HSS Band 2010-11.31 All District Band Weekend Coming Up in February

Hi Band Boosters, and Happy New Year!

I have to admit I've been adjusting to the New Year a little slowly!

So - here are some things to catch up on:

Wednesday Evening Rehearsals: Wind Ensemble begins Wed.-evening rehearsals this week: 6pm-8pm on Wed until March 16.

Trip Payment: The third payment of $166 is due on January 14. Mr. Burke has posted the credits from Tag Day and Fruit Sales; and I will distribute the list by email as well. (Credits from Tag day and Fruit Sales can be used to adjust the payment amount for the trip.)

And, now, for the Big Item . . .
Hayfield has the opportunity/pleasure/honor of hosting the All District Band Festival again this year, on February 3-5.
This is where students who were selected at auditions held in December come together with guest conductors and rehearse for about 13 hours over two and a half days and then put on an amazing concert. The concert is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, February 5, so mark your calendar now.

As the host school, we provide food and snacks for the students and the directors ~ and this is where we could really use your help. (This message applies to all band boosters: wind ensemble, symphonic, marching band, drumline, etc.)

For the students:
We provide a concession stand for students to buy snacks during their breaks on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, on Saturday, we sell pizza so students who don't leave the school at lunchtime can purchase lunch. Concessions include water, soda, candy, chips, etc. If someone has a Costco membership, we could definitely use your help in purchasing the needed concessions (you'll be reimbursed). We need to fill these positions:
Costco Chief - someone to purchase items from Costco
Snack Czar - someone to be in charge of set-up, signs, etc.
Worker Bees to help staff the concession table and pizza lunch during the day Friday and Saturday (we'll set up 2 or 3-hour shifts through the morning and afternoon - look for a Sign-Up Genius page soon)
Pizza King - to organize the pizza lunch

For the directors:
We do a hospitality suite for all of the directors/staff. This involves breakfast and lunch both Friday and Saturday. Breakfast and lunch volunteers help bring in bagels/doughnuts and coffee/juice on Friday and Saturday mornings, as well as a lunch for about 35 directors/staff members.
WE NEED SOMONE TO TAKE THE LEAD on the hospitality suite. If you're interested, please let me know as soon as possible. (And - thank you!)

Anyone can volunteer: parents, students, relatives, kind strangers! (If any students are looking for service hours, there are shifts after school Friday and on Saturday too.)

If you can help out, please let me know. This is a great opportunity for the Hayfield band community to shine!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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