Dear Marching Band member: *Updated: July 22, 2014*
Hello everyone! As band members, we need to get a head start on the upcoming school year and most importantly, the marching band football season. I know some of you are anxious to get back in the swing of things, while others are wishing for ten more weeks of summer. Whatever you are feeling, it’s time to make music! This letter is to remind you of some of the upcoming events that take place in a few weeks. The first official “band” event will be on Wednesday and Thursday, August 6th & 7th. These will be two full music rehearsals from 9:00am-12:00noon for ALL students.
Next, is the important week of Band Camp, which runs from WEDNESDAY, August 13th through FRIDAY August 15th and MONDAY, August 18th through WEDNESDAY, August 20th . Camp starts each day at 8:30am and runs until 2:30pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 18th - 20th , camp will start at 9:00am and run until 3:00pm. I can’t stress enough the importance of this week. We will spend time learning new music, reviewing how to march, learning the half-time show, and building the strong bond that exists in your program. I ask that students with work conflicts please arrange your schedule to attend this important week, and yes, you have to go. Also remember to bring a bagged lunch each day and plenty of water.
On WEDNESDAY, August 20th, there will be the annual family cookout. The cookout this year will be after band camp in the afternoon. We will end at 1:00 and start the cookout, so plan on staying for a while to relax and have some fun. This is also a great time to “showcase” what we have learned so far during camp. Before we eat, there will be a performance at 1:00 on the Main Football Varsity Field. The Music Boosters will be sponsoring the cookout and all family members are invited to come!!!!
This year’s band program continues to grow. We are expecting over 170 students between the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Color Guard, and Dance Team. Both Symphonic and Concert Band are combined for Marching Band. I will be placing the updated PHS Band Handbook on the website. Students and parents are asked to download the handbook and read through it thoroughly. One form that needs to be printed out and returned is the student Medical Release Form. This form is due in the office by the end of band camp.
You will also notice that we have placed a great deal of information on our website, including this year’s trip to Disney. I ask that all students please go to our “Marching Band” link page. Once our show is completed, you can download ALL of our recordings AND watch the video animation of the year’s show: WONKA! Please check back to see the updates that get added. We also have a Music Booster website for our parents. Please take advantage of these resources and “surf” through them for updated information. All important dates and calendars are placed on the website also. Our web address for the Music Department is: www.portsmouthmusic.org. The web address for our Music Boosters is: www.portsmouthmusicboosters.org.
We also ask again that any new parents and students please register their email so that we may have a complete email database to send out our information throughout the year. This is very important as we will use the email list serve to send out information regarding the trip, concerts, rehearsals, cancellations, fundraising, and reminders. The registration link is found on our website and the Music Boosters website. We have been using Constant Contacts for the past several years.
I look forward to seeing you again during band camp and I am looking forward to this year’s band season. I know it will be a fun and challenging year for all of us!! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send me an email: [email protected].
Hello everyone! As band members, we need to get a head start on the upcoming school year and most importantly, the marching band football season. I know some of you are anxious to get back in the swing of things, while others are wishing for ten more weeks of summer. Whatever you are feeling, it’s time to make music! This letter is to remind you of some of the upcoming events that take place in a few weeks. The first official “band” event will be on Wednesday and Thursday, August 6th & 7th. These will be two full music rehearsals from 9:00am-12:00noon for ALL students.
Next, is the important week of Band Camp, which runs from WEDNESDAY, August 13th through FRIDAY August 15th and MONDAY, August 18th through WEDNESDAY, August 20th . Camp starts each day at 8:30am and runs until 2:30pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 18th - 20th , camp will start at 9:00am and run until 3:00pm. I can’t stress enough the importance of this week. We will spend time learning new music, reviewing how to march, learning the half-time show, and building the strong bond that exists in your program. I ask that students with work conflicts please arrange your schedule to attend this important week, and yes, you have to go. Also remember to bring a bagged lunch each day and plenty of water.
On WEDNESDAY, August 20th, there will be the annual family cookout. The cookout this year will be after band camp in the afternoon. We will end at 1:00 and start the cookout, so plan on staying for a while to relax and have some fun. This is also a great time to “showcase” what we have learned so far during camp. Before we eat, there will be a performance at 1:00 on the Main Football Varsity Field. The Music Boosters will be sponsoring the cookout and all family members are invited to come!!!!
This year’s band program continues to grow. We are expecting over 170 students between the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Color Guard, and Dance Team. Both Symphonic and Concert Band are combined for Marching Band. I will be placing the updated PHS Band Handbook on the website. Students and parents are asked to download the handbook and read through it thoroughly. One form that needs to be printed out and returned is the student Medical Release Form. This form is due in the office by the end of band camp.
You will also notice that we have placed a great deal of information on our website, including this year’s trip to Disney. I ask that all students please go to our “Marching Band” link page. Once our show is completed, you can download ALL of our recordings AND watch the video animation of the year’s show: WONKA! Please check back to see the updates that get added. We also have a Music Booster website for our parents. Please take advantage of these resources and “surf” through them for updated information. All important dates and calendars are placed on the website also. Our web address for the Music Department is: www.portsmouthmusic.org. The web address for our Music Boosters is: www.portsmouthmusicboosters.org.
We also ask again that any new parents and students please register their email so that we may have a complete email database to send out our information throughout the year. This is very important as we will use the email list serve to send out information regarding the trip, concerts, rehearsals, cancellations, fundraising, and reminders. The registration link is found on our website and the Music Boosters website. We have been using Constant Contacts for the past several years.
I look forward to seeing you again during band camp and I am looking forward to this year’s band season. I know it will be a fun and challenging year for all of us!! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send me an email: [email protected].
BAND CAMP 2014 REMINDERS!
1. Email Distribution System! All parents and students need to register by the end of band camp to receive ALL information regarding our program will be sent: DATES, TIMES, DISNEY TRIP INFO., CONCERTS, REHEARSALS, GENERAL REMINDERS, ETC.! If You registered last year, you do not need to register again.
You may register your email by clicking HERE
(Your email will ONLY be used for the purpose of the PHS Music Program. We will not use your email in any other way for any other distribution system. This is solely under the control of Mr. Rausch and the PHS Music Boosters)
2. Mr. Gary Jefferds has created a PHS Music Boosters website. The PHS Music Boosters work for and on behalf of all music students (band, chorus, color guard, etc.) and faculty at PHS. Efforts of the organization are aimed at the enrichment of these programs, through logistical support, financial support, and other means. (www.portsmouthmusicboosters.org). Mr. Jefferds is also the president of the Music Boosters. Please feel free to email him with any questions. His email is: [email protected].
3.REMIND! (new feature). Please go to our website and click on HOME>REMIND. You can go directly to sign up for instant text messages sent to your phone for Marching Band reminders.
4. Parents of incoming freshman and new students – we are having a 9th Grade Parent Information Night at Portsmouth High School on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6th at 7:00pm. Information regarding our program will be discussed. As well as discussing with parents, “what is to be expected” for new students and families in our program.
5. BAND CAMP: Remember to bring the following items:
1. Shoes (not sandals). We will be practicing on pavement and grass on field marching.
2. Sun-Block!!! Yes, you can use SPF 70!
3. Pencil!
4. Plenty of water. You will have the availability to refill water at school.
5. Hat for sun protection.
6. Bagged lunch. We will have a 45 minute lunch break each day. I encourage all students to remain on property during lunchtime.
7. Please PRINT OUT THE DRILL CHARTS FOR THE SHOW and bring them with you to camp each day. Make sure your name is on them!. Drill charts can be printed out by going to our website and following the “Marching Band” link. You can then print out the three sets of charts that go with each piece of music. The charts are in PDF format. Charts will be available in early August.
You may register your email by clicking HERE
(Your email will ONLY be used for the purpose of the PHS Music Program. We will not use your email in any other way for any other distribution system. This is solely under the control of Mr. Rausch and the PHS Music Boosters)
2. Mr. Gary Jefferds has created a PHS Music Boosters website. The PHS Music Boosters work for and on behalf of all music students (band, chorus, color guard, etc.) and faculty at PHS. Efforts of the organization are aimed at the enrichment of these programs, through logistical support, financial support, and other means. (www.portsmouthmusicboosters.org). Mr. Jefferds is also the president of the Music Boosters. Please feel free to email him with any questions. His email is: [email protected].
3.REMIND! (new feature). Please go to our website and click on HOME>REMIND. You can go directly to sign up for instant text messages sent to your phone for Marching Band reminders.
4. Parents of incoming freshman and new students – we are having a 9th Grade Parent Information Night at Portsmouth High School on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6th at 7:00pm. Information regarding our program will be discussed. As well as discussing with parents, “what is to be expected” for new students and families in our program.
5. BAND CAMP: Remember to bring the following items:
1. Shoes (not sandals). We will be practicing on pavement and grass on field marching.
2. Sun-Block!!! Yes, you can use SPF 70!
3. Pencil!
4. Plenty of water. You will have the availability to refill water at school.
5. Hat for sun protection.
6. Bagged lunch. We will have a 45 minute lunch break each day. I encourage all students to remain on property during lunchtime.
7. Please PRINT OUT THE DRILL CHARTS FOR THE SHOW and bring them with you to camp each day. Make sure your name is on them!. Drill charts can be printed out by going to our website and following the “Marching Band” link. You can then print out the three sets of charts that go with each piece of music. The charts are in PDF format. Charts will be available in early August.
AUGUST DATES
The Parent Information Night on August 6th has BEEN cancelled. We invite all new parents to our first Music Booster meeting on September 13.
AUGUST 6 & 7 - 9am-12pm
Marching Band Rehearsal at PHS. Music will be handed out for students to keep and to get ready for band camp.
AUGUST 13, 14, 15 - 8:30am-2:30pm
Band Camp starts on Wednesday from 8:30am – 2:30pm.
AUGUST 18, 19, 20 - 9am-3pm (*Note time change)
On Wednesday, August 20, we will have our annual Family Cookout and Marching Band Show! The show will start at 1:00pm with a cookout immediately following. All family and friends are invited!
The Parent Information Night on August 6th has BEEN cancelled. We invite all new parents to our first Music Booster meeting on September 13.
AUGUST 6 & 7 - 9am-12pm
Marching Band Rehearsal at PHS. Music will be handed out for students to keep and to get ready for band camp.
AUGUST 13, 14, 15 - 8:30am-2:30pm
Band Camp starts on Wednesday from 8:30am – 2:30pm.
AUGUST 18, 19, 20 - 9am-3pm (*Note time change)
On Wednesday, August 20, we will have our annual Family Cookout and Marching Band Show! The show will start at 1:00pm with a cookout immediately following. All family and friends are invited!
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On Wednesday, August 20, we will have our annual Family Cookout and Marching Band Show! The show will start at 1:00pm with a cookout immediately following. All family and friends are invited!
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