If anyone is interested in doing this at Hayfield, please let me know . . .
Lorraine
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From: Margi and Bill Flynn <my4flynns@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Subject: BAND/STRINGS UPDATE #5
From: Margi and Bill Flynn <my4flynns@verizon.net>
Date: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Subject: BAND/STRINGS UPDATE #5
(11/23/09) From Beth Reed.
At Lake Braddock Secondary, on Wednesday, December 2, we want to invite all students and parents to join in the efforts to help save Strings and Band in the elementary schools. Students showing their concern makes a huge impact on the county board of supervisors. They need to visually see that our community cares about these programs.
What you can do:
1) Meet OUTSIDE Lake Braddock Secondary at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd @ Door 14
2) Dress warmly but if you have Band or Orchestra Spiritwear or a concert uniform please wear it.
3) Bring an appropriate poster or sign. Possible thoughts for signs:
"It begins with me!" (If elementary student.)
PLEASE DISSEMINATE TO YOUR PARENTS
Dear Students and Parents:
At Lake Braddock Secondary, on Wednesday, December 2, we want to invite all students and parents to join in the efforts to help save Strings and Band in the elementary schools. Students showing their concern makes a huge impact on the county board of supervisors. They need to visually see that our community cares about these programs.
What you can do:
1) Meet OUTSIDE Lake Braddock Secondary at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd @ Door 14
2) Dress warmly but if you have Band or Orchestra Spiritwear or a concert uniform please wear it.
3) Bring an appropriate poster or sign. Possible thoughts for signs:
"It begins with me!" (If elementary student.)
"Save Strings and Band!"
"Save the music!"
"Don't let the music be silenced!"
"Face the music... don't cut band and strings!"
"I started Orchestra/Band at __________ (insert local elementary school) in ___ grade. Look at me now!"
"I Heart (actual heart) band or strings!"
"Don't let the music be silenced!"
"Face the music... don't cut band and strings!"
"I started Orchestra/Band at __________ (insert local elementary school) in ___ grade. Look at me now!"
"I Heart (actual heart) band or strings!"
"Product of: [Elementary School Name]" (Example: Product of: WHITE OAKS BAND)
4) Bring empty instrument cases for effect.
We want to be a respectful crowd so the signs are better than yelling or screaming.
We ask that this be a silent demonstration!
The event should be over by 7:15 pm. Thanks for all you to support music and the arts; may our voices be heard on December 2nd.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lorac Lawton at: lawton1989@verizon.net
4) Bring empty instrument cases for effect.
We want to be a respectful crowd so the signs are better than yelling or screaming.
We ask that this be a silent demonstration!
The event should be over by 7:15 pm. Thanks for all you to support music and the arts; may our voices be heard on December 2nd.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lorac Lawton at: lawton1989@verizon.net
Margi Flynn
703-866-4893
