June 15, 2014

Post date: Jun 16, 2014 1:09:43 AM

Announcements:

• ​​HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all of our band dads today! We hope your day has been great!

• Our 2nd June rehearsal will be THIS TUESDAY from 6-9 p.m. Remember to be on time and prepared with everything you need (music, instrument, pencil, etc.). BE ON TIME! Students must attend 2 of the 3 June rehearsals in order to secure a spot in the fall show. If they don't, they will be put on an alternate list and will be available to the first spot that comes open in the show.

• Students should be practicing their show music (beginning through Section M) that we covered last week. This we will work letter M-BB. We only get better with practice.

• All seniors who attended last Tuesday's rehearsal should have been fitted for his/her uniform. We will continue with juniors this week. Thanks to all the ladies who helped with the fitting of uniforms!

• We began our peaches fundraiser this past Tuesday night. Each student is asked to sell at least 3 trays of peaches (20-22 peaches per tray) or get $30 in donations. Orders and money are due no than NEXT TUESDAY'S REHEARSAL (June 24). If your student is not going to be at this rehearsal be sure you make arrangements to get their order to the rehearsal since we must have a final count by next Wednesday.

• We also began our optional Boston Butt fundraiser for July 4th! If you know of anyone who needs BBQ for the 4th, this is the fundraiser for them! Each butt has 6-8 lbs. of BBQ for only $30! These will be available for pick-up at the Dyer City park on the 4th @ 9 a.m. Orders and money are due no later than NEXT TUESDAY'S REHEARSAL!

• All forms (5 total) are due no later than NEXT TUESDAY'S REHEARSAL! Be sure you get these fill out and turned in. Failure to turn these forms in will result in your student not being able to participate in band camp. If you have lost your copies of your forms, you can find them all on our website (https://gchsmarchingpioneer.org) under the "forms and useful information" section.

• The first $35 band fee payment must be made by the final June rehearsal unless other payment arrangements have been made. Make every effort to make this and any payments in a timely manner so the band is able to pay our bills on time. Remember we can now ACCEPT PAYMENTS VIA DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD!​ Just bring your card to the office and you will be emailed a receipt. All checks should be made to the Gibson County High School Band.

• Mrs. Chasity and Mrs. Rhonda will once again be in the band office around 5:30 to accept all forms and payments.

• Percussionists should be getting shirt sponsors (4 total) or paying their percussion fee of $85 by August 5th! This is in addition to regular band fees. This form will all information was sent home last week.

• Guard should be paying their first $60 of their guard fee ($10-gloves and $50-uniform fee) by the end of July. Students will not receive their gloves and uniforms will not be ordered until these fees are paid. These are in addition to regular band fees.

• Trailer Sponsors can be turned in NOW! See the website for a form. This is a great way to get your business advertised or show your individual support by placing your name on the back of the 18-Wheeler trailer which travels everywhere the band goes!

• We need workers for the Fireworks Tent! See Kim's email from earlier this week as to the day and times needed. Contact her ASAP to get these dates/times covered.

• As we get closer to band camp, be sure your student is getting outside. This will be key to them being able to handle the sun and heat at camp!

• The percussion Run to your own beat 5K is this coming Saturday 21st. at 8am at the high school. You don't have to run. A lot of people have walked in the past. Please come out and support your percussion section. $15 for pre-register and $20 for the day of. Email Tico at mcmworkingman@gmail.com if you need more info.