Congratulations to all cast, crew, and pit members for a great run of Kiss Me Kate! It is such a pleasure to work with the dedicated students who commit the time to participate! You did an outstanding job and I am proud to be your conductor! A few reminders for this week:
Make sure you are checking the ammended calendar for April/May each week. Some sectional times have been adjusted and next week we begin combined rehearsals for the May 10 concert/awards.
Last minute mulch orders will be accepted through Tuesday - remember, the profit from all fundraisers from this point until the Disney trip will be put into your student accounts! (Please remember that student accounts can be used for band fees/trips only.)
If you have old band pants or shoes that are still in good shape and not being used anymore (older siblings, outgrown, etc.) please consider donating those items this spring. We would also appreciate any donations from senior families after Memorial Day. We are attempting to make the financial commitment for freshmen minimal since they will only be wearing the unfiorm for one year. If you think you will need new pants/shoes for next year let us know so we can try to help you find a new set for the year - we can trade in your old pants for used ones if we have another pair in your size!
Next year's calendar is shaping up! Please check the online calendar when planning vacations for next year - we need everyone at rehearsals to have a successful year! Please complete excused absence forms as soon as you know of a conflict so that we can have advance notice of absences.
The Midpark Band is responsible for two summer parades this year - please keep the following dates available - June 22 and July 15. The full band will be participating in these parades - please mark them on your calendar now! If you have vacation plans during those weeks, please complete the excused absence form (found on the website under forms) and turn it in ASAP so that we can be aware of who we might be missing.
Auditions for next year's Color Guard, Drum Major, and drumline will be coming up in May. The full schedule for these events will be posted to the calendar this week. We will be holding two beginning Color Guard Clinics at Ford the week before auditions - if you know an 8th grader or beginning high school student who may be interested, please tell them to check the calendar for details!
