Dear Band parents

 

Good evening,

 

It was a pleasure to meet you all today.

 

As you know, I am new to OLM band and learning to understand our role as band parents as well as my new role as the Communications Director (CD)( Mr. Humpal is good at these fancy titles!).

Since I work until 7pm on meeting days, I will communicate with you primarily through email. I promise you that I will not inundate your in boxes:) 

 

I would like to collate your contact information (I know you have given this information earlier. Please one more time!) and other details about what you envision for our band through this google form below: 

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XoP192kgHqvh9QKwgPPtLkBlEPA8ahhF_3YENcQyOZU/viewform?usp=send_form

Mr. Humpal and I invite ideas and proposals for the layout plan for our band room. Once the layout is finalized with Mrs. Blackburn's approval, I will send out a Doodle scheduler poll to determine the suitable time for us to come together to get the room organized. It will count towards volunteer hours. Our target is to get this finished by December. Based on the number of volunteers, we could accomplish this in one or two weekends, I hope. 

 

I greatly appreciate your response at the earliest. Thanks for all your love and support for our school and the children.

God bless you immeasurably,
Regards

Maria Kasipalli (Maria Radhika Albert)

SEPTEMBER BAND MEETING

Hello music program,

I hope everyone is well settled in the swing of things now. 

 

There was a super fun pool party Saturday with lots of food (thank you band parents very much).

 

This Thursday is the music program booster meeting from 6:40-8:10 pm in the band room.  

 

A flier went home at the beginning of the month and again all this week.  

 

We would like at least one adult representative from each family in attendance even if you have no intention of becoming a staff member.  

 

All adults present will receive volunteer hours.

Jesus Christ is Lord, Bj

Mandatory Meeting / Uniform Fitting

Hello music program,

There was a flier which went home this week in regards to the mandatory meeting on Thursday, September 4th from 6:40 to 8:40 pm in the band room.

We would like to fit the students for a band uniform and get some information out regarding upcoming performances, competitions and events.

We may be able to dismiss students early but that would depend on a few things:
      arrival time of the students (first come first serve),
     number of students present,
     number of helpful adults present,
     how well students follow instructions,
     how long each student takes to get dressed,
     how well behaved the students are, etc.

It might make things go a little faster if your child can wear a modest outfit with no buttons, pockets, sleeves or collars (like P.E. clothes?) which will allow them to slip in and out of their band uniform without needing to leave the room.  

If any of you are available to stay the whole time to help move things along, it would be much appreciated.

   

Also emailed was the uniform agreement.  If you are able, please print one out & fill in the appropriate information prior to the meeting.  

 

You're welcome to bring your checkbook as we will be asking for a $25 donation made out to OLM for the cleaning, maintenance and usage fee for the uniforms.  

 

There is also some used band shoes for sale at a discounted rate of $10 if you'd rather not spend more money on new ones.  

 

I included information in an attachment about the shoes  in the email.  It's possible you might be able to find a better deal online but be sure they are specifically the "Pinnacle Marching Shoe" by "Style Plus" in black or "The IMPULSE Guard and Dance Shoe-White" also by "Style Plus".  

 

If I can get 8 or more to agree to a bulk order of new shoes, we could make a single purchase with the band account and save a little on the new shoes with a bulk rate discount.  I would just need your child's shoe size and a $15 down payment made out to OLM (the remaining balance will be determined by the total number of shoes ordered).

 

I know adding another purchase to everything else you're already doing is stressful so we can accept a few partial payments, or if you prefer a total payment at a later date however, the sooner the better. 

 

We're only allowed one fundraiser a year and that's not until February so we could use all the help we can get.

 

I'm excited about how much God has blessed this little music program this year.  We have more than doubled since last year!  With your help and especially prayers, we can continue to grow in ability and success.

Jesus Christ is Lord,

Bj

WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE

Hello music program,

Well, we had a pretty good turn-out with around 25 students confirmed for music classes.  

 

Sorry this is a little late notice for some of you but, I think I hammered out a feasible schedule.  Please note, if I neglected to mention your child's name, or it's listed in the wrong class, please reply or call and have your child show up to the appropriate class day & time and I'll make the correction.  Also, if you're aware of a time or transportation conflict, please let me know that as well right away.  I still might be able to shuffle a few classes to accommodate.

         God Bless,

                Bj

Weekly Schedule

For the Music Program

Monday: 2:40-3:40 pm marching band

Flutes:  Addyson & Teresa,

clarinets: Jourrdenett & Arturo,

trumpet: Diego,

bells: Jacob

 

Mon: 3:40-5:00 pm drum set #1 & 2

#1’s - Vinnie & Tyler S. 

 #2’s - Tiare & Kourosh

 

Tues: 2:40-3:40 pm drumline

Brison, Caden, Colby, Ian, Jonathan, Sabastien, Anjelique

 

Tues: 3:40-4:40 pm colorguard

Kyley, Alana, Emilia, Mariana

 

Wed:  2:40-3:40 pm guitar

Addyson, Gabriella, Gio, Alexa, Madison, Sydney, Benicio, Arturo, Diego

 

Wed:  3:40-4:40 pm keyboard

Hallie, Joann, Kyley, Jonathan, Michael, Tyler N.

 

Wed:  4:40-6:00 pm drum set #3 & 1

#3’s - Grace & Mathew 

#1’s - Vinnie & Tyler S.

 

Thur: 2:40-3:40 pm make up session

Everyone may attend.

 

Thur: 3:40-4:40 pm Beginning Band

Addyson, Jourrdenett, Teresa, Jacob

 

Thur: 4:40-5:40 pm drumline / colorguard

drumline:  Brison, Caden, Colby, Ian, Jonathan, Sabastien, Anjelique  

colorguard:  Kyley, Alana, Emilia, Mariana

 

Thur: 5:40-6:40 pm intermediate guitar

Arturo& Diego

 

 

Fri: 2:40-3:40 pm beginning guitar

Addyson, Gabriella, Gio, Alexa, Madison, Sydney, Benicio,

 

Fri: 3:40-4:40 pm keyboard

Hallie, Joann, Kyley, Michael, Tyler N.

 

Fri: 4:40-5:40 pm intermediate band

Jonathan, Arturo & Diego

 

Fri: 5:40-7:00 pm drum set #2 & 3

#2’s - Tiare & Kourosh  

#3’s - Grace & Mathew

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Hello,

I have the first week of school music program schedule for you now.  This information will also be sent home in a flier with your child this week (please note attachment).  All students who want to participate in the music program this season should show up to their respective days (rookies and veterans).  

 

These will be informational classes for the rookies but students with experience should plan on bringing their instrument and prepare to do a demonstration on their instrument for a quick try-out.

 

Wednesday after school:

Drums, percussion,

drumline & drum set

 

Thursday after school:

Colorguard, letter carriers, drum major & majorette

 

Friday after school:

All other instruments, keyboard, guitar, sax, trumpet, flute, clarinet, trombone, French horn, baritone, tenor sax, bass clarinet, tuba, etc.

 

Open to all students.  This schedule will be the first week of school only.  The twice-a-week class schedule will start the second week of school.  Only students who have played their instrument for at least one school year need to bring their instruments and a prepared piece for a short try-out.

   

Please let me know this week if you can determine any time conflicts starting next week which you or your child might have. Please consider every week day from Monday through Friday, any time from 2:40 to 6:40 pm.