Hi Band Students and Parents
I know you’re probably sick of all the emails coming from me or the Music Boosters, but this is a busy time! Thanks to the pandemic we’ve postponed a lot of events until the end of the year. Nevertheless, I still prefer this hectic time over the last 2 years of having to cancel everything!
The boosters will be sending out some important information in the next couple of days about the Blood Drive on May 9 and the Benefit Dinner on May 14, so I thought I would get one email out with my important announcements so you don’t miss them.
Remaining Performances and Practices
This document contains all of the remaining important performance and rehearsal dates for students, as well as the music that will be played. All of these have been on the calendar, but I thought it would be helpful for students to organize them this way. While we’re at it, don’t forget our summer band camp dates are August 15-19 (and August 13 for drumline) from 9am to 4pm.
Hazel Dell Parade Permission Slip
This is a permission slip for the Hazel Dell Parade on May 21. Please print, sign, and return by Monday, May 16. We will also be having parade practices on May 19 and 20 from 3:30 to 5:30pm.
Band Council Officers and Drum Majors Needed
Students: We are looking for band council officers for next year. Elections will be held on June 3. If you are interested in running for a band council position, click this link. This includes anyone interested in auditioning for drum major next year.
Parent Volunteers DESPERATELY Needed
This is actually a booster thing, but I think it’s important you hear this from me. At our last booster meeting, we took nominations for next year’s officers and coordinators. The turnout was…well…let’s call it “incomplete.” We currently have no nominees for Vice President of Student Activities, Vice President of Fundraising, Secretary, and Communications Coordinator. Those are in addition to the SEVEN other coordinator positions that went unfilled this school year and had to be covered by this year’s booster officers. I am asking you to consider volunteering for a 1-year term in one of these positions. These jobs all have varying degrees of time commitment, so if you’re interested in learning more about the responsibilities please visit www.
You hear me plug it at every concert, and I mean it: Your students and I cannot achieve the success we achieve without the support of our booster club. A half-full booster board is not sustainable. Without a fully-functioning booster board, we will have to reduce activities and resources for all students in the program. Many hands make light work, so please consider stepping up to help out.
Thanks everyone! Here’s to a great close to the school year!
Corey McEnry
Director of Bands
Hockinson High School