Show & Tell Performance – 6th Hour – 12/15

This winter & spring, we will have a intern teacher with us. The bands will perform 1-2 holiday concert pieces for her in a mini show & tell performance. We will debrief holiday concerts on Tuesday.

🚨 Additional Performance Opportunity Alert 🚨

🎄🎶 TUBA CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO THE GRPM! 🎶🎄

Calling all tuba and euphonium players—it's time to ring in the season with the warm, wonderful sound of low brass caroling at the Grand Rapids Public Museum!

Join us for an afternoon of festive music-making as our annual Tuba Christmas concert returns to the museum’s galleria, right beneath “Finny” the whale skeleton!

🎺 Who Can Play?
Anyone! All valved low brass players of any age and experience level are welcome.

📅 Schedule for the Day:

• 12:00 PM – Musician Registration
  Upstairs by the Musical Instruments display
  Includes pizza and pop!
  Please drop your horn case and belongings in the auditorium first, then follow the narrow, twisty corridor to the classroom for registration.

• 1:00 PM – Rehearsal
  In the theater next to the classroom and the same display.

• 3:00 PM – Concert
  Performing on the galleria under Finny!

💲 Participation Fee: $15

Come share the holiday spirit, make some music, and be part of a beloved Grand Rapids tradition!

🎄 "Jazz the Halls" (Jazz Band Hallway Performance) 🎄

Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 7:15am
Location: Main Office Hallway, Cedar Springs High School

Join us for a festive morning performance by the CSHS Jazz Band! Students should arrive at 7:00am in the CSHS Band Room to gather equipment before heading to the Main Office Hallway. No special clothing is required.

Schedule:

• 7:00am — Students arrive in the Band Room and get set up

• 7:15am — Performance begins

• 7:38am — Performance ends; teardown and head to class

If you ride a bus and cannot arrive before the usual drop-off time, don’t worry — simply join us as soon as you get to school.

Jazz Band @ Flo's Wood Fire Pizzeria

Thursday, December 18, 2025 — 6:00pm
Location: Flo's Wood Fire Pizzeria

• 6th Hour - Rehearsal & grab polo

• 2:30-5:30pm - Band Room open

  • Bring instrument, stand, music

  • Rhythm section instruments will be transported

• 5:45pm - Arrive at Flo's

• 6:00pm - PERFORM

• 8:00pm - Set done. Teardown and depart.

  • School music stands and polos must be returned.

Inclement Weather Performance Statement

It’s wintertime in Michigan, and Mother Nature doesn’t always make it easy for us. In the event that school is cancelled, performances are NOT automatically cancelled. All events will continue as scheduled unless school administration determines that all afternoon events are cancelled.

Any performance cancellation will come through a separate, official communication from the band directors and school administration. During inclement weather situations, the directors remain in constant contact throughout the day, and official rulings are typically made between 1:00–3:00pm. Decisions regarding afternoon events are based on the safety of travel both to and around campus.

If the school administration cancels all afternoon events, the district will post an official notice, and the band directors will follow up with a confirmation that the performance is cancelled. Please remember that only the school administration and band directors serve as official information sources in these situations. This applies to concerts, basketball games, and any other required performances.

If the performance moves forward but you do not feel comfortable allowing your student to travel, please let us know. The student will still need to complete an approved make-up assignment to receive full credit for the performance.

Stay safe, and thank you for your flexibility during Michigan’s winter season!

🏀 Basketball Pep Band Season Announcement 🏀

It’s time for Basketball Pep Band Season! Come support our Red Hawks and bring the energy to the gym this winter!

Friday Night Game Dates:

• December 12

• January 9

• January 16 (Double Header)

• January 23

• February 6

Attendance Requirements:

• Two games before the end of Semester 1 (by January 16)

• One game is required during Semester 2 (starting January 19)

• Attending additional games earns extra credit!

Let’s make this basketball season loud, proud, and full of school spirit! Go Cedar! 🏀🎺🔥

Reference Recording Sheet

Did you know you can listen to the recordings of our band pieces at home? A link to the Reference Recording Sheet is available at the bottom of the TWIB. Listening to the reference recordings is one of the best tools you have to understand what each piece should sound like. As you listen, focus on tone quality, balance and blend, style, and musical phrasing. Use these recordings to guide your practice and elevate your ensemble performance!

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Volunteer Opportunities! 🎶

🎶 Cedar Springs Music Boosters – Volunteer Opportunities! 🎶

The Cedar Springs Music Boosters are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to fill the following positions for the 2026–2027 school year:

• Student Activities

• Secretary

• Two Fundraising Coordinators

If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please contact Susan Colombo at 📧 csbandboosters@gmail.com.

Not ready for a board position? That’s okay! We always welcome volunteers. There are many opportunities to support our music students and programs throughout the year.

✨ Music Booster meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month—come join us and see how you can get involved!

Together, we can make a lasting impact on our music programs and students.

Fundraising Reminder

With fundraising kicking off for the year, here are a few important guidelines to help keep everything running smoothly:

• Submit one payment per order—either one check or one PayPal transaction—made payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters.

  • Checks: Payable to Cedar Springs Music Boosters

  • PayPal: Send to csbandboosters@gmail.com

• No cash will be accepted for any fundraisers.

• When turning in your order, place everything in the black box outside the Band Director’s office.

• If you have any questions about fundraising, please reach out to our Fundraising Coordinator, Melissa.

Thank you for your support and attention to these details!

RaiseRight (formerly Scrip)

Use RaiseRight for all your shopping, and support Cedar Springs Music Boosters at no additional charge to you. Visit https://cedarspringsbands.com/raise-right-formerly-scrip/ for details on signing up and earning money for your child. 

🍕 It’s Pizza Time! Support the Cedar Springs Band! 🍕

For the next few weeks, the Cedar Springs Band is raising funds with Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deal Codes! Every purchase helps provide instrument replacements and support band programs.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Create your Seller Page – Using your phone, go to this link to set up your page. (Do not forward or post this link for purchases—this is only for setting up your Seller page.)

2. Customize it – Add a photo, special message, or video to make your page stand out.

3. Share your unique link – Send it to friends and family near and far. Pizza Kits ship via FedEx, and Meal Deal Codes are emailed immediately.

Why participate?

• Each item sold earns $6 profit for the band.

• Share your link on social media to reach even more supporters.

• Don’t forget to buy your own!

• Top seller wins a prize!

For questions about the fundraiser, contact Melissa (fundraising). For technical help, contact Little Caesars Fundraising Support at 888-4LC-KITS, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm ET.

Let’s make this pizza fundraiser a big success for Cedar Springs Band! 🍕🎶

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