Colleyville Heritage Band Parent Meeting July 25 th
Colleyville Heritage Band Parent Meeting July 25 th, 2016 6: 30 pm
Directors/Staff Directors • Mr. Nick Thomas • Mrs. Laura Hunt • Ms. Taylor Goodwin • Mr. Nick Beaudet Staff • Dan Darrah – Percussion Assistant/Front Ensemble Coordinator • Martin Godoy – Color Guard Director • Randil Jeffreys –Brass Technician • Jeremy Seneca – Visual Caption Head
Band the Colleyville Way PURPOSE To empower students to achieve their BEST while enhancing the quality and spirit of the Colleyville Heritage Community VISION To bring out the best in ourselves and each other
Band the Colleyville Way VALUES Preparation: • Be punctual • Know your part • Be mentally prepared • Bring your stuff Attitude: • • Effort: Embrace change • Work hard • Display Have fun urgency Celebrate success Lift up those around • Self-reflect, you self-correct • Show gratitude • Enjoy the process
Tomorrow – Uniform Fitting and Pictures • 9: 00 am – Seniors • 10: 00 am – Juniors • 11: 00 am – Sophomores • 12: 00 pm – Freshmen A-L • 1: 30 pm – Freshmen M-Z • 4: 15 pm – Call time for all students to be back for the full photo • 5: 00 pm – Full Group Photo • 5: 30 pm – Estimated time for parent-pick-up
Tomorrow – Uniform Fitting and Pictures • Dress – Winds/Percussion • Compression shorts • Compression shirt • Black Band Shoes • Long Black Socks • Girls – Sock Bun • Dress – Color Guard • CHARMS shirt • Black Jazz Pants • Nice hair
Rehearsal Schedule • http: //www. colleyvilleheritageband. com/calendar. html
Absences • Always include Mrs. Hunt anytime your student may miss a rehearsal. (laura. hunt@gcisd. net) • Excused Absences: • Religious Holy Days • Student illness rendering them incapable of observation or participation • Family emergency (Director approved) • Examples of Unexcused Absences: • • Getting called into work or not finding a cover for a work shift Birthday party or celebration Concert tickets scheduled on a required Band event Attending tutorials without notice for directors to arrange options with teacher
Summer Band WHAT TO WEAR: • Athletic wear (tank tops, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, etc. ) • Athletic shoes (No converse, Vans, Keds, sandals, slip-on shoes, etc. ) WHAT TO BRING: • Instrument • Supplies (dot book, mouthpiece, reed, extra reeds, oils, greases, etc. ) • Water jug – STAY HYDRATED! • Sunscreen • Healthy snacks
Summer Heat Plan • http: //www. colleyvilleheritageband. com/summerband-heat-plan. html
Summer Wellness “Failing to Prepare = Preparing to Fail” • Start Hydrating now (feeling thirsty is a feeling of dehydration) • Drink two glasses when you wake • Drink two glasses before bed Do not skip meals (especially breakfast!) Drink gatorade and other sports-drinks Wear sunscreen every time you go outside Do not try to be the “hero” – if you are not feeling right, alert an adult • The only reasons we have ever had a student fall is when they a) have a pre-existing condition or b) do not follow these guidelines • •
March-a-Thon • Saturday, August 13 th • 6: 00 pm-8: 00 pm • Students will meet at Grapevine Elementary • Great individual fundraising opportunity – students will take pledges • Attire: Pep Uniform
Save the Dates • Parent Performance and BBQ Dinner • Friday, August 19 th • We will perform everything we have learned throughout Summer Band • Panther Pride Night Pep Rally • Saturday, August 20 th • 6: 30 pm – CHHS Main Gym
Football Games and Competitions • http: //www. colleyvilleheritageband. com/itinerarie s. html
All Region • Each wind player will be responsible for learning 2 (9 th grade) or 3 etudes over the course of the Fall Semester • There will be periodic check-point listenings for a grade – there will be a handicap for students in Symphonic or Concert Bands • Students will get the opportunity to re-assess • Members of Wind Symphony are expected to audition • Letter Jacket eligibility is earned with success
Booster Mission Statement • The Band Booster Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help promote a better band, school and community spirit by volunteering our time and skills as well as provide financial support to fulfill the goals and objectives set forth by the Band Directors. • With all these components to build the program our students will have an awesome band experience.
BAND BOOSTER LEADERSHIP 2016 – 2017 Karen White Prashant Mehendale Shawna West Kenisha De. Loach Gail Grogan Dawn Berger Patti Hammonds Dave Dalebroux Jeanette & Terry Brown Jane Powell Lori Lakey Dena Martin Marian Thorsell Molly Wood Amy Rork Lauri Greer Kara Foster Tina Norton Shelly Huron Monika Sumzick Brenda Feeney Sue Dalebroux Laurie Jackson Krissy Ferguson Tara Battershell Linda Hendrieth Katrina Rose VP* Assistant VP Treasurer* Treasurer – student accts Liaison* Corp Sponsorship/Fundraising Communications/Webmaster Volunteer Coordinator Pit Crew/ Logistics Chaperone lead Special Events Guard Percussion Liaison GMS & Band Purchaser Liaison CMS Liaison HMS Corp Sponsorship/Fundraising Yearbook Photography lead Varsity Concessions JV Concessions Freshman Concessions Game day Meals Uniform fitting (Marching & Concert) Spirit wear Uniform Accessories *Member of the GCISD Band Boosters. Required to attend monthly meetings. Uniform Washing
Stay in touch with what’s happening Join the Band Boosters Remind 101 for important communication. Download the app now and Text: @chhsbb to 81010 Or @chhsbb to 682 -237 -5562 OR from your computer: remind. com/join/chhsbb
Mark Your Calendars to earn $$ for your Band Account 30 th Annual Grape. Fest® September 15, 2016 - September 18, 2016 Historic Downtown Grapevine Time: Thursday, 10 a. m. - 10: 30 p. m. Friday, 10 a. m. - 11: 30 p. m. Saturday, 10 a. m. - 11: 30 p. m. Sunday, 10 a. m. - 6 p. m. 30 th Annual Grape. Fest - September 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2016 Grape. Fest, held along Grapevine's Historic Main Street, is the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Some of Grape. Fest's most popular events include the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation; Grape. Stomp; the Champagne Terrace; Kids World; Palate Pleasers at the Palace; Grape. Fest Golf Classic; Grape. Fest Tennis Classic; Italian Car Fest; five stages offering live entertainment, the Texas Wine Tribute and much more.
& Fall March-a-thon Pizza Palooza & Silent Auction For the Band Saturday, August 13 Friday, September 16 Spring Ranger Raffle for an Awesome suite NCTA Fall Grapefest Pampered Chef Spring Century Resources (goodies) Main Street Days Selling begins with Spring training Team building at its finest For the Student September 15 - 18 Launch November 1 After Spring Break May
Enjoy a night out and Earn $$ for the Band 2 nd Tuesday of each month (exception is September 6) First Up: September 6 – Pluckers Celebrate the Football season with some Wings!
Volunteer Today! • Your students experience in band is elevated by your support and participation in the program. • Key positions waiting for you: • Assistant VP • Chaperone Lead • There are many opportunities for support • Please visit the Volunteer table to sign up for open slots. There are still many to choose from and your help is NEEDED to provide an exceptional experience for ALL our students.
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