Band Newsletter

SCRIP
SCRIP is a new fundraiser that will benefit the Band Booster General Fund*. Here’s how it works: Families purchase gift cards for the stores where they plan to shop. The SCRIP cardholder gets the full amount paid for, and the Band Booster General Fund gets a percentage of the proceeds. For example, Fred Meyer SCRIP cards get a 4% discount, which means that if someone buys a $100 gift card, the Band Booster General Fund gets $4.

*Please note: Between the dates January 20-March 24, the SCRIP fundraiser will benefit the Wind Ensemble/Jazz Band Spring Trip fund. Our goal is to raise enough money to cover the cost of transportation and director fees ($680 total). After March 24, the SCRIP fundraiser will benefit the General Fund.

First SCRIP Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 10 am.

SEATTLE TRIP DEPOSIT IS DUE
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Students & Parents, the deposit for the Seattle Trip (April 3-6, 2009) is due. We are pleased to announce that we have been able to negotiate lower costs in transportation and hotel accommodations outside of the normal Heritage Festival package to reduce the cost of the Seattle trip. In addition, we have contacted several attractions located in the Seattle area and have received significant savings due to our large group size….some businesses have offered as much as 50% off the normal fees. We want to make this trip as affordable as possible for each family. We are working diligently to reduce costs even further and will report any additional cost savings we are able to achieve.

Dr. Nail is also trying to set up a clinic on Monday, April 6 at the University of Washington. However, if this does not happen, then we will return home on Sunday evening rather than Monday afternoon and adjust the cost accordingly.

At this time, we will require a deposit of $150.00 from each student who is planning to join us on this trip to Seattle. The deposit money is due by Friday January 16. Please make checks payable to WSHS Music Boosters and have your student put the check in the green box in the band room.

Payment Plan Schedule:

First Deposit: $150 Due January 16
*Second Deposit: approximately $100.00 Due Feb 20
*Final Deposit: approximately $100.00 Due March 20

*The Second and Final Deposits will be the remaining cost of the trip divided evenly (Final payment could be less depending on what we bring in on SCRIP! See SCRIP information provided in this newsletter).

Note: Once the costs are finalized, we will send the details out to all participants.

Your student may have money in their band account to help offset the cost of the trip. Please contact Michelle Pavelek at 503-581-0124 or Vickie Tuttle 503-588-0968 for your student’s account balance.

CHAPERONES –I invite 4-6 adults to join me in being a chaperone on this trip! If you are interested, please contact Michelle Pavelek at 503-581-0124. The cost will be approximately $290.00 for the trip. Hopefully we can reduce this cost if each of our band families participates in the SCRIP program!

We expect this trip to be a Fun and Rewarding experience for everyone who can attend.

Thank you!

If you have any questions please call Michelle Pavelek at (h) 503-581-0124, cell 503-508-5518 or Marianne Stipe at (h) 503-763-1915.

Walker Middle School Winter Ensemble
The 2nd year Walker Middle School Winter Ensemble is alive and kickin’! Percussion and Guard are off to a great start for what’s only our second year in existence. We have chosen to do music from the movie Wall - E. The students seemed to enjoy the music that Alan has already arranged for the percussion. We played it for them at the second rehearsal. The percussion students are already learning the actual show music, as well as learning basic exercises. The guard is doing great learning all of their exercises, and they’re on their way to learning show choreography.

This is going to be a GREAT Season for our Walker MS Winter Students. Our BIG performance this year is going to be at the Walker MS Talent Night on April 9. We are currently looking for a few more local community performances. If you are someone involved or know someone involved with the city planners or any other group who may be looking for live entertainment at a function in the months of March or April please contact me directly jfreemanj@hotmail.com.

Thanks for all your support! These are our future Titan Percussionists & Guard Members,
Jen Freeman
WS Guard Coach
Alan Keown
Percussion Instructor

Concert Attire Information
Everyone looked great at the first concert. As with all firsts, though, there are always some improvements to be made! It's important that everyone looks professional and uniform. Boys must wear a clean white pressed (ironed) tux shirt along with a black bow tie and cummerbund, as well as clean black shoes and socks. If anyone has a problem getting a tux shirt please email Deanna Garney at dg5758@comcast.net. We can work something out.

Also, through the year some of you will grow and your pants will become shorter. Please have them hemmed, or ask Mrs. Garney or Mrs. Phillips to fix them for you. Girls, please make sure your dresses are hemmed to the top of your shoes. Dresses should not drag on the ground. And again if you find that you need a different size please let us know. We want to make sure everyone looks great!

As always if there are any questions or concerns please contact us.
Deanna Garney - dg5758@comcast.net
Connie Phillips - conniephillips1956@yahoo.com

Mark the Calendar -- Jan. 24
Reminder: Please mark your calendars for “Jazz at Lane Community College.” More details are forthcoming, as the date draws nearer.