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Welcome to SHS Bands

BAND

CHORUS

ORCHESTRA

Marching Band

Concert Band

Wind Ensemble

Big Band

Pit Orchestra

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Our Mission

  • To provide students with a safe and supportive learning environment, where they can express themselves through music.

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  • 28th Year in Summit
  • Conduct Concert Band & Wind Ensemble
  • Direct Big Band & Pit Orchestra
  • Married to Elena for 32 years and have 3 kids
  • Hobbies: gardening and sports (mostly watching and rooting )

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About Me

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Mrs. Mongioj

Rebecca Mongioj-Associate Director

  • Just Welcomed Baby Levi to the World!
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  • Conducts Concert Band &Wind Ensemble
  • 8th Grade Band (LCJSMS)
  • Jazz Lab & PIt Orchesta @ (LCJSMS)

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Band is like a Garden!

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Marching Band

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Concert Band

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Wind Ensemble

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Big Band

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Pit Orchestra

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SHS Alumni

Students that participated in the SHS Band program have been admitted to many prestigious universities and conservatories where they have continued their musical pursuits

Notre Dame Marching Band The Cornell Band

Villanova Pep Band Ohio State Band

Northeastern Concert Band Princeton Jazz Band

Georgetown Jazz Band West Point Drumline

Manhattan School of Music Eastman School of Music

University of Miami Frost School of Music Northwestern Marching Band

West Chester University Marching Band Berklee College of Music

Rutgers Marching Band Johns Hopkins Peabody Conservatory

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Alums Making Music

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Alums Making Music

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Communication is Key

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  • Emails
  • Classroom
  • Website

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Important Dates

  • Big Band Auditions 10/9, 20 (Drumset) 27(Vocal)
  • Senior Day 10/25 (Marching Band)
  • Pledge Day-10/26 (biggest fundraising event)
  • Winter Concert-12/10
  • Wind Ensemble Auditions- Feb 10-13
  • Musical-Feb 25-28
  • Big Band Dance-4/11
  • District Arts Festival-3/26
  • Spring Concert -5/20
  • Memorial Day Parade-5/25

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Evaluation

  1. CLASS PARTICIPATION (40%)

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  • LESSONS/SECTIONALS (20%)

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  • PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (20%)

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  • CONCERTS (20%)

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Disney 2023

Boston 2025

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Uniforms/Gear

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Marching Uniform:

Uniform is provided (jackets, pants, hat, t-shirt, Polo)

parents need to supply khaki pants, black socks and band shoes

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Concert Dress:

Tuxedos are provided (pants, jacket)

parents need to supply white button down, black bow-tie, black socks, black dress shoes

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for students not wearing a tux, parents need to supply all black dress/dress clothes

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    • Shoes
    • Order Band Gear from Thompsons (voluntary) but recommended for away games!

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Summit Music Parents Association

smpasummit.org

What does SMPA support?

  • Guest Artists and Masterclasses
  • Program Support
  • Scholarships

How does SMPA fund programs?

    • Pledge Day October 26th
    • Membership Dues
    • Concession Stand

Did you know the SMPA provided over 41K in funding last year!

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Pledge Day October 26th

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  • Largest One Day Fundraising Event of the Year!
  • Noon-4 pm
  • In order to be eligible for trip and senior scholarships (Students must attend )
  • Every student who attends receives $50 credit

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  • Did you know the SMPA provided over 41K in funding last year!!

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“The whole premise of being a musician was having fun.” -Billy Joel

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Follow us on Instagram! @Summit_Bands

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Looking forward to a Great Year!

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Questions?

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