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Weekly News Update

* Booster meeting RESCHEDULED.  The next booster meeting will be Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 PM in the rehearsal hall.  Information for the fruit sale will be distributed at this time.

* Saturday competition at Forrest.  Gig sheet attached.

* Fruit sale information sent home.  A link to the fruit sale sight is available on the HHS band website.  The first due date is October 28 for Thanksgiving delivery.  You can start selling now for winter holidays delivery.

From Mr. Chester and Mr. Shepherd:

-- From the gig sheet:
     8:00 AM  Call Time on the HHS athletic field (brief 2 hour rehearsal)
     9:50 AM  Parents arrive to help load the truck
     10:00 AM  Rehearsal end time (estimate)
     11:00 AM  Leave Nashville
     1:15 PM  Arrive at competition site
     3:00 PM  Band warm-up time
     3:45 PM  Performance time
     8:30 PM  Contest end time (estimate)
     10:30 PM Arrive at Hillwood
     Dismissal dependent on clean up and final announcements.

-- This will be a LONG day, please send snacks and money for dinner with your child.

-- Parents are needed to arrive by 9:50 to begin loading the truck and help with last minute needs.

I have a small request before the guest commentator's note: please, please, PLEASE do not point out the kids we lost from the show.  It is still a VERY emotional time for them and their families. The kids are reminded every time they arrive at HHS and don't need other parents reminding them of it.  Thanks for understanding.


We have one guest commentator this newsletter!

Note to our 'band kids' from Andi Dejarnette(Jordan D's mom):

I want to send my congratulations to the entire band for not only last week's performance, but for always giving it all they have.  Last week they were thrown a curve, but they rose to the occasion on behalf of the entire group.   It all started with a lock in Wednesday, thanks to Ms. Franco.  (And thank you to Ms. Smith and Ms. Fariba for going with little sleep to make a special evening for the kids).  Thursday they were featured on "Cool School".  They rested & came back to practice.  Friday they were handed a challenge and were forced to give up 7 of their band family.  They took the challenge, changed the drill, and brought home another FIRST in their class. You all know how to spell out LOVE.  Remember what Jon told you and know that you are the BEST!  WE LOVE YOU

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)

- COMPETITION: Mid-TN Small Band at Forrest

Oct 13 (Mon)

- Parent/Teacher Conference Day (students do not report)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Oct 14 (Tues)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 15 (Wed)

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

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

Oct 16 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 17 (Fri)

- Football at Glencliffe

Oct 18 (Sat)

- COMPETITION: MCI at McGavock

Oct 20 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Oct 21 (Tue)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 22 (Wed)

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

Oct 23 (Thu)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 24 (Fri)

- Football at Antioch

Oct 25 (Sat)

- COMPETITION: COC at MTSU

Oct 27 (Mon)

- Color Guard Rehearsal 2:30 - 4:00

Oct 28 (Tues)

- Rehearsal 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 29 (Wed)

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

Oct 30 (Thu)

- Football vs. Overton (Senior Recognition night)