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HHS BAND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 7-11, 2020

9/6/2020

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Schedule for the week September 7 - September 11
Monday – Labor Day – no class or rehearsals
Tuesday – Winds (brass and woodwinds) 4:00-5:30 pm
Wednesday – Off             
Thursday – Full Band 4:00-5:30 pm.  Load Percussion, Tubas, and large equipment on truck after rehearsal.
Friday – Game vs. Bob Jones at Milton Frank (see schedule below. )
 
Check-in link to all in-person events (students -please save on your phones!)  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HK-IsJ_ccUm9km1ZH1-9rxvrKFctLzZClscJD-6iovxUQzJWUTVGTlg5NjZaWjJMOEwwWjNBUzA2Ui4u.  Students that don’t have smart phones can still check in through a director. 
 
Gameday Information – Friday, September 11th vs. Bob Jones (senior night)
 
Schedule
5:30 pm – Truck Arrives – crew unloads
5:45 pm – All students arrive at Milton Frank and check in using the form and the temperature checks.  Leave your instrument cases in the car.
6:00 pm – After everyone checks in we will walk in the stadium and get seated.  Warm ups will only take place in the stands.
7:00 pm – Games Starts
~9:30 pm – Game ends / dismissal / load trucks
 
Uniform
Polo tucked into khaki shorts.  Tennis shoes and short socks.
 
Other information
We are planning to do a stand-still performance at halftime followed by a special ceremony honoring our seniors.
All students are expected to sit 6 feet apart at all times and wear their mask when not playing. 
Student are responsible for bringing a water jug to the game. 
Students should plan to eat before and/or after the game (not during).  We do not allow food in the band section.


Senior Night!

If you have not been contacted via email concerning senior night and you are a senior or a senior parent, please email Christy Rainey @ Christy.rainey@me.com<mailto:Christy.rainey@me.com>

Volunteer Needed: Senior Night is this Friday!  Our senior band members and their families are recognized for their contributions.  Our parent in charge of senior night is a senior parent. We need a parent willing to direct the seniors and their families on the field that night. If you are willing, please contact Christ Rainey at Christy.rainey@me.com.  Ideally, this would be someone who would be willing to be the coordinator next year.  So, a sophomore or freshman parent would be ideal, but a junior parent would be great, too. All information will be provided.  You just need a desire to help and a willingness to direct.

Directors' Notes! Stuart Tankesley & Holly Connell

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  •        HHS VS GRISSOM RE-SCHEDULED

  • The game against Grissom has been changed to Thursday, September 24th.  I do not have a confirmed location or time yet.  The week of this game, we will do a FULL Band rehearsal on Tuesday, September 22nd to prepare for the game.  Color Guard and Percussion will need to join us this rehearsal.
  • At this point, it is doubtful we will be taking any kind of band to Madison City Stadium on September 18th for the games against James Clemens.  Madison City Schools is not allowing visiting bands are this time. 




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  • The Huntsville High School Band now has an online spirit-wear store.  It will be open at certain times of the year for orders.  Our first window is from now until September 15th.  Right now, we have 2 shirt options (including this year’s show shirt!) and a HHS Band mask.  Check it out!  You can pay for shipping directly to your house or pick it up at school. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/hhs-marching-band  Thank you to Darin Miller and the boosters for helping make this possible!​

From Darin Miller, BPA President dsmiller2000@gmail.com

Thanks to everyone who attended our virtual Band Parents Association meeting on Tuesday night. After receiving the email votes we received unanimous YES on our band budget for this year. Thank you for voting.

Here is the link to the budget so that you can have it as reference during the year.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NcAA8XVy8JU5ZVE_CN-_hJn1hPFpvXLJ2doIYUaV3RU/edit?usp=sharing

Also, a very good question was raised by one of our parents about how we ensure checks and balances so that all money is accounted for and safe. Here is a list of precautions that we take to make sure everything is above board.

1. Darin, Brenda and Beth are all on all 3 accounts. BBVA checking,BBVA MM, Bryant Bank Checking
2. Brenda sends all the bank statements to Darin and Beth Monthly for review 
3. Brenda, Beth, and Darin have access to the Bryant bank check register online, as well as the Band Finance spreadsheet (where all checks, debits or money out of the Band is logged)
4. Brenda, Beth, and Darin have access to all accounts online and can see all activity

Also, we are getting quotes to make sure that people who are in touch with the money are bonded. We will keep you posted on that process as we have progress.

FUNDRAI$ING! - Chairs:  Elena Barbre ebarbare@comcast.net
& Sheri Polzin s1007k@gmail.com

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Thank you to those who have already sent in addresses for this year’s letter writing campaign! All band families who can participate are encouraged to do so.
 
Please provide us with the names and addresses of your family members, friends, and coworkers by filling out the form below (submit the form one time for each addressee). 
 
https://forms.gle/xnsZKPgXyQyP9aFe6
 
We will provide you with a postage-paid addressed envelope, a postage-paid return envelope, and a letter to personalize and send to each person, requesting financial support for our band program. 
 
For each donation we receive as a result of your letters, 50% will go to the band and 50% will go to your individual Charms account to be used for your band expenses. 
 
Your packets of letters will be available to pick up at the entrance to the band room off Billie Watkins Street on Tuesday, September 8, at 3:30 and Thursday, September 10, at 5:30. These times coincide with after school practices. If you can’t pick up during one of those times, please contact Elena Barbre at ebarbre@comcast.net to arrange another time.
 
Though this year will look different, we are committed to providing the financial support that will maintain quality experiences for our band students and their families. 
We appreciate your help. Together, we can continue the legacy of the Huntsville High School Band!
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