Announcements 6/28/20

1)  With Band Camp not happening in July now, it's time to get creative on how we can keep our musical and physical abilities improving before we are able to get back together.  Students, talk to your section leaders about some ways that could help you stay sharp musically, and some ways that we could keep in shape while keeping it fun.  Then the leaders can share any ideas with me so that we can fine tune them.  Remember we will be re-evaluating at the end of July what the next month or so of Band will look like. 

2)  The props team will still meet Monday night at 6:30 to work on the props.

3)  The email I received from Thomas Tours regarding hotels opening back up slowly was that the hotels were hoping to get the refunds out to all the groups "very soon".  This is a good time to let you know how refunds will be handled when they do come in.  We will set up times at the front office of the high school where the school bookkeeper and administration can help me give refunds out in an organized manner.  For those not going to the Rose Parade:  Only money paid out of your pocket will be refunded, so double check your checkbook to make sure we are paying you back the correct amount.  Any money raised by fundraisers will go back into the general Band account.  For those going on the Rose Parade:  You have the option of receiving back money that you paid for the NY trip, or transferring it straight into your Rose Parade trip account.  Any money raised by NY fundraisers will be automatically transferred to your Rose Parade account.  More details will come when we get a definite date for the refunds.  

Announcements 6/21/20

1)  Our final June rehearsal will be this Wednesday at the same time and places as the last few weeks.  Leaders have been doing such a great job, and I have appreciated the great attendance at these rehearsals!

2)  Props team will meet on Tuesday this week at 6:30.

3)  Remember to stay vigilant with your social distancing especially at school.  Many states are seeing an increase in cases the last few days so we don't need to get lax while we are at rehearsal.  

4)  To all the Band Dads:  Happy Father's Day!  Your help and support of your children in the band means the world to me, and to your children!  

Announcements 6/14/20

1)  Our third June rehearsal will be this Wednesday with the same times and social distance procedures as the last two.  The Leadership team has done an outstanding job running these sectionals the last two weeks, and I thank everyone for the extra effort that you are putting in to give us a head start to the year!

2)  The props build team will meet again Monday at 6:30.  If anyone knows of a company or individual that could donate some 3/4 inch plywood, that is the first bit of material we need to get started on our projects.  We are looking for approximately 10 boards that are 8 ft by 4 ft.  

3)  I am still in search of a way to perform our parade songs.  If you noticed on the press release about the 4th of July Celebration, the city of Medina specifically mentioned "there will be no activities before the fireworks display due to social distancing requirements."  I will continue to contact the city to make sure they know we are itching to perform for the community whenever we get the opportunity. 

Announcements 6/7/20

1)  We are having our second summer rehearsal this Wednesday at the same times as last week. I will repost those times this Tuesday.  I thought rehearsal went well this past week - the section leaders worked hard and deserve credit for making the rehearsal run effectively!  However, there is one thing we need to improve on - keep the social distancing procedures in mind.  It was great to see so many of you light up at seeing your friends you haven't seen in a while.  But... while at a school event, you have to refrain from hugging and high-fiving, etc.  Now this is what we call a good problem, but it is still something we need to do a better job of until this unknown danger either passes or we find out more about it. 

2)  The parents who are interested in working on props will meet outside the Band Room Monday night at 6:30.  We will go over what we are building and brainstorming on how to do it.