Band Notes 4–29–2019

Sean Latham
3 min readApr 29, 2019

Greetings — here’s the news:

Jacket Order

Jackets were ordered on April 19. please expect a 2–3 week delivery time.

Stratford Arts Commission

Our gifted and talented BHS artists and musicians have been invited to share their respective gifts at the next meeting of the Stratford Arts Commission at the Riverview Bistro on Thursday, May 16th, from 6–8 pm.

Parents are invited to accompany their students at this event.

Any student wishing to participate should see Mr. Miller NO LATER than May 1 to confirm participation.

Polo Shirts

Please use the following link to order your Polo Shirt — these shirts will be used for the Memorial Day Parade and other events. This is the Band’s “Alternative” uniform (along with Khaki shorts & white sneakers) for when the weather gets warmer. Students will keep their shirts. Deadline to order is May 1 (THIS WEDNESDAY!!!) $22 each

Drum Line Resumes THIS WEEK!

Drum Line will resume on May 1, 6p-9p, in the Band Room… and continue with one night/week spring training.

Payments

It’s that time of year again. All accounts MUST be settled NOW, please!

  • Seniors, or any other students, wishing to go to Prom MUST have a ZERO balance before you can receive your ticket (you may still purchase one, on hold starting this week). Seniors not going to Prom must be paid in full to attend Graduation.
  • There will be NO MORE payment plans! Please, don’t ask for one!
  • Any student with a Balance on their account after June 1, 2019 will not be permitted to participate in ANY school activities, including the 2019 Fall Marching Band, until their balance is at ZERO. Again, no payment plans.
  • Any student wishing to be an officer MUST have their balance at ZERO prior to Drum Major Auditions or Band Elections
  • Make a payment here — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Make_a_Payment.html
  • Donate here — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Donate%21.html Maybe you have a family member that can help out PLUS get a tax deduction!

Even if you decide to quit the band — you will still owe this obligation to the school…

Color Guard

We will begin the “Spring Training” for Fall 2019 on May 8th, 6:00p-8:30p, and continue every week at that same time. Practices will be held outside, on the Side Field or in the Parking Lot.

Drum Major Auditions

Conductor Auditions will be held either May 7 or May 9… TBA very soon!

Band Elections

May 23 at 2:00p. All students, including seniors may vote. I will also announce Section Leaders & Caption Heads at that point.

Band Awards

June 6, in the Cafeteria. 5p. All members of the Fall 2018 Season will receive an award.

Marching Band 2019 Fall

Register NOW:

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

Looking Ahead

  • May 1, 6p-9p — Drum Line Resumes
  • May 8–6p-8:30p — Color Guard Resumes
  • TBA — Drum Major Auditions
  • May 21 — Step Up Day
  • May 21 — Spring Concert, 7p (Concert Dress) Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Indoor Drum Line performs.
  • May 23 — Band Elections
  • May 27 — Memorial Day Parade
  • June 6 — Band Awards
  • TBA — Graduation — Wind Ensemble, Concert Band & some drummers (Concert Dress) — report 5p at the Stadium.

Thank you

J. Miller

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Sean Latham
Sean Latham

Written by Sean Latham

Director of Bands - Frank Scott Bunnell HS

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