URGENT - Band / Music Program Meeting Date Change

Hello music program,

   At our last booster meeting we discovered a conflict with the January booster meeting on the last Wednesday of the month.  We decided to move the meeting up a week to Thursday the 23rd. 

I'm very sorry for the late notice & I hate to have to ask this of all of you but, I need  to move the meeting up another week to tomorrow Thursday the 16th.  That's this Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm in the band room.  I'm unavailable next week so it has to be now, no way around it (sorry). 

We have quite a bit to discuss so we can't just skip it however, if you are unable to make the meeting no hard feelings but, please do what you can to be there or at least try to have a representative present (grandparents, babysitter, neighbors, etc.).

We need to finalize the bake sale donations & volunteers ASAP.  Please send an email to Nicole Fonda at cwgrlqt4u@yahoo.com with what you're willing to do to help.

We're asking our band families, friends, relatives and anyone you know to provide all kinds of baked goods (cookies, brownies, cakes, & whatever else you're willing to make or purchase). 

If you're not much of a chef (or just don't have time to cook), we would gladly accept an opt-out donation.

We will also discuss a possible change for the new winter class schedule so please bring your most up-to-date calendar.

If you miss the meeting, please check for follow-up e-mails.  And, as always, please respond or call with any questions or concerns you may have.

               God is Love,

                       Bj

UPCOMING BAND BAKE SALE

OLM BAND BAKE SALE

OLM Band is having a bake sale after ALL masses on

Sat. February 1st and Sun. February 2nd 2014. 

The funds from this event will help our band attend more events to represent OLM, buy Uniforms, instruments, and our end of the year trip.

WE NEED LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS TO DONATE BAKED GOODS

We gladly accept homemade or store bought items – anything that will sell after masses.

We request all items be plated – 2 or more servings on a plate or platter ready to be sold, dishes will NOT be returned

SOME POSSIBLE ITEMS TO DONATE:

Brownies                      Cookies

Fudge                           Cakes

Muffins                          Pies

Please contact Nicole Fonda @ 209-509-5808 for more information on what is needed for each mass.

                                     PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN

JANUARY BAND MEETING

Our Lady of Mercy school

music program booster meeting

At least one adult representative for each student is requested

 

January 23rd

Thursday, 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

 

Officers:
President: Kevin Van Pelt,
Treasurer: Rebecca Ybarra,

CG&WCL & Communications: Nicole Fonda,
Band booster Aides:  Anna Maria Vega
& Angel Estrada

 

If you have any questions, please call & leave a message.

counts toward volunteer hours

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Christmas time Greetings to Our Lady of Mercy music Program participants,
  

If you haven't heard, just around the corner is our Christmas Performance!!!  It will be this
Wednesday, December 18th in St. Patrick's Church At 6:30 pm. 

 

So far, only Josh, Alex, Leo, Jonathan E., Nathaniel, Cheyenne, Tiare & Diego have confirmed their availability for this performance.  If you know your child can make the show, please respond or call as soon as possible with your confirmation.

Marching band students with full uniform please show up at 5:45 pm to get ready. Please wear something modest with no buttons, pockets or collar to be worn under the uniform.

 

Marching band students with polo shirt please show up at 5:50 pm to get ready. Please wear your school uniform navy pants & a modest shirt with no buttons, pockets or collar to be worn under the uniform polo.  Do your hair nice, we will not be wearing shakos. 

 

Everyone needs to have their band shoes & socks.  Please feel encouraged to put Christmas decorations on instruments, harnesses & equipment but double check to be certain that decorations do not hinder performance or cause damage to instrument, parts or equipment (no damaging tape or exposed sharp wire).

Students will be responsible for their instrument & equipment in addition to rides to & from the event.  Please make arrangements to have large & heavy equipment (drums & keyboards) transported before school is out on Wednesday.  Chairs & music stands aren't guaranteed either.  If you need it, bring it.

Family & friends are welcome & encouraged to attend.

There will also be a performance at the School this Tuesday for the students at 8:30 am.  Music Program participants need to remember to bring their instrument, music & equipment to the school on Tuesday.  The performance line-up will be the same for both shows.

Prior to start of show, all 4th graders sit on first step of stage, keyboard class, drum set & drum line instruments will be set up on stage & ready to perform.

1st is basic flag routine - after performing sit with parents.

2nd is recorder performance Jingle Bells - after performing sit with parents (Diego get ready for Holly Jolly).

3rd is basic riffle routine - after performing sit with parents.

4th is keyboard class Jolly old St. Nick - after performing take keyboards & instrument stands off stage leaving 3 chairs & music stands then get ready for the Thunderer.

5th is drum line cadence - after performing clear stage & then get ready for the next performance (Tiare on "jingle bell rock everyone else on Thunderer).

6th is beginning band Holly Jolly - after performing clear stage leaving 2 chairs & music stands then get ready for the next performance (Diego on Greensleeves everyone else on Thunderer).

7th is drum set Jingle bell rock - after performing clear stage of the drum set & get ready for the Thunderer.

8th is guitar up on the house top (remain on stage)

9th is guitar Greensleeves - after performing clear stage quickly & get ready for the Thunderer.

10th is marching band the Thunderer - after performance everything off & get ready for the play performance quickly!!
 
The 4th graders will be in front of the stage & on the first 2 steps at the start of the show with the keyboard class & drum set already on stage behind them. 

 

The drum line instruments will be on the stage while the other classes are performing.  The drum line students may enter the stage & put their instruments on while the audience is clapping for the keyboard performance. 

 

The keyboard class & drum set class could use help from anyone available to get the keyboards, instrument stands & drum set off the stage (just grab what you can carry) be sure to leave 3 chairs & stands for the beginning band after the keyboard performance, & 2 chairs & stands for the guitar class after the drum set performance. 

 

The guitar class could use help with the chairs & stands after they perform so the stage is clear for the marching band. 

 

Wind instruments & percussion will form the band block on center stage while the color guard & drum major have the floor in front of the stage. 

 

After performing the march, anyone in the play needs to quickly change into their costume (don't wait for dismissal).

We will have less than 3 minutes for each performance.  It is very important that students
only take onto stage what they need for their performance (no books, cases, old music, etc.).  We could use a band parent back stage to help relay "you're up" & "you're on deck" to the performers to help things go smoothly. 

 

Please double check equipment after the show.  Things have been lost in the past.  We want everything back at the school before Christmas vacation.  If you took it there, please bring it back too.

I appreciate all the prayers, help & support from those who've been doing it.  I know this is
going to be a good show.  I'm excited about the new season.  Please stay updated with our band blog.

        following the star,

                 Bj

 

CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER 7TH

Our Lady of Mercy School
Marching Band & Music Program

Christmas Parade Performance!!

Saturday

December 7^th!!
MAIN STREET MERCED

parade starts at 3:00 pm

Students please show up at 217 East 18^th street (by “D” street) at 2:35 pm to get ready. Performance attire is as much Christmas colors and decorations as you can wear.  Please be certain decorations do not hinder performance or cause damage (tape can cause damage when peeled off and exposed sharp wire scratches).  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. We can use all the help we can get!  I hope everyone is practicing the Thunderer (please note attachment in email).

 

If you have any questions, please call

Bj at:raddude4Christ@hotmail.com  or Kevin at: kevin_vanpelt@reyrey.com or kevinjvp1@hotmail.com