Winter Park Band Notes
January 22, 2017
From Mr. Blackmer
Dear Band Families,
This is a busy week for many of our Winter Park Band families, so please be sure to read through the events list at the bottom of the Newsletter, as well as checking the Band website and calendar!
First, congratulations to Mr. Clemente and Jazz Ensemble I on four terrific performances at Epcot Center this weekend! As you can see below, the setting was pretty impressive, and the band sounded great! There were a lot of random comments from passersby stating that they "couldn't believe this was a high school jazz band!" I was also extremely impressed by the professionalism on display with our Jazz Ensemble I students!
This is All-County Band week! For all of our All-County Band students, it is imperative that you review the rehearsal/performance schedule. Orange County has a zero-tolerance for tardiness at All-County Band. Students who are tardy (even one or two minutes) will be dismissed from the ensemble. Winter Park students should anticipate regional traffic issues and be seated, ready to rehearse, no later than 20 minutes prior to the start-time.
Thank you to the many Band families who supported the Winter Park Bands by taking part in the "spirit night" hosted by Tijuana Flats this past week! It was packed during the time that I was there, so, hopefully, we'll have a nice donation coming back to us!
AS you know, next Monday, January 30, we will be hosting the St. Olaf College Band here at Winter Park HS! The concert begins at 7 PM. Students are free (with ID) and adults are $10. This is one of the premiere college bands in the country, and we are very fortunate to have them here with us! As with any visiting band's performance, this is required attendance for all of our Winter Park wind and percussion students.
Finally, a huge thank you to Michelle Clemons for hosting a terrific Band volunteer appreciation potluck this past Saturday night! It was great to see so many parents who have helped out in a variety of ways over the first several months of the school year. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers!
All the Best!
Mr. Blackmer
Volunteers Needed
We need a few volunteers on this Thursday, January 26, 7 PM - 9 PM, to help set up for the OCPS Director’s Breakfast held annually in our cafeteria. We also need some volunteers at the same time to help stuff folders and prepare donation cans for our Door-2-Door fundraiser. If you will be dropping off your child for an All-County rehearsal on this night, please consider volunteering. We also need help serving at the OCPS Director’s Breakfast on Friday, January 27, 8 AM -10:30 AM. If you can assist for any of these needs, please email Maureen Dufresne at mdufresne5@embarqmail.com.
Door-2-Door Fundraiser - February 4
Our Door-2-Door Fundraiser held on Saturday, February 4, 8 AM – 5 PM is mandatory for all Band students. Students may sign up with one partner for this fundraiser. A list has been posted outside of the Band Office and students have until the end of this week to sign-up with a partner. After that, your partner will be selected for you.
Organizing the teams of students and drivers for this event is a monumental task. We appreciate your cooperation! Please email Maureen Dufresne at mdufresne5@embarqmail.com if you have any questions.
Winter Guard Rehearsal
Monday, Jan 23, 2017, 05:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
Park Philharmonic Rehearsal
Monday, Jan 23, 2017, 06:30 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
All-County Band Rehearsal
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017, 06:30 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
Wind Ensemble Sectionals
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017, 01:30 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
Winter Guard Rehearsal
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017, 05:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
All-County Band Rehearsal
Thursday, Jan 26, 2017, 07:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
All-County Band Rehearsal
Friday, Jan 27, 2017, 08:30 AM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
Winter Guard Rehearsal
Friday, Jan 27, 2017, 06:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, United States
All-County Band Rehearsal
- Concert Band 12 PM - 2 PM
- Symphonic Band 2 PM - 4 PM