Stambaugh Youth Concert Band Member Blog

SYCB Spring 2022 Wrap Up

April 15, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
We would like to congratulate you on an outstanding performance on Tuesday evening! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! When you have the opportunity, watch the recording of the performance. You can find the link to the concert down below.
 
Congratulations to our senior band members who have played a vital role in the SYCB for several years! We wish them all the best in the future.
 
Finally, we hope to see you again next Fall! Auditions will be held in early September. If you know of any students who would be interested and a good fit for the SYCB, please encourage them to audition. More information will be announced soon.
 
Please keep in touch with us, and let us know if you have any questions or if we can be of any help to you throughout the rest of the year.
 
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh
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Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 4-12-22 Concert Day

April 11, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Thank you all for a great semester and productive dress rehearsal on Sunday! A few reminders for the concert tomorrow are listed below.
Concert Day, Tuesday, April 12
 
Report time for all SYCB students is 6:00 pm. Enter the building via the Ballroom dock door (where you entered on Sunday evening), leave your case and personal belongings in the Ballroom and report to the stage for warm-up and tuning. Concert Dress: Black and White; Gentlemen: Long black ties. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm.
Tickets for the SYCB Spring 2022 Concert
 
Tickets are $8.00 to $10.00, inclusive of all fees, and are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM by calling 330-259-9651, or in-person on the evening of the concert. Doors open at 6:45 pm and the concert will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are also available 24 hours a day online by clicking the ‘purchase tickets’ button below.
*Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to doors opening
 
The concert will also be live-streamed to the Stambaugh Auditorium ‘Digital Concert Hall’ app and the Stambaugh Auditorium website at the ‘stream live’ button below.
Purchase Tickets
Stream Live

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 4-5-22 Rehearsal

April 4, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Tuesday 4/5 will be our final Tuesday evening rehearsal of the semester! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication.
 
The Barbara Armstrong Scholarship is due on Tuesday, April 5 to Mr. Husosky. Information is attached at the button below. 
Scholarship Form
Tuesday 4/5 Rehearsal Schedule
 
  • 6:00 pm – Warm-Up/Tune
  • 6:15 pm – Introduction of Dr. Ferguson; YSU, National Anthem rehearsal, and remarks
  • 6:30 pm – Scarborough Fair, Adagio and Tarantella
  • 7:20 pm – Air For Band
  • 7:35 pm – Break/Percussion Ensemble
  • 7:50 pm – Steel Valley Transformation
  • 8:15 pm – The Witch and the Saint
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal, Sunday, April 10 at 6:00 pm
All SYCB students to arrive by 6:00 pm, report to the Ballroom. You do NOT have to dress up for the dress rehearsal.
 
Concert Day, Tuesday, April 12
Report time for all SYCB students is 6:00 pm. Report to the Ballroom for warm-up. Concert Dress: Black and White; Gentlemen: Long black ties, coat optional. 
Tickets for the SYCB Spring 2022 Concert are on sale now!
 
Tickets are $8.00 to $10.00, inclusive of all fees, and are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM by calling 330-259-9651, or in-person on the evening of the concert. Tickets are also available 24 hours a day online at stambaughauditorium.com.
 
The concert will also be live-streamed to the Stambaugh Auditorium “Digital Concert Hall” app and the Stambaugh Auditorium website.
Purchase Tickets
Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 3-29-22 Rehearsal

March 24, 2022

UPDATE:

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band rehearsal is canceled for next Tuesday, March 29.

The next rehearsal will be Tuesday, April 5.

The Barbara Armstrong Scholarship deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 5. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Husosky know. Information is attached at the button below. 

Scholarship Form
Tickets for the in-person portion of the concert are on sale now and are $8.00 to $10.00, inclusive of all fees. Tickets are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM by calling 330-259-9651, or in person at the DeYor Performing Arts Center. Tickets are also available 24 hours a day online at stambaughauditorium.com.
 
The concert will also be live-streamed to the Stambaugh Auditorium “Digital Concert Hall” app, Stambaugh Auditorium website, and to the Stambaugh Auditorium YouTube channel at no cost.
Purchase Tickets
Rehearsal Schedule for Spring 2022
 
  • Weekly SYCB rehearsal from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm: April 5, 2022
  • April 10, 2022 – Dress rehearsal from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  • April 12, 2022 – Spring Concert at 7:30 pm

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 3-22-22 Rehearsal

March 16, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Thank you for a very productive rehearsal on Tuesday evening!
 
Remember to keep listening to the provided reference recordings, and practice with a tuner to help learn pitch tendencies on your individual instruments.
 
Tuesday’s rehearsal will feature a Zoom session with Mike Kamuf! This will be an exciting opportunity, and he is looking forward to hearing and working with the SYCB.
 
Please see the rehearsal schedule below.
Tuesday 3/22 Rehearsal Schedule
 
  • 6:00pm – 6:30pm – Warm-Up/Adagio and Tarantella
  • 6:30pm – 7:20pm – Steel Valley Transformation
  • 7:20pm – 7:30pm – Air For Band
  • 7:30pm – 7:45pm – Break/Percussion Ensemble
  • 7:45pm – 8:10pm – Witch and the Saint
  • 8:10pm – 8:30pm – Scarborough Fair

The Barbara Armstrong Scholarship is due on March 29th. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Husosky know. Information is attached at the button below. 

Scholarship Form
Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 3-15-22 Rehearsal

March 9, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Thank you all for a very productive rehearsal on Tuesday evening, and for all your hard work!
 
As always, your attendance, communication, and preparation are critical for the success of the SYCB. This upcoming Tuesday 3/15 rehearsal will take place at Stambaugh Auditorium. Please see below for the schedule.
Tuesday 3/15 Rehearsal Schedule
 
  • 6:00pm – 6:40pm: Warm Up/Adagio and Tarantella
  • 6:40pm – 7:15pm: Steel Valley Transformation
  • 7:15pm – 7:30pm: Air For Band
  • 7:30pm – 7:45pm: BREAK/Percussion Ensemble rehearse on stage
  • 7:45pm – 8:10pm: Scarborough Fair
  • 8:10pm – 8:30pm: The Witch and the Saint

The Barbara Armstrong Scholarship is due on March 29th. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Husosky know. Information is attached at the button below. 

Scholarship Form
Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 3-8-22 Rehearsal

March 4, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Thank you all for a very productive rehearsal on Tuesday evening, and for all your hard work! We are certainly making a lot of music! 
 
A reminder that the rehearsal on Tuesday will be in Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown. For more information on where to park and how to enter the facility, please click the button below.
Arrival Details

Please see below for the 3/8 rehearsal schedule. As always, your attendance, communication, and preparation are critical for the success of the SYCB.

Tuesday 3/8 Rehearsal Schedule
 
  • 6:00pm – 6:35pm: Warm Up/Adagio and Tarantella
  • 6:35pm – 7:05pm: Witch and the Saint
  • 7:05pm – 7:30pm: Air For Band
  • 7:30pm – 7:45pm: BREAK/Percussion Ensemble rehearse on stage
  • 7:45pm – 8:10pm: Scarborough Fair
  • 8:10pm – 8:30pm: Steel Valley Transformation

The Barbara Armstrong Scholarship is due on March 29th. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Husosky know. Information is attached at the button below. 

Scholarship Form
Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 3-1-22 Rehearsal

February 23, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Thank you all for a very productive rehearsal on Tuesday evening! We are certainly making a lot of music! 
 
As always, your attendance and preparation are critical for the success of the Stambaugh Youth Concert Band.
 
A reminder that the Barbara Armstrong Scholarship is due on March 29th. If you have any questions, please let Mr. Husosky know. The scholarship form is attached below. 
Scholarship Form
Tuesday 3/1 Rehearsal Schedule
 
  • 6:00pm – 6:35pm: Warm Up/Adagio and Tarantella (Music will be passed out Tuesday, the full band will play)
  • 6:35pm – 7:05pm: Witch and the Saint
  • 7:05pm – 7:30pm: Air For Band
  • 7:30pm – 7:45pm: BREAK/Percussion Ensemble rehearse on stage
  • 7:45pm – 8:10pm: Scarborough Fair
  • 8:10pm – 8:30pm: Steel Valley Transformation
 
Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 2-22-22 Rehearsal

February 18, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Thank you once again for a productive rehearsal this past Tuesday evening. As a reminder, communication about absences is crucial, and your attendance matters each week for the success of the ensemble.
 
Please keep listening to the recordings of the music being performed, learning how your part fits into the greater. Please take a few minutes to look over a few sections in each piece of music that you know are more challenging. Also, it is important to get with a tuner and review/learn pitch tendencies for your specific instrument. There are also great resources online for this. Being able to center and match pitch is an important skill for all musicians.

Barbara Armstrong Scholarship

Attached is the information for the Barbara Armstrong Scholarship that is awarded each Spring to a Senior in the band. You may print these at home, but we will have hard copies at rehearsal next week. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Husosky. Scholarship applications will be due on Tuesday, March 29th. 

Scholarship Form
Tuesday 2/22 Rehearsal Schedule
 
  • 6:40 pm:  Sectionals/Percussion Ensemble on stage
  • 6:45 pm:  Scarborough Fair
  • 7:15 pm:  Air For Band
  • 7:35 pm:  Short Break
  • 7:45 pm:  Witch and the Saint
  • 8:10 pm:  Steel Valley Transformation 
 
Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

SYCB 2-15-22 Rehearsal

February 14, 2022
SYCB Members –
 
Thank you very much for another productive rehearsal last week! Remember to keep working on individual excerpts that are still giving you trouble, and to keep listening to the recordings in order to become more familiar with how your part fits into the greater. Please remember the importance of attending rehearsals and communication, as they are critical to the success of the ensemble. The rehearsal schedule is as follows.
 
Tuesday 2/15 Rehearsal Schedule:
 
6:00pm – 7:10pm Sectionals
  • Percussion – Concert Hall Stage
  • Brass – Ballroom
  • Woodwinds – Christman Hall
7:15pm – 7:40pm The Witch and the Saint
7:40pm – 7:55pm Scarborough Fair
7:55pm – 8:30 pm Air For Band
  • Steel Valley Transformation 
 
Keep up the good work and we look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday.
Mr. Husosky, Dr. Crist, Mr. Sensabaugh

Any student with a valid school ID may receive a free ticket. Students without a school ID receive their tickets at half price. Children/Students 13 years of age and younger may also receive a free ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Important Information

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