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Volunteers Needed for the January Concert So far, there are two parent volunteers to assist with the black dresses and tuxes for CB; however, we could use 1 or 2 more adults, particularly parents willing to work with the gentlemen's tuxes. Please let Mrs. Hann know if you would be willing to help. Student Leadership Workshop with Dr. Tim On Tuesday, November 11, several section leaders from Concert Band and Symphonic Band attended the annual Student Leadership Workshop at Whitmer HS in Toledo. Led by Dr. Tim Lautzenhiser, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, the students, Mrs. Hann and Miss Swartz, our BGSU student teacher, had a inspiring time. Thanks to the Band Boosters for providing the means for us to attend! Private Lessons Any band student can benefit from individual attention on their specific instrument. In Bowling Green we are incredibly fortunate to have a number of qualified professionals to assist our students - all it usually takes is an email or a phone call! All Concert Band parents received a mailing containing phone numbers and addresses for teachers for any instrument; we will reproduce that list and have it available at school very soon for all of our students. If you are interested in performing a solo at the Solo & Ensemble Contest, get busy! The performance date is Saturday, January 31, but the entry forms are due over the holiday break. Pep Band Schedule '03-'04
Note: All times are game times, NOT call times !!!! Getting Your Instrument into Shape! As marching season is ending, this is great time to schedule instrument maintenance for your personal instruments. The band directors regularly send in the school-owned equipment, but all instruments need some care. Just like the family car, regular good habits and consistent maintenance will improve the instrument's ability to function efficiently. You may recognize this list from elementary school, when your student began playing - the instrument needs "common sense" care for as long as your student uses it. I spend a few hours at the Rettig store on Airport Highway the other day. Many parents and students came in, several for repairs. Most of those could have been avoided with a little "TLC"! Here is a quick look at what each instrument needs: FLUTE: Usable, clean handkerchief and cleaning rod. Check pads for excessive wear. Avoid storing any "junk" in the cases. CLARINET: Have 3-5 "good" reeds on hand at any given time; use a reed holder. Cork grease. Wash mouthpiece in lukewarm water and mild soap - regularly! "Step-up" mouthpiece, preferably a Portnoy BP02 – available at school. Check pads and corks for excessive wear. Avoid storing any "junk" in the cases. TRUMPET / TROMBONE: Valve oil (trumpet) or slide cream (trombone). Water bottle, preferably distilled water (trombone). Wash mouthpiece regularly - especially after a cold or flu! Bath entire instrument several times a year using lukewarm water and mild soap. Use the "snake" to clean all slides. And, as with all instruments, avoid storing "junk" in the cases.
- Mrs. Hann
Stadium Blankets Need a gift idea? The Band Boosters are selling Stadium Blankets for $35. If you would like to buy one for yourself or that hard to shop for person on your list, contact Diane or Steve Wensink at 419-669-2538. Kroger Gift Certificates For those of you who shop at Kroger on a regular basis, why not do it with gift certificates? This helps the band and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Here’s how it works: You purchase one or more gift certificates for $25 each, and use them at any Kroger store just like regular money. You’re not out anything and 2% of the sale of each certificate purchased can be applied to individual trip accounts. Everybody wins. Certificates may be purchased at the Deutschman residence, 911 N. Wintergarden Rd, at the following regularly scheduled times:
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am This is any easy fundraiser that is easy on your pocketbook. So don't wait, start earning money for the band and your trip account today! Little Caesar Pizza Kits The band will be selling Little Caesar Pizza Kits again this year in time for the Super Bowl. The proceeds from the first 3 items sold will go into the general fund to cover our budget obligations. The proceeds from the sale of items beyond the original 3 will be applied to student trip accounts. The sale will run from Jan 6-12, 2004 with delivery on Jan 20th. We have done this fundraiser before, and it has done very well in the past. Band Store Debts Many thanks to all the students who have paid their "debts" to the HS Band Store. We are very grateful to the Band Boosters for supplying our store so that our students always have a convenient way to but supplies. Some of our students are in the habit of signing out supplies but NOT paying in a timely fashion - for those students their grade cards were held this month. The "debt" list is posted in numerous places throughout the band room - if your student did NOT receive grades for the first 9 weeks, check with them. Many of these debts date from Band Camp in August, when students needed flip folders and lyres. We are following school policy, similar to the holding of grades for overdue library books.
Band Web Site The band has a web site (home.dacor.net/bghsband). Besides the ever popular photo gallery there is also a calendar of current events and links to the current and past newsletters. If you have photos or other items to share, you may give them to any board member or email them to bghsband@dacor.net.
Trip Planning 2004-2005 To review, here is a list of materials that you have received regarding a Bobcat Band trip:
Please decide whether to support the Scotland trip option. Report your decision by completing one "white" response card per band member and returning to Mr. Headley not later than January 5, 2004. Those who vote YES must include a $100 check - made payable to the BG Band Boosters - with the response card. Adults who are interested in serving as chaperones should return a "green" response card, one-per-person, along with a $100 check - made payable to the BG Band Boosters - with the response card. The following conditions will need to be met in order to proceed with the Scotland trip option:
Tentative Payment Schedule The following is the tentative payment schedule for the trip.
(*all proceeds from fundraising efforts will be deducted from the Final Payment in order to determine the Balance Due.) Fundraisers will be made available to allow everyone the opportunity to cover the cost their trip expenses. Two of them are mentioned in this months newsletter: Kroger Gift Certificates (already underway) and Little Caesar Pizza Kits (in January). Timeline for Considering the Scotland Trip Option
If the Scotland trip option is endorsed, we will seek approval from the Bowling
Green Board of Education on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, 7:30 PM, at Crim School.
Band Booster Executive Board Members For more information or to express your concerns you may contact any of the Band Booster Executive Board members.
Scotland Trip Q&As From Parent Meeting 11/12/03
Newsletter Mailing ListThe Bobcat Band newsletter (Band Notes) is no longer being published in hardcopy format and sent regular mail. The newsletter will, however, continue to be published on the web site and sent out via email. To receive an email copy of the newsletter it is important that we have your current email address on file. To add your name to our mailing list you may use our on-line entry form or send your request to bghsband@dacor.net. Contact Us
Bowling Green High School
Band Booster Executive Board members
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Bobcat Band Notes
Monday, January 5, 2004 is the deadline for returning response cards with
trip deposit.
