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September 24, 2009
This Week's News
- October Parking Calendar Delayed. Due to an event addition at the Sommet Center, the October calendar that was scheduled to be released Tuesday (yesterday) was delayed. Volunteers are asked to verify their volunteer times as soon as possible AFTER SEEING THE NEW CALENDAR with call times. Please look for the calendar late Thursday or Friday.
- Community Pep Rally Friday, Sept. 25. The band has been asked to perform at a Hillwood Neighborhood Community pep rally Friday before the game. Students should be in the Rehearsal Hall by 5:00 PM dressed in full uniform. The students will then march to the Hillwood Presbyterian Church (across the street from Hillwood High School on Hickory Valley Road for the pep rally. The students will then head back to the rehearsal hall to get ready for the game. Front ensemble members will remain at the band hall to assemble instruments for loading, etc.
- Football Game vs. Stratford. Band members will be wearing FULL Dress Uniforms for the game. We will be providing our famous hospitality for the Stratford band, staff, and chaperones during the 3rd quarter. Hillwood has become well known for its generous hospitality. This goes beyond providing snacks for the visiting band, it includes the presentation of the light snack buffet, the respect shown to the other band, and the cordial conversation during the break.
We will be serving cookies not used for last week's game, so nothing additional is needed.
- Two Competitions at Columbia Saturday, Sept. 26. This will be a VERY long day with two competitions. An abbreviated schedule is included below and the full gig sheet is attached.
Please make sure your band member is dressed in his/her FIELD UNIFORM and ON THE FIELD no later than 8:00 AM Saturday morning. This means band members may need to arrive by 7:30 AM to gather their things. The rehearsal hall will open at 7:15 AM.
- Now Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, and PayPal. Band fees can now be paid by using a variety of methods through PayPal. Don't forget donations! We have a place for that now, too. Visit the HHS Band website at http://www.hillwoodband.com/ to see (and use) them.
- Fundraising Opportunities:
- Smart Cards (contact Ms. Andi DeJarnette at adejarnette@hotmail.com)
- City Book discount coupons (contact Ms. Andi DeJarnette at adejarnette@hotmail.com)
- Kroger cards (contact Mrs. Jody Gregory)
- Central Parking (email parking@hillwoodband.com)
Commentary
From Mr. Chester
Look for Gig Sheets are attached; below is an abbreviated version. Plan on Saturday to be a long day.
Friday Information:
Call Time: 5:00 PM CDT
Location: Hillwood High School Band Rehearsal Hall
Dress: Hillwood Band Formal Dress Uniform
Performance Times: Game begins at 7:00 PM CDT. Half time performance will occur approximately between 7:45 PM and 8:15 PM.
Estimated End Time: 10:15 PM CDT or sooner
Students will be responsible for helping cleaning the band room. STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED ONLY AFTER EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DONE.
Saturday Information:
The rehearsal hall doors will open at 7:15 AM. Students should be dressed in FIELD UNIFORMS and have instruments cleaned and ready to go. At 8:00 AM students should be "arched up" ready for the downbeat. We'll need plenty of extra hands available by 10:30 AM to help the band members load the truck.
Students need to have a lunch packed - they will be given plenty of time to rest, hydrate, eat, and dress before departure at 11:30 AM. We should arrive back to Hillwood High School around 11:45 PM. ALL BAND MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO UNLOAD AND CLEAN BEFORE THEY ARE DISMISSED. We'll try to make this happen quickly, but we can always use parent helpers.
Estimated Timeline for Saturday below.
7:15 AM - Band rehearsal hall doors open
8:00 AM - Call Time - Athletic Field for rehearsal IN FIELD UNIFORMS
10:30 AM - Load truck
10:30 AM - Students dress in "halves"
11:30 AM - Departure Time
1:00 PM - Arrive at Columbia High School
2:20 PM - Band warm-up time #1
3:00 PM - Band Performance time #1
3:50 PM - Awards (Field Conductors only)
5:03 PM - Band warm-up time #2
5:39 PM - Band Performance time #2
9:46 PM - Awards (select students only)
10:30 PM - Departure time (dependent on contest end time)
11:45 PM - Arrival at Hillwood High School
Additional Comments
Hello!
Saturday will be a VERY long day. Make sure your band student has plenty of snacks and money. If you are attending, make sure you have enough money to pay for your entry to the contest.
For our new parents, uniform "halves" consist of the black bib pants, the Hillwood High School Band issued black under armor shirt, black socks (at least mid-calf), and black band marching shoes. Jackets are left in the uniform bags and carried separately.
There are usually vendor kiosks at competitions where band members can purchase memorabilia. It is not required to purchase these items, but we want to make sure you child has enough money for food.
Which reminds me . please, please, please send enough money for food and snacks, or send a lunch kit with your student. We have has students in the past show up for all day events with nothing to eat or drink. Of course we don't let them starve, but it does make other parents and band members uncomfortable.
Saturday will be full of activity. If you are available to help, come on by. Before and after we do have to load and unload the equipment truck, clean up after ourselves in the busses and school, and just put things away. At the competition we'll have to unload and set out the equipment so that it is easy for the band members to get to their things.
As there is "concert etiquette" for concert performances in the Spring time, there is "marching band etiquette" during marching season. This time is pretty regimented. When your child is in line in full uniform, you should not approach them unless you are assisting with official band business. When the band members are walking in line, you should not expect to be allowed to "break ranks." (This means passing through while they are walking by.)
We have been working diligently on our Hillwood reputation for several years now and parents AND students are expected to act appropriately when representing the Hillwood High School Band.
Hope you can come see the kids compete at Columbia Saturday!
Cindy F
Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Sep 22 (Tue) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Sep 23 (Wed) - Sectionals (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Sep 24 (Thu) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Sep 25 (Fri) - Football vs. Stratford
- Community Pep Rally (TBA)
Sep 26 (Sat) - COMPETITION: MTSBOA & CIMC at Columbia
Sep 29 (Tue) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Sep 30 (Wed) - Sectionals (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Oct 1 (Thu) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Oct 2 (Fri) - Football vs. Antioch
Oct 3 (Sat) - COMPETITION: TRI at Overton
OCTOBER
Oct 6 (Tue) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Oct 7 (Wed) - Sectionals (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Oct 8 (Thu) - Rehearsal (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) SPECIAL TIME CHANGE
Oct 9 (Fri) - Football @ Hunter's Lane
Oct 10 (Sat) - COMPETITION: MTSBDC at Forrest
Oct 13 (Tue) - Rehearsal (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
- Booster Meeting (6:00 PM)
Oct 14 (Wed) - Sectionals (3:30 PM - 5:00 PM)
Oct 15 (Thu) - Football vs. Cane Ridge (Senior Night)
Oct 16 (Fri) - Metro Planning Day (no school)
The Hillwood High School Band
400 Davidson Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Phone: 615.353.2050
Email: bandboosters@hillwoodband.com
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Cindy Franco and Shirley Dansby,
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