Notes for Feb. 2nd
Please note:
BAND BOOSTER MEETING
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
@ 7:15
This is the “Mandatory Meeting” for all students participating in the Mardi Gras Trip.
The Agenda will also include Budget issues and fund-raising
TLHB
February 3/09
Hanna Band at CIPA Competition:
Congratulations to the T.L. Hanna Band Indoor Drumline for their first place class finish at the Carolina Indoor Performance Association’s qualifying show at Easley High School on Saturday, January 31st. This is the first year that the Hanna band has fielded an Indoor Line that will compete in the CIPA circuit The Drum Line is led by senior captains David Reynolds and Amber Simons and the drumline instructor is Shon Brown. Also Congratulations to the Hanna Winter Guard that was promoted up a class in the Carolina Indoor Performance Association. The Hanna Band Winter Guard is led by Captains Emily Harris, Aly Smyth, Amanda Bensen and Amber Pettigrew. The next competition will be at Dorman High School on February 14th. There is some limited space on the bus for those who would like to go and watch!!!
ROTC Inspection:
Chamber Winds will play briefly for the ROTC formal inspection on Wednesday. Students are requested to wear black and white and report to the gym during homeroom for the program. The inspection will start at 10:15 and should conclude at approximately 11:00. Students will be excused from class for the program.
Region Band:
Congratulations to all who tried out for Region Band! This is the one activity that benefit students individually for scholarship consideration. Colleges and Universities are consistently asking for nominations for students who participate in Region Band for clinics and honors groups. This will also enable students to receive Honors Credit for Band. We feel very strongly that this is one of the most valuable activities available to our students.
Show:
We are currently exploring some show ideas. At present, we are looking at a show called “Heartbeat”. Its an original…… CD will be available soon. Your input is needed and solicited.
Unit Credit for Marching Band:
We are looking into submitting a proposal that will give a .5 credit for Marching Band . This will be in addition to the unit credit given for class. The .5 credit will bring an additional boost to the students GPA, as it will automatically give band students 8.5 credits and Jazz Band students 9.5 credits. This will have to be approved by the district and if approved will go into effect for the 2009-2010 school year.
Mardi Gras:
Plans for Mardi Gras are set. Please note the mandatory Full Practice on Wednesday, Feb. 18th. All participating students must have everything passed off by that Wednesday. The Bus list will be posted in the next week along with Chaperone assignments.
Flag Corps Practice for Mardi Gras:
Wednesday, February 11th, and Monday, February 16th
Both Rehearsals will run from 4:00 to 6:00
Budget, Trips etc……
Our School District, along with many others among us, have been faced with difficult financial issues. While our district is strongly supportive of our program, the current budget issues will have an effect on our program. Our supply budget was frozen in December and the Band and Athletic Booster Clubs were asked to cover all transportation costs for the remainder of the year. While we are unsure and apprehensive of what projected future state cuts will mean for our program, we remain committed to moving forward with all of our plans for all of our winter programs.
In the last couple of years, we have conducted a spring onion sale that supplemented our budget for the last spring and summer. This fund raiser will take on a new importance as we look ahead to maintaining and continuing to provide the very best for everyone. With everyone’s support, we remain confident that we can reach our goals for continued success. We will need everyone to help in every way possible, as we will not be able to spend money on repairs or accessories (reeds, valve oil etc..) as we have in the past.
We will plan as we always do for another spring and fall, including all of the usual trips and competitions. While we will have to work harder and conserve, we feel that working together and supporting each other we will emerge stronger individually and collectively.
Booster Meeting
Our Regular Booster/Parent Meeting will be February 10th at 7:15 in the Band Room. This is the “Mandatory Meeting” for parents whose child will be participating in the Mardi Gras Trip on February 21st.
We will also discuss issues related to recent budget cuts and possible futur
BAND BOOSTER MEETING
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
@ 7:15
This is the “Mandatory Meeting” for all students participating in the Mardi Gras Trip.
The Agenda will also include Budget issues and fund-raising
TLHB
February 3/09
Hanna Band at CIPA Competition:
Congratulations to the T.L. Hanna Band Indoor Drumline for their first place class finish at the Carolina Indoor Performance Association’s qualifying show at Easley High School on Saturday, January 31st. This is the first year that the Hanna band has fielded an Indoor Line that will compete in the CIPA circuit The Drum Line is led by senior captains David Reynolds and Amber Simons and the drumline instructor is Shon Brown. Also Congratulations to the Hanna Winter Guard that was promoted up a class in the Carolina Indoor Performance Association. The Hanna Band Winter Guard is led by Captains Emily Harris, Aly Smyth, Amanda Bensen and Amber Pettigrew. The next competition will be at Dorman High School on February 14th. There is some limited space on the bus for those who would like to go and watch!!!
ROTC Inspection:
Chamber Winds will play briefly for the ROTC formal inspection on Wednesday. Students are requested to wear black and white and report to the gym during homeroom for the program. The inspection will start at 10:15 and should conclude at approximately 11:00. Students will be excused from class for the program.
Region Band:
Congratulations to all who tried out for Region Band! This is the one activity that benefit students individually for scholarship consideration. Colleges and Universities are consistently asking for nominations for students who participate in Region Band for clinics and honors groups. This will also enable students to receive Honors Credit for Band. We feel very strongly that this is one of the most valuable activities available to our students.
Show:
We are currently exploring some show ideas. At present, we are looking at a show called “Heartbeat”. Its an original…… CD will be available soon. Your input is needed and solicited.
Unit Credit for Marching Band:
We are looking into submitting a proposal that will give a .5 credit for Marching Band . This will be in addition to the unit credit given for class. The .5 credit will bring an additional boost to the students GPA, as it will automatically give band students 8.5 credits and Jazz Band students 9.5 credits. This will have to be approved by the district and if approved will go into effect for the 2009-2010 school year.
Mardi Gras:
Plans for Mardi Gras are set. Please note the mandatory Full Practice on Wednesday, Feb. 18th. All participating students must have everything passed off by that Wednesday. The Bus list will be posted in the next week along with Chaperone assignments.
Flag Corps Practice for Mardi Gras:
Wednesday, February 11th, and Monday, February 16th
Both Rehearsals will run from 4:00 to 6:00
Budget, Trips etc……
Our School District, along with many others among us, have been faced with difficult financial issues. While our district is strongly supportive of our program, the current budget issues will have an effect on our program. Our supply budget was frozen in December and the Band and Athletic Booster Clubs were asked to cover all transportation costs for the remainder of the year. While we are unsure and apprehensive of what projected future state cuts will mean for our program, we remain committed to moving forward with all of our plans for all of our winter programs.
In the last couple of years, we have conducted a spring onion sale that supplemented our budget for the last spring and summer. This fund raiser will take on a new importance as we look ahead to maintaining and continuing to provide the very best for everyone. With everyone’s support, we remain confident that we can reach our goals for continued success. We will need everyone to help in every way possible, as we will not be able to spend money on repairs or accessories (reeds, valve oil etc..) as we have in the past.
We will plan as we always do for another spring and fall, including all of the usual trips and competitions. While we will have to work harder and conserve, we feel that working together and supporting each other we will emerge stronger individually and collectively.
Booster Meeting
Our Regular Booster/Parent Meeting will be February 10th at 7:15 in the Band Room. This is the “Mandatory Meeting” for parents whose child will be participating in the Mardi Gras Trip on February 21st.
We will also discuss issues related to recent budget cuts and possible futur
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