Tentative Calendar 2013-2014 - UPDATE #2

Dates Subject To Change

 

2013

Aug 2013
Aug. 22 -- Music Program Meeting 6:30-8pm - OLM Band Room
Aug. 23 -- New Season Band Party - 23rd Street Pool - 3:30-5:30

Sept. 2013

Sept. 03 -- First crazy early practice 6:45 - 7:45 am.
Sept. 05 -- Mandatory parent meeting & uniform fitting 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the band room
Sept. 09 -- Second crazy early practice 6:45 - 7:45 am
Sept. 13 -- Merced Homecoming Parade 3:30-5:30 pm, 3 pm line up at Main street &
                       Calamyrna, Merced, CA
Sept. 18 -- Music Program Meeting 6:30-8 pm - OLM Band Room
Sept. 22 -- Parish Festival - Planada - Fundraiser & Performance

Oct. 2013

Oct. 02 -- Fresno Fair Band Review - Fresno, CA

Nov. 2013
**MONDAYS -- ELECTIVES (Basic dance, music & rhythm)

Nov. 08 -- Veterans Day Performance - AT OLM SCHOOL
Nov. 09 -- Central CA Band Review & Jazz, Merced (ALL DAY) - Golden Valley H.S.
                       Merced
Nov. 11 -- Veterans Day Parade, Merced - free

Dec. 2013

Dec. 07 -- Merced Christmas Parade, Merced, CA 

Dec. 18 -- Christmas Performance at St. Patrick's Church

2014
Jan. 2014
Jan. 14-25 -- MMCMEA County Honor Band audition, practices & performance.
                            (6th grade & Up)

Feb. 2014
Feb. 1 & 2 -- Bake Sale Fundraiser at St. Patrick's Church
                           BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN THE HISTORY OF THE BAND!!
Feb. 05 -- Cherish Luncheon Performance - AT OLM SCHOOL
Feb. 28 -- San Mateo "L" Pattern, San Mateo (May be held on March 8th)
Feb. 28 -- Winter Competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
                         (May be held on March 1st)

March 2014
**MONDAYS -- ELECTIVES (Basic dance, music & rhythm)

March 01 -- Concert & Jazz Band Competitions, Turlock
March 01 -- Winter Competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno                          (May be held on Feb 28th)
March 08 -- Vallejo "L" Pattern Vallejo (May be held on Feb 28th)
March 14 -- Winter Competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
                         (May be held on March 22nd)
March 22 -- Winter competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
                         (May be held on March 14)
March 27 -- Locals Only Winter Show - Golden Valley High School, Merced

April 2014
April 8, 9 & 12 -- Concert & Jazz Band competition - Washington Union or CSU Fresno
April 11 & 12 -- End of School Year Band Trip
April 26 -- Relay for Life Parade, Merced

May 2014
May 02 -- Entertainment Grandparent's Day - AT OLM SCHOOL
May 02 -- Concert & Jazz Band competitions, Turlock
May 03 -- Los Banos Spring Fair Parade, Los Banos
May 07 -- End of School Year Performance & Awards, AT OLM SCHOOL
May 8 & 9 -- Talent Show then Cap & Town Performance, Merced
May 09 -- Talent Show - AT OLM SCHOOL
May 17 -- Chowchilla Spring Fair, Chowchilla, CA
May 22 & 23 -- End of School Year Band Trip

June 2014
June 10 -- Practice for Fair Performance 10:30 - 12:00
June 12 -- Fair Performance, Merced, CA

July 2014
July 02 -- Practice for 4th of July Parade 10:30-12:00
July 04 -- 4ht of July Parade, Atwater

Summer Fundraiser

OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL

MUSIC PROGRAM

POOL PARTY!!!

 

Friday, after the water bombardment

AUGUST 23RD!!

At the 23rd street pool At 3:30 pm

The band parents would like to launch the year off with a pool party for all of the music program students! This is a welcome newcomers and welcome back veterans party. We will be meeting at the 23rd street pool which is located on West 23rd street near Bear Creek any time from 3 :30 to 5 :30 pm.

 

Please wear modest swimming attire and show up ready for a fun time! If you need a ride, we have a couple of approved parents available for carpooling.

If you have any questions, please call 8j at: 723-3833 or Kevin at: 404-2035

BAND / MUSIC PROGRAM NEWS

Musical greetings,

     Mrs. Blackburn would like to have a meeting with band parents who are interested in the music programs here at Our Lady of Mercy School. 

     Please make arrangements to come to the band room on Thursday, August 22nd from 6:30 to 8 pm.  If time allows, we'll also be discussing the band calendar, fundraisers and other important topics.

     Band classes will start that week as well. 
          Wind instrument veterans (sax & clarinet players who've already done band) will meet on Monday August 19 after school from 2:40-3:40 pm. 
          Color Guard will be on Tuesday August 20 after school from 2:40-3:40 pm. 
          Drum Line will meet on Wednesday, August 21 after school from 2:40-3:40 pm. 
          All others interested in music classes (beginning band, guitar, keyboard, drum set, etc.) will meet on Thursday, August 22 after school from 2:40-3:40 pm. 
          Friday will be a make-up session for anyone who missed their assigned day. 
    
     We will have more information and fliers at these meetings.

Please feel free to respond with any questions.  If your child isn’t sure which class to join, he/she is welcome to attend more than one.     Bj Humpal, Director of Music Programs

 

UPDATE #1

Tentative Calendar 2013-2014 - UPDATE #1

Dates Subject To Change

 

2013

Sept. 2013

Sept. 03 -- First crazy early practice 6:45 - 7:45 am.
Sept. 05 -- Mandatory parent meeting & uniform fitting 6:30 - 8:00 pm in the band room
Sept. 09 -- Second crazy early practice 6:45 - 7:45 am
Sept. 13 -- Merced Homecoming Parade 3:30-5:30 pm, 3 pm line up at Main street &
                       Calamyrna, Merced, CA
Sept. 13 -- New season band party immediately after parade??? Merced, CA

Oct. 2013

Oct. 02 -- Fresno Fair Band Review - Fresno, CA

Nov. 2013
**MONDAYS -- ELECTIVES (Basic dance, music & rhythm)

Nov. 08 -- Veterans Day Performance - AT OLM SCHOOL
Nov. 09 -- Central CA Band Review & Jazz, Merced (ALL DAY) - Golden Valley H.S.
                       Merced
Nov. 11 -- Veterans Day Parade, Merced - free

Dec. 2013

Dec. 07 -- Merced Christmas Parade, Merced, CA 

Dec. 18 -- Christmas Performance at St. Patrick's Church


2014
Jan. 2014
Jan. 14-25 -- MMCMEA County Honor Band audition, practices & performance.

Feb. 2014
Feb. 1 & 2 -- Bake Sale Fundraiser at St. Patrick's Church
                           BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN THE HISTORY OF THE BAND!!
Feb. 05 -- Cherish Luncheon Performance - AT OLM SCHOOL
Feb. 28 -- San Mateo "L" Pattern, San Mateo (May be held on March 8th)
Feb. 28 -- Winter Competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
                         (May be held on March 1st)

March 2014
**MONDAYS -- ELECTIVES (Basic dance, music & rhythm)

March 01 -- Concert & Jazz Band Competitions, Turlock
March 01 -- Winter Competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
                         (May be held on Feb 28th)March 08 -- Vallejo "L" Pattern Vallejo (May be held on Feb 28th)
March 14 -- Winter Competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
                         (May be held on March 22nd)
March 22 -- Winter competitions for Color Guard & percussion Ceres or Fresno
                         (May be held on March 14)
March 27 -- Locals Only Winter Show - Golden Valley High School, Merced

April 2014
April 8, 9 & 12 -- Concert & Jazz Band competition - Washington Union or CSU Fresno
April 26 -- Relay for Life Parade, Merced

May 2014
May 02 -- Entertainment Grandparent's Day - AT OLM SCHOOL
May 02 -- Concert & Jazz Band competitions
May 03 -- Los Banos Spring Fair Parade, Los Banos
May 07 -- End of School Year Performance & Awards, AT OLM SCHOOL
May 8 & 9 -- Talent Show then Cap & Town Performance, Merced
May 17 -- Chowchilla Spring Fair, Chowchilla, CA
May 22 & 23 -- End of School Year Band Trip

June 2014
June 10 -- Practice for Fair Performance 10:30 - 12:00
June 12 -- Fair Performance, Merced, CA

July 2014
July 02 -- Practice for 4th of July Parade 10:30-12:00
July 04 -- 4ht of July Parade, Atwater

Summer Fundraiser

OLM MUSIC PROGRAM OFFICERS POSITIONS

NEEDED

 

ELECTED POSITIONS:

President - Kevin Van Pelt (2013/2014)

Presides over regular & special meetings.  Authorized to sign contract & other legal documents on behalf of the booster organization.  Does not vote at meetings unless there is a tie.  Must be one of the three recorded signatures approved for signing the music program check book.  This should be a strong person who gets along well with others.  May chair one (or more) fundraisers during the year. 

 

Vice President - OPEN

Presides over regular & special meetings if the president is absent.  Authorized to sign contract & other legal documents on behalf of the booster organization if the president becomes disabled or must be absent for a period of time.  Votes at meetings.  Chairs one (or more) fundraisers during the year.  Assists the president as needed.  Must be one of the three recorded signatures approved for signing the music program check book.

 

Secretary - OPEN

Takes minutes at all regular & special meetings.  Authorized to sign contracts & other legal obligations on behalf of the booster organization.  Votes at meetings.  Chairs one (or more) fundraisers during the year.  Responsible for making sure the meeting minutes are filed appropriately in the meeting minutes binder.  Aids in promotion & publicity.  Passes on the meeting minutes binder to the new secretary when leaving office. 

 

Treasurer - OPEN

Works closely with the school secretary in order to keep accurate records for the books for the booster organization.  Makes bank deposits & pays bills as needed.  Develops the annual budget template for use during annual budget meetings.  Votes at meetings.  May chair one (or more) fundraisers during the year.  Prepares budget reports for meetings.  Must be one of the three recorded signatures approve for signing the music program check book.

 

Past President -

Votes at meetings.  Chairs one (or more) fundraisers during the year.  Serves as a resource for the president.  Serves as chairperson of the nominating committee for the annual board elections which are held in May.  Although this is an elected position, the most recent president automatically gets added to this position whether or not they attend meetings or wish to continue participating following his/her term as president.  Only an active & most recent past president holds the official title.  In order to avoid a vacancy in this position, the booster organization may waiver the term limit.

 

APPOINTED POSITIONS:

Guard & Winter Competition Liaison (G.W.C) - Nicole Fonda (2013/2014)

Votes at meetings.  The G.W.C. liaison is the official representative of the color guard, I.D. unit & winter drum line on the board.  Serves as the "go to" person for member of the G. & W.C.  Brings funding requests to the board on behalf of the G.W.C. & the instructors.  Responsible for the maintenance & upkeep of G.W.C. uniforms & costumes. 

 

Uniform Manager - Margie Webster (2013/2014)

Votes at meetings.  Responsible for the maintenance & upkeep of uniforms of the band proper.  Serves at the "go to" person for any issues regarding band uniforms.  Attends most performances & competitions. 

 

Ongoing Fundraiser Coordinator (O.F.C.) - OPEN

Votes at meetings.  Maintains the ongoing fundraiser & necessary workers.  Does the shopping & meal planning for fundraiser concessions.  Recruits new volunteers as needed.

 

Communications Coordinator - Nicole Fonda (2013/2014)

Votes at meetings.  Responsible for band blog &keeping students & parents up-to-date on all band activities.  There is a wide variety of methods to D.D. may utilize to accomplish this task including parent club.

 

Grant Writer (G.W.) - OPEN

Votes at meetings.  Searches for, researches, writes, applies for, does follow-up & relays information regarding grants.  Primarily seeking grants that benefit the band & music program directly, however, indirect aid is always welcome.

 

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Band Booster Aide (B.B.A.) - OPEN         Anna Marie Vera (2013/2014)

Votes at meetings.  Has made a commitment to attend the monthly music program booster meetings & to work on behalf of the boosters & music program at least 1 hour each week.  The B.B.A. will be in constant communication with all other workers & staff members.  THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF WORKERS TO HOLD THE POSITION OF B.B.A.

Water Managers - Tamera Hanley (2013/2014)