Band Director's UPDATE

Band Camp 2021 was a huge success!!!  The students met all the goals set forth for the week and had a great time doing so.  The band staff and I could not be more proud of

their hard work.
Thank you to our Band Camp volunteers for making 2021 a huge success:
Band Camp Coordinators: Dot Keil and Julie Rutter
Band Camp Nurses: Jennifer Hayes, Andy Betz, and Melissa McKelvey
Check-In: Melanie Senitko
Truck Driver: David Schmied, Bob Rutter
Truck Loaders/Unloaders: Molly Schmied, David Schmied, Angela Russell, Melissa McKelvey
Luggage Inspectors: Juliet Bullock, Rich Keil
Chaperones: Brenda Parker, Bob Rutter, Kate Lobley, Rick Markle, Laurie Pomerants, Rich Keil, Janna Thompson-Chordas, Aaron Young, Julie Rutter, Steve Hamm
Senior Night Chaperone: Eric Schweinhagen
If I’ve missed anyone, please let me know.  You deserve our gratitude!!!

National Night Out - Tuesday August 3 - 5:00PM - Wyman Woods
The marching band has been invited to perform at National Night Out this Tuesday, August 3 at 5:00PM.  Students may have conflicts so it is highly encouraged for students who are available.  Details are listed below.


Post-Camp Rehearsals
We have scheduled four post-camp rehearsals to keep all our hard work fresh in your students mind.  With last minute family vacations, athletics, and other events; conflicts will occur.  My only request is that any/all families communicate any conflicts which will come up with the four post camp rehearsals.
Tuesday, August 3 - 8:00-10:00PM
Thursday, August 5 - 8:00-10:00PM
Monday, August 9 - 8:00-10:00PM
Wednesday, August 11 - 8:00-10:00PM


Formal Uniform Fittings - This Week
Students will be fitted for their formal uniforms this week.  We ask that each student fill out this pre-fitting Google Form - LINK:  https://forms.gle/BHd1jqW8MTEE336G6 - This information is only used by the Uniform Fitting Team to ensure each uniform fits properly.  Please complete the form by 12:00PM (noon) on Monday, August 2.  I will send out a Remind notification as well with the link.

[[SEE BAND PARENTS UPDATE FOR PHOTO DAY INFO]]

Annual Falco Park Concert - Sunday, August 15 - 7:00PM
The last summer/before school event is the Annual Falco Park Concert in Marble Cliff.  The concert is scheduled for Sunday, August 15 at 7:00PM.  Students will wear their summer uniform including white marching shoes.  Additional details will be released the week of the concert.


2021-2022 Band Calendar
The 2021-2022 Band Calendar (Marching & Concert Bands) has been finalized.  I will send an email on Wednesday/Thursday of this week which includes the entire schedule as well as how to sync the calendar to your mobile device or Gmail/Yahoo calendars. Please look in your inbox on later this week!!!


National Night Out
Tuesday, August 3
Location: Wyman Woods
Uniform: Row Shirt, Shorts, Footwear of Choice
Bring Flip Folder
Schedule
4:00-4:30PM Instrument Pick-Up @ LMS
4:45PM Report to Wyman Woods
4:55PM Warm Up
5:00-5:20PM Performance


Upcoming Events
August
3 National Night Out - Performance 5:00PM
   Post-Camp Rehearsal 8:00-10:00PM
5 Post-Camp Rehearsal 8:00-10:00PM
9 Formal Photos 1:00PM
   Post-Camp Rehearsal 8:00-10:00PM
11 Post-Camp Rehearsal 8:00-10:00PM
15 Falco Park Concert 7:00PM
17 School Begins
20 Home vs Centennial 7:00PM Kickoff

Absence Request Form 
If your student will miss any of the Post-Camp rehearsals or performances listed above, please fill out the Absence Request Form by following this link: https://forms.gle/XquG5iHGCStYnkp97  I will receive notification of your request and respond as needed. 


Lastly, please don’t hesitate to reply to any updates or contact me via email, Twitter or by phone. 
Go Bobcats!!! 
Mr. Herrmann