WINTER PARK BAND Weekly Newsletter
February 23, 2020
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Drum Major Audition Clinic
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 02:30 PM
2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Winter Guard Rehearsal
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 05:30 PM
Audubon Park K-8 School, Falcon Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
Wind Symphony Rehearsal
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020, 01:30 PM
2100 Summerfield Rd, Winter Park, FL, USA
CONCERT MPA - WIND SYMPHONY
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 03:30 PM
Cypress Creek High School, Bear Crossing Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
CONCERT MPA - CONCERT BAND
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 07:15 AM
Cypress Creek High School, Bear Crossing Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
CONCERT MPA - SYMPHONIC BAND
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 11:00 AM
Cypress Creek High School, Bear Crossing Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
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From Mr. Clemente
Dear Winter Park Band families,
Mr. Smith and I are looking forward to all three bands' performances at Concert MPA this week! With only a few rehearsals left to prepare our performances, everyone must be doing their part to make this the best performance yet!
Concert Band and Symphonic Band are still in need of at least two more chaperones per band. Since it is a work day I know it is difficult to be able to take time away, but if you can chaperone the students and I would greatly appreciate it. It is an eye-opening experience if you have yet to attend a Concert MPA - especially watching the students sight-read!
As we approach the deadline for all financial obligations coming due on Wednesday, March 4, I ask that every Band family log into Charms and check their financial account. All Door-2-Door fundraising credit has been added to each student's account. If a student has enough credit to cover a full payment, that credit will be automatically transferred to cover the full payment. All families, but especially families of current senior Band students, should check their account on Charms before making the final Fair Share payment to avoid over-paying. Thank you for your attention to this!
Let's have a great and successful performance-filled week!
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BAND BOOSTER PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Week of February 23, 2020
Hello everyone! Please see the sign ups to volunteer for concert MPAs on the Charms calendar. We are still in need of at least 2 more chaperones for both bands on Friday, February 28. Thank you!
If you have any great pictures of your groups at Door 2 Door, please send them along to njstorch@yahoo.com. We would love to add them to the collection of photos from this year.
Have a great week.
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Color Guard - From Mrs. Johnson
Congratulations again on another strong performance this past Saturday at University HS (Orange City)! The girls continue to improve and show tremendous progress as the season continues.
Catch the Winter Guard next at Oviedo HS on Saturday, March 7!
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CONCERT MPA
It's Concert MPA week! Please click on and review the Itinerary below. If you are not chaperoning, please make every effort you are able to come be the audience for your student's performance!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
6:30 PM - Wind Symphony performance
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
10:30 AM - Concert Band performance
2:30 PM - Symphonic Band performance
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DISTRICT CONCERT MPA
Per Mr. Clemente's email earlier in the week, please see the below dates and times for our upcoming performance at District Concert MPA, hosted at Cypress Creek HS. Please consider assisting as a chaperone for your student's performance.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
6:30 PM - Wind Symphony performance
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
10:30 AM - Concert Band performance
2:30 PM - Symphonic Band performance
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SENIOR CONCERTO COMPETITION - MARCH 4
Students who are currently seniors will audition to perform a concerto on this year's Spring Band Concert. Results will be announced on Thursday, March 5.
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Winter Guard Performance, Oviedo HS - MARCH 7
Please support out Winter Guard as they perform their 2020 winter show at Oviedo HS. Performance time TBD.
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Winter Guard Performance, Cypress Creek HS - MARCH 14
Please support out Winter Guard as they perform their 2020 winter show at Cypress Creek HS. Performance time TBD.
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STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE and AUXILIARY MPA - MARCH 20
Performance times for those students who chose to perform at State S&E and Auxiliary MPA will be sent out as soon as they are available. All events take place at Freedom HS.
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2020-21 PERCUSSION CLINIC #1 - MARCH 25
All percussionists, and those interested in playing marching percussion, grades 9-12 for the 2020-21 school year. Topics include snare drum fundamentals, keyboard fundamentals, marching percussion techniques, and audition materials for marching percussion placement for the 2020 "Sound of the Wildcats" Marching Band.
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Winter Guard Performance, FFCC Finals - MARCH 27
Please support out Winter Guard as they perform their 2020 winter show at FFCC Finals in Daytona Beach, FL. Performance time TBD.
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MATTRESS SALE FUNDRAISER - APRIL 4
The 3rd annual Winter Park Band Mattress Sale fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, April 4. Please spread the word and find the 1 in 10 who are in the market for a mattress, box spring, adjustable base, or sleep accessories!
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MATTRESS SALE FUNDRAISER
Parents we need your help to find customers:
1 out of 10 people are in the market for a new mattress!
All money raised goes to the students!
Please do as follows:
1. Please click facebook event link and click you are going, then click share, then invite all of your contacts. You must selects contacts one at a time, then click done to send invitations.
2. Find one person who is in the market for a mattress and commits to attending event.
3. Send out 25 referral coupons with your student name written at bottom. Referral money raised goes to your student. (See referral coupon at top)
4. Put out a yard sign at home
5. Volunteer day of event
CFS takes care of everything else.
Mattress Fundraiser
Winter Park High School
Sat. 4/4/2020 10 am - 5 pm
Winter Park High East Cafeteria
2100 Summerfield Rd, Winter Park
School showroom display with 25+ beds from $199 to the best $6,000 beds.
Also available: adjustable base foundations, frames, protectors, sheets, pillows
Name brands: Beautyrest, Intellibed, Southerland, Wellsville, and more. Featuring the latest technology for sleeping cool!
Order products with delivery available anywhere in USA or free pickup in Longwood, FL warehouse. Can sell over phone for out of town customers. Custom mattress sizes available! Financing Available!
Since 2005 Custom Fundraising Solutions has raised over $50 million for groups like yours!
Questions? Call 407-963-1449
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FINANCIALS
Because of our success at this year's DOOR-2-DOOR Fundraiser, all participating students and parent drivers will receive $90.00 in fundraising credit. You may see this fundraising credit by logging on to your student/parent account on charmsoffice.com.
Payments upcoming:
All Obligations Due - Wednesday, March 4
Payments PAST DUE:
10/2 Fair Share Payment #3 - $50 (All Students)
10/2 School Instrument Semester 1 Maintenance (Some Students)
11/6 Color Guard Fair Share 4
12/4 Color Guard Fair Share 5 Due - $150
1/8/20 School Instrument Maintenance Due - $60
1/8/20 Color Guard Fair Share 6 Due - $150
1/8/20 Color Guard Winter Uniform Accessories Package - $60
2/5 Color Guard Fair Share 7 - $100
2/5 Jazz Fair Share Payment 2 - $25
***Please bring any outstanding balances up to date as quickly as possible. The Band program as a whole is currently owed slightly less that $16,000.00***
Viewing your Student's Financial Account in Charms:
There is a direct link to Charms in "Quick Links" on the band website.
- Our school code is winterparkhsband
- The Student Area Password would be a unique password that either the student or parent have set up. (If you don't know the password it can be reset by one of the band directors).
- Once you have logged into the Student Area, click on the round, red $ symbol on the top menu bar to view your student's account
- If your student has earned Band Account Credit (in the Miscellaneous Ledger) this credit can be transferred to pay for many band fees: Fair Share, School Instrument Maintenance, Registration Fees for All-State, All-County and Solo Ensemble.
Requesting a Credit Transfer to pay for Fixed Payments Due:
- Click on the "Transfer Request" tab just below the round, red $ symbol. Select the fixed payment you would like to pay for using the credit. The request is sent to the band directors and the band booster treasurer.
- SENIORS: Please check your credit balance and use it accordingly during the year. Credit for Seniors left at the end of the year can only be transferred to siblings.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS PAYMENT SCHEDULE
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AMAZON SMILE
With the holiday season quickly approaching, this is an excellent tool to raise money for the Band every time you shop at Amazon. The Winter Park High School Alumni Band Association is a registered charity on Smile.Amazon.com, so please remember to use this unique link to shop at Amazon every time, and a small percentage of the sale (at no cost to you) will automatically be sent quarterly to the WPHSABAA account and then donated to the Winter Park Band Program. If we all use this link every time, we can raise funds on an ongoing basis to help the band! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0964817
If you have any questions, contact Jane Claus at janeclaus@live.com.
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Winter Park High School Band
Email: michael.clemente@ocps.net
Website: www.winterparkhsband.com
Location: 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Phone: 4076223200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/winterparkhsband