VHS Band Weekly Newsletter
2018-2019 Week 13
Band Director Letter
One Door Closes...Another One Opens
Out with the old and in with the new! We had a great Marching Season, but now it's time for the Winter Concert and Concert Season!
Our Winter Concert will be on Thursday, December 6th, 2018, at 7:00 PM in the Knights Union. Please verify this change with your personal calendars.
There is a lot of important information in this newsletter. Please READ all of it.
Announcents
Walmart Re-Grand Opening
We will be missing a portion of 2nd period. An email will go out to teachers this week to let them know about the tardiness so that it will be excused.
Here is the itinerary for Friday:
7:00 AM - Meet at Walmart, put on uniforms
7:30 AM - Start playing for Re-Grand Opening
~8:00 AM - End of ceremony
~8:30 AM - WE should be back to VHS
The time back to VHS is tentative.
Winter Guard Tryouts
Auditions will be on Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 from 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM.
The rehearsal schedule consists of:
Practices (from 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM):
November - 16, 27, 30
December - 4, 11, 14, 18
January - 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
February - 1, 5, 8, 12, 15
Saturday Practices: 1/5, 1/26, 2/2 - Times TBA
MPA - Saturday 2/16 - Times TBA
There will be an Optimist performance in Februrary before MPA. This date and time is still being determined.
EVERYTHING IS MANDATORY
Playoff Games
We have made it to Football Playoffs! Technically, marching season is done, but you may volunteer to participate in the pep band. In order for us to participate, I will need a minimum of 30 students to be present. In order to sign up, please click on the link below no later than Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 at 4:00 PM:
Students will have to provide their own transportation to the game. No buses will be provided. Also, since this is not a required event, we will not provide free food for 3rd quarter breaks. Students will be required to wear their gray VHS shirt and jeans. If it is cold, students can wear warmer clothes under the shirts. Students will need to report to Booster no later than 6:30 PM.
If parents want to volunteer, they have to have volunteer paperwork turned into the school. This is a state run event, not Vanguard run, so we have to follow very strict rules. Parents will need to fill out the link below no later than Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 4:00 PM.
You will not be able to enter the game for free if you are not participating with the band. There is absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS!
Upcoming Events
Monday, November 5th, 2018
3:00 PM - Jazz Band Practice
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
NO ZERO PERIOD - VOTING DAY
3:00 PM - Cookie Dough Fundraiser (Zero Period only)
4:00 PM - Mandatory Officer Clean Up Day
6:00 PM - Booster Meeting
Thursday, November 8th, 2018
3:30 PM - Concert Band Practice
Friday, November 9th, 2018
NO ZERO PERIOD - FACULTY MEETING
6:30 PM - Football Regional Quaterfinals - Meet at Booster
Monday, November 12th, 2018
NO ZERO PERIOD - BASS VACATION
Nothing after school
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Zero Period run by John Miller
3:15 - 6:00 PM - Winter Guard Tryouts
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
NO ZERO PERIOD - BASS VACATION
Nothing after school
Thursday, November 15th, 2018
Zero Period run by John Miller
Nothing After School
Friday, November 16th, 2018
NO ZERO PERIOD - BASS VACATION
3:15 PM - Winter Guard Practice
Fundraisers
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
All orders AND money will be due by Friday, November 16th, 2018. Unfortunately, due to Thanksgiving Break, we cannot accept any late orders. If the order is not submitted, we will not process any late forms.
Guard will participate during 5th period class.
Band will participate after school.
Honors & Awards
Walmart Facility #1847 Community Grant
We are excited to announce that the band will be participating in the Grand Re-Opening of Walmart located at 4980 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 on November 9th, 2018. This is a great way to get out into the community and show what VHS is made of!
Birthdays
"Did you know?"
High school music students on a fre and/or reduced lunch price program averaged 41 points higher on SAT Math and 50 points higher on SAT Verbal thans students with no music credits.
Source: https://cfaefl.org/media/1213/music-and-academics-advocacy-brochure-jan-2018.pdf
Thank You
Upcoming Assignments
Breezin' Thru Theory
Drills Due
Chapter 5 Drills due (7 drills) - 11/7/2018
48 drills completed - 11/7/18
Tests
Ch. 5 - 11/8/18
Playing Tests
Will resume after marching season