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Weekly News

* Junior High Mid-State Results:  Junior High Gold Band: Katherine Hedges, 8th chair, clarinet; Chelsea Miles, 2nd Chair, contra bass clarinet; and Shelby Rosenberg, 6th chair, trumpet. These students will travel to MTSU on January 10, 2009 for the All Mid-State Bands concert.

* Winter Concert Friday, Dec 19 at 7:30 PM:  Band members should be in their casual uniform. There will be NO RECEPTION following the concert.  Parents who want pictures from the composite will be able to purchase pictures on site  in lobby from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

* Paypal is coming!  HHS Band Boosters are now able to accept fair share payments through Paypal.  We currently have a "donations" button available and a "pay now" button will appear soon.  (The "donations" button is on the HHS Band website under "Members.")

* FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES:
     1) Kroger cards (ongoing; contact Mrs. Marcie Allen)
     2) Central Parking (ongoing; contact parking@hillwoodband.com)
     3) Fruit sales (2 sales for Thanksgiving and Christmas delivery)
     4) Christmas Tree pick up (12/27, 01/03, 01/10)

From Mr. Chester and Mr. Shepherd:

For the Winter Concert 12/19:
Call time is 5:30 PM
Performance time is 7:30 PM
Dress is casual uniform


For the Brass Choir 12/19:-
Call time is 10:30 AM
Performance time is 11:30 AM
Dress is casual uniform


For the Brass Choir 12/21:-
Call time is 9:00 AM
Performance time is 10:30 AM
Location is Brook Hollow Baptist Church
Dress is formal Concert Tuxedos for the gentlemen and Formal Black for the ladies

From Julie Lamb - Fruit for Sale:

Dear Band Boosters,

I want to thank the many parents who use the fruit/fudge sale to help raise funds for the band.  Hillwood raised a little over $4000 and Bellevue raised about $2300 for the two sales.  As the mom who has organized this for four years (eight sales), I have found it is a great fundraiser.  The best way to maximize sales is to keep a list of names from year to year, watch it grow longer each year and then pass on your list with new incoming band members.  I have picked up many names of folks who want called annually.  Keeping a file or spreadsheet will allow the band to develop clients for years if everyone plans just a little. And if you can talk them into ordering on-line, the company sends out reminders when the sale begins each year. saving you time too!   I know the students don't like selling anything but the senior love getting their annual fruit.  It brings a smile to many folks by following this annual tradition.   Have a wonderful holiday season.   - Julie

December Calendar:

Dec 19 (Fri)

- 11:30 AM Brass Choir

- 7:30 PM Winter Concert

Dec 21 (Sun)

- 10:30 AM Brass Choir at Brook Hollow Baptist

Dec 22 - Dec 26

- Winter Break

Dec 27 (Sat)

- Christmas Tree pick-up

January Calendar:

Dec 29 - Jan 2

- Winter Break

Jan 3 (Sat)

- Christmas Tree pick-up

Jan 5 (Mon)

- Winter Break

Jan 6 (Tue)

- Students report back to school

Jan 10 (Sat)

- Christmas Tree pick-up

- Mid-State Band Concert (MTSU - select students)

Jan 17 (Sat)

- Mid-State Orchestra Concert (MTSU - select students)

Jan 19 (Mon)

- MLK Holiday