WEEKLY NEWS: November 17 - November 23, 2019
FROM DIRECTOR MUTH
CONCERT BAND FAMILIES-
Practice Log #1 is due 11-18-19 by 4pm.
Scale Test #1 will be this Friday over the E Major Scale. Please make sure you are memorized.
Seating Test for 2nd Trimester will be handed out on 11-18-19. Seating test will be on assigned days November 25-26.
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Students will receive Holiday Festival information before we go on Thanksgiving break. This will include rehearsal schedules and show schedules. Please use the information HERE for early Holiday Festival Ticket Ordering which starts Monday 11/18 for parents of performers.
Concert Band Families are reminded to check charms or canvas for information about concert and events that are up coming.
Solo and Ensemble Forms are due November 25th to Mr. Muth. Please hand directly to Mr. Muth. Please click HERE for the form to register.
Pep Band-
Pep Band starts November 22nd. Please click HERE for information and the form to register. We need lots of students to come out and play.
Jazz Band-
Students wishing to participate in Studio Jazz, our extra-curricular Jazz Program should contact Director Peter Lutrull. Please click HERE for general information and HERE for audition materials.
Winter Winds-
Winter Winds forms are now PAST DUE! If you have not turned in your commitment form or filled out your online forms the last day to do so is Friday, November 22nd. At this time final numbers will be sent so we can start working on drill.
Click HERE for the link to all Winds Info.
The 1st Winds Payment is now PAST DUE! Please make sure you have paid your 1st payment before Thanksgiving Break, or you have contacted winter program administrator Dave Shinault to set-up a payment plan.
It’s times to fit uniforms for Winds. Dates for fittings will be sent out this week.
If you are not on the winds remind please join by clicking HERE.
Holiday Music Ensembles at Craft Show-
We still need groups to play at the Craft Show on the 23rd please sign-up with Mr. Muth this week. He can get you set-up with music and an ensemble.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
The Holiday Craft Show is THIS SATURDAY, November 23rd! Sign ups for volunteers have been posted (please see below). We do request that every student and at least one additional family member sign up to work a shift at the Craft Show. The Craft Show benefits the general band funds - and we need everyone to continue to make it the tremendous success it has been in the past. Plus, if you work the craft show, you can shop before or after your shift with free admission! Students can also count these hours towards any volunteer requirements, just have them see Maura or Lisa on show day for signatures for their volunteer hours. There are lots of different types of needs, from donating cookies, to helping vendors, to working concessions. Each year the most positive feedback about our show has been how awesome our volunteers are - please help us continue this tradition! The following links are where we still need help!
Friday Night 11/22:
Volunteer Hospitality Donations
Saturday 11/23:
Concessions and Vendor Lunch
Craft Show early morning 5:45am-9am
Craft Show early afternoon 11:45am-4pm
Craft Show late afternoon 3:45pm-7pm
Craft Show Social Media Contests
Who loves free stuff, friendship and the holidays? In our "Friends Day Out" contest we are giving away 4 free admission tickets to our November 23rd Holiday Craft Show plus free coffee and donuts for four as well as the highly sought after reserved parking spot near the craft show entrance. You can bring your friends and make as many runs to your car for stashing all of those awesome holiday finds! Here's how to enter:
1. Like our "Westfield Band Booster's Holiday Craft Show" Facebook page.
2. Comment on the post to be entered in the giveaway
It's that easy!
Other important information:
All entries must be made by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The winner will be chosen completely by random by a computerized random generator
The winner will be announced on the Westfield Band Booster's Holiday Craft Show page on Thursday, November 21, 2019
While you are welcome to share this giveaway with friends and family, only individuals who comment on this post and like the page will be eligible to win.
If you are the winning recipient and cannot attend the craft show you can make arrangements with us to gift your winnings to another attendee of your choice.
We appreciate your support!#wbbholidaycraftshow #friendsdayout
Please email Maura at craftshow@westfieldbandboosters.org if you have any questions.
BUTTER BRAIDS
The Butter Braid fundraiser started Monday, November 11 & ends Monday, November 25! If you haven’t had a Butter Braid they are AMAZING! They are super simple to make - thaw overnight, bake & serve. Butter braids will make a wonderful breakfast for your holiday guests! Remember that each Butter Braid your student sells earns funds for their personal band account & the overall band account! Please check out all the details HERE.
CONCESSIONS
Kim needs all hands on deck on Tuesday Nov 19th at 6:15pm to help move all the drinks, food, and supplies from Riverview Stadium concessions to the stand inside WHS. I’ll take adults, kids, grandparents, ANYONE! There’s a lot to move and the more people and vehicles the better. Thank you!! Also, please sign up using links in the Craft Show blurb to help with concessions on November 23rd!
FROM DAVE
Rehearsals are now in full swing for the Winter Guards, Percussion and Winds seasons. Families are reminded that all student forms must be filled out in order to participate. You can access the online form HERE.
Student Fees payments are now due for all Winter Programs.
Extra-Curricular Winter Guard Varsity $700
Extra-Curricular Winter Guard JV $400
Extra-Curricular Concert Percussion $400:
Extra-Curricular Winds $350:
Extra-Curricular Concert Percussion and Winds $450.
You may choose to pay fees all at once or on the following payment schedule. If this fee is a hardship or you need to make other payment arrangements, please contact Winter Program Director Dave Shinault at shinaultd@wws.k12.in.us.
Tuesday, November 19th Varsity $150 JV $150
Tuesday, December 10th Varsity $150 JV $150
Tuesday, January 7th Varsity $150 JV $100
Tuesday, January 21st Varsity $150
Tuesday, February 4th Varsity $100
Friday, November 8th Winds $150
Friday, December 6th Winds $100
Friday, January 10th Winds $100
Friday, November 15th Percussion $150
Friday, December 6th Percussion $100
Friday, January 10th Percussion $100
Friday, February 7th Percussion $50 or Percussion and Winds $100
Students and Families are reminded that all Winter Programs Forms and Money need to be turned in to Dave Shinault or their Director and not the Brown Box.
FROM EMMA
Winter Guard forms are due this Monday, 11/18!
The first payment for Winter Guard is due this Tuesday, 11/19.
Please see info from Dave regarding links to form and payment.
THIS WEEK
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Thursday...
Friday... Craft Show Set Up
Saturday... HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
COMING UP
November 23rd - Holiday Craft Show
November 25th - Butter Braid Sale Ends
December 10th - Butter Braid Pick Up
December 13th and 14th - WHS Holiday Festival
January 11th - Jazz Supper Club
January 18th - Shamrock Showcase