Band Notes 4–1–2019

2 min readApr 1, 2019

Greetings — here’s the news…

Congratulations Color Guard!!!

Our Indoor Color Guard was crowned “Silver Medalists” at the Musical Arts Conference Championships last Saturday night, capping off a terrific season!

See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqDDO3CSl5E&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1nd1RsuS-lLTYDRRiFHXNWqBE8cja9sRDADoHSIJKkzcLnwrVZ-eQ1OvA

Drumline has a Great Performance

Drumline had a terrific performance @ Trumbull, but the judges gave the nod to Arlington.

One final Showdown this week at West Hill HS — All Hands on Deck — we need ALL PARENTS to show up and cheer!

Videos here:

iphone Cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8KKBKQmoHA

Zoom Cam : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtCGnDKLNEs

Vote for Fan Favorite — Bunnell-Stratford Drumline

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlO1JGejl3m5Qhisg2jp1HGR6R7_mdEbF7-qiqqqMnM5iBfw/viewform

Schedule This Week

Percussion — Wed @ BHS Band Room/Main Gym

Indoor Tour Thursday (see below for details)

Band Tour This Thursday!

We will be going to the Middle Schools this Thursday with the Indoor Drumline & Indoor Color Guard. Please bring $7 cash for lunch at Vazzy’s Stratford.

Schedule:

7: 30 AM BHS students report (dressed for the performance) for period 1 attendance
8:00 AM BHS students load buses and truck, one bus runs from SHS to BHS
8:15 AM-Depart for Flood-all 3 buses
8:30 AM-Arrive at Flood — set up Guard Floor then Drum Line
9:15 AM-Perform at Flood
9:45 AM-Pack and depart for Wooster
10:00-Arrive at Wooster — set up Guard Floor then Drum Line
10:45 AM-Perform at Wooster
11:30 PM-Pack/depart Wooster for lunch at Vazzy’s Main Street Stratford
1:00 PM Depart Vazzy’s for BHS, unload

Drum Line Saturday 1–6–2019

11:00a —Report BHS (Band Room/Auditorium/Main Gym) Bring snacks & beverages for bus ride, and $ for dinner. We will have a snack on the bus and eat lunch after the performance
2:30p — Depart for West Hill (Stamford) HS — eat lunch on the bus
3:00a — Unload/ Warm Ups
5:00p — Perform
8:35p — Awards
9:00p — depart for BHS
9:30p — Estimated Return/Dismissal from BHS (please be on time to pick up your child!)

Make a Payment

Please make a payment ASAP on your account for the Indoor Season.

the Payment schedule for indoor season is:

February 15 — $150

March 15 — $150

April 15 — Balance

http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Make_a_Payment.html

Championships Jackets

We are preparing to take orders for the State Championship Jackets. Cost will most likely be under $100. Details as soon as they are available.

Marching Band 2019 Fall

http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Register_for_Band_Guard_Fall_2019.html

Looking Ahead

April 4 —Guard & Drum Line tour.
April 6 — West Hill Show — Perc Championships
May 21 — Spring Concert

Thank you

J. Miller