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ICHABOD CRANE PERFORMING ARTS DEPT.

Students in the Ichabod Crane Central School District participate in general music classes in grades K-8.  Choral and instrumental performance opportunities begin for students in grade 5.  At the Middle and High School, select vocal and instrumental groups are also an option for students who successfully pass an audition.  All County Music Performance organizations and New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) performance honors organizations are offered for advanced musicians who  meet membership criteria.  Music theory and theatre classes are also offered at the High School.

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Students Perform in Area All-State Music Festival

Congratulations to the following students who were selected and performed in chorus and band at the Area All State Music Festival on November 19 in Arlington: Chris Benfield, Gavin Clark-Gartner, Ethan DiCintio, Paul Giammarco, Kasia Geiger, Angela  Gulisane, Meghan Hennessy, Lissa Herzig, Sue Naramore and Eliza Voltz.

(Posted on November 22, 2011)

 

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The ‘Riders’ Marching Band performs to enthusiastic audiences in exciting activites during the fall and spring.  The group takes part in local parades and travels by invitation to events outside of the community.

Membership in the ‘Riders’ Marching Band is open to:
1) ALL HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND MEMBERS
2) HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STUDENTS WHO CAN NOT FIT BAND INTO THEIR  SCHEDULE
3) 8th GRADE BAND MEMBERS
4) IC STUDENTS GRADES 8-12 WHO WISH TO JOIN COLOR GUARD
5) IC STUDENTS GRADES 6-12 WHO WISH TO JOIN HONOR GUARD OR AUXILIARY SQUAD.

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm during the spring and fall.

Students should attend Summer Band Camp during August.

A sports physical is required of all ‘Riders’ Marching Band members.

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THE 'RIDERS' MARCHING BAND BRINGS PRIDE TO THE COMMUNITY                         

MARCHING BAND EVENTS FOR 2011-2012

• North Adams, Mass. Fall Foliage Parade – Sunday, October 2  
  
• U-Mass (Amherst) Band Day - Saturday, October 8 
  
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island Autumfest Parade – Monday, October 10
  
• Home Sporting Events – Dates and Times to be Determined

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CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SPRING 2011 TALENT SHOW

Elementary Principal John Stickles entertains and serves as the Master of Ceremonies

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PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBERS

Amy Giammattei - Elementary School
Lorraine Davidson - Primary School
Dianne Rieck - Middle School
Jennifer Edwards - Middle School
Gail Helfer - High School/Primary School
Robert Richburg - High School
David Bulan - Department Chair - High School

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