Dear Current and HHS Band Students and Parents,
As you head off to a well-deserved summer vacation I wanted to leave a couple of reminders with you.
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Audition Results – The roster for next year’s Wind Ensemble can be found here. The roster for next year’s Jazz Band can be found here. We still have some openings in both bands. If you are interested in auditioning for a vacant spot please let me know. You will be expected to do your audition after the first day of band camp Monday, August 13. The audition material for both bands can be found here. I want to stress that just because you audition does NOT mean you are automatically in the group. You will need to practice hard this summer. I highly recommend private lessons (for everyone, actually) if doable. Please email me if you have any questions.
Fireworks Stand Shifts – We still have about 120 open shifts for our fireworks stand that starts next week. Please sign up for any and all shifts you are able to work. There is no maximum number you can sign up for. The more you (or your family member) work, the more money you raise for your individual fundraising account. If you have a sibling or family member who would like to work a shift on your behalf they are welcome to sign up. Their shift will be credited to your account. Please click here to view the shifts and to sign up: http://signup.com/go/NkGpSxe
Fireworks Night Security – At this point we have the following people covering night security. Each shift is worth $100 (paid to your individual fundraising account). If you are interested in covering an open shift please email me to let me know. If we do not fill all 8 evenings by Sunday night we will have to hire a security guard for ALL nights (this is an all or nothing thing). As a reminder, the security shift runs from 11:30pm to 8:30am. You can either camp out inside the fireworks stand (it’s surrounded by a chain link fence that can be locked) or by parking your RV right in front of the entrance to the tent and staying awake.
- Wednesday, June 27: Phillips
- Thursday, June 28: Vincent
- Friday, June 29: Miller and Biddle
- Saturday, June 30: Miller and Biddle
- Sunday, July 1
- Monday, July 2: Hubler and Saeman
- Tuesday, July 3: Hubler and Saeman
- Wednesday, July 4: Phillips
Band Camp and Calendar for Next Year – Please make sure you have Monday, August 13 thru Friday, August 17 from 9am to 4pm blocked out on your calendar for Band Camp. Percussionists should also have Saturday, August 11 from 9am to 4pm blocked out. All students are expected to attend. Click here for more information, as well as to see all important dates for next year. Get them on your family calendar now before you forget!
Private Lessons – I can’t stress enough how much a few private lessons over the summer (and beyond, hopefully) can improve your individual abilities. If you have the time over the summer, please consider taking a few. Email me for a list of instructors. This is ESPECIALLY important if you are in Wind Ensemble/Jazz Band, or are switching to a new instrument (and we’ve talked about it).
HAGS! 