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Established in 1937, the C.K. McClatchy Marching Band has been one of the best and most respected marching bands in the Sacramento area. We compete in the NCBA circuit in field show, winter drumline, and winter colorguard competitions. Additionally we perform a number of concerts in our own auditorium. Come out to one of our performances! More about us at our website: ckmband.org

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This is no longer the official website of the CKM Band

This is no longer the official website of the CKM Band

If it was not obvious from the lack of activity, this site is no longer the official website of the CKM Music Program.  My understanding is that a new site is being developed where you will be able to find relevant, up-to-date information about the program.  In the meantime, reach out to Music Instructor Jorge Munoz for any inquiries about the CKM Music Program. As for what happens to this site……

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Events/Rehearsal Schedule for Week of September 29, 2014

Events/Rehearsal Schedule for Week of September 29, 2014

Tuesday, September 30:  Marching Band rehearsal 3:20-4:45 pm

Wednesday, October 1:  Marching Band rehearsal 5:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, October 2 :  Marching Band rehearsal 3:20-4:45

                                             Back-to-School Night, 6:00 pm

Friday, October 3:  Pep Band performance:  Homecoming Football Game, Sac City College,  call time 5:00 pm

  Summary of upcoming performances  for…

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Rehearsals and Events for the Week of September 22, 2014

Rehearsals and Events for the Week of September 22, 2014

Tuesday, September 23:  Marching Band rehearsal 3:20-4:45 pm

Wednesday, September 24:  Marching Band rehearsal 5:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, September 25 :  Marching Band rehearsal 3:20-4:45

Friday, September 26:  Pep Band performance:   Football Game, Sac City College,  call time 5:00 pm

Please note that Back-to-School Night has been moved to Thursday, October 2, 2014.

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Events/Rehearsal Schedule for Week of September 15, 2014

Events/Rehearsal Schedule for Week of September 15, 2014

Tuesday, September 16:  Marching Band rehearsal 3:20-4:45 pm

Wednesday, September 17:  Marching Band rehearsal 5:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, September 18:  Marching Band rehearsal 3:20-4:45

Friday, September 19:  Pep Band performance:   Football Game, Sac City College,  call time 5:00 pm

Saturday, September 20: Pep Band performance:  Sacramento Heart Walk, Land Park,  8:00 am – 10:00 am

Saturday,…

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Events Schedule for Week of August 25, 2014

Events Schedule for Week of August 25, 2014

Music camps continue this week at C.K. McClatchy.   End of Summer Concert  for bands and orchestra will be held Wednesday, August 27, at 6:00 pm.

Concert and Marching Bands

Dates:

Monday, August 25 through Wednesday, August 27

Location:

McClatchy High School

 Daily Schedule:

Monday 8/25, Tuesday 8/26

9:00am            Concert Band: Instrumental fundamentals, ensemble exercises, concert band…

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Events Schedule for Week of August 18, 2014

Events Schedule for Week of August 18, 2014

Pre-Season Music Camps begin this week.   All sessions will be held at McClatchy .

Concert and Marching Bands

Dates:

Wednesday, August 20 through Friday, August 22 & Monday, August 25 through Wednesday, August 27

Location:

McClatchy High School

 Daily Schedule:

Wednesday 8/20 – Friday 8/22 & Monday 8/25, Tuesday 8/26

9:00am            Concert Band: Instrumental fundamentals, ensemble exercises,…

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Events Schedule for Week of August 11, 2014

Events Schedule for Week of August 11, 2014

Back to the usual summer sessions/rehearsal schedule this week.

Wednesday, August 13 , 2014

Band & Orchestra Sessions (at California Middle School) for new and continuing students

10:00 am-12:00 pm:                   Strings

12:00 pm-1:00 pm:                      Lunch

1:00 pm-2:30 pm:                        Concert Band

2:30 pm-4:00 pm:                       Marching Band

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Events Schedule for Week of August 4, 2014

Events Schedule for Week of August 4, 2014

Rehearsal will again be held at California Middle School.  Please note the different schedule for this week only.   Concert and marching band students do not need their instruments for this week’s sessions.  Orchestra members, please bring instruments as usual.  Lunch will be provided (see below).

This week’s rehearsal will follow a slightly different plan.  The adjustment is in response to the…

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Events Schedule for Week of July 28, 2014

Events Schedule for Week of July 28, 2014

Due to summer renovation work at CK McClatchy,  the music room is without air conditioning.  Therefore, Wednesday sessions will be held at California Middle School, in the music room (located at the rear of the school near the gym), until further notice.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Band & Orchestra Sessions (at California Middle School) for new and continuing students

10:00 am-12:00 pm:            …

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Events Schedule for Week of July 21, 2014

Events Schedule for Week of July 21, 2014

Change of location:  Due to summer renovation work at CK McClatchy,  the music room is without air conditioning.  Therefore, Wednesday sessions will be held at California Middle School, in the music room (located at the rear of the school near the gym), until further notice.

  Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Band & Orchestra Sessions (at California Middle School) for new and continuing students

10:00 am…

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Events Schedule for Week of July 14, 2014

Events Schedule for Week of July 14, 2014

Band and Orchestra Summer Sessions for new and returning musicians

Sessions will be held at CK McClatchy this week

Wednesday  July 16, 2014

10 am to 11 am           Strings:  Group lesson

11 am to 12 noon       Strings:  Orchestra rehearsal

1 pm to 2:30 pm        Concert Band rehearsal

2:30 pm to 4 pm      Marching Band rehearsal

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Thanks to Everyone Who Helped Make this Year's Fireworks Stand a Success!

Thanks to Everyone Who Helped Make this Year’s Fireworks Stand a Success!

Greetings, McClatchy Music Parents,

Many thanks to all of you who volunteered your time at this year’s fireworks stand, and who promoted the booth to friends and family, as you helped raise $8,023 of net profit for the McClatchy Music Program this year.

I won’t name all of the booth volunteers (for fear of inadvertently leaving someone out), but you know who you are, and THANK YOU, as we simply…

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McClatchy Music Program Fireworks Stand Fundraiser

McClatchy Music Program Fireworks Stand Fundraiser

Please support our TNT Fireworks stand next to Rite Aid on Freeport Blvd. (between Sutterville and Fruitridge).  We will be open 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. through July 4, 2014.

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Music Program Open House Concert this Friday, May 9th, 6:00 P.M.

Music Program Open House Concert this Friday, May 9th, 6:00 P.M.

Greetings, Music Program Parents,

Just a reminder that this Friday, May 9th, is the music program’s next concert — an “Open House” concert that will start at 6:00 p.m., and last approximately 45 minutes, with a free reception following immediately thereafter. The Open House title has to do with the fact that incoming Freshmen musicians (current 8th graders) from the various middle schools will be…

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May Updates

Greetings, McClatchy Music Parents,

A quick update for you on the McClatchy Music Program Events scheduled for May:

Thursday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. – Booster Parents Meeting – McClatchy Band Room

Come hear the latest on the music program from Mr. Munoz, ask any questions you’d like during the Q&A session, hear the latest on the Booster front, and we’ll have you home by 8:00.

In that regard, we’re…

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Itinerary for Orchestra Festival at Sac State this Saturday, March 15th

Itinerary for Orchestra Festival at Sac State this Saturday, March 15th

Greetings, McClatchy Music Parents,

Below is the itinerary from Mr. Munoz for the Orchestra Festival this Saturday, March 15th, at Sac State

ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL ITINERARY – SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH – SAC STATE

Call time is 8:00am.

Students are to meet in room 227 of Capistrano Hall (music building.

Performance time is 8:30am in the Recital Hall of Capistrano Hall.

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Info on School Day Jazz Band (3/12) and Concert Band (3/25) Community Outreach Events

Info on School Day Jazz Band (3/12) and Concert Band (3/25) Community Outreach Events

Dear Parents of McClatchy High School Band Students:

Let me start off by saying thank you for allowing your child to participate in the music program at McClatchy High School. They are the heart and soul of the program. I’m sending this message to inform you about two very important events.

On Wednesday March 12 the jazz band is performing at the Shriners Children’s Hospital of Sacramento and at…

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