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| TWiB The WIldcat Band Notes volume XIV no 1 |
[10 Aug 2002|04:40pm] |
Greetings
By now, we have a few weeks of practice under way in our “2k2” season.
If you are new to the program, you might just be asking yourself right now,
“what the heck did I get myself into?!” I can assure you, it’s still gonna
get a little bit crazier, but you can trust me on this, it will be worth it.
With the ongoing renovation, there are always going to be unexpected
little surprises; such as sewer lines being tunneled through the middle of
our practice field. But there are definitely some perks. For instance, Dr.
Rubeis didn’t want the pit dads to have to repel the Himalayan dirt mounds
each night to plug in the lights (even though Mr. Baratta offered to do it in
his Subaru) so he bought us new lights that don’t require the mile long
extension cord; Thanx Doc. And since the old staff parking lot has been
obliterated, Dr. Rubeis once again came forward to give us a fully lined all
weather field in the parking lot behind our beloved K-mart/music building.
Speaking of K-mart, how ‘bout that garage door? Each night at 5:50 is like
being in Pampolona.
Rookie Parents
If the kids are still not quite sure of what’s hittin’ them, and they’re
around three hours a night, you guys gotta be feeling absolutely clueless.
Well don’t worry, help is on its way. On Tuesday night 8/14, “Big” Phil
Hudson and his veteran band parent posse are going to hold a special
informative get together for all of you in the band room at 7:00pm. This will
be a sort of crash course in what to expect: from everyday rehearsals and
carpooling, to each performance, including the trip, and leading up to of
course, the championship weekend.
* Band Camp
As a reminder band camp runs Monday 8/12 thru Friday 8/16. There are
morning sessions which run 9-noon, as well as evening sessions which run
6-9pm. Usually, mother nature likes to run the weather gamut during this week
so be prepared to be baked, drenched frozen and rebaked. Attendance is
mandatory, except of course for summer school finals which all participating
students need to notify me as well as their individual instructors ahead of
time.
“Wildcat” Preview
Our 2nd annual event will be taking place on Saturday 8/24. The band will
practice at noon for about three hours, and then we will present the 2k2 “w”
m b for the first time, performing the full show(give or take a drill set or
two) in full uniform! This is a truly exciting event. Following the
performance will be a barbecue featuring a whopping 6 food lines! Compared to
last year, we should move you all through like a fully automated Mitsubishi
plant. Presale tix are available at the booster booth in the front K-mart lot
during rehearsals for $5. Besides the barbecue, there will be at least 4
volleyball nets for some friendly little athletic competition. Drake, you’re
dead meat on court #1!!!
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Candy Sale
This fundraiser is well under way. Always turn $ in to the Parkers (not
me) at the end of Tues. & Thurs. nites. And again, each box has 52 bars, so
for each $52 you turn in, half goes towards your trip assessment. This will
run as long as there is candy to be sold.
“Wildcards”
By time you receive this, the “Wildcard” sale should have begun. The
community likes these cards; they expect you to be coming around, so get to
it. Turn in orders and the $6 per card at the beginning of each rehearsal to
Mrs. Menzel and she will have the actual cards for you to pick up by the end
of that same rehearsal, it’s like magic!
1st Annual Band Director’s Bake Off
I am most pleased to announce that we will be holding a season long baking
contest. The medium will be Dutch Apple Pie. All are encouraged to
participate, as I believe this will make us a much better band. Valuable
prizes will be awarded (as far as you know).
2 k 2 “w” m b
show schedule
8/24 4pm
“Wildcat” Preview
WGHS Stadium
9/7 7pm Cicero-N Syr. HS
Central Square Show
9/13 7pm WGHS
WG Football Game
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9/14 7pm CNS HS
Cicero-N Syr Show
9/20 7pm WGHS
WGHS Football Game
9/21 7pm Oswego HS
Oswego Show
9/28 6:30pm WGHS
Tournament of Bands
10/4 7pm WGHS
WGHS Football Game
10/5 6:30pm MHS
Mohanasen Show
10/11-10/13 BOA
Canton-Massilon OH
10/19 7pm P&C Stadium
E. Syr-Minoa Show
10/27 7pm Carrier Dome
NY State Field Band Conference Championships
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| Wild Card |
[06 Aug 2002|01:34pm] |
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WILD CARD SALES START TODAY!
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