ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERSNYSSMA MAJOR ORGANIZATION FESTIVAL
Congratulations to the Mexico High School Symphonic Band for their performance at NYSSMA Major Organization Festival! It was the band's strongest performance in recent memory, and I am very proud of the work the students put in despite challenging circumstances. Bravo, and take time to reflect in a job well-done! JOIN TIGER MARCHING BAND!!! Of course it's not too late! We need all instrumentalists and colorguard members, too. Please see Mr. Carnes to sign up. MiOSM Concert I Bravo and congratulations to the Mexico High School Symphonic Band for another fantastic performance at the Music in Our Schools Month Concert! On to NYSSMA Major Organization Festival! NYSSMA Zone IV Junior High Area All-State Congratulations to Aiden Kunz (tenor saxophone) for his participation in the first ever NYSSMA Zone 4 Junior High Area All-State Band! The Festival was held at Mexico Middle School on Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd. All-County Band Congratulations to the following students for their performance at the 2024 Oswego All-County Band Festival! Riley Gagnier, clarinet Damien King, bass clarinet Kinzy Laffan, alto saxophone Emily Bennett, baritone Saxophone Dylan Hoey, trumpet Cosette Laffan, French Horn The Festival was Friday, January 12th and Saturday, January 13th at Paul V. Moore (Central Square) High School. Students performed works by Ron Nelson, Alfred Reed, Shelley Hanson, and John Mackey under the direction of Syracuse University's Dr. Timothy Diem. Bravo! Symphoria "Home for the Holidays" Trip 33 high school band and chorus students attended Symphoria's Home for the Holidays program on Saturday, December 16th at the Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater in Syracuse. Under the direction of Sean O'Loughlin, the concert featured vocalist Kay Weber, The Syracuse Pops Chorus, the Syracuse Community Gospel Chorus, and holiday music from various backgrounds. Junior Damien King said he "Appreciated the whole experience, including seeing a concert in such a beautiful theater." Holiday Concert Congratulations to our band and chorus students on a wonderful Holiday Concert performance. A special thank you to the faculty, staff, parents, and community members who performed alongside our student musicians on Sleigh Ride and Hallelujah Chorus! Please click here to view a few pictures from the performance. Allegro Honor Jazz Ensemble Congrats to Halie Knight, Grace Gifford, Emily Bennett, and Dylan Hoey on a fantastic performance as members of the Allegro Honors Jazz Ensemble! Your involvement only makes our program stronger! NYSSMA Zone IV Senior High Area All-State Congratulations to the following students for being selected for 2023 NYSSMA Zone 4 Senior High Area All-State Concert Band! Emily Bennett – Baritone Saxophone Daniel Gagnier – French Horn Cosette Laffan – French Horn The Festival will was held at John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix on Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th. The performance to end the festival included works by Palange, Hazo, Galante, and Reed, and was one of the most outstanding in recent memory! Bravo! Fall Concert Congratulations to the Mexico High School Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble on a successful Fall Concert performance. Be proud of the work you put into creating and sharing music! 2023-2024 Leadership Team Announced! Congratulations to the following students! It was a difficult process this year, as we had more qualified candidates than positions that needed to be filled. If you have any questions or concerns about your selection status, please feel free to speak with Mr. Carnes. Here’s to a great year! Band Captain/President - Aiden DeGroff Drum Major/Vice President - Emily Bennett Woodwind Captain - Zoe Grzesik Brass Captain/Student Council Rep - Daniel Gagnier Percussion Captain - TBD High Voices Section Leader - Hayden Combs Mid Voices Section Leader - Bennett Bertollini Low Voices Section Leader/Co-Treasurer - Damien King Percussion Section Leader - Ian Bonnie Colorguard Captain(s) - TBD Music Librarian/Secretary - Cosette Laffan Uniform Coordinator/Co-Treasurer - Halie Knight ATTENTION FRESHMEN! Are you interested in a high school graduation pathway with an emphasis in the arts? Please click here for information. Mexico High School Bands 2023-2024 Handbook The Mexico High School Bands Handbook has been updated and is now available at the bottom of this page. Please access and read the handbook, and then complete the agreements on FamilyID by clicking this link. New users can get help and view a tutorial here. ALL FORMS AND AUTHORIZATIONS ARE OVERDUE! |
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