thursday, february 5 th 2015. agenda booster mission budget recap ntca percussion contest march...
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CHHS PANTHER BAND PARENT MEETING
Thursday, February 5th 2015
Agenda Booster Mission Budget Recap NTCA Percussion Contest March for Water 5K All Region Recap Spring Trip 2015-2016 Band
Leadership, Hype Day, Registration/Auditions Fundraising Upcoming Dates
Booster Mission The Band Booster Club is a non-profit
organization whose purpose is to help promote a better band, school and community spirit by volunteering our time and skills as well as provide financial support to full-fill the goals and objectives set forth by the Band Directors.
Without all these components our student experience is negatively impacted.
Budget Recap – Income
Budget Recap – Expenses
NTCA Percussion ContestFebruary 28th
Thank you to all who volunteered at our first contest!
We will again need EVERYONE’S help for this oneAsk your friends and relatives to help
too SUG will go out soon Come to support the Drumline and
see them perform!
March for Water 5KSat, March 21st, - 8am
Combined fundraiser between Band and PALS
Band, Drumline & Color Guard will perform on this date (please mark on family calendars)
www.marchforwater5k.com
Great way for the whole family to come support the Band and a great cause
All information found on the website
Presenting Sponsor:
All-Region Student Recap 6- 9th Grade Band Members 16- HS Band Members 2- Area Qualifiers
Jisu Jung- FluteSam Miyashita- Trumpet
1- All StaterCongratulations to Jisu Jung, for finishing
1st amongst all flutes at Area! She will travel next week on an all-expenses paid trip to San Antonio to perform with the Texas All-State Band!
Spring Trip – Branson, MOThu, April 30th - Sun, May 3rd
We currently have 129 students attending the Spring Trip to Branson
We take 1 chaperone for every 10 students Our Wind Symphony and combined
Symphonic/Concert Band will perform at a competition in Branson
Bands will compete with their UIL Concert programs
Final Trip Payment is due Friday, February 27th We will have to cancel spring trip registrations if not paid
in full. Please visit with Susan Justitz, Band Treasurer
if you have questions about your trip account
Next YearHere’s what’s going on…
We have assembled a new design team for Next Year’s show!
Drew Shanefield – Music Arranger○ The Cavaliers, Coppell HS, BOA Judge
Andy Toth – Visual Designer○ The Cavaliers, Carmel HS, Pride of
Cincinnati
GCISD Band Orientationaka “Hype” Day
Saturday, April 18th 9am-4pmMorning Session: 9am-12:00pm (8th Grade)
Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm (8th + Returning)
Colleyville MS Stadium & Gym Intro to marching fundamentals for
all GCISD Band students, regardless of HS attending
Will include a fun Social event!
2015-2016 Marching Band Registration & Auditions
Saturday, April 25th CHHS Band Hall Morning Rehearsal: 8am-10am Auditions & Registration: 10:30am-
4pm (by instrument) First payment of $100 Due Will be able to order uniform items
and spirit wear for next season
Leadership Training Leadership positions selection process will consist of the
following: Application, notebook
○ 2 weekends to complete from Fri, Feb 6th
○ Due Wed, Feb 18th Leadership Training
○ Begins Mon, Feb 23rd ○ Morning mornings through Mon, Mar 23rd
Interview/audition for specific positions○ Drum Majors – Week of March 30th
○ Captains – Week of April 6th ○ Student Instructors – Week of April 13th
We work to create a pool of candidates and provide them training and opportunity to develop leadership traits. Not all students are selected, but they all receive training and feedback over several weeks.
Open to any student in good academic standing, with no loss of eligibility during the school year.
Next Year’s Fees Goal: Your fee goes further $100 - April 25th (75% refund after this time
for those who drop) $150 - May 25th (75%) $150 - June 25th (50%) $150 -July 25th (25%) $100 - August 25th (0%) Total: $650 Sibling Discount
50% for the 2nd student25% for the 3rd and beyond
Fundraising Update
Pampered Chef Fundraiser begins tonight! (February 5th – 19th)
Main Street Days - May 15th – 17th Watch email for signup links!
Upcoming Dates NTCA Percussion Contest: Sat, February 28th
Hosted by CHHS Band Next Parent Meeting: March 19th March For Water 5K: Sat, March 21st
Hosted by CHHS Band and PALS Pre-UIL Concert: Thurs, April 2nd UIL Concert and Sight Reading: April 16th and 17th
Marching Band Orientation: Sat, April 18th Marching Band Training: Wed-Fri, April 22nd – 24th Marching Band Auditions & Registration Day: Sat, April 25th Main Street Days: Fri-Sun, May 15th – 17th Spring Concert: Thurs, May 28th Band Banquet: Sat, May 30th Summer Band Camp Begins: Wed, July 29th
Continues Monday-Friday until First Day of School Please check the band calendar often!