Band Notes 10–20–2020
Here are the updates:
October 22, 2020
This week, will be our first “Competition”. We will be in the stadium and we will video record our “show” to submit to USBands for the “State Championships”…
Here is the plan:
- 5:30p — Arrive as we did last night, at the tennis courts. All Brass, Woodwinds & Percussion/Pit will wear Dark Pants, dark shoes and a dark top/jacket. Guard attire TBA
After check in, please report to the DUNGEON to pick up your HAT & GLOVES. (new members will be sized at that time). FLUTES & CLARINETS — please bring a pair of scissors in your case to cut the gloves.
- 6:00p — Report to sectionals (Pit bring equipment to the stadium)
- 6:30p — Depart for the Stadium
- 6:45p — 8:00p — Rehearsal in the Stadium
- 8:00p — Video Recording session begins
- 8:30p — Clean Up/Dismissal
It is IMPERATIVE that all members have measures 132 to the end READY for PERFORMANCE by Next Thursday.
The following week we will add part 2a (measures 56–95)
Virtual Awards Ceremony
Check out the USBands Virtual Awards Ceremony (it’s down
https://www.flomarching.com/events/6769509-2020-usbands-demoulin-invitational/videos?playing=6798945
From the Band Parents:
Sign up!! Sign up!! Sign up!!!
We have several events coming up that need volunteers!! Feel free to sign up for one or more!
CLOTHING DRIVE 10–24–2020
We are in need of parent volunteers for our Clothing Drive, this Saturday, October 24th in 2 shifts from 9 to 1. The drive will be at ElI Whitney in the bus loop. This is a great opportunity for new parents to volunteer as this is an adult only event and vetting is not required!!
Please use this link to sign up for the clothing drive
ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE 11–3–2020
We are in need of volunteers to work our bake sale table from 5:30am to 8:00pm in 2 hour shifts. This is another great opportunity for our new parents as no vetting is required. Be advised this is an out door event, rain or shine. We will be setting up under awnings outside of the lobby entrance at BHS.
please use this link to sign up to work at the Bake Sale
ATTENTION ALL BAKERS for 11–3–2020
Hello bakers!! We have been approved to have an Election Day Bake Sale! Per the Health Department all items MUST be shelf stable. Items with frosting, like cupcakes, or Items such as cheese cake, or anything that once home should be refrigerated like fresh fruit pies or lemon bars can not be accepted. All Items must come to us pre-packaged for individual sale. We can not package anything on site. Any items with nuts MUST BE marked. If you can help by baking, as always it is very much appreciated! There are no better bakers than those in our Band Community!!!
Please use this link to sign up to bake
November Bottle Drive 11–14–2020
Octobers bottle drive with the Stratford High Kids was a great success!!! Thank you to all that donated your time we can not do it without you!!
This month it is Bunnell’s turn. Please honor cohorts when signing up. Lets see if Bunnell can match or beat SHS!!!
Please use this link to sign up
Parents for Thursday Night rehearsals thru 11–12–2020
There are still spots open to volunteer at rehearsals. Parents must be BOE vetted, siblings or non vetted family members may not volunteer for this. More spots open as the Bands needs change so, if a day you want is full please contact Lauri Jepsen 203–556–0351 to see if we will have an additional spot open.
Please use this link to sign up to work at the Rehearsals
Medical Release Forms
All required medical release forms will be done electronically this year.
THE FORMS CAN BE FILLED IN on your computer!!! They are set up so that if you open them with Acrobat Reader — you can TYPE right in and sign electronically…
Please click here to get your form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RLEyC-exN-SHTvZPCsB44ta80ZmahrDv/view?usp=sharing
If you need the MEDICATION form, please click here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HkuJjG6vXcstv-_omHj8ilD0-F3HWNhL/view?usp=sharing
The MEDICATION form is a PAPER form that requires a physician’s signature. Please print that form and return it ASAP, ONLY if you need it!
Please use a PDF reader to fill in the form, then “Save As” with your child’s LAST NAME first, then FIRST NAME, then Medical Form 2020.
Example: MillerJimMedicalform2020 (no spaces)
then please email the form BACK to jamesmiller@bunnellband.org
Music Stands & Wind Clips
We would prefer that all Students have their own personal music stand, to avoid having to move stands from the band room. They are relatively inexpensive…
Music & Audio
We will START with Part 3 “An American Symphony” from Mr. Holland’s Opus.
Get the Music here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kCOG8l8kAP4_VRItDJwgh75pYTcPQEDk?usp=sharing
Get the Audio here:
Part 3 — “Mr. Holland’s Opus — An American Overture” (NOTE — Very Fast count off in 12/8 — FOUR groups of 3 clicks PER Measure) Measures 131–End Link to Audio Files — https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EUaYlKf-fVQrIGwR5QsAzPXpbHkPfDfq?usp=sharing
NOTE: The first link also has audio files — but they are the ENTIRE show. To get JUST Part 3 Audio — click the second link. The sheet music on the first link has the ENTIRE show, so part 3 starts at Bar 131-END.
Accounts
If you have a balance on your account you MUST sign a contract and then make ONE payment before October 15. I sent emails home to anyone with a balance.
thank you
Happy Weekend!!!
J. Miller
