Boosters,
Happy New Year to all! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday break.
I want to update you on what has been happening with the band. The Band kicked off its concert season on Thursday, December 12. The Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble each presented a fantastic program. Congratulations to all the students on a strong start for concert season!
The Wind Ensemble hosted the annual Tiny Tots Concert on December 13. Many thanks to the following boosters who assisted with this important community event: John and Ellen Hishta, Kelley John, Janaia DeShields, Bobbi Yoshida, and Eva Romero.
The students auditioned for All District on Saturday December 14. Hayfield had a fantastic showing this year. The students selected for the All District Honor Bands include:
Jonathan Baik - 1st chairReese Cloud -1st chairRachel CitronBen DeShields, alt.Michael GlasbyCaroline LearElissa LichtmanVeronica QuezadaStephen RedmonSonia RomeroManna TadelleJuselyn TupikMatt Yoshida
Congratulations to all of our students! Jonathan Baik and Reese Cloud will also audition for the All-Virginia (All-State) Band at James Madison University in late February. Congrats to Jonathan and Reese!
The Jazz Band performed for Broadway Night, Saturday, January 11. The Band presented a amazing repertoire of Broadway tunes for the crowd. Great job!
Planning for January
All District Weekend. Hayfield will host All District Weekend, January 30 - February 1. The Band Boosters will provide a hospitality suite for the Directors & concessions for the student participants on January 31 and February 1. I need several volunteers to man the hospitality suite and to manage the concessions on both days. Please go to Signup Genius and let me know where you will help.
Other Notes
Transition Planning. We are looking for volunteers for the Band Booster Treasurer position. Ken Lichtman has graciously served for two years; his daughter will graduate this spring. If you are willing to shadow Ken through June and to assume this role, please send me a note. Likewise, John and I will have Seniors for the 2014-2015 school year. I would like to identify volunteers to shadow us so that we can begin the transition during the Summer of 2014--you will assume the President/Vice President roles for 2015-16 school year. If you have questions or would like to discuss the requirements of any of the positions, please send a note or call.
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 was 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).
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 BandIf 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
Humbly Serving Our Kids
Hawkbandbooster@aol.com
Cell 703-582-2380
Links
Hayfield Band Site http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id1.html
Signup Genius http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AEAD23A02-hssband2
Band Calendar
January 2014
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 All District Band 5 pm-9 pm
31 All District Band 8:30 am - 5 pm
February 2014
1 All District Band 8:30 am - 5 pm
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
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
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
9 Music Dept. Awards -pot luck dessert
17 Graduation, 4:30 pm, Wind Ensemble
