July 2017 Newsletter
Smack in the middle of the summer, the marching band performed in three parades over the 4th of July. They did an awesome job! In case you missed them, you can view the video on our Facebook Page. Everyone gets a few weeks off and then we spin up the Marching Trojan Pride Band Camp and Beginning Band on the 31st!
Speaking of the calendar, we've added the calendar to the main blog. You can add it to your own calendar using iCal or HTML. This gives us a bit of flexibility to add/update events and everyone's calendar is updated.
The Band Booster Meeting this month was held at Gelsosomo's in Highland. Thank you to everyone who attended.
The last day of band camp, August 11th will be a fun day. We'll start the evening practice a little early with a cook-out for the kids. The kids will practice for a while and then we'll invite the parents to come out for Parent's Night at 8pm. There, you can get an up close and personal look at what your kid has been doing for the last two weeks.
As always, you can watch the band at any of their practices via the bike trail.
Punctuality is very important for band camp. If the practice time is 7:30, your child needs to be ready to start at 7:30. That means, they should be there about 15 minutes early.
If your child needs a ride to/from band camp, please let us know. We have band parents who are available to do some carpooling. We would gladly help with transportation.
On contest Saturdays, we will ask for some donations to help feed the kids on the long days. Water, fruit, chips and dessert are needed for each contest day. The boosters will provide Bandwiches. We need to feed 29 kids and the helpers/roadies, we'll try and have 2-3 folks each week for each item. Thank you in advance!
We are in need of 12 LARGE suitcases to borrow in order to pack the marching uniforms for Disney. If you have one we can borrow, please send us an email and let us know!
Enjoy your summer! See you July 31st!
Next Booster Meeting: August 14th, 7pm in the band room
Speaking of the calendar, we've added the calendar to the main blog. You can add it to your own calendar using iCal or HTML. This gives us a bit of flexibility to add/update events and everyone's calendar is updated.
The Band Booster Meeting this month was held at Gelsosomo's in Highland. Thank you to everyone who attended.
What is a Band Booster?
Quite simply, a Band Booster is you, the band parents/friends/family. You don the hat of cheerleader, fundraiser, water provider, seamstress, event planner, chaperones and/or pit crew. We play many roles to help support our bands. We can't be successful without the help of you. We meet every 2nd Monday of the month to talk about upcoming events and things going on with the band. This is the place to find out how you can help, the place to make your voice heard. Our next meeting will be August 14th in the band room. Come join us!Band Camp
Mr. Blocker is hard at work getting the show music set up for this year's show! We're very curious as to what the kids will be performing this year! Every year we order t-shirts to support the show. Order forms will be sent home with the kids on the first day of band camp. For the student, please just indicate the size, their shirts are covered by their band fees. Friends and family are invited to buy shirts as well and support the band by wearing the shirts to their performances! Shirts run either $10 or $12 depending on size.The last day of band camp, August 11th will be a fun day. We'll start the evening practice a little early with a cook-out for the kids. The kids will practice for a while and then we'll invite the parents to come out for Parent's Night at 8pm. There, you can get an up close and personal look at what your kid has been doing for the last two weeks.
As always, you can watch the band at any of their practices via the bike trail.
Punctuality is very important for band camp. If the practice time is 7:30, your child needs to be ready to start at 7:30. That means, they should be there about 15 minutes early.
If your child needs a ride to/from band camp, please let us know. We have band parents who are available to do some carpooling. We would gladly help with transportation.
Marching Season Helpers Needed!
We will need at least 10 parents to help with moving the kids on and off the field for their performances. If you can help, please let us know!On contest Saturdays, we will ask for some donations to help feed the kids on the long days. Water, fruit, chips and dessert are needed for each contest day. The boosters will provide Bandwiches. We need to feed 29 kids and the helpers/roadies, we'll try and have 2-3 folks each week for each item. Thank you in advance!
Highland Marching Invitational
On September 16th, Highland will host about 8 bands in a marching contest. The ads in the programs are a huge fundraiser for the band. We will be sending out ad forms this month. Please share with local businesses. These ads are seen by everyone who attends the marching contest. You can also place a happy ad in honor of your child! This event also requires all hands on deck. From helping move bands to their practice areas and to the field, selling raffle tickets, serving lunch to the band directors and providing water for the marchers.Disney Updates
Thanks to everyone who turned in all your paperwork. If you've not paid for Not so Scary or your T-shirts, please bring payment to first day of Band Camp 7/31. If you would like to use your student account balance, please let us know. Emails will go out this week with flight information.We are in need of 12 LARGE suitcases to borrow in order to pack the marching uniforms for Disney. If you have one we can borrow, please send us an email and let us know!
Notes from the Director
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped out at the parades, they went very well this year.Enjoy your summer! See you July 31st!
Next Booster Meeting: August 14th, 7pm in the band room
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