Monticello Trip Reminders

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

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

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!

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

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

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

1. 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.
2. 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

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

1. 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
2. First Rehearsal for ALL Students
   5-9pm at PSHSPlease Bring: Instrument, Gym shoes for marching, Lyre and Flip Folder

Band Picnic - Friday, June 3

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

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:

• Flute
• Oboe
• Clarinet
• Bass Clarinet
• Bassoon
• Alto Sax
• Tenor Sax
• Bari Sax
• Trumpet
• Horn
• Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba

(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.