Thursday, October 15, 2009

Announcements for week of 10/14

  1. Schedule -
    10/15 - Rehearsal CANCELED
    10/16 - Homecoming Game, Senior Night, call time 4pm
    10/19-20 - Talent Show Auditions
    10/22-23 - Jazz Band Auditions
    10/23-25 - Booster Craft Show at PHS-CC
  2. Lincoln Way Competition - Congrats to the band on a great show at Lincoln Way East High School! There was significant improvement in the two weeks since Wheaton. If anyone has any photos to share from the competition, please e-mail Mr. Dortwegt.
  3. IMEA Audition Results - A BIG congratulations to Aileen Hamilton and Zach Simmering. Both were selected to the IMEA District 9 Honor Band, and will have the opportunity to perform with other outstanding students from the Chicagoland area in November.
  4. Concert Season - We will begin Concert Season on Monday, 10/19. Please make sure your students have the necessary materials or instrument on that date.
  5. Fall Craft Show, 10/23-10/25 - One of our biggest fundraisers each year is the Fall Craft Show. Crafters converge on Plainfield Central each year, bringing large crowds and generating income for the Band Boosters of each Plainfield High School. We will need volunteers. A separate e-mail will be sent out regarding the craft show soon.
  6. Concert Uniform Fitting - We will begin the process of fitting concert uniforms on Monday, 10/19 for Symphonic Band students. Concert Band students will be asked to come in to be fitted on a Monday evening for a short period at some time in the next few weeks. We will announce specific dates next week.
  7. Notes about Concert Uniforms - Please make sure you have your black dress shoes (closed toe for women) when you are fitted. Also, men will need a tuxedo shirt. This will be ordered for all new members. Returning men should check to be sure they still have a tuxedo shirt that fits from last year. We need to know asap if you need another shirt ordered.