Sunday, September 23, 2012

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 12)--Fittings for Concert Dresses This Week; First Competition Saturday, September 29

Greetings Boosters,
 
It just gets better...another great week!  The band looked great Friday night.  Thanks to all of the Boosters that came out to cheer the team and the band Friday night. They need and appreciate your support! 
 
Thanks to the Boosters who supported the football game Friday Night. We can not do it without you!
Leslie Bell, Yvette Schuler, Ellen Hishta, Cyntia Rodriguez, Eva Romero, and Andre Copeland for the delicious snacks
Cecilia Bishop, Kelley John, Kathleen Strausser, Eva Romero, Leslie Bell, and Lisa Ritter for providing water
Michael Adams, Jeff Kissler, Steve Strausser, Paul Loyola, and Becca (Hayfield alum from JMU), for being an awesome Pit Crew
Dawni Kissler, Patrick Cloud, and Carolyn Campbell for helping with uniforms before and after the game
 
Next week the band will be polishing the show for the first compentition. The band will travel to Herndon on Saturday, September 29, for the Herndon Invitational Marching Competition.  Mr Burke has provided the following schedule and guidance. 
 
Competion to be held at:  Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Street, Herndon VA  20170
Schedule for band members:
12:15pm – Report to Hayfield. Rehearse

1:00pm – Dress for competition

2:00pm – Depart for Herndon

5:00pm – Performance, then watch other performances

8:30pm – Receive ratings

9:00pm – Depart for Hayfield

10:00pm-- Return to Hayfield

Stow away equipment and uniforms, then dismissed

Don't forget:  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 up you child from the event, please follow the policy for leaving an event, found in the band handbook.
 
Volunteers
The Band Booster program is fueled by volunteerism. Thanks to all of you who have already signed up for the various fall activities. I am thrilled that many of the slots are already filled for the season. We could not provide the support without your help.  A high five for Dawni Kissler who has volunteered to repair uniforms next week and to Russell Booth who has volunteered to drive the rental truck with the band's equipment to the three competitions.  I encourage you to go to the SignUp Genius and let us know where you will help. Don't forget that students and siblings can also volunteer for citizenship credit (and it looks good on college applications!). So, if they are looking for volunteer hours, consider the Band Boosters
 
Volunteers needed for the competition, September 29. We desperately need at least Pit Crew volunteers.  The Pit Crew will load the truck at Hayfield; unload the truck in Herndon; assist in getting the equipment onto the field for the competition; re-load the truck after the competition; and unload the truck at Hayfield.   At the competition, it is important that equipment be placed on the field quickly, so volunteers are absolutely essential.  Please go to Sign-up Genius and let us know where you will help.
 
Restaurant Nights. If you are interested in organizing a restaurant night, please send me a note. In the past, we have worked with area restaurants to designate a night where a portion of the sales generated by the Hayfield community are given to the Band Boosters. You will be responsible for negotiating the details with the restaurant.
 
Planning Notes
 
Fitting for concert dresses. Michelle Haskel has agreed to measure our girls for their concert band dresses. Michelle will be in the band room on Tuesday 9/25 for the Symphonic Band and Wednesday, 9/26 for the Wind Ensemble. If your daughter already owns a dress, please have her try it on to ensure it still fits. If it does not, she should be measured during the designated periods when Michelle is in the band room. Please send a check on the day that measurements are taken for $65 payable to Hayfield Band Boosters and we will order the dresses in one shipment. Ordering now will ensure that the dresses arrive prior to concert in December.
 
Boys concert uniform.  Boys require a black tuxedo with black cummerbund, white shirt, and bowtie. You can get them at JC Penny's, The Men'sWearhouse, or online. We have received feedback that the Formal Fashions Inc website www.formalfashionsinc.com has been used successfully. This site offers a $92.50 package that includes the tuxedo, shirt, cummerbund and bowtie (select Value Packages under the menswear tab).
  
The Fruit Sale begins October 9 and our organizer, Linda Lichtman, is investigating innovative ways to increase our sales, including on-line orders. We will provide more details as the kickoff for the fruit sale gets closer.
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Upcoming Events
Sep 29, Competition (Herndon), Students report at 12:15 p.m.
Oct 3, 7:00 p.m. Band Booster Meeting in the Band Room
Oct 5, Pizza Party
Oct 5, Homecoming (Wakefield)
Oct9 - Nov 2, Annual Citrus Sale
Oct 13, Competition
Oct 20, Competition
Oct 28, Parade at Hayfield Farm
1 Nov, Make Senior Boutonnieres
2 Nov, Home Football Game (Edison), Senior Night
7 Nov, Marching Band Awards Night & Pot Luck
4 Dec, Fruit Pick up
8 Dec, All District Band Auditions, West Potomac High School
13 Dec, High School Band Concert, 7:00 p.m.
14 Dec, Tiny Tots Concert, 10 a.m.
17 Dec, AP Scholars Reception (Jazz Band)
 
Please feel free to contact me or any of the Band Booster officers with questions and concerns.

HAWKS ROCK!

Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids

Cell 703-582-2380
Work 703-448-6081x121


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