July 31, 2012
OLM BAND MEETING - 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Greetings all,
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer.
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer.
It's time to hit the ground running. This Wednesday, August 1st, 6:30 pm at the school is our band booster budget meeting. We'll also be discussing the calendar as well as other important topics. Jot down your ideas and show up ready for a great year!
God Bless,
Bj
God Bless,
Bj
May 29, 2012
Band Meeting 5/30/12
Anyone who is currently in or who is interested in (children entering into 4th grade and up) the OLM Band, including concert band, percussion's, color guard, etc., this message is for you.
We are having our monthly band booster meeting on Wednesday May 30th, 2012 from 6:30-8pm. This is where you have a voice in what the band does and how the funds are spent.
This meeting we are electing Band Boosters for the upcoming school year - we have a few positions available that we would like to fill.
We will also like discuss, time permitting, purchases, fundraisers, events and other responsibilities for the upcoming school year.
Please attend.
When: Wednesday May 30th
Where: OLM Band room
Time: 6:30-8
May 7, 2012
BAND NEWS
Big band week.
If you haven't heard yet, the Symphonic band went to their first band festival ever in the history of the school on Saturday. We took home a rating of "excellent", the second highest score possible. Great job Symphonic band!
This Wednesday is our big end of the school year performance and award ceremony from 6:30 to about 8:30 pm. Parents and family can come see how the students have progressed throughout the year and cheer on our award winners for their accomplishments. Students please dress nicely. Color guard will be in winter uniform.
Friday, May 11th is the talent show at the school during school hours as well as another performance at the "Cap & Town" at 5 pm on Main street by "Canal". Students please wear your khakis and navy Polo's for the 5 pm show. Color guard will again be in winter uniform.
Also, the next parade will be May 19th in Chowchilla. Maybe in official uniforms!
We're looking for some faithful and hard-working parents for next year's band booster staff. If you like how things have been going and would like to perpetuate those efforts, or if you don't like how things are going and would like to help make it better, please plan on attending the next band booster meeting on May 30th. Our program would not be what it is today without the help, prayer and support of our band parents & volunteers.
To God be the glory,
BJ
BAND SUCCESSES THIS YEAR!!!
This has so far been a record breaking year.
The first time ever placing in a band review (we did it twice).
First time ever winning a first place trophy for winter season (drum-line brought home 2!).
First time winning first place in drum major (good job Zach!).
Please help us pray for continued success as we strive to be an example to our community.
The first time ever placing in a band review (we did it twice).
First time ever winning a first place trophy for winter season (drum-line brought home 2!).
First time winning first place in drum major (good job Zach!).
Please help us pray for continued success as we strive to be an example to our community.
BAND EVENTS TO COME
RELAY FOR LIFE
Everyone should already know about RELAY FOR LIFE this Saturday.
On April 28th at 9 am, the Our Lady of Mercy School Marching band will have the incredible honor of leading the victory march at the Relay for Life here in Merced! We will then proceed to the stage area for an encore performance consisting of our concert band, symphonic band, winter-guard & drum-line.
Come support finding a cure for cancer and enjoy some school entertainment.
GRANDPARENTS DAY FLOWER SALE
The band will be pre-selling tags for carnations this coming week (April 30th through May 3rd) for Grandparents Day.
Each flower will be $3. The tags will be sold at all lunches.
What a nice way to say I love you and thank you for being my grandparent.
All proceeds will go to the band for events, uniforms, instruments, and trips. Please come help our little band expand.
March 12, 2012
GO OLM BAND!!!!
We may be small but we sure are mighty and we made our name known in Vallejo!!!
The OLM Band attended a competition in Vallejo on Saturday, March 10th and I am please to report that we came home with two (2) trophies and a medal.
Our Color Guard, consisting of five (5) girls, one 4th, one 5th, one 6th and two 8th graders came in third in competition. They competed against other middle schools who had a dozen or more members on their team.
Our Standing Percussion's had first place in the middle school division as well.
Finally, but definitely not least our Drum Major took first place in the Middle School Military Drum Major category.
Congratulations to all of them and may they have many more successes in the near future.
I was told the drum-line also took 2nd place in competition in Modesto on Feb. 25th. We are rocking now.
The band could always use more members. It is a wonderful stepping stone to high school band and possibly scholarships. We have a banner and are also looking to order OLM letters and would need student volunteers to carry them in competitions.
If you have an instruments laying around that you don't use anymore or if you happen to see one at a garage sale or second hand store and would like to donate it we would greatly appreciate it.
January 31, 2012
OLM BAND BAKE SALE
This Saturday, Feb. 4th at the 5pm mass and this Sunday, Feb. 5th at all the masses the OLM Band is having a bake sale. Please stop by and purchased some wonderful homemade or store bought goods to support the band.
We are a new program, just a few years old, with approximately 18 student members from 4th - 8th grade.
All proceeds will go towards our band program which includes uniforms, instruments and expenses, we accept donations of cash as well as instruments that may no longer have a use in your closet.
Dec. 4, 2011
YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS
ONCE IN A LIFE TIME COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALF TIME SHOW AS A SALUTE TO THE MILITARY…. YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR OUR ARMED FORCES.
This is where our OLM band members could end up.
Nov. 28, 2011
Music Program
November 30, 2011, this Wednesday, there is a band booster meeting in the Band Room (we will end at 8:00 whether we’re done or not) from 6:30-8:00 pm proposed agenda:
Prayer
Projections / Changes for Band Schedule
Upcoming Performances
New Fundraisers
Reports From Each Officer
If you have any questions, please call Kevin at: 404-2035, Vera at: 722-7121 or Bj at: 723-3833
BAND PERFORMANCE IN CHRISTMAS PARADE
Our Lady of Mercy School Band Program Christmas Parade Performance!!
December 3rd!!
Main Street Merced
At 3:00 pm
Students please show up at East Campus (18th street by “F” street) at 2:25 pm to get ready. Performance attire is Christmas colors and decorations. Please be certain decorations do not hinder performance or cause damage (no damaging tape or exposed sharp wire). Please consider wearing warm undergarments for the seasonal weather. Students will be responsible for their instrument/equipment and rides to and from the event.
Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions, please call Bj at: 723-3833 or Kevin at: 404-2035
Nov. 13, 2011
PLEASE COME JOIN THE OLM BAND
For those of you who thought about it but aren't sure come check us out. Think long term - Band is a great item to be able to list on your college application. It has been stated that children who play in a band do better on tests and with learning a foreign language. In high school the bands are awesome. Being a member of a band also promotes great teamwork skills and teaches your child responsibility. Please consider checking out our school band.
Update
Our next booster meeting for the band is Wednesday Nov. 30th at 6:30 please attend - it counts toward service hours.
On Saturday Nov. 12th, 2011 we had a band review that was hosted by Golden Valley High School. Our wonderful little band competed against other Junior High Schools. We did not win any trophies but they did their best and we are proud of them. Thank you to all the parents who showed up to cheer on our band members.
We marched in the Veterans Day parade on Friday Nov. 11th, 2011. They did so well. They were little troopers marching in the rain without even complaining. Go OLM Band - you are doing so well.
Thursday we played for the Veterans - we missed our 4th graders but did a great job with who we had.
Nov. 8, 2011
Hello busy people
Our little band is having 3 performances in a row this week. If you haven’t seen the fliers yet here are the performances.
Thursday morning November 10th students need to bring their instruments and equipment for an “honoring the Veterans” performance at the school at about 8:30 am. We’ll start with the drum solo “A.C.” followed by a patriotic performance from the advanced band, then our grand finale will be our parade performance “the Valiant”. Just school uniforms is fine for this first show.
The very next day, Friday November 11th, is the Veteran’s day parade on Main Street. Students are to be dressed in performance attire (polo shirts & khakis or color guard uniforms). We will be meeting at 12:30 pm at East Campus on E. 18th Street, 1 block from "G" st. Students will be responsible for their instrument, equipment and necessary items for the performance as well as their own ride to and from the event. We will not know our order in the line-up until we arrive at the parade.
The very next day, Saturday November 12th, is the Big Merced Band Review!!! The band will meet in the formation area at 9:15 am on the corner of Parsons and Child's (the old bowling alley). The band competition will be about 10:20 am on Child's by Golden Valley High school. There will be a percussion competition about 10:30 am on Parsons by Golden Valley. Students are to be dressed in performance attire (polo shirts & khakis or color guard uniforms). Students will be responsible for their instrument, equipment and necessary items for the performance as well as their own ride to and from the event.
Say a prayer for our little group. We’ll be going up against some big league hitters but I’m excited.
God is my provider,
Bj
Oct. 31, 2011
Band Booster Meeting
Greetings all,
The band did a great job at the parade on Friday. We have more coming up this month. This Thursday, November 3rd 6:30-8 pm, will be our next band booster meeting. One adult representative for every band student is requested.
Let's work together to help make the music education program at our school the best it can be.
***Don't forget, this meeting will count for volunteer hours for the school.***
God Bless,
Bj Humpal - Band Director
God Bless,
Bj Humpal - Band Director
Oct. 11, 2011
New OLM Band Calendar
We've added a new OLM Band page to our site, including a new calendar so you can keep up with the Band's schedule. Check it out HERE.
Oct. 9, 2011
New OLM Band Calendar
We've added a new OLM Band page to our site, including a new calendar so you can keep up with the Band's schedule. Check it out HERE.
Oct. 9, 2011
OLM Band to Perform in The Big Fresno Fair Parade
Come watch and cheer on our OLM Band as they perform in the Big Fresno Fair Parade on Wednesday, Oct. 12th. Click on link for all the details.
August 24, 2009
Tickets available until 1,000 tickets are sold. Click the PDF link below for more information.
