Hi everyone! Thanks, Jason, for giving us the opportunity to blog. I'm proud to be part of the band booster board, along with Julie Dennis, Debbie Hayes and Becky Chappel. Our trustees are Rick Kobylarz, Julie Belmont, Cindy Joseph, and Jay and Lynn Harrison.
Jason was pleased (and should be) with last year's events such as "getting a medal for the second time after only two years attending marching band festival, the numbers of kids attending solo and ensemble festival, the smokin' jazz band, Irish Band, technology class; the fantastic entertainment of Howellpalooza and Collage Concert" - and this year is shaping up to be even better! I can't wait to see what Jason and the bands have in store for us. It's gonna be an awesome year!
To start off the year, I have news from the Majorettes. Jessica Hayes and Kayla Dillon each won their overall title for their age division at the national competition! Way to go girls!
IMPORTANT NEWS - Students, please have your parents read this section regarding uniforms and tailgates!
MARCHING BAND UNIFORM FITTINGS - FRESHMEN or any others new to the band program - We kindly ask that you stay after band practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, to be fitted for your uniform. We will have several volunteers available to get this done as quickly as possible. If you cannot stay after on that day, we will also be able to fit you on Thursday, August 31. August 31 is also the 9th grade orientation day at the Freshman campus. We will be in the band room each day from 9:30 am to approx. 11 am.
TAILGATE - The place to be on Friday, August 25, beginning at 4:30 pm! We need some donations for our menu of Tacos and fixings! We would like to get some donations of shredded cheese, lettuce, soft taco shells, and lemonaid mix. Please call or email Julie Dennis to let her know what you can bring at 517-303-4850, email http://www.blogger.com/. We won't ever turn down a dessert, so you are welcome to send those in also. Parents, you are encouraged and welcomed to join us! Bring your own chair; we meet on the lawn outside the band room. If you cannot send in plates, napkins, cups, or food, we gladly accept gifts of cash to pay for the dinner. A donation jar will be on the table. See you Friday!
If you have any questions about band booster events, please give me a call at 548-2324 or email http://www.blogger.com/.
Margaret Bigham
