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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