FBA State - Congratulations Wind Ensemble!

Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble for an outstanding performance at the FBA State Concert Music Performance Assessments on Friday May 4th in Flagler County. The Band received straight Excellent Ratings in an amazing performance.

As an aside, they did all of that great work after a bomb threat to the performance facility with an hour and a half delay just before their performance. Talk about triumph through adversity!

Chuck

Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

Band Needs Boxes

The band needs boxes. They are renovating the band room in two weeks and we need large, medium and small size boxes to pack up items, trophies, music, books, uniform parts, a room full of stuff, etc. to move them for summer storage. If you can send in or bring in your boxes we will pack them up. Thanks in advance for your help.

Chuck

Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

Brevard County Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop

Hello everyone-

I'm still putting together the pit orchestra for the north area show of the Brevard County Summer Fine Arts Theatre Workshop.

The show is Thoroughly Modern Millie and features great music in the style of the roaring twenties. This is a great opportunity for the north area students who may have not been able to participate in years past. Students can receive either a high school or dual enrollment credit for participation.

Students may be able to miss one or two rehearsals if attending a camp of some sort, but may not miss any rehearsal or performance from June 19 - June 30. The rehearsal / performance schedule is as follows:

May 29, 31- 6:00pm - 8:30pm - location TBA
June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm - location TBA
TECH WEEK - June 25, 26, 27 - 5:30pm - ? - Merritt Island HS
PERFORMANCES June 28, 29 - evening, June 30 - afternoon - Merritt Island HS

Personnel needed for the pit orchestra

3 good trumpet players
horn player
bari-sax player
bass clarinet player

Have students contact me directly at bresettw@brevard.k12.fl.us OR 632-1770 x28041

Thank you!
Wayne Bresette
VHS Instrumental Music


Chuck

Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

Graduation Night Wind Ensemble Participation

A special tradition here at the Beach is for the upcoming Wind Ensemble members to join the current ensemble to perform at the Graduation ceremonies for the seniors. This event will be held on May 18, 2007 at 6:30pm. Please be on site here at the school in your current uniform at 6pm in your seat. All Wind Ensemble members are also performing as well. The event is held in our commons. Wind Ensemble members will turn in their uniform directly after the concert. We will have them dry cleaned.


Chuck

Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

Marching Band Calendar 2007 - 2008

Attention Marching Band Members--

All 07-08 Marching Band Members, including guard - Please see the attached calendar form band camp and season and commitment form. This must be signed by you and your parents and returned before May 18.

Dear Band Students and Parents,

Thank you for an outstanding 2006-2007 band year. Plans are already underway for a very successful new season. For the upcoming year, the marching band will perform a new and exciting halftime show. The field show is titled: That Seventies Show! This groovy disco themed show will be full of color and excitement sure to have the crowd moving in their seats. Selections for our field show include Shake Your Booty, That's The Way I like It, Stayin' Alive and Crocodile Rock.

We want to make sure that you have all of the information for the 2007 Marching Minutemen season. We need to ensure that you reserve all of the dates on the enclosed calendar so that you can plan your vacation and summer fun days to minimize conflicts. Marching band is a mandatory component of the 9-12 band programs and is another component of our Music Performance Assessment by the State of Florida. Please know that each student has been given a specific performance location in the new show. The drill for the season is written prior to camp and helps to make sure that the drill is ready for camp.

Enclosed in this packet you will also find the finalized July/August 2007 Band Camp Calendar. Please plan on attending all band camp rehearsals. Your attendance is mandatory and will ensure that we remain a successful marching band. You will also find a brief description of the entire season's rehearsal and performance schedule. Please understand that your student is expected to participate in all events.

Rehearsal Schedule

All Marching Band rehearsals will be after-school on Tuesday's and Thursday's. Rehearsal times will be Tuesday's 5:30-8:30pm and Thursday's 3:40-6:00pm. There are only 2 rehearsals each week. It is understood that some students may choose to participate in extracurricular activities. When conflicts arise it is expected that band will be given priority as the students do receive a grade for the band rehearsals and performances. Please see Mr. Brooker so he may help in resolving conflicts at least 2 weeks in advance.

Performances

The CBHS Marching Band performs at all Varsity Football games (Friday nights).

Game time is 7:00pm with students reporting at 5:45pm for home games and 5pm for away games. Our marching band will also compete in 2 Florida Marching Band Competitions this season. These competitions are on a Saturdays. Please check this list before scheduling SAT or other tests. Please see the list below for current performance dates.

Band Camp Rehearsal Schedule

August 1 - Mandatory Band Officers Meeting - 9am-till? - Marching Staff Meeting - 1pm

August 2 & 3

Rookies - All 8th and 9th Grade Hornline Students and All New to School 1-4pm/ 5-8pm

Drumline - 9am-12pm/ 1-4pm / 5-8pm

Color Guard - 9-12pm/ 1-4pm/ 5-8pm

Hornline - 1-4pm/ 5-8pm

Week of August 6-10

Percussion and Guard - 9am -11:30pm / 12:30pm-4pm / 6-8:30pm

Full Band 12:30pm -4pm/ 6-8:30pm

Week of August 13-17

Percussion and Color Guard 9-12/ 1-4:30pm/ 5:30-8:30pm

Full Band - 5:30-8:30pm

Full Band includes all students in all sections including the guard and percussion. (Rain or shine ) Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals begin August 20-First Game is on August 24.

August

8/24/07 Mater Academy (Miami) - Home - Kick Off Classic

8/31/07 MCC - Away



September

9/07/07 Eau Gallie - Away

9/14/07 Viera - Home

9/21/07 Gateway - Home

9/28/07 Space Coast - Away



October

10/05/07 Holy Trinity - Away

10/06/07 Space Coast Island Classic - Merritt Island

10/12/07 Cocoa - Away

10/13/07 Treasure Coast Crown Jewel Marching Festival - Vero Beach

10/19/07 Celebration - Home

10/26/07 Astronaut - Home

10/27/07 FBA District 10 Marching MPA



November

11/02/07 Satellite - Home - Home Coming - Senior Night



December

12/04/07 Parade Practice

12/8/07 Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade - Tentative



Please mark these dates on your calendar. Please avoid scheduling tests (SAT) or important events on these days. Please sign and return one copy of this form to Mr. Brooker. It's an exciting time to be a part of our band program. We are excited to have you and your student as a member of our program. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.



Sincerely,



Chuck Brooker

Director of Bands

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School

brookerm@brevard.k12.fl.us

www.cocoabeachband.com

321.783.1776



We have received the dates and times for the 2006 Marching Band season. We understand my student is expected to be at all marching band events. Signing below signifies our commitment.





____________________________________ _______ ________________________ ___________

Band Parent Band Student Date





Chuck


Chuck Brooker

Director of Bands

National Board Certified Teacher

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School

www.cocoabeachband.com

Band Photos

Concert Band and Wind Ensemble - Individual Band Pictures will be taken in Uniform on May 15th during class and after school for Seniors or testing students that can not be in class on that day. These are for the composites that hang on the wall for years to come. The individual shots available will be shown at a later date to be announced in the future.

Concert Band and Wind Ensemble students should bring uniforms on that day.

Seniors will turn in their Wind Ensemble uniforms on that day.

Color Guard Sign Up! May 10th @3:30 pm

Come be a part of the Award Winning Cocoa Beach Marching Band Color Guard. Informational meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10th 3:30-5:30pm in the band room. You will meet the coach, see the uniforms, and learn a short "try-out" routine. No experience necessary! Open to grades 7-12.

Do you like to dance?

Do you like to have fun?

Want to show your school spirit?

Come join the color guard!!

Build Confidence!

Learn Leadership!!

Flags, Rifles, Baton & Dance



Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
http://www.cocoabeachband.com/

FSU Summer Music Camps

It is that time of year to start thinking about summer opportunities for your students. I want to ask you to encourage your students to consider attending the FSU Summer Music Camps for the following reasons.

1) We still have openings in all of our Summer Music Camps

2) We are offering scholarships to all students who participated in either the Florida All-State Ensembles or the FSU Tri-State Band Festival. These scholarships are for students wishing to attend either the Senior High or Middle School Band Camps. I will make every effort to not let price be a factor in preventing a student from attending Camp.

2) We have expanded our Marching Band Leadership Camp to include leaders (section leaders, officers, etc...) in addition to your drum majors.

4) We have Specialty Camps for Double Reeds, Tuba/Euphonium, and Jazz. These are for all students in both middle school & high school.

5) The FSU Summer Music Camps are for ALL students. Many students are among the finest in our region, but the Camp is also designed to help those students who need assistance/instruction and encouragement.

If you or your students need a Camp brochure please let me know and I will send you one immediately. If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact me.

Best wishes in the coming semester.

Sincerely,

Steve Kelly, Director
Summer Music Camps
Florida State University
850-644-4069

skelly@admin.fsu.edu


Chuck Brooker

Wind Ensemble FBA State Festival Update

The Wind Ensemble has qualified for the FBA State Concert Festival for the second straight year!

The Wind Ensemble will perform at the FBA State Concert Band Festival on May 4. We will depart the school at about 1:30pm after the IB tests have completed. The performance is at Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast , Florida- about 2 ½ hours away. We will return that evening. The cost per student will be $30.00 each. We will collect that fee on April 24th.

To prepare for this event we will have one after school rehearsal on April 24th from 3:45-6:15pm ish. This is mandatory rehearsal for all Wind Ensemble students.

The $30.00 fee per student includes - , entrance fees for the group and the cost of the charter bus divided among all of the students. We will stop for fast food on the way back, that is not included. These funds are non refundable. Please let me know if I can answer questions.


Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

Band Banquet Monday May 7, 2007

Band Parents,
It is that time of year again. It is a time to celebrate a great year and acknowledge hard work and effort with all of those awards. We will have a Band Awards Banquet on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 6pm. This year the location will be the Grand Ball Room at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Ocean Front. Mark your calendar. This will be a dinner event that will be served to us. You will select your meal type, number of people attending, and send in your payment at that time. This event is for every band member in each band and every parent or family member as well. This is our band families' time of celebration. Awards include Solo and ensemble awards and District MPA awards and individual awards. The Hilton requires full payment and guest count in advance so all reservations and payments must be received no later than TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007

Annual Cocoa Beach Band Banquet

Who: All Band Members and their families and/or guests

When: Monday, May 7, 2007

Where: Cocoa Beach Hilton Oceanfront
Dunes & Sea Oats Banquet Rooms

Time: Rooms Open at 6:00 PM
Dinner is served at 6:30 PM
Awards Ceremony to Follow

Cost: $16.00 per person

Menu: Garden Salad
Roasted Chicken with Saffron Rice Pilaf or Vegetarian Lasagna
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Chocolate Mousse
Coffee, Tea and Iced Tea

Please return the bottom of this letter along with payment to Mr. Brooker.

The Hilton requires full payment and guest count in advance so all reservations and payments must be received no later than TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007


Banquet Registration Form

Student's Name ___________________________

Roasted Chicken Dinners X _____________ (quantity)

Vegetarian Lasagna Dinners X ______________ (quantity)

Total Number Attending Banquet ___________ X $16.00 = $__________________
Total paid

Drum Major and Color Guard Captain Results

Congratulations to all students that participated in the Drum Major and Color Guard Captain Auditions today. What a great turn out and some really amazing exhibitions of talent!! You all should be very proud of your auditions. It was great! This is going to be a really tough decision. The results will be announced at the Band Banquet on May 7th.


Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

Wind Ensemble after school rehearsal on April 24

Reminder: Don't Forget : )

Wind Ensemble after school rehearsal on April 24, 2007 3:45-6:15pm

All Wind Ensemble students must be present as we prepare for our State MPA on May 4th.

Chuck

Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

Twilight Jazz in Cocoa Beach a Success!

A great time was had by all at the Twilight Jazz event Saturday April 14th. Cocoa Beach High School Jazz Band entertained while the audience relaxed on the Cocoa Beach City Hall lawn.

Check out the live recording of "Paper Moon" at http://youtube.com/claudiadavis

CBHS Volunteer Breakfast

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School will be serving a "Thank You for Your Volunteer Help" Breakfast for all Volunteers who have helped this calendar school year.

This post is to make sure that all of our wonderful CBHS Band Volunteers are given notice to attend.

If you have volunteered to help our Band or in any capacity for any CBHS related event or project, please join us, we appreciate you!

What: CBHS Volunteer Breakfast
Date: April 18th, 2007 (next Wednesday)
Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Where: CBHS Library

Debra Smith is handing out invitations in the front office if you would like one.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

thank you,

Claudia

Claudia Davis
Phone: (321) 783-5900
Mobile: (321) 960-2577
Email: ClaudiaCDavis@aol.com
Website: CarteretMortgage.com/ccm
CBHS Band Volunteer Info: Boosters.ClaudiaDavis.net

Drum Major and Guard Captain Tryouts - April 20th, 2007

Cocoa Beach Band Drum Major and Guard Captain tryouts will be on April 20th, 2007 in the band room @ 3:30pm.

11th and 12th grade students interested in auditioning should prepare an audition representing their best work. Drum Majors will conduct to a marching band piece of their preparation. Guard members should speak to Mrs. Lindsey about qualifications and audition procedures.

In order to get an audition slot, each student must present at least a one page typed essay on being a Drum Major.
1. Describe the position as you see it.
2. What would you bring to the position and what are your qualifications?
3. What would it mean for you to be chosen as the drum major?
4. Describe pride, honor and respect.

When finished, turn in your essay to Chuck Brooker.

Chuck Brooker

Director of Bands

National Board Certified Teacher

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School

www.cocoabeachband.com

TWILIGHT JAZZ IN COCOA BEACH

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the west side of City Hall (Minuteman Causeway and Brevard Avenue) on Satuday, April 14, to hear the Cocoa Beach High School Jazz Band perform. From 3 to 6 PM you will be treated to a FREE concert in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. For more information contact Sandi Hall at WFIT 89.5FM, 674-8950.

Excerpt from CBHS MeMail

AUDITORIUM SPRINGS UP

It's up! In the one week of Spring Break we went from basically a hole in the ground to the mammoth shell of our new auditorium sitting proudly on our Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School campus.

Now we'll wait patiently (or not) for all of the interior work to be done. Our drama and music people get huge grins on their faces when they glance up in the commons to see those concrete walls against the sky!

excerpt from CBHS Memail

CBHS Winter Guard Awards

Congratulations to the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Band's Winter Guard Program. This year for the first time ever, Cocoa Beach had two teams, a middle and a high school. The high school Winter Guard had two Third Place finishes this year out of the ten competitions. The Middle School Winter Guard team had 1 first place finish, 2 second place finishes and was the 2007 Florida Federation of Color Guard Circuit Bronze Medalist. This is 3rd place in the State!

This was an outstanding representation for our school, the best in many years under the new Color Guard Coach, Mrs. Lindsey Brooker. We are lucky to have her, what a difference she has made this year! Congratulations to her and her team for an outstanding year!

Color guard is open to all students in the 7-12 grade. Beach Pride!

Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

CBHS Marching Band Camp 2007

Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Marching Band Camp - August 2-17, 2007

August 1
Band Officers only 12-4pm /5-8pm

August 2 & 3
Rookies - All 8th and 9th Grade Hornline Students and All New to School 1-4pm/ 5-8pm
Drumline - 9am-12pm/ 1-4pm / 5-8pm
Color Guard - 9-12pm/ 1-4pm/ 5-8pm
Hornline - 1-4pm/ 5-8pm

Week of August 6-10
Percussion and Guard - 9am -11:30pm / 12:30pm-4pm / 6-8:30pm
Full Band 12:30pm -4pm/ 6-8:30pm

Week of August 13-17
Percussion and Color Guard 9-12/ 1-4:30pm/ 5:30-8:30pm
Full Band - 5:30-8:30pm

Full Band includes all students in all sections including the guard and percussion.
Drumline is all percussion.
Hornline includes all non percussive musical instruments.

After school rehearsals will begin the week of August 20 and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.

Our first game is on August 24th during the first week of school.

A full game and competition schedule will be sent home in May.
Schedule is subject to change as needed.

Chuck Brooker
Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com

CBHS Band Qualifies for State!

The Cocoa Beach High School Wind Ensemble has qualified for the FBA State Concert Festival for the second straight year!

The Wind Ensemble will perform at the FBA State Concert Band Festival on May 4. We will depart the school at about 1:30pm after he IB tests have completed. The performance is at Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast , Florida- about 2 ½ hours away. We will return that evening. The cost per student will be @ $30.00 each. The fee per student includes: Entrance fee and Charter bus costs . These funds are non-refundable. We will collect this fee on April 24th. Cost of fast food meal on the return trip is not included in this fee. Bring cash for meal.

To prepare for this event we will have one after school rehearsal on April 24th from 3:45-6:15pm ish. This is mandatory rehearsal for all Wind Ensemble students.

Chuck Brooker

Director of Bands
National Board Certified Teacher
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
www.cocoabeachband.com