Winter Park Band Notes
December 11, 2016
From Mr. Blackmer
Dear Band Families,
I want to congratulate all of our Bands on a terrific Winter Concert this past Thursday evening! I thought all of the bands had great performances! A huge thanks also goes to the parent volunteers who decorated the Auditorium and presented the after-glow reception in the lobby!
This will be our last newsletter until the New Year, so I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a terrific New Year! Have a safe and relaxing winter break!
All the Best!
Mr. Blackmer
Door-2-Door Drivers Needed!
We need parent drivers for the most important fundraiser of the year! Door-2-Door is mandatory for all Band students. The students travel in groups of 4 in full uniform with a driving parent through WPHS area neighborhoods asking for donations. Each parent who drives for the day receives a share of the proceeds credited to their student’s Band account. For the past 6 years, the share has been $75 per person or more! Students will also receive the same share credited to their account.
We need over 40 volunteers for this fundraiser and we need to clear everyone for driving now! To volunteer, you must be able to transport 4 students in seatbelts. The students complete all of the fundraising work.
To sign up please follow the following 3 steps:
- Register with OCPS ADDitions at the following link if you have not already done so this school year. Search volunteer opportunities at WPHS and choose “Become an ADDitions School Volunteer” https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/index.php?redirectedFromHttp.
- Forward a scanned copy or a photo of your driver’s license and current proof of insurance to Carla Shuman at shumanorl@aol.com.
- Go to the Band calendar at www.winterparkhsband.com and sign up by clicking on the helping hand icon on Saturday, February 4.
If you have questions about the process, please contact Carla Shuman at the email above.
Band Council Planned Events
The Band Council is currently working on several upcoming social events for the WP Band!
Our 2nd annual Band Lock-In will take place on Friday, January 20, from 6 PM - 2 AM. Be looking for an RSVP on Charms in the coming weeks. We'll also need a lot of chaperones for this event!
To celebrate the completion of Concert MPA, there will be a WP Band picnic at Bluejacket Park on Saturday, March 4, from 11:30 AM - 2 PM. More information to come!
They are also working on a skate night!
Band Lock-In
As mentioned above, the Band Council will be hosting our 2nd annual Band Lock-In on Friday, January 20, 2017, from 6 PM - 2 AM. There will be video games on the big screens, movies in the Auditorium, board games, a talent show, Chick-fil-A, and much more! There is not cost for students, but everyone is asked to bring a snack (cookies, cupcakes, etc.) to share.
Students are asked to RSVP through the Band Calendar.
We also need a lot of parent chaperone help! If you can donate some of your time that evening, please go sign-up on the Band Calendar. There are two shift options: the first one is 5:45 PM - 10 PM, and the other is 9:45 PM - 2 AM. Parents are also welcome (and encouraged) to sign-up for both shifts - just enter your name and information in both sections.
Solo & Ensemble Fees
The fees for Solo & Ensemble have just been announced as $5.55 per student/per event. Fees can be paid through SchoolPay (the preferred method) or by check made payable to WPHS Band. Fees are due no later than Friday, February 3, 2017.
Please note that the fee is for each student in a solo or ensemble. For example, if a student is performing a solo and is a member of a duet and a trio, that student's total amount due would be $16.65.
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Thank you to all of our Band volunteers so far this year! There were so many who chaperoned, helped with Operations, Band Camp meals, uniforms, fundraising, and so much more!
Please mark your calendar for a Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on the evening of Saturday, January 21. Bring your favorite snack or dish to share. More details to come right after the return from Winter Break!