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Wednesday, 05 August 2009
The Hillwood High School Band
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August 5, 2009
This Week's News
- Calendars are out! The calendar was handed out Saturday afternoon at the band camp performance. If you weren't able to attend, or misplaced yours, you can find it on our website. Changes to the calendar will be announced in the weekly newsletter and be placed on the bottom of the newsletter under the "Calendar" heading.
- August Band Booster Meeting Set. Please join us for the next Booster meeting Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00 PM in the rehearsal hall.
- Band Swim Party Friday Night! The Carnes family has been gracious enough to host a swim party for the band this year. This is a great time to get to know new and returning band members and their parents. Yes, parents are invited! The Carnes' will make arrangements for the condiments, buns, meat, and life guards, but ask that individuals chip in a little. Extras are listed below and are organized by the band member's last name. (If you're last name starts with an N, you should bring drinks.) Remember, this is a neighborhood (not private) pool and you should be on your best Hillwood Band behavior. Hope to see you there!
When: Friday, Aug 7 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (picked up BY 11:00 PM)
Where: Rolling River Swimming Pool (and volleyball court / pavilion)
Why: To get to know new and returning band members and parents
Cost: $2 to swim (to cover the association's fee), $3 to eat OR $5 to swim and eat
Last name begins with:
A - E = Deserts
F - K = sides (potato salad, coleslaw, beans etc.)
L-R = Drinks
S-Z chips, dips, veggie tray, fruit tray etc.
You can Google directions to 7028 Cotton Blossom Lane, Nashville 37221. When you get to Rolling River, instead of turning right on Cotton Blossom, go to the next side-road and turn right. This will take you straight to the Club House.
Please RSVP by NOON Friday requested so the Carnes can finalize their plans. Call 673-0036 and leave message if no answer. (This is ____ I plan to attend the party. My mother will come with me. Thank you.)
- Want to support your kids? We still have several green polo-style PARENT shirts available for sale. S - XL are $10 and XXL - XXXL are $12.
- Uniforms, uniforms, uniforms. Are you confused about the different types of uniforms? See list of uniforms and description below in the "Additional Comments."
- Old Navy Performance Aug 15 2PM - 3PM. Hillwood Band will be performing at the Old Navy - West Nashville for donations. Band members should wear their rehearsal uniforms and be at Old Navy no later than 1:30 ready to play. More information will be provided in next week's newsletter.
- Students Supply List Set. Students need to have several supplies with them EVERY TIME they come to rehearsal. Aside from being dressed in their rehearsal uniforms, they need to have string, mechanical pencils, sheet protectors (for music and drill), and "permanent" water bottles.
- Now Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AMEX, and PayPal. Band fees can now be paid by using a variety of methods through PayPal. Don't forget donations! We have a place for that now, too. Visit the HHS Band website at http://www.hillwoodband.com/ to see (and use) them.
- Fundraising Opportunities:
Commentary
From Mr. Chester
No comments this week
Additional Comments
Greetings Parents!
Apologies in advance for the long email this week, but there is a LOT to cover.
First of all, band members were given a supply list last week. Please make sure they have these items with them EVERY TIME they come to rehearsal.
- Rehearsal uniforms
- String to hang their drill books around neck
- Mechanical pencils (we don't have the luxury of running to find pencil sharpeners during rehearsal)
- Sheet protectors (for music and drill)
- "Permanent" water bottles (not the Kroger or Dasani bottles)
Are you wondering what the uniforms are? Band members have several types of uniforms that they will wear throughout the year. These uniforms are reserved for students, but if you would like to purchase the "parent/support" version, find a Booster Board Member. They will be able to help you.
- Rehearsal Uniform
- White t-shirt with HHS Band logo
- Black shorts with HHS Band logo
- Tennis shoes or Black marching shoes (when we get those in)
- Casual Uniform
- Black polo-style shirt with HHS Band logo
- Khaki SSA pants (NO cargo pants!)
- Belt
- Black socks
- Black marching shoes
- Formal Marching Uniform
- Black bib pants (issued)
- Green jacket (issued)
- Black gloves (1st pair issued)
- Black "under armor" shirt (for sale through HHS Band; do not purchase your own)
- Appropriate under garments (Men: briefs or boxer briefs only; NO BOXERS!)
- Black socks (mid- or full-calf socks; NO ankle socks)
- Black marching shoes (available through HHS Band)
- Color guard will be notified separately about their needs
- Formal Concert Uniform
- We'll cross this bridge when the time comes
The last of the Band Camp pictures can be found here:
Have a good week and hope to see you next Tuesday at the Booster Meeting!
Cindy Franco
Calendar
AUGUST
Aug 11 (Tue) - Rehearsal (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
- Booster Meeting (6:00 PM)
Aug 13 (Thu) - Rehearsal (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Freshman Orientation (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Aug 14 (Fri) - Metro Schools 1/2 Day of School
- Dress Rehearsal in full uniform (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Aug 15 (Sat) - Old Navy Performance (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- Drill Camp (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Aug 18 (Tue) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Aug 19 (Wed) - Sectionals (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Aug 20 (Thu) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Aug 21 (Fri) - Football vs. Nashville Christian
Aug 25 (Tue) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Aug 26 (Wed) - Sectionals (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Aug 27 (Thu) - Open House: band plays (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Aug 28 (Fri) - NO Football performance
- Pinning Ceremony (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Aug 29 (Sat) - Drill Camp (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
SEPTEMBER
Sep 01 (Tue) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Sep 02 (Wed) - Sectionals (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Sep 03 (Thu) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Sep 04 (Fri) - Football AT Glencliff
Email updates are provided by Hillwood High School Band Boosters.
Cindy Franco and Shirley Dansby,
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