Listening Links
Please use these links to listen to recordings of our current songs.
Fanfare and Flourishes by James Curnow
Performed by the Epping Forest Band
On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss arr. David Holsinger
Performed by The Concordia College Band
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.
- Bari-saxophone ($7000)
- Alto Flute (about $600.00)
- iTune Gift Cards to purchase musical samples (any increment)
- ipod to store music samples ($300)
- A few more theatrical lights for the gym ($500 - $3000)
- Funds for upcoming Band Festival trip to Arizona Lutheran Academy
- New Choral Folders ($1500.00) - Thanks for your support!
- New choral risers (current MPO project - $18,000.00) Thanks for your support!
- New baritone ($3000.00)
- New portable amplifier ($500.00 - $900.00) Thanks for your support!
- New concert snare drum ($500.00)
- New double French horn ($3000.00)
- Promethean Board ($5,000.00) http://www.prometheanworld.com/us/
Other Resources
Staff paper - Downloadable
Please contact me with any questions or comments.
Mr. Casey D. Pufahl, BSE, TOESL, MAED, VoiceCare
Music Chair
email: cpufahl@StCroixSchools.org
