Band Notes 10–25–2021
Lots of VERY important info — please read to the end!
Cavalcade Wrap Up
What an amazing performance, and great event for all!
Highest score of the year, and the 5th highest of all bands in Group 4A nationally!
Here’s one video from Mr. Latham:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn9e19GwfhM
Thank you to all of the Parents who worked tirelessly to make the day so special for all the students in all of the schools…
The feedback from other Band Directors was that we have the BEST food of any show!
Disney Dates
This Friday looks pretty rough, weather wise…
They may keep that date, rain or shine, or move it to Thursday or Saturday.
If it moves to Thursday — we would Covid Test on Tuesday.
If it moves to Saturday — we’ll covid test Thursday.
If it stays on Friday — we’ll Covid test Wednesday
It may come as a surprise to some of you, but even Disney (nor even I) can not control the weather!
PLEASE BE FLEXIBLE!!!
Work Papers are due TODAY!
Paperwork to get paid: (fill out and email back to me, or Sandra Park Music — address below — as ONE .pdf file):
Directions: (please follow carefully!!!)
1 — download and print a copy of the attached forms (if you have a PDF mark up tool, you may edit the form by adding your information) and saving the file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JU3nZeJJjGbf9CAXP9ffed3OqgQBNv5C/view
2 — fill out all highlighted sections and sign where prompted. Scan your Passport or other acceptable documents (remember to fill out the top of the parent consent page — that’s NOT highlighted).
3 — scan (or save) into ONE SINGLE PDF file. (They will NOT accept multiple pages) PLEASE remember to INCLUDE a scan of your Passport or other ID document(s) at the end of the file!
TIP: get the Genius Scan app for iPhone — it’s free and you can make a single file and email it right from the scanner app.
4 — Compose an email — put YOUR NAME in the subject line along with Chang (ie: Jim Miller — Chang), attach your file (that’s important!!!) and then email the file to this address — sandraparkmusic@aol.com
Register to be Covid Tested
The following students need to register for their covid testing ASAP —
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctIpYcKHcWB_oU5ECVpuBybX2-4vxv0uX99pt7p83WkzjhGg/viewform
Tuesday 10–26–2021
- POSSIBLE Covid Testing (ONLY IF we are performing on Thursday )— 5p-6:30p (Parents & Guardians DO NOT need to test — only ALL students & support staff)
Wednesday 10–27–2021
- Covid Testing 5p-6p Students, 6p-7p Adults (Parents & Guardians DO NOT need to test — only ALL students & support staff)
- 5:45p — all members report to the side field
- 6:00p-6:30p — Basics & Drill Sets
- 7:45p-8:00p — Run Thru’s
- 8:00p-8:30p — Chang’s Band Run Thru’s
- 8:30p — Clean up Dismissal
Thursday 10–28–2021
***Tentative Chang’s Band & Guard Rehearsal***
- No actors or crew
- Busses for SHS & Wooster
- 8:30a-10:30a (lunch in the band room following)
Rehearsal in the Stadium!
- 5:45p — all members report to the side field — pit to the Stadium
- 6:00p-7:45p — Full Band in the stadium
- 7:45p-8:00p — Run Thru’s
- 8:00p-8:30p — Chang’s Band Run Thru’s
- 8:30p-Clean up Dismissal
ALL INSTRUMENTS TO THE DUNGEON — the Band Room will NOT be accessible on Friday AT ALL!
Friday 10–29–2021
- 5:00p — all members report to the dungeon, w/instruments — fully dressed
- 5:15p-11p — FILMING (Large Band first, then Chang’s Band & Guard)
- Food will be provided
October 29 Disney Filming at BHS — AUDIENCE
We will be inviting all BHS Band member’s families to attend the “Evening with the Bands” and be part of the audience for the night. Each Band Family can bring 4 people (in addition to the band member) to the event. There will be printed tickets.
- Audience members — Please arrive no later than 5p
- plan on staying until 11p
- we are operating concessions
- if you, as a parent, are working concessions — you may invite more family members
New England States Championships
Saturday — Oct 30
- 11:00a — arrive dressed Waist Down
- 12:30p — Run Thru’s
- 1:00p — load truck and busses — food delivery (details soon)
- 1:30p — Depart for Norwalk HS
- 2:30p — arrive New Britain, get uniform jackets and hats on, warm up
- 4:15p — Perform
- Load the truck
- 5:30p — Awards
- 5:45p — depart
- 6:45p — arrive Stratford, unload, dismissed
New England & CT State Championships Ticket Exchange
As in the past, every family is required to purchase 2 tickets for the State Championships at approx $18ea. Since not every family can use BOTH or even one ticket, and some families need MORE than 2 tickets — we have set up a “Ticket Exchange”.
First come, first served. Please fill out the form. There is no guarantee that we can sell your unwanted tickets, or that we will have extra! (tickets are also sold at the gate). If you do NOTHING you will be charged for 2 tickets and can pick them up at the tennis courts on Saturday Morning at 11a.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoZag8xX46kS9ojwFa9EbuNEos3gK1xoCLcZSORpDdAUNZlg/viewform
Food for the Bus Ride (Late Lunch) for Saturday
Please use this link to order food NO LATER than 5p Thursday!!!
Please order food or BRING a dinner for the bus ride!
Chinese Food:
Vira Deli:
the food will be delivered at 1:00p on Saturday.
Current Dates for Disney
These are all FIRM dates — weather permitting:
Oct 27 — Covid testing for ALL Band students filming on Oct 29. I will act as Guardian for all Band members (parents are still needed at the event) so that ONLY students & band staff will be tested.
Oct 29 — Filming at BHS (Weather Permitting)
- Students — Report time is 4:00p in full uniform
- End time is 10:30/11:00p
Nov 5 — Covid testing for Chang’s Band (no guard) & their parents/guardians
Nov 7 — Filming in Stamford times TBA Chang’s Band — MUSICIANS ONLY plus their parents & guardians
Nov 18 — Covid testing for Chang’s Band & guard & their parents/guardians
Nov 20 — filming day in Stamford (Weather Permitting) Chang’s Band & Guard only, plus parents & Guardians
Jacket Order — LAST CALL!
We are currently offering a Black Band Jacket. It’s the flight jacket that we ordered the last time in 2019.
Expected delivery, if we order before Nov 1, is before the Holiday Break in December.
Please use this link to view & order your jacket asap:
http://bunnellband.org/Merchandise/Jackets/
Winter Schedule for Indoor Drumline & Guard
Registration coming soon for Indoor Guard & Drumline!
Payments
All students should have $200 in towards your fund raising — please make a payment NOW if you are not caught up! (We need to pay our staff & vendors!!!)
http://bunnellband.org/styled-11/styled-15/
Thank you!
J. Miller
