HSS Band 2010-11.30 Tiny Tots at Ft. Belvoir next Tuesday the 21st

Dear Band Boosters,

GREAT concert last Thursday evening ~ congrats to all our students ... and Mr. Burke ... for a wonderful performance. If you'd like to order a professional recording of the concert, see the attached form from Ron Art Associates. (And, thanks to Band Dad Che Russell, we also have some links to videos on YouTube .... look for those on the band booster blog later this week.)

The Tiny Tots concert last Friday morning was also a real treat ~ our high-school students put on an entertaining and festive show for the preschool and kindergarten audience! The students were wonderful ambassadors for our school in general, and especially the band program.

And, next week, we get to take Tiny Tots on the road for the first time ever -- Hayfield band has been invited to perform at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School. We will need some parents to help with equipment and costumes. If you are interested in helping load equipment; chaperoning on the bus; or meeting us at Ft. Belvoir elementary, please let me know. (If you plan on driving yourself, please let me know and I can get you instructions for security check and directions to the school/parking/ etc.)

Hayfield High School Band Field Trip to Ft. Belvoir Elementary School Tuesday, December 21, 2010

12:36pm - Students report to band room (Students will miss 7th period/ Band Class for Wind Ensemble students)

Truck arrives

Students and parents load truck with equipment and instruments and costumes

1:15pm - Truck leaves for Ft. Belvoir (Has to go to Tulley Gate on Route 1)

1:30pm - Buses with students (with instrument and music) and chaperones leave for Ft. Belvoir (Beulah Rd Gate)

1:45pm - Buses and truck arrive at Belvoir ES; students can help unload truck

2:30pm - Concert

3:30pm - Some band students deliver candy canes to classrooms; some students help load truck; then enjoy pizza & drinks

4:30pm - Truck and buses return to Hayfield (everyone can come back to Hayfield through the Beulah Rd. Gate)

4:45pm - Unload truck/buses; put away instruments and costumes

5:00pm – Dismissed

Don't forget: Tiny tots music, instrument, festive clothing, costume(for characters) , And.....a festive attitude! Please have your child report and leave promptly. If you intend to pick your child from the event, please follow the policy for leaving from an event, found in the band handbook.

Finally, congratulations to ALL the students who auditioned for All-District Band at West Potomac this past weekend! Special congratulations to the following students who were selected for the All-District Band:

All District Wind Ensemble 2011

Kathleen Taylor, Sonia Romero, Alex Ayala, Kristian Robinson, Justin Russell

All district Symphonic Band 2011

Breesa Capel Michael Monaco

Alternates 2011

William Haas 1^st alt Jennifer Richards 2^nd alt and Eric Dubay 3rd alt

I hope you and your families are enjoying this busy, festive time of year. As always, if you have questions, ideas or suggestions, I'd love to hear from you.

Humbly serving our kids and proud to be a band parent,

Lorraine
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FRUIT ARRIVED AND HAS BEEN UNLOADED (Wed 1pm)

Hi Band Boosters ...

fruit truck arrived early ... and has been unloaded (thanks to Ken Lichtman and Ed Capel!!!!)

If you'd like to pick up fruit today, stop by the loading dock from about 2-3pm

Otherwise, see you before or after the concert tomorrow.



Lorraine

HSS Band 2010-11.29 FRUIT Tomorrow! Concert THURSDAY

Hi Band Boosters,

Just a reminder that our fruit order is scheduled to arrive tomorrow: Wednesday, December 8 at around 2pm. Contact our Fruit-Sale Chair Linda Lichtman if you can help unload the truck or if you have questions about pick-up; etc. '['worker bees' to help unload are GREATLY appreciated!]

HOW TO PICK UP YOUR FRUIT ORDER:
Wednesday: You'll be able to pick up your fruit soon after the truck is unloaded. Linda has offered to stay for a little while for anyone who wants to come by Wed afternoon to get their order (send her an email if you'd like to connect with her ahead of time).

Thursday: Come before or after the concert ... the concert starts at 7pm; students report at 6pm ... fruit pickup will be from 6pm - 6:45 and then after the concert. IF YOU CAN HELP LINDA WITH FRUIT DISTRIBUTION, please send her an email.


Concert Thursday at 7pm; students report at 6pm wearing their concert finery (tuxes for boys; concert dress for girls)


All-District Band Auditions Saturday at West Potomac HS: check this link for details (including audition times for each student): http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id34.html


Tiny Tots Friday morning ~ Thanks to those who've said they can help - see you around 8:45 - 9am in the band room

Senior Photos: At the final concert of the year in June, we present a slide show recognizing all our seniors. This year, Mark Sudik has volunteered to create the slide show. We have a LOT of seniors ; so this is a big task (thanks, Mark!). It is not too early to send him photos for the slide show: a 'baby' picture; a 'middle-years' picture; and a senior picture. You can email your digital photos to Mark --or contact him with questions



I love to hear from you; let me know if you have questions or comments or ideas about band ....

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.28 Fruit Truck Wed Dec 8; Concert Dec 9

Happy December, Band Boosters!

Oranges are Coming! Oranges are Coming!
(and grapefruit too!)
Our fruit order is expected to be delivered on Wednesday, December 8 at approximately 2pm. We will need volunteers (students and parents) to help unload the truck. If you can be there, please email Linda Lichtman to let her know; please also provide your cell-phone number so that she can notify you of any last-minute changes (last year, the truck arrived a few hours ahead of schedule; some years the truck has arrived late .... give Linda your cell # if you'd like her to contact you to let you know of any changes). Many hands truly make light labor in this case; so if you can help out it is GREATLY appreciated. Meet by the loading dock on the side of the school facing 7-11 and the bank.

HOW TO PICK UP YOUR FRUIT ORDER:
Wednesday: You'll be able to pick up your fruit soon after the truck is unloaded. Linda has offered to stay for a little while for anyone who wants to come by Wed afternoon to get their order (send her an email if you'd like to connect with her ahead of time).

Thursday: Come before or after the concert ... the concert starts at 7pm; students report at 6pm ... fruit pickup will be from 6pm - 6:45 and then after the concert. IF YOU CAN HELP LINDA WITH FRUIT DISTRIBUTION, please send her an email at

We did order a few extra boxes of fruit, so if you're interested in some last-minute sales, talk to Linda.

DRUMLINE PARENTS MEETING: Dec 7 at 6:30pm
On Tuesday, December 7, at 6:30pm there will be an information meeting for parents of "high school drum line" members (including the few middle-school aged students). The meeting will be a brief information sharing and parent organization session, preparing for the drum line competitive season.

TINY TOTS CONCERT: Friday, December 9 (9:30am)

We'll need a few parent volunteers to help with costumes, etc. for the Tiny Tots Concert on Dec 9 at Hayfield. Send me an email if you can be there to help out.

LOOKING AHEAD: Tiny Tots on the Road ~ Tuesday, December 21 Tiny Tots is taking a road trip to perform at Ft. Belvoir elementary school; we'll need a few parent volunteers to help chaperone/load instruments/etc. If you're interested, send me an email.

DISTRICT BAND AUDITIONS

Good luck to all our students as they reherase and prepare for the All-District Band Auditions coming up on Saturday, December 11. (Details about audition times will be posted online; check the band web site for details as it gets closer.)

COOL PICTURES!

Dr. Kinder continues to post pictures of the Band (most recently from Stone Bridge game): at ttp://www.hayfieldpictures.com/Band

And Bao Nugyen posted more wonderful photos from the end of the marching band season (including Seniors!) on our Shutterfly site: (THANKS, Bao!)

Photos: http://hayfieldband.shutterfly.com/

Continue to check the band web site for rehearsal schedules and breaking news.

Humbly serving our kids,

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.27 It's a "GO" for Friday's game ... Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi Band Families --

marching band will send a Pep Band to the game Friday ....
here are the details from Mr. Burke:


Hayfield-Stonebridge Football Game
Stonebridge High School 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, Va 20147
11:00am – Report to Band Room
11:30am – Depart for Stonebridge (site may change to Madison High School if the field
is affected by weather in the next 48 hours. Madison High School is;
2500 james madison drive, Vienna, Va, 22181) We will still go if it's raining, and sit
on the bus until it stops raining.
1:30pm – Game Begins
5:30pm-- Return to Hayfield.
Stow away equipment, then dismissed.
Don't forget:
Movies, lunch, snack money, Warm clothes, rain coat, instrument,
And.....A winning attitude!
Please have your child report and leave promptly. If you intend to pick your child from the event, please follow the policy for leaving from an event, found in the band handbook.


Have a wonderful, Happy ... and safe ... Thanksgiving!

And, here are a few Thanksgiving quotes:

Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action. ~W.J. Cameron

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. ~Cicero

Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants. ~Kevin James


Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.26 Is student available for away game Friday, Nov 26?

Hi Band Boosters,

Friday Football Playoffs: Can you be there?
Congrats to the football team for AMAZING win over Washington-Lee on Friday! The team will play this Friday, November 26 at Stonebridge in Loudon County in the afternoon. Mr. Burke wants to know how many band students would be able to attend the game: please email him at patrick.burke@fcps.edu to let him know if you (your student) can attend.

Trip Payment Due
Reminder that second payment for spring trip to Orlando was due 11/15/2010: payment of $166; checks made payable to: Hayfield Secondary School

Rehearsal Schedule: check the band web site for info on jazz band; pit orchetra; and drumline

Cool Links:
Channel 9 included a quick look at the band at Friday's football game; check out the coverage of Hayfield vs WL (about 1:54 into this clip) ..(Thanks, James H for sharing this!):
http://www.highschoolsports.net/local/Washington

Dr. (Captain) Kinder continues to post great photos from school events, :
http://www.hayfieldpictures.com/

Senior Slide Show:

At the final concert of the year in June, we present a slide show recognizing all our seniors. This year, Mark Sudik has volunteered to create the slide show. We have a LOT of seniors (there were 27 in marching band for instance); so this is a big task (thanks, Mark!). It is not too early to send him photos for the slide show: a 'baby' picture; a 'middle-years' picture; and a senior picture. You can email your digital photos to Mark --or contact him with questions -- at msudik@verizon.net

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday this week! One of the many, many things I'm thankful for are the terrific students, parents, and teachers in the Hayfield band program; thanks for all you do!

Humbling serving our kids,
Lorraine

HSS Band 2010-11.25 Reminder from Mr. Burke; Senior pictures for end-of-year concert

Dear Band Boosters,

Please see this note from Mr. Burke about attendance for marching band at football game(s):

The marching band will continue to attend the games in support of the football team, and in accordance with the commitment we made at the beginning of the season with regard to grades.

If the football team wins this Friday night, Nov. 19, then the next game will be either Friday, Nov. 26 or Sat. Nov. 27. This will be a volunteer participation game since it is a Holiday weekend. A poll will be taken on Monday, Nov. 22 to gauge attendance for the game. If we get enough members to go, we will go. This game will not affect grades.

I know there are commitments that may conflict with these games. The best policy is to let Mr. Burke know as soon as possible, so something can be worked out.

SENIOR SLIDE SHOW: end-of-year concert

To ALL band members: Wind Ensemble; Symphonic Band; Marching Band; Color guard; etc.

At the final concert of the year in June, we present a slide show recognizing all our seniors. This year, Mark Sudik has volunteered to create the slide show. We have a LOT of seniors (there were 27 in marching band for instance); so this is a big task (thanks, Mark!). It is not too early to send him photos for the slide show: a 'baby' picture; a 'middle-years' picture; and a senior picture. You can email your digital photos to Mark --or contact him with questions -- at msudik@verizon.net

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the game tonight - Go Hawks!

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.24 Home Football Game Friday - report 6:15p

Hi Band Boosters!

Congratulations to the football team for their awesome win over McLean last week! They'll be playing at home tomorrow, Friday the 19th, against Washington & Lee.

I've had some fun feedback about what a great job the band did in the stands last Friday at the game ... and they get the chance to do it again this week. Marching band students should report to the band room by 6:15pm on Friday. No uniforms; dress warmly. The band will perform before the game and in the stands during the game (no halftime show).

We will have just a few items of equipment to take out on the field; we've got two parents lined up to help (thanks Che and Mike A!); and the Dowells have again volunteered to rope off the stands (thanks Bettina and Rob!) ... if any one else can get there early (6:15pm) to help out, please let me know (we could use 1 or 2 more people to get the snacks and water to the field).

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Marching Band Award Dinner last week ... all the food was great; parents - and students - pitched in to help set up, serve, and clean-up; the students did a great job with their presentations; and I was reminded once again how fortunate we are to have Mr. Burke's leadership for the Band program ~ our kids benefit in many ways from participating in band. [NOTE: I have a few spoons and one nice round plastic container - perhaps used for cupcakes? left from the evening --- if you're missing some utensils or plasticware from the dinner, please let me know and I'll return them to you, all nice & clean!]

We're just a few weeks away from our December activities; mark your calendars for these events:

9 HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT -7pm
Fruit Delivery and pick up.
10 Tiny tots Concert (w.e.)10am

11 All District Band Auditions

West Potomac high school
21 Tiny Tots performance at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School


Thanks again for all the great support out there .... you all really put the 'boost' in Band Boosters!!

Humbly serving our kids,

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.23 Orange you glad ... one more chance!

Good Morning Band Boosters!
(I loved getting that extra hour of sleep this weekend; but when the alarm went off at 5:30 this morning, I was wishing for another hour!)

Our Fruit Sale Chair (thanks, Linda!) is giving us all another chance to order fruit: you can bring your order form to the marching band banquet Tuesday night, or send it into school with your band student through Tuesday. Wednesday is the absolute last day to send in orders, as the big order with Florida Citrus Grove must be called in so that we receive the fruit by December 9. Please spread the word to all band students. Remember: each student gets $5 credit on their student account for every box of fruit they sell.

Marching Band Award Banquet is Tuesday:

Marching Band Awards

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

6:00pm

Middle School Lecture Room

Families with last names beginning with the following letters are asked to bring the following:

A-L : a side dish or dessert litre of soft drink.
M-Z : a main dish and a litre of soft drink.


Congratulations to the Football Team for the win against Edison on Friday.

Their win means they'll play at McLean this Friday evening for the District Championship. The marching band will attend the game ... check the band web site for details about transportation, schedule, etc.. The info will be posted as soon as all the details are finalized.

Also check the band web site for rehearsal schedule for Jazz Band which starts this week.

And, a huge thank you to everyone who helped on Friday night .... we have a great group of parents who step up consistently to make things go smoothly. You can be proud of all that you do to help the band students; this program would NOT be the same without your help.

See you on Tuesday evening.

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.22 FRUIT ORDERS DUE TODAY

Hi Band Boosters,

Friendly reminder: please turn in your fruit orders today, November 5. (Forms and info are on the Fruit Sales page of the band web site: http://www.hayfieldbands.com/)

Football game Tonight with Senior Recognition: This is our last home game of the season, and the last marching band performance. Many thanks to everyone who's signed up to help, send in snacks, etc. (Of course, if the team makes it to the playoffs, we may get the chance to attend another game; the band will play in the stands but not perform their show.)

Also - thanks to our Flower Power Team: Atsuko Russell, Liz Holliday and Ceci Gunter for making the boutonnieres for tonight's game. (And, thanks, Twila Mack for making the effort to come by!)

I look forward to seeing you this evening; dress warmly!

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.21 Need help making (and spelling) boutinieres

Hi Band Boosters!
Congrats to the band for an EXCELLENT performance at VBODA on Saturday; and for doing such a great job leading the Hayfield Farm Halloween Parade on Sunday. I've received many grateful comments and positive reviews from the Hayfield Farm community ~ the parade wouldn't be the same without your contribution.

THANKS also to the amazing team of parents who stepped up to help on Saturday .... especially after our last-minute plea for more help. Everything went smoothly thanks to YOU!

This Week:
SELL FRUIT!! It's time to make your final push selling Florida Fruit ~ the orders are due Friday. If you need info or forms, check out the Fruit Sale page of the band web site (http://www.hayfieldbands.com/ ) or send me an email. You also can contact our Fruit Chair, Linda Lichtman. NOTE: when you submit your order, please make sure that your student's name is on the order and that you double-check that the correct amount of money is enclosed. (Thanks for your help!)

Senior Recognition Night is at Friday's football game (I've heard there's a fireworks show after the game!):
Atsuko Russell will lead the effort to make boutonnieres for all 27 of our graduating seniors. If you can help, please come to the band room from 5-6pm (we may stay later depending on how it's going!) on Thursday, November 4. (Parents of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors: It's a nice tradition if parents of younger classes help make the boutonnieres for the outgoing senior class. I'm all thumbs when it comes to this sort of thing, but Atsuko is a great instructor, and we had a lot of fun last year! )

Rehearsal schedule this week:
(NOTE - rehearse to 3:30p not 4:30p)

Wednesday, Nov.3, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Marching Band Reh.

Thursday, Nov.4,2:30pm-3:30pm, Marching Band Reh.
Parents helping with senior flowers 5-6pm in band room.
Friday, Nov.5, 6:00pm Senior Game.

next week:
Jazz Band tuesday and thursday.

Marching Band Awards Dinner:
Tuesday, November 9
6pm
Middle school lecture hall
Last names A-L: side dish or dessert/ plus one liter of beverage
Last names M-Z: main dish / plus one liter of beverage
(boosters will provide paper goods and ice -- if you can help set up, please arrive 5pm -- thanks!)


I look forward to hearing from you!

Lorraine

HSS Band 2010-11.20 Help Needed Saturday for VBODA competition

Hi Boosters,

A quick look at the sign-up for Saturday shows we're under-staffed for the VBODA competition at West Springfield HS

if you can help w/ equipment and/or chaperone, please consider signing up: http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband (or send me an email if that's easier for you, bandlsm@gmail.com)

here's a summary of the schedule:
Parent volunteers will start loading the truck and helping with uniforms at 7:15am.
Truck and buses (including chaperones) will leave at 8am
The performance is at West Springfield at 10am
We'll return at 12:30pm -- students will take uniform and instrument home for the Sunday parade

more details are on the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/

THANKS so much for all that you do!

If you have questions, please feel free to get in touch with me.

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.19 Fruit Sales; VBODA Competition; Parade

Hi Band Boosters,

Symphonic/Wind Ensemble/Marching Band: Fruit Sales
For all band members: It's another ORANGEs day for band members right now ... we're selling Florida ORANGES (and grapefruits too) .... reminder that the deadline for turning in Fruit Orders is coming up: November 5. Please plan on turning in all payments and orders by that day. The attached forms are helpful for organizing your order. Please double-check that your payment is enclosed and clearly labeled; and that your student's name is on the order. If you have questions, contact Linda Lichtman (our wonderful fruit sale volunteer this year!)

Marching Band: VBODA and Hayfield Farm Parade
The schedule for the VBODA competittion (Saturday) and the Hayfield Farm Halloween Parade (Sunday 1pm) are on the band web site.

Students report to school by 6:30am.
Parent volunteers will start loading the truck and helping with uniforms at 7:15am.
Truck and buses (including chaperones) will leave at 8am
The performance is at West Springfield at 10am
We'll return at 12:30pm -- students will take uniform and instrument home for the Sunday parade
Here's the full schedule:

Saturday, October 30

6:30am – Report to Gym for rehearsal.

7:15am – Dress.

8:00am – Depart for West Springfield High School

8:30am – Arrive at West Springfield High School

9:15am – Warm up.

10:00am – Performance. Then watch other groups

11:30am- Receive ratings, and then depart

12:30pm – Return to Hayfield. Take uniform and instrument home for parade on Sunday.

Sunday, October 31

11:30am – band room open for instrument pick-up

12:30pm – report to Hayfield Farm pool with uniform and instrument.

1:00pm –parade to park next to corner of Hayfield Farm and Telegraph rd.

1:45pm- Dismissed from parade. Bring uniform and instrument to school Monday.

Don't forget:

Black socks, black shoes, t shirt, shorts, lunch, money, morning snack and…………………… A Superior Attitude!

LOOKING AHEAD:
Thursday, November 4: We'll make boutonnieres for the seniors to wear at the game Friday, November 5 -- please consider helping us out (and thanks to Atsuko Russell for organizing and teaching us!)

CONCERT: December 9, 7pm - Make sure the guys have a tuxedo ready to wear and ladies have their concert dress.


As always, please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions - I look forward to hearing from you!

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.18 It's Time to Sell Fruit! (and send in trip payment #1)

Dear Band Boosters,

Thanks!
Can't start this note w/out thanking all the TERRIFIC volunteers who helped with this busy Homecoming & Competition Weekend -- from pizza and snacks on Friday afternoon; to the game and all the festivities Friday night; to the competition Saturday there were MANY hands helping out and making it all run smoothly ... and congrats to the students for a great job with multiple events: the neighborhood parade on Friday; providing great music for the game that night -- including putting on a wonderful show even though it was late and cold; and then concluding with a professional performance at the Oakton competition. The Hayfield Marching Hawks are a class act!

FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS: It's time to start selling fruit!

Many thanks to Linda Lichtman who has volunteered to chair the fruit sales this year. Information has come home with your students, plus there's info on the band web site

In addition, Linda has provided some order forms and a spread sheet for keeping track of sales (attached to this email and on the band web site). As a veteran band parent, she's developed and used these forms for several years -- they've greatly simplified the whole process of selling and tracking her children's fruit sales.

1. An EXCEL spreadsheet useful for tracking your sales. You enter the customer's information and quantity of fruit ordered, and the spreadsheet will calculate the amount of the sale. It also allows you to keep track of cash and checks received and shows the outstanding balance. Please print and return a completed copy of the spreadsheet with your order. Be sure that you have entered your student's name and your email and phone number in case we have any questions. (Fruit sales 2010.xls) [NOTE from Lorraine: This was REALLY helpful last year when it came time to tally the total fruit sales and place the order; this is a wonderful tool to use if you have more than just one or two orders to keep track of!]

2. A customizable WORD document that your parents can either print and fill in or download, modify, print and then circulate around their office. Choose either son or daughter or both if applicable, fill in your child's name, and the instrument he or she plays. You may want to further customize the form by stating in which band(s) he or she plays. Be sure to sign the bottom, under Thanks again. An order form is also attached for your convenience and can be printed on the back of the customizable document. (customizable fruit info.doc)

3. Additional order forms. (Fruit order form.doc)

ONE final note about fruit sales: Please make sure all payments accompany your order; and that checks and cash are clearly labeled. Double-check that the correct payment is included with your order, and please make sure your student's name and contact info are on the final order.

REMINDER: your students will earn a $5 credit applied to their students account for each box of fruit that is sold. DEADLINE: November 5.


DEADLINE FOR TRIP PAYMENT #1
The deadline for the first payment for the Orlando Trip was last Friday, October 15. If your students would like to attend the trip, please send in the first payment ASAP to reserve your spot. Information about the trip is on the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/ (Check for $166 made out to Hayfield Secondary School)

Schedule for the Week:
Tuesday,Oct.19, 6pm-8pm m.b.rehearsal
Wednesday,Oct.20, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b.rehearsal
Thursday,Oct.21, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b. rehearsal

Looking Ahead:
Marching Band VBODA competition: Saturday, October 30
Marching Band in Hayfield Farm Neighborhood Halloween Parade: Sunday, October 31 1pm
Marching Band Home Football Game (Senior Recognition Night): Friday, November 5
Marching Band Award Banquet: Tuesday, November 9


Once again -- a big thanks to all the hardy parents and student volunteers, who worked so hard this past weekend ... I think the announcer at Oakton was genuinely impressed by our outstanding HAWKS FLIGHT CREW ... and our big cheering section in the stands!

Please feel free to call or email with suggestions, ideas or questions.

Humbly serving our kids and happy to be a band parent,
Lorraine
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HSS Band P.S. ~ update and request from Hayfield alumna

Hi Band Boosters --

I forgot to include this item in the latest Booster Email ...

Our band students are special people and make a difference in the world ... one of our graduates from last year is now at Syracuse and participating in the marching band there (If you get a chance, check out the Syracuse marching band uniforms by the way; same as Hayfield's!!) Rebecca is partcipating in a fundraiser and asked if I could spread the word at Hayfield ... I'm happy to do so.

Here's the note from Rebecca with the details ....

Dear Band Boosters,

Many of you know I love marching and everything that else that the band gets involved in. One of the neat things that the Syracuse Marching band is doing is raising money for ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. On November 6th college marching bands from all over the country are marching for ALS. Please consider being a part of my team by donating money to this worthy cause. You can make a donation by going to my website:

http://web.alsa.org/site/TR/ALSEvent/UpstateNewYork?px=2885160&pg=personal&fr_id=7111


Thank you so much!

Rebecca Reed


Please feel free to share this information with friends or family that may be interested.

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.17 Busy Week: Practice; Homecoming; Oakton Competition

Hi Band Boosters,

Homecoming and a competition this week!

The schedule for the week is on the band web site (and below).

On Friday, the marching band students will stay after school. The boosters will feed them pizza and dessert; they will participate in a parade through the Hayfield Farm neighborhood at 5pm. When they return from the parade, they'll get ready for the football game (uniforms, etc.) as usual. At halftime, they'll participate in the Homecoming Activities, and then, after the football game, they'll perform their marching band show.

In addition to the usual volunteers for the football game, we need:

• volunteers to help serve pizza and drinks (setup around 3pm; serve 3:30-4:30; clean up)
• volunteers to send in desserts (about 4-5 people sending in 1-2 dozen cookies/brownies/etc.)

If you can help, please see the Homecoming Pizza & Dessert section on SignUpGenius: http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband or send me an email (bandlsm@gmail.com)

On Saturday, the performance is at 3pm; students report to our field to rehearse by 11:15am; parent volunteers are needed around noon when the students will dress in uniforms and we'll load the truck. Because of the Homecoming Dance that evening, the band will return to Hayfield directly after their performance; we'll need volunteers when they get back around 4:30 to help stow equipment and uniforms. (Thanks to all of you who have signed up on SignUpGenius for the competition; I've updated the site to reflect that the times have been set.)

Here's the link for the Oakton Classic: http://oaktonbands.com/oaktonclassic.cfm (This link is also in the Favorite Links section of the band booster blog.) There's info about schedules; directions; and purchasing tribute ads.

Schedule (from http://www.hayfieldbands.com/)

Tuesday,Oct.12, 6pm-8pm m.b.rehearsal
Wednesday,Oct.13, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b.rehearsal
Thursday,Oct.14, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b. rehearsal
Friday, October 15, 5pm parade, 6:00pm Homecoming Football Game.
Saturday, October 16, 3pm perforamce at Oakton M.B. Competition

October 16, 2010

Oakton Invitational Marching Competition

Oakton High School. 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, Va 22181

11:15am – Report to field. Rehearse

12:00pm – Dress for competition

12:45am – Depart for Oakton High School

2:10pm – Warm up

3:00pm – Performance. Then watch other groups.

3:45pm – Depart for Hayfield

4:30pm – Return to Hayfield

Stow away equipment and uniforms, then dismissed

Don't forget:

Black socks, marching shoes, t shirt, shorts, drinks,

And…..A Superior Attitude!

Please have your child report and picked up promptly. If you intend to pick up your child from the event, please follow the band policy for leaving from the event, found in the band handbook, at "hayfieldbands.com.

I hope everyone enjoyed the 3-day weekend; I know it was appreciated at the Monaco home!

Please let me known if you have questions, suggestions, or ideas ~ I look forward to hearing from you!

Humbly serving our kids and proud to be a band parent,

Lorraine

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HSS Band 2010-11.16 * Booster Meeting Thursday 7pm *

hi Band Boosters,

Here's the schedule of band events for this week:

For parents (of ALL band members: MB, SB, WE):
Thursday, October 7 at 7pm -- Band Booster Meeting in the band room
(agenda items include: Tag Day report; Spring Trip information; Treasurer's Report, Fruit Sale, etc.; meeting should be about 1 hour)

For MB students:
Tuesday, Oct 5: MB 6pm-8pm rehearsal
Wednesday, Oct 6: MB 2:30pm-4:30pm rehearsal
Thursday, Oct.7 MB 2:30pm-4:30pm rehearsal

Photos:

MB Banquet Slide Show: The MB banquet is scheduled for November 9, and Bao Nguyen has volunteered to put together a slide show for the dinner. If you have pictures you'd like to share with him, you can put them on a CD and send them to band. (Please deliver to Bao's daughter, Vina.)

(Looking Ahead) MB Senior Slide Show: Mark Sudik has volunteered to put together the senior slide show for June, and can start collecting pictures of your senior now (a baby picture and a senior picture). (If you're getting something together for the yearbook, now's a good time to send something to her as well. FYI SR Parents: Last day to order yearbook ads is Oct 15) If you can email digital images, that's best. msudik@cox.net

Many, many thanks to Bao, Karen Dubay, Che Russell, Jean Martelli, and Mike Adams for contributing to the Shutterfly site; we've got some wonderful pictures from this band season!

Here's the link and password: Site URL: http://hayfieldband.shutterfly.com/

And, for even more photos, here's the link to Dr. Kinder's site: http://www.hayfieldpictures.com/Band

MANY THANKS!
The marching band gave another great show at Friday's game last week, and contributed to a fun evening w/ their music before and during the game. Great job, students and directors! And a special note of congrats to the Middle School students who participated and did a great job too; it looks like we have a promising future for marching band!

And, amazing teamwork by our Band of Volunteers! There's a lot of equipment and instruments to move around, and we truly need every volunteer - I always fear I'm going to leave someone out, but many thanks to all these stellar parent volunteers: Che and Atsuko; Ed and Sabrena C; Mike A; Mike R; Jeff and Sundik; Richard; Kevin and Donna; Sol and Jocelyn - and son, Thomas!; Rob; Michelle; Dottie; Linda; Ralph; Robert ... with thanks to these families for contributing snacks & water: Rodriguez, Capel, Taylor, Gardner, Fabre, Russell, John, and Valdez.

FYI - Don't forget to check out the band booster blog now & then for more info: there are links to upcoming events (such as competitions); and other information. http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Lastly - I received some nice feedback from a parent who was running the bleachers over the weekend for exercise; she pointed out that the cleanest section of the stands by far is the Band Section -- so, hats off to all the students (and the parents who help) for being thoughtful and responsible.

I look forward to seeing you at the booster meeting on Thursday.

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.15 FYI for ALL band members: Attn Ladies with Concert Dresses; Band Booster Meeting 10/7; Spring Trip

Hi Band Boosters ~
Three items in this message for all band families (SB, WE, MB) ....

(1) Concert Dresses
we're currently measuring ladies for the black concert dress that is required for performances so we can place an order for the dresses ...

It would be helpful if some of the students could actually try on a dress to see which size would be best for them (when their measurements are between sizes) ...

if you have a Size 6, 8, or 10 and would be willing to let a few girls try it on for sizing, can you please let me know by email (bandlsm@gmail.com) and then send it to school w/ your daughter on Friday (band class is 5th and 7th period that day.)

(2) Fall Band Booster Meeting
Our Fall meeting is on the calendar for Thursday, October 7 at 7pm in the band room. Preliminary agenda items include: Tag Day Wrap up; Spring Trip preview; Homecoming plans; Yearly Calendar; Financial situation. If you have items to suggest for the agenda, please email me at bandlsm@gmail.com and I look forward to seeing you at the meeting!


(3) Spring Trip - Preliminary Info on Band Web Site
It's Orlando in 2011! Check out the interest form under the Spring Trip tab on the site. Interest Form


I look forward to hearing your comments, suggestions and questions -- feel free to get in touch with me.

Hawks Rock!
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.14 Measure for concert dresses; Schedule

Hi Band Boosters,

Here's a note from Mr. Burke about Concert Dress:

All students in band are required to wear a specific uniform for concerts. The first performance with the uniforms for this season will be December 7, 2010.

The gentlemen are required to wear a black tuxedo jacket with black tuxedo pants, a black bow tie, black cummerbund and a white tuxedo shirt. Parents of males are on their own to source this through local retailers. [In the past, JC Penny's has had good deals]

The ladies are required to wear a black dress sold by Stage Accents. We save on shipping by placing one large order. To prepare for the order, we'll have volunteers from Band Boosters in the classroom the first week of October to measure the ladies and take orders. If your daughter needs to order a dress this year, please send in a check for $65.00 made payable to Hayfield Band Boosters.

We're looking for some moms to help size the ladies or the concert dresses. If you can come into school during band class (5th or 7th period on Wednesday or Friday), please email me bandlsm@gmail.com and Mr. Burke at patrick.burke@fcps.edu

Note: 5th period is 10:32-12:05 and 7th period is 12:36-2:05.

Heres's the schedule for the week from the web site:

Tuesday, Sept.28, 6pm-8pm m.b.rehearsal
Wednesday, Sept.29, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b.rehearsal
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2:30pm-4:30pm, m.b. rehearsal
Friday, October 1, Home Football Game.


PICTURE ORDERS: Wednesday
Photographer will be in the band room on Wednesday, Sep 29 from 3pm - 7pm to take orders for photos. Bring your checkbook. From past experience, you also should be prepared to wait. A sales rep will meet w/ each person individually to look at proofs and take order.

HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Friday
Thanks to everyone who has signed up to help on Friday. It looks like we could use one more case of water; a few more parents to help with uniforms (NOTE - this includes having someone in charge of 'plumes' for the hats); and more people to move equipment before the game and at halftime. We especially need volunteers to help before the game: we've got ladders; a drumset; props; and lots of other stuff to get out onto the field. Here's the online signup: http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband or send me an email if you can help.

And - did you see the notice that, thanks to a promotion from Capital One, admission to the game on Friday is FREE. I'm guessing we'll have a good crowd!

As always, thanks for all your support ~ it makes a difference for the kids.

Lorraine
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HSS Band - THANKS and CONGRATS!

Dear Band Families,

Big round of applause and pat on the back to all the hard-working students and parents today and at Friday night's game!

Great teamwork from the Hawks Flight Crew ~ many thanks to all you dedicated volunteers!

(At the risk of leaving out a deserving name, I'm going to try to mention at least a few of you all ...!) Special thanks to Dottie and the other "uniform moms" - Atsuko, Jean, and Michelle - who've been sewing buttons and hemming pants to get the students ready. Thanks to: Mike, Sol, Che, Rob, Michael, Jeff, Jocelyn, Donna, Robert, and students Sarah, Taylor, and Angela for moving equipment. Thanks to the Fabre, Baetsen, Schuler, Stevenson, Palting, Gardner, and Richards families for providing snacks and water. Thanks to Don for driving the truck, and Ralph and Rob for riding along. It's great to see all the teamwork; please know how much your time is appreciated!

And, what great performances by our students Friday and Saturday ... the band just gets better & better with every performance ~ congrats on the 3rd-place finish in the tough III-A division in the competition today!

Hey, Mother Nature: take a hint from the Hayfield show -- The Four Seasons of Jazz -- there's more than one season .... it's time to ditch Summer and get to that nice cooler Autumn weather!

Hawks Rock!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.13 Rehearsals; Home Game; Herndon Competition

Hi Band Boosters,

 

Normal rehearsal schedule this week:

Tuesday:       6pm - 8pm

Wednesday:  2:30pm- 4:30pm

Thursday:      2:30pm - 4:30 pm

 

Home Game Friday Night against Yorktown: Students report at 6pm 

Thanks to all of you who've signed up to provide snacks; help w/ uniforms; etc.   There are still a few slots for equipment helpers; if you don't get a chance to sign up, but are available to help out during the game, feel free to lend a hand!   If you can help set up before the game, please arrive between 6 and 6:30pm.

 

Saturday: Competition at Herndon

Mr. Burke has posted the schedule for the Herndon Competition on the band web site  (I've added info for parent volunteers below):

 

8:40 am -- Students report to field to rehearse

 

9:30am -- Students dress for competition parent volunteers help with uniforms and load equipment onto truck

 

10:15am -- leave for Herndon  [NOTE - we need a few parents to chaperone on the buses; I just added the 'chaperone' item to SignUp Genius -- if you'd like to help out, feel free to sign up]

 

12:42pm --- performance; then watch other performances  [NOTE - parents may load equipment back on truck after performance]

 

3:30pm -- receive ratings

 

4:15pm -- depart for Hayfield

 

5:30pm -- return to Hayfield; stow equipment and uniforms; then dismissed

 

Students should remember:  black socks; black shoes; t-shirt; shorts; lunch; snack money and a Superior Attitude !

 

Please have your child report and leave promptly. If you intend to pick your child from the event, please follow the policy for leaving from an event, found in the band handbook.

Additional details:

There will be food concessions for sale; admission is $11 per person (ages 6 & under get in free)

Herndon is located at 700 Bennett Street Herndon VA 20170

more details about the competition at the Herdon web site:  http://www.herndonband.org/Showcase10.htm

 

Uniform Repair: Help Needed

We'll be working on finishing up uniform repairs this week during rehearsals -- if you can sew a seam; attach a button; or have other general sewing skills .. and if you're available to help ... please let Dottie Andrews know.  Dorothy.Andrews@fcps.edu

 

Tag Day THANK YOU!

Big thanks to everyone who helped make our second tag day a success -- we finished up several neighborhoods, and left the "Sorry we missed you" envelopes on hundreds more doors.  Mail-in donations are coming in, and we've collected over $13,000 so far!   Special thanks to Erin Fitzsimmons for all her work organizing everything, and thanks to Sabrena Capel for keeping track of all the money.

 

 

I hope the week is off to a good start for everyone ... I look forward to seeing you at one of our events this week!

 

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.12 Thanks for videos & pictures; Tag Day #2 Tomorrow

Hi Band Boosters,

Shutterfly
There are some great pictures - and videos - being added to the Shutterfly site; many thanks to Che, Jean, and Karen for sharing! Jean Martelli also let me know that she's ordered one of the Shutterfly books; if others want to see how the books turn out before they order one, she'll let us know when it comes in.

Che Russell also has kindly shared some videos from the Lee football game on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyWQzQQodWc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nosVyCslAA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs03eV9nHpM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q36UKEL39BU



Tag Day #2
It's time to hit the pavement again!
Students should be signed up and have a driver. If you have any questions, contact Erin Fitzsimmons at Dfitzsimmo@aol.com

Report to the band room by 8am to pick up assignments and change into band uniforms. (Yes ... there may be donuts!)

If you can help count money, please come to the drama room (across from band) around 1pm ... and bring your own calculator if possible. (If you're planning on being a money-counter, can you please send me an email to confirm .... thanks!)


Band Booster T-Shirts
I have a few band boosters t-shirts available for purchase: sizes S M L and 2XL .... $10/shirt. I'll have them with me at Tag Day tomorrow if you're interested.


I heard the band did a great job playing for the kids at Hayfield Elementary this week ~ good job!

Please feel free to share your questions, ideas, or suggestions with me anytime.

I look forward to hearing from you!
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.11 Rehearsals; Pictures; Tag Day #2; Pictures online; Looking ahead

Hi Band Boosters!

First - another big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped with the football game last week and our first, very successful, Tag Day. We should all be proud of a great team effort.

Here's the schedule for the week from the band web site (with some additional comments for band boosters) :

Tuesday, September 14 , 6pm-8pm, Marching Band Rehearsal

Wednesday September 15, 2:30-4:30pm,Marching Band Rehearsal
performance at Hayfield Secondary 1:15pm for 7th period [Students walk across the street; no rides needed]
Individual portrait pictures taken during MB rehearsal. [We could use 1 or 2 parents to help w/ uniforms; let me know if you're available ]

Thursday, September 16,2:30pm-4:30pm, Marching Band Practice


Saturday, September 18, 7:30am-2:00pm Tag Day

To get ready for Tag Day #2:

students should sign up on the poster in Mr. Burke's room AND ask a parent to be their driver
(If a group does not have a driver, the students will be re-assigned to other groups on Saturday.)

Parents - we'll need help counting money again; if you can help (from about 1pm-3pm) please let me know. (If you can Bring Your Own Calculator that helps out too.)



Band Booster T-Shirts are Here!
If you ordered a shirt, I'll be at rehearsal this evening around 5:45pm and again at 8pm when students leave with the orders. If I don't see you, I'll try to give your order to your student to bring home to you.

We have a few extra t-shirts for sale in sizes S, M, L and 2XL. The t-shirts are $10 (Checks made to: Hayfield Band Boosters) I'll have those with me at drop-off and pick-up for rehearsal tonight; track me down if you'd like to get a shirt.


Band Pictures Online

One of Hayfield's teachers, Dr. Kinder, also takes photos of school events for the Hayfield community. The photos are available at:
http://www.hayfieldpictures.com/

Here's a link to pictures of the band from the Lee game last Friday:

http://www.hayfieldpictures.com/Band/Band-Lee-91010/13744120_PSJiA#1005206634_hVCwm


And - thanks to those of you who've added to the Shutterfly site! If you have any questions about adding photos or comments, let me know. Also - if you'd like a copy of a photo, contact me directly and I can email you the file.


Looking ahead:
Saturday, September 25 is our first competition at Herndon. For more info about the competition, you can check out their web site at
http://www.herndonband.org/Showcase10.htm

or the schedule at: http://marchingbandcontest.org/index.php?file_add=event_detail&eventid=UQG2Z%2009QHF%20PLXGF%20YVZHW

NOTE: the schedule is subject to change as Herndon organizers finalize the entries; etc. When Mr. Burke gets the 'final' schedule, he'll put a note on the band web site with exact details. The day will go approximately as follows (based on last year's schedule; this year should be similar, but look for the final details from Mr. Burke):

students report to Hayfield and rehearse: 10:00am
students change into uniforms; students & parents load truck: 10:45am
leave for Herndon: 11:30am
performance at Herndon: 1:10pm
receive ratings: 4:30pm
depart for Hayfield: 5:15pm
arrive at Hayfield: 6:15pm (stow equipment, change, then dismissed)


I hope everyone has a productive and fun week ... Go Hawks!!

Lorraine

HSS Band 2010-11.10 Tag Day #1: Well Done!!

Dear Band Boosters,

THANK YOU to:

- all the band students who represented Hayfield and went door-to-door to hundreds of homes
- all the band parents who made the day possible by driving
- all the band parents who helped count money & helped with uniforms
- Erin Fitzsimmons, our Tag Day Chair who put this all together!

and all the generous donors .....

Grand Total for Tag Day #1 - 2010: $10,377.38

WELL DONE!

Go Hawks!

Lorraine
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HSS Band - Money Counters ...

Hi Band Boosters!

 

Great job at the game last night ~ students looked & sounded great; perfect football weather; awesome band of parent volunteers; and a great win by the team on top of it!

 

Tag Day teams have hit the road this morning ........ again: thanks to all the parent drivers who make it possible.

 

If you've offered to help count money: here are some last-minute details:

 

- if you can BringYourOwnCalculator (BYOC) that'd be helpful  (but not necessary; if you have an adding machine that'd be even better!)

 

- show up by 1pm (tag day teams are supposed to return between 1:30 and 2pm;  we need to be done by 2:30pm)

 

- we'll be working in the drama classroom (across from the band room)

 

THANKS!

 

Lorraine

 

HSS Band 2010-11.9 Thanks for all the help! Football game Friday/Tag Day Saturday

Wow -
what a terrific group of volunteers ... !!!

Truly - thanks to each & every one of you who helped with stapling and who drove to Island Creek Wednesday. From the siblings to students to parents to grandparents ... all your help was definitely needed and most appreciated.

Friday: first HOME football game; marching band report at 6pm. Parent volunteers who are helping with equipment before the game report between 6 and 6:30pm. Snack & water volunteers: you can send the donations w/ your band student; there will be coolers & snack bins in the band room. We could use a few more parent volunteers to move equipment onto the field at the start of the game; if you find you can help at the last minute, please feel free to join us.

Our band booster t-shirts are supposed to be ready tomorrow; If they arrive in time, I'll have them ready for distribution at the game.

Thanks to support from the Hayfield community, Friday's game was voted as the Fox 5 High School Game of the Week ... so, we'll welcome Fox 5 cameras to our field!

Saturday Morning: Tag Day #1 -- students and drivers report to the band room 7:30am to receive instructions, change into uniforms, and hit the road by 9:01am to knock on doors. All groups and drivers should be set and ready to go; contact Erin Fitzsimmons Dfitzsimmo@aol.com or me with any questions or changes.

Again - thanks to all of you who pitched in this week ... and thanks to those of you who've signed up to help this weekend.

Go Hawks!

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.8 Come Staple With Us: Tuesday during Band 6-8pm

Hi Band Boosters,

HELP NEEDED ~ It's time for our annual "Staple Party!"
To get envelopes ready for tag day, we need volunteers to come to the band room during band rehearsal Tuesday (Sept 7th) from 6pm-8pm. BYOS (Bring your own stapler); parents, siblings, friends are all welcome to help; this can be used for service hours for students. (There may be cookies . . . . !)
By the way, last year we received thousands of dollars in donations that came in from these "Sorry We Missed You" envelopes that are assembled at the Staple Party ... your help with this really benefits the entire band program.

We also need volunteers to help count money on Saturday afternoon, anytime between 1:30 and 3:30pm. Please let me know if you can help.

Drivers needed for Wednesday, September 8 after school.
The marching band students will perform at Island Creek Elementary to encourage band participation by the elementary-school students. We need parents to help drive students and instruments to the school. We'll meet by the band classroom door no later than 2pm. Students are dismissed at 2:05pm; we'll try to depart for Island Creek by 2:20pm. Please let me know if you can help ... and how many students/instruments you can fit.

If you haven't checked out our online volunteer sign-up, I invite you to look it over and give me your feedback. If you'd like to volunteer, but prefer not to use the online system, just send me an email to let me know what you'd like to do.

I hope everyone gets to enjoy this beautiful holiday weekend! I always have a tough time saying "good-bye" to summer; but it's fun to look forward to all the exciting things we have coming up this fall.

Please let me know if you have any ideas or questions about band.

Thanks for supporting the band students,
Lorraine

HSS Band 2010-11.7 Event Wed. 9/8; Shoe Orders; Tag Day preview

Hi Band Family,

After-school Event: Wed. September 8
The marching band will perform at Island Creek Elementary School Wednesday, September 8 right after school. This is a demonstration performance to get their 5th graders excited about band. We'll need some parent volunteers to help drive the students and their instruments to Island Creek, and back to Hayfield after the performance. If you can help, please send me an email to give us an idea of how many cars we'll have. On Wednesday, park in the back of the school, and meet outside the band room before 2pm. (Dismissal is at 2:05p; we'll try to leave by 2:20p)
Other details: the students will probably be asked to wear their band T-shirt; Mr. Burke will decide whether to have marching band rehearsal when they return from Island Creek, based on how much time they have.

Shoe Sales, Tuesday, September 7
The shoe rep will be at rehearsal on Tuesday, Sept 7 (6pm-8pm). The kids will get measured and we'll place the order. When the shoes come in, Mr. Burke will ask the kids to bring in a check. He'll announce the amount. (Checks made payable to Hayfield Band Boosters)


Tag Day is Coming: Saturday, September 11 7:30am - 3pm
Look for more details next week about our first Tag Day. Here's some basic info:

The groups are posted in the band room on the bulletin board in the front of the room. Students should have signed up with a group and contacted a driver. IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE to be a back-up driver, or can help drive, please let me know. (We're looking for a few more drivers to help out.)
Drivers will be contacted by phone before Saturday the 11th to confirm assignments and cell-phone numbers.

Students and drivers should arrive at the band room on Saturday morning between 7:30am and no later than 8am. The students will change into their uniforms and receive instructions. Parents will receive packets, including their neighborhood assignment, and Tag Day instructions.

Plan on arriving in your assigned neighborhood by 9am. (Don't knock on any doors before 9am; but do try to start as soon after 9:01am as possible.)
You can bring snacks and drinks with you; you may stop for a lunch break, but we encourage those breaks to be as brief as possible. (Fast food; not a sit-down restaurant!)

Return to the band room between 2pm and 3pm to turn in money and uniforms. We'll need some volunteers to help count money as it comes in; if you can help between 1pm-3:30pm, please let me know. (Thanks to those who have replied already!)

Then, give yourselves a pat on the back for a job well done; and get ready for Saturday the 18th when we do it all again!
Thanks in advance for all your work.

Keep checking the band web site for details about rehearsal schedules; events; and more.
Looking ahead:
Tuesday 9/7: Rehearsal 6p-8pm (measuring for shoes)
Wednesday 9/8: Performance at Island Creek 2:30; rehearsal until 4:30p (as time allows)
Thursday 9/9: Rehearsal 2:30-4:30
Friday: 9/10: First Football Game - students report at 6pm
Saturday: 9/11: Tag Day 7:30am - 3pm


I hope everyone enjoys a fun -- restful -- holiday weekend as we gear up for the start of another school year!

HSS Band correction: performance for orientation 9/3 7:00am - 8:15am

Hi Marching Band family,

Please note the correct time for the performance for orientation:
Friday, September 3, 7:00am-8:15am Performance for Orientation.

Sorry for the prior note that said 7:30am --- we have to set that alarm a little earlier tomorrow!

Looking ahead:
Next Saturday - September 11 -- is our First Tag Day.
Students should be signed up (posters are on the front wall of the band room), and each group should have a parent volunteer to drive.

Parents - we will need about 10-12 parents to help count and sort the money as it comes in on Saturday afternoon; from about noon to 2 or 3pm. (Exact details coming later; but, if you think you might be able to help, please let me know. Thanks!)


Enjoy the long weekend!

HSS Band 2010-11.6 Week 3: Marching Band Rehearsals; Video of Friday's performance; & more

Hi Band Boosters,

Marching Band Schedule this week (from the band web site):
Mon. - Thursday: Rehearsal 5pm - 8pm
Friday: Perform for Orientation, 7:30am - 8:30am (wear band t-shirt)

Great job at Performance on Friday
Congrats to all the students (and their directors!) for a great exhibition performance last Friday. In case you missed the performance (or if you'd like to see it again) ... Che Russell, one of our Band Dads, posted some videos on YouTube. Many thanks to Che for doing this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2wy4LgAF_U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYKJKV9aeaY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-p9NIZ00Y4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWOuOMqooPM .


Volunteer SignUp online: Check out our new volunteer sign-up online at SignUpGenius; choose the tasks and dates that work best for you. Please know how much ALL help is appreciated ... and really makes a difference for the band program.

Band Booster T-shirt orders: Send in your order form and payment to the band booster mailbox (on the wall near Mr. Burke's office) tomorrow. (Order form is attached.) If you're sending in the order tomorrow evening, please also send me a quick email to let me know what sizes/styles you're ordering so I can add them to the order. (Sorry for the quick deadline; if we get the order in tomorrow, we'll have the shirts before our first home game on Sept 10.)

As always, feel free to contact me with questions or ideas ... or just to say "hi!"

HSS Band 2010-11.5 NEW ~ Volunteer sign-up online!

Hi Band Boosters,

I'm really looking forward to seeing the marching band's performance this evening; I know they've been working hard the past 2 weeks!

As you may know, the marching band program needs lots of parent help to be successful. (You can learn about some of the different volunteer opportunities in our New Parent Brochure, available on the Band Booster Blog.)

This year we're trying a new online sign-up for volunteers. We'll be talking more about volunteering at the potluck tonight but, if you'd like to check out SignUpGenius before then, here's the link:

http://signupgenius.com/go/hssband

To use SignUpGenius, you first login .... which means providing an email address and creating a password. (Ugh - yes, sorry - another password!) Once you've got an account, you can sign up to volunteer; check back at your convenience; make changes to your sign-up, etc. SignUpGenius does not share your email address. (Alternatively, you can let me know what you'd like to sign up for, and I can sign you up.)

I'd love your feedback on SignUpGenius ... if you check it out today, please email me any questions or suggestions ... or catch me at the events tonight.

Also - If you'd like to order a band booster t-shirt, and/or pay for marching shoes, bring your checkbook tonight. (We'll have some Booster shirts available so you can check out sizes; see order form attached. We're submitting the order for t-shirts on Monday morning, so the deadline for ordering is Sunday.)

I'm looking forward to the evening!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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HSS Band 2010-11.4 Band Booster T-shirts (order by Sunday night)

Hi Band Boosters!

If you're interested in ordering a Band Booster t-shirt for marching band .... here are 3 options:

(1) Print the attached form; complete the form; send check & completed form to school and ask your student to place it in the band booster mailbox (on the wall in the band office hall)
(2) Forms will be available this evening at the pool party at Hayfield Farm pool
(3) Forms will be available at the Potluck Dinner Friday evening at the HS cafeteria (after the performance by marching band)
(please include payment with order form; checks made payable to Hayfield Band Boosters)

The t-shirts this year are navy blue with orange lettering; the design is slightly different from the shirt we had for the past two years. At the pool party and the potluck, we will have last year's t-shirts available so you can check out sizes before ordering.

So that we can have the t-shirts in time for the first home game on Friday, September 10: PLEASE TURN IN ORDERS BY SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 11pm.

(If anyone's interested in helping coordinate the spirit wear sales, just drop me a line.)

I'm looking forward to watching the performance on Friday; I know the kids are working hard!

Thanks for the great questions and comments I've been getting; feel free to get in touch with me.

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HSS Band 2010-11.3 Week 2 of Marching Band

Hi Band boosters,

Thanks to all the parents who joined us last week at our Welcome Coffee. It was great to meet some new faces and re-connect with returning families. (If you weren't able to attend, check out the brochure for New Parents on the band booster blog at http://www.hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/ -- See Favorite Links)

The week of 8/23-8/27/2010:
Marching band Rehearsals from 8am-5pm Monday - Friday

Thursday, 8/26:
Band pictures (individual & group) taken during the day (Students wear marching band uniform.)
Pizza party at Hayfield Farm Pool 5pm-8pm. (Band rehearsal will end a little early so students can change and get to the pool at 5pm.) The pool is located at the end of Hayfield Rd in the Hayfield Farm community (across Telegraph Road from the high school). Boosters will provide pizza, drinks, paper goods and the pool entrance fee. We ask students to bring a dessert or side dish (bag of chips) to share. The pool closes at 8pm, so please plan on picking up your student right at 8pm.
(If you can help with this event, please reply to me at bandlsm@gmail.com -- we'll need to purchase drinks and paper goods ahead of time, and then help set up and serve on Thursday evening.)

Friday, 8/27: Performance and Potluck starting at 6pm. The marching band will perform on the blacktop near the tennis courts at 6pm. We'll follow the performance with a potluck dinner in the HS cafeteria. At the potluck you'll have the opportunity to sign up for volunteer positions, pay for marching shoes, and order a band booster T-shirt (optional). Families with last names A-M please bring a main dish to share; last names N-Z bring a side dish or dessert.
(If you'd like to help with this event, please let me know at bandlsm@gmail.com We'll need to do some shopping ahead of time, plus set up around 4:30p-5:45p, and then clean up afterwards.)

Looking ahead:
Week of 8/30: rehearsals 5p-8pm (M, T, W, Th)
Friday 9/3: band plays at orientation 7:30am -8:30am

Volunteer Opportunities:
Uniform repair: If you have basic sewing skills (hemming pants; repairing seams), and have the time to work on some uniforms, please get in touch with Dottie Andrews (our unofficial "Band Mom") Dorothy.Andrews@fcps.edu We can arrange to send some uniforms home for you to work on, or you can join us for a sewing session at school.
Band Booster t-shirts: If you'd like to help with ordering and purchasing our booster t-shirts for 2010-2011, please let me know (bandlsm@gmail.com).

Let's hope for good weather for our marchers this week! Mr. Burke reminds the students to wear sunscreen and sneakers, and to bring lunch, water, and a hat to rehearsals.

Reminder that band forms are available at Marching Band Packet 2010.pdf (Check made payable to: Hayfield Band Boosters)

I look forward to hearing from you; I welcome your questions, ideas, suggestions and comments!