Band/Guard Advance Planner 2008

this page last updated 6/27/08

Calendar Information

2008-2009 Dates

• Summer practices for percussion and CG start June 3(see calendar) attendance is voluntary BUT VERY IMPORTANT! So, if you are in town, please attend!
• Fireworks Booth July 1-4, adult workers needed call 387-0488
• SMS band camp...August 4-7 ... 5-8pm  attendance highly encouraged
• SMS band and guard swim party Friday 8/8 6-9pm @NHS pool ... families invited
• SMS CG camp ... August 11-15, 5-8pm attendance required
• Garces Band Review ... Sat 10/25
• Stockdale HS band comp .... Sat 11/15 (date changed from 11/8)
• Centennial HS "Music in Motion" ... Sat 11/22
• Pancakes and Pops... Sat 12/6
• NOR Christmas Parade .... Sat 12/13
• KC Honor Band auditions... Sat 1/24/09 @Actis JH
• KC HB practices Sat 2/14, Tues 2/17, Fri 2/27 @SMS ... final practice and concert Sat 2/28 at convention center

All WB/CB/CG members must attend all practices. ... All WB/CB/CG members must attend all competitions, parades, and other events. No unexcused absences are allowed. “Going out of town” is NOT an excused absence.

PLEASE REMEMBER

• Guard members must agree to participate in guard for the entire fall season plus spring practices and trip to Knotts Berry Farm.Band members must stay in the class for the entire year!
• We need members with good attitudes who cooperate with instructors and teammates. Poor attitudes and lack of cooperation will lower band grades and result in dismissal from the guard.
• SMS requires guard members to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA

Note #1: because of the time commitments listed above, CG members can’t be on the VB team.BB is OK!

Note #2: All band/guard members are expected to help with fundraising projects. Adult help will often be needed as well.

Communications:If you are not on Mr W’s official email list, PLEASE send me an email right away rotgc@earthlink.net This applies to students and parents. Be sure to identify yourself!Bandroom phone 392-2130 ext 5133

Band/Guard mom and Booster Prez (Mrs. White)387-0488

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