E-Mails: September 2010

Chaperones Needed for WIU Classic on Sat. 10/9

September 30, 2010

At least 6 more chaperones are needed for the WIU Classic on Sat. 10/10. Interested volunteers would need to ride the buses from school and back. Time is yet to be determined. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kelly Fitzgerld via e-mail at tkfitz@macomb.com

Thanks!

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Homecoming Parade Update

September 30, 2010

Calling all Band Supporters

During the Homecoming parade tomorrow (4:00 pm Fri. 10/1), the marching band will pay a special tribute to MidAmerica National Bank for their tremendous support during our recent uniform drive. Please come watch the parade from the MidAmerica corner to show our gratitude to all the Mid America staff.

If you cannot make the parade, don't forget the football game at 7:00 pm

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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6-8 Band News

September 24, 2010

Here is the latest 6-8 band news.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Marching Band Updates

September 15, 2010

Uniform Fees Still Needed

(Please check for your student and submit payment ASAP)

  • J. Alton – $12.25
  • J. Axley – $2.25
  • C. Bloom – $12.25
  • J. Johnson – $15
  • C. Locke – $2.25
  • A. Seymore – $10
  • E. Seymore – $10
  • D. Thornton – $10
  • S. Whitaker – $10

Morton Competition

Students: Permission Form – Due today 9/15 (sent via email 9/14)

Chaperones: All must complete a volunteer form ASAP (available on the band website in downloads)

Pit Crew Volunteers Needed

We still need volunteers to help move and set up pit equipment and podiums at each home football game and at our competitions. This elite group will be known "The Pit Crew". Volunteers will receive a souvenir t-shirts and our undying gratitude! Please contact Mr. Wetmore ASAP if you can assist with this project.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Morton Itinerary

September 14, 2010

Attached is the itinerary for our competition in Morton on Sat.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Band Booster Meeting Tues. 9/14

September 13, 2010

Please join us for the 1st Band Booster meeting of the 2010-2011 school year. (Tues. 9/14 7:00 pm MHS band room)

Attached you will find the minutes from our May 2010 meeting and the agenda.

We need everyone's help! Hope to see you there.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Volunteers Needed!

September 9, 2010

MHS Marching Band is in full swing!

We need at least 6 parents (more is better) to help move and set up pit equipment and podiums on Friday and at all other performances. We would like to start a new group called "The Pit Crew". Volunteers will receive a souvenir t-shirts and our undying gratitude! Please contact Mr. Wetmore ASAP if you can assist with this project.

Hope to see you Friday and/or Saturday.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Concert of Appreciation Update

September 9, 2010

  1. Saturday's Concert of Appreciation performance begins at 11:30 am on the Square (see schedule below).

    Note: MHS band members are to wear their uniforms for the game Friday night and the concert on Saturday.

    In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Fellheimer Auditorium. Decision will be made by 10:00 am. Check MacombBands.org and Web Alerts section of every page and radio.

  2. Remember, the Marching Bombers will also collect food and other items for both Loaves & Fishes and McDonough County Animal Shelter. See MacombBands.org/ThankYou for a list of recommended donations.

    Also, that we will have a drop box in the band room for families wishing to send in food pantry and pet supply donations Thursday and Friday with their students.

  3. Each band member should bring an empty box for collecting donations (big enough to collect donated items, not so big that a full box of canned goods, for example, would be difficult to carry).
  4. The event organizers also seek one or two volunteers with pickup trucks to take boxes of donations during the concert and to haul donations from the Square to the Loaves & Fishes pantry (at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Carroll and Dudley) following the concert. Please contact Sean O'Donnell-Browng if you and your vehicle can help. Thanks!
  5. Schedule
    • 11:15 am drum line reports
    • 11:30 am drum line begins warm-up performance
    • 11:45 am rest of band reports
    • 12:00 pm full band performs

We hope you will come out to see the band perform and allow us to thank you for all of your support!

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Notes about Saturday's Concert of Appreciation

September 8, 2010

  1. Saturday's Concert of Appreciation performance begins at 11:30 am on the Square (see schedule below).
  2. Remember, the Marching Bombers will also collect food and other items for both Loaves & Fishes and McDonough County Animal Shelter. See MacombBands.org/ThankYou for a list of recommended donations.
  3. Each band member should bring an empty box for collecting donations (big enough to collect donated items, not so big that a full box of canned goods, for example, would be difficult to carry).
  4. The event organizers also seek one or two volunteers with pickup trucks to take boxes of donations during the concert and to haul donations from the Square to the Loaves & Fishes pantry (at the First Presbyterian Church, corner of Carroll and Dudley) following the concert. Please contact Sean O'Donnell-Browng if you and your vehicle can help. Thanks!
  5. Schedule
    • 11:15 am drum line reports
    • 11:30 am drum line begins warm-up performance
    • 11:45 am rest of band reports
    • 12:00 pm full band performs

See you Saturday!

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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2 Tickets to Mama's Night Out

September 6, 2010

Two (2) BCA tickets to "Mamas Night Out" (Fri., 9/10, 7:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom) have been donated to the Boosters. They are available for a donation to the Uniform Drive. Please e-mail me if you are interested.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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MHS Band Activities Next Week 9/10 & 9/11

September 4, 2010

Senior Night – Fri. 9/10

Senior Recognition Night cording ceremony (band/flag seniors): Students report for rehearsal at 5:15 pm. Recognition ceremony for band/flag seniors with cake & punch at 6:00 pm in the MJSHS Commons. Students to the field at 6:30 pm.

(It's earlier in the evening this year due to the fact that there's no JV game and the band has to be on the field earlier; varsity game to begin at 7:00 pm)

Concert of Appreciation – Sat. 9/11

(instead of the March-a-thon)

Please join us on Sat., 9/11, 11:30 am for a Concert of Appreciation to thank the greater Macomb community for its support during the Operation Band Aid uniform fund raising drive. (Note: Drumline to report at 11:15 am, rest of the band reports at 11:45 am.)

Location: Macomb Square
(rain venue: Fellheimer Auditorium, Macomb High School)

The band will perform selections from this season's marching show ("Estancia") and other perennial favorites.

The band will also collect food items for Loaves & Fishes and supplies for the McDonough County Animal Shelter both the day of the concert and at Macomb Hy-Vee & Farm King stores through the day of the concert.

Loaves & Fishes seeks donations of non-perishable food items such as the following:

  • canned vegetables (green beans, peas, corn)
  • canned pasta items
  • uncooked pasta (including macaroni & cheese)
  • dry cereal
  • peanut butter & jelly
  • pork & beans
  • canned tuna

The McDonough County Animal Shelter seeks donations of the following:

  • cat & kitten food (Purina blue & yellow bags [preferred])
  • dog & puppy food (Pedigree [preferred])
  • cat litter (50# bags of oil dry from Farm King [best value])
  • paper towels
  • bleach
  • Pine Sol
  • laundry soap
  • walking leashes
  • choke chains

We hope to see you there!

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Ways and Means

September 2, 2010

The Band Boosters' ways and means committee will be meeting at Old Dairy on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:00 pm. Hope you can join us!

Kim Johnson

MHS Drum at Park 'N Cruise—Fri. 9/3

September 2, 2010

Don't forget the final Park 'N' Cruise of the season is Fri. 9/3. The MHS drumline will perform from 6:30-7:00 pm to show our appreciation to the Knights of Columbus. They will be on site selling soda, brats and burgers. They have generously agreed to donate 50% of their profits this season to our uniform drive.

Stop down to check things out and have dinner or a snack.

Hope to see you there!

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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