HSS Band 2010-11.33 HELP Needed ~ Countdown to All District Band Festival

Hi Band Boosters,

The All-District Band Festival is THIS WEEK ..... Thursday evening; Friday; Saturday (concert at 3pm).

We need ALL band parents to consider helping out ... I do know it's tricky because some of it occurs during the school/work day; but any help you can give is appreciated! (I even had a parent from one of the participating schools email and offer to help; so feel free to spread the word.) Whether your child is a beginning band student; symphonic; wind ensemble; jazz band; and/or drumline, you can help us host a successful event for the students and directors from around the region. THANK YOU!

We need help on Friday and Saturday selling snacks and lunch to 250 students; and providing hospitality (breakfast; lunch; snacks) for 35 Band Directors from around the state.

Please check the online sign-up for concessions at: http://signupgenius.com/go/alldistrict


If you can help with hospitality (shopping; set-up; serving) please contact Atsuko Russell ( sangochild@yahoo.com). (setup Thursday afternoon; serve food Friday and Saturday)

If you'd like to sign up but don't have access to sign-up genius, just let me know by email (bandlsm@gmail.com).


ALSO - SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS OF SENIORS:
It's time to get pictures together for the Senior Slide Show for the June Concert. Please send a baby picture; middle-years picture; and a senior year photo to Mark & Marie Sudik (at msudik@verizon.net) ... and it is REALLY helpful if you name the file with the senior's last name first, such as : smith_mary_baby.jpg; smith_mary_young.jpg; smith_mary_sr.jpg
(Again - many thanks to Mark Sudik who has volunteered to create the slideshow; it's always a special part of the end-of-year concert.)

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.32 Help Needed with All-District Band (+Senior Pictures)

Hi Band Boosters,

I hope everyone is enjoying a warm, safe, dry Snow Day!

It's getting time for Hayfield to host the All-District Band Festival ... next weekend, February 3-5.

We need some volunteers to help with concessions, and with hospitality for the 35 directors.

Many thanks to Atsuko Russell who is taking the lead on hospitality. If you'd like to help her with set-up; shopping; serving; or any other aspect of having breakfast; lunch, and snacks available for our guests, please let us know. (setup Thursday afternoon; serve food Friday and Saturday)

We'll also sell snacks and drinks for the 250 students who will be attending; see the Sign-up Genius to pick a slot to come help out. (Students welcome to help after school and/or on Saturday too ... thanks!)

Volunteer Sign-up for All-District Band Festival: http://signupgenius.com/go/alldistrict

If you'd like to sign up but don't have access to sign-up genius, please just let me know by email (bandlsm@gmail.com) and I'll include your name.

Thanks in advance for your help .... your support will ensure that we're able to host another successful All-District Festival (if the weather cooperates of course!).

ALSO - SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS OF SENIORS:

Here's a possible project for a snow day ... It's time to get pictures together for the Senior Slide Show for the June Concert. Please send a baby picture; middle-years picture; and a senior year photo to Mark & Marie Sudik ... and it is REALLY helpful if you name the file with the senior's last name first, such as : smith_mary_baby.jpg; smith_mary_young.jpg; smith_mary_sr.jpg
(Again - many thanks to Mark Sudik who has volunteered to create the slideshow; it's always a special part of the end-of-year concert.)

As always, let me know if you have questions or ideas.

Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.31 All District Band Weekend Coming Up in February

Hi Band Boosters, and Happy New Year!

I have to admit I've been adjusting to the New Year a little slowly!

So - here are some things to catch up on:

Wednesday Evening Rehearsals: Wind Ensemble begins Wed.-evening rehearsals this week: 6pm-8pm on Wed until March 16.

Trip Payment: The third payment of $166 is due on January 14. Mr. Burke has posted the credits from Tag Day and Fruit Sales; and I will distribute the list by email as well. (Credits from Tag day and Fruit Sales can be used to adjust the payment amount for the trip.)

And, now, for the Big Item . . .
Hayfield has the opportunity/pleasure/honor of hosting the All District Band Festival again this year, on February 3-5.
This is where students who were selected at auditions held in December come together with guest conductors and rehearse for about 13 hours over two and a half days and then put on an amazing concert. The concert is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, February 5, so mark your calendar now.

As the host school, we provide food and snacks for the students and the directors ~ and this is where we could really use your help. (This message applies to all band boosters: wind ensemble, symphonic, marching band, drumline, etc.)

For the students:
We provide a concession stand for students to buy snacks during their breaks on Friday and Saturday. Additionally, on Saturday, we sell pizza so students who don't leave the school at lunchtime can purchase lunch. Concessions include water, soda, candy, chips, etc. If someone has a Costco membership, we could definitely use your help in purchasing the needed concessions (you'll be reimbursed). We need to fill these positions:
Costco Chief - someone to purchase items from Costco
Snack Czar - someone to be in charge of set-up, signs, etc.
Worker Bees to help staff the concession table and pizza lunch during the day Friday and Saturday (we'll set up 2 or 3-hour shifts through the morning and afternoon - look for a Sign-Up Genius page soon)
Pizza King - to organize the pizza lunch

For the directors:
We do a hospitality suite for all of the directors/staff. This involves breakfast and lunch both Friday and Saturday. Breakfast and lunch volunteers help bring in bagels/doughnuts and coffee/juice on Friday and Saturday mornings, as well as a lunch for about 35 directors/staff members.
WE NEED SOMONE TO TAKE THE LEAD on the hospitality suite. If you're interested, please let me know as soon as possible. (And - thank you!)

Anyone can volunteer: parents, students, relatives, kind strangers! (If any students are looking for service hours, there are shifts after school Friday and on Saturday too.)

If you can help out, please let me know. This is a great opportunity for the Hayfield band community to shine!

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.30 Tiny Tots at Ft. Belvoir next Tuesday the 21st

Dear Band Boosters,

GREAT concert last Thursday evening ~ congrats to all our students ... and Mr. Burke ... for a wonderful performance. If you'd like to order a professional recording of the concert, see the attached form from Ron Art Associates. (And, thanks to Band Dad Che Russell, we also have some links to videos on YouTube .... look for those on the band booster blog later this week.)

The Tiny Tots concert last Friday morning was also a real treat ~ our high-school students put on an entertaining and festive show for the preschool and kindergarten audience! The students were wonderful ambassadors for our school in general, and especially the band program.

And, next week, we get to take Tiny Tots on the road for the first time ever -- Hayfield band has been invited to perform at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School. We will need some parents to help with equipment and costumes. If you are interested in helping load equipment; chaperoning on the bus; or meeting us at Ft. Belvoir elementary, please let me know. (If you plan on driving yourself, please let me know and I can get you instructions for security check and directions to the school/parking/ etc.)

Hayfield High School Band Field Trip to Ft. Belvoir Elementary School Tuesday, December 21, 2010

12:36pm - Students report to band room (Students will miss 7th period/ Band Class for Wind Ensemble students)

Truck arrives

Students and parents load truck with equipment and instruments and costumes

1:15pm - Truck leaves for Ft. Belvoir (Has to go to Tulley Gate on Route 1)

1:30pm - Buses with students (with instrument and music) and chaperones leave for Ft. Belvoir (Beulah Rd Gate)

1:45pm - Buses and truck arrive at Belvoir ES; students can help unload truck

2:30pm - Concert

3:30pm - Some band students deliver candy canes to classrooms; some students help load truck; then enjoy pizza & drinks

4:30pm - Truck and buses return to Hayfield (everyone can come back to Hayfield through the Beulah Rd. Gate)

4:45pm - Unload truck/buses; put away instruments and costumes

5:00pm – Dismissed

Don't forget: Tiny tots music, instrument, festive clothing, costume(for characters) , And.....a festive attitude! Please have your child report and leave promptly. If you intend to pick your child from the event, please follow the policy for leaving from an event, found in the band handbook.

Finally, congratulations to ALL the students who auditioned for All-District Band at West Potomac this past weekend! Special congratulations to the following students who were selected for the All-District Band:

All District Wind Ensemble 2011

Kathleen Taylor, Sonia Romero, Alex Ayala, Kristian Robinson, Justin Russell

All district Symphonic Band 2011

Breesa Capel Michael Monaco

Alternates 2011

William Haas 1^st alt Jennifer Richards 2^nd alt and Eric Dubay 3rd alt

I hope you and your families are enjoying this busy, festive time of year. As always, if you have questions, ideas or suggestions, I'd love to hear from you.

Humbly serving our kids and proud to be a band parent,

Lorraine
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FRUIT ARRIVED AND HAS BEEN UNLOADED (Wed 1pm)

Hi Band Boosters ...

fruit truck arrived early ... and has been unloaded (thanks to Ken Lichtman and Ed Capel!!!!)

If you'd like to pick up fruit today, stop by the loading dock from about 2-3pm

Otherwise, see you before or after the concert tomorrow.



Lorraine

HSS Band 2010-11.29 FRUIT Tomorrow! Concert THURSDAY

Hi Band Boosters,

Just a reminder that our fruit order is scheduled to arrive tomorrow: Wednesday, December 8 at around 2pm. Contact our Fruit-Sale Chair Linda Lichtman if you can help unload the truck or if you have questions about pick-up; etc. '['worker bees' to help unload are GREATLY appreciated!]

HOW TO PICK UP YOUR FRUIT ORDER:
Wednesday: You'll be able to pick up your fruit soon after the truck is unloaded. Linda has offered to stay for a little while for anyone who wants to come by Wed afternoon to get their order (send her an email if you'd like to connect with her ahead of time).

Thursday: Come before or after the concert ... the concert starts at 7pm; students report at 6pm ... fruit pickup will be from 6pm - 6:45 and then after the concert. IF YOU CAN HELP LINDA WITH FRUIT DISTRIBUTION, please send her an email.


Concert Thursday at 7pm; students report at 6pm wearing their concert finery (tuxes for boys; concert dress for girls)


All-District Band Auditions Saturday at West Potomac HS: check this link for details (including audition times for each student): http://www.hayfieldbands.com/id34.html


Tiny Tots Friday morning ~ Thanks to those who've said they can help - see you around 8:45 - 9am in the band room

Senior Photos: At the final concert of the year in June, we present a slide show recognizing all our seniors. This year, Mark Sudik has volunteered to create the slide show. We have a LOT of seniors ; so this is a big task (thanks, Mark!). It is not too early to send him photos for the slide show: a 'baby' picture; a 'middle-years' picture; and a senior picture. You can email your digital photos to Mark --or contact him with questions



I love to hear from you; let me know if you have questions or comments or ideas about band ....

Humbly serving our kids,
Lorraine
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HSS Band 2010-11.28 Fruit Truck Wed Dec 8; Concert Dec 9

Happy December, Band Boosters!

Oranges are Coming! Oranges are Coming!
(and grapefruit too!)
Our fruit order is expected to be delivered on Wednesday, December 8 at approximately 2pm. We will need volunteers (students and parents) to help unload the truck. If you can be there, please email Linda Lichtman to let her know; please also provide your cell-phone number so that she can notify you of any last-minute changes (last year, the truck arrived a few hours ahead of schedule; some years the truck has arrived late .... give Linda your cell # if you'd like her to contact you to let you know of any changes). Many hands truly make light labor in this case; so if you can help out it is GREATLY appreciated. Meet by the loading dock on the side of the school facing 7-11 and the bank.

HOW TO PICK UP YOUR FRUIT ORDER:
Wednesday: You'll be able to pick up your fruit soon after the truck is unloaded. Linda has offered to stay for a little while for anyone who wants to come by Wed afternoon to get their order (send her an email if you'd like to connect with her ahead of time).

Thursday: Come before or after the concert ... the concert starts at 7pm; students report at 6pm ... fruit pickup will be from 6pm - 6:45 and then after the concert. IF YOU CAN HELP LINDA WITH FRUIT DISTRIBUTION, please send her an email at

We did order a few extra boxes of fruit, so if you're interested in some last-minute sales, talk to Linda.

DRUMLINE PARENTS MEETING: Dec 7 at 6:30pm
On Tuesday, December 7, at 6:30pm there will be an information meeting for parents of "high school drum line" members (including the few middle-school aged students). The meeting will be a brief information sharing and parent organization session, preparing for the drum line competitive season.

TINY TOTS CONCERT: Friday, December 9 (9:30am)

We'll need a few parent volunteers to help with costumes, etc. for the Tiny Tots Concert on Dec 9 at Hayfield. Send me an email if you can be there to help out.

LOOKING AHEAD: Tiny Tots on the Road ~ Tuesday, December 21 Tiny Tots is taking a road trip to perform at Ft. Belvoir elementary school; we'll need a few parent volunteers to help chaperone/load instruments/etc. If you're interested, send me an email.

DISTRICT BAND AUDITIONS

Good luck to all our students as they reherase and prepare for the All-District Band Auditions coming up on Saturday, December 11. (Details about audition times will be posted online; check the band web site for details as it gets closer.)

COOL PICTURES!

Dr. Kinder continues to post pictures of the Band (most recently from Stone Bridge game): at ttp://www.hayfieldpictures.com/Band

And Bao Nugyen posted more wonderful photos from the end of the marching band season (including Seniors!) on our Shutterfly site: (THANKS, Bao!)

Photos: http://hayfieldband.shutterfly.com/

Continue to check the band web site for rehearsal schedules and breaking news.

Humbly serving our kids,

Lorraine
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