Marching Band Registration Monday, Aug. 17, 8:00 am
Marching band begins on Monday, Aug. 17. Please arrive at 8:00 am to register. Camp begins at 9:00 am!
Marching Band AND Concert Attire Fittings 6-9 pm, Aug. 17-21
Our new uniform coordinator, Connie Phillips, will be fitting marching band AND concert attire this week, Aug. 17-21 from 6 to 9 pm. **Marching band AND other music students** will be fitted at this time. So, even if your student is not in marching band, please plan to stop in some time this week to be fitted for concert attire. Questions? Contact Connie at conniephillips1956@yahoo.com or (503-391-6082). If you would like to help with uniform fittings, please contact Connie and let her know when you are available.
Marching Band Parent Meeting Aug. 17 7:30 pm
Parents and guardians of marching band students, please plan to attend the parent info meeting on the first evening of marching band camp, Aug. 17, 7:30 pm.
Are you ready for Marching Band Camp?
Hello Marching Band Families,
My name is Michelle Pavelek and I am the Band Camp Coordinator this year. This year’s Marching Band is right around the corner and we are very excited about the upcoming season. Dr. Nail and the student leadership team have been working behind the scenes during the summer to prepare. Here is some important information regarding Band Camp 2009:
· Basic Band Camp Schedule – August 17-28, 2009
9:00am – 12:00pm Marching
1:00pm – 4:00pm Music or Stadium time
6:00pm – 9:00pm Full Ensemble
IMPORTANT DATES
***August 17th, 8:00am – students must register outside the entrance to the music wing.
***August 17th, 7:30pm – IMPORTANT PARENT MEETING in the auditorium.
***August 19th, “Sectional Socials” – the schedule will be a little different in the evening. Detailed information will be provided at the parent meeting on August 17th.
***August 21st/22nd, 9:00pm-6:00am – Lock-In – students will spend the night in the gym (including an ice cream social & lock-in breakfast)
***August 22nd, 6:00am-9:30am – Lock-In breakfast
***August 28th, around 9:00pm – Ice Cream Social
***August 31st, 4:30pm-9:00pm – Parent Night potluck and performance
· Parent Volunteer Opportunties for Band Camp –
1. Lock-In – Sleepover in Gym, Friday August 21st, 9:00pm until breakfast at 6:00am. We need about 8 parents to chaperone this event.
2. Lock-In – Saturday, August 22nd, 6:00am – 9:30am. Breakfast preparation and clean up.
3. Ice Cream Social – help with serving ice cream. Friday August 28th at 9:00pm (tentative time).
4. Parent Night Potluck – Monday, August 31st, 4:30pm – 9:00pm. Dinner prep and clean up.
5. Snack donations for the band and colorguard. Cold snacks such as popsicles, otter pops are good. We have access to the foods room freezer during band camp.
*** An Insurance driving form and Background Check form (good for 5 years) are required for parents to volunteer for the band. These forms will be handed out at the parent meeting on Monday, August 17th or they can be access with this link: http://www.salkeiz.k12.or.us/
It’s going to be a great year! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Michelle Pavelek at (H) 503-581-0124, (cell) 503-508-5518 or e-mail to j.pavelek@comcast.net
Music Day Volunteers Needed – Sept. 12
Music Day is the Music Department’s largest fundraiser of the year. We need your help! Please mark your calendars: Saturday, September 12th from 8:30 to 3:30. We need 38 drivers to cover the whole West Salem area. We need many other volunteers to help with the organization of the day, as well, such as help with planning and serving snacks and lunch at the school.
Please check your calendars and make plans to volunteer on Music Day (8:30 am to 3:30pm).
Many thanks to Denise Gilmore who is coordinating this event. To volunteer, please send an email to Denise with your “YES, I WILL VOLUNTEER” along with your home and cell phone numbers and how many students you can take in your car if you want to be a driver. Denise hopes to hear from you soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her at orval.gilmore@comcast.net.
New Booster Co-Chairs
If you have any questions or comments about this news or anything else that might be band related, please feel free to contact either of our new Co-Chairpersons: Kim Erbes and John Rylands. They can be reached at kim0011@comcast.net or johnrylands@comcast.net. They look forward to answering any questions you might have.
Important Dates
August 17 First Day of Marching Band Camp; Registration begins at 8:00 am
August 17-28 Basic Schedule for Marching Band:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Marching
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Music (inside)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Full Ensemble
August 17 7:30 pm Marching Band Parent Meeting
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