Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Picture Correction!!!

I have been notified of a change in picture times.  Everyone will report to the band room at 9:00 am this Saturday, August 1 to get dressed in their uniform for the pictures.  The pictures will be made in the new gym.  We will take a group picture first, and then will take pictures of seniors and their families afterwards.  Lastly, we will take individual pictures.  We should be finished no later than 10:30.  Freshmen- administration has been notified that you will be late to the Freshman Fiesta.  This has been approved.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

59-Minute Fund Raiser was a HUGE Success!

On Friday, July 24, the band held a Power-Hour Fund Raiser.  In 60 minutes, the band raised over $2500!!! More impressively, 100% of the band participated and contributed to the total!!!!!  The profit from this fundraiser will go into the students' individual accounts to pay for band fees and/or the trip.

Shoe Sizing and Pictures

The shoe sizing scheduled for July 30 has been postponed until August 4 at 4:00.  All new marchers will need to be sized for shoes, and anyone who needs new marching shoes will also need to be sized.  These will cost $30, and must be paid by Tuesday, August 4.


The band will be taking pictures this Saturday, August 1.  All seniors and their families will need to report at 7:30 to change into their uniform and report to the stadium by 8:00.  Everyone (including seniors) will need to report to the band room at 9:30 to suit up and report to the stadium for a group picture.  Individual pictures will follow.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Band Camp and More!

Hello, everyone!  I hope your summer is going great!  Band camp is just around the corner, so just a quick update/reminder that I hope will benefit you.


First, the LSHS Band will be having a car wash at the Exxon Station located at 3229 Veteran's Memorial Highway near the 78 Body Shop near Thornton Rd (same place as last time).  The car wash will be from 9 am- 2 pm on Saturday, July 11.  Come help, or at least bring your car to be washed!  Those participating will receive a portion of the profits to put toward their band and/or trip expenses.  See you there!


Second, Color Guard members need to bring any unpaid money for their uniform during camp next week.  Each member should have paid $60 already.  The remaining balance is $80 ($140 total, which covers the uniform, hat, and shipping).  We MUST have this by Wednesday, July 15 to ensure delivery on time for the first game. (Monday would be better!)


Third, the band will be taking pictures for the football program on Saturday, August 1 at 8:00 am.  This means that we will need to report at 7:30 am! Please add this to your calendar.


Finally, some updates about band camp.  At this point, at least $210 should have been paid toward band fees.  If you are not up to date on your payments, you may still come to band camp, but we need to get you caught up as soon as possible.  Remember, the total cost is $350, so there are 2 more payments left.  We will have a mandatory parent meeting on Monday, July 20 at 6pm.  It is very important that at least one parent or guardian for every child is in attendance.  I would recommend taking your child home, if possible, and then returning for the meeting.


For band camp, everyone needs to bring:  tennis shoes (no sandals, no flip-flops, no boots... TENNIS SHOES!), a hat (to keep the sun off your face), sunscreen (to prevent burning), and a refillable water bottle.  Don't forget your instrument!  See below for a full reminder of the band camp schedule:


Officers and Section Leaders
July 13-17  9am-noon
July 20-24  9am-5pm (lunch provided)


Percussion
July 13-17  9am-5pm (bring your lunch!)
July 20-24  9am-5pm (lunch provided)


Color Guard
July 13-14  3pm-6pm
July 15-17  1pm-6pm
July 20-24  9am-5pm (lunch provided)


NEW members (not included in the above)
July 15-17  9am-noon
July 20-24  9am-5pm (lunch provided)


All other members (not included above)
July 20-24  9am-5pm (lunch provided)


Other dates for Full Band:
July 28  4:00pm-6:30pm
July 29  4:00pm-6:30pm (percussion and guard only)
July 30  4:00pm-6:30pm
Aug 1    7:30am-9am
Aug 4    4:00pm-6:30pm


Once school starts on August 5, we will rehearse Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:30pm, and the guard and percussion will rehearse Wednesdays from 4-5pm. 

Director of Bands Announcement

  Lithia Springs Band Families,   We are so excited to formally announce the appointment of Mr. Jacob Mercer as our new Director of Bands! W...