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November 16, 2009
This Week's News
- Performance at Municipal Auditorium scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 17. The Hillwood High School Band has been asked to perform in a brief concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Lunch will be provided for the students, but students have been encouraged to bring a sack lunch in case the menu does not accommodate special dietary needs.
- Mid-State Jazz Auditions Saturday, Nov 21. Mid-State Jazz auditions will be held Saturday, November 21 for select students. Please make sure you are at Hillwood between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM to register; auditions will begin at 10:00 AM. A souvenir booth will be available throughout the day.
Please remember that you should only play in designated warm-up areas and NOT in the hallways. Also, if you purchase items from the concession stand, or bring snacks, please eat in designated concession areas so we can keep our school clean for our visitors.
- It's Fruit Sale Time! Fruit can be ordered in person or online. To pay by debit or credit card, please use the online ordering option. For this option, and more information, please visit the band's website at www.hillwoodband.com or download the online ordering instructions at http://m.b5z.net/i/u/6120075/f/2008-2009/Ordering_Fruit_Online.pdf.
December Delivery: Orders due November 20, 2009
- 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
More about Tuesday's performance:
The Hillwood High School Band has been encouraged by Dr. Chauncy and Hillwood administration to participate in this performance. Mr. Chester originally declined participation because band students have been out of class too much already this month. Regardless, the competitive band will attend this event.
Pink SRAs were out and students will be allowed to get them signed during 8th Block today. The rest of the schedule will be as follows:
10:30 AM - Students released from class to dress and load bus
11:15 AM - Depart Hillwood High School (students should be in full dress uniform)
11:45 AM - Lunch provided for students
1:00 PM - Perform (short pep band set)
1:30 PM - Estimated departure time from Municipal Auditorium
1:50 PM - Estimated arrival at Hillwood High School
Calendar
NOVEMBER
Nov 17 (Tue) - Holiday Inn performance (school hours)
Nov 21 (Sat) - Mid-State Jazz Auditions @ Hillwood (all day)
Nov 25 (Wed) - Metro Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
Nov 26 (Thu) - Metro Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
Nov 27 (Fri) - Metro Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
DECEMBER
Dec 1 (Tue) - Booster Board Meeting
Dec 4 (Fri) - Nashville Gas Parade (TBD)
Dec 5 (Sat) - Mid-State High School Auditions @ McGavock (all day)
Dec 11 (Fri) - Hillwood Symphonic Band (TBD)
Dec 12 (Sat) - Mid-State Jr. High School Auditions @ McGavock (all day)
The Hillwood High School Band
400 Davidson Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Phone: 615.353.2050
Email: bandboosters@hillwoodband.com
Email updates are provided by Hillwood High School Band Boosters.
Cindy Franco and Shirley Dansby,
Co-Vice Presidents for Media and Community Relations | 
