Thursday, March 14, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 43-Drumline Competition, 16 March

Greetings Boosters,
 
The Drumline is headed to Powhatan High School on Saturday, March 16, to compete.  Thanks to the Boosters who are driving students, moving equipment and driving the equipment truck:   We appreciate your support and I know the students do too. 
 
I'm forwarding the Drumline's latest itinerary should you decide to travel to the performance. 
 
ITINERARY

6:45 am: Meet at Hayfield /Load the truck/Uniforms

7:30 am: Leave Hayfield

9:30 am: Arrive at Powhatan High School

Equipment will likely be moved to a hallway location and placed against the wall. Please make sure that walking room is available around the equipment. If time and weather permit, we may move some or all to warm-up in the parking lot.

10:18 am: Go to warm-up room A

10:45 am: On deck, ready to perform

10:54 am: Perform

11:03 am: Load truck, fold floor, watch other groups, etc.

11:30 am: Watch Prelims

2:31 pm: Prelims Conclude

Students should use this time to rest, eat, etc. Mr. Helm will review the judges' comments at this time.

3:37 pm: Mr. Helm goes to judges' critique

4:00 pm-Scheduled Transit Time: Rehearsal

The finals schedule will depend on the prelims placement. Students should eat after our performance.

7:15 pm(??): Leave for Hayfield (approximate time)

9:15 pm: Arrive at Hayfield, unload the truck (tentative arrival time)

Destination:

Powhatan High School, Jude'sFerry Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

Students are advised to eat before hand and/or to bring food or money to buy food after the performance. There will be concessions available. Remember to bring: Uniform, instrument, food or money for food, a great attitude. All parents and volunteers will need to pay admission unless they win the drawing for our extra free tickets. Fee for admission is $15 for prelims, $18 for finals, $25 for combo.
  
HAWKS ROCK!

Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster SignUp Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband
Hayfield Band Booster Blog http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Monday, March 11, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 42)--Drumline Competition, 16 March

Greetings Boosters,
 
We are still looking for volunteers to assist with the Drumline competition on Saturday, 16 March.  Please go to Signup Genius and let us know if you can help move equipment or drive the Drumline members to the competition.  The itinerary provided to the Drumline members follows: 
 
ITINERARY
6:45 am: Meet at Hayfield /Load the truck/Uniforms
7:30 am: Leave Hayfield
9:30 am: Arrive at Powhatan High School
 
Equipment will likely be moved to a hallway location and placed against the wall. Please make sure that walking room is available around the equipment.   If time and weather permit, we may move some or all to warm-up in the parking lot.

10:18 am: Go to warm-up room A
10:45 am: On deck, ready to perform
10:54 am: Perform
11:03 am: Load truck, fold floor, watch other groups, etc.
11:30 am: Watch Prelims
2:31 pm: Prelims Conclude

Students should use this time to rest, eat, etc.  Mr. Helm will review the judges' comments at this time.

3:37 pm: Mr. Helm goes to judges' critique
4:00 pm-Scheduled Transit Time: Rehearsal

The finals schedule will depend on the prelims placement.  Students should eat after our performance.

10: 45 pm: Awards
11:15 pm: Leave for Hayfield
1:15 am: Arrive at Hayfield, unload the truck

Destination: Powhatan High School, Jude's Ferry Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

Students are advised to eat before hand and/or to bring food or money to buy food after the performance. There will be concessions available. Remember to bring: Uniform, instrument, food or money for food, a great attitude.
 
All parents and volunteers will need to pay admission unless they win the drawing for our extra free tickets. Fee for admission is $15 for prelims, $18 for finals, $25 for combo.
 
HAWKS ROCK!

Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids

Cell 703-582-2380
 

Links
Hayfield Band Booster SignUp Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband
Hayfield Band Booster Blog http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
 
 

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 41)--Booster Update

Greetings Boosters,
 
Congratulations to the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble for receiving Superior ratings at Assessment last weekend!  Special thanks to the following boosters for chaperoning and helping the bands move equipment:  Marie Sudik, Natalie Carter, Leslie Bell, Eva Romero, Rafael Quezada and Michelle Paxton.
 
Planning Notes
 
 Drumline Volunteers.   We are still looking for a few volunteers to support the Drumline Competition, March 16, at Powhatan High School near RichmondVolunteers are needed for equipment helpers and transportation for the students to and from the event.  If you can help, please sign up as soon as possible at our SIgnup Genius site.  We need to ensure that transportation is covered. 
 
Spring Trip, April 17-21.  The trip includes lodging, bus transportation, adjudication and performance fees, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, a 3-day park-hopper pass to Walt Disney World Parks, dining coupons for the parks and a dinner show experience.  Students will need to bring money for 1 dinner, 2 breakfasts, 4 lunches and money for shopping.  The cost is $680 dollars, payable in 5 payments of $136.  The final payment was due March 1.  
 
Volunteer opportunities for the 2013-2014 school year.  Please consider volunteering as a Band Booster Officer or committee chair for next year's band season.  Your support is vital to the success of the Hayfield Band program.  If you are willing to serve, please call me or send an e-mail.
 
Upcoming Events
16 Mar, Drumline Competition, Powhatan High School
16 Apr, Spring Trip Meeting, 7 p.m
17-21 Apr, Spring Trip
16 May, Band Booster Meeting, 7 p.m., Band Room
30 May, Band Concert, 7:00 p.m.
10 Jun, Tri-M Music Dept Awards, Pot Luck Dinner
13 Jun, Graduation, 4:30 p.m., Wind Ensemble
 
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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