Welcome back and Happy New Year!

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Bremby to the Cedar Springs Bands! 🎶

Ms. Ariah Bremby will be joining us for the Winter and Spring seasons as a teaching intern. She is a graduate of Greenville High School and is currently studying to become a band director at Central Michigan University. Ms. Bremby will be working with all bands in grades 6–12, and we are excited to have her with our students and program.

Blue Lake Scholarship Visit

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a non-profit summer school of the arts specializing in two-week arts programs for intermediate and high school students. We are excited to announce that a Scholarship Representative from Blue Lake will be listening to students for scholarships and sharing some information about the summer camp programs. 

While you may not be sure if this is something you would like to consider for your child, the presentation and audition process is a great learning experience for students. If you do choose to send your student to Blue Lake, there may be a scholarship available to help cover the cost of tuition.

In order to participate in the scholarship evaluation, your student will need to complete the online Merit Scholarship Application prior to the scholarship day. It takes about 5 minutes. Within the application, they will be asked to enter the date of our scholarship day, along with a code.

• Complete this form: Merit Scholarship Application

• Include this date: January 6

• Include this code: 1446

To learn more about camp, visit Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.

End of Semester 1 Reminder — January 16

Semester 1 officially ends on January 16. If you are missing any required concert performances, you must arrange a time to perform for a director before the end of the semester. Once the semester closes, grades are locked and cannot be changed.

If you have questions about your requirements or need to schedule a make-up performance, see a director as soon as possible.

Band Calendar Reminder 🎶

As we head into the second half of the school year, please take a moment to check the band calendar for all required events and performances through the end of the year. Concerts, festivals, and end-of-year events—including 8th Grade Welcome Weekend—have been posted since April 2025. Staying familiar with the calendar helps ensure everyone is prepared and able to participate fully. Thank you for your continued commitment and support of our band program!

🚨 Additional Performance Opportunity Alert 🚨

🏀 More Opportunities to Play with the Pep Band – 8th Grade Band🏀

Basketball Pep Band season is here, and we’d love to have you join us for as many games as you can! Bring your instrument, wear Cedar gear, bring the hype, and help make the Cedar Springs High School Gymnasium the place to be this winter.

Pep Band Game Dates:

• December 12

• January 9

• January 16 (Double Header — arrive at 5:00pm)

• January 23

• February 6

Arrival Time:

• 6:00pm in the CSHS Band Room

• 5:00pm for the January 16 Double Header

Whether you’re looking for extra performance opportunities, want to support the team, or just love playing great tunes with your friends, pep band is the perfect place to jump in. Check the High School TWIB for specific details.

Let’s pack the stands, pump up the crowd, and show everyone what Cedar Springs Band is all about.
Go Cedar! 🏀🎺🔥

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!

🎉 Join the Colorguard Club! 🎉

Learn how to spin flags, dance, and perform with style! The Colorguard Club starts Tuesday, November 18, and meets every Tuesday from 2:30–4:00pm in the CSHS Band Room.

Open to all 7th–12th graders — no previous experience necessary! Come have fun, make new friends, and learn something new.

✨ Join the fun. Spin with us! ✨

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!

Fundraising pertains to 7th and 8th Grade Bands

Fundraising Guidelines

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.