DIRECTOR’S REPORT –MAY 2008

  • Upcoming Performances:
    • SPRING CONCERT – MAY 15th @ 7pm, $3 admission
      • Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Concert Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble
      • We will need assistance with concessions!!!

      • We need to start getting the uniforms sorted ASAP.  I’d prefer this gets started prior to Tuesday’s rehearsal.  Thank you!
         
        We can also use some water backstage for the members
      • Students may sit with parents in the audience
      • We can use a little help monitoring students in audience
    • MARCHING BAND – ’07-‘08
      • MEMORIAL DAY
        • Rehearsal Dates: 5/20 & 5/22, 6-8pm
        • Parade @ Lumberton, 5/26; report 11am
        • Party at the Handwerk’s following the parade!!!!!!
  • Indoor Activities
    • THANK YOU to everyone who helped make it possible!
  • Awards Banquet
    • Thursday, June 12th  @ 7pm in Cafeteria
  • GRADUATION
    • Call went out for extra percussion help.  We got a lot of responses and should have all of the parts filled.
    • Combined rehearsals (sym band & wind ens.) we be will after finals on 6/16 & 6/17, 12:30-2:00pm
    • Graduation Day, 6/19: Morning rehearsal @ 8pm; Ceremony at 6:45pm
  • SUMMER MUSIC LESSONS
    • We are again planning to run a 4-week summer music study from 7/7-8/1 for students
    • Students will have the opportunity to take lessons on any/all wind, string or percussion instrument AND voice! 
    • More information will be coming soon!
  • Marching Band 
      • FLORIDA TRIP!
        • Was a huge success.
        • Performed at Magic Kingdom.  First band to open the park!
        • One of the smoothest trips I have been a part of
        • Planning for another Spring ’10 trip.  Hopefully, we’ll take the whole band next time. 
      • OPEN HOUSE #1 – Next Monday, May 19th @ 7:00pm
        • As with previous years, we can use an IMB rep to plug the organization and reach out for help & new members
        • Can we get donations for refreshments?
          • Soda & Ice
          • Cups & small plates
          • Chips, Cookies, snacks
        • Open House #2 will be June 2nd
      • REVISED CALENDAR SENT TO CHARLENE TODAY, 5/13
        • Please review and let me know if you have any questions
        • There have been quite a few revisions since 4/1.  Especially end of season performance dates!
      • STUDENT LEADERSHIP
        • The process is underway to begin selection of the 08-09 Student Leadership Team!
      • BAND CAMP – AUGUST 23-27
        • Camp Saginaw
        • Cost: $250
        • Payment due dates: July 8th ($50 deposit), July 29th and August 14th ($100 each)
      • SHOW IS SELECTED for 2008 – “FEAR” by John Meehan
        • Show will be debuted at the OPEN HOUSE
      • SUMMER MINI CAMPS
        • July 15-17
        • August 12-14
        • Times will be same as last year, 12-9pm
        • What will the meal situation be?  Please advise so I can get the word out.
      • NATIONALS
        • Date has been moved up a weekend earlier to 11/7-11/9
        • Cost is projected to be $371-$401 depending upon enrollment
        • Performance will again be at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD
        • $75.00 deposit due by July 17th
  • Questions?  E-mail them to red_devil_band2k3@yahoo.com