Sunday, May 30, 2010

HSS Band 2009-10.73 Parade Reminders

Hi Band Boosters!

Just a few reminders as we get ready for the National Memorial Day Parade Tomorrow ...

parents who can help with uniform prep please come between 9:45am and 11am (BYO Iron)

students report at 11am to rehearse and dress; students should have: black shoes, black socks and light-weight shorts and t-shirt to wear under the uniform

parent chaperones please wear some Hayfield attire: band booster shirt; other band shirt; other Hayfield shirt -- we'll have some extra band shirts for those of you who may need one

everyone (chaperones & students) should bring: a bag lunch; cold water; and sunblock


Thanks again to all of you who have offered to send in water and snacks; it's going to be a hot day, so I'm sure the kids will be so grateful for your contributions.

If you can't make it to the parade, it'll be streamed live online at the National Memorial Day web site:

http://www.military.com/memorial-day/memorial-day-parade-live-stream.html


Proud to be a band parent,
Lorraine Monaco

Friday, May 28, 2010

HSS Band 2009-10.72 Some parade details

Hi Band Boosters!

Here are some last-minute details for Monday.

* We have about 20 parents signed up to chaperone. If you have an extra band booster t-shirt you wouldn't mind sharing; would you please bring it with you on Monday morning?

* We will load the truck with instruments and a big cooler with ice (Thanks, Kim Barber!) -- water and snacks will be loaded onto the truck and buses. Half the water/snacks will be distributed at the beginning of the parade; half will stay on ice in the truck for after the parade.

* After helping at the staging area; parents are free to watch the parade anywhere along the route. (We're not setting up 'stations' along the way as we originally thought.) After the parade, meet up at the loading area at the end of the parade route (17th & Virginia Ave).

* HELP NEEDED Monday morning: We are still getting the uniforms ready for their Prime-Time appearance .... Dottie and I will arrive at school around 9:45a to finish sewing and ironing ... if you can show up and help that would be appreciated .... BYOIron (especially an iron with a steam setting.) THANKS.

* LOOKING AHEAD - The end-of-year concert is Tuesday --- The talented and generous Atsuko Russell (thanks, Atsuko!) has volunteered to organize making boutonnieres for the Seniors who will receive recognition at the concert -- if you can help, please meet us in the band room between 2pm-4:30pm.

Please remember to check the band web site for details - and if you have questions, feel free to get in touch with me.

Looking forward to a fun day,
Lorraine Monaco
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Thursday, May 27, 2010

HSS Band 2009-10.71 I love a Parade! Help needed with uniforms

Hi Boosters,

We are finishing up measuring the kids for uniforms and hats today at the after-school rehearsal. There are several uniforms (pants especially) that need hemming, minor repairs, etc. Dottie Andrews (the band's own "Betsy Ross") is leading the effort -- but if you can sew at all, and would have time to help out before Monday, please let me know. (Bandlsm@gmail.com -- We'll arrange to get you the clothing. THANKS.

Many, many thanks to those of you who have offered to send in water and snacks, and to those who are chaperoning. (I think I replied to everyone who offered to bring the water/snacks -- if you haven't heard back from me, please send me a reminder email. I apologize -- my 'inbox' got a little full this week --- it it truly WONDERFUL to know how supportive you all are as band boosters; you guys are GREAT!)

Special thanks to Dave Collins for driving the truck and Mike Adams for riding with him.

Chaperones: please remember to wear a Hayfield band boosters shirt. (If you need the proper attire; talk to me and we'll see what we can get you.)

Schedule for the day:

11am - kids report; rehearse & get dressed ( we need a few parent volunteers to help with uniforms)
11:45 - load truck
noon - buses and truck leave
12:45 - arrive at drop-off point (4th & Constitution); parents distribute water & snacks
everyone walks to 7th & Madison (students can eat/drink before parade starts)
2pm -- parade starts; Hayfield is #103 out of 146 parents can go watch the parade anywhere along the parade route (Constitution Ave between 7th and 17th)
approx 4pm parade ends --- everyone meets back at truck/buses at 17th & Virginia -- the remaining water and snacks on the truck can be distributed to kids

Please also see the instructions for students on the band web site (black socks; black shoes; lunch; water; etc.)

It looks like we're going to have a sunny, beautiful day on Monday!

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

And, again, many thanks to everyone for your generous and wonderful support.

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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Monday, May 24, 2010

HSS Band 2009-10.70 Memorial Day Parade!

Hi Band Boosters,
THANKS to all of you who have volunteered to help with the parade on Monday! The schedule for the day is now posted on the web site (and below).

Here's a summary:
  • 11am: Load buses and truck [volunteers welcome to help with this]
  • noon: Depart [Thanks to Dave Collins for driving the truck; we could use a second volunteer to ride 'shotgun' with Dave -- please let me know.]
  • chaperones (ride the bus): Schuler, Mack, Baetsen,Hess(4), Monaco, Monaco-Stevenson, [Dear Chaperones: Please wear a shirt that identifies you as from Hayfield -- a Hayfield Band shirt is best! Let me or Mr. Burke know if you need a shirt.]
  • water/snacks: Reed, Mack, Bell, Monaco
  • If you're able to send in a case of water on Monday, or a couple boxes of pop tarts or granola bars, please let me know so we can plan accordingly.
  • 5pm (approx) return to Hayfield - we'll unload the truck and put instruments away -- volunteers welcome for this as well.
This is such a great opportunity for Hayfield; I'm hoping for good weather (not too hot!) and a fun time for everyone! If you'd like more info about the route, the history, or more details about the parade, check out this web site: http://www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com/ (Note - there's a link from this web site where you can purchase a 2010 Memorial Day Parade T-shirt.)

Here's the schedule for the week and the schedule for Memorial Day from the band web site.

May 24-31, 2010

Rehearsal schedule for this week:
Monday, May 24, Drum Major Clinic 2:30-3:30pm
Colorgard clinic 2:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, May 25, Memorial Day Marching Band Rehearsal 2:30pm-4:00pm [Parent volunteers: help measure uniforms]
No Jazz Band
Thursday, May 26, Memorial Day Marching Band Rehearsal 2:30-4:00pm No Jazz Band
Friday, May 27, half day, school dismissed at 12:05pm

Monday, May 31, Parade Day! Report 11:00am. See schedule below.

May 31, 2010

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
11:00am – Report to band room. Rehearse, Dress.
12:00pm – Depart by bus for parade.
12:45pm – Arrive at Drop off point (4th and constitution). Walk to Parade assembly location (7th and Madison). Parade position number is 103A (out of 146 positions).
2:00pm – Parade begins. Parade route is Constitution Avenue, from 7th to 17th street, from national Archives to west side of the ellipse.
3:00pm moment of silence. All groups halt, cease playing, and bow heads from 3:00pm-3:02pm. Then full speed ahead.
4:00pm approximate end of parade. Busses pick up is 17th street and Virginia Avenue.
5:00pm return to hayfield. Hang up uniforms, Stow away equipment, then dismissed.

Don't forget: Black socks, black shoes, t shirt, shorts, snack, lunch, water. And water. And water.
Have a great week, everyone!
Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

HSS Band 2009-10.69 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - help needed.

Hi Band Boosters,

We're stepping into high gear for the Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 31 at 2pm in Washington DC.
The first rehearsal is tomorrow: Thursday, May 20 after school. All marching band, drumline, colorguard, MS drumline and any MS students interested in marching band are invited. (Talk to Mr. Burke or Mr. Helm if you're interested.)

PARENTS: Mr. Burke has requested help with the following:

1) Uniform fitters for kids who previously have not had a uniform. We'll fit uniforms at the after-school rehearsals, scheduled for May 20, 25, and 27th

2) A truck and driver(s) for equipment.

3) Chaperones, approximately 5-8. They need to help dress students, fit plumes in hats, disburse water, and attend children who appear sick or under-hydrated.

4) Water and snack foods for the bus ride.

Parents will not be allowed to walk with the band, so we may need to disburse them at key locations before the parade. Everyone needs to look representative of our group (band shirts, school paraphernalia, etc.)

If you can help with any of these items, please let us know (bandlsm@gmail.com )

We're still working out what time we'll leave on Monday; but note that the parade starts at 2pm. View details, information and maps at http://www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com/


Reminder: Band Booster Meeting tomorrow at 7:30pm in the band room

Finally, to all the students who played at the MS/HS Jazz band/Drumline concert Tuesday night -- wow ! What a great concert. For those of you who missed the concert, you can check it out on YouTube thanks to Che Russell.


Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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Monday, May 17, 2010

HSS Band 2009-10.68 Performances & more

Hi band boosters,

It's performance time! Here's what's on the calendar on the band web site (updated 5/17):

Performances:
Tuesday 5/18 Jazz band/drumline performance: 7pm Middle-School lecture hall (students report at 6:30p)
Thursday 5/20 Guitar concert, High-school lecture hall, 7pm
Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 31 -- Parade starts at 2pm; details to come on transportation, etc.
Tuesday 6/1 Concert 7pm (tuxes and dresses)


Rehearsals:
Monday, May 17, Drum Major Clinic 2:30-3:30pm
Colorgard clinic 2:30-3:30pm

Tuesday, May 18, Jazz Band 2:30pm-3:30pm (Jazz Band/Drum Line concert 7pm; Meet in band room at 6:30pm)
Thursday, May 20,
Memorial Day Marching Band Rehearsal 2:30-4pm

Band Booster Meeting Thursday, May 20 at 7:30pm (note later start time) We'll meet in the band room.


PARENTS OF SENIORS (time's running out ....):
Please send your senior photos and a short write-up for the concert program to Mary Anne Mulligan by Monday, May 24: mamulligan@gmail.com THANKS!

Looking Ahead:
Volunteers will be needed to help serve lunch to music dept students on Graduation Day, June 17. (Non-seniors who are playing for graduation will stay at school that day; we'll serve them lunch between school and the graduation performance 4:30pm.)

FYI - The Chorus program is hosting their annual Chorale Showcase, Wed. May 19 at 7pm in the Main Lobby - A program fo song, dance & entertainment benefiting the scholarship program of the chorus department. Concessions/desserts available.

I look forward to seeing you at one of our end-of-year performances!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco

HSS Band 2009-10.67 Schedule - it's concert time!

Hi band boosters,

It's performance time!

Here's what's on the calendar on the band web site:

Tuesday 5/18 Jazz band/drumline performance 6:30pm

Tuesday 6/1 End-of-year Concert 7pm

Memorial Day Parade - Parade starts at 2pm; details to come on transportation, etc.

Parade Rehearsals start this week - Thursday 5/20 2:30 - 4:00pm

PARENTS OF SENIORS:
Please send your senior photos and a short write-up for the concert program to Mary Anne Mulligan by Monday, May 24: mamulligan@gmail.com THANKS!

Looking Ahead:
Volunteers will be needed to help serve lunch to music dept students on Graduation Day, June 17. (Non-seniors who are playing for graduation will stay at school that day; we'll serve them lunch between school and the graduation performance 4:30pm.)

FYI - The Chorus programs is hosting their annual Chorale Showcase, Wed. May 19 at 7pm in the Main Lobby - A program fo song, dance & entertainment benefiting the scholarship program of the chorus department. Concessions/desserts available.

I look forward to seeing you at one of our end-of-year performances!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Fwd: HSS Band 2009-10.66(v2.0) Schedules; Pit orchestra; Tuxedo Sale!

Uh-- sorry -- this is version 2.0 of this email -- this one has the correct email address for Mary Anne Mulligan ....


Hi Band Family,
The busy month of May is upon us!

Details will be coming soon about the Memorial Day Parade; but this is just a reminder that our marching band, color guard, and drumline students will participate in the Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC on Monday, May 31. (Cool!)

Schedule for the rest of the week (from the band web site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/):
Wednesday, May 5, Pit Orchestra 2:30-8:30pm
Thursday, May 6, Jazz Band 2:30
Pit orchestra report 6:30pm,
show at 7:30pm
Friday, May 7, Pit orchestra report 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm
Saturday, May 8, Pit orchestra report 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm

Band Booster Meeting: Thursday, May 20 at 7pm in the band room

Message for Band Members participating in Pit Orchestra
Dear parents of "Curtains" Pit musicians,
As you probably know, Drama Boosters is providing dinner for the cast, crew, and pit during these last long rehearsals. If your son or daughter has been partaking of those meals the last two days and plans to do so tomorrow, please send in $20 to help cover costs.
If your son or daughter would like a "Curtains" T-shirt, please send in an extra $10. The shirts should arrive tomorrow, and a variety of sizes will be available.
Please make your check payable to "Hayfield Drama Boosters." We also accept cash! Just have your son or daughter give the check/cash to Ms. Nugent, Mrs. Martelli, or to my daughter, Katie Hardy.
Thank you!!
~ Melanie Hardy

Tuxedo Sale - For guys who need a new tux (Thanks to Tim Keeports for sharing this info!)
JC Penny (Springfield) is having a very significant sale ahead of the major store renovation.
Most items in the store are on sale and we found high-gloss tuxedo shoes for $29, originally $70 (plus you can use the $10 coupon which recently came in the mail); only paid $19. They also have Tuxes, shirts, ties, etc. similarly marked down. Good deal ahead of the next event/year, especially if folks kids have grown (have any of them not)?

Seniors (parents of Seniors)
Please send your slide-show photos and a few lines about your Senior for the Concert Program to Mary Anne Mulligan by May 24: mamulligan@gmail.com THANKS!

Spring Concert: Tuesday, June 1 at 7pm (students will report earlier -- concert dresses for girls; tuxes for guys)

Lastly, Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there! I came across this video the other day (thanks to a good friend), and thought you might enjoy it too -- I'm sure we all recognize at least SOME of the phrases this fast-talking Mom sings in her 3 minutes of the WIlliam Tell Overture ... enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0ZpuA8_YYk


Have a great week, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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