HOMESTEAD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTER BLAST!
October 12, 2011
DON’T FORGET TONIGHT’S PRACTICE – 5:30 to 8:30pm!
Despite the fact that there is no school on Monday, October 17th, THERE IS A MANDATORY FULL BAND MACY’S REHERSAL FROM 5:30 – 8:30pm. This is a CRITICAL rehearsal. All marching band and colorguard going to Macy’s MUST attend, as we are setting the drill for the first time. Please contact Mr. Burn immediately by email if your student is missing any practice, football game, or performance.
NEW NEWS:
- A message about Macy’s
- Lost and Found
- Information regarding this Saturday’s Valley Christian Band Competition at Chabot College
o Schedule
o Volunteers still needed!
- Next Meals for Macy’s is this coming TUESDAY at Armadillo Willy’s
- Concession Pre-Order form for Homecoming game due Wednesday, October 19th.
- Important SCRIP news
- A fundraising opportunity for those families thinking about switching to solar
REMINDERS:
- Uniform reminders
- Meals for Macy’s calendar
- Band room availability
- School year calendar
THIS WEEK’S DATES TO REMEMBER:
Wednesday, October 12th
5:30-8:30pm – Full Band Practice
8:00-8:30pm – Scrip sales in Performance Arts Bldg. hallway
Friday, October 14th
The band room will close at 4:00pm.
Saturday, October 15th
10am-4pm Full band practice
4:00pm Tuba players and percussion load truck and trailer at stadium
4:30pm Load buses and leave HHS
Bring your instrument, shoe bag with clean shoes and socks
5:30pm Arrive at Chabot, eat dinner, get into uniforms
6:40pm Warm-up
8:42pm PERFORMANCE
9:20pm Awards, load bus for home
11:00pm Back at Homestead (just a guess)
Monday, October 17th
NO SCHOOL
5:30-8:30pm – FULL BAND PRACTICE
Tuesday, October 11th
Meals for Macy’s at Armadillo Willy’s
NEW NEWS:
A MESSAGE ABOUT MACY’S
Flights and itineraries are still being finalized. Vicki Feltman will be sending out this information in the next two weeks as soon as she receives final confirmation from World Projects. Additionally, Vicki is preparing a detailed travel packet that will give detailed instructions on what to pack, how much money to bring and for what, when your child/children will have free blocks of time, etc…..It would be futile to send out any information at this time as that information will most certainly change.
Thanks for your understanding and patience in this matter.
LOST AND FOUND
A number of items were left at the Cupertino Tournament of Bands. If you are missing anything, please check the box just inside the band room’s main entrance.
SATURDAY’S VALLEY CHRISTIAN BAND COMPETITION AT CHABOT COLLEGE IN HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA
This is a “field show only” competition. It is held at Chabot Community College (25555 Hesperian Blvd. in Hayward, CA). This is an evening completion, so the buses will depart HHS in the afternoon and will return later that same night. Please go to http://westernbands.org/events/365/Valley-Christian-Quest-Classic-2011.htmlfor more information.
SCHEDULE
(Vicki Feltman)
10 am – 4 pm Practice – NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS SATURDAY
Tuba players and percussion, AFTER LUNCH, please leave your cases in the band room, where the truck will load after practice.
4:00pm Tuba players and percussion, load truck and trailer at stadium
4:30pm Load buses and leave HHS
Bring your instrument, shoe bag with clean shoes and socks
5:30pm Arrive at Chabot, eat dinner, get into uniforms
6:40pm Warm-up
8:42pm PERFORMANCE
9:20pm Awards, load bus for home
11:00pm Back at Homestead (just a guess)
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!!
(Eileen Chun)
The following spots need to be filled by parent volunteers this Saturday. To sign up, go tohttp://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/962345632561568076
Truck needs 2 of 4
Uniforms needs 5 of 5
Water/Bleachers needs 2 of 2
MEALS FOR MACY’S AT ARMADILLO WILLY’S – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18th
(Jackie Browning)
The next Meals for Macy's event will be held at Armadillo Willy’s located at 10100 S. De Anza Blvd. from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Tuesday, October 18th. Please print the flyer and bring it with you to the restaurant. The flyer will be uploaded to http://www.hhs.fuhsd.org/mbmain under Forms. There are also flyers in the band room. Fliers are good for dine-in and take-out orders. See you there!
CONCESSION PRE-ORDER FORM FOR OCTOBER 21ST HOMECOMING GAME
(Winnie Lo)
Hurry and get your forms in for the October 21st Homecoming game! The deadline for concession pre-order forms is next Wednesday, October 19th at 8:30PM.
In addition to your favorites, concession has added three “new” menu items available for pre-order: Veggie Burgers, Chicken Burgers and Root Beer Float.
If you would like to order food from the concession stand to eat after the half-time performance, please visit the HHSMB website at http://www.hhs.fuhsd.org/mbmain, go to the Forms page, and download the Concession Pre-Order Form.
Please return the completed Concession Pre-Order Form, along with a check, to
Vicki Feltman’s box. You may place an order for one or more football games at any time.
Questions can be directed to Winnie Lo at leolo9@yahoo.com.
**Please note – Pick-up for All concession pre-orders (except Root Beer Float) will be at the gate underneath the bleachers. Pick-up for Root Beer Float will be at the snack shack.
SCRIP NEWS
(Nicolle Sidovar)
THE DEADLINE TO RENEW YOUR SCRIP ACCOUNT WITH SAFEWAY IS NOVEMBER 1st. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE SIGN UP!
Remember to buy scrip for Chipotle, Pizza My Heart and Chevy’s to use along with your flyer for the upcoming Meals for Macy’s events!
Get your scrip form in the Band Room or at http://homestead.schoolloop.com/file/1238131168549/1249846149106/8344325295935888111.pdf.
Questions can be directed to Carrie Adelman (carrie.a@comcast.net), Cora Ustaris (ust_family@yahoo.com), Jenny Haight (the haights@aol.com), and/or Nicolle Sidovar (sidovar_nicolle@yahoo.com).
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
(Eileen Chun)
Are you considering converting to solar? If so, you can help the Homestead Marching Band by selecting Complete Solar Solution. When you select them as your solar provider, they will provide you with a $500.00 discount, and another $500.00 will be donated to the HHSMB. Visit www.CompleteSolar.com and mention you were referred by Eileen Chun (HHSMB parent and solar user). Thanks!
REMINDERS:
UNIFORM REMINDERS
(Barb Edmonds)
< >Haircuts..haircuts...haircuts!!! There were quite a few with hair touching the top of the uniform collar. This is unacceptable. You must have your hair cut before the football game this friday. If your hair is too long, we will cut it for you or you'll need to use and pay for a hairnet.If you have any issues with your uniform, please contact a uniform mom during the week if possible. Don't wait until the half hour before you perform.You are responsible for having clean socks and gloves at each performanceRemember to wear a t-shirt with sleeves (no tank tops)Bring pep or field show shirt to wear after half time and after ToB showDon't forget your shoesThanks
Mrs Edmonds (edmondsbarb@yahoo.com) and Ms Ishizaki (aud@yahoo.com)
MEALS FOR MACY’S FUNDRAISER CALENDAR
(Jackie Browning)
October:
18 – Armadillo Willy’s, 10100S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino
24 – Pizza My Heart, 20530 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
31 – Chipotle, 10385 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino
November:
7 – Hobee’s, 800 West Ahwanee Avenue, Sunnyvale
14 – Chevy’s, 2116 West El Camino Real, Mountain View
21 – Fresh Choice, 1105 West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale
28 – Pizza Party, 3581 Homestead Rd. Santa Clara
BAND ROOM AVAILABILITY
(Vicki Feltman)
The band room will be open from 3-6pm daily during school days WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, WHEN IT WILL BE CLOSED AT 4:00PM.
SCHOOL-YEAR CALENDAR:
(Changes are in red)
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Below is a list of important dates for the 2011-2012 calendar year. The dates and times listed below were accurate at the time of printing, but things can change! Please be sure to read your e-mail to keep up with any last minute changes.
HOMESTEAD MUSIC DEPARTMENT CALENDAR 2011-2012
Weekly Fall Marching Band Rehearsals
Special Monday Night Rehearsals
Fall Marching Band Performances 10/15 Valley Christian Band Competition @ Chabot College 10/21 Homecoming Football Game #3 (v. Mtn. View) This is a non-competitive event, but the marchers are full of school spirit and you will want to see it! The band dresses in their green band shirts and blue jeans. The parade, consisting of the band, Colorguard, Equestriettes, gloats from each class, cheerleaders, and homecoming court, begins at the HHS Band Room after school. 10/22 Gilroy Band Competition This is a “field show only” competition. It is held at Gilroy High School (750 W. 10th Street in Gilroy, CA). This is an evening competition, so the buses will depart HHS in the afternoon and will return later the same night. Please go to http://westernbands.org/events/368/Gilroy-High-School-2011.html for more information. 10/29 Dublin Band Competition This is a “field show only” competition. It is held at Dublin High School (8151 Village Parkway in Dublin, CA). This is an evening competition, so the buses will depart HHS in the afternoon and will return later the same night. Please go to http://westernbands.org/events/372/Dublin-HS-Band-Show-2011.html for more information. 11/4 Home Football Game #4 (v. Milpitas) 11/5 Home Marching Band Show @ Homestead Field!! This exhibition event at Homestead High School is a way to thank the families and supporters of the marching band and raises money for Music Boosters. The show starts at 4:00pm. Entry fee is $5.00/person. Children under 10 are free. A cookie and lemonade reception to follow. 11/10 Last Home Game (v. Los Gatos) 11/20 – 11/25 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
Honor Band & Orchestra Dates 11/18 All State Band, Jazz CD audition CD due-date 12/1 County Soloist Audition 12/9 County Honor Band Auditions 12/10, 1/13, 1/14 County Honor Band Rehearsals 1/15 County Honor Band Concert 2/16-19 All State Honor Band, Orchestra and Jazz Band in Fresno
Music Department Concerts in Homestead Auditorium 12/7 Winter Choir & Jazz Concert, 7:30 pm 12/8 Winter Pops Concert (Bands & Orchestra) 6:00 AND 8:00 pm 2/1 Symphonic Band/Concert Band Exchange Festival 6:00 – 9:00 pm 2/2 Homestead/Los Gatos Orchestra Exchange at Homestead, 7:30 pm 2/9 “Major Work” Concert (Choirs combined w/Orchestra), 7:30 pm 5/9 Spring Concert #1: Symphonic Bands & Concert Band, 7:30 pm 5/10 Spring Concert #2: Wind Ensemble & Orchestra, 7:30 pm 5/16 Spring Concert #3: Choirs, 7:30 pm 5/17 Spring Concert #4: Jazz, 7:30 pm
Winter Guard & Winter Percussion Season Schedule
Jazz Festivals 11/18 College of San Mateo Jazz Festival (Jazz Ensemble only) 2/4 CMEA Jazz Festival Jazz Ensemble @ Santa Teresa 2/11 Combos at Monta Vista 3/16-17 Santa Cruz Jazz Festival (Jazz Ensemble, combos & Jazz Choir) 4/27-28 Reno Jazz Festival (Jazz Ensemble, combos & Jazz Choir)
Concert Band/Orchestra Off Campus Events 11/3 Gunn/Homestead/Prospect Fall Orchestra Exchange @ Gunn HS, 7:30 pm 1/25 Orchestra and Music Genesis to San Francisco Symphony Open Rehearsal 3/9 Chabot Band Festival @ Chabot College in Hayward (Wind Ensemble) 3/10 CMEA Solo Ensemble Festival @ SJSU 3/23 WBA Concert Band Festival @ Logan HS, Union City (Wind Ensemble) 3/23 CMEA Band/Orchestra Festival at Saratoga HS (Chamber and Symphony Orchestra) 3/30 CMEA Band Festival at Evergreen High School (Wind, Symphonic and Concert)
Graduation Ceremony 6/7 Combined Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Bands perform |
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