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E-Mails: April 2010
HS Spring Concert & Sccoter Raffle Tickets
April 30, 2010
- Just a reminder that the HS Spring Concerts are Sun. May 2 at 2:30 pm
- Please turn in your scooter raffle tickets and money to Kim Johnson ASAP.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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Concert Correction
April 30, 2010
Update from Mr. Wetmore
Report time is 2:00 pm; concert is 2:30 pm.
Sorry for the confusion!
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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HS Spring Concert – Sun. May 2
April 30, 2010
Don't forget the Spring HS concert—Sun. May 2 at 2:30 pm
Also, please bring your scooter raffle tickets to turn in to Kim Johnson
See you Sun.!
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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IESA Contest – Volunteer Schedule etc.
April 26, 2010
Attached is the volunteer schedule for Sat. 5/1. If you are not able to work as planned, please contact Barb or myself ASAP so that a replacement can be found. Shortages will make it difficult for the event to run smoothly.
Things You'll Need to Know
- All volunteers need to arrive 10 minutes before their shift begins and should check in at the contest office (Mrs. Palmer's room, #151, across from Band/Choir). When you check in you will need to confirm your arrival, obtain your nametag and clarify any additional information.
- Duties of the Day
- Greeter: (at circle drive entrance) Greets all schools as they arrive, connects groups with student guides, directs to homeroom (gym). Schools should not enter the doors to the gym but those immediately to the left – no stairs (Entrance is labeled "N"). Only school groups and their chaperones may enter this entrance. All others must enter through the auditorium doors on the East side.
- Stage Crew: Will set up the stage for each group prior to their performance. Last crew will set up for HS concert on Sun.
- Door Monitors:
- A = Auditorium
- Volunteer 1 = Admission Table: Only directors, chaperones, and performing groups will get in without admission fees. All other parents, friends, and spectators must enter at the auditorium entrance and pay the admission fees. Students must stay in their uniforms to observe other performing groups—their uniform is their "Pass". If they change out of their uniforms, they will be asked to pay admission. These are IESA rules.
Admission Fees:
- Adults: $2.00
- Students: $1.00
- Volunteer(s) 2 = Auditorium Door Monitor: Check for paid admissions (hand stamp), close doors just prior to group performance. After a performance begins, the door should only be opened at the conclusion of the performance. (Again, IESA rule). Please also check in with the judges periodically to see if they need anything (pencils sharpened, coffee, water etc.)
- Volunteer 1 = Admission Table: Only directors, chaperones, and performing groups will get in without admission fees. All other parents, friends, and spectators must enter at the auditorium entrance and pay the admission fees. Students must stay in their uniforms to observe other performing groups—their uniform is their "Pass". If they change out of their uniforms, they will be asked to pay admission. These are IESA rules.
- L = Library Door Monitor: Check for paid admissions (hand stamp), close doors just prior to group performance. After a performance begins, the door can only be opened after the performance is completed. (Again, IESA rule). Please also check in with the judges periodically to see if they need anything (pencils sharpened, coffee, water etc.)
- A = Auditorium
- Ratings Runner: Take ratings etc. from performance site to contest office (A= auditorium; L= library).
- Home Room Monitors: Supervise groups in the homeroom (gym); provide directions to groups as needed. Please remind all schools that warm-up/playing is not allowed in the homeroom area.
- Cleanup: Will be done in each area by the last shift.
If you have problems accessing the schedule or have other questions, please contact:
- Cheryl McGowan via email or 833-1930
- Barb Coker via email or 833-1450
Thanks in advance for all your help to make this event successful!
Change Challenge Update
April 26, 2010
This is the final week of the change challenge! The students have done a tremendous job.
Wind Symphony's big change contribution put us over the $1,000 mark.
| Change for Change Update, Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Place | Total Collected |
Ensemble |
| 1st | 303.50 | Wind Symphony |
| 2nd | 230.92 | 7th grade band |
| 3rd | 196.24 | Concert band |
| 4th | 180.27 | 6th grade band |
| 5th | 136.14 | 8th grade band |
| Total | 1,047.07 | |
| Change for Change Update, This Week | ||
|---|---|---|
| Collected | Ensemble | |
| 7.00 | 6th grade band | |
| 3.50 | 7th grade band | |
| 12.24 | 8th grade band | |
| 21.16 | Concert band | |
| 105.82 | Wind Symphony | |
The group with the largest total at the end of this week gets an ice cream party before the end of school.
Thanks for all you help!
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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Spring Trip Updates
April 21, 2010
- Student Accounts – Please check your student's account on the band web site to be sure that their trip costs have been paid in full. Web site reflects payments received through 4/13. Costs must be paid in full prior to departure on 5/7. If you need alternate arrangements, please contact Mr. Wetmore.
- Chaperone Costs – Costs for chaperones will be $160.00 per person. The cost is more this year because we have fewer students paying for the buses. If this poses an issue for you, please contact Mr. Wetmore.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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IESA Contest Volunteers Needed
April 21, 2010
Contest is Sat. May 1 and we need LOTS of volunteers to make this event flow smoothly. We have heard from a few parents, but need many more!
Here are the shifts:
- 7:45-9:30 am
- 9:30-11:00 am
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- 12:30 pm - finish (about 2:30 pm)
Macomb Performance times
- 9:00 am – 8th grade band
- 9:00 am – 7th grade choir
- 10:00 am – 8th grade choir
- 10:00 am – 7th grade band
- 11:00 am – Swing Choir
It's a great day, and you get to visit with other music parents and hear your child perform. Please say you can help. We may not have received your form (is it still in a backpack or locker?). Please send a response to me or Barb Coker ASAP. Tell us your shift preference with 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Saturday, May 1, Music Contest
April 21, 2010
Parents:
Attached is the schedule and info for Music Contest on Saturday, May 1, here at school. This is a required performance and has been on the calendar from the beginning of the year. If you have friends from other communities, check their performance times and support them as well. Hope to see many of you here. Thank you for supporting music in our school.
Doug Mattsey
6-8 Grade Band
Macomb CUSD 185
1525 S. Johnson
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-6254
Change Challenge Update
April 19, 2010
Concert Band's heavy change container brought in the highest amount contributed in one week with $142.24 and 7th grade was full of bills for a weekly total of $113.19. 6th grade contributed $47.41 (and it weighed 33 lbs), 8th grade $47.82 and Wind Symphony $12.85.
| Change for Change Update, Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Place | Total Collected |
Ensemble |
| 1st | 227.42 | 7th grade band |
| 2nd | 197.68 | Wind Symphony |
| 3rd | 175.08 | Concert band |
| 4th | 173.27 | 6th grade band |
| 5th | 123.90 | 8th grade band |
A total of $897.35. Awesome, two uniforms from just our change. Now just two weeks left. Who will have and ice cream party Will we be able to fund three uniforms Or maybe four
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
PS – Be sure to sell your scooter raffle tickets! More tickets can be obtained from Becky Pumo at Pumo Insurance. The winner of the raffle will be announced at the band dinner dance on Sat. Aug 14th. (Mark your calendars!)
Last Chance to Order a Corbinstock T-shirt
April 18, 2010
Monday, April 19 4:00 pm is the cut off to order your Corbinstock t-shirt (see photo below). Price is $8.00. Check should be written to Macomb Band Boosters.
If you miss that deadline, contact Carol Pircon to discuss an order.
PS – Thanks to all the parents and students who helped with the Organization Contest on Fri. We could not have done it without you!
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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Corbinstock – Upcoming Band Fund Raiser
April 15, 2010
Corbinstock is an annual WIU benefit concert sponsored by Corbin Hall to support the Macomb community. This year's event is planned for Thursday, May 6th from 5:30 to 10:30 pm The group has chosen to donate the profits from this year's event to our uniform drive. (Last year they raised $7,000).
The event will be held in the parking lot north of Corbin/in the grassy area near the tennis courts. They will have a number of bands, some student bands other regionally known bands.
The group is selling commemorative t-shirts (see photo below). Many of our students have expressed interest in purchasing one. This would also be an excellent way to advertise the event.
Shirt orders will be taken tomorrow (Fri. 4/16) at contest (in the contest office). The price is $8 now, if ordered later or purchased at the concert, $10. Sizes: S, M, L, XL,XXL. Please make checks payable to Band Boosters.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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HS Contest Update
April 15, 2010
- Concession volunteers are needed for 7-8 and 8-9 shifts. If you can assist in this area please contact Kelly Fitzgerald via email. Volunteers for other areas and times should still contact Sean O'Donnell-Brown ASAP.
- Updated Schedule – The schedule has changed slightly, revised version attached.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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Spring Trip Reminder and more
April 14, 2010
Parents:
- Spring Trip – The HS Spring trip is only 3 weeks away! The latest student account information has been posted to the band website. Please check your student's status and submit any remaining payments ASAP. Chaperone costs are to be finalized very soon.
- Musical Band – If your student participated in the band as part of the musical, please make sure that all components of the marching uniform he/she used have been returned to the band room by no later than Mon. 4/19. They will be taken to the cleaners at that time.
- Volunteers Needed – Many volunteers are still needed for the HS Organization Contest Fri. 4/16. A list of duties and time slots are posted on the web site. Please email Sean O'Donnell Brown if you van assist in any way. Cookies and brownies (packaged in sandwich bags) are needed for sale at the concession stand. Please bring your donation to the Band room Fri. am or to the commons after school on Fri.
Thanks in advance for you help!
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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HS Contest on Fri. 4/16
April 13, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Friday's MHS Organization Contest
The Macomb High School band and choir programs are hosting Organization Contest this Friday, April 16, and we need volunteers to help in a variety of areas from 1:30 to 11:30 pm
To see Friday's schedule, click the "volunteers needed" link in the Web Alert section of any band or choir website page (MacombBands.org or MacombChoirs.org) or visit the volunteer page on the band website
If you can help, please e-mail Sean O'Donnell-Brown. In your e-mail, please indicate the time(s) that you are willing to volunteer as well as whether you have a preference for helping in a band- or a choir-specific capacity (see the schedule headings and designated band/choir times in the Homeroom Monitors [H/R Mon.] column of the schedule).
If you are bringing bakery items, please package them for sale (ziplock sandwich bag) and drop them in the band room Fri. am or in the commons Fri. after school.
We will need many volunteers. Thanks in advance for your help!
IESA Organizational Contest
April 12, 2010
We need your help!
Macomb will be hosting the IESA Organizational Contest on Sat. May 1. This event requires the efforts of many volunteers.
I have attached the volunteer request form and the performance schedule to assist you in your planning.
Please return the volunteer form via email to either Barb Coker or myself or return it in paper format to either Mr. Mattsey or Mrs. Stegall by no later than Thurs. 4/15. Your child received this form at school, as well; so may have already brought it home to you.
I know this is a very busy time of year for everyone. Any time you can contribute to this process would be greatly appreciated.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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Band Booster Meeting – Tues. 4/13
April 12, 2010
Booster Meeting
I have attached the March Booster minutes and this week's agenda for your reference. We hope you can join us Tues. 4/13 at 7:00 pm in the HS band room. There's a lot going on and we need your help.
Change Challenge Update
Wind Symphony must really want some ice cream; they brought in $95.44 this week.
| Change for Change Update, Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Place | Total Collected |
Ensemble |
| 1st | 184.83 | Wind Symphony |
| 2nd | 125.86 | 6th grade band |
| 3rd | 114.23 | 7th grade band |
| 4th | 76.08 | 8th grade band |
| 5th | 32.84 | Concert band |
| Change for Change Update, This Week | ||
|---|---|---|
| Collected | Ensemble | |
| 52.02 | 6th grade band | |
| 0.81 | 7th grade band | |
| 45.40 | 8th grade band | |
| 17.08 | Concert band | |
| 95.44 | Wind Symphony | |
Scooter Raffle
Keep selling those tickets! Interest in the scooter raffle has been positive. Keep spreading the word. Tickets can be purchased from any band family or at Pumo Insurance. The winner will be drawn at the Sat. 8/14 Dinner Dance at WIU.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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DVD/CD Combo
April 7, 2010
Don't forget to order your DVD/CD Combo. See attachment for details.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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Change for Change Update
April 7, 2010
This past week the 7th grade band contributed $66.85 to take them into 1st place in our band change competition. The totals after two weeks:
| Change for Change Update | ||
|---|---|---|
| Place | Total Collected |
Ensemble |
| 1st | 113.42 | 7th grade band |
| 2nd | 89.39 | Wind Symphony |
| 3rd | 73.84 | 6th grade band |
| 4th | 30.68 | 8th grade band |
| 5th | 8.83 | Concert band |
Remember, the band that raises the most money by the end of April gets an ice cream party before the end of the school year.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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IHSA Organizational Contest Fri. 4/16
April 6, 2010
Volunteers Needed
Macomb will be hosting the ISHA (high school) Organizational contest on Fri. 4/16. We need lots of volunteers to make this event successful.
At this time we need the following:
- Cookie or brownie donations (to be packaged 2 per package for quick sale). Please bring them to the band room Fri. 4/16 am or to the commons after school
- Concession volunteers (shifts will begin at 4:00 pm and will last at least 1 hour). If you can help in this area, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald via email ASAP
If you are interested in helping in any other way with this event, please contact Sean O'Donnell-Brown.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.
Band Ways and Means
April 6, 2010
Please join us for a Band Ways and Means meeting at the Old Dairy on Monday, April 12th at 6:00 pm We will be going over our list of businesses to contact, following up with the businesses, upcoming fund raisers, and some new ideas. Thanks for all your support
IESA Band & Choir Organization Contest
April 1, 2010
As you may be are aware, the IESA Band/Choir (Organization) Contest for area schools is coming up on Saturday May 1st. Macomb will host the event which requires the efforts of many volunteers.
I have attached the volunteer request form and the performance schedule to assist you in your planning.
Please return the volunteer form via email to either Barb Coker or myself or return it in paper format to either Mr. Mattsey or Mrs. Stegall by no later than Thurs. 4/15. Your child received this form at school, as well; so may have already brought it home to you.
I know this is a very busy time of year for everyone. Any time you can contribute to this process would be greatly appreciated.
Cheryl McGowan
Barb Coker
Band Boosters/Choir Boosters
Band Items
April 1, 2010
Band Parents-
I hope the start of your extended weekend is off on a positive note. Because of the short week, I wanted to send a few items your way to help with the transition back on Tuesday.
- Lesson schedule attached – Please have your student check the schedule for lessons. Some choir students will need to bring instruments on Tuesday.
- Kids did well with practice records last quarter, even with all the missing days, interruptions, etc. Attached are the 4th qtr sheets for your benefit.
- Summer Music Camp info attached – This is a great opportunity for your student to learn/continue to hone musical skills and meet a ton of new friends. Boosters can help with a small scholarship to lessen the cost burden and the Performing Arts Society has monies set aside as well. Deadline for applications is soon so act fast.
Enjoy the time together with your kids. Do something fun.
Doug Mattsey
6-8 Grade Band
Macomb CUSD 185
1525 S. Johnson
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-6254
Band Booster Elections
March 31, 2010
According to our constitituion (see below) the Macomb Band Boosters nominating committee will present their slate of nominees for the 2010-2011 executive board at the April meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 13. After the slate has been presented, nominations for these positions will be taken from the floor. Please plan on attending and having your voice heard.
Article VII: Elections
Section 1 – A nominating committee chairperson shall be appointed by the president at the regular March meeting each year. The committee chairperson shall select a committee and present a slate of nominees at the April meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor after the report of the nominating committee.
Section 2 – Officers shall be elected at the annual general meeting.
Section 3 – A majority vote of the members present, including one director, shall constitute an election.
Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters
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