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March 2, 2010
This Week's News
- General Band Booster Meeting, March 2nd at 6:00pm in Auditorium. This meeting is mandatory for everyone who is going on the Chicago Trip. We will go over specific items relating to the trip and a representative from Thomas Tours will be there to answer any questions that you might have. It is very important that you attend this meeting. Information has been sent home by way of students regarding the Emergency/Medical form and the dinner selection for Ed's. If these two items have not been returned to Gail Reeder by March 2nd then they must be returned at this meeting.
- Gig Sheet for Concert Performance Assessment. The gig sheet for the concert performance assessment is now available in the Members section of the band website and can be downloaded here. Dress is concert formal. Please see the gig sheet for full details; abbreviated schedule:
3:00 PM - Depart Hillwood High School
4:25 PM - Warm-up
4:55 PM - Performance
6:45 PM - Return to Hillwood High School
- Mandatory rehearsals for Chicago Trip begin March 8. Please see schedule at the bottom of the email for exact days and times.
- Taking nominations for the 2010/2011 Band Booster Board. The present Band Booster Board is now taking nominations for the 2010/2011 board. Please email Mr. Chester (Michael.chester@mnps.org) your preference for the following positions. Nominations need to be submitted by March 2nd.
Elected Officers of the HHSBB shall consist of the following voting eight (8) offices and one (1) non-voting office:
A. President
B. Vice President of Ways and Means (Fund Raisers)
C. Vice President of Media and Community Relations (newsletter, etc)
D. Vice President of Transportation and Logistics (truck, equipment, etc)
E. Vice President of Uniform Maintenance (marching/concert fittings, etc)
F. Vice President of Student Services (Chaperones, etc)
G. Secretary
H. Treasurer
I. Parliamentarian (non-voting member)
Any officer position can have co-officers (i.e. co-presidents, co-vice presidents, etc.) that share one position. Co-officers will have one vote as one office only and not two separate independent votes.
For more information about the role of each position, please read the Revised Hillwood Band Booster By-Laws.
- 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
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Calendar
MARCH
Mar 2 (Tue) - Symphonic Band rehearsal (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)
Mar 3 (Wed) - Special afterschool rehearsal (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Mar 4 (Thu) - Concert Festival (see gig sheet for times)
Mar 5 (Thu) - HHS Symposium
Mar 8 (Mon) - St. Patrick's Day Parade rehearsal (2:30 PM - 3:45 PM) select students
Mar 9 (Tue) - St. Patrick's Day Parade rehearsal (3:00 PM - 5:00PM) select students
Mar 10 (Wed) - St. Patrick's Day Parade rehearsal (3:00 PM - 5:00PM) select students
Mar 11 (Thu) - St. Patrick's Day Parade Trip (select students)
Mar 12 (Fri) - St. Patrick's Day Parade Trip (select students)
- Metro Planning Day (students do not report)
Mar 13 (Sat) - St. Patrick's Day Parade Trip (select students)
Mar 14 (Sun) - St. Patrick's Day Parade Trip (select students)
Mar 15 (Mon) - Metro Spring Break
Mar 16 (Tue) - Metro Spring Break
Mar 17 (Wed) - Metro Spring Break
Mar 18 (Thu) - Metro Spring Break
Mar 19 (Fri) - Metro Spring Break
Mar 23 (Tue) - Symphonic Band rehearsal (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)
Mar 24 (Wed) - Percussion Ensemble (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Mar 25 (Thu) - Symphonic Band rehearsal (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)
Mar 27 (Sat) - Community Band Festival (select students only)
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 | 
