Mr. Zweibel | April 3, 2012
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Marching Band 2012

Believe it or not, it is almost time for the 2012 Buccaneer Marching Band! We are very excited about our 2012 marching band production, “Bushido,” and look forward to beginning work on it. Here is the schedule for the pre-season activities for Marching Band (all these events are on the Calendar):

  • Tuesday, April 10 - Meeting for ALL prospective marching band members (and parents if able) at 4pm in Band Room. Attendance REQUIRED for all students who plan to participate in marching band (including incoming freshman).
  • Week of April 23 - Color Guard and Drumline Auditions (Details TBA Soon)
  • Thursday, May 3 - Band Banquet at 6pm in SDHS Cafeteria. Semi-Formal Attire. Price TBA. Student Leadership will be announced here.
  • Leadership Applicants: Please reserve the week of May 7 for Leadership Training
  • Monday, May 14-18 - Spring Training Camp after school from 3-6pm. Attendance required. Dress: white t-shirt, black athletic shorts, tennis shoes with socks.
  • End of May and June OFF!
  • Summer: Wednesday Night Rehearsals beginning June 27, from 5-9pm at SDHS. Rehearsals will be every night from 6/27 to 8/1 (except July 4).
  • Band Camp:
    • Monday, August 6: Top Officers (Time TBA)
    • Tuesday, August 7: All Leadership (Time TBA)
    • Wednesday, August 8-Friday, August 10: Full Band
    • Monday-Friday, August 13-17: Full Band

Once again, these events are all on our Calendar and will be updated if things change. Please put these events on your own calendars, as good attendance at rehearsals is extremely important for the preparation of our show. If you anticipate an absence from any rehearsal (spring or summer), please fill out an absence request form.

Thank you, and GO BUCS!

Category: Buccaneer Marching Band |
Mr. Zweibel | January 9, 2012
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2012 Announcements

Happy New Year, Buccaneer Band family! We are excited to enter a new year for the South Dade Band, and I have a few important announcements to share as we begin the spring:

MLK Parade THIS SATURDAY

The Buccaneer Marching Band will be performing at the Florida City Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade this Saturday morning. Call time at school will be 10:00 am (in full uniform), and the parade steps off at noon. We should be back at school before 2 pm.

Air Force Band Sit-In

The United States Air Force Reserve Band will be performing a concert at the new South Miami-Dade Cultural Center on January 26 at 8:00 pm. The concert is free with a voucher available at the SMDCAC Box Office (more info). A dozen outstanding South Dade band students will be performing with the band on one of their pieces, and Mr. Z will be a guest conductor on another. This will be a field trip for any students who are interested in attending, regardless of if they are performing or not. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity!

Jazz Band Performance for School Board

The South Dade Jazz Band has been invited to perform for the School Board of Miami-Dade County at a Black History Month meeting on February 7th. The performance will occur during the school day, and the students will have the opportunity to show the School Board what we already know – the South Dade Band is back! Field trip forms will go home soon.

Spring Band Concerts

The concert dates have been set for the first portion of the spring! Here is what you have to look forward to:

  • Wind Ensemble at FBA District MPA: March 2 or 3 at Robert Morgan Educational Center (FREE)
  • VPA Chamber Concert: March 28 at 7pm in South Dade Auditorium
  • Band Concert: March 29 at 7pm in South Dade Auditorum

More information about these concerts will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

Category: Buccaneer Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble |
Mr. Zweibel | November 29, 2011
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All-County Honor Band Auditions

Some students have signed up to audition for the All-County Honor Band. Auditions take place Wednesday, November 30 at Miami Coral Park Senior High School. Here is the audition schedule:

NAME INSTRUMENT REGISTRATION TIME AUDITION WINDOW
Nirvana J Alto Sax 5:30 6:00–7:00 PM
Joan P Clarinet 6:30 PM 7:00–8:00 PM
Nicholas L Clarinet 6:30 PM 7:00–8:00 PM
Reynaldo G Flute 8:00 PM 8:30–9:00 PM
Alex L Trombone 6:30 PM 7:00–8:00 PM
Ruben B Trombone 5:30 PM 6:00–7:00 PM
Austin J Trumpet 7:30 PM 8:00–9:00 PM
Carlos V Trumpet 7:30 PM 8:00–9:00 PM
Christian R Trumpet 7:30 PM 8:00–9:00 PM
Ryan L Trumpet 7:30 PM 8:00–9:00 PM
Frantzy G Tuba 7:30 PM 8:00–9:00 PM
Gabriel M** (Trombone) Tuba 7:30 PM 8:00–9:00 PM

**Likely to change

Auditions are held at:
Miami Coral Park Senior High School
8865 SW 16th St.
Miami, FL 33165
Directions from South Dade

Please make arrangements to arrive at Coral Park 15 minutes before your registration time – dont’ forget, traffic is bad at this time of day! You will be called for your audition any time in the listed audition window.

If you have any questions, Mr. Z will be at the site. Please email him using the information on the Contact page, and he will get back to you ASAP.

Good luck to all those auditioning!

Category: General, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble |
Mr. Zweibel | November 17, 2011
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FMBC Final Information

The information for FMBC including itinerary, costs, etc. has been finalized. Call time will be 1:30 am on Saturday morning (Friday night), and we will depart around 2 am. For the detailed itinerary and information on costs, please click the following link:

FMBC Final Itinerary

Also, see the following links regarding schedule at our competition site, schedule at the finals site, and concession availability:

Please feel free to use the contact page or email/call Mr. Zweibel if you have any questions. Let’s have a great trip!
Category: Buccaneer Marching Band |
Mr. Zweibel | November 4, 2011
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FBA Itinerary

Our annual FBA Evaluation is tomorrow! Here is the itinerary:

  • 12:00 Noon – Rehearsal
  • 1:00 pm – Rehearsal Ends, Put on Uniforms, Load Busses/Trailer
  • 03:00 pm - Busses Depart South Dade3:45 pm – Arrive at Traz Powell Stadium
  • 4:45 pm – Warm Up
  • 5:20 pm – Travel to Gate
  • 5:30 pm – Performance
  • 5:45 pm – Pictures
  • 6:00 pm – Travel to Busses
  • 6:15 pm – Pack Up, Change, Meeting
  • 6:30 pm – Free Time to watch other bands, get food, etc… SIT TOGETHER IN STANDS
  • 8:00 pm – Everyone back in stands, DM’s and Captains prepare for retreat
  • 8:30 pm – Retreat, Award Ceremony
  • 9:00 pm – Return to Busses
  • 9:15 pm – Busses Depart Traz Powell Stadium
  • 10:00 pm (Approx.) -Busses Arive South Dade, Unpack, Clean Up, and Announcements
  • 10:15 pm (Approx.) – Dismissal
If you are interested in attending the MPA, you can click here for a flyer that has all the information you will need to know about location, admission cost, etc.
See you tomorrow at noon!
Category: Buccaneer Marching Band |
Mr. Zweibel | October 9, 2011
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Rehearsal Plans – Week of 10/10

From now on, I will be posting a weekly rehearsal plan to give students the opportunity to prepare any specific sections of the music that we will be working on in a particular week. Here are the plans for this week. Don’t forget, there will be graded checks on materials this week! Everyone needs a music folder and a pencil for class.

Monday – 2/4/6/8
Symphonic Band:

  • Listen and Reflect
  • Amazing Grace (Measures 47 to End)
  • Seagate Overture (End of the Slow Section to End – What are the differences between this fast section and the first? Can you find them?)
Tuesday – 1/3/5/7
Jazz Band:
  • New Music ALL Rehearsal
Wind Ensemble:
  • New Music ALL Rehearsal
Wednesday – 2/4/6/8
Symphonic Band:
  • Seagate Overture (Woodwind 16th Note Runs, Brass Articulations in Fast Section)
  • New Music
Thursday – 1/3/5/7
Jazz Band:
  • More New Music
Wind Ensemble
  • Persichetti IV (End)
  • American Elegy (Continue Reading)
Friday – 2/4/6/8
Symphonic Band:
  • Full Runs of Seagate Overture, Amazing Grace
  • Rehearse New Music
Category: Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble |
Mr. Zweibel | October 9, 2011
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Week of October 10th

This week is a busy one for the South Dade Band! Here is what’s going on:

Monday, October 10

  • 2:30 – 3:30 pm Saxomello Sectional
  • 7:00 pm Parent Meeting in Band Room open to ALL band parents!
Tuesday, October 11
  • Marching Band Rehearsal 3-6pm
  • FIU Wind Ensemble Concert 7:30 pm at FIU’s Campus (10910 SW 17th St Miami, FL 33165) – FREE Admission for Students (NOTE: This is not a required event nor is it an official field trip. Students interested in attending will be responsible for their own transportation – I am just letting you know it is happening!)
Wednesday, Thursday October 11-13
  • Marching Band Rehearsal 3-6pm
  • UM Volleyball Band Rehearsal 6-7pm (NOTE: All students are asked to stay for one more hour to put together the music for the volleyball games. This is to ensure that we devote sufficient time during our normal rehearsal to preparing for competition.)
Friday, October 14
  • UM Volleyball Game – Call time will be approx. 4:45 pm, and return/dismissal will take place at approx. 9:30 pm. Attire is blue South Dade Band polo and black PANTS. Final itinerary coming soon.
Saturday, October 15
  • Marching Band Mini Camp at SDHS, 10am – 4pm. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED
Sunday, October 16
  • UM Volleyball Game – Call time will be approx. 11:00 am and return/dismissal be approx. 3:30. I understand this may conflict with some religious obligations. These obligations will be the only reason absences will be excused for this event, and Mr. Z must be informed of these absences in advance.
Please mark your calendars appropriately for this busy week! It is very important that we work hard in rehearsal, perform well at the UM Games (there will be more fundraising opportunities at UM Athletic Events in the winter!), and have great attendance at our mini-camp on Saturday.
Go Bucs!

Category: Buccaneer Marching Band |
Mr. Zweibel | September 30, 2011
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Mini Camp Saturday October 15

Quick announcement: we will be having a Marching Band Mini-Camp on October 15th from 10am until 4pm. Students may either bring their own lunch or bring $3 to cover the cost of pizza. Lunch will occur at noon, and we will be dismissed by 4 pm. This camp is extremely important for the final preparation of our show, so attendance will be required. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Z ASAP.

Have a great weekend!

Category: Buccaneer Marching Band |
Mr. Zweibel | September 19, 2011
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FIU Band Day Date

Please note that although the field trip form for FIU’s Band Day says that the event will occur on September 23, the event is actually on Saturday, September 24. Please forgive any confusion this may have caused.

Category: Buccaneer Marching Band |
Mr. Zweibel | September 7, 2011
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Thursday’s Game

Our second (first REAL) game is coming upon us quickly! Here is the itinerary for Thursday night’s game against Felix Varela:

  • 5:00 pm: Report Time in Band Room (Attire is black socks/shoes/belt/pants, Royal Blue Polo)
  • 5:20 pm: Busses Arrive along SW 167th Ave.
  • 5:30 pm: Busses Depart for Harris Field
  • 5:45 pm: Busses Arrive at Harris Field
  • 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm: Unload, Set-up in Stands, Warm Up
  • 7:00 pm: Kickoff, Go Bucs!
  • 9:00 pm (estimate): Game Ends, Bucs Win!
  • 9:30 pm: Load Bus, Depart for South Dade
  • 9:45 pm: Arrive at South Dade
  • 9:45-10:15 pm: Unload and Clean Up
  • 10:15 pm: Dismissal
A few other important reminder dates for this week:
  • All-State Audition Contracts for those auditioning for All-State are due THURSDAY
  • FIU Band Day is coming up on September 24th! More info to come soon. Interested students should contact Mr. Z by the end of this week.
  • Next week we rehearse Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before our Thursday game against Krop.
Go ‘Bucs!
Category: Buccaneer Marching Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble |
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