StCroixLutheranHighSchool_MrPufahl's

Crusader Choir
(Updates throughout the year.)

Smart Music
Information about Smart Music Curriculum, a required component of the Concert Band Curriculum. Students are not required to purchase a subscription to Smart Music; however, a subscription at home allows students better access to their assignments. Students are allowed to work on assignments in the Music Room Smart Labs. Students are required to sign up ahead of time, using the sign up sheet outside the music room.

Noteflight Classroom
Middle School students and the AP Music Theory Students use Noteflight.com, a web-based notations software program. St. Croix Lutheran Schools specific web community on www.noteflight.com is called St. Croix Lutheran Schools Music Programs. URL is http://st-croix-lutheran-schools-music-programs.sites.noteflight.com

Instrument Fingering Charts

B Flat Trumpet
Saxophone
Tuba
Flute - basic fingering chart
Flute - trill fingering chart
Flute - Click here for advanced alternate fingering chart
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Oboe
Bass Clarinet
Tenor Saxophone

Crusader Band

Listening Links
Please use these links to listen to recordings of our current songs.

Concert Band Attire
(includes Crusader Band, Chamber Brass, Woodwind Ensemble, Jazz Band)

Girls
Dress: All black dress or skirt and top with a sleeve (must have at least a cap sleeve), mid calf or longer, and have a modest neck line and a full back.
Pantyhose (optional): If worn, they need to be "nude" color.
Shoes: Black more formal shoes (absolutely no flip-flops or extremely high-heeled shoes)

Stage Accents is one company I recommend for finding a concert dress. Dresses are higher quality, customer service is very good, and their prices are fair.

Southeastern is another excellent company.

Boys
Shirt: Tuxedo shirt - May be ordered through the Music Department in September. If you need to be measured for a shirt, please let Mr. Pufahl know.
Pants: Tuxedo pants (provided by MPO)
Tie: Black Tuxedo Tie (provided by MPO)
Jacket: Black Tuxedo (provided by MPO)
Shoes: Black dress shoes
Socks: Black dress socks

Marching Band Attire
ALL: Black dress or dress casual pants (no jeans or windpants)
ALL: Black socks and shoes
ALL: White t-shirt to go under band jacket
ALL: SCLHS Band Jacket (provided by MPO)

Senior Recitals
Senior music students are encouraged to work with Mr. Pufahl to design a senior recital that showcases a particular student's skills and musical knowledge. Senior recitals may be vocal or instrumental (piano too). Please contact Mr. Pufahl to schedule your senior recital.

Music Department Wish List
If you are interested in making a donation to one of these projects, please let me know.

Apple MacBook Pros for AP Music Theory and Compositional Students

New Wegner Platform Decks (to replace the old ones) - $20,000. These are used by the Music Department and others throughout the school year.

Skirting for the new decks $1200.00

Promethean Board ($5,000.00) http://www.prometheanworld.com/us/

Concert Tuba ($3000)

Marching Band Uniforms ($15,000.00)

Bari-saxophone ($7000)

Marching Percussion ($2000) several purchased Sept 2011 - Thank you!

Alto Flute purchased Oct 2011 - Thank you!

iTune Gift Cards to purchase musical samples (any increment)

iPod or iPad to store music samples ($300-$600)

A few more theatrical lights for the gym ($500 - $3000)

Flugelhorn ($1,000) purchased Nov. 2011 - Thank you!

New baritone ($3000.00)

New concert snare drum ($500.00)

New double French horn ($3000.00)

Replacement Grand Piano for piano in the chapel ($8,000 - $15,000)

Other Resources

Staff paper - Downloadable

Please contact me with any questions or comments.

Mr. Casey D. Pufahl, BSE, TOESL, MAED, VoiceCare
email: cpufahl@StCroixSchools.org

info@stcroixschools.org