The Indoor Percussion mandatory meeting is Thursday, December 1st at 8pm in the Band Room. This meeting is for indoor percussion families. Thursday’s practice will be shortened and the students will join us in the meeting. Please communicate any conflicts to Mr. Madrinan.
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Concert Band Season is around the corner and there are many events that will need your help with chaperones and drivers. The chaperones and driver signups are now available on signup genius. Please remember that you must be Level 2 cleared to Chaperone any overnight trip, and Level 2 parents are preferred for all trips. If your trip requires a driver, you must be Level 2 AND a registered driver.
Concert Band Chaperones & Drivers Signups: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F44AAA62BA46-2017
Looking for a great way to add to your student’s fairshare and you LOVE to go to RayJay? Here is the opportunity for you! Volunteers needed to usher upcoming events at Raymond James Stadium. Ushers assist guests with the location of seats and provides directions to amenities such as concessions, restrooms, first aid, etc. Sentry Services will donate $9.00/hour, per Usher for each game worked. Upcoming events include A TB Bucs game, the Outback Bowl, the College Football National Championship Game and two Monster Jam events. There is no limit to the number that can volunteer, however, volunteers must be 18 years old. Please review all information on signup genius before signing up. Signups close 2 weeks prior to the event and the next game is the Bucs vs Saints on December 11th. For questions, contact Jackie Brochman at Jacquelyn.brochman@duke-energy.com.
Raymond James Usher Signups: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F44AAA62BA46-20162017.
The Winter Concert is Friday, December 9th and we could use a few volunteers to hand out programs, man the doors, and help with ticket sales, concessions, and bake sale. Please contact Rebekah Moorehead if you are able to help or have questions @ rebekahzmoorehead@gmail.com.
The Jazz Ensemble will perform at 12 noon at the Murray Theater in Ruth Eckerd Hall next Saturday, December 3rd. Please see Mr. Harris with questions.
The concert band mandatory meeting has been scheduled for Monday, Nov 28th at 7pm. This meeting is for symphonic, wind ensemble, and jazz band families.
There will be a $100 participation pledge due at the meeting, and the spring season and trips will be discussed.
Also, for your convenience, we will be able to take credit cards payments for past due fair shares as well as the $100 participation pledges.
Tri-M- current members (carry over from last year) will have a meeting on Monday, 11/28 after school at 1:45pm to elect new officers.
Tri-M Inductions are on Tuesday, 11/29 at 6pm, in the Auditorium. The 6th period Jazz Ensemble will be performing for the Tri-M induction. 6th period Jazz Ensemble members are to report at 5:30pm and will be finished about 6:15 and should wear their green band polo and long khaki pants.
The 4A Academy, Academy for the Advanced Achievement in the Arts, Inductions are on Tuesday, 11/29 at 7:30pm, in the Auditorium. All students are expected to attend; conflicts should be communicated to Mr. Madrinan. Guard and Indoor Percussion Students will attend their rehearsals.
All County Auditions take place at Countryside High School, Wednesday, November 30th, and students are responsible for their own transportation. They should plan on taking their instruments with them after school because the band room will not be open later.
Audition schedules are being made right now, and will be posted as soon as they are ready from the All County Committee. They will begin at 5 pm and extend into the evening. Students should plan on arriving at least 45 minutes early to warm up and find their room so they can prepare and not feel rushed.
Big Band Auditions will take place on Wednesday, December 7th. Details and audition materials are up on the band website in the big band section of the private files. Please see Mr. Harris if there are any questions.
Friday, December 9th, our kids will be taking center stage while performing at their annual Winter Concert. All bands will be participating and it promises to be a great night.