Wednesday, May 25, 2011

End of the Year Announcements

There is so much going on in the next few weeks! Please be sure that you are checking the calendar for summer dates/concert dates for next year are all posted! This week:

Officer elections this week and next - check the stereo cabinet doors for dates and information!

Friday - Wind Ensemble performs at the Tri-City Memorial Day Service 10:30 AM. All Wind Ensemble members should have their permission slips turned in by tomorrow! (Thursday!)

Monday - Memorial Day Parade - Itinerary posted on midparkband.com We will be turning in uniforms after the parade - all raincoats/senior sashes/hats/tux jackets should be turned in on Monday. Please be sure to eat breakfast before arriving for the parade and drink lots of water in the morning! Patriotic Parade Sequence should be memorized and we will also play Main Street America at the ceremony immediately following the parade. Parents, are you able to help with uniform collection? Please email Mrs. Patriok if you are able to help out after the parade!

Next week: We are in need of volunteers for inventory, music library help throughout the week. Sign up in the band room to volunteer. You can use volunteer hours for make-up assignments (4 hours) or honors projects.

Final Playing tests begin Tuesday - The order of testing is as follows:

Mrs. Patriok - Trombones, Horns, Oboe, Clarinets, Saxes, Euphoniums
Ms. Zunic - Trumpets, Flutes, Tuba, Bassoon

Please check the online calendar for summer dates including the Middleburg Heights Parade (June 24 for full band), Band Camp, and other rehearsal dates. This calendar will continue to be updated and a hard copy calendar will be sent in the summer mailing. If you will be out of town for the June 24 parade please turn in an excused absence form before the end of school so we know who will be missing!