Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 42): Concert December 12; Order Form for Concert CDs

 Boosters,
 
RonArt will be recording the concert on Thursday night.  Attached is an order form for CDs of the concert that you can print, fill out, and bring with payment to the concert; or, you may send it in AFTER the concert with payment to the address at the top of the form.   
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Monday, December 9, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 41): Booster Update

Boosters,    
  
Thanks to Linda Lichtman and Michelle Paxton for organizing the fruit pickup last Tuesday.  Thank also to all who helped with unloading the truck and distributing the fruit.  Volunteers included Mr. Burke's guitar class, Eva Romero and Mike Adams.  
 
The first concert of the season will be held Thursday, December 12, 7 p.m.  Students report for warm-up at 6 p.m.  Check the Band Bulletin page for updates.
 
The Tiny Tots Concert is scheduled for Friday morning, December 13, 9:30 a.m.  The Wind Ensemble will entertain pre-schoolers from schools surrounding Hayfield.  Thanks to those who have volunteered to support the concert. 
 
All District Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at West Potomac High School.   Auditions times are posted on the Band's All District Page  http://hayfieldbands.com/id34.html
 
Other Notes
 
Marching Band Photos.  The Marching Band Photos taken earlier in the season by Jean Martelli are now ready for viewing/purchase.   Individual as well as composite photos are available.  Orders can be direct shipped to you from the photo lab. Follow the instructions at the site.   To access the site:  Go to www.jeaneimages.com and select 'browse'.  Scroll down to 'groups' and click on that link.  Enter the password:   hayfield, then select the gallery:  2013-2014 Hayfield Band
  
Spring Trip.  The Spring Trip is planned for May 1-3.  This year the band will be traveling to New York, New York. The purpose of the trip is to perform and participate in an informal workshop with highly skilled clinicians at a leading national university.  The trip includes bus transportation, two nights lodging, clinicians' honoraria, two breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners, a ticket to a major Broadway performance, and admission to New York attractions.  Students will need to bring money for one breakfast, two lunches, and leisurely shopping.  The cost is $600 and will be divided into 5 payments of $120.00.  Payment #3 is due on January 10.  The remaining payment schedule follows:  Payment 4 is due by February 7; and Payment 5 is due by March 7. 
 
Checks should be made payable to Hayfield Secondary School.  Payment 5 may be adjusted using any credit in a student's fundraising account (from Tag Day participation or fruit sales).  There are also chaperone opportunities for the trip.  Chaperone costs are the same as the student cost; payments are due on the same schedule.
 
Become a Band Patron.  You can support the band program with a Band Booster membership.  Annual membership is $10 per person or $20 per family.  For a donation of $30 or more, you will be designated a patron and recognized on the concert programs.  Your contributions help to defray the costs of music, uniforms and instruments.  All donations are tax deductible.  The form is available on the band web site http://hayfieldbands.com/id72.html.  If you are interested, please place your completed form and your contribution in the Band Booster box that is located in the Band Room.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Hawkbandbooster@aol.com.  
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/
 
Band Calendar
          
December 2013
12        Band Concert, 7:00 pm
13        Tiny Tots Concert (Wind Ensemble) 9:30 am
14         All District Band Auditions 
             West Potomac High School
 
January 2014
11        Broadway Night- Jazz Band
15        Night rehearsal (Wind Ensemble) 6-8 pm
22        Night rehearsal (Wind Ensemble) 6-8 pm
29        Night rehearsal (Wind Ensemble) 6-8 pm
30,31 All District Band  5 pm-9 pm

February 2014
1          All district Band
5          Night rehearsal (Wind Ensemble) 6-8 pm
12        Night rehearsal (Wind Ensemble) 6-8 pm
19        CONCERT 7 pm, no night rehearsal this week
22        All State band auditions (at JMU)
26        Night rehearsal (Wind Ensemble) 6-8 pm
28        Band Festival/assessment (Symphonic Band)
 
March 2014
1          Band Festival/assessment (Wind Ensemble)
13        Spring Trip rehearsal 6-8 pm
19        Spring Trip rehearsal 6-8 pm
26        Spring Trip rehearsal 6-8 pm

April 2014

2          Spring Trip rehearsal 6-8 pm
3-5      All State band weekend (Not at Hayfield)
9          Spring Trip rehearsal 6-8 pm
12        Solo & Ensemble
14-18 Spring Break
23        Spring Trip rehearsal 6-8 pm
30        Spring Trip Meeting 7 pm
 
May 2014
1-4      Spring Trip
5,7,8,12,14,19,21,28 Drum Major Clinics, Color Guard Clinics   2:15 pm-3:20 pm
7-23    Auditions for 2011-2012 bands, during class periods
15        Band Booster Meeting 7 pm Band Room
 
June 2014
2          Band Concert, 7:00 pm
5-6      Drum Major Auditions, during band classes
        Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert
17        Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 40): Fruit Pickup Location

Boosters,
 
Please pick up your fruit orders this afternoon between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the room next to the High School loading dock.  If you are unable to pick up your fruit today, you will need to arrange an alternate time with Mr. Burke or Mr. Helm.  Please send them an e-mail or call the band room at 703-922-0465
 
We're still looking for volunteers to help with fruit distribution.  If you can spare an hour or two, please sign up on Signup Genius. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/

Monday, December 2, 2013

Hayfield Band Boosters (Message 39): Urgent--Fruit Delivery Now December 3

Greetings Boosters,
 
The fruit will arrive a few days earlier than planned.  In an effort to deliver it when it is freshest, we are scheduling fruit pickup for tomorrow afternoon, December 3, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m
 
We need volunteers (4 for each event) to help unload the truck tomorrow morning from 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m and to distribute the fruit tomorrow afternoon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  I've added slots to Signup Genius so please let me know if you can help.  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2
 
HAWKS ROCK!
 
Pat Cloud
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com

Cell 703-582-2380
 
Links
Hayfield Band Booster Blog   http://hayfieldbandboosters.blogspot.com/