Band Composite & Portraits

Band Portrait & Composite Viewing

I know that many of you were not able to get by the school this afternoon to view your child's proofs. It was scheduled during such a busy time, but unfortunately we were at the mercy of the portrait company.

I asked them about parents that were not able to be there today and they told me they would be mailing postcards with your child's "proofs" on them and you would be able to order them that way.

Also, if you ordered a composite photo (the entire band), they said they would be ready in a couple of weeks. I'm sure Carol Matthews, the new Booster President, will publish information once they come in (they are being sent to the school) and contact those of you who are Seniors.

Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts

What a wonderful evening we had tonight at the band banquet. We had some laughs and shed some tears and reminisced a little! We want you to know how much we love you and your children and how much we are going to miss you! Thank you for the gift certificate to Eastchase--we are so appreciative of your kindness. We wish you all much success in the future and we'll be sure to come back and check in on you! Thanks again!

Gift for Mr. Stough

Just wanted to send a reminder that we will do our annual "cash box" gift for Mr. Stough at the banquet. A tall, silver bag will be set-up on the ticket table designated for donations for Mr. Stough.

Please come prepared to give generously! He is leaving ACA this year and we want him to know how much we have appreciated his leadership of our band program.

If you are not coming to the banquet, but would like to contribute towards his cash gift, please send money in to the school office by Thursday afternoon in an envelope marked for "Deborah Streetman" and she will make sure it is placed in the bag for Mr. Stough!

See you at the banquet!

Announcements...

SPRING BAND CONCERT
Monday, May 12th
6:00 p.m. in the M.P.R.
Join us for a free concert as we feature the Beginner, Intermediate, Jazz and Concert Bands!

Uniform Turn-In
Monday, May 12th
Tuesday, May 13th
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
in the Band Room
Please make sure you have the following:

• Marching uniform (coat and coveralls)
• Shako (hat)
• Garment Bag
• Dry-cleaning ticket/receipt (dated April 28th or later)

If you have any questions, please email Elizabeth Staten at epoohstaten@aol.com. She and Judy Rittenour will be at the school both afternoons in charge of uniform turn-in.

TICKET DEADLINE EXTENDED!
End-of-the-Year Band Banquet
Thursday, May 15th
Landmark Life Center
Serving lines open at 5:45 p.m.
For all Beginner, Intermediate, Jazz, Concert, and Marching Bands and their families!
Students are free, all others are $5 per person.
The deadline has been extended to sell tickets at the Spring Band Concert. No tickets may be purchased at the door.

Hurry and get your banquet tickets!

DEADLINE to purchase TICKETS is THIS FRIDAY!

End of the Year Band Banquet

Thursday, May 15th

Landmark Life Center

Serving lines will open at 5:45 p.m.

Cost: $5 per person

BAND STUDENTS are free!

Attire: "Sunday dress"

Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE! They will not be available at the door.
The menu will consist of grilled chicken, garlic roasted potatoes, green beans, rolls, salad, dessert and drinks. You may stop by the high school office to purchase your ticket or send money in with your child. We will be selling tickets each morning and afternoon (after school) from the coffee shop. Please see Tracey Kirksey or Deborah Streetman for tickets!

Spring Concert

Monday, May 12th

6:00 p.m. in the M.P.R.

Featuring the Beginner, Intermediate, Concert and Jazz Bands

We will also have a brief meeting to elect Booster Officers for the 2008-2009 year!

We need YOU to VOLUNTEER!

We will be electing officers for the 2008-2009 school year and we need YOU to volunteer! Here are the nominations we have to date:

President(s):

Jay & Carol Matthews

Vice-Presidents(s):

Ricky & Deborah Streetman

Secretary:

(open)

Fundraising/Ways & Means:

(open)

Treasurer:

Deborah Streetman

Staging/Maintenance/Performance (also drives the equipment truck)

(open)

Publications/Runner Coordinator:

Cecilia Porterfield

Special Events Coordinator(s):

Phil and Julie Berube

7th Grade Representative:

(open)

6th Grade Representative:

Michelle Clifton

As you can see, we still have SEVERAL positions OPEN!!! We need YOU to get involved and volunteer today! If you have any questions about any of the positions, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net.

Talent Abounds!

We are so proud to announce that "Yesterhouse Drive" featuring our very own Taylor Cobb on drums, will be performing at this year's Jubilee CityFest!

Taylor's band, "Yesterhouse Drive" was the winner of the Montgomery Advertiser's Battle of the Bands. Here is what the advertiser had to say, "We had some great local bands all trying to get a spot onstage at Jubilee Cityfest," said Renee Durham, strategic marketing director for the Advertiser. "More than 4,000 votes were cast." Yesterhouse Drive led eight other artists from the River Region in voting on the web site, receiving an overwhelming 50% of the vote total. The five-member group will perform in the early afternoon on Saturday, May 24th.

Come on out and show your support as Taylor and his band perform at Jubilee! Taylor, we are so proud of you!