DIRECTOR’S REPORT – FEBRUARY 2008

· Upcoming

o February 23 – RV JAZZ @ KINGSWAY JAZZ FESTIVAL in Swedesboro, NJ

§ Adults $5, Students/Seniors $3

§ Perform at 8:00pm

o FEBRUARY 21 – RV IDOL, RVRHS PAC, $5

o MARCH 1 – RV INDOOR at Triton HS in Runnemede, NJ

§ Call Sheet coming next week

o MARCH 8 – RV INDOOR at Abington HS in Abington, PA

o MARCH 19 – Rancocas Regional Middle School Honors Band Concert, 7:30pm

§ RV PAC

§ BOOSTERS: CONCESSIONS!!!!

§ RV Wind Ensemble will be performing side-by-side with Honors Band

· Instrumental Music

o Congratulations to all participants at WBC Honors Band Concert!

o CURRENT JUNIORS: Interested in auditioning for All-American Marching Band should see Mr. Britton about audition information

o String Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals on Mondays

o Concert Percussion Ensemble Rehearsals on Wednesdays

· Florida

o Update just mailed out

o PAYMENTS DUE THIS FRIDAY

o Band Rehearsals – 3/18, 4/1, & 4/8 – 6:00-9:00pm

§ Additional rehearsals to be announced

§ Music distribution will take place NEXT WEEK

o More information coming soon from MTC & DISNEY!

· Indoor Activities

o Thank you again to everyone for getting forms & payments submitted in a timely manner.

o Activity fee is assessed to cover transportation, equipment truck rental, materials, supplies, instructional & design costs, entrance bonds & fees

§ ADDITIONAL $50 will be added to current $200 fee totaling $250 to cover 2^nd bus and extra supplies/materials. This is the largest we’ve EVER been!

§ Fundraising throughout the season. Will be run directly through Mr. Britton & scholastic account. More info to come….

§ Students planning to pay for costs via their accounts handled by IMB must contact Corinne & arrange for transfer/check-cut prior to payment due dates.

o WEEKEND IN WILDWOOD: May 1-4. Additional cost: $200

o Updated calendar sent out on 2/6

o Will need assistance at shows (equipment, chaperoning, etc…)

§ FIRST SHOW NEXT SATURDAY!

o There is a chance we will add some SUNDAY rehearsals to make up for missed gym-time during the week nights. Information is forthcoming

· MARCHING BAND

o Spring

§ Mount Holly St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 1

§ Florida Rehearsals – See above

§ Memorial Day Parade – May 26

· Rehearsals – 5/20 & 5/22, 6-8pm

o Next Year

§ Reminder: School will only be funding 5 competitions. Because of this, there will be an additional fee of about $40-$60 to attend additional shows.

§ BAND CAMP 8/23/08-8/27/08; Mini-camps 7/15-7/17 & 8/12-8/14

§ We are planning to attend NATIONALS again – 11/15/08

§ More performance dates:

· 10/4/-08 – Delaware Valley Regional Championship @ Upper Darby HS

· 10/19/08 – Central Jersey Regional @ TCNJ

· 10/25/08 – NJ State Championships

o This is HOMECOMING night

· 11/1/08 – Northern States at Giants Stadium

· Questions?

· Thanks!