HSS Band 2009-10.65 Seniors & Parents: Program for June Concert

Dear Band Boosters,

This is mainly for families of our seniors ... but, the rest of us can take note of these end-of-year activities, because, some day, it'll be our turn ...

Thanks to Mary Anne Mulligan (who had the idea AND is willing to do the work) we will include a little profile of each graduating senior in the program for the last concert. (This is similar to what Orchestra does for their seniors; and the Cast lists in the drama programs.)

Parents: please email a few lines about your senior to Mary Anne mamulligan@gmail.com, (Ideas include what instrument(s) they've played, activities in band, plans for after high school, any favorite memories, thank-yous, etc.)

Remember, Mary Anne also needs photos for the senior slide show. If you haven't sent them yet, you can just add the blurb about your senior in the e-mail with the .jpg photos attached.

PLEASE SEND INFO and PICTURES to Mary Anne by May 24.

The June Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, at 7pm in the auditorium.

And, parents, congratulations to you and your senior. We're going to miss this wonderful group of students.

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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HSS Band 2009-10.64 Booster Meeting May 20, 2010 at 7pm

Hi Band Boosters!

The Spring Meeting for Band Boosters is scheduled for Thursday, May 20 at 7pm in the band room. (Agenda to follow; if you have items you'd like included on the agenda, please contact me at bandlsm@gmail.com)

Reminder to all marching band members, including color guard and drumline students that we'll be marching in the Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC on Monday, May 31! The calendar on the band web site includes the rehearsal schedule, so be sure to check that out.

Here's the schedule for this week (from the band web site: http://www.hayfieldbands.com/)

Monday, April 26, Pit Orchestra 3:30-6:00pm
Drum Major Clinic 2:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, April 27, Jazz Band 2:30pm-3:30pm
Pit orchestra 2:30pm-4:30pm
Wednesday, April 28, Pit Orchestra 2:30-6:00pm
Thursday, April 29, Jazz Band 2:30
Pit orchestra 2:30pm-6:00pm
Friday, April 30, Pit orchestra 2:30pm-6:00pm

Don't forget about the Memorial Day Parade!

Congrats, and thanks, to everyone who helped make the Spring Trip a success. The clinics at Rutgers University were great; and the trip to New York was a blast. If you have comments about this year's trip, and/or suggestions for future trips, feel free to contact me.

(And, parents of Seniors ... don't forget to send pictures of your senior to Mary Anne Mulligan at mamulligan@aol.com) Thanks.



Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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HSS Band 2009-10.63 WANTED: Senior Pictures for Slide Show

Dear Band Families,
It's time for the Senior Slide Show!! (Each year we include a tribute to our graduating seniors at the June Concert.)

We have some 'default' pictures to use for your child -- see attached. (ha ha )

If you'd like a more accurate picture, please send something to Mary Ann Mulligan ASAP. (Mary Ann has again volunteered to put together the slide show; thanks, Mary Ann!!!).

She usually asks for 3 pictures: a baby picture; a "middle-years" photo; and a senior-year photo. You can email her directly at: mamulligan@aol.com


Questions? Ask Mary Ann, or Mr. Burke, or me (bandlsm@gmail.com)

I'll be sending out more details soon on the calendar for the rest of the year (band booster meeting; concert schedule; etc.) Keep checking the Band Web Site for updates. (http://www.hayfieldbands.com/)

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco

HSS Band 2009-10.62 Chaperones Needed: Expenses Paid

Dear Band Boosters,

Mr. Burke is requesting help ---
"We have had two chaperones drop out this past week, and they both donated their payments for other chaperones to go.
Would you please ask if any parents (moms in particular) would like to go to NYC with the music dept. free of charge?"

Contact Mr. Burke ASAP if you're able to help out with the trip. patrick.burke@fcps.edu

Thanks,

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco

HSS Band 2009-10.61 Volunteers needed to inspect luggage; Meeting April 13

Hello Band Boosters!
I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring break -- the weather sure cooperated and made it truly feel like Spring!

Spring Trip: Meeting for chaperones and parents on Tuesday, April 13 at 7pm in the auditorium.

Students can bring their luggage to the meeting; or bring it to school on Wednesday the 14th. From the band web site:
Drop off for your luggage will begin after this meeting. We will be searching the luggage on Wednesday, and loading it Thursday morning. Students will not be able to access their luggage from dropoff till we arrive at the hotel, for safety purposes. Luggage will not be accepted after Wednesday.


Dear Parents -- we need some volunteers to come inspect the luggage any time during the day on Wednesday (during school hours or after school). If you can drop by for an hour or so, please let me know. We appreciate your help!

Schedule for the week from the band web site:

Tuesday: Jazz band 2:30 - 3:30
Wednesday: Rehearsal for spring trip musicians (symphonic & WE) 6-8pm
Thursday: Jazz band 2:30 - 3:30

As always, feel free to contact me with questions or ideas!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2009-10.60 Changes to Calendar; Spring Trip Forms due

Hi Band Boosters,

I hope you're having a great week!

Here's the schedule for this week that Mr. Burke posted on the band web site:

Tuesday, March 23, Jazz Band 2:30pm-3:30pm
Drum Line 3:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, March 24, night rehersal for spring trip attendees in W. Ensemble & Syphonic Bands
Thursday, March 25, Jazz Band 2:30pm-3:30pm No Drum Line


SPRING TRIP FOLKS
Please note that Forms are due ASAP
You can check the band web site Spring Trip page for all the details and forms

Congratulations to the Drum line on their high scores and 7th place at the Hylton Drum line competition!


Corrections to the schedule
- the Spring Musical is May 6,7,8 (not April 29, 30, May 1)


April 2010
7 spring trip reh.6-8pm
13 SPRING TRIP MEETING
15-18 SPRING TRIP
24 Solo & Ensemble
26 Drum Major Clinic


May 2010
6,7,8 High School Musical
3,10,17,24 Drum Major Clinics, Color Guard Clinics 2:15pm-3pm
10-24 Auditions for 2008-2009 bands, during class periods
20,25,27 Memorial Day Parade Rehearsals 2:30pm-4:00pm
31 Memorial Day Parade

June 2010
1 Band Concert, 7:00pm
2 Drum Major Clinic
3-4 Drum Major Auditions, 5th & 2nd Period
8 Underclass Awards, 7:30am, Jazz Band
8 Tri-M Music Dept. Awards pot luck dessert 6:30pm
17 Graduation, 4:30pm, Wind Ensemble
18 Marching Band Clinic, 11:30am-1:30pm

August 2010
16-20 Night Rehearsals, 5-8pm
18 Band Parent Coffee 7pm
23-27 Band Clinics 8am, 5pm
27 Pot luck Supper/ Exhibition
30-Sept.2 Night Rehearsals, 5-8pm


Please let me know if you have questions or ideas!


Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco

HSS Band 2009-10.59 Spring and Summer Activities: Memorial Day Parade; spring trip, etc.

Hi Band Boosters,

Happy Spring to all of you!

To make it easier for all of us to manage our calendars, Mr. Burke has posted the schedule of activities for Spring and Summer, including everything from the Spring Trip to the Marching Band Clinics next August. There are a LOT of important dates to put on our calendars, so please check it over.

I especially wanted to mention the Memorial Day Parade for the Marching Band in Washington DC on May 31. As far as I know, this is the first time (or - the first time in a number of years anyway!) that Hayfield has had the honor of participating in such a large event. Please remember to save that date; more details about transportation, time, etc. will be announced as we get closer. (Also - note that there are three rehearsals scheduled the week before: May 20, 25, and 27.)

Here's the full schedule (it's also on the band web site):

April 2010

7 spring trip reh.6-8pm
13 SPRING TRIP MEETING
15-18 SPRING TRIP
24 Solo & Ensemble

26 Drum Major Clinic
29-30 High School Musical

May 2010

1 High School Musical
3,10,17,24 Drum Major Clinics, Color Guard Clinics 2:15pm-3pm

10-24 Auditions for 2008-2009 bands, during class periods

20,25,27 Memorial Day Parade Rehearsals 2:30pm-4:00pm

31 Memorial Day Parade

June 2010

1 Band Concert, 7:00pm

2 Drum Major Clinic

3-4 Drum Major Auditions, 5^th & 2^nd Period

8 Underclass Awards, 7:30am, Jazz Band

8 Tri-M Music Dept. Awards pot luck dessert 6:30pm

17 Graduation, 4:30pm, Wind Ensemble

18 Marching Band Clinic, 11:30am-1:30pm

August 2010

16-20 Night Rehearsals, 5-8pm

18 Band Parent Coffee 7pm
23-27 Band Clinics 8am, 5pm

27 Pot luck Supper/ Exhibition

30-Sept.2 Night Rehearsals, 5-8pm

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me!

I hope everyone is enjoying this gorgeous warm weather and sunny skies today!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine Monaco
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