Commentary

From Mr. Chester

 

Dear Parents:

 

I'd like to take this time for me to remind you of a few things.  Band members need to report to rehearsals in appropriate uniforms with their instruments ready for rehearsal.  (This may mean that some members need to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start of rehearsal.) I understand that sometimes things happen, but please try to limit these, as well as absences. To have a productive rehearsal, we need everyone in place on time in top physical health, which brings me to my next point. 

 

We have had several incidents of students having to step out of rehearsal because they weren't feeling well.  Please make sure your band member has a good meal (or a protein snack) and is well hydrated BEFORE rehearsal.  Marching band is a physical activity and band members need to treat it as such.

 

Lastly, but most sincerely, I'd like to thank you for all your support.  We are further ahead this year than in years past.  Uniforms are fitted, prop construction is well on its way, and we have a new trophy shelf in the rehearsal hall.  Many, many thanks to everyone who has made this happen!

 

Warmest Regards,
Michael Chester
Music Director and Conductor,
The Hillwood High School Band

 

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Additional Comments

 

To HHS Competitive Band Families:
 
The Chicago Trip next spring is the first formal trip that HHS band has taken in 5 years. Because of this, the Hillwood High School Band Boosters Board of Directors wants to accommodate everyone and is ?learning as we go.' We know each family is working very hard to raise money for both the remaining $500 for their band fee plus the money for the trip. Therefore, the Board has decided the payment schedule listed in the contract that you signed should be adjusted.  Please see below the changes:
 
August 15, 2009  -  $100 band fee due
August 31, 2009  -  $50 trip fee/person due (3 days prior Thomas Tours due date)
September 15, 2009  -  $100 band fee due
September 29, 2009  -  $100 trip fee due/person (2 days prior Thomas Tours due date)
October 15, 2009  -  $100 band fee due
December 1, 2009  -  $100 trip fee due/person (2 days prior Thomas Tours due date)
January 5, 2010  -  $100 trip fee due/person (2 days prior Thomas Tours due date)
February 2, 2010  -  Remaining trip money due/person (2 days prior TT due date)
February 28, 2010  -  $100 band fee due
March 31, 2010  -  $100 band fee due (last payment)
 
Please keep in mind that if you are paying on a prior year balance and have a previous agreement signed by Mr. Chester, Ms. Gregory and Ms. Reeder,  then you will still owe the prior year payment amounts by the original agreed upon payment dates.

 

If you elect NOT to go on the trip, you will follow the ORIGINAL pay schedule.
 
GR
JG
MC