Atlanta Trip Info

Parents,

 

I want to give you a heads up on the payment schedule for the Atlanta trip.  The trip will cost $120 per student.  The first $50 is due February 20th.  The second payment is due March 5th.  Following our fundraisers in March we will let you know what part of the final $20 balance will be due on March 23rd.

 

If you wish to chaperone you will also need to pay for your room (single or double).  Amy Landers will have those figures for you soon.  I just don't have them in front of me at this time. You may also reserve a room at the band rate if you want to go to Atlanta but you don't wish to chaperone.  Amy will give you the phone number and info on that as well.  She can be reached at this email or at landersamy@msn.com.

 

I will be in touch again with more information when I return home from Colorado.

Kiersten

Important Information - Feb 12, 2011

Parents,

I will be out of town through Thursday of this week.  Amy Landers will be checking the email mailbox.  There are a couple of things I need to share with you before I leave.

 

First, there are additional band practices for all grade levels beginning now and continuing until the Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE) in early March.

 

6th grade band will meet after school every Monday from 3-4 until LGPE.  If there is a Monday holiday, they will not meet.

 

Concert band (7th and 8th graders not in Wildcat Winds) will meet on Wednesdays from 3-4:30.

 

Wildcat Winds will meet at their usual times.

 

The LGPE performances are as follows:  Wildcat Winds 3/9 at 6p.m.

                                                              Concert Band 3/10 at 9:30 a.m.

                                                              6th grade Band 3/11 at 9a.m.

 

I will cover transportation questions when I return.

 

Secondly, if your student has signed up to take a solo and/or ensemble to contest in April please contact Doc to find out the cost.  We appreciate your timely payment.

 

Thank you to all of you Boosters for your support this year.  We are in the final stretch and it is a busy one!

Kiersten Scooler

Middle School Skate Night Fundraiser - March 11 from 7-10pm

Band Parents,

At Thursday's band booster meeting the members in attendance approved a fundraising idea presented by fellow band parent, Stacie Lindsey. 

Stacie has arranged with the Richmond Hill Rec Center for the band to sponsor a skate night on Friday, March 11 from 7-10pm for middle school students.  

The Boosters are looking for at least 10 parents to chaperone on the night of the skate and a few more to work the concession area.  In advance of the skate night, we are asking for a couple of parents to help promote the event at school (reader board, posters, PA announcements). 

Please reply to Stacie Lindsey at stacie.lindsey@hotmail.com.

We expect this to be very successful for the band.  Our skate night will be the first of this year!

Thank you Stacie for your work in putting this together.

The Boosters

Band Booster Meeting - Feb 10, 7pm, Bandroom - RHMS

Parents,

This Thursday, February 10, at 7pm is the next band booster meeting.  We will meet in the bandroom and share information about the Large Group Performance Evaluations that are coming up for all the bands next month.  We will also be discussing the Solo and Ensemble competition in April and the Winds trip to Atlanta.  Parents, please be there. We have alot going on and we want you to get the news and have input.

 

See you Thursday,

The Band Booster Officers

Congratulations from Dr. Hoyt LeCroy

Wildcat Winds Parents and Students,

Below is a copy of the email sent to Dr. Warnock  from Dr. Hoyt LeCroy.  Doc wanted you to see it.  You should be proud of your performance and how your represented yourselves, your music program, your school, and your community.  You made an impression!

 

Dear Dr. Warnock and members of Wildcat Winds:

Congratulations on your outstanding performance at last week's inservice conference of Georgia
Music Educators Association!  It is among the highest of honors for a band to serve as a model for
music educators from the state of Georgia.

As one of your guest conductors, I was honored to have the opportunity to observe your dedication
in rehearsal.  Your polished performance on stage was made possible by long hours of devotion to
the cause of excellence.

I know that you have more achievements ahead during this academic year.  My very best wishes are
extended as you ascend to new heights.

As you perform, never forget that your music inspires people whom you will never meet.  You bring hope
to the world.

Congratulations to each of you, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your memorable performance
at GMEA 2011 !


Hoyt F. LeCroy, PhD
Fellow in Music Education
Piedmont College
Demorest, Georgia
 

Winds Practice Thursday

Winds,

There will be no practice Thursday afternoon since Doc will be with the Honor Band students at AASU.

Kiersten

Important Honor Band info

Parents,

If your student was selected after the December auditions for Honor Band, this vital for you this week.  Please read the information below from Dr. Warnock regarding this weeks schedule for Honor Band.

 

Here is a schedule and a breakdown of what to bring for honor band students and their parents.

What to Bring
Please necessary accessories, for example: valve oil, grease, extra reeds, your mouthpiece, tuner, a good ligature, etc. Percussionists need to bring snare drums; (we will supply for you, but we need to bring back each). Every student needs to bring a wire music stand and a pencil, no exceptions! Percussionists will need to bring sticks and mallets. Bring money for breakfast ($5-$10) and lunch ($5-$10) for Thursday. Bring money for breakfast ($5-$10), lunch ($5-$10), and dinner  ($5-$10) for Friday. RETURN FIELD TRIP FORMS BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON!!

IF YOU PLAY A SCHOOL INSTRUMENT, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING BACK EACH DAY TO THE RHMS BAND ROOM. DO NOT LEAVE OUR STUFF AT AASU!!

What to Wear
Please make sure that you wear appropriate clothing AASU. RHMS SCHOOL DRESS CODE APPLIES. No tank tops, revealing clothing, or offensive slogans will be allowed. Concert attire will be BLACK AND WHITE UNIFORM; WILDCAT WINDS UNIFORM FOR WILDCAT WINDS. Please bring your uniform in a garment bag on Friday. We will change into our uniforms before we eat; SO BE VERY CAREFUL EATING FRIDAY AT DINNER!!


Wednesday, February 2
3:00 - 5:00    Dinner in band room, provided by Boosters
5:00                    Leave RHMS Band room for AASU
6:00 - 7:00    Arrival and Check in (AASU Fine Arts Auditorium Lobby)
7:00-9:00              Rehearsal (Upstairs in Room 206)
9:30                    Arrive back at RHMS

Thursday, February 3
8:30                    Leave RHMS for AASU
9:00 - 9:30    Breakfast at AASU
10:00-12:00    Rehearsal
12:00-2:00              Lunch
2:00-5:00              Rehearsal
5:30                    Arrive back at RHMS
        NO EVENING REHEARSAL!

Friday, February 4
8:30                    Leave RHMS for AASU
9:00 - 9:30            Breakfast at AASU
10:00-12:00    Rehearsal
2:00-3:30              Final Rehearsal
4:00 - 6:00    Dinner
6:00                    Call for Concert
7:00                    Concert
                                6-8 Band
                                9-10 Band
                                11-12 Band
If you leave from AASU after the concert, MAKE SURE YOU GIVE ME OR MRS. BOWDEN YOUR SCHOOL INSTRUMENT, AND GIVE ME OR MRS. BOWDEN A NOTE FROM YOUR PARENTS REALEASING YOU FROM THE CONCERT AT AASU. PLEASE INVITE YOUR PARENTS; THEY NEED TO SEE YOU PERFORM!!! THIS IS A HUGE, BIG DEAL CONCERT; THERE WILL BE ABOUT 1,000 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE LISTENING TO YOUR PERFORMANCE. IF YOU RIDE THE BUS BACK TO RHMS, WE WILL ARRIVE BACK BETWEEN 9:30 AND 10:00 PM.

Dr. Warnock