PSHS Band News

You're Invited!

2012-01-19T07:54:00.000-06:00

Plainfield South Band Booster Holiday Party

Please come out to join us for the 5th annual Band Booster Holiday Party! This is a very fun evening for some relaxation and socializing! If you haven't come in the past, we would love to see you there! Details are as follows:

Saturday evening, January 28, 2012
Wesmere Clubhouse, starting at 6:30pm
Bring a dessert or appetizer to share, and your own beverages!
21 and older welcome

Visit the official e-vite page to RSVP and find the address.

Band Booster Meeting: Tuesday, 1/10

2012-01-09T13:34:00.000-06:00

Please join us for the January Band Booster Meeting on Tuesday, 1/10, at 7:30pm in the Band Room.

Hope to see you there!

Announcements: 12/19/2011

2011-12-19T15:14:00.000-06:00

Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Pick-up is TONIGHT from 5-7pm! Come to the hallway (door P) and then go to the band room.
Solo & Ensemble registration forms are due TOMORROW (Tuesday).
Have a wonderful Winter Break!

Announcements: 12/14/2011

2011-12-14T17:19:00.000-06:00

Schedule -
12/15 & 16 - Individual student photos (in concert uniform) during band periods
12/19 - Cheesecake pick-up, 5-7pm in the band room
Thank you to all who helped with the collage concert! We could not have done it without our parent volunteers! The students had a magnificent performance despite some crazy circumstances (fire alarms!).
We will be taking individual photos of students in their concert uniform/with instruments during band periods on Thursday and Friday) this week. Male students need to remember to bring their tuxedo shirts to school! Students DO NOT need to have their black shoes/socks, as the photos will be from the waist up.
Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Pick up is next Monday, 12/19, from 5-7pm. It is possible that the pick-up time was printed differently in a previous e-mail/letter. Please check your calendars to make sure you have the correct time - 5-7pm!

Food Drive

2011-12-08T11:53:00.000-06:00

Please help the Cougar Music Department help those in need this holiday season!

Tonight at the Collage Concert we will be having our 2nd annual food drive. We will collect canned goods and other non-perishable food items and then donate them to a local food pantry. If you can donate, please drop off your items in the donation box located at the main entrance to the auditorium.

Sorry for the late notice. We will collect items up until next week Monday in case you don't have anything ready for this evening.

Thank you!

Help Needed - Correct link

2011-12-06T11:57:00.000-06:00

We still need LOTS of help for the collage concert. It's easy - bring a book to read and keep an eye on things!

Click here to sign up for a time:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG1hOXE1eHg5X1cya2VkZV90TmZicnc6MQ

Collage Week - PARENT HELP NEEDED

2011-12-05T11:51:00.001-06:00

Collage Week: The collage concert is a combined band and choir event. At this concert, we create a continuous flow of music for the entire show, meaning there are smooth transitions and no applause in between pieces. To achieve this effect, we need additional rehearsal time. The schedule for next week is:

Tuesday, 12/6 – Rehearsal 2:30-7:00pm
Wednesday, 12/7 – Rehearsal 2:30-7:00pm
Thursday, 12/8 – Performances at 6:30pm and 8:15pm
Friday, 12/9 – Emergency date for concert in case of weather

Rehearsals: Students should bring homework, as they will not be performing during the entire time. There will not be an “official” dinner break; instead, students may bring a sack lunch to eat during free time.

Performances: Both performances are on the same night: 12/8. Two performances are scheduled to accommodate large crowds. Because of parent work commitments, we anticipate more people at the 8:15 concert. Therefore, if you can make it to the 6:30 concert, you are encouraged to attend at that time. Note: The Friday date will occur ONLY if we have inclement weather on one of the other dates.

Parent Supervision Needed: Since directors are often not in the room, it is important to have adult supervision each evening. If you can help supervise the band room during one of the following shifts, please click here. WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO PARENTS SIGNED UP TO HELP!

Reminder: Barnes & Noble - Friday, 12/2

2011-12-01T09:34:00.000-06:00

Don't forget about the Barnes & Noble Book Fair which will be held Friday, December 2nd!

All of the information can be found here:
http://pshsbands.blogspot.com/2011/11/barnes-noble-book-fair-friday-122.html

PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT BY FORWARDING THE LINK ABOVE TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY, POSTING ON FACEBOOK, ETC!!!

Barnes & Noble Book Fair - Friday, 12/2

2011-11-28T09:50:00.000-06:00

The Scoop: From 4-8pm on Friday, December 2, the South High Band will host a book fair with Barnes & Noble at the Rt. 30/Plainfield Rd. store in Joliet.

Here's how it works: Present our voucher (available by clicking here) or ID number (10558757) OR wear a PSHS Sticker on your jacket (get a sticker from one of our students at the Gift Wrap Table when you arrive!) when making a purchase, and up to 20% will be donated to the Band Program. This includes the cafe as well. This is a great way to do holiday shopping AND support the band!!!

Online Purchases: You can also shop online anytime from 12/2 through 12/7 and earn the same profit for the Bands. Just input the Bookfair ID code (10558757) at checkout. This allows family members from out of state to help us, too!

What happens at B&N: Our students will be involved in the evening by reading books, performing in small ensembles, and wrapping gifts. The cafe will also be selling a specialty hot chocolate that will be named by our band students.

Hope to see you there on Friday!

Announcements: 11/28/2011

2011-11-28T09:34:00.000-06:00

Dear all,

Hopefully you had a good Thanksgiving! The month of December is BUSY. Below are a bunch of announcements to help us all get to Winter Break in one piece. :)

Schedule -
11/28 - Cheesecake Sale Orders Due
12/2 - Barnes and Noble Book Fair (e-mail to follow)
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12/5 - NO Wind Ensemble Rehearsal
12/6 - Collage Dress Rehearsal, 2:30-7:00pm
12/7 - Collage Dress Rehearsal, 2:30-7:00pm
12/7 - Wind Ensemble Performance at DP MS
12/8 - Collage Concerts, 6:30 & 8:15pm
12/9 - Collage Concert Emergency Date
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12/12 - Concerto Competition Auditions
12/14 - Symphonic Band Performance at AS MS
Please note the added performances for Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Information was passed out in class regarding these performances at Blue House Middle Schools.
We will need parent supervision for Collage rehearsals and performances. Since students are not always involved in the rehearsal or performance, it is good to have adult supervision. Please click here for more information.
The Barnes & Noble Book Fair will be this Friday. An e-mail will follow shortly regarding the Book Fair.

Cheesecake/Coffee Sale - Orders due Monday, 11/28

2011-11-22T17:16:00.000-06:00

Please remember to sell Cheesecake, Coffee, and Tea over the Thanksgiving Break!

Orders are due next Monday, November 28.

More information is here:
Sale Information Form
Cheesecake Brochure
Cheesecake Order Form
Coffee/Tea Order Form

Have a restful holiday! :)

Band Booster Meeting: Tuesday, 11/15

2011-11-14T14:04:00.000-06:00

Dear Band Parents,

Please join us for the November Band Booster Meeting on Tuesday, November 15, at 7:30pm in the Band Room. Hope to see you there!

Announcements: 11/8/2011

2011-11-08T18:03:00.003-06:00

Schedule -
11/10 - Fall Band Concert, 7pm, Gym
11/10-11/28 - Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Sale
11/14-11/18 - 2nd Semester Auditions after school
11/15 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, band room
Thank you to all who helped with the Fall Craft Show. South did a GREAT job and the show went very well. We appreciate all of your volunteer hours and donations of baked goods!
Fall Concert - Our Fall Concert is this Thursday in the Gym. Call time for Concert and Symphonic Band Students is 5pm. Call time for Wind Ensemble is 5:30pm. Guys - remember your black shoes, black socks, and tuxedo shirt. (Freshmen guys - we will have your shirts for you to pick up that evening.) Ladies - please remember black closed-toe shoes and black nylons.
Cheesecake/Coffee/Tea Sale - Our next fundraiser is starting this week. Look for info at the concert and in an e-mail in the next few days.

Baked Goods Needed Today

2011-10-30T09:55:00.000-05:00

The Craft Show is going very well! We are, however, running low on baked goods.

If you are willing and able, please bring additional baked goods to Plainfield Central today before the end of the show at 3pm.

Your help is much appreciated! Thank you!

Craft Show Update & Baked Goods

2011-10-28T07:04:00.000-05:00

Craft Show Update:

Volunteers:

We are doing ok on student volunteers, but could use some more parents. To volunteer, please click here.
When you arrive at Plainfield Central for your shift, please check in at the Cafeteria and sign in. This is how we track volunteer attendance. There will be people to tell you what help is needed. You are encouraged to wear "Cougar-wear" to represent South!
Volunteers enter for free.

Baked Sale:

Just a reminder that we will need baked goods for the Craft Show this weekend.
DROP OFF AT SOUTH IS TONIGHT from 5-7pm in the Band Room. Otherwise, you will have to drop off at Central.
Click here for detailed information about the bake sale.

Shopping at the Craft Show:

Encourage people you know to go to the craft show!
Times: Saturday, 10/29, 9am-4pm. Sunday, 10/30, 10am-3pm
Admission is $2 for people 18 and over.

Questions: Contact Kim Leyva (ksleyva6@comcast.net)

Craft Show Help Needed!

2011-10-25T15:16:00.000-05:00

The Band Craft Show is quickly approaching and we need volunteers!

Dates:

Saturday, October 29

Sunday, October 30

Where:

Plainfield Central High School

Volunteers are needed to man the parking lot, help crafters load/unload, collect admissions, and work the bake sale.

To volunteer for a time slot, click here and submit the form! Or e-mail Kim Leyva at ksleyva6@comcast.net
To help with the bake sale, click here for more information.

Remember this is one of the biggest fundraisers for the band! Please help if you can!

Plainfield Bands Craft Show - October 28-30 at PHS-CC

2011-10-20T18:06:00.000-05:00

Band Craft Show / Fundraiser Help Needed!

What is the Craft Show? Each year, the Plainfield High School Band Booster Organizations coordinate a community craft show featuring crafters from all over the area. Profits are made from registration fees, admission fees, on site food sales, and from a bake sale. The craft show is our largest fundraiser, and we need as much help as possible to make it successful.

What type of help is needed?
1. Volunteers - We need student AND parent help. Jobs may include helping crafters move equipment, manning the parking lot, etc. Student sign ups are posted in the band room. Parents can sign up online by clicking here.

2. Bake Sale Donations - We need donations of bakery items for the bake sale. You can drop off items at PSHS on Friday, 10/28, from 5-7pm in the band room OR DIRECTLY TO PLAINFIELD CENTRAL anytime Saturday, 10/29, between 5am and 4pm or Sunday, 10/30 between 7am and noon. Sunday morning donations are very welcome to "repopulate" the Bake Sale tables!
If you can help with the bake sale, click here for more information regarding what items to bring and how to package.

This is one of the few fundraisers where we are only asking for your time and not asking for money. So, if you have been looking for an opportunity like this, please consider getting involved.

If you have questions, please contact craft show coordinator Kim Leyva at ksleyva6@comcast.net

Announcements: 10/17/2011

2011-10-17T10:53:00.000-05:00

Schedule -
10/17 - MB Rehearsal, 5-8pm (LAST MONDAY MB REHEARSAL)
10/19 - Fundraiser at Westfield Restaurant
10/19 - Jazz Band Auditions
10/20 - No Rehearsal
10/21 - Football Game, 5:30 call time10/24 - Wind Ensemble Rehearsal, 5-7pm (No CB or SB)
10/28 - Talent Show, 7pm
10/28-30 - Fall Craft Show
Westfield Fundraiser - Join us this Wednesday (10/19) at Westfield Restaurant for a PSHS Band Fundraiser. A portion of the profits that day goes to us! Click here for a voucher to present when you go on Wednesday!
Fall Craft Show - Each year, all 4 Plainfield High Schools run a craft show that brings in a great deal of money for the band boosters. We will be seeking volunteers, so please look for an e-mail later this week with information!
Marching Band Photos/DVDs - A group photo of the band was taken at Stagg HS last month. If you are interested, it is in our display case in the hallway outside the auditorium. Extra copies are available for purchase by contacting Tom Killoran Photography - 11316 South Harlem Ave., Worth, IL 60482, 708-361-0025. A copy of our Metamora performance DVD is available by contacting ScheffTech Productions, LLC. Call Brian at 309-524-5865 x 2 or email brian@schefftech.com

Saturday, 10/8 - Schedule & Help Needed

2011-10-03T13:25:00.000-05:00

Parade & Metamora Competition

Click here for the SCHEDULE for this Saturday, October 8.

We need lots of help. Please read below and contact Kim Leyva at ksleyva6@comcast.net to volunteer!

PARADE (7:15am call time):
UNIFORMS: (5 volunteers)

Pass out uniforms at student call time
Collect uniforms upon return to school (usually between 10:30 and 11:30am)

CHAPERONES: (5 volunteers)

Ride bus, supervise
Dispense water on parade route (we have water bottles)

TRAILER CREW: (2 volunteers)

Load equipment
Drive to staging area to unload; Meet band at end of parade route to reload
Contact Steve Leyva if you can help. (sleyva@coca-cola.com)

LUNCH TIME (~11:30AM)

FOOD/HOSPITALITY: (10 volunteers)

Help prepare food and dispense to students

METAMORA COMPETITION (PM)

CHAPERONE: (Need 5 for uniforms, 5 for general help)

TRAILER/PIT CREW: (5-8 people, Contact Steve Leyva if you can help. sleyva@coca-cola.com)

Same responsibilities as last competition (click here to see responsibilities)
Call time = 2:30pm

Concessions Volunteers Needed

2011-10-03T10:07:00.001-05:00

Dear all,

We are in need of parent volunteers to help with Concession Sales at Freshman Football games and Boys Basketball Games this year.

Attached you will find a roster of Boys Basketball games and a roster of Freshmen Football games that the PSHS Band Boosters have been offered to work the concession stand. If we work the concession stand on these dates we get a set amount of donation to the PSHS Band Boosters. This is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for our band.

As you will notice for the Football games, 6 volunteers are needed. We must have at least 3 adults. Students may help and may receive credit for community service hours.

For each Football game worked, the Band Boosters will receive $100.00.

You will notice for each Boys Basketball game we must have 2 adult volunteers. Students may sign up as well with a parent or guardian, or may speak to their band director. For each Basketball game worked, the Band Boosters will receive a minimum or $50.00.

This is a wonderful fundraiser for our organization. Please review the links above to see the dates and times. If you are able to commit to a date, please email Kim Leyva (ksleyva6@comcast.net) with your name and the date you are able to volunteer.

Thank you for supporting the PSHS Band Boosters!

-Kim Leyva

ksleyva6@comcast.net

Booklets for Next Week

2011-09-30T09:54:00.000-05:00

Dear all,

Each year we put together booklets for the students which they can sign/write encouraging notes/etc in anticipation of our final marching band competition. The booklets are put up on the wall in the music hallway.

If you are available tonight at 5:30pm, we could use help with assembling the booklets. It's simple - just cut, glue, and staple! With a lot of help, it should go fairly quickly. Please e-mail Mr. Dortwegt (cdortweg@psd202.org) if you are available to help.

Thanks much!
CD

Help Needed this Friday, 9/30

2011-09-28T17:01:00.001-05:00

Our homecoming football game this Friday, September 30! It is a very special evening because in addition to our regular band performance, we will have 21 former band members performing with us as members of the first ever PSHS Alumni Band.

As always, we need parent help! Please check out the Volunteer Opportunities described below and come join us!

1. Hospitality - attend the Game and keep water available for the kids.

1.1 Call time for volunteers is 6:15pm to get the water cart ready.
1.2 Volunteers stay for the duration of the game.
1.3 Parents needed: 2 to 4.
1.4 Contact: Chris Domagala at takdomo3@yahoo.com or 708-785-5735

2. Uniforms - help hand-out/turn-in uniforms.

2.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 5:00-6:45 and an hour or so at game end, somewhere between 9:30 and 11:00.
2.2 Volunteers can stay for the game, or leave and come back to help hang up the uniforms.
2.3 Parents Required: As many as we can get! The faster uniforms are handed out and in, the faster kids are ready.
2.4 Contact: Cindy Kiser at rick.cindy@sbcglobal.net

3. Pit Crew - help the Pit out to the field; get the "Pit Trailer"; drum major podiums and step ladder from the big Band trailer; drive or follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/step ladder/pit equipment before the game out to the football field; after half-time, reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away. If you can help, contact Mr. Dortwegt. (cdortweg@psd202.org)

3.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 6:15ish through 7:00ish (to get the Pit to the field) and a half an hour or so AFTER HALF-TIME to escort Pit back to the band room.
3.2 Parents can return to the game, or leave after half time.
3.3 Parents required: 3 to 5

Volunteers Needed for Wheeling

2011-09-23T09:19:00.000-05:00

Wheeling Competition Help Needed!

We are still in need of some help for tomorrow's competition!

Please read below for information. Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net or Olympia Diamantopoulos at odiamantopoulos@yahoo.com to volunteer!

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. CHAPERONE: (Need 5 for uniforms, 5 for general help)

Help get uniforms, equipment and busses loaded
Take attendance on your bus, ride the bus
Help unload, help get kids in uniform, help pass out drinks/snacks, walk with the Band to the field, watch the performance from the field, walk back to busses with the Band, help re-load equipment and uniforms, make sure everyone feels ok, go back to field to watch, be back at the busses at the specified time
Help with any problems or sick children--make sure to have the first aid kit!

--Call time for Chaperones: 3:30pm

--Chaperones need to be available for the whole event.

II. TRAILER/PIT CREW: (5-8 people)

Load equipment on the trailer and box truck (we will have two vehicles this year)
Drive Box Truck and Band Trailer (2-4 people) or ride bus/drive separately
Help unload truck/trailer
Help the Pit/drum major podiums get ready to go out to the field
Follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/pit equipment to the field
Reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away after competition--reload truck and trailer.

--Call time for Trailer/Pit Crew: 3:30pm

--It is preferable for the Trailer/Pit Crew to be available for the whole event.

--IF YOU CAN'T TRAVEL WITH US, BUT COULD HELP LOAD/UNLOAD AT SCHOOL, PLEASE LET US KNOW. WE CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP!

NOTE: ALL CONFIRMED VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE FREE PASSES INTO THE COMPETITION. FAMILY MEMBERS OR VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE NOT CONFIRMED (BUT JUST COME AND HELP AT THE EVENT--THANK YOU!) WILL NOT RECEIVE THE PASSES. THERE IS A LIMIT TO WHOM THE BAND CAN BRING INTO THE COMPETITION.

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Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net or Olympia Diamantopoulos at odiamantopoulos@yahoo.com to volunteer!

Announcements: 9/20/2011

2011-09-20T16:56:00.000-05:00

Schedule -
9/21 - McDonalds Fundraiser, 4-7pm
9/22 - MB Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
9/24 - Wheeling Competition
McDonalds - Please come to the McDonalds on Rt. 59 and Caton Farm Rd. between 4 and 7pm tomorrow night (9/21). If you mention that you are with the PSHS Band, 10% of the profits go to the band. You can also present our flyer (available here).
Wheeling - Call time on Saturday is 1:15pm. Our performance time is 8:15pm. For detailed schedule and information, click here.
Attention all PSHS Band Alumni! We are forming an alumni band at the homecoming game on Sept. 30. Please visit pshsalumniband11.eventbrite.com for details! We already have quite a few people registered, so keep spreading the word!!!

Announcements: 9/12/2011

2011-09-12T18:19:00.000-05:00

Schedule:9/12 - Rehearsal, 5-8pm
9/15 - Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
9/16 - Football Game, call time TBA
9/17 - Stagg Competition, call time 2:15pm
Football Game - We will welcome the 8th grade bands of Drauden Point and Aux Sable Middle Schools on Friday. ALL students will be served pizza for dinner! Call time will likely be moved up on Friday - we will let the students know later in the week.
Stagg Competition - Call time at PSHS is 2:15pm. Our performance time at Stagg is 8:45pm. Please click here for a complete schedule.
West Side Story T-shirts are on sale. They are purple with a very cool design. Click here for the order form. Orders are due TOMORROW - Tuesday, 9/13.
McDonald's Fundraiser - Remember our fundraiser will be next week on Wednesday, 9/21. Times have changed to 4-7pm. Click here for the info.

September Booster Meeting / Volunteers Needed

2011-09-08T09:32:00.000-05:00

Dear Band Parents:

The first PSHS Band Booster Meeting is next Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Band Room.

Please join us – we welcome everyone -- ideas and help! We will be planning for the Marching Season and beyond.

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
We will need parent volunteers...

1. For the next Football Game on Friday, September 16, similar to the first game BUT...

2. We will also be hosting 8th grade band students from Drauden Point and Aux Sable Middle Schools at the September 16 Football game, so we will also need extra parent help to serve pizza to all band members and 8th grade guests. The details for volunteering and the schedule for help will be out early next week.

3. Our first Marching Competition on Saturday, September 17—details of volunteering and the schedule will also be out early next week.

If you can help with any of these events, please e-mail hownkris@comcast.net.
Thank you,

Kristen Hamilton, President
and the PSHS Band Boosters

Announcements: 9/7/2011

2011-09-07T09:48:00.000-05:00

Lots going on in the next few weeks. Here are some updates:

Schedule:
9/8 - Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
9/12 - Marching Rehearsal, 5-8pm
9/15 - Marching Rehearsal, 2:30-4:30pm
9/16 - Football Game
9/17 - Stagg Competition
Monticello Photos are still available, but orders are due by TOMORROW! Click here for more info.
Mark your calendars for a McDonald's Fundraiser on September 21 from 4-8pm. Details and location are on the flyer (click here). If you present the flyer or mention you are with the Band when purchasing your meal, a portion of the profits will go to the band.
More info regarding the Stagg HS Competition will be coming out at the end of this week or early next week. Our TENTATIVE performance time is 8:45pm.

Monticello Photo Packages

2011-09-02T09:51:00.000-05:00

Monticello 2011 photo packages are now available!

Options include:

Poster (seen above)
Full Band Picture (middle of the poster above)
Individual Section photo (border of poster above)

Click here for an order form & detailed information. Print and return with payment no later than THURSDAY, SEPT. 8.

Football Game: Friday, 8/26

2011-08-24T20:09:00.000-05:00

Dear Band Families,

We have our first home football game this Friday, August 26, and we need parent help. Please check out the Volunteer Opportunities described below and come join us!

FOOTBALL GAME: FRIDAY, AUG. 26.

1. Hospitality - attend the Game and keep water available for the kids.

1.1 Call time for volunteers is 6:15pm to get the water cart ready.
1.2 Volunteers stay for the duration of the game.
1.3 Parents needed: 2 to 4.
1.4 Contact: Chris Domagala at takdomo3@yahoo.com or 708-785-5735

2. Uniforms - help hand-out/turn-in uniforms.

2.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 5:00-6:45 and an hour or so at game end, somewhere between 9:30 and 11:00.
2.2 Volunteers can stay for the game, or leave and come back to help hang up the uniforms.
2.3 Parents Required: As many as we can get! The faster uniforms are handed out and in, the faster kids are ready.
2.4 Contact: Cindy Kiser at rick.cindy@sbcglobal.net

3.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 6:15ish through 7:00ish (to get the Pit to the field) and a half an hour or so AFTER HALF-TIME to escort Pit back to the band room.
3.2 Parents can return to the game, or leave after half time.
3.3 Parents required: 3 to 5

Thank you,
Kristen Hamilton, President
PSHS Band Boosters

Band on First Day of School

2011-08-17T18:51:00.003-05:00

Happy start of the school year! Two announcements regarding Thursday/First Day of School:

We will be holding a pep assembly during 1st period and Band students will be playing for a portion of the event. At 7:15, (10 minutes into 1st hour) an announcement will be made asking all band students to go to the band room. Parents: We did not tell this to the band students yet, so if you could relay the message, that would be great! One other note: Seniors band students will need to go the gym at 7:15 for a brief meeting, then join the band in the band room.
Thursday's after-school marching band rehearsal has been CANCELED.

Monticello Trip Reminders

2011-08-09T18:22:00.000-05:00

For those going to Monticello, please read the following reminders:

Friday, 8/12, 7-8pm - BAGGAGE CHECK - please bring your large luggage and instrument to the band room on Friday night to be checked and loaded on the trailer. Carry-on items may be brought with you and checked on Saturday morning. Note: You should have everything you will need for the first rehearsal block in your carry-on luggage because we may not have access to the large luggage until after that rehearsal block. This includes shoes, socks, white t-shirt, music, and a pencil.

Click here for a list of reminders of what to bring with you to Monticello!

Saturday, 8/13 - Call time is 9:00am with a departure time of 9:30am. Remember to bring some money to pay for fast food lunch on this day.

Monday, 8/15 - Arrival time at school is approximately 10:00pm. Students will be notified when we are approximately 30 minutes away from home so they can call their parents if necessary. Students will need money for fast food diner on this day.

Ice Cream Social: WEDNESDAY, 8/10, 7:30PM

2011-08-09T18:09:00.000-05:00

Please join us for the ICE CREAM SOCIAL tomorrow at 7:30pm! All parents, alumni, and friends of the band are invited to attend.

Details:
Wednesday, August 10, 7:30pm (NOTE TIME CHANGE!!)
PSHS Gym
Our students will demonstrate what we have learned in the past few weeks of rehearsals, including marching and playing through our show. There will be an opportunity to meet other band families and socialize while having some ice cream!

Hope to see you there!

Parent Meeting TONIGHT; Monticello Chaperones Needed

2011-08-03T13:03:00.000-05:00

I. The Required Parent/Student Meeting will occur TONIGHT (Wednesday, August 3) at 7:30pm in the Auditorium. We will sign forms and accept payment for Monticello and other band costs detailed in the May informational mailing. You may enter through the main entrance or Door N.

II. Monticello Band Camp is fast approaching, but we are still in need of chaperones! We need at least 3 DADS and 1-2 MOMS to ensure complete kid-coverage during camp.

Dates: Saturday, August 13 – Monday, August 15

Why go? It’s FUN! It’s restful (most of the time)—bring a book to read. The kids are GREAT and you get to see how challenging but rewarding it is to be a part of the PSHS Marching Band.

Contact Kristen James at jamesk1857@aol.com or Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net ASAP!

Uniform Committee Help Needed!

2011-08-01T16:35:00.000-05:00

Dear Band Parents,

August Band Practice starts TODAY and the Uniform Committee is requesting help to finish fitting Marching Band Uniforms.

If you are available, the Committee will be working in the Band Room the following times:

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 FROM 4:30-9:00PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 FROM 2:00-9:00PM

Please RSVP to Cindy Kiser, Head Uniform Mom, at rick.cindy@sbcglobal.com if you can help, or come to the Band Room and join in.

Thank you,
PSHS Band Boosters

Rehearsals Begin Next Week: Monday, August 1st

2011-07-29T17:07:00.000-05:00

August band rehearsals start next week on Monday, August 1st! Drumline, Colorguard, and Leadership Team students will meet from 12-4pm, and ALL students will rehearse from 5-9pm. For a complete version of the schedule, click here.

Students should bring their instruments, music, and gym shoes for marching. Students are also encouraged to bring water and sunscreen to all rehearsals.

Next week there will also be a mandatory parent and student meeting on Wednesday, August 3, at 7:30pm in the Auditorium. We will go over policies and complete paperwork. Payment of band costs outlined in the May informational mailing will be accepted at this meeting.

Lastly, PSHS registration will also be taking place next week. Band families should register on Friday, August 5^th, from 8am-12pm to avoid conflicts with rehearsals.

If you have any questions, you may contact the band office by calling 815.577.5702.

Monticello Chaperones Needed

2011-07-05T16:17:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone,

This a call out to our band parent community, especially to our band dads. We are in need of volunteers who would be available to chaperone the Monticello band camp this year. The dates for camp are Saturday morning, August 13th, to Monday - evening, August 15th.

Speaking from experience, it is very rewarding to attend band camp as a chaperone. We do work hard but we have a lot of fun. It is a great way to learn about our band program, get to know the students, and meet other parents. You leave band camp with such an appreciation for the amount of hard work our kids and directors put into the marching band program.

All chaperones are reminded that they must have a background check on file with the District 202 office and must have had a TB test within the last year. Additional information will be provided to those of you who sign up so that you will be prepared.

Please reply to the e-mail addresses below if you are interested in volunteering and feel free to pass the word to other parents who may not be on the booster email listing but may be interested.

Kind regards,

Kristen Hamilton & Kristen James
Monticello Chaperone Coordinators
hownkris@comcast.net & jamesk1857@aol.com

Monticello Deposit & E-mail List Update

2011-06-15T11:24:00.000-05:00

Monticello Camp Deposits of $100 are due TODAY! Please make checks payable to: PSHS Band Boosters and return to the Blue Box in the band room.
E-mail List: 2011 Graduating Senior Parents - I will be removing your e-mails from this list this week. If you would like to remain on this list, please e-mail me. We are also creating an alumni database. If you would like your e-mail to be added to the alumni database, please e-mail me as well. cdortweg@psd202.org

Band Booster Meeting & First Rehearsal Tomorrow

2011-06-06T19:52:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 7) is a busy day!

Band Booster Meeting
7:30 in Band RoomPlease join us as we plan for the 2011-2012 school year. We have room on all committees for new/more help! Contact Kristen Hamilton with questions (hownkris@comcast.net)
Brief Agenda:
Set New Budjet
Set New Fundraising Calendar
Committee Discussions
First Rehearsal for ALL Students
5-9pm at PSHSPlease Bring: Instrument, Gym shoes for marching, Lyre and Flip Folder

Band Picnic - Friday, June 3

2011-05-31T18:14:00.000-05:00

The Annual Band Picnic is this week!

When: Friday, June 3, 4-7pm (ish)

Who: Everyone in band. (Alumni welcome, too)

Where: Village Green Park in Downtown Plainfield
THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN LAST YEAR! SEE THE MAP BELOW:

Why: Why do you think? To have fun!!!

This will be a “potluck” style picnic with everyone bringing something to share. Suggestions are:

Flutes - Drinks (pop, punch, iced tea, lemon aid, etc.)

Oboes and Bassoons –Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.)

Clarinets – Desserts

Saxes – Fruit (berries, cut-up apples, watermelon, grapes, etc.) or veggies

Trumpets – Chips

Horns – Paper products (plates, cups, napkins, forks, etc.)

Low brass – meat (hot dogs, brats, hamburger, etc.)

Percussion – Buns

Directors - Charcoal

When purchasing items, keep in mind there are about 140 students and others may be bringing the same item. No one person should spend more than about $4.

Please direct any questions to Mr. Cook at 815-577-5702.

Concert & Symphonic Band Auditions

2011-05-18T21:07:00.000-05:00

Auditions for Concert & Symphonic Bands are next week on Wednesday (5/26) and Thursday (5/27). Auditions will occur during band classes.

Students who auditioned for Wind Ensemble in February do NOT need to re-audition.

Excerpts for the auditions is below:

(Note: ALL Percussionists have already auditioned.)

Students must also perform scales of 0 to 2 sharps or flats from the IMEA Scale Sheet. Extra copies are available here.

2011-2012 Band Information

2011-05-18T17:01:00.000-05:00

Band Information for the 2011-2012 school year was sent home this week. This included:

Tentative Performance schedule
Summer Marching Band Schedule
Monticello Information
Audition Information (for those who did NOT try out for Wind Ensemble in Feb.)
Cost Information
Equipment Information

Please click here for an electronic copy.

If you have questions, please e-mail a band director.

Reminder: Band Booster Meeting TOMORROW

2011-05-09T18:14:00.000-05:00

Reminder: The May band booster meeting is TOMORROW at 7:30pm in the band room. We will be voting on officers for the 2011-2012 school year.

See you there!

Barnes & Noble Book Fair: Friday, May 13, 2011

2011-05-09T17:50:00.000-05:00

Barnes & Noble Bookfair this week!

Details: From 4-8pm on Friday, May 13, the South Band will host a book fair with Barnes & Noble at the Rt. 30/Plainfield Rd. store in Joliet.

Here's how it works: Present our voucher (available by clicking here) or ID number (10456879) when making a purchase, and up to 20% will be donated to the Band Program. This includes the cafe as well. This is a great way to do GRADUATION shopping AND support the band!!!

Online Purchases: You can also shop online anytime this week and earn the same profit for the Bands. Just input the ID code (10456879) at checkout. This allows family members from out of state to help us, too!

What happens at B&N: Our students will be involved in the evening by performing in small ensembles. The cafe will also be selling a specialty drink that will be named by our band students.

We will need some help: Students can sign up at school. PARENTS: We need just a few people to supervise the following time slots:

4-5pm
5-6pm
6-7pm
7-8pm

If you can volunteer for one or more shifts, please e-mail Mrs. Hamilton at (hownkris@comcast.net). Volunteers should arrive at the designated time and we will put you to work! (It's easy...just grab a coffee and keep an eye on things!)

Announcements: 5/4/2011

2011-05-04T17:17:00.000-05:00

LOTS of announcements this week!

Schedule -
5/7 - Flower Sale Pick-up at Fields Nursery, 10am-1pm
5/10 - Band Booster meeting, 7:30pm
5/12 - May Band Concert, 7pm
5/13 - Barnes & Noble (see info below)
5/16 - Graduation Rehearsal (ALL NON-SENIORS) 6-9pm
5/18 - Concert Band A Performance at Aux Sable (see info below)
5/21 - Band Banquet, 1:30pm at PSHS (see info below)
5/22 - Graduation, call time 12pm (see info below)
Flower Sale - Don't forget to pick up your flower orders this Saturday, May 7, from 10am-1pm at Fields Nursery. Address: 1850 Caton Farm Road, Crest Hill, IL. **There will also be some extra flowers for sale at the May Concert on 5/12.
Barnes & Noble - We will be doing another B&N fundraiser on 5/13. More info and vouchers will come out later this week.
Concert Band A will be performing at Aux Sable Middle School 8th grade band concert on 5/18. Please click here for more information.
Band Banquet - Invitations to the band banquet will be mailed home this week. This is our end-of-the-year awards ceremony. Please let us know if you do not receive an invitation by next week.
Graduation - ALL non-seniors are required to perform at Graduation on Sunday, 5/22. Call time on that day will be 12pm, and the ceremony begins at 2pm. To prepare music for the event, there will be a required evening rehearsal on Monday, 5/16, from 6-9pm. ALL non-senior band students must attend.
Summer Dates - Next year's school calendar pushes the start of school up a week. As a result, we are planning to have marching rehearsals in June and in August this year to accommodate for lost time. Exact dates will be sent home at the end of this week. At this point, we are planning to have rehearsals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5-9pm starting the week school ends (6/6). After summer vacation, we will start up again during the first week of August. Just trying to give you a heads up.

Leadership Team - Correct Link

2011-04-21T17:13:00.000-05:00

Please forgive a stressed band director for posting the wrong link.

Here is the correct 2011-2012 Leadership Team.

Leadership Team and Flower Sale

2011-04-21T16:43:00.000-05:00

Two announcements before the weekend:

Leadership Team Results:
Click here

Flower Sale:
Please remember that the flower sale concludes on Monday. Please turn in orders to the blue box in the band room. More information can be found here.

PICBF Information

2011-04-21T10:15:00.000-05:00

PICBF: Plainfield Invitational Concert Band Festival at Plainfield Central HS.

Concert Band A and Symphonic Band will peform at Plainfield Central on April 30.

Please read the PICBF Informational Handout here for details and a complete schedule.

Performance times:
Symphonic Band: 10:15am, Auditorium
Concert Band A: 2:00pm, Gym
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and students. Family rate is $15. See the info handout link above for details.

***Students must complete a trip consent form no later than Tuesday, 4/26. Students who are riding home with parents must complete an alternate transportation form as well.

Announcements: 4/12/2011

2011-04-12T09:50:00.000-05:00

Band Booster Meeting Tonight at 7:30pm in the Band Room - Hope to see you there!

Other Announcements:

Schedule -
4/12 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, Band Room
4/15 - Leadership Team Auditions
4/18 - Concert Band A Extra Rehearsal, 6-8:45pm
4/25 - Concert Band A Extra Rehearsal, 6-8:45pm
4/30 - PICBF (Symphonic Band & Concert Band A Only)
Clef Notes - If you are interested in purchasing an ad in the May concert program, click here for info.
Flower Sale - We will be selling flowers this spring! Flowers are something that MANY people purchase, and we hope you will decide to buy from us rather than from a retail store. Several options are available. Please click here for the sale information and order form.
Scholarships - Information will be coming out Wednesday about Senior Scholarships and Summer Band Camp Scholarships which are offered by the Band Boosters.

2 Senior Scholarships (in the amount of $500 each) are open to all graduating seniors enrolled in band. Recipients may use the money at the college/trade school of their choice regardless of intended major. The application consists of 3 short answer and 1 essay question. Winners will be announced at the Band Banquet. Be sure to read the info packet (available Wednesday in class) carefully to be sure that all requirements are met.
Band Camp Scholarships are open to all current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who will be continuing in band next fall. Scholarships may be used to attend a non-PSHS music camp of the student's choice. See the info form (available Wednesday in class) for details.

Clef Notes - Personalized Ads in May Concert Program

2011-04-07T08:57:00.000-05:00

Want to purchase a personalized ad in the program for the Spring Pops Concert on May 12, 2011? Here's your chance!

This is an opportunity to recognize your student individually for his/her accomplishments this year, to congratulate seniors as they near graduation, or acknowledge the hard work put forth by all the PSHS Band students during the 2010-2011 school year. Click here for Ordering Information and Ad Examples!

Orders are due by April 29th. (Please see the above link for detailed information on how to purchase and submit ads.)

Announcements: 4/4/2011

2011-04-04T09:14:00.000-05:00

Hope everyone had a great spring break!

Schedule:
4/7 & 4/8 - Leadership Team Workshops, 3:30-5:30pm
4/9 - Hersey - CANCELED
4/12 - Band Booster Meeting (Planing for Banquet & Slate of Officers Presented)
4/15 & 4/18 - Leadership Team Auditions
4/30 - PICBF performance
Students interested in trying out for the Leadership Team (Drum Major/Section Leader) should pick up information in the band office. See the schedule above for workshop and audition times.

Musical: Les Miserable THIS WEEKEND!

2011-03-17T17:04:00.000-05:00

Please come see our Spring Musical: Les Miserables. This is a very large production and our we are so proud of the tremendous work our students have put into it. We think you will enjoy it! We need a huge audience!

Show dates are:
3/18 at 7pm
3/19 at 7pm
3/20 at 2:30pm

Tickets can be purchased at the door. $5 for students, $7 for adults. Hope to see you there!

Please note: There is some adult language/subject matter in this show, so please use discretion when deciding to bring small children.

Reminder: Band Booster Meeting TONIGHT

2011-03-08T08:35:00.000-06:00

Please join us for the March Band Booster Meeting is tonight:

Tuesday, March 8, 2011
7:30 pm - Band Room (enter door Q)

Hope to see you there!

Concert Photos: Last chance to order

2011-02-25T08:20:00.000-06:00

Monday (2/28) is the last day to order Concert Photos of your student.

If you would like to order, please print the order form and return it to a Band Director. Please e-mail Mrs. Dunning (storiesbyjd@sbcglobal.net) if you have any questions.

Solo & Ensemble Update

2011-02-17T18:27:00.000-06:00

We are still in need of Solo & Ensemble Volunteers! We are close, but need just a few more people to help monitor rooms. It's easy - just keep the halls quiet and collect judge's score sheets!

Also - Please encourage your students (even if they are not participating in the festival) to attend the "Best in Room" Honors Recital which will occur at 1pm in the Auditorium. This features the students selected by the judge as the best students they heard all day. Admission is free, and students will receive awards points if they attend.

Have a great rest of the week!

Reminder: BWW Fundraiser today!

2011-02-16T15:41:00.000-06:00

Just a reminder to eat some wings TONIGHT at Buffalo Wild Wings!

A portion of the profits from sales go to the PSHS Band!

Details:
Buffalo Wild Wings
11820 S. Rt. 59 (next to Kohls on the NORTH side of Plainfield)
Click here for the flyer you need to present when you order.

Announcements: 2/14/2011

2011-02-14T18:33:00.000-06:00

Schedule -
2/15 - SPC Honor Band Festival
2/16 - Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
2/19 - Solo & Ensemble Day
Remember to come out to the Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, 2/16. A portion of the profits from your meal will be donated to the band! Present this coupon to receive credit for our students!
We are in need of MANY volunteers to help with Solo & Ensemble Day this Saturday. We need parents to monitor rooms, take score sheets from judges, and keep the halls quiet. (Most people get some quality reading done while volunteering!) Time slots are: 8-9:30am; 9:30-11am; and 11-noon. Please e-mail Mrs. Hamilton (hownkris@comcast.net) if you can help with one or more time slots.

Photos Available tonight

2011-02-10T15:34:00.000-06:00

The following is a message from Mrs. Dunning regarding Band Photos:

To the Parents of Freshmen and Juniors, and those that pre-ordered portraits.

Pictures are In!

And, we are happy to say that in addition to the pre-orders, we had enough time to photograph all of the freshman and junior students the day we did our formal concert portraits - so even if you didn't order portraits you may still be able to get them.

5x7 prints with be available at this concert for viewing and purchasing! Make sure you stop by the photographer's table before or after the concert to check them out.

You won't want to miss seeing these, they are not your typical school pics, these are studio quality portraits. If you like what you see, you may purchase the 5x7 print right away for $15 or place an order for a package.

If you pre-ordered, your prints and your complimentary free 5x7 will be waiting for you at the concert - check by the table.

Money is due at the time of the order.

For your convenience below are the prices - remember that 20% goes back to the band so not only do you get great portraits but your band benefits as well.

5x7 print at concert- $15

additional 5x7 prints - $15

Photo File package - 5x7 plus printable file - $35

8x10 - $25

11x14- $40

CORRECTION: Band Booster Meeting TONIGHT

2011-02-08T08:29:00.000-06:00

CORRECTION: The date for the February Band Booster Meeting is Tuesday, 2/8 (TONIGHT). This was incorrect on the previous e-mail. All other dates posted were correct. Please see the corrected announcement here.

Announcements: 2/7/2011

2011-02-07T19:57:00.001-06:00

Happy February! Hopefully you have managed to dig out from under the snow! Here are some announcements:

Schedule -
2/8 - Extra rehearsal for Concert Band A, 6-9pm
2/8 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm
2/10 - Mid-Winter Band Concert, 7pm
2/15 - SPC Honor Band Festival (selected students only)
2/16 - Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser #2! (see below for info)
Please join us for our February Band Booster meeting at 7:30 tomorrow (Tuesday). We are always looking for new and multiple opinions!
Mid-winter Concert - Please come join us to see the hard work of our students at 7pm on Thursday in the auditorium. Call time for students is TBD and will be announced in class.
Mark your calendars for our second Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser on Wednesday, 2/16. Last time we made of $500 and had a great time! Present our coupon when you order and a portion of the profits will come back to the band. (This is the BWW on the north side of Plainfield.)

Reminder: PSHS Band Adult Get-Together TOMORROW!

2011-01-21T16:24:00.000-06:00

Just a quick reminder:

Tomorrow is the annual Band Booster Adult Get-Together!

We are hoping a lot of band parents, alumni parents, and booster members will attend. Each year there is good food and even better company!

Details:
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011
7-10pm
Wesmere Clubhouse
2101 Wesmere Parkway
Plainfield, IL 60586
Tel. 815.254.4827

Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Please bring your own beverages.

We would love this to be an opportunity to meet parents who haven't had the opportunity to be at band events in the past. Please come out if you are available!

Band Booster Meeting Tonight, 7:30pm

2011-01-11T13:44:00.000-06:00

Reminder: Our next Band Booster Meeting is TONIGHT (1/11) at 7:30 pm in the Band Room.

We will be discussing second semester initiatives as well as upcoming fundraisers. Please come out to share your ideas on how to improve the band program! The more the better!

4th annual Band Booster Adult Get-together

2011-01-05T14:31:00.001-06:00

Calling all band parents, booster members, and alumni parents!

Please come out to join us for the 3rd annual Band Booster Adult Get-together! This is a very fun evening for some relaxation and socializing! If you haven't come in the past, we would love to see you there! Details are as follows:

Saturday evening, January 22, 2011, at the Wesmere Clubhouse from 7-10pm. Bring a dessert or appetizer to share, and your own beverages! No need to RSVP...

Address:
Wesmere Clubhouse
2101 Wesmere Parkway
Plainfield, IL 60586
Tel. 815.254.4827

Announcements: 1/5/2011

2011-01-05T14:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome back! Hope you had a great break. We're back in the swing of things in the band department. Here are some announcements:

Schedule -1/11 - Band Booster Meeting (7:30pm, band room)
1/12 - Solo/Ensemble forms due (see below for info)
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Barnes and Noble Fundraiser. We earned approximately $550 for the band! Great work!
Final Exams occur next week. The band exam includes a scale test and a written test. The scale test is difficult for many students. Please make sure your students are practicing their scales daily so they do well. A study guide for the written exam was distributed this week.
Solo and Ensemble Day - Each year PSHS hosts the Plainfield High Schools Solo and Ensemble Festival. This festival gives our students the opportunity to perform a solo/small ensemble piece for a judge. What is particularly nice about the event is that the students receive written feedback and a mini-lesson with the judge. All students are STRONGLY encouraged to participate.
Solo & Ensemble Information is available here. There is a cost of $10 per solo and $5 per person for ensembles. This covers the judges fees. To participate, students must complete a permission form (attached to the info form) and an entry form (click here). All materials are due by Wednesday, 1/12.

Announcements: 12/13/2010

2010-12-13T13:36:00.000-06:00

Congratulations to our students for a wonderful Collage Concert! We have received many compliments from audience members (and MANY faculty) thanking the students for their hard work. Great job!
Cheesecake pickup is TONIGHT from 6-8pm. If you ordered a cheesecake, please pick it up in the band room. Also, there was a delay in the shipment of the Coffee/Tea order. If you purchased coffee or tea, it will not be available tonight. Instead, we will distribute that to students in class once it arrives. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Final Exams occur the second week after returning to school in January. Part of the exam for band students is the IMEA scale sheet. This is a difficult sheet for many students. Please encourage your students to practice this DAILY over break. Doing so will make a significant impact on their semester grade and will allow us to perform more advanced music in the spring. If we all work together, we will have greater success in the band program!
Please have a restful and enjoyable Holiday Break. Looking forward to great things in 2011!

URGENT: Help needed to monitor rooms tonight

2010-12-09T09:26:00.000-06:00

Dear all,

We are in deperate need of room monitors for tonight's collage concerts. We currently have NO volunteers to monitor during the 5:30-7:45 time slot. The job is simple - you can read a book and just keep an eye on things!

Please e-mail Mr. Dortwegt (cdortweg@psd202.org) asap if you can help.

P.S. - we have enough volunteers for the 7:45-9:00 time slot, but could use one or two more if you are available.

Thanks!

Collage Concert Week Information

2010-12-03T09:44:00.000-06:00

Tuesday, 12/7 – Rehearsal 3:30-8:00pm
Wednesday, 12/8 – Rehearsal 3:30-8:00pm
Thursday, 12/9 – Performances at 6:30pm and 8:15pm
Friday, 12/10 – Emergency date for concert in case of weather

Rehearsals: Students should bring homework, as they will not be performing during the entire time. There will not be an “official” dinner break; instead, students may bring a sack lunch to eat during free time.

Performances: Both performances are on the same night: 12/9. Two performances are scheduled to accommodate large crowds. Because of parent work commitments, we anticipate more people at the 8:15 concert. Therefore, if you can make it to the 6:30 concert, you are encouraged to attend at that time. Note: The Friday date will occur ONLY if we have inclement weather on one of the other dates.

Parent Supervision Needed: Since directors are often not in the room, it is important to have adult supervision each evening. If you can help supervise the band room during one of the following shifts, please contact Mr. Dortwegt (cdortweg@psd202.org).

Tuesday, 12/7 – 3:30-5:45
Tuesday, 12/7 – 5:45-8:00
Wednesday, 12/8 – 3:30-5:30
Wednesday, 12/8 – 5:30-8:00
Thursday, 12/9 – 6:00-7:45 (then attend the 8:15 concert)
Thursday, 12/9 – 7:45-9:00 (attend the 6:30 concert first)

Reminders: Barnes & Noble and Scrip

2010-12-03T09:37:00.000-06:00

A couple of brief reminders:

The Barnes & Noble Book Fair Fundraiser is TODAY from 4-8pm. Please do some holiday shopping (which most people do anyway) and support our band at the same time. Click here for more information.
Don't forget to order Scrip Cards for use during the holidays or for gifts! Scrip cards are just like gift cards - you receive the entire value, and the retailer donates to the band. If you plan to give gift cards, PLEASE order them through the Scrip program! To place an order, go to shopwithscrip.com, or call/e-mail Kristen Hamilton at 815.436.1877/hownkris@comcast.net. Orders are due by December 10 for delivery to you by December 17.

Barnes & Noble Book Fair: Friday Dec. 3

2010-11-30T18:16:00.000-06:00

The Scoop: From 4-8pm on Friday, December 3, the South High Band will host a book fair with Barnes & Noble at the Rt. 30/Plainfield Rd. store in Joliet.

Here's how it works: Present our voucher (available by clicking here) or ID number (10288694) when making a purchase, and up to 20% will be donated to the Band Program. This includes the cafe as well. This is a great way to do holiday shopping AND support the band!!!

Online Purchases: You can also shop online anytime from 12/3 through 12/8 and earn the same profit for the Bands. Just input the ID code (10288694) at checkout. This allows family members from out of state to help us, too!

What happens at B&N: Our students will be involved in the evening by reading books, performing in small ensembles, and wrapping gifts. The cafe will also be selling a specialty hot chocolate that will be named by our band students.

We will need some help: Students can sign up at school. PARENTS: We need help for the following time slots:

4-5pm
5-6pm
6-7pm
7-8pm

If you can volunteer for one or more shifts, please e-mail Mr. Dortwegt (cdortweg@psd202.org). Volunteers should arrive at the designated time and we will put you to work! (It's easy...don't worry!)

Announcements: 11/8/2010

2010-11-08T09:18:00.000-06:00

Schedule - 11/8 - SB Rehearsal, 6-9pm
11/9 - Culvers Fundraiser, 5-8pm
11/9 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, Band Room (Free cheesecake for those who attend!)
11/11 - Fall Band Concert, 7pm. Student call time 5pm.
Fall Concert: Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7pm in the Auditorium - All band concerts are free and open to the public. Students should arrive at 5pm. After the concert, please join us in the lobby for a reception featuring cheesecake and coffee/tea samples.
Concert Attire - Students must have their correct concert dress this Thursday. Male students must have their tuxedo shirt, black shoes, and black socks. Students who ordered new tuxedo shirts will not receive them until they have paid for them ($13). Female students should have black hose and black closed-toe dress shoes. Students should not have distracting hair styles or jewelry.

Above are photos from a last week's clinic with Dr. Larry Van Oyen from North Central College. The Symphonic Band students improved significantly under his direction!

Help Needed: Football Game (11/6) and Band Concert (11/11)

2010-11-03T13:49:00.000-05:00

1. 11/6 FOOTBALL GAME HELP:
Saturday, Nov. 6, 6:00 Kick-off
(Student call time is 5pm)

We know it's COLD, but we really need MORE HELP at the Football game for Uniforms, and ESPECIALLY for Hospitality (need 3-5 people) and Pit (need 3-5 people).

If you are helping with HOSPITALITY AND PIT, you get to enter the Game free of charge!
Call time for all chaperones (and students!) is 5:00.
Contacts: Uniforms = Kim Hoar at mclaptop@yahoo.com
Hospitality = Donna Wilczek at made13@sbcglobal.net
Pit = Kristen/Howard Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net

2. 11/11 BAND CONCERT HELP:
Volunteer Needs/Responsibilities:

A) HOSPITALITY: The Band Boosters will be serving samples of our Late November/Early December Fundraiser--coffee and cheesecake--after the Concert. We need parents to:

help set up
loan a coffemaker -- we need 2 or 3 large (40-50 cup) coffee pots
help brew and serve the sample coffee
help serve cheesecake samples
clean up

Call time for Volunteers:

Coffee Pots needed at the Band Room by 4:00
Set Up help at 6:15 pm
Brewing/serving help right after the Concert
Clean up help after the Concert
Contact to Volunteer: Hospitality = Donna Wilczek at made13@sbcglobal.net

B) UNIFORMS:

hand out uniforms before the concert, receive back uniforms after the concert.
Number of volunteers needed: as many as possible!
Call time for volunteers: 6:00 p.m. and immediately following the Concert
Contact to Volunteer: Uniforms = Kim Hoar at mclaptop@yahoo.com

Announcements: 11/1/2010

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Schedule -
NEW: SATURDAY, 11/6 - FOOTBALL GAME, 5PM CALL11/9 - Band Booster Meeting (free cheesecake samples for those who attend!)
11/11 - Fall Band Concert, 7pm in Auditorium
This week we will have a special visitor: Dr. Van Oyen, Director of Bands at North Central College. He will be working with the Symphonic Band during 2nd period on Thursday!
Have a great week!

Craft Show Update / Bake Sale Items Needed!

2010-10-29T08:41:00.000-05:00

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help out at the craft show this weekend! It's not too late to help out, though! More information about the craft show/volunteering is here.

We still need lots of baked goods for the bake sale! Drop off for these items (cookies, brownies, sweets, etc.) is TONIGHT between 5 and 7pm in the band room. You can also deliver them yourself on Saturday or Sunday morning to the Plainfield Central Cafeteria. Everything we get always gets sold for a fantastic profit - please consider baking something for us!

Also, we could still use move volunteers - especially some parents to staff the Central parking lot at 4:30 am (yay!). If you can help out, email Mrs. DeRose at cristinederose@yahoo.com

Have a great Halloween weekend! Marching band is almost over, so the mass e-mails will be less frequent from here on out. Aren't you sad? :)

Band Craft Show / Fundraiser: Help Needed!

2010-10-25T18:28:00.000-05:00

Band Booster Craft Show - October 29-31 at PHS-CC

What is the Craft Show?Each year, the Plainfield High Schools coordinate a community craft show featuring crafters from all over the area. Profits are made from crafter registration fees, admission cost, and from a bake sale. The craft show is our largest fundraiser, and we need as much help as possible to make it successful.

What type of help is needed?

Volunteers - We need student AND parent help. Jobs may include helping crafters move equipment, manning the parking lot, etc. Student sign ups are posted in the band room. Parent sign up time slots can be viewed here. If you are available to help, please reply to Cristine DeRose with the times that you are available according to the sign-up sheet (see the link above). Her e-mail is: cristinederose@yahoo.com.
Bake Sale Donations - We need donations of bakery items to the bake sale. You can drop off items at PSHS on Friday, 10/29, from 5-7pm in the band room. Please read here for more bake sale info.

If you have questions, please e-mail Mrs. DeRose at cristinederose@yahoo.com. This is one of the few fundraisers where we are only asking for your time and not asking for money. So, if you have been looking at an opportunity like this, please consider getting involved.

Thanks for your help!

Announcements: 10/25/2010

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Schedule - 10/26 - Fundraiser at Culvers (see below for details)
10/29 - FOOTBALL GAME, call time 4pm.
10/29 - PSHS Talent Show, 5:30pm
10/29-31 - Band Booster Fall Craft Show at PHS-CC
10/26 Culvers Fundraiser - Join us from 5-8pm at the Culvers on Rt. 59 and Theodore. When ordering, mention you are with the PSHS Band and a portion of the profits will go to help support our color guard!
Football Game - Our first playoff game will be this Friday at 7pm. Student call time is 4pm.
Talent Show - The PSHS Talent Show will be Friday at 5:30pm in the auditorium. Admission is $2 for students and $3 for adults. Proceeds go to the music department. If you are willing to help supervise or collect money on Friday night, please e-mail Mr. Dortwegt.
Fall Craft Show - Look for a separate e-mail about the Fall Craft Show today. We will need volunteers to assist at the show and donations of baked goods.

URGENT: NIU Schedule Change

2010-10-22T16:04:00.000-05:00

URGENT!!!!

There is a time change for the NIU performance tomorrow, 10/23/2010.

The band will not stay for the entire game but will leave after half-time.

They will NOT stop for dinner on the way home and the new, anticipated, return time will be approximately 6:00 PM.

Please contact Mr. Cook via email if you have any questions.

NIU Band Day Volunteers Needed

2010-10-19T14:06:00.000-05:00

NIU BAND DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We need chaperones and trailer crew help with the NIU BAND DAY on Saturday, Oct. 23. Please read below for information. Click here for a schedule of the day. Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

CHAPERONE:

Help get uniforms, equipment and busses loaded.
Take attendance on your bus, ride the bus.
**A MINUMUM OF 5 UNIFORM/GENERAL CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED FOR THE BUS TRIP**
Help unload instruments, walk with the Band to the practice field, eat lunch, unload uniforms and help get kids in uniform, walk with the kids to the stadium, watch the game and the performance from the Band Section (entrance to the game is free for confirmed chaperones), walk back to busses with the Band, help re-load equipment and uniforms, make sure everyone feels ok
Take attendance on your bus, ride bus home.
Help with any problems or sick children--make sure to have the first aid kit!

--Call time for Chaperones: 7:30 am
--Chaperones need to be available for the whole event.
--Chaperones required: 5 - 8 for uniforms/general help.

TRAILER CREW

Load equipment on the trailer—no pit equipment or box truck required for this event
Hitch trailer to truck
Drive truck (1-2 people) or ride bus
Help unload truck/trailer--instruments before practice, uniforms after lunch. SEE UNIFORM/CHAPERONE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
Walk with and sit with the Band during practice and the game (entrance to game is free for confirmed trailer crew helpers).
Reverse the process to put the instruments and uniforms away

--Call time for Trailer/Pit Crew: 7:30 am
--It is preferable for the Trailer/Pit Crew to be available for the whole event.
--Trailer/Pit Crew required: 3 people
___________________________________________________
Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

Announcements: 10/18/2010

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Schedule -
10/18 - MB Rehearsal, 6-9pm
10/20 - Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser
10/21 - No MB Rehearsal, Jazz Band Auditions after school, Choir Concert 7pm
10/23 - NIU Band Day, 7:30am call time
Don't forget to come out on Wednesday this week to Buffalo Wild Wings! Tell your friends and co-workers! This is an easy and fun fundraiser! Click here for more information or to print the flyer that must be presented to the server.
NIU Band Day - Click here for the schedule. Please note that students will need to bring money for lunch and dinner. We do need chaperones - info will come out later this week.
Fall Craft Show - Each year, a craft fair and bake sale is held at Plainfield Central in which proceeds go to the Plainfield High School Band Programs. Dates for this year's show are 10/29, 10/30, and 10/31. We will need volunteers on those dates to help at the fair and provide items for the bake sale. This is by far our biggest fundraiser of the year and is very easy to help with! Detailed information will come out this week along with volunteer sign-up sheets. Please consider saving a few hours of time that weekend to help out!
Football Playoffs - We are expecting our undefeated football team to participate in the playoffs this year! We will perform at home playoff games and the state finals (if we make it). Unfortunately, we will not know exact dates and times until the week of the game. Please refer to the bottom of the PSHS Band Schedule to see potential dates for playoff games. It is likely that we will have a home game on either 10/29 or 10/30.

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser: Wed. 10/20/2010

2010-10-15T08:21:00.000-05:00

Are you hungry yet?!? Next Wednesday, October 20, we will be having our first Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser!

How does it work?
It's simple - just go to BWW sometime that day, eat some food, and 20% of food profits will go to the PSHS Band. You will need to present a coupon (available online here) to receive credit.

Note: The fundraiser will occur at the NORTH Plainfield Buffalo Wild Wings Location (near Plainfield North High School). Address is: 11820 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield, IL. It is in the same parking lot as Kohls.

Thank you to Mrs. Zink for helping us set up this exciting fundraising opportunity!

Announcements: 10/13/2010

2010-10-13T08:48:00.000-05:00

Congrats to the Marching Band for placing 3rd in class 5A at the Metamora Competition! If you have any photos to share, please contact Mr. Dortwegt!

Schedule -
10/13 - Culver's Fundraiser, 5-8pm (see below for more info)
10/14 - No Rehearsal (canceled)
10/15 - Football Game, CALL TIME CHANGED TO 5:30. (Students should eat dinner before arriving)
Culver's Fundrasier - Please come out TONIGHT to the Culvers on Rt. 59 and Theodore (next to Starbucks and across from Walmart) between 5-8pm. A portion from all profits will be donated to the PSHS Color Guard. No need to bring any coupon - just show up hungry! Hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events - Information about the NIU Band Day performance (10/23) will be coming out later this week. Also, please mark your calendars for Wednesday, 10/20. We will have a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings where a portion of the profits will go to the Band. A flyer with more info will come out soon.

Metamora Volunteers Needed!

2010-10-05T15:42:00.000-05:00

METAMORA COMPETITION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We need chaperones and pit/trailer crew help this Saturday. Please read below for information. Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

NOTE: ALL CHAPERONES/UNIFORM CHAPERONES/TRAILER CREW PARENT HELP THAT ARE CONFIRMED VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE FREE PASSES INTO THE COMPETITION.

FAMILY MEMBERS OR VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE NOT CONFIRMED (BUT JUST COME AND HELP AT THE EVENT--THANK YOU!) WILL NOT RECEIVE THE PASSES. THERE IS A LIMIT TO WHOM THE BAND CAN BRING INTO THE COMPETITION.

___________________________________________________

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

CHAPERONE:

Help get uniforms, equipment and busses loaded
Take attendance on your bus, ride the bus**A MINUMUM OF 6 UNIFORM/GENERAL CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED FOR THE BUS TRIP**
Help unload, help get kids in uniform, help pass out drinks/snacks, walk with the Band to the field, watch the performance from the field, walk back to busses with the Band, help re-load equipment and uniforms, make sure everyone feels ok, go back to field to watch, be back at the busses at the specified time
Take attendance on your bus, ride bus home.
Help with any problems or sick children--make sure to have the first aid kit!

--Call time for Chaperones: 2:45 pm

--Chaperones need to be available for the whole event.

--Chaperones required: 5 for uniforms, 5 for general help.

TRAILER/PIT CREW

Load equipment on the trailer and box truck (we will have two vehicles this year)
Hitch trailer to truck
Drive trailer AND box truck (2-4 people) or ride bus/drive separately
Help unload truck/trailer
Help the Pit/drum major podiums get ready to go out to the field
Follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/pit equipment to the field
Reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away after competition--reload truck and trailer.

--Call time for Trailer/Pit Crew: 2:45 pm

--It is preferable for the Trailer/Pit Crew to be available for the whole event.

--Trailer/Pit Crew required: 5-8 people

--IF YOU CAN'T TRAVEL WITH US, BUT COULD HELP LOAD/UNLOAD AT SCHOOL, PLEASE LET US KNOW. WE CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP!

___________________________________________________

Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

Help Needed Tonight! (10/4)

2010-10-04T09:45:00.000-05:00

Dear all,

Each year we put together booklets for the students which they can sign/write encouraging notes/etc in anticipation of our final marching band competition.

If you are available tonight from 6-9pm, we could use help with assembling the booklets. It's simple - just cut, glue, and staple! With a lot of help, it should go fairly quickly. Please e-mail Mr. Dortwegt (cdortweg@psd202.org) if you are available to help.

Thanks much!
CD

Announcements: 10/4/2010

2010-10-04T09:22:00.000-05:00

Schedule -
10/4 - MB Rehearsal, 6-9pm
10/5 - IMEA Auditions
10/7 - MB Rehearsal, 3:45-4:45
10/8 - Football Game, 4pm call
10/9 - Metamora Competition, 1pm call (see full schedule here)
Metamora - Please see the full schedule above. If you plan to drive your student home from the competition, an alternate transportation form must be returned no later than Thursday. Information for parent volunteers will come out shortly; our needs will be similar to the Wheeling Competition.
Marching Band Photo Orders are due TOMORROW, 10/5. Please see the order form here.
Senior Night is 10/15. All seniors received a senior night info form which needs to be completed and returned no later than 10/8.

Marching Band Photos Available

2010-10-01T13:49:00.000-05:00

Photos of the 2010 PSHS Marching Band are here! Full group, section, and individual shots are available for purchase.

Order forms are available here. Orders are due no later than Tuesday, 10/5. Please submit to the blue box in the band room and make checks payable to PSHS Band Boosters.

Please note:

Group and section photos were taken on the evening of 9/10. If your student was not at the football game performance that night, they are not in the full group or section photos.
Individual photos will be taken of students who submit orders. These will be taken before the football game on 10/8.

Parade Volunteers Needed!

2010-09-29T08:57:00.000-05:00

PARADE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We need uniform help, chaperones and trailer crew help this Saturday. Please read below for information. Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

CHAPERONE:

Help get equipment and buses loaded.
Take attendance on your bus, ride the bus. **A MINIMUM OF 6 GENERAL CHAPERONES TO RIDE THE BUS AND WALK WITH THE BAND ARE NEEDED.**
Help unload, walk with the Band to the staging area, then walk with the Band during the parade, watching for sick kids, missteps and spectators in the way, help re-load equipment and kids; generally make sure everyone feels ok! Take attendance on your bus, ride bus home.
Help with any problems or sick children--make sure to have the first aid kit!
Chaperones need to be available for the whole event.
Chaperones required: 6 for general help. **UNIFORM VOLUNTEERS CAN DO BOTH JOBS**
Call time for Chaperones: 7:15 am

UNIFORMS

Help hand-out/turn-in uniforms.
Time slots for volunteer help are: 7:00-7:45 a.m. and 45-60 minutes when the busses return, somewhere between 11:30 and noon.
As stated above, Uniform Volunteers can also be chaperones and ride the bus/walk the Parade--OR, you can leave and come back to help hang up uniforms.
Parents Required: As many as we can get! The faster uniforms are handed out and in, the faster kids are ready.
Contact: Kim Hoar at mclaptop@yahoo.com

TRAILER CREW--NO PIT REQUIRED!

Load equipment on the trailer, hitch trailer to truck, drive truck (2 people) or ride bus/drive separately **Probably easier to ride the bus due to traffic/parking
Help unload truck, walk with band, then reverse the process to come back to school!
Call time for Trailer Crew: 7:15 am
It is preferable for the Trailer Crew to be available for the whole event.
Trailer/Pit Crew required: 5-8 people
IF YOU CAN'T TRAVEL WITH US, BUT COULD HELP LOAD/UNLOAD AT SCHOOL, PLEASE LET US KNOW. WE CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP!

___________________________________________________

Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

Announcements: 9/27/2010

2010-09-27T14:15:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the Marching Band for a great performance at Wheeling High School this past weekend! The band won the Outstanding Drum Major Award and will receive a full scholarship to the Smith-Walbridge Drum Major Clinics next summer. Great Job! Announcements are below:

Schedule:9/27 - MB Rehearsal, 6-9pm
9/30 - MB Rehearsal, 3:45-4:45pm
10/2 - Plainfield Homecoming Parade (Click here for info)
The call time for the Plainfield Homecoming Parade is 7:15 am this Saturday. Please click here for the full details.
A full schedule for the Metamora Competition (10/9) will be available later this week.

Wheeling Competition Help Needed!

2010-09-23T17:14:00.000-05:00

BAND COMPETITION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We need chaperones and pit/trailer crew help this Saturday. Please read below for information. Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

NOTE: ALL CHAPERONES/UNIFORM CHAPERONES/TRAILER CREW PARENT HELP THAT ARE CONFIRMED VOLUNTEERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE RIDING THE BUS OR DRIVING/RIDING IN THE TRUCK, WILL RECEIVE FREE PASSES INTO THE COMPETITION.

FAMILY MEMBERS OR VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE NOT CONFIRMED (BUT JUST COME AND HELP AT THE EVENT--THANK YOU!) WILL NOT RECEIVE THE PASSES. THERE IS A LIMIT TO WHOM THE BAND CAN BRING INTO THE COMPETITION.

THAT SAID, THERE IS ALWAYS A NEED FOR EXTRA HELP AT SCHOOL BEFORE WE LEAVE AND WHEN WE RETURN. AND, ALL PARENTS ATTENDING THE COMPETITION ARE WELCOME TO COME HELP IF THEY WISH!

___________________________________________________

VOLUNTEER NEEDS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

CHAPERONE:

Help get uniforms, equipment and busses loaded
Take attendance on your bus, ride the bus**A MINUMUM OF 6 UNIFORM/GENERAL CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED FOR THE BUS TRIP**
Help unload, help get kids in uniform, help pass out drinks/snacks, walk with the Band to the field, watch the performance from the field, walk back to busses with the Band, help re-load equipment and uniforms, make sure everyone feels ok, go back to field to watch, be back at the busses at the specified time
Take attendance on your bus, ride bus home.
Help with any problems or sick children--make sure to have the first aid kit!

--Call time for Chaperones: 2:30pm

--Chaperones need to be available for the whole event.

--Chaperones required: 5 for uniforms, 5 for general help.

TRAILER/PIT CREW

Load equipment on the trailer and box truck (we will have two vehicles this year)
Hitch trailer to truck
Drive truck (2-4 people) or ride bus/drive separately
Help unload truck/trailer
Help the Pit/drum major podiums get ready to go out to the field
Follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/pit equipment to the field
Reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away after competition--reload truck and trailer.

--Call time for Trailer/Pit Crew: 2:30pm

--It is preferable for the Trailer/Pit Crew to be available for the whole event.

--Trailer/Pit Crew required: 5-8 people

--IF YOU CAN'T TRAVEL WITH US, BUT COULD HELP LOAD/UNLOAD AT SCHOOL, PLEASE LET US KNOW. WE CAN STILL USE YOUR HELP!

___________________________________________________

Contact Kristen Hamilton at hownkris@comcast.net to volunteer!

Correction: Announcements 9/20/2010

2010-09-20T11:12:00.001-05:00

The correct link to the Football Game help/contact info page is here:

http://pshsbands.blogspot.com/2010/09/football-game-help-needed.html

Announcements: 9/20/2010

2010-09-20T10:57:00.004-05:00

Schedule -
9/20 - MB Rehearsal, 6-9pm
9/23 - MB Rehearsal, 3:45-4:45
9/24 - Football Game, 4pm call (DINNER PROVIDED)
9/25 - Wheeling Competition, call time 1:15pm
WHEELING PERFORMANCE TIME: 7:30pm
Football Game, 9/24 - Middle school students will be joining us on Friday for the football game. We will provide a pizza dinner for students that evening. If you are able to help at the game, please click here for a list of help needed/people to contact. Also, if you are able to help with serving pizza, please e-mail Mrs. Wilczek at made13@sbcglobal.net.
Wheeling Competition, 9/25 - Please click here to view the competition information. This includes the student schedule, important reminders, and directions.

Football Game Photos & Announcements

2010-09-14T14:01:00.005-05:00

Announcements for 9/14:

Schedule -
9/14 - Band Booster Meeting (see below for info)
9/16 - MB Rehearsal, 3:45-4:45
Band Booster Meeting - Please join us for the first Band Booster Meeting of the year at 7:30pm in the Band Room. Topics of discussion include: Finances, fundraising, directors report, and other band updates.
Pizza Sale - Thanks to those who helped by selling pizzas or making them on Saturday. If you did not participate, we can still take buyouts of $20. Currently, we are about $800 under our budget for this sale.

Announcements: 9/13/2010

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Schedule -
9/13 - MB rehearsal, 6-9pm
9/14 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, Band Room
9/16 - MB rehearsal, 3:45-4:45
Band Booster Meeting - Please join us for the first meeting of the year on Tuesday, 9/14, at 7:30pm in the Band Room. Topics of discussion include: Finances, fundraising, directors report, and other general band updates.
Pizza Sale - Thanks to all who sold and helped us make pizzas! Unfortunately, we are about $800 under budget for this sale due to low student participation. If you did not participate and would still like to contribute a $20 buyout, please place a check in the blue box in the band room. Remember, this money goes to help offset the cost of competition fees, marching band staff, drill writing, etc.

Pizza Pick-up Date: 9/11 (Schedule and Info)

2010-09-09T10:57:00.004-05:00

WE STILL NEED PARENT HELP FOR QUALITY CONTROL AND GENERAL SUPERVISION! Please contact Mrs. Hamilton (hownkris@comcast.net) if you are available Saturday morning.

Schedule/Information for Parent Volunteers:

8:30 a.m.
We need a few volunteers to:

Pick up Supplies at GFS (already ordered, except we need three boxes of plastic gloves off the shelf!) and ...
Deliver to PSHS Cafeteria--we probably need two minivans or SUVs for this job.
If you can help with this, let us know!

9:30 a.m. Student Call time at PSHS.
We need help with:

Covering tables and preparing for assembly
TRAINING STUDENTS IN PROCEDURE (make several test pizzas while all the kids watch--one scoop sauce and spread, two cups cheese and spread, one cup of sausage or twenty slices pepperoni and spread, then deliver to the saran-wrap table for plastic wrap--I WILL BRING THE RECIPE!)

9:30 until noonish:

Assemble, cover, label and sort pizzas for each student order
All pizzas must be picked up on Saturday before noon!

Clean up--when we're done.

We have approximately 234 pizzas to assemble--it should go fairly quickly with enough student help.

Thank you,

Kristen Hamilton, President
PSHS Band Boosters

Football Game Help Needed

2010-09-09T10:47:00.004-05:00

Dear Band Families,

We have another Home Football Game tomorrow night, and we need parent help. Please check out the Volunteer Opportunities described below and come join us!

FOOTBALL GAMES FRIDAY, SEPT. 10, 24 and OCT. 8, 15.

1. Hospitality - attend the Game and keep water available for the kids.

1.1 Call time for volunteers is 6:15ish to get the water cart ready.
1.2 Volunteers stay for the duration of the game.
1.3 Parents required: 2 to 4.
1.4 Contact: Donna Wilczek at made13@sbcglobal.net

2. Uniforms - help hand-out/turn-in uniforms.

2.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 5:00-6:45 and an hour or so at game end, somewhere between 9:30 and 11:00.
2.2 Volunteers can stay for the game, or leave and come back to help hang up the uniforms.
2.3 Parents Required: As many as we can get! The faster uniforms are handed out and in, the faster kids are ready.
2.4 Contact: Kim Hoar at mclaptop@yahoo.com

3. Pit Crew - help the Pit out to the field; get the "Pit Trailer"; drum major podiums and step ladder from the big Band trailer; drive or follow the golf cart with the pit trailer and all the other podiums/step ladder/pit equipment before the game out to the football field; after half-time, reverse the process to put the Pit equipment and Pit trailer away.

3.1 Time slots for volunteer help are: 6:15ish through 7:00ish (to get the Pit to the field) and a half an hour or so AFTER HALF-TIME to escort Pit back to the band room.
3.2 Parents can return to the game, or leave after half time.
3.3 Parents required: 3 to 5

Thank you,
Kristen Hamilton, President
PSHS Band Boosters

Monticello Photos (Better Late than Never!)

2010-09-07T08:47:00.005-05:00

Thought we would share some photos from Monticello! Enjoy!

Remember that camp photo packages are available. Contact Mrs. Dunning if you would like more information. Also, if you have any photos from band events that you would like to share, please contact Mr. Dortwegt.

Announcements: 9/7/2010

2010-09-07T08:36:00.002-05:00

Schedule:
9/7 - Pizza Orders Due
9/7 - MB Rehearsal, 6-9pm
9/9 - MB Rehearsal, 3:45-4:45
9/10 - Football Game, 4pm call time
9/11 - Pizza Pick-up Date, student call time 9:30am
Pizza Fundraiser Pick-up: If you sold pizzas, we will need your help assembling on Saturday, 9/11. Student call time is 9:30, and we should be done around noon. Please make sure that your pizzas are picked up on that date because we do not have a place to store them. We also need parent help, so if you are available, please come help out!
The venue for our first marching band competition (9/25) has been changed. We will no longer be going to Stagg High School; instead, we will be traveling to Wheeling High School. Schedule and directions will be sent out when they are available.
The PICBF Date has been changed to April 30. Please adjust your calendars!

Announcements for 8/30/2010

2010-08-30T08:20:00.003-05:00

Upcoming schedule:
8/30 - MB Rehearsal, 6-9pm
9/2 - MB Rehearsal, 3:45-4:45pm
9/3 - Football Game (Required Performance), call time 4pm
9/7 - MB Rehearsal, 6-9 (rescheduled to Tuesday because of Labor Day)
Band Costs - Band costs (discussed at the parent meeting) were due last Friday. Please turn in your student's payment if you have not done so already. We will only pass out new marching band shoes if you have paid for them, and those are required for the performance on Friday!
Football game - For new families, we perform before the game starts (usually after 7pm) as well as during half time (often around 8:30). We stay until the end of the game and support our team!
Pizza Fundraiser - Students will be selling pizzas this week to raise money for the band! Please read the info form here for more information. Each student is asked to sell 5 pizzas. There is a very quick turn-around time: Orders are due Tuesday, September 7.

Ice Cream Social Tonight!

2010-08-19T15:43:00.002-05:00

Come join the 2010 Marching Band for an ice cream social tonight at 7pm in the Football Stadium!

All family, friends, alumni, and community members are welcome. We will demonstrate what we have learned in the past 2 weeks, and there will be a chance to meet other families while eating some ice cream.

Hope to see you there!

Important Registration and Band Camp Info

2010-07-28T16:41:00.004-05:00

It's almost time for Band Camp! You should have received a mailing in the past week with final Band Camp info (click here). Here are some important announcements:

Rehearsals begin:
August 9 for Drum Line, Color Guard, and Leadership Team.
August 10 for EVERYONE
Extra schedules and Camp information can be found in the July Mailing here.
REGISTRATION is on a walk-in basis this year. ALL BAND STUDENTS should register on MONDAY, AUGUST 9, so we can avoid conflicts with band camp. This has been cleared with administration and is consistent with what athletes will be doing.

Marching Band Music Recordings

2010-07-07T12:46:00.004-05:00

Hope everyone is having a great summer vacation! Below are links to the recordings of our marching band show tunes. Enjoy!

Students: You should begin working on your parts. Use these recordings to help you. Play along with them each time you practice! (Note: All returning students should have music. Incoming freshmen will receive music in the mail.)

Please also look for a mailing in the next few weeks with final details about August Band Camp. Happy July!

2010 PSHS Marching Band Show:

2010 Drumline Results

2010-06-09T17:20:00.001-05:00

Congrats to the 2010 PSHS Drumline!

Click here to view the roster.

Correction: Band Picnic Date 6/3/2010

2010-05-25T08:09:00.003-05:00

The End-of-the-Year Band Picnic will be on Thursday, June 3, from 11am-3pm. The date posted in yesterday's announcement was incorrect. Sorry!

Click here for the information!