WEEKLY NEWS: January 10 - 16, 2021
FROM DIRECTOR MUTH
SOLO & ENSEMBLE:
Solo and ensemble information has gone out to students in band class. Forms (found HERE) are due January 20th. Please email Mr. Muth With any questions.
WINTER PROGRAMS:
1. Calendars & Google Drive: To stay connected to all of our winter programs visit the updated winter calendars and Google drives linked below:
2. Remind Sign-Up: All parents are encouraged to sign up for the Remind. Subscribing to a Winter Program remind will allow you to receive program updates, changes and news.
3. Winter Winds Saturday Camp Change: On Saturday January 16th our winds camp will be from 12pm to 9pm in the South Gym at the Middle School. Students will have a dinner break from 5pm - 6pm and will need to either bring their dinner with them or have something brought to them. Students will not be allowed to leave to get food on that day.
4. Guard Contest: Next week’s email will include sign-ups for working the WHS Guard contest on 2-13-20. This is a reminder that ALL winter program students are required to work a shift. There will be volunteer training on 2-12-20.
5. Winter Winds Parent Volunteers: Next week’s email will include information for those of you that signed-up to volunteer for winds this season
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6. Winter Winds Uniform Fitting: We will be fitting pants for winds on Tuesday and Thursday of this week. Woodwinds will be fitted on Tuesday starting at 5:30 and Brass will be fitted on Thursday starting at 5:30.
FROM MEGAN
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE CHANGE: On Saturday Jan. 16, Regional A will rehearse from 12-4pm at WMS. A Guard will rehearse 4-9pm at WMS.
Please mark your calendars for our last two tarp painting days. At 10 am on Sunday, January. 17 we will be painting the last A Guard tarp. At 8am on Monday, Jan. 18 we will be adding a second coat to the Regional A tarp.
FROM DAVE
Scholarships: Winter Guard International (WGI) offers academic scholarships to Seniors in Winter Guard, Percussion or Winds. Information about the scholarships may be found HERE and the application found HERE, The application deadline is March 8, 2021.
Winter Program Sponsorships: We have extended our Sponsorship drive one more week! Don’t miss an opportunity for a family or a business opportunity to sponsor our Winter Programs and have your family name or business logo on the back of our show shirts! All forms and money are due this Friday January 15th! Business and Family/Personal sponsorships are available and more information may be found HERE.
SHAMROCK SHOWCASE: FEBRUARY 13, 2021
On February 13, 2021 WHS Band and Guard will host the Indiana High School Color Guard Association for our annual Shamrock Showcase competition. We are looking for a parent committee chair that will assist us in planning and organizing of this major event. If you are interested please email Dave at shinaultd@wws.k12.in.us
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For Amazon: Visit the Amazon Smile page HERE and search for/select the Westfield Band Boosters. As you shop Amazon throughout the year, a portion of your eligible purchases will generate funds for the program.
For Kroger: Visit the Kroger Community Rewards program page HERE and add the Westfield Band Boosters (organization #11175) to your Kroger Plus Card. This does NOT impact your fuel points and there is no cost to you! Once you like the Band Boosters to your Kroger Plus Card, the program will earn funds every time you shop!
2020 FEES
1. WINTER PROGRAM FEES:
Winter program fees are now due. Payment schedules are outlined below for each of the programs.
Regional A Guard - $400
• November 13,2020 $100
• December 11,2020 $100
• January 8,2020 $100
• February 12,2020 $100
A Guard - $700
• November 13,2020 $175
• December 11,2020 $175
• January 8,2020 $175
• February 12,2020 $175
Percussion - $400
• November 13,2020 $100
• December 11,2020 $100
• January 8,2020 $100
• February 12,2020 $100
Winter Winds - $400
• November 13,2020 $100
• December 11,2020 $100
• January 8,2020 $100
• February 12,2020 $100
2. CONCERT BAND FEES:
Fees for Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony and Percussion Band were due September 4th. Listed is the payment schedule:
Friday, September 4th - $90 (if student is enrolled in all 3 trimesters)
Friday, September 4th - $60 (if student is enrolled in only 2 trimesters)
Please use a deposit slip form with all payments; these can be found outside Mr. Muth’s office or in the Google drive. Payments should be placed in an envelope with the student’s first and last name on it and dropped off in the Band Booster drop box outside of Mr. Muth’s office. You may also log into your student’s Charms account and make a payment via PayPal. If you have any questions or if you need to make other arrangements, please contact our Treasurer, Angie Davis, at treasurer@westfieldbandboosters.org
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