Announcements 12/15

1)  Christmas concert tomorrow night at 7 pm.  Free admission, everyone is invited.  Band students need to be there at 6:30 for warm-up.  Concert attire: no jeans, hats, guys wear a collared shirt, ladies if you wear a dress keep it conservative.

2)  Everyone is invited to bring finger foods for the reception immediately after the concert.  Bring them backstage before the concert begins.  We will have tables set up.  Everyone is also invited to stay and eat after we have put the tables back out for school the next day.

3)  The Final Exam this week is to play all 12 scales and the chromatic scale memorized.  We have been working these scales every day during class, so there is no excuse not to know them by now.

4)  A big "Thank You!" to everyone who helped out with the Breakfast with Santa.  It ran very smooth and was in my opinion a success.  It is great to do this as a fundraiser, but even more it is a just a small way to give back to the community that supports us.  Speaking of which...

5) Another "Thank You!" to all of those who brought canned goods for the Band's entry in the Canned Creation competition.  Please feel free to go to the main foyer of the school before or after the concert tomorrow night to see the creation.  Also, it is never too late to bring more canned goods tomorrow.  All of these will go to a good cause.  

Milk and OJ for Breakfast with Santa

All of a sudden, we are in need of Milk, Chocolate Milk, and Orange Juice for the Breakfast with Santa fundraiser this weekend. I am asking the different sections to bring some to school either today after school, or tomorrow (Friday) so that we can have enough for Saturday.
Woodwinds - Chocolate Milk

Brass - Milk

Percussion and Guard - Orange Juice
You don't need to get the gallon size, just the Quart size of each drink. I really appreciate your help in making this a great community fundraiser!

B-Ball Concessions

Just a reminder that the Band is doing concessions at tomorrow's (Tues, the 10th) basketball game. Those who volunteered, you need to be there at 5 pm. If you can't be there at 5 pm, let me know.
We might need a couple of more parents if you are able to come

Dress warm

Meet at the school at 2:30 if you are riding the bus.  Everyone else, get to the Soul Harbor church by 3:30.  Yes, 3:30. I don't want to stand out in the cold any more than we have to. We will stay on the bus as long as we can.  I want everyone wearing gloves, including brass and percussion.   Everyone needs to wear as many layers as can fit underneath the uniform.

I know it's cold, and I know there may not be as many people out there as usual, but let's still go out there and get the community of Medina in the Christmas spirit with a good show!   

Updates

As of right now, the parade is still on, and we are still planning on attending.  I will continue to keep an eye on the road conditions, and keep an ear out for any other news.

 

Also, the All-West Help Session that was scheduled at UTM tomorrow has been cancelled, and will not be rescheduled.  

St. Louis Trip Refund

If you went on the St. Louis trip, we were expecting a $35 refund for everyone who paid to go. I now have that refund.
You will need to either come by yourself or get your child to come to the Band Room and sign by their/your name to receive the refund money

Announcements 12/1

1)  We originally moved our Booster meeting to This Tuesday at 6:30 to avoid conflicts with the school play on Thursday.  Now the 6th grade concert that was originally scheduled for last Tuesday has been moved to this Tuesday because of the weather last week.  That means we need to push the meeting to 7:30 (but still on Tuesday) and make it a quick one.  The main thing we will be talking about is the Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 14.

2)  Jazz Band meets this Monday after school.  It will return to Tuesday next week.

3)  For those trying out for All-West, I will need the $10 audition fee by the end of this week.

4)  We have afterschool rehearsal for the parade this Thursday.  It should be pretty quick.  The only reason to have it is to get the percussion in with the band since they are in separate classes.  There will be plenty of time for those that are in the play to get ready before show time.

5)  This Saturday is the parade.  We will have a bus here for those who need to ride it.  For those riding the bus, report time is 2:30 in the Band Room.  For those who can find their own way there, you will need to meet at the Lighthouse church at 3 pm.  You will need to take your uniform home with you Friday and show up dressed in uniform.  Instruments will be brought on the instrument trailer to the church.  All students will be wearing Santa hats.  Also, it is supposed to be cold Saturday, so wear something warm underneath the uniforms.

6)  Last Tuesday, we set up the annual Band Christmas Tree in the Band Room.  As we have done in the past, we will begin collecting canned goods to participate in the Beta Club's Canned Creation competition.  Bring in canned goods over the next couple of weeks, and we will be able to build a big creation, but more importantly do our part to help out those in need this holiday season.