Winter Park Band Notes
January 8, 2017
From Mr. Blackmer
Dear Band Families,
Happy New Year to all of our Band families! On behalf of Mr. Clemente and myself, thank you all for your very generous gift at the end of last semester!
We have a very exciting second semester ahead of us! Please take some time over the next few days to review the Band Calendar between now and the end of the school year. The winter and spring isn't nearly as busy on a week-to-week basis as is the fall, but there is often something different happening each week, and it is easy to lose track of events!
Best of luck to our 8 All-State musicians this week in Tampa!
All the Best!
Mr. Blackmer
Tijuana Flats Spirit Night - January 18
Please help support the Winter Park Band by attending the spirit night being held at the Tijuana Flats on Aloma Ave. in Winter Park on Wednesday, January 18 between 6 PM and 9 PM. Tijuana Flats will be donating 20% of sales for anyone who says they are there to support the WPHS Bands!
Band Lock-In
As mentioned above, the Band Council will be hosting our 2nd annual Band Lock-In on Friday, January 20, 2017, from 6 PM - 2 AM. There will be video games on the big screens, movies in the Auditorium, board games, a talent show, Chick-fil-A, and much more! There is not cost for students, but everyone is asked to bring a snack (cookies, cupcakes, etc.) to share.
Students are asked to RSVP through the Band Calendar.
We also need a lot of parent chaperone help! If you can donate some of your time that evening, please go sign-up on the Band Calendar. There are two shift options: the first one is 5:45 PM - 10 PM, and the other is 9:45 PM - 2 AM. Parents are also welcome (and encouraged) to sign-up for both shifts - just enter your name and information in both sections. We need chaperones in order for this event to become a reality!
Volunteers Needed
We need a few volunteers on 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.
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
PLEASE COME TO A BAND VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION CELEBRATION
Thank you to all who chaperoned, helped with operations,
Band camp meals, uniforms, fundraising and so much more to make our marching season successful!
Join us to celebrate Winter Park Band volunteers at a Potluck Party
Saturday, January 21, 2017
8114 Annatto Cove
Orlando FL 32817
6 PM - 8 PM
Sign up on Charms to bring your favorite dish or snack to share!
Door-2-Door Drivers - Need Confirmation!
If you have signed up to drive for the Door-2-Door Fundraiser, please verify your availability (yes or no) by emailing Carla Shuman at shumanorl@aol.com. We must have confirmation before scheduling drivers!
Solo & Ensemble Fees
The fees for Solo & Ensemble have just been announced as $5.55 per student/per event. Fees can be paid through SchoolPay (the preferred method) or by check made payable to WPHS Band. Fees are due no later than Friday, February 3, 2017.
Please note that the fee is for each student in a solo or ensemble. For example, if a student is performing a solo and is a member of a duet and a trio, that student's total amount due would be $16.65.