Wear Yellow Band Shirt, Black socks, Black pants, Black Shoes
Arrive at Administration Building, 105 South Madison Ave., Spring Valley, at 6pm
Sat. June 4 - Band Parent Meeting 11:30am to 12:30pm at Spring Valley High School
Sat. June 18 - Rehearsal 9am to 11:30am at Spring Valley High School. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Sun. June 12 - Nyack Parade - Details to follow.
MAY 2016 - Mon. May 23 to Mon. May 30
Wed. May 25 - Appearance at SEPTSA Awards Ceremony at Pomona Middle School. Wear Yellow Band Shirt, All Black Pants, All Black Shoes and Socks. Must bring signed permission slip! Students are not allowed to board bus without it.
Sat. May 21 - Rehearsal 8:45am to 11:30am at Spring Valley High School. New members are welcome - come register at 8:45am. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.
MAY 2016 - Mon. May 9 to Sun. May 15
Sat. May 14 - Rehearsal 10am to 12pm at Spring Valley High School
Sat. May 14 Performance at African American Day Parade in Nyack. Dress Code: yellow shirts, black pants, comfortable black shoes (i.e sneakers) with black socks Note: this parade was originally scheduled for Sat. May 7 but due to rain predictions was changed to May 14.
Nyack celebrates its 8th annual African American Day on Saturday, May 14, 2016, with a parade and multicultural festival in Memorial Park.
The parade kicks off the festivities at 2:00pm. Marchers begin at Franklin Street and Cedar Avenue and then proceed down Main Street towards Memorial Park.
The celebration continues in Memorial Park with music, vendors, food, and a job fair.
Must have signed consent form and health history medical form on file!! You will not be allowed to board bus without both forms.
Tues. March 22. Performance at Board Meeting, Administration Building, 105 South Madison Ave, Spring Valley, NY 10977 Dress--Black pants, black socks, yellow shirts, Band Jackets.
6:00 p.m. Arrival at Administration Building
6:15 p.m. Dinner
8:30 p.m. Parent Pick up at Main Meeting Room
No Rehearsal this week.
Sat. April 2, - Next Rehearsal 9am to 11am at Spring Valley High School
January 2016 Week 3 - Mon. Jan. 18 to Sun. Jan. 24
Tues. Jan. 5. Performance at Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at Ramapo High School. (for current band members performing, new band members can watch) Dress--Black pants, black socks, yellow shirts, Band Jackets.
2:45 p.m. Arrival at Ramapo High School, in Band room.
3:00 p.m. Doors open to public (admission is free)
3:45 p.m. (Approximate) Performance
4:15 p.m. (Approximate) Performance
Sat. Jan. 23 - Canceled Rehearsal due to weather conditions. 9am to 11am Rehearsal is CANCELED at Spring Valley High School
February 2016 Week 4
There is one rehearsal this week. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers at the rehearsal.
Sat. Feb. 27 - 8:45am to 11am Rehearsal at Spring Valley High School
January 2016 Week 1 - Mon. Jan. 4 to Sun. Jan. 10
Happy New Year! There is one performance and one rehearsal this week.
Tues. Jan. 5. Performance at Ramapo Town Hall. Dress--Black pant, black socks, yellow shirts, Band Jackets.
4:00 p.m. Arrival at Spring Valley High School
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Depart for Ramapo Town Hall, Suffern, NY (on Rt. 59)
8:00 p.m. Return
8:30 p.m. Dismissal
Sat. Jan. 9 - 9am to 11am Rehearsal at Spring Valley High School
-> Please note that there is no band appearance on Friday, Dec. 4 (earlier a basketball game appearance had been scheduled).
Mon. Nov. 30 Welcome Superintendent Performance The band has the honor of being part of the welcome to our new Interim Superintendent, Dr. Deborah Wortham. All parents are encouraged to attend.
Arrive at 5:00pm at Spring Valley High School
Dinner at 5:30pm
Leave at 6:15pm for Pomona Middle School.
Performance at 7:00pm
Return at 8pm (estimated) for Parent Pickup.
Band members wear yellow band shirts, black pants, black shoes, black socks and band jackets.
Carousel Pie & Cake Sale
Delivery Date (for those who made orders): Tues. Nov. 24 (Pickup at Rehearsal)
Our November fundraiser is with Rockland County-based Carousel Cakes. Carousel Cakes are made of the finest, fresh ingredients... just one taste will convince you! They specialize in chocolate cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes and other fine desserts. Deadline for Orders (Cash or Checks Only) is Mon. Nov. 16 - Delivery in time for Thanksgiving! .
Tues. Nov. 24 4pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Wed. Nov. 25 Tour of the District
Arrive at 7:15am at Spring Valley High School
Leave at 7:30am for tour. (Lunch will be provided).
Return at 4pm for Parent Pickup. No Buses will be available.
Thur. Nov. 26 - Fri. Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Recess - No School
WEEK 12 Fall 2015 - Mon. Nov. 16 to Sun. Nov. 22
Tues. Nov. 17 4pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Thur. Nov. 19 3pm Rehearsal & Show Performance for Channel 12 News at Spring Valley High.
WEEK 11 Fall 2015 - Mon. Nov. 9 to Sun. Nov. 15
Mon. Nov. 9 Board Meeting Appearance at 7:30pm
Tues. Nov. 10 NO Rehearsal Today
Wed. Nov. 11 Veterans Day - No School
WEEK 10 Fall 2015 - Mon. Nov. 2 to Sun. Nov. 8
Tues. Nov. 3 Superintendent's Conference Day - No School
Thur. Nov. 5 4pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
WEEK 9 Fall 2015 - Mon. Oct. 26 to Sun. Nov. 1
Last week's pep rally, football game AND Championship performances were fantastic. Great job. This week, there is a Spring Valley High football game at Torne Valley.
Tues. Oct. 27 4pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Thur. Oct. 29 4pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Last week's football games were fun -- with the marching band there! The half time performances were excellent.
WELCOME to WEEK 7 of the ERMB 2015 Fall Schedule. This week the band performs at the Spring Valley High School vs. Ramapo High School football game at the Spring Valley football field. Parents and families, come and cheer for the band and the football teams. Also, an appearance at the Cultural Arts Festival!
Mon. Oct. 12 Columbus Day Holiday (no school)
Tues. Oct. 13 4pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Wed. Oct. 14 4pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Thur. Oct. 15 Staff Development Day - Early Dismissal
NOTE FOR BAND: Dress appropriately for cool weather.
All shall wear Black Socks, comfortable All-Black Shoes, bring black jackets
Band wears black long sleeves under yellow shirts
Color Guard wears black tops with long sleeves
Rehearsal from 4pm-5pm at Spring Valley High
Dinner from 5pm-6pm
Return to Spring Valley High at 9pm
Dismissal at 9:30pm
Sat. Oct. 17
Arrive before 9am, for 9am-11am Rehearsal at Spring Valley High School.
Leave for Spring Valley field at 11:30am
Football Game: Ramapo School Varsity vs. Spring Valley School Varsity, kickoff at 12pm
Leave football field at 3pm
Leave Spring Valley High for Cultural Arts Center at 6:20pm
Cultural Arts Festival band appearance at 6:30pm at Town of Ramapo Cultural Arts Center in downtown Spring Valley
Return to Spring Valley, with dismissal at 7:30pm
WEEK 1 Fall 2015
Congratulations to all band members who attended Band Camp, and to those who performed on the last day, Thur. Aug. 27. Also, the last day's picnic dinner was a lot of fun for parents, band members, staff and families.
WELCOME to WEEK 1 of the ERMB 2015 Fall Schedule! There are TWO performances this week, even before school has started. The band performs at both home games for Ramapo and Spring Valley High Schools. Parent and families are encouraged to come and cheer for the band and for the football teams.
Tues. Sep. 1 2pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Thur. Sep. 3 2pm-6pm Rehearsal at Spring Valley High.
Fri. Sep. 4
Rehearsal from 2pm-5pm at Spring Valley High
Dinner from 5pm-6pm
Leave for Torne Valley Recreation Center by bus at 6pm
Football Game: Ramapo High School Varsity vs. Suffern, kickoff at 7pm
Return to Spring Valley High at 9pm
Dismissal at 9:30pm
Sat. Sep. 5
Rehearsal from 10am-11:30am at Spring Valley High
Lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm
Leave for field at 12:30pm
Football Game: Spring Valley High School Varsity vs. Tappan Zee, kickoff at 1:30pm
Dismissal at 4:00pm
East Ramapo Marching Band Parents Association Meeting
Meeting is Wed. Aug. 12 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Music rooms at Spring Valley High.
Week 1
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 8:00am-3:30pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15,2015 8:00am-3:30pm
PLEASE CONTACT GERRY DAVIS DeDIVITIS IMMEDIATELY AS THE DATE IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING. Send Email to GLD44D @ VERIZON.NET , or call 845-270-1639
NOTIFY ALL PAST MEMBERS. PASS THE WORD.
Week 2 MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015 4:30pm-6:30pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 4:30pm-6:30pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 4:30pm-6:30pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 4:30pm-6:30pm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 4:30pm-6:30pm
LOCATION IS AT SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Band Camp 2015
Hello East Ramapo Band and Parents,
We are all EXCITED ABOUT OUR 2015 BAND THIS YEAR. Come to Band Camp to learn routines, make friends, and find out all the great activities for this school year.
Band Camp 2015 continues into its third week at Spring Valley High, with buses taking band members to Torne Valley Recreation Center on both days, Tuesday and Thursday.
BAND CAMP 2015 SCHEDULE
Week 3 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015 11:45am-6:00pm
6:00pm Parent Meeting -> Parents, each family are asked to bring one item for Thursday's picnic to be shared with everyone. Members brought home a flyer last Friday with further information.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 11:45am-6:00pm
6:00pm Performance & Picnic for band and families
June 2015
Hello Everyone,
Congratulations on a great season. East Ramapo Marching Band officially ended its season this past week (Mon. June 1 - Sat. June 6). We will not have anymore rehearsals or events so that students can take the time to focus on their up coming finals. Everyone should take the time to study hard. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks for information pertaining to next years marching band. Take care and have a great summer.
Mr. Smith
May 2015
(Monday, May 25 - Saturday, May 30)
CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT PERFORMANCE AT THE HAITIAN DAY PARADE ON SUNDAY!
No rehearsal for Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
Wed. May 27 - Rehearsal 4pm-6pm ALL Band Members must attend! We will be discussing the end of this season and the beginning of next season.
Sunday May 24 - Haitian Day Parade in Spring Valley Band members wear Yellow Band Shirts with Black Pants - NO SHORTS. BAND MEMBERS MUST STAY WITH THE BAND: ALL THOSE TRAVELLING WITH THE BAND MUST RETURN WITH THE BAND ON THE BUS.
Timeline:
Arrive at SVHS @1:00pm
Depart for Spring Valley Village Hall @2:15pm
Parade Begins @3:00pm
Leave from Memorial Park @3:45pm
Parents, Pickup at Spring Valley High School @4:00pm
Parents, we need you to please come to a parent meeting at 6pm on Monday, May 13. We'll have a short meeting to discuss the East Ramapo Marching Band's Dinner/Dance on the evening of Friday, May 31. Dr. Hodge will provide the DJ! Click here for a form - tell us what food you will bring.
Come to Our Home Competition - "African Fantasy" !
(click picture below for a flyer)
The East Ramapo Marching Band is an award-winning band, winning Musical Arts Conference (MAC)Class I champions 2009 Championship on Nov. 14, 2009 (see picture on upper right).
During this past Fall 2012 season, the band performed on the field and in the stands at every football home game of the Ramapo Gryphons and Spring Valley Tigers. They boosted team spirit at Pep Rallies for both Ramapo and Spring Valley High Schools. The band marched in the 25th Anniversary Nyack Halloween Parade, making our 16th appearance in the parade. The tour of the district's schools (and the administration building) the day before Thanksgiving was enjoyed by all.
Competition season is September, October, November, and December.Click here for the Calendar of activities. Activities this season include band competitions, overnight trips, the home competition on Oct. 16, pep band and halftime performances at Spring Valley and Ramapo High School football games, command appearances, award appearances, the awards dinner, and the tour of the district schools.
During the Summer, the band has a couple of practices before the week-long Band Camp in August. The Calendar link on left lists the current information.
In the Spring, the East Ramapo Marching Band participates in parades and events. This time of year is called "Parade Season." See the Calendar ( Click here for Calendar ) for current information.
After the competitions in the Fall, several band members participate in two support groups of the East Ramapo Marching Band: Winter Percussion and Winter Guard. This is the winter season, in December, January and February. Both groups have joint rehearsals together every week, and also both groups go to competitions (each group competes alone, although they go to competitions together). Also during this season, the East Ramapo Marching Band supports our Ramapo High School's and our Spring Valley High School's basketball games.
Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 Schedule for Football Game, Ramapo H.S. vs. Carmel
Take the regular after school bus to Ramapo High School
Load the truck
Run through music
Eat Pizza (provided by Director)
Leave for Torne Valley @5:45pm
Unload truck at Torne Valley
Game begins at 7:00pm
Reload Truck
Return to Ramapo H. S. - approx. 11:00pm
Please ask your parents to be on time to pick you up.
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 Schedule for Football Game, Spring Valley H.S. vs. Gorton
Arrive at Ramapo High School at 10:30am
Rehearse
Load the truck
Leave for Spring Valley High School at 12:00 noon
Unload truck at Spring Valley
Game begins at 1:30pm
Game ends at 4:00pm
Reload Truck
Return to Ramapo H. S. - approx. 5:00pm
Please ask your parents to be on time to pick you up.
A Welcome Message From Our New Director
Hello Marching Band students!
Let me express how ecstatic I am to be the 2012-13 East Ramapo Marching Band Director. I was extremely excited to receive the news. I am looking forward to meeting those of you who I have not had the pleasure of meeting, and anxiously await to see familiar faces.
As a organization I am sure we wish much success to Michael Smith in Nyack. Band students and parents are fortunate to have such a leader. I am sure “Smitty,” as he likes to be called, will be an asset to the musical development of his students.
Though Smitty will be missed in East Ramapo, I expect we will have lots of fun making great music. You will find that the schedule for the marching season is not be “life consuming.” Though I am a marching band person with much experience I also realize each of you have other obligations.
Since there was no band camp in August, competitions will not be part of our season this year. We will continue to support our football teams (Spring Valley and Ramapo High Schools) by playing for all home games. I do intend to have you marching on the field to some degree, so be prepared to march each rehearsal. Drills will be basic and something we all can contribute to. We will also participate in the Nyack Halloween Parade, which I know you look forward to.
Again, things will be different and at times possibly challenging. But, hopefully we will persevere through those moments, continue making great music, and have fun in doing so. Students will have a major role in our decisions and success, so come to all practices with fresh and creative ideas. I am open to your ideas and look forward to seeing how original you can be.
Have a great school year and, help keep music alive!!! See you soon.
Dr. Hodge
September Schedule
Click on September schedule below to download a pdf of the schedule.
The band is planning to play at all Fall 2012 Home Football games. Click below for schedules:
An August 20, 2012 memo to The East Ramapo Marching Band Members from: Earlena M. Thevenin Fine Arts Coordinator
Thank you for your patience as we make this major transition for the East Ramapo Marching Band. We are heavy at heart at the loss of Mr. Smith (Note: Mr. Smith was hired by Nyack School District) after all of these years but we are happy that he is beginning a new chapter of his life as band teacher and marching band director in another district.
We are beginning a new chapter in our lives as well and we need to honor Mr. Smith and ourselves by continuing on the path to a new and successful year of Marching Band. This can only happen if each one of you prepares to move forward with SUCCESS as your focus.
You have the foundation, talent and energy to continue as the outstanding marching band that you have become. We have made recommendations for a Marching Band Director and related positions. Their names will be brought before the Board of Education for approval on September 4, 2012.
Marching Band will begin as soon after September 4, 2012 as possible. Please contact me at ethevenin@ercsd.k12.ny.us or in my office after 9/4/12 at 845-577-6018 any time with any questions or concerns that you may have.
Thank you and enjoy the remainder of your vacation!
Rockland County Legislature Honors Michael E. Smith
The Rockland County Legislature has invited Michael E.Smith to a special meeting before the full Legislature Body on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 6:15 pm.
Michael will be presented to the Legislative Body by the Honorable Aron E. Wieder for recognition and honor for services rendered to the East Ramapo Central School District and to Rockland County from 1984 to 2012.
Rockland County Legislature
Allison Parris Building
11 New Hempstead Rd.
New City, NY 10956
An Invitation is extended for everyone to witness this memorable event.
If you have been affected by Michael E. Smith, because you are a colleague, a student, a parent, attended one of his concerts, or just appreciate how much he has done for all the children of Rockland County, then you do not want to miss this event.
Please RSVP 521-0466, or watford1@optonline.net
Click on picture for a flyer (in .pdf).
East Ramapo Marching Band - Notes
Notes For This Sunday February 26, 2012
Please be at Lafayette Theater in Suffern by 12:15pm. Be prompt. Your show will be performed one time only, followed by viewing of the movie.
Do not go to Ramapo High School as there will not be transportation. Bring your instruments and flags.
Doors open to public at 12:30pm.
Directions:
Lafayette Theater is on Rt. 59 in Suffern, across the street from Avon and Sacred Heart Church. There is a parking lot on Washington Street. Additional parking is in the rear.
Be ready for your show wearing your yellow band shirt, sneakers
Tickets- $10.00 each. Write your name on envelope with the money and extra tickets. I will be at the theater early to collect them.
Bring friends, families, and more friends and families.
Thank you,
Ms. Evelyn Watford 521-0466
THE ERMB IS STILL RECRUITING
Still want to join the East Ramapo Marching Band?
Have your parent fill out the Travel Release and Information form, and bring it to any rehearsal. We are looking forward to having you in our band.
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Please see the Calendar for any changes to the schedule (see link on left).
Disney Performance- The band will be performing at Disney in Orlando, Florida. We are accepting payments for your trip and/or for your child. Please check website for further details.
Thank you,
Evelyn Watford, Pres. Band Parents Assoc.
521-0466
We need your help for the East Ramapo Marching Band to succeed. Consider joining a Band Committee: Click here for a list of Band Committees Fill out the form below and be sure to mention which Committee you are interested in joining, and click on Submit!
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