The concert that was postponed this week has been rescheduled for January 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Strafford Auditorium. Please help spread the word about the change to your family and friends.
On behalf of the Strafford Band Family, we would like to wish your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Due to inclement weather, the Strafford All Bands Concert has been canceled for Dec. 16 2019. We will reschedule it in January, please stay safe and warm tonight.
Merry Christmas,
Mr. Lee
Uniform – Band Uniforms & Santa Hats
9:15 – Arrive at the Band Room
9:30 – Warm-up
10:00 – Strafford Parade
11:00 – Lunch provided by the Boosters!!!! (Thank you very much)
12:30 – Depart for Springfield
2:00 – Springfield Parade Begins
4:00 – Arrive at Strafford
As the semester is coming to a close, I want to take this opportunity to remind you about our All Bands Concert Monday December 16, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Strafford Auditorium. Students will need to arrive between 6:00 and 6:15 to get ready for the performance and be seated. The concert is free and open to the public, please invite your friends and family.
Middle School Band students will be wearing a Music Department Shirt and black pants or dark jeans for their performance attire.
High School Band students will wear Concert Black. (Black pants & shirt or dress)
Thank you for your continued support of the Strafford Fine Arts, may your families have a blessed holiday season.
Russell Lee
Do you need a mattress or know someone who does? Each year, one in ten people buy a mattress, please come out Saturday August 24 to the Max Evans Gym between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm for a unique fundraiser to benefit the Strafford Bands and Choirs. See you there, bring your friends and families for huge savings and high quality products.
There has been a slight change in performance times for the Spring Concert May 7. The Middle School Choir Concert will begin at 6:30 pm. The All Bands Concert will begin at 7:30 pm. All performances are free and open to the public, please invite your friends and families for an evening of great music.
Uniform: Full Uniform (Coat, Bibs, Santa Hat, Marching Shoes, BLACK Socks, and Gloves.)
9:30 AM ~ Arrive at school in FULL uniform
9:40 AM ~ Warm-up
10:00 AM ~ Strafford Parade Begins
11:00 AM ~ Eat Pizza at the Band Room (Please bring $3)
12:00 PM ~ Load Trailer
12:45 PM~ Depart for Springfield
2:00 PM ~ Springfield Parade Begins
3:30 PM ~ Load / Depart
4:15 PM ~ Return to SHS
We have Early Rehearsal Monday 11/12 at 7:00 am for the Veterans Assembly. Please be ready to start at 7. We will be in full uniform for the Assembly.
Come support the Strafford Music Department Thursday 10/25/18 from 4-8 pm at the Strafford McDonald’s.
Uniform: Full Uniform (Coat, Bibs, Helmet / Plume, Marching Shoes, BLACK Socks, and Gloves.)
6:00 AM ~ Load Trailer and Bus
6:30 AM ~ Depart for Odessa High School
9:00 AM ~ Change into uniform
10:15 AM ~ Parade Line Up
10:47 AM ~ Parade Step Off
11:57 AM ~ Indoor Guard Competition Warm-up
12:19 PM ~ Indoor Guard Performance
12:00 PM ~ Lunch Provided by the Music Boosters
1:10 PM ~ Field Show Warm-up
2:00 PM ~ Field Performance
6:00 PM ~ Load the Bus and head to Independence Center
6:45 PM ~ Arrive at Independence for dinner and leisure
8:15 PM ~ Depart for Strafford
11:30 PM ~ Arrive at Strafford
Items to remember: Instrument / Equipment/ Uniform /Meal Money or Spending Money for the Mall / Snacks
Keep in mind that we are representing our community, school, and our music program. Carry yourselves with Pride and Respect at all times.
Emergency Contact #: 417-380-2617
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