Winter Park High School Band Notes
November 11, 2018
FROM MR. BLACKMER
Dear Winter Park Band Families:
Congratulations to the Winter Park Band students who performed as part of the OCPS All-County Orchestra this weekend: Evan Bletz, Patrick DeLoach, Jeremy Fielder, Samantha Matter and Maia Ruiz!
We have a relatively busy this week with All-County Band auditions, a fundraiser pick-up, and our annual Night of Jazz, so please look over the calendar carefully!
All the Best,
Mr. Blackmer
MISCELLANEOUS
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If you have any questions, contact Jane Claus at janeclaus@live.com.
THIS WEEK
GROUP COMPOSITE PICTURES - NOVEMBER 12
The Band will be taking their annual individual pictures for use in the composite portrait this coming Friday and the following Monday. Pictures will take place throughout the day, and students will be pulled from their regular band rehearsals to do this. Students have an option to have their picture taken in either their marching band uniform or concert uniform.
If they choose the marching band uniform, they will need to make sure that they have their black show shirt with them at school on Friday and/or the following Monday. They will grab their uniform jacket from the Uniform Room on the way to take the picture, and then return it to storage afterward. If they are choosing to have their picture taken in their concert attire, they will need to have that with them on those days (gentlemen will only need their jacket, tuxedo shirt and bowtie).
Proofs will be available for viewing in the Auditorium lobby beginning at 5:30 PM on Thursday, December 13 (the same night as our Winter Concert).
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BUTTER BRAID DELIVERY / DOOR-2-DOOR DRIVER SIGN-UP - NOVEMBER 14
Butter Braid pastry orders will be delivered this Wednesday and available for pick-up between 5 PM and 7 PM in the Band Room. Because this product is delivered (and must remain) frozen, it is critical that you arrange to be here between 5 PM and 7 PM that night!
In addition, Candace Griffin will be in the Band Room that night to collect driver's license and insurance information from parents interested in driving for the Door-2-Door fundraiser (see separate e-mail).
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NIGHT OF JAZZ - NOVEMBER 15
Our night featuring the Freshman Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble I & II, and the jazz bands from Glenridge and Maitland middle schools.
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PLAY-OFF GAME - NOVEMBER 16
We have another play-off game this Friday, November 16, and it will be played at home. If you have a pre-existing conflict with that evening, please e-mail both Mr. Blackmer and Mr. Clemente ASAP.
UPCOMING
CHRISTMAS PARADES - DECEMBER 8
Please remember that both of our holiday parades (Winter Park & Baldwin Park) fall on the same day this year. While it will make for a longer day, it does ultimately free-up a Saturday in December! Look for an itinerary in the near future.
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WINTER FEST - DECEMBER 11
This annual ticketed event features the Winter Park choirs and orchestras - including the Park Philharmonic which involves many of the winds and percussion from Wind Symphony.
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WINTER BAND CONCERT - DECEMBER 13
Our last Band event of the calendar year!
FINANCIALS
BAND FEES
Please make sure that we are paying Band Fees in a timely manner! If you have financial constraints that are preventing you from making your Band fee schedule, please contact Mr. Blackmer directly so that arrangements and/or a payment plan can be made. In addition to this, make sure that you are actively participating in our fundraisers. These are specifically created to alleviate our fees, but you need to take advantage of them! If you have questions regarding which fees are due and when, please go to our website for the Financial Obligations PDFs.
- GUARD FAIR SHARE #4 was due on Wednesday, October 7.
CALENDAR
ALL-COUNTY BAND AUDITIONS
Monday, Nov 12, 2018, 04:00 PM
Lake Nona High School, Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL, USA
WINTER GUARD REHEARSAL
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018, 05:00 PM
2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
BUTTER BRAID PICK-UP / DOOR-2-DOOR DRIVER SIGN-UP
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018, 05:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
WINTER GUARD REHEARSAL
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 05:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
NIGHT OF JAZZ
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018, 07:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
HOME PLAY-OFF FOOTBALL GAME
Friday, Nov 16, 2018, 06:30 PM
Showalter Field, Cady Way, Winter Park, FL, USA
Winter Park High School Bands
Email: Christopher.Blackmer@ocps.net
Website: www.winterparkhsband.com
Location: 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
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