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Pep Band Schedule 2012-2013

This is the game schedule for the 2012-13 school year Pep Band. (Always arrive at the high school BEFORE 6:00 p.m.)

Friday, November 30 Revere (5:30 p.m. for dinner)
Tuesday, December 4 Rocky River
Friday, December 7 Olmsted Falls
Friday, December 14 Avon Lake
Friday, January 11 North Olmsted
Tuesday, January 15 Lakewood
Tuesday, January 22 Midpark
Saturday, January 26 Avon
Tuesday, January 29 Amherst
Tuesday, February 5 Berea
Friday, February 15 Brecksville
Saturday, February 16 Lorain
Tuesday, February 19 Padua Franciscan

Pizza, salad, and drinks will be provided for everyone before the first game on Friday, November 30th at 5:30 p.m.

Performances are not mandatory, but try to attend most of them if you can.

New members are always welcome.

Schedule – Friday, October 26 thru Friday, November 2, 2012

Friday, October 26 – The pot-luck dinner for all students and their families begins at 4:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students are to sit with their parents throughout this event. The seniors will be recognized. All students must be dressed in their uniforms no later than 6:15 p.m. in preparation for tonight’s game. Do not bring cookies for tonight.

*Senior parents are to report to the home side of the track BEFORE 6:40 p.m. and look for Mr. Rovniak. Ask your son or daughter where you are to stand.

Monday, October 29 – Rehearsal will end at the conclusion of the school day for everyone. Aux. students who have a study hall are expected to be at this rehearsal.

Tuesday, October 30 – Rehearsal will end at the conclusion of the school day for everyone. Aux students who have a study hall are expected to be at this rehearsal.

Wednesday, October 31 – NO REHEARSAL TODAY FOR ANYONE!!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Thursday, November 1 – Concert Season begins!!!!!!!! The list will be posted before this date and all students are to be ready to play and rehearse with their concert instrument. Do not wait until this day to make sure your instrument is in working condition!

Friday, November 2 – Marching band rehearsal during the school day for everyone. Information will be available for the first playoff game at the beginning of this week. Please plan on attending this event.

 

Annual Pot-Luck Dinner

The annual WHS Marching Band pot-luck dinner will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 in the high school cafeteria. The dinner will begin promptly at 4:45 p.m. and conclude at 6:10. We always have a tremendous turnout of families who attend this event. All of the students in the marching band and their entire families are invited. Over 400 people attended this event last year.

We are asking EACH family to bring an entree that will serve 4 (for example: chili, rigatoni, meatballs, sheet pizza, bucket of chicken, sloppy Joe’s, meatloaf, ham slices, club or sub, meatless lasagna, eggplant parmesan, cheese/bean enchiladas).

In addition, each family is also asked to bring a side dish. Please follow the list below by class and last name. Examples are provided for your convenience.

SENIOR CLASS:

  • A-K: Hot Starch/Grain (scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes & gravy, macaroni and cheese, couscous, rice pilaf, quinoa)
  • L-Z: Hot Vegetables/Beans (buttered carrots, green bean casserole, pork ‘n beans)

JUNIOR CLASS:

  • A-K: Hot Starch/Grain (scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes & gravy, macaroni and cheese, couscous, rice pilaf, quinoa)
  • L-Z: Fresh Fruit or Bread (fruit salad, grapes, cut up melons, jello fruit mold, corn bread, biscuits, croissants, dinner rolls)

SOPHOMORE CLASS:

  • A-K: Hot Vegetables/Beans (buttered carrots, green bean casserole, pork ‘n beans)
  • L-Z: Greens with a small bottle of dressing (spinach salad, garden salad, caprese salad, tossed salad)

FRESHMAN CLASS:

  • A-K: Cold Starch/Grain (potato salad, pasta/macaroni/rice salad)
  • L-Z: Cold Vegetables/Beans (carrot/celery sticks, cucumber slices, bean salads)

All eating utensils, bottled water, coffee and soda will be provided. Senior band and auxiliary members will be recognized at the end of the dinner and dessert (cake with each senior listed) will be served.

**Please use disposable containers and utensils or make sure your items are clearly marked with your name. Non-disposable containers must be picked up immediately after the dinner. WE WILL NOT SAVE THEM!

**If you are bringing a hot disk, please bring it HOT! We do not have access to the kitchen to heat or cook any food. you may drop off your food at the tables in the hall just outside of the cafeteria where designated. We will have volunteers available to assist you.

The Senior members of the band and their parents will be recognized on the field during pregame beginning at 6:45 p.m. following our pot-luck dinner.

Schedule – Thursday, October 18 thru Wednesday, October 24

Thursday, October 18 – Rehearsal will end at the conclusion of the school day for the instrumentalists. The aux. will end at 3:30p.m. Students are to be dressed for tonight’s indoor concert no later than 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 19 – Rehearsal will end at the conclusion of the school day.
*Sophomores and Juniors are to bring two dozens of cookies for the after halftime snack* (Store-bought, packaged cookies are a good idea for this late in the season.)

For tonight’s home game:

Students MUST be dressed in their uniforms no later than 6:15 p.m. I suggest that you arrive no later than 6:15 p.m. Eat a light snack before, and remember to bring your black gloves, your band shoes, and your black socks. You must also wear your band shirt under your uniform. Wear a pair of shorts so that you can slip the uniform pants on easily. NO EARRINGS…..NO UNNATURAL HAIR COLORS!!!!! Hair must be inside your hat. Parents – please wait outside of the band room for your son or daughter. Remember, the band room is closed to everyone not in the band – no cutting through.

Monday, October 22 – Rehearsal will end at the conclusion of the school day for the instrumentalists. Aux. will end at 3:45.

Tuesday, October 23 – Rehearsal will end at 3:30 p.m. today. Aux. will practice until 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24 – Our weekly rehearsal at the stadium will begin at 3:00 p.m. today because of Halloween Fun Night. This is a MANDATORY rehearsal if students expect to perform at the last regular season home game. This change has been announced weeks ago. Wear white t-shirts and dark shorts to fix the formations. You will be dismissed at 4:30 p.m.

Looking ahead:
-The annual marching band pot-luck dinner will be held prior to the final game on Friday, October 26th at 5:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The entire family is invited to this wonderful event.

 

Rehearsal for Wednesday, October 24th

On Wednesday, October 24th, due to Halloween Fun Night, our Wednesday night rehearsal will be EARLY. It will be right after school, from 3-4:30 p.m. CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS. WE HAVE TO PRACTICE THE SENIOR NIGHT DANCE.