CECILY YOAKAM JOINS UNION BANDS FACULTY

Ms. Cecily Yoakam is excited to come home to Union as an assistant band director.

Ms. Yoakam graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied oboe with James Ryon and completed her student teaching practicum under Mrs. Kathy Johnson in Argyle ISD.

Upon her graduation, Ms. Yoakam taught at Barton Middle School in Buda, TX, teaching primarily beginner woodwinds. She then served as the Advocacy and Educational Resources Coordinator at Music for All, Inc. in Indianapolis. Ms. Yoakam then spent five years as an assistant band director at Liberty High School in Frisco, TX. She is actively involved with Music for All, where you’ll find her greeting marching bands in parking lots across the country, and serving as Coordinator for the SWAG Team at the Bands of America Summer Camp in Muncie, IN.

Ms. Yoakam was a drum major for the Union Renegade Regiment, drum major for the North Texas Green Brigade Marching Band, and conductor for the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps. She is extremely excited to return to the Regiment family!

UHS Bands Final Update of the 24-25 School Year

WE'VE OFFICIALLY MADE IT TO THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

AUDITIONS: any 9th/10th/11th Grade student who has yet to audition will do so tomorrow morning, Fri May 23, during 1st period class (block scheduling).  Check in at the band building hallway table.  

FRESHMEN INFO:  your shuttle bus departs from UHS to UFA at approx 10:20am tomorrow Fri May 23

RENEGADE REGIMENT:  Spring Training is next week!  Tues & Wed, 9a-1p.  Please submit your completed Physical Exam before Tuesday.  

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES:  Lots of local summer camps are available for student musicians!   Check out the list of camps here  ...  CLARINET PLAYERS:  there's a great camp happening JUST FOR YOU next week -- check it out: https://www.unionbands.com/events/christy-andrews-clarinet-choir-camp-2025

'VIBES' BRAND HEARING PROTECTION:  available thru May 28 at a great price!   See all the details and order here: www.unionbands.com/news/vibes-earplugs-may2025 

PARENTS: please join us tonight Thurs May 22 at the UHS Band Building for a Union Band Parents Club meeting. 

'VIBES' Brand Hearing Protection - Discount Pricing Available thru May 28

Instrumental music played at high volumes is known to have long-term hearing loss effects. We encourage students to protect their ears by way of using quality earplugs, and we have partnered with Vibes Hi-Fidelity Ear Plugs to provide high quality hearing protection at a reasonable price.

Normally $28.95 per pair, Vibes is offering special pricing of just $17.00 per pair (+ nominal processing fee) for Union H.S. Students!

ORDER NOW thru May 28

ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED TO UNION H.S. AND DISTRIBUTED BY OUR STAFF.‎

MORE INFO ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:

Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs (seen on TV's Shark Tank) are discreet, reusable earplugs designed for musicians. Instead of blocking and muffling sound like traditional foam earplugs, Vibes reduce the volume of loud live music to a safer and more comfortable level that prevents permanent hearing damage, while still allowing you to hear yourself and the rest of the ensemble play clearly. ‎‎

Each pair of Vibes also includes:‎‎

• Three sizes of interchangeable eartips to ensure a proper fit for any sized ear‎‎

• Attachable cord that allow the earplugs to be hung around the neck and prevents them from getting lost‎‎

• Pocket-sized carrying case‎‎

Vibes are trusted by over 300 of the country's top high school and college band programs (including schools like U of Alabama, U of Texas, U of Georgia, and Okahoma State), professional orchestras, military bands, independent WGI ensembles, and DCI drum corps.‎‎