TLHB for the Week of July 18th

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Week of July 18th



Monday through Friday



Battery Drum Line: 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:30 to 4:30



Rifles: 1:30 to 4:30



All Guard: 6:00 to 9:00



All Officers are to report at 9:00 am on Monday, July 18th for Officer work week.





All Pit, Front Ensemble members will start camp with the Full Band on July 25th



Band Camp!



Full Band will start on Monday, July 25th at 9:00 AM as scheduled.

We will break for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30

Lunch will be provided at no charge if students wish to stay on campus during this time, also coke and snack machines are also accessible on campus during camp.





Band camp is always the beginning of a new and exciting time. Whether you are a senior or freshmen it is a new experience of some sort, and will be different from years past.

The first few days are always a bit hectic and confusing, so please relax and enjoy. We promise that you will find this to be a memorable and enjoyable experience filled with many new friends and adventures. It’s perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious and apprehensive if this is your first year, but after a couple of days everyone will feel

“at home” in the Hanna Band. All Students are also reminded to bring a water jug or camel back for water. There is ample access to water on the field for refills.









Contest Schedule Set:



The Locations for our Marching Band Contests have now been set. None of the dates have been changed from the original schedule that was printed in April.



September 24th: Land of the Sky Marching Band Contest in Enka, NC near Ashville



October 1st: Halftime Performance at Wofford – Appalachian State Football Game in Spartanburg, SC



October 8th: Georgia Festival of Champions at East Jackson High School in

Commerce Georgia



October 15th: Pendleton High School Marching Band Contest in Pendleton, SC



October 22nd: The South Carolina Upper State Marching Band Contest at Boiling Springs High School in Boiling Springs, SC



October 29th: The South Carolina State Marching Band Championships at

Spring Valley High School in Columbia, SC





DCI Trip:



Saturday, July 30th (All Day Trip)

We will depart at 12:00 noon and return very late. (Approximately 2:00 am)

Remember money for the DCI trip will be due by Thursday of the first full week of camp. Cost is $40.00. $20.00 for the ticket and $20.00 for the bus costs.

Students will need money for food also.



Uniform Drive:



Our Uniform drive is now up to $19,000 in donations and pledges, which puts us at approximately 30% of our goal. Your help is needed in getting the word out to friends, family members and alumni. I’m absolutely convinced that we reach our goal very quickly if everyone helps to get the pledge cards out. We welcome your ideas, suggestions and help. We will are also planning to pass out pledge cards at the first football game and all upcoming events. A pledge card and uniform drive letter is attached to this email.



We Need:



Sodas and Snacks



We need every band family to donate a 12 pack of brand name soda and individually wrapped snacks such as Lance crackers, and individual packs of chips. These will be used at football games and contest to help students offset the high costs of concessions. These can be dropped off at the band room at any time during camp. We will be stockpiling these items all during the season.



New Tower!



The School district building committee has made a recommendation to the School Board that the current Band Practice Tower be replaced. Final approval on this should take place early next week. Pictured below is the proposed tower:

TLHB Week of March 14th Mardi Gras, Winter Guard and Jazz Band

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Congratulations on a great week TLHB!!!!!



T.L. Hanna Jazz Band News:





The T.L. Hanna Jazz Ensemble received a superior rating once again at the South Carolina Jazz Festival at Newberry College on March 5th. This is the 28th consecutive straight appearance at this festival and the 23rd time that the band has been awarded straight superior ratings from the judges. Gabriel Bertolini was named as the outstanding soloist for Hanna. Also, Gabe Bertolini and Jerry Wiles were selected for and performed with the South Carolina All State Jazz Band. Both students were featured during the performance with the All State Band. This year’s festival selections for Hanna were Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie, Round’ Midnight by Thelonious Monk and One Mint Julep by Rudolph Toombs. Soloists for the Hanna band’s performance included Reid Stayanoff on trumpet, Sam Park and Brandon Joy on Alto Saxophone, Gabe Bertolini on Tenor Sax. and Jerry Wiles on Trombone. The Hanna Jazz Band will now move into a busy spring performance schedule which includes numerous school tours, community events and concerts. On Thursday, April 7th, the Hanna Jazz Ensemble will kick off the Anderson Block Party in downtown Anderson for the second consecutive year.





Winter Guard:



Congratulations to the T.L. Hanna Winter Guard for their performance at Blue Ridge High School on March 5th. The Guard girls placed 4th out of 12 groups and are well on their way to a great championship season!





Mardi Gras!



Once again, The T.L. Hanna Band was awarded First Place in the annual Krew of REX Band Invitational at the REX parade in New Orleans this past Tuesday, March 8th. The annual event has been held since 1982 and features local and regional bands. The actual parade started in 1872 as the culmination of the Mardi Gras season. The crowd for the 2011 parade was estimated at well over one million people. The Hanna Band has participated in the event 11 times since 1987 and has been named Grand Champion 9 times. The four hour, six mile parade features approximately 30 bands and 27 floats in addition to 600 REX members on riding on the Floats and on Horseback. The Band was judged during the first mile of the parade and was presented with the trophy by the Major of New Orleans at the main reviewing stand at Galliger Hall. The REX parade is always held on Fat Tuesday during and is the largest and most prestigious of the Mardi Gras celebration. The band members departed Anderson on Saturday evening and returned last Wednesday evening. While in the city the band members went on an actual swamp tour, visited the WW II museum, the New Orleans aquarium, toured the Mississippi on the Riverboat Natchez and visited sites in the French Quarter. Many thanks to chaperones, students and parents who made this trip a great experience for our students!





Pictures needed!



Please e-mail me any Mardi Gras, Guard or Jazz Band Picture you may have. Please send them as a jpg.



Solo and Ensemble Registration:



Solo and Ensemble Registration must be completed this week. Solos are $6.00 and Ensembles are $3.00 per student. All moneys must be turned in by Thursday, March 17th.





Winter Ensemble Championships:



The Hanna Drumline and Winter Guard will be competing in the South Carolina Winter Ensemble Championships on Saturday, March 19th in Charleston. This event will determine the State Champion Drumline and Guard in their respective divisions.





Fees for Guard and Drumline:



Final fees for Winter Guard and Drumline are now due for the Charleston trip. Drumline fees are $55.00 are due now.







For the Week of March 14th:



Monday: Indoor Drumline: 4:00-6:30



Tuesday: Jazz Band: 4:00 to 5:30

Winter Guard: 4:00 to 6:00



Wednesday: Band Officer Meeting



Thursday: Jazz Band: 4:00 to 5:30



Friday: Indoor Drumline: 7:00 to 10:00



Saturday: Drumline and Winter Guard to Charleston: Call Time 6:00 AM! :-(









Uniform Drive Officially Launched!



A big thank you to everyone who came out to support our Winter Groups on Tuesday, March 1st at the annual Drumline, Guard and Jazz Band Showcase!



For those who were unable to attend we also launched our official uniform drive for 2011-2012. Donations and pledges for this important project have already begun to stream in! We are in the process of preparing a mass mailing and will need everyone’s help to make this a reality. Please note the information attached to this e-mail and help pass the work to family, friends and alumni of the Hanna Bands.



Together we can make it work!



Below is a copy of the letter and pledge card that will be sent out in our mailing. We are also attaching a copy of these if you would like to print them out and pass along to others.



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THE T.L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL BANDS







March 2011



Dear Hanna Band Alumni and Friends,



The T L Hanna Bands has officially launched our new Uniform Drive. While our previous uniforms have served us well, they are now 11 years old and very outdated with many in need of repair. Due to the many state and local budget cuts and the increasing cost of transportation, the responsibility for funding this project will fall entirely on the T L Hanna Band Boosters. We are starting this ambitious project by calling on many of the Hanna Band Alumni members and friends to support us with donations. The cost of one uniform will be about $370 with a total goal of $65,000.



We have made your pledge easy! Enclosed you will find a pledge card wherein you can donate to this worthwhile project. You may make your donation in memory of, in honor of, or in recognition of a graduating class. All donor names will be listed in our programs, on a sign at the band practice fence, and placed on our web site. While we know that this is a huge financial undertaking, we are confident that by working together each student will have an opportunity to succeed and realize their dreams.



If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at richardbaskins@anderson5.net or call me at (864) 260-5242.



Thank you for your continued support of the T L Hanna Bands!



Sincerely,



Richard C. Baskin



Richard C. Baskin

Director of Bands

T L Hanna Bands

www.hannabands.org





The T.L. Hanna Bands are a South Carolina non-profit organization under the Internal Revenue code Section 501 (c) (3). Your donation is tax deductible. For your benefit and as required by law, we state the T.L. Hanna Band Boosters Inc. did not provide any goods or services in consideration, in whole or in part, for this contribution.

Copy of the Pledge Card:





TLHB UNIFORM DRIVE



Yes, I want to support the TL Hanna Band Uniform Drive by donating:



One Uniform $370 Coat $195 Pants $80 Hat $40 Gaunlets $35 Plume $ 20



I am enclosing a gift of $ _______________________________________________________



Name (please print) ________________________________Phone:_____________________



Address:_____________________________City/State/Zip___________________________



____Check Enclosed

____Please bill me











Please help us pass the word to other Hanna Band alumni and friends!

Thank you! Your gift is tax deductible!

The Hanna Band Boosters are a non-profit organization under IRS Code section 501 (3) (c)





A draft of next year’s calendar is attached to this message as well as a listing of remaining calendar dates for our ensembles.





Thanks to everyone for your support of our students!



Bas, Roger, Shon, Amy, Victor, Jamie and Matt

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Week of January 30th



Quiznos Night



This Tuesday, February 1st!

Eat at Quiznos on Hwy 81

Between the hours of 5 and 9 and Quiznos will donate a percentage of sales to the Hanna Band

Make sure and let them know you are with the Band!



Publix



Don’t forget to use your Publix Band Cards! We get a percentage of the sales!



Trip Info:



Rooming lists are posted and can be adjusted up through, Monday, Jan. 31st.



Final full payments are due on Feb. 14th

Bus lists will be posted this next week.



Region Band Participants please note attachment:

Region Registration is due Wednesday, Feb. 3rd.



Jazz Band


Congratulations on a great performance at

Hollis Academy in Greenville.



Note future Jazz Band Dates listed below!



Winter Guard and Indoor



Winter Guard 1st performance at Dorman High School Saturday!



Booster Meeting:



Tuesday, February 8th @ 7:15

Last meeting before the trip



Uniform:



Uniform committee meeting, after the regular Booster Meeting on February 8th



Dates:



Important Dates to mark:



Jazz Band:





Feb. 10th: At Southern Wesleyan University: Evening Performance

March 1st: Winter Show for parents at Hanna. 7:15 PM



March 5th: Newberry Jazz Festival

April 7th: Evening Block Party Performance in downtown Anderson: Annual Wild Wings Party afterwards



Winter Guard:



Jan 29th: CIPA Show @ Dorman High School, Guard Only

February 12th: CIPA Show @ Union High School, Guard and Drumline

March 1st: Annual Winter Show with Jazz Band, Guard and Drumline @ Hanna

March 5th: CIPA Show @ Blue Ridge High School, Guard Only

March 19th: SCBDA Show @ Goose Creek High School, Guard and Drumline

April 2nd: CIPA Championships @ Western Carolina University, Guard Only



All Underclassmen Band Members:

Awards Night: Thursday May 12th @ 6:00 PM



Spring Concert: April ?

Band Banquet: May ?



Needs:



The uniform committee needs:



ü Envelopes for mailing:

Business “Legal Size”



ü Black Stamp Pads

Postage

Copy Paper

Fruit Turn In and Christmas Date Reminders

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Happy Thanksgiving!



Important Reminders:



Monday, November 29th is the last day to turn in Fruit Orders.

You may bring them to the band room if you are unable to get in touch with your team leader.



Please remember that the success of the fruit sale is essential to our program. Most people do not realize that all of our transportation, uniform, instructional and most equipment and music expenses are funded by this sale and band fees. Our bus expenses for the fall alone will run over $10,000.00. We are committed to keeping fees as low as possible for our students, but it is more important than ever for our members to realize that everyone must participate in order to provide the very best for our students. Working together we can do more.





Jazz Band at the Christmas Tree Lighting!



Next Friday, December 3rd @ 6:00 PM



Christmas Parade!



Next Sunday, December 5th.



Meet at the Main Wachovia Band Parking Lot on Main Street @ 2:00 PM

The parade will end at the intersection of Main and River Streets. Please arrange for a ride at this location and be prepared to turn in your uniform at the end of the parade. (Dress appropriately)





Other Dates Reminders:



Indoor Drumline starts on Tuesday, Nov. 30th @ 7:00 PM

Winter Guard will start on Dec. 7th @ McCants

Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 9th @ 7:15

Christmas Assemblies on Friday, Dec. 10th @ 8:30 AM and 10: 30 AM

Fruit Pick up on Friday, Dec. 10th Starting at 11:00 AM

Jazz Band @ Concord Elementary and McCants Middle on Friday, Dec. 17th





Needs:



Copy Paper

Batteries: AA, AAA and 9 Volt

A DVD player with a remote for the band room

Blank CD’s and DVD’s

Envelopes: Standard Size 4 ½ X 9 ½

Rye Grass Seed for the Band Field

Clarinet and Alto Sax Reeds

Donations for Bus Expenses

Indoor Drumline Schedule

T.L. HANNA INDOOR PERCUSSION THEATRE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
2010-2011
Fire and Ice
Nov 30 TUESDAY 7:00-8:30PM (FULL MUSIC REH.)
Dec 7 TUESDAY 7:00-8:30PM (FULL MUSIC REH.)
Jan. 4 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (UPPER/LOWER BATTERIE SECTIONALS)
Jan. 6 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM(U/L BATTERIE SECTIONALS)
Jan. 7 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Jan 11 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Jan 13 THURSDAY 7:00-10:00 PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA.)
Jan 18 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM(U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Jan 20 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Jan 21 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Jan 25 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Jan 27 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Jan 28 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Jan. 29 SATURDAY DORMAN QUALIFIER (ALL DAY)
Feb 1 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Feb 3 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Feb 4 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Feb 8 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Feb 10 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Feb 11 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Feb 12 SATURDAY UNION SHOW (ALL DAY)
Feb 15 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Feb 17 THURSDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Feb 22 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Feb 24 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Feb 25 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Mar 1 TUESDAY 7:15PM (BOOSTER CLUB PERFORMANCE)
Mar 3 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Mar 4 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Mar 11 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Mar 15 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Mar 17 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Mar 18 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Mar 19,20 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WGI REGIONAL CHATTANOOGA
Mar 22 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Mar 24 THURSDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Mar 29 TUESDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Mar 31 THURSDAY 4:00-5:30PM (U/L BATTERIE SECT.)
Apr 1 FRIDAY 7:00-10:00PM (FULL REH. MALL AREA)
Apr 2,3 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY CIPA FINALS (ALL DAY)

State Contest!

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Congratulations Hanna Band!

The T.L. Hanna Band was named as a State Finalist Saturday at the South Carolina Upper State Band Championships at Boiling Springs High School. Hanna scored a 91.245 which is their highest score ever at this event. The Hanna Marching Band will now advance to the State Championship at Spring Valley High School in Columbia. This Saturday, October 29th. Hanna’s Performance time is 7:15


Directions to Spring Valley:

120 Sparkleberry Lane
Columbia, SC 29229

From the West: Take I 85 north to I-26. Travel I 26 East to I-20 East (Florence). Follow I-20 East to Exit 80 (Clemson Rd). Turn left onto Clemson Rd. Go left at second stoplight onto Sparkleberry Lane. School is approximately 3 miles on the left.



Please come and support our students in their last and most important competition performance of the season!

Your Support Makes a Difference!


Upcoming Schedule

Monday: Jazz Band Reading Rehearsal: 4:00 to 5: 30

Tuesday: Full Marching Band Practice for State: 4:00 to 6:15

Wednesday: Marching Band Performance @ McCants for the Red Ribbon Assembly. We will leave Hanna at 1:05 (After Second Lunch)
Students who have 3rd lunch will need to eat lunch at


Thursday: Full Marching Band Practice for State: 4:00 to 6:30*
Brief Officer Meeting after practice

Friday: The Band will not travel to the Greenwood Game
Student Holiday and Free Friday evening

Saturday: Call Time for State Contest 10:45 am
On the field for practice @ 11:00
Lunch @ 12:00 @ School

Dress and Load from 1:00 to 1:30
Depart Hanna at 1:45


Thursday: November 4th: Last Marching Band Rehearsal
Run Through Rehearsal only for Westside Game: 4:00 to 5:00

Friday: November 5th: Westside Game at Home:
Call Time 6:15

Reminders:


Jazz Band Rehearsals and Tryouts will start the Week of November 8th
Rehearsals will run Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 4:00 to 5:30
Students who are auditioning for Jazz Band must turn in a completed and signed Jazz Band Contract.
Contracts are available at the White Board.


Region Band and All State Jazz Registration Fees are due now.
Fees are $10.00
Please give to Mr. Whitt or place in the drop box in an envelope, marked with your name and what the money is for.


Power Hour for Band Students: Every Wednesday in the Math Wing.

Spaghetti Supper Tickets on Sale Now!

$6.00

The Annual Spaghetti Supper will be Friday, November 5th from 5:00 to 7:00 in the Mall Area before the Westside Game

Next Fruit Sale Turn in:
November 15th !

TLHB for September 20th

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Schedule for the week of September 20th



First Contest Week!



Important Notice!



Flag Corps Will Practice at McCants again this Monday from 4:00 to 6:15. Those girls who need rides should report to the band room immediately after school.



Monday: Full Band from 4:00 to 6:15

(Guard at McCants)



Tuesday: Full Band from 4:00 to 6:15



Wednesday: Officer Meeting Directly after school



Thursday: Full Band from 4:00 to 6:15



Friday: Away Game at Byrnes

Call time 5:30 PM



Saturday: First Contest at Pickens County HS in Jasper, Ga.

Call Time 10:00 AM



Schedule for Saturday:



Rehearsal: 10:00 -11:15

Lunch: 11:15 to 12:00

Dress and Load: 12:00-12:30

Depart for Jasper: 12:30

Performance Time @ Jasper: 7:40









A map and a full schedule of the contest will be posted on Tuesday.







Reminders:



ü As of now, we will have access to 50 tickets for the Wofford Game performance. These tickets are $10.00 apiece and will be reserved in order of payment. We are requesting more tickets but have not received confirmation as of this weekend.



ü Music for Region Band Auditions and Jazz Band is available now. See Bas if you have any questions.



The Fruit Sale has begun!



Please help do your part to support out program for all our students!



See Bas now if you have not received your sales information!





We need a volunteer parent to chair the Spaghetti Supper

fund-raiser which is tentatively scheduled for November 5th.

Please see Bas or Robert Pettigrew if you are interested or have any questions.













Food and Drinks Needs for Competitions and Games:



Drinks needed:



1 case(12cans) or 1 cube (24cans) Sunkist, Orange Crush, Dr.Pepper and Cokes or Pepsi - no store brands. He said we would need 35 cases in next few weeks! We have 5 to possibly 7 games left (if do playoffs) and 5 competitions and 1 performance that he will need drinks for the kids.





Food items needed for competitions and Wofford performance:



Any parents that have not yet volunteered to send food items or have not been contacted about sending food for the competitions, please call Barbara Falco at 231-8963 or e-mail her at goferco@yahoo.com Or contact Yvonne Boggs at cyboggs@charter.net to forward to Barbara.

Yeah, We are covered for this week, 9/25/10, but there are 5 more weekends coming up.



We need each time around 200 to 250 of each (and if feed twice, it doubles)



Sandwiches: we need 30 sandwiches per parent, can be PB&J, meat, meat & cheese - no pimento cheese.Please, wrap them individually then place in larger bags or back in the loaf bag and label so as for allergies as well as we will ice ones for trips.



Chips: individual snack packs, Frito/Lays/Doritos come 20-22 per store package or I am told Sam's Club brand come 50 to a box. Need 2 packages of Lays, etc per parent for 40+ or 1 Sam's 50 count box. You may send more if you like as will be used for the games.



Cookies/brownies/cupcakes - no frosting please: Need 3 cookies in a baggie and need 40 baggies per parent. For brownies or cupcakes, need 40 per parent wrapped individually.



We also need some help getting all this together on these Saturdays so we may ask some of you to come help feed them, pack and get all on the busses! And, do any of you have rolling ice chests we could borrow each week? Will need 3 or 4.