4th (69.30) in Class AAA at Norwin HS in their first performance of the year.
September 14 Band competition at Norwin HS - Blackhawk performs at 7 PM; report time to the HS is 12 Noon
August 30 First Football Game (schedule listed below)
August 30 - Beaver Falls - Away
September 6 - Moon - Away
September 13 - Valley - Home - Community Night
September 20 - Montour - Home - Homecoming
September 27 - West Allegheny - Away
October 4 - Hopewell - Home
October 11 - Uniontown - Away
October 18 - New Castle - Away
October 25 - Ambridge - Home - Senior Night
November 1 - Game to be announced
August 28 Dress rehearsal at Northwestern Stadium -- 6 - 9 PM
August 26 First day of school
August 19 Kennywood's Fall Fantasy - the band marches in the PM; rides all day free!
August 12-16 Band Camp for the 2002/2003 school year
August 2 Band Boosters will sponsor a 'Flea Market' at the high school. This will help students raise funds for the Florida trip. See the Booster page for more info.
July 31 Shoe fitting day - the saleman from Midwest Accessory will be here to order shoes.
July15 Section practices start - information will be sent home via email & US Mail
June 26 Summer information packets were emailed to each band student.
June 20 Summer information packets were mailed (USPS) to each band student.
June 17 Color Guard Camp starts - at Highland MS - camps starts at 8 AM. Fundraising orders are also due at this time. Contact the Band Office for more information (leave a message and Linda will get back to you.)
June 12 Cedar Point - the bus leaves at 7 AM
June 12 Cedar Point trip - reservation forms are out - they are due with a non-refundable $18 deposit by Friday, May 31. Cost is $43 for students which includes admission to Cedar Point and coach bus transportation.
June 10 Kennywood - school picnic
June 7 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2002 - Good luck as you start your new journey!!
June 7 Graduation - Concert Band will perform - report time is 6:30 PM
June 6 Last Day of School
June 4 & 5 Semester Finals
May 30 Color Guard (Flag & Cougar Kitten)and Drum Major auditions. Phumelele T & Sara S were selected as Drum Majors. The following students were accepted to the Color Guard: Jamie C, Megan N, Alex M, Karla F, Krystal V, Megan C, JoyLyn M, Jenn H, Rebecca P, Stephanie B, Jaclyn P, Jessica R, Kayla V, Cristy G, Kara S, Victoria V, Melissa S, Shea W, Stef H, Tricia D, Natalie C, & Chelsea B. Alyysa M, Kayla S, Megan C, & Shantal M were selected as alternates.
May 27 Memorial Day parade in Beaver Falls - report time will be 9 AM - the parade starts at 10 AM (?)
May 23 BIS 5th Grade Band & Chorus Concert - 7:30 PM in the Blackhawk Intermediate Gym
May 21 Spring Band Concert - 7:30 PM in the HS Auditorium. This will feature the 8th Grade Band, Senior High Band, & Jazz Band plus the Indoor Color Guard & Percussion groups
May 18 Band Banquet for grades 8-12 at the Monaca Turners (note the change in location) -- The dinner starts at 6 PM.
Congratulations to the following award winners:
John Phillip Sousa Award - Kevin Kosmal
Louis Armstrong Award - Joe Hummel
U.S. Marine Corps 'Semper Fi' Award - Jack Kelley
Outstanding Senior - Zoie Griffiths
Outstanding Junior - Mark G
Outstanding Sophomore - Maegan H
Outstanding Freshman - Jamie W
Outstanding Color Guard - Nicole Zilka
Outstanding Eighth Grader - Laura H
Congratulations to all who attended the banquet and received their jackets, blankets, certificates, patches, etc. Thanks to Mrs. Heiman, Banquet Chairperson, for an outstanding banquet!
Thank you, Seniors, for the outstanding gift!
May 16 Spring Arts Festival - 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the High School. The will feature a number of HS music groups including the Jazz Band, many student art works, & student dramatic presentations. A reception will be held in the auditorium lobby. The Arts Festival is sponsored the BHS Key Communicators. Contact the HS Office for more information.
May 14 Spring Chorus Concert - 7:30 PM in the HS Auditorium
May 10 Prom
May 7 Solo & Ensemble Concert - 7:30 PM in the HS Auditorium - there will be 10+ performances
May 7 The Blackhawk and Freedom HS Bands will combine to practice and perform an afternoon concert. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
April 27 At the TOB/TIA Chapter 8 Indoor Championships at Blackhawk HS, the Blackhawk groups again had outstanding performances - the Indoor Guard finished 2nd in Scholastic A with a score of 85.2 and the Indoor Percussion finished 1st with a score of 92.0. In addition, the Percussion were awarded trophies for the 'Highest Scoring Percussion Line' and the 'Highest Scoring Scholastic Percussion Line.' Congratulations to both groups on an outstanding year!
April 27 TOB/TIA Chapter 8 Indoor Championships at Blackhawk HS - Solo & Ensembles start at 1 PM - Groups start at 3 PM - at this time, over 36 groups registered to compete. Check out all the information at the 2002 Chapter 8 Indoor Championship Page .
April 20 Indoor Competition at Brentwood HS - 5 PM start time - the Percussion finished 1st in Scholastic 'A' with a score of 85.3 (a jump of 9.1 points from last week) and the Color Guard also finished 1st in Scholastic 'A' with a score of 82.9 (a jump of 9.3 points from last week). Congratulations to both groups!
April 15 The Blackhawk Band Boosters are sponsoring an Italian Hoagie and Cinnamon Bread sale now through April 25. Order forms are available at Band Booster Page .
April 13 Indoor Competition at Slippery Rock University - The Percussion finished First with a score of 76.2 and the Color Guard finished Second with a score of 74.1.
April 9 The BHS Jazz Band will perform at the Center HS Jazz Band Festival. Guest for the evening will be Pittsburgh music legend, Joe Negri.
April 6-8 All-school Musical 'Annie' - Friday and Saturday - 7:30 PM & Sunday - 2:30 PM
March 23 Indoor Competition at Thomas-Jefferson HS - The Color Guard finished First with a score of 77.3 and the Percussion also finished first with a score of 80.7 .
March 21 Spring Nut Orders delivered
March 16 Indoor Competition at Carrick HS - Both the Percussion and Color guard finished in First place in their class.
March 16 Spring Craft Show - 10 AM to 4 PM - contact Mrs. Hunt for more information or booth spaces
March 15
PMEA District 5 Middle School Band to be held at Mars MS. Blackhawk students selected to the Band include: Elizabeth G & Katherine N-Flute; Stacy P-Clarinet; Laura H-Alto Sax; & Nichole D-Oboe.
March 13 Senior High Band and Chorus I.S.O.W. (I'm Sick Of Winter) Concert - 7:30 PM in the HS auditorium
March 9 Indoor Competition at Avonworth HS - The competition starts at 5 PM with the Percussion performing at 6:15 and the Color Guard performing at 9:20 PM. Both groups finished in first place in their respective classes.
March 8 & 9 Beaver County Band at Beaver HS - the concert is on Saturday at 2 PM. Eighth Grade students participating are: Emily R, Stacey P, Laura W, Melissa H, Laura H, Corey H, Jonathan C, David W, & Jason B. High School students participating are: Maegan H, Nancy C, Robyn D, Mark G, Jeremy B, Zoie G, Andrew P, and Jack K.
March 6 8th Grade Band and Chorus I.S.O.W. (I'm Sick Of Winter) Concert - 7:30 PM in the HS auditorium
March 4 Nut Order forms are due in the Band Office. Contact Mrs. Pietsch or Mrs. Pollock for more information.
March 4 Practice for Beaver County Band at Beaver HS from 6-8 PM. (NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION!!)
March 2 Congratulations to the BHS Indoor Groups who opened their season at Sto-Rox HS. The Indoor Color Guard finished first in Scholastic A class with a score of 63.5. The Indoor Percussion finished 2nd in Scholastic A class with a score of 71.3.
March 2 Indoor Competition at Sto-Rox HS - the show starts at 5 PM with the BHS Winter Guard performing at 6:30 PM and the Indoor Percussion performing at 9:15 PM. The show is sponsored by the Royal Crusaders.
February 28 Practice for Beaver County Band - at Beaver HS - 6 - 8 PM. (NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATON!)
February 28 Band Booster Monthly meeting - 7 PM in the HS Bandroom
February 20-22 PMEA Region I Band Festival to be held at Latrobe HS - Note: this festival runs from Wednesday to Friday with only one concert Friday evening at 7:30 PM. Kevin Kosmal (bari sax) was selected to the band based on his audition score at District Band.
February 19 - March 4 Spring Nut Sale (includes Jelly Beans and Candy). Check the Nut Sale Page for an order form and information.
February 18 NO SCHOOL - Inservice Day
February 9 MORP Dance
February 1 & 2 PMEA District Jazz Band at Slippery Rock University. Mark G (Alto Sax) was selected to the band.
January 22 Band Booster Meeting - 7 PM in the HS Bandroom
January 21 NO SCHOOL - Inservice Day
January 19 Winter Dance
January 18 End of 1st Semester (2nd Nine Weeks)
January 17 Semester Finals - periods 2, 4, 6, & 8
January 16 Semester Finals - periods 1, 3, 5, & 7
January 9-12 PMEA District 5 Band at Knoch HS - Blackhawk students selected to the band include: Maegan Hunt-Flute; Mark Godwin-Alto Sax; Kevin Kosmal-Bari Sax; Jeremy Brown-Trumpet; Elizabeth Rowlands-Baritone; and Jack Kelley-Tuba. The concert is at 2 PM, Saturday, Jan. 12.
January 8 First Jazz Band Practice after Christmas Vacation - 2:45 - 4:30 PM
January 3 Indoor Color Guard Practice starts - 6-9 PM at the National Guard Armory - check your calendar for further information
January 2 Percussion Practice starts - 6-9 PM in the band room - check your calendar for further information.
January 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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