Weekly Band News January 17 – January 23

 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

REMINDERS:

  • Don’t forget to bring your HORN, INSTRUMENT COVER, MUSIC STAND and FOLDER.  Jazz make sure you have your Jazz Folder.
  • Auditorium Seating Chart is posted to Google Classroom.  Woodwinds should enter and leave through the doors on stage left side of the area just in front of the stage; Brass/Percussion should enter from the doors in the back of the auditorium (gym lobby).
  • Masks are mandatory and "social distancing" will be enforced. 
  • Check in at the table in the band room for temperature and attendance.  HEALTH SCREENING SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME. Health Check Link: https://forms.gle/oXV2k7PCGYNMWLrXA
  • If you are quarantined, or have someone in your home dealing with COVID, please advise Mr. Rogers by email and DO NOT COME TO THE SCHOOL.


We will meet with Symphonic Band II (5th period class) on Tuesday evening,  from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

We will meet with Symphonic Band I (6th period class) on Wednesday evening,  from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Jazz Band will meet after rehearsal 7:45-8:30.

9th grade percussionists should attend on Tuesday; all upperclassmen Percussionists should attend on Wednesday.  Tuba and Euphonium players will receive special instructions from Mr. Schmidt to enable you to work on both your KMEA conference music and rehearse with the bands.

We will keep this schedule for the foreseeable future; until we are back in person every day (not A/B), that is the only way to facilitate transportation for everyone.

Parents and spectators will not be allowed to attend the rehearsals due to the restrictions.
If parents or their student are uncomfortable with this arrangement, they should let me know they will not attend. Please email with concerns [email protected]

 

VOLUNTEER AND SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES

Please consider shadowing (through the remainder of this year) and volunteering for one of the following Band Boosters needs next school year.  A large part of the reason our band is so successful is because of the tremendous support of our band booster organization! If you would like to consider one of the roles please email [email protected].

  • Weekly Email Communication – Coordinate with the Band Director and Board President information to be sent in weekly/bi-weekly emails.  Experience with Mailchimp is helpful but not necessary.
  • Spirit Wear Coordinator – Coordinate and carryout sales for fall spiritwear orders and letterman jackets.
  • Alumni Coordinator – Assist in keeping alumni informed of special band events and other information that may be of interest.
  • Scrip Gift Card Coordinator – Organize and facilitate Scrip Card Sales
  • Photo Coordinator: 
    • Coordinating volunteer photographers to help take photos at games and concerts and compiling on Facebook.
    • Compile/organize at least two photos per band member either individually or in a group.
    • Take senior photos at the beginning of band season for buttons given to parents on Senior Night.  Buttons can be made at Oldham County Arts Center.
    • Organize the end of year slide show to be shown at the banquet with music from the band throughout the year. Other volunteers/parents can assist with music they have recorded.
  • Web/Web Support Elect:
    • Our current web coordinator and web support coordinator’s son will be graduating next year and we are in need of a volunteer to shadow with our current volunteer in this role.
    • This position is important for several key reasons:
      1. provides a repository of documented history of the band program;
      2. provides a public site to allow external parties to express interest in our program and to offer support if able (in the last year, we’ve raised over $1,000 in sponsorships because of our public presence on the web!); and
      3. provides an easy go-to place for band booster members and band members to get information on band happenings.
    • This role does require some training–training that can then be used on your resume to beef-up your technical skills! If you are interested in training with our current web and web support coordinator next year, please contact [email protected].

 

BAND BOOSTER LEADERSHIP

Board Members for 2020-2021
President – Chad Adams
Vice President – Brandon Gossett
Secretary – Sandy Walker
Treasurer – Lisa Zahradnicek
Senior Member-at-Large: Sonya Cook
Junior Member-at-Large: Katie Fuller
Sophomore Member-at-Large: Stephanie Skeens
Freshman Members-at-Large: Natalie Dorris and Kristin Goodloe