The Stinger
December 3, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
ROSWELL BAND SPIRIT WEAR STORE
WINTER CONCERTS
PERSONAL FITNESS WAIVERS DUE 12/18
2020-21 MEMBERSHIP DUES
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 12/9
BALLOT OF THE 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AMAZON SMILE
COMING UP
Friday, 12/4...Concert (Symphonic Band Class) 7:00 PM @ Auditorium
Monday, 12/7...Winter Guard Rehearsal 6:30-9:00 PM @ Cafeteria
Tuesday, 12/8...Indoor Drumline Rehearsal 4:00-6:30 PM @ Cafeteria
Wednesday, 12/9...Concert Rehearsal (Concert Band Class) 4:00-5:00 PM @ Band Room
Wednesday, 12/9...Winter Guard Rehearsal 6:30-9:00 PM @ Cafeteria
Wednesday, 12/9...General Membership Meeting 7:00 PM via ZOOM
Thursday, 12/10...Indoor Drumline Rehearsal 4:00-6:30 PM @ Cafeteria
Thursday, 12/10...Concert (Concert Band Class) 7:00 PM @ Auditorium
ROSWELL BAND SPIRIT WEAR STORE
Show your Roswell Band pride and support our program with our 2020 Spirit Wear! The online store is now open, but will close on December 30th. All the orders will be processed after the shop closes. Items will be shipped directly to your home rather than the school since many students are virtual. We have t-shirts, hoodies, hats, fleece bottoms and more!
Here’s the website link: https://roswellband.itemorder.com/
We’re also offering an electronic gift card! This way you can have something to wrap up for your student for the holiday, and they can go online and shop afterwards. Remember, all orders must be placed no later than December 30!
ENSEMBLE UPDATES
WINTER CONCERTS
Our Band Directors are happy to announce that we will be holding Winter Concerts to showcase what your students have been learning this semester! Our three Roswell Bands are proud to present selections from Robert Longfield, David Gillingham and Ralph Vaughn Williams. With reduced attendance required, each band will have their very own night to shine!
Every student will receive two tickets for family members.You will find a link below to reserve your seats for your child’s concert. There is no admission fee. Due to space limitations and social distancing guidelines, we cannot offer more tickets to this concert.
Roswell Symphonic Band: Friday, December 4 @ 7:00 PM- Roswell HS Auditorium
Tickets: https://roswellhsband.ludus.com/8141
Roswell Concert Band: Thursday, December 10 @ 7:00 PM- Roswell HS Auditorium
Tickets: https://roswellhsband.ludus.com/8258
Please note: There will be a Concert Band rehearsal AFTER SCHOOL next Wednesday, 12/9 from 4:00-5:00 PM.
Special instructions: Each ticket holder is required to wear a face covering and have their temperature checked before entering the building. If you refuse to do either, you can enjoy the concert via the livestream on our YouTube and Facebook page. Unfortunately, if your temperature runs higher than 100.3, then you and your party will not be allowed to enter the building.
Please use the restroom before you enter the auditorium. No one will be allowed to re-enter the auditorium.The director will dismiss each row to a side exit near the stage.
Concert Attire for Students:
Each student should wear concert black! Choose from the following:
· Black blouse or long sleeve collared shirt
· Black dress or skirt (with tights or leggings)
· Black chinos, slacks or dress pants
· Black suit (black pants, black jacket, black tie, black shirt)
· Black dress shoes
· 10th-12th graders: your concert uniform works as well!
All clothing must be pressed and neat.
Concert Day Schedule for Students:
6:15 PM- Meet in band room for warm up
6:35 PM- House opens for ticket holders
7:00 PM- Concert Starts
7:30 PM- Concert Ends
HAVE YOU TURNED IN YOUR PERSONAL FITNESS WAIVERS? THEY ARE DUE BY 12/18
If you have participated in a Fall Sport, Marching Band or JROTC, Personal Fitness Waivers should be submitted by the end of the semester. You must participate in TWO complete seasons of marching band (includes Pep Band) to waive out of the physical education course required. Two separate waivers are required to meet the graduation requirement. Waiver is due immediately following the completion of their season. Forms are located on the school website and must be signed by Mr. Moon or Mr. Long. Do not delay!
https://www.fultonschools.org/Page/21720
2020-21 MEMBERSHIP DUES
Band student statements were sent out on August 31. If you haven’t paid your $180 dues, please do so immediately. There are two ways to pay your bill:
1. Mail a check to the address below. Make checks payable to “RHSBBA.”
RHSBBA
885 Woodstock Road Ste 430-144
Roswell, GA 30075
2. Pay with credit card through your Charms account.
Both ways are detailed here at https://www.roswellband.com/store-fees/
(This page also has some of our largest costs detailed if you are curious.) If you need a payment plan or financial assistance (or even think you might), please complete the forms here: https://www.roswellband.com/band-boosters/booster-forms/
Contact Aimee at Treasurer@RoswellBand.com with any questions.
BAND BOOSTERS UPDATES
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
We will have a virtual General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00 PM. All parents are welcome to attend! Log-in details are below. Key topics on the agenda include: votes for the 2021 Executive Board and a by-laws amendment, an update on Hornet One and the launch of the 4th Annual M.A.R.C.H.
Date: December 9, 2020
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86480877350?pwd=QUlsM1FkUWoyZFk1Qkt0N0RKR2M0Zz09
Meeting ID: 864 8087 7350
Passcode: 8hb6EX
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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 864 8087 7350
Passcode: 688651
NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE:
BALLOT FOR THE 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Nominating Committee has been hard at work building a ballot. The following people are members of this year’s Nominating Committee: Michael Moon, Mike Long, Michael Dal Cerro, Shannon Woodson, Jennifer Ross, Rob Ross, and Gretchen Shirley. This committee solicits candidates for officers as provided in the by-laws and presents a paper ballot or virtual ballot on the band’s website to the general membership prior to the December meeting.
Here is the ballot for the 2021 Executive Board as of today. We are still accepting nominations and write-in candidates, especially for VP, Ways & Means (Fundraising). If you are interested or wish to nominate someone send those names to : director@roswellband.com
2021 Executive Board
Accepted Nominees:
Co-President / Greg Freeman
Co-President / Jane Sowden
Co-VP (Logistics) / Craig Baughn
Co-VP (Logistics) / Chris Lewis
VP, Support Services / Cathy Kramer
VP, Ways & Means (Fundraising) / OPEN
Treasurer / Aimee Christian
Secretary / Priscilla Cody
Director, Communications / Karen Beadles
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Email: communications@roswellband.com
Website: www.roswellband.com
Location: 885 Woodstock Road, Suite 430-144, Roswell, GA 30075
Phone: 470-254-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RHSBand/
Twitter: @RoswellHSBand