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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