Friday, September 17, 2010
BJ's Wholesale Coupons requested!
Beach Band Family
The Beach Band does a considerable amount of shopping for food and drinks for our concessions support on a weekly basis throughout the year. We search out and receive the least expensive costs for items we sale to increase our profit margins for fundraising purposes to help the children.
We also use coupons when accomplishing this task which we have found can be very useful. We shop primarily at BJ’s Wholesale Club for most items. If you are a BJ’s member and have coupons that have been mailed to you , etc. that you are not using for your family , please consider donating them for use in our concessions purchases. Just send in your unused coupons for BJ’s and we will sort for what we need. Sometimes they come in a booklet, just send in the whole booklet. Thank you!
Chuck
M. Charles Brooker
Director of Instrumental Music
National Board Certified Teacher
International Baccalaureate
Middle Year Programme Music / Diploma Programme Music
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
1500 Minutemen Causeway
Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931
321.783.1776 ext. 4000
www.cocoabeachband.com
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Band Recognition Party
Who: All Band Students, Parents and Family
What: Band Awards Ceremony and Dessert Social
Where: Cocoa Beach Jr/ Sr High School Commons
When: Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 6:30pm
The Band Awards Ceremony will be held in the commons this year. We will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Please bring your favorite dessert to share with others in a potluck style setting. We will set up tables for the dessert social and you will serve yourself. We will give out the awards and satisfy our sweet tooth at the same time! Best of all there will be no charge. The band boosters will provide the drinks and the paper goods, all you provide is a great dessert to knock our socks off with! If the weather challenges us we will move to the covered atrium area.
The band awards are given to each student. There are a myriad of categories including your solo and ensemble superior medals. Also we will announce, drum majors, band officers, marching show, etc.
It will be a little different this year, but we will try to keep all of the tradition the same. We changed the format to be sensitive of the financial climate we are currently in. It is our hope that all of the band families will now be able to attend without any financial burden. No Charge at all! So come on out and let’s celebrate a great year with the beach band!
Please email me ASAP if you plan on attending. we need to set up the right amount of tables in advance. How many in your party?
Chuck Brooker
Monday, May 3, 2010
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School 2010 Spring Concerts
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School 2010 Spring Concerts
Wednesday, May 5th at 7:00 pm Cocoa Beach High School Prism Concert
On Wednesday May 5th at 7:00 pm in The Cocoa Beach High School Performing Arts Center the Cocoa Beach High School Music Department will present their Spring Concert. On Wednesday, the joint concert will feature performances by the Cocoa Beach High School Chorus, String Ensemble and Beginning Band and Middle School Concert Band. Music directors Mrs. Maureen Baldino and Mr. Chuck Brooker are proud of the success of their talented and dedicated students this year and are looking forward to sharing this special event with the community. Admission to the concert is a suggested donation of $5.00 with the proceeds of the concert going to help fund the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School music programs.
Thursday May 6th at 7:00 pm Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Middle School Prism Concert –High School Band Concert
On Thursday May 6th at 7:00 pm in The Cocoa Beach High School Performing Arts Center the Cocoa Beach High School Music Department will present their 2nd combined Concert.This concert will feature performances by the Cocoa Beach Middle School Girl’s Chorus, Middle School Boy’s Chorus, High School Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, High School Chamber Ensemble, and Horn Trio. Music Directors Mrs. Maureen Baldino and Mr. Chuck Brooker are proud of the success of their talented and dedicated students this year and are looking forward to sharing this special event with the community. Admission to the concert is a suggested donation of $5.00 with the proceeds of the concert going to help fund the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High music programs.
Friday May 7th at 6:30 Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Orchestras Video Game Music Concert
On Friday May 7th at 6:30 in the Cocoa Beach High School Performing Arts Center the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Orchestras will present a concert featuring the music of your favorite video games, like, the theme from Mario Brothers, Halo and Tetris, just to name a few. The Cocoa Beach High School Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Ochestras will be joined for a performance by our special guests: the string students from Roosevelt, Freedom 7 and Cape View Elementary Schools. Music directors Mrs. Maureen Baldino and Ms. Sarah Sizemore are proud to share the pleasure of these young musicians with the community. Admission is a free will donation which helps to support and fund the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr HighSchool String Program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: CONTACT Claudia Davis, Volunteer Band Booster Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School at 960-2577
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Cocoa Beach Triathlon - thank you Band Volunteers for your support!
Thank you to everyone that came out to support the Cocoa Beach Triathlon event today. We had a great turnout of helpers- especially at 5am on a Sunday!
From registration, water tables, traffic support and course directors, trash detail and of course the leadership of Mr. Tony Caraveella for the Band Boosters we had alot of great parents and students helping to making the event a great success!!!
Chuck Brooker, Band Director
Cocoa Beach HS Band performs in D.C.
FOR FLORIDA TODAY • April 14, 2010
The Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School Wind Ensemble performed at the ceremonial entrance to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on March 28.
Forty students, plus parents and chaperones, took the five-day trip over spring break.
Th same students put on a "Concert of Thanks" before the winter holidays in Cocoa Beach. At that concert, held at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, the students showed their appreciation for all of the support of our Armed Forces, firefighters, police departments, and the community members and organizations that help the band all year.
"This performance in our nation is just another way the students can give back to others using their musical talents," said Charles Booker, director of instrumental music at the school.
The students raised funds and volunteered to cover the cost for their trip.
"The concert at the World War II Memorial was 30 minutes long. It included patriotic songs, songs commemorating World War II, and a medley representing each of the branches of the Armed Services," said Clare Marie Tomaselli, a parent chaperone on the trip.
" The concert was enjoyed by a large crowd of tourists who stopped to listen while visiting the WW II memorial," she said.
In addition to performing the concert, the Cocoa Beach students had a visited Arlington National Cemetary, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the National Archives, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, Ford's Theater, the National Gallery of Art, the Holocaust Museum and many of the Smithsonian Institution museums.
They also went on a dinner cruise on the Potomac River and went to Madame Tusseaud's Wax Museum and tried flying kites on the National Mall as part of the Smithsonian Kite Festival.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Cocoa Beach HS Wind Ensemble recieves Superier rating!
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Congratulations to the Cocoa Beach Jr Sr High School Wind Ensemble for a great performance today at MPA. They received a Superior rating in Sight Reading and and an Excellent rating on stage. Great Job!
Special Thank you to all of the parents who helped out today as chaperones and for those that came to listen and show their support.....it really means alot to have you there with us.
On to Washington DC for some more fun !!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Cheesecakes!!
Dear Parent's
It's time for the final Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Band Spring Fund-raising Campaign!
The money is greatly needed to help pay for many music expenses as fund-raising has been low. After a high demand for cheesecakes - they are back with a great new company personally tested by Mrs. Campbell! We will be raising money by taking orders for delicious cheesecakes, cookie dough, and snack items.
Our suggested customers are: 1) Parents 2) Relatives 3) Friends 4) Teachers 5) Neighbors 6) Business Owners
Some important details:
1) We will have a presentation and begin taking orders for two weeks starting Monday, March 1 and then turning in our order forms by March 15.
2) There is no sales tax.
3) Anticipated delivery will be the week of April 5th.
4) All the gourmet food items can be in the freezer for six months.
5) Cumulative cash prize program for student sellers.
6) all checks are made out to school
All Students will get free cheesecake samples on monday - to wet their appetite!
Participation is voluntary but very much needed!
Thank you in advance for your dedicated support!
Pre Fest March 5 at Cocoa Beach High School
These items have been posted in the band room for a while but here is an email for parental updates!
March 5th - 2010 at Cocoa Beach
The Wind Ensemble will have only one after school rehearsal /prefest this year. In years past we had two after school rehearsals and a prefest as well. This year we are trying to get it all done in one day.
2:30-4:20pm w/ Mr. Kreines
4:20pm - Free Pizza and Drinks at concessions - Must stay on campus!
5pm Merritt Island performs for prefest - and judges
5:30pm - Cocoa Beach Prefest Performance- done by 6pm if everything is running on time.
Students are having sectionals to prepare their parts. I and Mrs. Campbell have been volunteering to stay after with them and work the sectionals. They are really coming along!
Famous People Who Were In Band
Flute
Alanis Morrisette (singer)
Halle Berry (actress)
Celine Dion (singer)
Calista Flockhart ("Ally McBeal")
George Eastman (founder of Kodak)
Alyssa Milano (actress)
Noah Webster (Webster's Dictionary)
Gwen Stephani (singer)
Molly Erdman ( the “wife” in the Sonic Commercials)
Clarinet
Rainn Wilson (actor)
Julia Roberts (actress)
Woody Allen (actor/director)
Gloria Estefan (singer)
Tony Shaloub ("Monk")
Eva Longoria ("Desperate Housewives")
Dr. Michael DeBakey (pioneering heart surgeon)
Jimmy Kimmel (comedian/talk show host)
Allan Greenspan (Former Federal Reserve Chairman)
Steven Spielberg (movie director)
Robert Reid (former Houston Rocket)
Gloria Estefan (singer)
Squidward
Amy Acuff (US Olympic High Jumper & Model)
Joseph Mascolo – (Clarinet for the Metropolitan Opera & Stephano
Dimera from “Days of Our Lives”)
Bass Clarinet
Zakk Wylde (Guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne)
Sax
Allan Greenspan (yes, he plays both)
Jennifer Garner ("Alias")
Bill Clinton (former U.S. President)
Roy Williams (NFL Detriot Lions)
Vince Carter (NBA Star)
David Robinson (Retired NBA Star)
Fred McMurray (actor)
Tedi Bruschi (NFL New England Patriots)
Bob Hope (late comedian/actor)
Lionel Richie (singer)
Tom Selleck (actor)
Tyler Wright (NHL Anaheim Ducks)
Tom Selleck (Magnum PI)
Trumpet
James Woods (actor)
John Glenn (Astronaut and U.S. Senator)
Michael Anthony (Bass player for Van Halen)
Drew Carey (actor/comedian)
Stephen Tyler (lead singer for Aerosmith)
Prince Charles (future King of England)
Montel Williams (talk show host)
Peter Weller ("Robocop")
Steve Earle (Nashville bad boy)
Darcy Hordichuk (NHL Nashville Predators)
Richard Gere (actor)
Shania Twain (singer)
Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) (All-State Player in CA)
Jackie Gleason (actor)
Peter Weller (actor – RoboCop)
Eric Lindros (Dallas Stars Forward)
Brandon Routh (actor – Superman Returns)
Samuel L. Jackson (actor)
French Horn
Ewan McGregor (Obi Wan Kanobi Star Wars I, II, III)
Vanessa Williams (Singer/Actress)
Otto Graham (NFL Hall of Fame quarterback)
Henry Cisneros (former Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development)
Samuel L. Jackson (actor)
Trombone
Jonathan Frakes ("Star Trek" actor/director)
Bill Engvall (Blue Collar Comedy Tour)
Nelly Furtado (singer)
Conrad Janis (actor)
John Pankow (actor, "Mad About You")
Tony Stewart (NASCAR Driver)
Baritone
Neil Armstrong (Astronaut…first man on the moon)
Tuba
Andy Griffith (actor)
Malik Rose (NBA)
Thomas F. Wilson ("Biff" from the Back to the Future)
Harry Smith (CBS's "The Early Show")
Dan Aykroyd (actor)
Aretha Franklin ("Queen of Soul", singer)
Percussion
Mike Anderson (NFL)
Tommy Lee (Supernova)
Tracy Simien (NFL)
Eddie George (retired NFL)
Trent Raznor (Nine Inch Nails)
Dana Carvey (actor/comedian)
Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
Andy Schneider (NHL Pittsburgh Penguins)
Walter Payton (NFL Hall of Fame running back)
Johnny Carson (TV Host)
Mike Piazza (former MLB catcher)
Submitted by Chuck Brooker, Band Director Cocoa Beach High School
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Higher Academic Succes
Sharing new information- Pretty Cool Information to help all of our students!
Higher Academic Success
New data, provided by the Florida Department of Education, of students from across the state, illustrate a powerful correlation indicating that individuals, who participate in school music experiences, achieve higher academic success in the classroom and higher scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Additionally, while the correlation of music participation to academic success has been stated before, the new data also shows the effect of music participation on a broader base of individuals including students from varying races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. Furthermore, the data show that students participating in music classes for eight or more semesters (4 or more credits) benefit even more. However, the expanded new data go still further in demonstrating music’s contribution to Florida education. New data show an additional correlation that students who participate in K-12 music classes have a lower dropout rate t han students not enrolled in music and that these individuals score higher on SAT exams in addition to the FCAT. Thus, the new data provide a clearer more comprehensive report of the influence of K-12 music education experiences in the overall academic success of Florida public school students than any data previously examined.
Consistent Pattern
The Florida data are unusual in these correlations in that a consistent pattern is present across all measures:
- For the general population, the more music and arts classes taken, the higher the student achievement in all measures
- For students on “free and reduced lunch,” an indicator of socioeconomic levels, the more music and arts classes taken, the higher the student achievement in all measures.
- For students divided by ethnicity, the more music and arts classes taken, the higher the student achievement in all measures.
- The more arts classes taken, the less likely a student is to dropout of the cohort group.
This data appears to corroborate a similar study of 25,000 students enlisting the National Educational Longitudinal Survey which followed American secondary students for 10 years that found involvement in the arts lead to academic success. (Involvement in the Arts and Human Development; James Catteral, Richard Chapleau, John Iwanaga; Imagination Project at UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California at Los Angeles, September 1999.)
Benefits All Students – Not Just Talented
How is this possible? The frequent perception is that only “talented” students join music classes and these students tend to always score well on academic assessments. Yet, because the data are taken from the entire state student population and include expanded cultural and academic demographics, the new data show that participation in school music education activities can benefit ALL students, not just the “talented” few.
Multi-Sensorial Learning Correlates to Academic Success
The stereotypical perception of K-12 music education is the marching band performing for football games, the chorus singing at the opening of a new store, or young children performing a holiday concert. These activities are the end product of an education process that requires a multi-sensorial learning focus for students. Students in music classes must develop skills in aural listening, decision-making, spatial reasoning, kinesthetic movement, eye-hand coordination, and oral communication. Research has shown that the development of these skills correlates to academic success in areas such as reading, mathematics, language development, communication skills, and critical thinking (Frames of Mind: Theory of Multiple Intelligences, 1985; Howard Gardner; Neuromusical Research: A Review of the Literature; Donald A. Hodges; Handbook of Music Psychology, 1999). These are the same skills that curricular experiences in algebra/mathematics, language arts, reading and writing, science, and physical education seek to develop. It is no wonder that research in human development shows a strong correlation of music to language development, both of which correlate to high academic success. By adding the new dimensions of increased student retention and academic success across a wide diversity of cultural groups, music can be a highly effective multidimensional curricular offering beneficial to all students, not only the “talented.”
Music Enhances Math and Reading Scores
The process involved in music is similar to all courses requiring the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills. Studies have linked music to enhancing the development of math and reading scores. However, the results of these studies in isolation are inconclusive. The product of music by itself has not reliably been shown to make students smarter. However, it is not the product of the performance, rather the process that enhances growth. Previous results highlight the processes demonstrating that involvement in music education stimulates the human brain in manners that appear to promote cognitive growth (A Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Music as Reinforcement for Education/Therapy Objectives; Jayne M. Standley; Journal of Research in Music Education, 1996; The Musical Mind: The Cognitive Psychology of Music, 2003; John A. Sloboda). Research studies have shown that curricular activities which provide intrinsic motiva tion, complexity, and opportunities to experience the direct results of the learning experience seem to stimulate brain cell activity. Thus, the multi-sensory experiences encountered in every music class contribute to processes that promote the development of skills correlating to academic growth and future success.
Broadest Use of Human Senses
Furthermore, music classes maybe the only curricular offering that involve the broadest use of human senses. As research strongly supports, students learn in many different ways and through a wide variety of manners (Educational Psychology, 1998, Anita Woolfolk). Music classes involve hearing, vision, touch, and taste (when students place a trumpet to their mouths or a clarinet reed in their mouths). The simultaneous use and coordination of the senses promote the stimulation and correlation development of skills leading to academic success in areas such as math, reading language, critical thinking and social development. This process explains the correlation within the new data from Florida students.
Summary
The exciting new data from Florida students show that all students can benefit academically and socially from participation in school music programs. They show that music education contributes to areas that are important to the future of all Floridians. No other aspect of the school curriculum provides a cultural diverse experience while stimulating the cognitive processes involved in preparing students to achieve higher levels of academic achievement than school music education programs.
Music education is more than a public performance. It is an academic learning process that requires the development of cognitive, behavioral, psychomotor, affective, and social skills. Music education is one of the few universal phenomenon taught in schools that have been associated with human development since the very beginnings of human activity. Consequently in a global world, studying music is participating in a global behavior conducted through universally accepted practices. The Florida Department of Education has now provided overwhelming data showing the influence of music experiences on our students and their academic success in areas assessed by the FCAT, SAT, overall school grade point averages, and school drop-out prevention. Few, if any, single curricular offerings can make such a strong impact on student development and success.
The Author
Steven N. Kelly is an Associate Professor of Music Education in the College of Music at Florida State University. He received his bachelor and master degrees in music from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and his Ph.D. in music education from the University of Kansas. Dr. Kelly has published in international and national research journals, and regularly presents papers and workshops at state, regional, national, and international conferences. He currently serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Research on Music Education, Research Perspectives in Music Education, and the Florida Music Director and is the author of the textbook Music Education in American Society: A Social and Cultural Understanding of Music Education.
http://www.flmusiced.org/dnn/Advocacy/12GradeCohortFineArtsEnrollmentComparison/tabid/113/Default.aspx
Saturday, February 6, 2010
CBHS Band Car Wash - Feb 6
Thank you Elks , Kiwanis and
Rum Runners
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Minuteman Band Warm Up Jacket
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Orders and Payments Must Be Received No Later Than February 10 as We Are Placing the Order That Day. We Must Have a Minimum Order of 12 to Receive This Low Price.
Fill In Your Order Info on the Attached Page and Return to Mr. Brooker with Payment.
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Playathon Details
Playathon – Friday, February 5 after school till Saturday Morning 7 am
We have had several inquiries about this event and would like to clarify with this e-mail.
The students will come to the bandroom after school where we will have a roster for them to check in. At this point, they will be directed to specific areas where they will practice their Solo Ensemble music in preparation for the Festival which will take place at Satellite High School the following weekend. The Beginning and Concert Band Students will have use of the computers where their accompaniments are located as well as practice time with Ms. Campbell who will actually accompany them at the Festival.
The Wind Ensemble Students will rehearse their large ensembles and receive assistance as needed on their solos. In addition, they will help the younger students with their solos.
Please note the students will be in assigned areas and may not mill about the school as there is a Basketball Game that evening. Students will be expected to ask permission to use the restrooms, etc.
Pot Luck Meal – 6:30 for Parents and Students
Between 5:30 and 6 PM we need 3 parents to come to the school to help prepare for the Pot Luck Meal which will be in the Cafeteria. That volunteer request is on the Charms calendar so please sign up there or e-mail Ms. Campbell at ycampbell1@mac.comif you are able to help. Tables will need to be set out, ice brought from the outside concession stand and food set out as it comes in.
This is what we would like to have happen with the food:
Please e-mail Ms. Campbell at: ycampbell1@mac.comand let her know from which category you will be bringing a dish. (Please bring along any serving pieces necessary as we are limited in that area)
Main Dish
Salad
Side Dish or Vegetable
Dessert
(If you are like Ms. Campbell and you don’t cook you may just stop by Dominoes and bring a pizza – the kids love that and they can snack on it later in the evening as well)
We will provide plates, cups, napkins, ice and plastic wear.
In addition, the following assignments are for the Wind Ensemble Sections. These items will be used for the Meal and also for snacks through the night. Section leaders should follow this up and make sure the students bring in these items by Friday.
Flutes, Clarinets (high and low), Double Reeds - one 2 liter Soda, half gallon tea, punch or water (Section leaders – make sure there is variety)
Trumpets, French Horns and Tubas – Salty, Crunchy-type Snack to share – chips, nuts, etc. (Section leaders – make sure there is variety)
Saxophones, Trombones, Euphonium, Percussion – Sweet Snack to share - cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc. – (Section leaders – make sure there is variety)
Meetings
At approximately 7:15 PM we will have a general band parent meeting. (20 minutes)
Immediately following the general band parent meeting, we will have a “Washington D.C.” meeting to provide additional information on the trip and answer any questions you may have. (30 minutes)
Recital
Following the meetings, we would like to have a mini-recital with performances by students of their Solo Ensemble Music. The students should let Mr. Brooker know by Thursday if they would like to perform so we may prepare for that event. The performance area will be announced at the Dinner-Meeting.
Overnight
Students may leave with their parents after the meeting or anytime up until 10:00 PM when the school will be “locked down.”
As with any band event, students must check out with Mr. Brooker or an adult designated by him. Mr. Brooker will need to see the parent and any student car-pooling with another band parent should bring a note from their parent giving them permission to leave with that person. Older students who are driving must bring a permission slip from their parent as well. No student may leave with another student without a signed permission slip and a parent phone number for verification.
We need 4 band parents who will chaperone overnight. That volunteer request is listed on Charms where you may sign up or e-mail Ms. Campbell at: ycampbell1@mac.com
We will have several areas set up for the overnight events and those areas will be chaperoned. Events will include:
Movies – Students may bring in DVDs but they may not be rated higher than PG. Mr. Brooker has final approval on what movies may be shown.
Board Games – Students may bring in Board or Card Games (No Gambling)
Video Games – Normally, two or three students bring in gaming systems – Mr. Brooker has final approval on which games are played.
Karaoke – If you have a machine, bring it in!
Quiet Room – Students visit with each other
Sleeping – There will be separate areas for girls and boys when they are ready to sleep. Students should bring blankets, sleeping bags, air mattresses or pillows as they wish.
Pick-Up at 7 AM Saturday Morning
As you know, we have a Car Wash (located at Rum Runners in Cocoa Beach)we need to man by 8 AM Saturday Morning ,so Mr. Brooker and a few other parents will transport any students that need transportation to that event directly. Please send a note to Mr. Brooker indicating that you would like your student to be transported to the car-wash if that is your wish.
All other students should be picked up in the bus loop area at 7 AM on Saturday. Students, don’t forget to check-out.
I realize this message is longer than usual, but we hope this will answer your questions. This is always a fun event as well as being a benefit to the students with their Solo Ensemble Music. We hope to see you all there!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Great Concert Wednesday Night!!
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| What a great concert on Wednesday night.! The Cocoa Beach Jr Sr High School students performed very well and looked amazing. Who knew they cleaned up so well? I also enjoyed the festive atmosphere from all the parents and audience members. It is truly a pleasure to work with such great parents and students, you are all appreciated. Special thank you to the band booster board for their support in making the event run so smoothly and making everyone feel welcome. And special thank you to Mrs. Campbell for putting together the program and donating the printing from her travel business. What a great concert! I am so proud! Chuck Brooker |
December 15 - Washington D.C. Trip Payment Due
| December 15 - Washington D.C. Trip Payment Due |
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| The Next installment of the Cocoa Beach High School Spring Band trip is due on December the 15th. Please check your accounts and either pay online or send in a check before Tuesday- This is exam week and we don't want to forget. You may send it in on Monday as well. I am so excited we are going to Washington D.C. !!!!! |
Marching Band - Great Disney Performance
Program News - 12/13/2009
| Cocoa Beach High School Marching Band - Great Disney Performance! The marching band had a great performance at Disney on Thursday! Under adverse conditions the parted the skies and dried of the stage with their smoking hot performance! It was very exciting opportunity to play for the visitors from all around the country! The students were very well received by the crowd and the adoring parents. Special thank you to all of the band chaperons on the trip for making this a very special experience for our students. Your help during the event and all day at the Magic Kingdom was appreciated and welcomed. It is great to have such supportive parents. Marching Band - Great Disney Performance! |
Cocoa Beach Parade
Mark you calendars The Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade is on December the 12th. We will line up around 12noon at the Cocoa Beach Library. We should be done by 3pm. Don't forget Parade practice on December the 8th right after school. (2 hours) This practice is for practice for the parade and for the Disney Performance as well. Chuck Brooker
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