Band Notes: Week 37
April 15-19
A Note From Your Directors
Final 6 weeks have begun and we are anything but slowing down! Make sure to check out all of the exciting things happening this week and through the end of the school year! There are many volunteer opportunities and we need your help for it to be successful.
As always, if you have any additional questions then please reach out.
-Mr. Wood, Ms. Hoffman, & Mr. Seymour
Special Olympics Concession Volunteers, April 24th
The Staley Band is performing at the official FISD Special Olympics track and field events and we need YOUR help!
Volunteers: We are running concessions and need help manning the stand. All money made at the concession is being donated back to Special Olympics and it would be amazing to be able to give back in a BIG way. Please click HERE to sign up to volunteer.
Lunch: All students have been given a lunch order form that must be returned by Tuesday, 4/23. This is to help us plan the amount of food to make at concessions. This form can be found HERE.
Posters: We are asking for help making posters to line the field with just like Friday night football games. Students may make a poster at home to bring or they may make it before/after school on Tuesday, 4/23. Any parents willing to help hang posters should meet at the band hall 8am on Wednesday 4/24.
6 Flags (SB and HB Only)
This trip is only for Symphonic and Honor Bands and will occur on Saturday, May 18th.
Tickets are $40 each and all money and forms are due on Friday, May 3rd.
1st Annual Fine Arts Palooza!
What: Collaborative Fine Arts Performance! This event includes students from Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre and Art!!
When: Tuesday, April 30thWhere: Staley Cafeteria
Who: Volunteers from Symphonic and Honor Bands
Come out and support the students of Staley Fine Arts at our first ever Fine Arts Palooza. This Disney themed concert is a laid back, "coffee house" style concert with snacks and a show!
Admission: $10 Adults; $5 Students
Band Parent Association: Exec Board Nomination
Our 501(c)3 non-profit boosters provide the majority of funding for the Staley Band events throughout the year. This group needs parents to volunteer in one of two roles:
- Executive Board: These positions includes President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. These positions are voted in by the general membership at our final meeting of the year. Please let us know by MAY 1st if you are interested.
- Officers & Committees: These positions are appointed by the executive board and include Hospitality, Concessions, Special Events, Corporate Sponsorship, and other positions as needed. Please let us know if you are interested by MAY 1st as official voting of the new board will occur at the Spring Concert on May 7th!
**Please click HERE to access the interest form**
Spring Band Auditions
When: May 8th, 9th, & 10th (During class)
Who: All 6th/7th grade band students
- Audition Help Sessions: Mr. Wood and Ms. Hoffman will be offering 3 help sessions per week and will occur on:
- Tuesdays (3:45-4:15), Wednesdays (7:45-8:15), and Thursdays during advisory.
All details regarding the audition, including additional copies of the music can be access by clicking HERE. Results will be posted Saturday, May 11th on the website.
All students in 6th/7th grade will prepare the audition music and scales. 8th graders will receive their high school audition music this week.
Remind 101 & Social Media
Make sure you are "in the loop" with our fastest way of communication!
Beginning Band: @staleybb
Concert Band: @staleycb
Honor Band: @staleyhb
Symphonic Band: @staleysb
Text to the number 81010
Facebook: facebook.com/staleyband
Twitter: @staleyband
Instagram: @StaleyBand
Upcoming Events
- April 22: No SCHOOL
- April 23: Audition Help - 3:45pm-4:15pm
- April 24: Audition Help - 7:45am-8:15am
- April 24: Special Olympics Performance (During School)
- April 25: Audition Help - Advisory
- April 29: No SCHOOl
- April 30: MHS Percussion Concert
- April 30: FHS Movement Camp
- April 30: Staley Fine Arts Palooza
- April 30: Audition Help - 3:45pm-4:15pm
- May 1: Exec Board Nominations Due
- May 1: Audition Help - 7:45am-8:15am
- May 2: Audition Help - Advisory
- May 2: Staley MS Carnival *Required for HB/SB*
- May 2: Mooyah Spirit Night
- May 7: Spring Concert At Frisco High School *Required for All Band Students*
- May 8/9/10: Spring Band Auditions
- May 11: Band Results Posted
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Staley Band
Ms. Hoffman - hoffmans@friscoisd.org
Mr. Seymour - seymours@friscoisd.org
Website: staleyband.org
Location: 6927 Stadium Lane, Frisco, TX, USA
Phone: 469-633-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/staleyband
Twitter: @staleyband