Band is off to a good old Wolverine roar! Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Shaw will lead our band this year and Mr. Crone has created an amazing show that the Band and Images are already hard at work learning. We want to give a warm welcome Vicky Hunt who will be coordinating our amazing Images squad. Calendar The band calendar is current as of this update with Wednesday practice dates, band camp dates, fundraising, and Heinz Field dates. New information will be added as we get it. Other events, not yet confirmed, are in the works. Band Camp Band camp will take place July 31- August 4 and August 7- August 11. Please be sure to follow the band on Facebook and Twitter for up to the minute information. Remind your Band and Images member to check Facebook for music information and other logistics.
Uniforms Cathy Powers is our uniform coordinator. Fittings will take place during band camp between 5-9pm. Older students are needed to assist. Parents are needed to help with minor alterations that are done on-site. Please allow 45-60minutes for first time fittings for new members. Uniforms do not leave school at any time. An announcement will go out closer to the date for help. Band members will need all-black shoes of the student's choice (black soles, no white or colored logos) and a pair of white Dinkles. The Dinkles cost around $30. Some used Dinkles may be available. White and black above the ankle socks will also be required. A Bring It sheet may be created for uniform volunteers. Attendance Mr. Crone would like to remind everyone to pay attention to the attendance policy for games, competitions, and practices. Please let Mr. Crone, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Shaw know ASAP if there is a conflict, the band member is ill, or there are fall sports issues. We need everyone to be at all band-related activities. Games Our first game is at home on August 25. This is before parent preview and the start of school. We will need many volunteers for the concession stand. A Bring It sign-up sheet will be created with a variety of opportunities. Each family will ideally work at least twice. This is a great fundraiser and a great way to support the band. We share the stand duties with football. All regular game dates are in the calendar.
We will be going to Disney over Easter break. This year the Chamber Choir will be joining us. We do not have a firm cost yet. The hotel will not be an onsite Disney hotel. We can expect something between $900 and $1000. The band will perform on Good Friday and the Chamber Choir will perform on Saturday. We will leave from the Jr. / Sr. High School on Wednesday and return the following Monday. No school will be missed. Easter services will be arranged for those who want to observe the holiday. More information will be available as we get it. Competitions We will have several competitions this year that will showcase our amazing Band and Images talent. Everyone is encouraged to attend competitions to support our Band and Images as well as support the other fantastic regional bands. Fundraising
The biggest fundraiser we have is Heinz Field. Our coordinator is Donna Kefalos. Woodland Hills is one of Heinz Fields most trusted volunteer groups. We always have a high level of participation, which allows us to maintain our own stand, number 134. We need 15 people to fully staff this stand and more are always encouraged. The more people we bring, the more opportunities to earn bigger payouts. We often bring so many people that we are assigned to staff beer carts and other stands. Payouts for games run between $90 to $120 per student [less the 10% for the general fund]. Last year we earned $21,000 by working events and football games. The game schedule is posted to the group calendar. In order to work, you must be at least 18 and have ServSafe and Ramp training. Training announcements will be sent to the group. Even if you aren't sure if you will work, we encourage everyone to obtain training. Donna will keep everyone updated with training opportunities.
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