Berrien Springs Band News
April 27, 2018
State Festival Wrap Up
On stage they earned a 2-1-2 from the judges (2 overall) and in the sight reading room they earned a division 1. The MSBOA system weights the stage portion more than the sight reading, thus their final grade of 2. They earned a certificate, plaque, and red medals.
MSBOA allows parents and students to purchase recordings of the concert (please do - it was great!) and commemorative t-shirts/sweatshirts. Those forms will be available Monday for the students. Way to go Shamrocks!
Middle School Solo & Ensemble Wrap Up
A big congratulations to the following students! They performed at band solo and ensemble festival at Southwestern Michigan College this past Saturday, April 21st. All students medaled and conducted themselves with poise and Shamrock Pride. Division I's are awarded to superior performances and students earn blue medals. Division II's are awarded to excellent performances and students earn red medals.
Cristoffer Rivera, Horn Solo, Division I
Lauren Geates, Bassoon Solo, Division I
Daijah Latin and Austin Frambach, duet, Division I
Molly Sheppler and Anizbeth Contreras, duet, Division I
Jeffrey Blakeman and Isabela Constable, duet, Division II
Max Ashbrook, Trombone Solo, Division II
Aldrich Mongkau, Clarinet Solo, Division II
Collin Craig, Trumpet Solo, Division II
Laila Roman, Saxophone Solo, Division II
Molly Sheppler, Clarinet Solo, Division II
MS Solo & Ensemble
MS Solo & Ensemble
Band Seniors Present at Exhibition Night
Soap Fundraiser
Each 5 gallon bucket is $45. Payments can be in cash, check - made payable to "Berrien Springs Band Boosters", or online at www.goodcleanfundraising.com. When you order you will need to use the group name BerrBand-248. Please enter the student's name you are purchasing from so he/she will get the credit for the sale. There is a $1 surcharge when you order online.
Orders are due May 11th. Soap will be delivered to the school by the end of the school year.
If you have further questions, ask your student for the fundraising brochure or call Karen Moran (our sales rep) @ 419-305-7971. You can also contact Sherri Keene (our band booster president) @ 269-921-0506.
Blossomtime Parade - High School Band
We need some help! We are in need of snack donations (fruit, granola bars, etc) and squirt top water bottles. If you can donate, please contact Sherri Keene @ 269-921-0506.
Schedule:
10:30 am - Call Time
10:30-10:50 am - Load instruments/get into uniform
10:50 am - Final instructions
10:55 am - Sock check
11:00 am - Load bus and leave
11:30 am - Arrival at parade site
1:00 pm - Parade starts
*3:00 pm - Approximate end of our performance and back to school
*This time is very approximate. Timing depends on the speed of the parade/traffic.
Students need to be picked up at Berrien Springs High School. It is too difficult to arrange and facilitate pick up at the end of the parade route due to the high volume of people and traffic. Thank you for understanding!
Marching Band Leadership forms due Monday, April 30th!
Volunteers needed
Saturday, May 5, 2018 - Blossomtime Parade
2-3 Volunteers needed to walk with the band and distribute water.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 - Spring Concert
3-4 Volunteers needed during the morning from 7:30-11 to help walk the students to the high school for rehearsal and monitor them during the rehearsal.
3-4 Volunteers needed to monitor students who are waiting to perform at the concert.
Sunday, May 20, 2018 - High School Band Banquet
2-3 Volunteers needed for set up and decorations.
2-3 Volunteers needed for clean up.
Monday, May 28, 2018 - Memorial Day Parade
2-3 Volunteers needed to walk with the band and distribute water
4-5 Volunteers needed to water the band at the cemetery
4-5 Volunteers needed to collect uniforms at the high school following the event
*Can't volunteer but would like to help? We are in need of water bottles with the squirt top lids. If you would like to donate, please contact Sherri Keene @ 269-921-0506.*
Question? Contact Us!
krosselit@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Adam Emeigh
aemeigh@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Website: www.berrienspringsbands.com
Phone: 269-471-1748
Facebook: facebook.com/berrienspringsbands
Twitter: @berrienband