The Sound of Caribbean—Come Listen, Learn to Play the Steel Drum
(Contributor: Blair Davis, edited by Jesse Seeley)
Come to a FREE practice concert tonight and hear the “sound of the Caribbean”—the steel drums. Tonight’s performance is more of a private gathering to see what is to come at this weekend’s “World Beat”. That will be something to come and see too, but there is admission to that performance (not sure of how much), but West Salem band members group called “Steel Time” will be playing the steel drums (pans) in making the sounds made famous in the Caribbean. “Steel Time” will be performing this Sunday (June 29th) at 4:00 p.m. in the “Americas Area”. Anyone that would like to enjoy some music or wants to learn how to play them next year during the school year should DEFINITELY come tonight and then to the “World Beat” event this Sunday. Here’s more specifics:
- Tonight, Friday, June 27 Bush Park, at approximately 7 p.m.
- Sunday, June 29 “World Beat” event will be playing at 4 p.m. (Editor’s note: at Bush Park I’m assuming, contributor didn’t specifically state)
Band Camp Uniform Fittings
(Contributor: Deanna Garney)
We will need help from parents at this year’s band camp for fitting members for their Uniforms. We will need about 4-5 people for at least 4 separate evenings from 6-9pm. The first couple of nights we fit gloves and shoes. Then we fit uniforms & shakos (the band “hats”). I think the most help will be needed for the uniforms and shakos. You don't need to know how to sew. If you can hem pants that is a great value add to the team, but not necessary. It's easy to do and goes much quicker if there is plenty of help. Also, I think we will need at least 3-4 people to commit to helping with Football games and Competitions. It would be great if we had a designated “Plume” person.
For details, contact Deanna Garney via email at dg5758@comcast.net
Titan Auction—Still Seeking Help
(Contributor: Kami Hettwer)
We’re still seeking help for the 2008 Titan Auction. It’s not too soon to start thinking about this November 2008 event, so please mark it on your calendar. The Titan Foundation Auction will be held on November 22nd 2008. We need help collecting items for silent and oral auction and we need help selling tickets to the event. The more tables of 8 we sell the more money we get from our items we sell at the auction. Let's get a team together now so that we can start planning for next year's auction and raise needed funds in support of our great band program! For more information, please contact Kami Hettwer mkhett@aol.com.
Band Camp—Dates/Reminder
(Contributors: Kami Hettwer, Directors, Jesse Seeley)
There is an attached flyer with the below information as well as more detail on this upcoming event. We wanted to get the word out as soon as possible before all took off for the summer and also to better plan your summer vacations and to get this on your calendars right away. Studentsà tell any/all your friends at the Middle School level (that will be incoming freshmen) about this in the event they’d like to participate—many times they don’t find out or “get the word” because we don’t sent to a middle school distribution list and only siblings of other WSHS end up “in the know”. Below are the dates of both the “Pre-Camp” and the regular two-week session everyone knows as “Band Camp."
- Event: “Pre-Camp”
- Dates: August 7th & 8th
- Times: Registration August 7th only @0800-0845
- Pre-Camp starts at 0900
- Who: Battery, Pit percussion, Guard, & Leadership
- Overnight: “Band Council” officers, Field officers, & other designated leadership roles
- Event: “Band Camp 2008” (Full Camp)
- Dates: August 11th through August 22nd
- Times: Registration August 11th only @0800-0845; 0900-1200 Marching; 1300-1600 Music (inside); 1800-2100 Full Ensemble
- Who: ALL instruments, positions
- Overnight: “Band Council” officers, Field officers, & other designated leadership roles
- Event: “Parent Meeting” for Band Camp
- Dates: First night of band camp--August 11th
- Times: Exact time TBA
- Who: ALL parents of Band Camp participants
- Where: TBD
(Contributors: Michelle Pavelek, edited by Jesse Seeley)
Mark your calendars now as this will creep up on us and our vacations. What better way to get to see the development of a great program but with a “front row seat” at every rehearsal (well, if you WANT to see every one J). The now infamous “Titan Band Camp” is scheduled for August 11-22!!! Here are some ways that you can support our award winning marching band and your volunteer time would be greatly appreciated:
- Donate snacks such as individual granola bars or popsicles
- Chaperone at the Lock-in on August 15th
- Help at the parent night potluck on Friday, August 22nd
- Serve breakfast on August 16th (morning after the “lock-in”)
Parents, please contact me at j.pavelek@comcast.net if you would like to volunteer to assist during camp.
Sincerely,
Michelle Pavelek
Band Camp Coordinator
Remaining Color Guard “Mini Camp” Dates
(Contributors: Kami Hettwer, Jen Freeman)
Put it on your calendar now if you are interested in getting some extra instruction to be ready for the regular “band camp” sessions in August. If you or any of your friends are interested in Color Guard for the 2008 School Year (2008-2009), take advantage of these mini-camps. The info for them is below. If there are any questions, please direct them to Jen Freeman via email at jfreemanj@hotmail.com . In the attached flyer, please also note the “Car Wash Days” for Color Guard (July 5th, & July 26th) . . .
If you are new to this activity, please contact Jen Freeman at the email address above. All information on the “guard” will be going out via mass email or phone tree directly from Jen & John Freeman. Please make sure you are on the roster to receive any summer guard information.
- Dates: July 1st, July 22nd
- Times: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Where: TBA (for the July 1st, 22nd) will be a field/room TBD
