Sebring Performing Arts

Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors! Good luck class of 2021! Keep music in your heart!

COVID Band Information

Guidelines for Monday's start to rehearsals... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rx624AdULb0nYD0WDKysfw0yVBlBZ0UCJ-TDkLSM8iU/edit?usp=drivesdk

COVID Band Information COVID GUIDELINES & PRECAUTIONS FOR MARCHING BAND CAMP The students’ and band staffs’ health and safety are my first and foremost concern and priority. It is going to take ALL of us as a band family to follow and adhere to the following guidelines and precautions to help accomplish this. Wh...

Summer band rehearsals are scheduled to begin Monday the 27th! More details to come soon! If you know someone that should be there, please have them join my Remind by texting to 81010

This is the first year in my 20 years of teaching that I was not able to hand these awards directly to the winners. I hope you all realize that this does not diminish these awards in any way! Congratulations to all of the winners!

Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends, and Families,

I hope you are healthy and taking all precautions to keep everyone out of harm’s way.

The unprecedented and abrupt closure of school has left everyone, teachers included, with more questions than we have answers. The situation is fluid and changing day by day, but rest assured that we are working hard to continue your child’s education (music and otherwise) with as little disruption as possible.

As our school and district work their way through the uncertainty, please know that I will continue to communicate information, not just as it relates to our program, but as it relates to the entire school community. We know that our program has long been a trusted source of information, and we promise to honor that trust moving forward.

As we work through the complexities of an online instructional world, I hope that you will take some time every day to create or listen to some music each and every day. Music has been shown to lower stress and anxiety levels, and if there is EVER a time when we need our stress levels reduced, it is now!

Lastly, you have all heard me say that our program is more than a class — it’s a family. And families help one another. If there is anything I can do to be of service during these difficult times, I stand ready, able, and willing.

Hang in there, and if possible, remind your child to practice every once in a while. If nothing else, it will get them out from under your feet and off electronics for a little while.

Stay safe, and I will be in touch as more information becomes available.

Sincerely,
Mr. Linko

Post-festival lunch @ Austintown Quaker Steak & L**e

Big congrats to our students Kiera Weekly and Candyce Agnew on their performance in today's OMEA District 5 Junior High Honors Band! Way to represent our Trojan Pride!

Wonderful start to the season! Great performances at the Canfield Fair and Beaver local band show!
Very excited to see your development the rest of this season!

Tomorrow officially begins band camp 2019! 8:30-2:30
Students need lunch, tennis shoes and socks, sunscreen, cool clothing, and lots of water! We can't wait to get this group on the field!

Reminder: handbook contracts, medical forms, and $20 camp fees are all due!

Reminder: preseason meetings are Friday! New members at 9, returners at 10!
Rehearsals begin Monday at 2 pm!!!

Big week for our Trojan Band program!

Not a drummer?

We have spots for talented dancers in the World group! Our Visual Ensemble is going to need a few extra girls this year so here is your chance to join

(Dance experience is required)

New photo by Jonathan Linko

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New photo by Jonathan Linko

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Band Camp Games

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Stanton's Sheet Music Jukebox

Jukebox Link for Marching Band rehearsal.... http://jukebox.stantons.com/play/jlinko/mb-2017/

Stanton's Sheet Music Jukebox Our Listening Library contains thousands and thousands of MP3 files. Find the perfect piece of music for your next performance at Stanton's Sheet Music.

Attention marching band students! Preseason meetings tomorrow! New members @ 10a.m. Returning members @ 11a.m.

Wow. Outstanding job today at the Mahoning County Festival of Bands! You really left it on that stage and showed everyone what we're all about. I cannot express the pride I have in being your director. You continue to impress me and everyone else who hears you perform. WAIT until you hear some of the comments from the judges on Monday!!!! BRAVO!

So very proud of the outstanding performances of our high school concert groups this evening! I'm so looking forward to hearing how you develop in the next few weeks as we prepare for the spring concert! Bravo!

Reminder : rehearsals this week are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 9-12. Kennywood Wednesday 8:30am -11 pm. Pictures Thursday 4:15.

Tomorrow is the official start of Band Camp 2016 for the STMB. Some points to remember for students and parents:

We begin at 8:30am. That means you need to be ready to begin at 8:30, not coming in at 8:30. Plan ahead!

Your student will need a lunch, lots of water, and sunscreen!

Dress for the weather! DO NOT wear jeans and hoodies! It will be near 90 again this week, and we want you SAFE!

SANDALS ARE NOT PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
Wear tennis shoes with socks.

Attendance is absolutely mandatory all week. If you miss a rehearsal, you may lose your spot on the field.

The $10 transportation fee for Kennywood must be paid by Tuesday.

We finish at 2:30pm all week.

Let's have a great week and rock this season!

BTW - tomorrow will be Superhero day!!

Are you ready!? Tomorrow is the official start to the 2016 season! 3-6pm HS band room! Have horns, music, pencils, and a desire to be GREAT!

John Williams Greets Young Musicians Playing STAR WARS Theme Outside His House | Nerdist

Goals...

John Williams Greets Young Musicians Playing STAR WARS Theme Outside His House | Nerdist Before we get into how heartwarming and great this video is, it might be worth pointing out that figuring out where an idol of yours lives, showing up there, and then serenading him or her is a supremely risky move! Just because it worked for Lloyd Dobler doesn't mean the success rate is 100 percent...

Reminder: Pre-season marching band meetings on Friday July 8th in the high school band room!

New members 10:00am
Returning members 11:00am

Parents are welcome!

Topics: New handbook, leadership positions, band responsibilities and expectations, music mini-camps, band camp.

See you there!

Reminder: Parade practice tomorrow at 10:00 am! Parade report time is Friday at 5:15 pm! Let's do this!!!!

Inspirational. Awesome. Beautiful. Moving. Wonderful. All things that cross my mind when thinking about tonight's performances. You all did a fantastic job, and it is an honor to lead you. Congrats to each of you on a job well done! Special kudos to our award winners! You have made an impact on all of those around you. Keep up the good work!

Solutions for Common Third Octave Problems

For all my flute players struggling with 3rd octave fingerings... :)

Solutions for Common Third Octave Problems The third octave on the flute is an interesting phenomenon because of the embouchure issues it presents and because of the technical and acoustic properties of the instrument. It is definitely not …

Very proud of your performance at the Hubbard band festival today! You all did an outstanding job! Your musical growth continues to impress many people, and I look forward to working on this upcoming concert! Work hard, practice, and...

After tonight's Midwinter performance, I can confirm that I have some awesome students. We have come such a long way with a long way to go, but I am proud of both the band and choir students' performances this evening! Hearing the wonderful music that you make, and seeing you work together as a team even when times are tough makes for wonderful performances! Never give up and keep striving for excellence!

What are the Differences Between High School and College Marching Band?

Things to consider...

What are the Differences Between High School and College Marching Band? On the fence about marching in college? Let's chat...