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Weekly News Update

* NEXT INSTALLMENT OF BAND FEES DUE Sept 15.  Please get your payment in to Marcie Allen.

* Special rehearsal FRIDAY 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  Pizza will be available before rehearsal ($5 per pizza or $2 per slice).  See Mr. Gaulle to place your order.  The weather is supposed to be warm again, so make sure band members have water bottles.

* Special rehearsal SATURDAY 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.  Please make sure band members are hydrated and have lunch before they arrive.  The weather is supposed to be warm again, so make sure they have water bottles with them.

* Car wash Sunday afternoon.  We will have a car wash at the Advance Auto Parts on Hwy 100 Sunday, September 21 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.  Band members should eat lunch before arriving, but will be allowed to take breaks. 

* Band members should wear their shoes during rehearsals.  

* Saturday good day for parent volunteers to help finish props, etc.

* Central Parking fundraiser started.  An initial email with dates went out to volunteers from parking@hillwoodband.com.  If you want to participate in this fundraiser, and did not receive the initial email, please send an email to parking@hillwoodband.com identifying the email addresses that should be included in the list. 

* Parent volunteers need to have green golf shirts when representing the Hillwood High School Band.  We still do not have enough pre-sales for the shirts.  We will be keeping a tab until we DO have enough parents needing shirts. 

From Mr. Chester and Mr. Shepherd:

-- Band members: don't forget to drink plenty of water and get plenty of rest this week. 

-- The band will be working on the 3rd movement this week.

No commentary today . but look for guest commentators to pop in now and again!  (Don't forget to see the revamped band website!)

September Calendar:

Sep 15 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

- Next Payment Due ($125 or $75 for the second student)

Sep 16 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 17 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Woodwinds)

Sep 18 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 19 (Fri)

- Football at Hendersonville (not attending)

- Special Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sep 20 (Sat)

- Special Rehearsal 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sep 21 (Sun)

- Car wash 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sep 22 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Sep 23 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 24 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Brass)

Sep 25 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sep 26 (Fri)

- Football at Hillsboro

Sep 27 (Sat)

- MTSBOA and CIMC at Columbia (competition)

Sep 29 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Sep 30 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 1 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Woodwinds)

Oct 2 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 3 (Fri)

- Football at McGavock

Oct 4 (Sat)

- TRI at Overton (competition)

October Calendar:

Oct 6 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Oct 7 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

- Band Booster meeting - 6:30 PM

Oct 8 (Wed)

- Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Percussion and Brass)

Oct 9 (Thu)

- Home Football vs. Hunters Lane (Homecoming)

Oct 10 (Fri)

- Teacher Planning Day (students do not report)

- Special Rehearsal 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Oct 11 (Sat)

- Mid-TN Small Band at Forrest (competition)