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The Knights Band is scheduled to work the first of three the Baker Park Concerts on Sunday, June 22nd, collecting donations for Music For All.

The band will keep 50% of the money collected that night. Students who volunteer will earn money for their band trip accounts.

I need 8 students volunteers to meet me at Baker Park at 6:45 pm. at the band shell in the park. We will get instructions from the fund raiser coordinator at that time. The concert is finished at 8:00. Bring a little cash for ice cream at Rita's after the concert ; )

Please respond to this email if you plan to help.

Email reminders will be sent for the remaining two concerts: Wednesday, July 23, and Sunday August 24th. Times are the same as above.

Currently we have 8-10 students and 1 adult signed up for the car wash scheduled for Tomorrow, June 7th. We could use at least one other adult and a few more students to be able to do the car wash and work the doors at Wal-Mart for donations. Email jjdbalog@aol.com to let him know if you can help with the car wash. If you can't commit to the entire time, come for the time you can spare. This car wash will definitely be held. Don't forget to tell friends/relatives so they can get their car washed for a good cause.

On another note, the car wash scheduled for June 21st needs at least one adult to step up and agree to run it until 1 p.m. Joe has other obligations during this time. Adults and students should email Joe to let him know when you can assist on this day. Remember that these fundraisers support your band program. Without enough $$ some of the activities may not be able to happen so please make every effort to assist if you can. Call me with any questions and cross your fingers for great weather!

FROM:

JOHN PURSELL, D.M.A.

Senior Ceremonial Trumpeter, United States Air Force Band (Ret)

Due to the graduation of a number of my students, I will have a limited number of openings for trumpet students this Fall in the Young Musicians Program at Frederick Community College.

In teaching, I draw on the experiences of my 21 year career as the Senior Ceremonial Trumpeter with the United States Air Force Band in Washington DC. In addition to teaching at FCC, I also tour nationally as a Yamaha Trumpet Artist and Clinician. I hold a DMA from the University of Maryland and have published in national journals. My aim as a teacher is to develop the best all-around trumpet player possible, with special emphasis on reading and transposition.

Interested students or their parents should contact me as soon as possible at 301-606-3578 or at johnpursell@msn.com

JOHN PURSELL, D.M.A.

Senior Ceremonial Trumpeter, United States Air Force Band (Ret)

Two car washes are planned in June to assist us with fundraising for the band:

Date: June 7th and June 21st

Place: Walmart off of Route 85

Time: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Email Joe Balog at jjdbalog@aol.com with which day/time you can assist. We know you have busy schedules. If you can't commit to the entire time from 9-3, then let Joe know what part of this time you can assist. We need participation from parents and students to make the car washes a successful fundraiser. Feel free to call me with any questions.

Photos for the Wall of Honor will be taken by Larry Allen Photograph this Wednesday evening (May 14) at 6:15 before the band concert. Students who have won the awards listed will be photographed in their band uniforms. Students in Wind Ensemble should arrive dressed. Concert Band Students should plan to arrive at 6:00 to dress.

Order forms will be given out in band classes on Monday to eligible students who wish to order prints. The boosters cover the cost of the large photo displayed at the school.

The following honorees will be photographed

All County Concert Band (group photo)

All County Jazz Band

Jr. All State

Sr. All State

Louis Armstrong Award

John Phillip Sousa Award

Drum Majors

*Students who earn a superior rating at Maryland State Solo and Ensemble Contest will have their photos taken on Monday June 2 at 2:00 PM

Dear Band Students and Parents,

Tickets for the Banquet MUST be ordered by Thursday, May 1.

No tickets will be sold at the door! Pre-ordered tickets only.

http://www.mhsknightsband.net/banquet.html

There is a car wash scheduled this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Safeway as a fundraiser for MHS Band. We need your participation. As of today, we have one parent and two students who have committed to participating. We need at least 3 adults and 10 students to make this a successful fundraiser. Please reply back to Joe Balog at jjdbalog@aol.com by Thursday, April 24th if you can assist with the car wash.

On June 7th and 21st there are car washes scheduled at Wal Mart so please put these dates on your calendars now.

If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call or give Joe Balog a call at 301-371-3979.

It's that time of year again. Time to turn in your volunteer hours for the school year. IF all your hours are logged in the new system on the laptop in the front office, I don't need to hear from you. If you have other hours, I do need to hear from you. Only submit hours that you've logged on paper somewhere other than the laptop in the front office. I will get the hours logged in the laptop for you.

Remember to include concessions, field trips, hours in the school, chaperoning dances, helping in the copy room or front office, working on the flowers in the front of the building.

I don't need any sort of breakdown on hours. All I need is name, number of hours and organization you volunteered most with. Hours I need are from May 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008. Yes, I know it's not the end of April yet, but you probably have an idea of what you'll volunteer the rest of this month. Please email the hours to me at laurie.bohanan@fcps.org.

Teachers, please forward to parent volunteers for classroom, field trips, etc.

Boosters, PTSA and other organizations, please feel free to forward this to any volunteers you have.

We logged over 10,000 hours last year. How close can we come this year?

I think it's incredible the amount of hours and care that go in to this school and its programs. My guess is that part of the reason MHS is one of the top schools in the country is the hours people put in to it and the students. Remember that MSDE has a standard of 2 times student population for volunteer hours for a good school. I know we'll easily beat the 2X standard, but only if you report your hours to me.

Thanks,

Laurie Bohanan

In-School Suspension Monitor,

Volunteer, Club & Newsletter Coordinator

Middletown High School

200 Schoolhouse Dr

Middletown MD 21769

mhs.fcps.org

laurie.bohanan@fcps.org

240-236-7515

240-236-7450 fax

To date, we still have 46 students who received basket bingo tickets that have not been either returned of or the $$ sent in for the tickets. If you received tickets and can't find them, please reply back to this email or call me. If you believe you will be able to sell the tickets before next Sunday, please try to sell them but reply to this email or call to let us know. The more tickets you sell the more $$ we raise for your band. Good luck with selling your tickets. Either way, if you lost the tickets or are still trying to sell them, we need to know by a call or a reply to this email.

On another note, for the students who have sold their tickets, thank you. We have sold approximately 76 tickets due to your efforts. Thanks again to everyone who has either sold your tickets or is still trying to sell them. We realize that fundraising is not easy and appreciate all of the effort you have given.

Thanks,

Patricia Staples

301-293-8905 home

240-586-7250 work

Each of you should have received a call within the past few days asking for you to either turn in your basket bingo tickets or the $$ collected for the tickets in the white box in Mr. Shearer's office. If you still have unsold tickets that you are not able to sell, or the $$ for tickets sold, please turn them in. We are keeping track of the ticket number so you get credit ($5.00) for the tickets you sell. Remember that we need to be able to tell who sold the tickets for you to get credit. To date, we have sold approximately 70 tickets. I want to say thanks to each of you who have been able to sell your tickets. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the number below or rstaples17@comcast.net

As of today, March 16th, we have confirmation of 14 tickets that have been sold for the basket bingo scheduled for April 13th. In order to make the basket bingo a success we need to sell at a minimum of 100 tickets.

Students - If you did not receive tickets, please reply to this email to rstaples17@comcast.net and we will contact you to get tickets to you. If you have tickets that have not been sold, please contact your friends and relatives to sell the tickets. Once the tickets are sold, send an email to rstaples17@comcast.net so we can keep track of how we are doing.

Parents- We are in need of adults willing to solicit businesses to get items to put in the baskets. Currently we have 8 baskets filled. I have a letter that you can provide to the business along with a list of the businesses that have already been contacted. If you would be willing to contact 1-2 businesses, please email or call me. If we all work together we can make this a success. If you have ANY questions, please call any of the three individuals listed below and we will answer them for you.

The food bank has a need for the following items:
Canned; fruit, vegetables, chili, soups, tuna, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter
Packaged Foods; pastas, potatoes, rice, oatmeal
Bottled fruit and vegetable juices
Toilet Paper (always a big need!) laundry soap, feminine products, baby food, disposable diapers
Condiments (small sizes) cooking oil, salt and pepper, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands
Middletown High School

The MHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing at the County Band Adjudication on March 31, 2008. This event will be held at Linganore High School.

About six chaperones are needed. Chaperones will need to be available from 8:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. If you are available to help with this event, please email me at easummers@verizon.net. asap.

Jazz students are reminded that they will be having a photo session with Mrs. Pope for the Knightclub poster on Thursday evening before the concert. Please be at the school promptly at 5:00 pm, dressed for the concert. Ties will be handed out upon arrival.

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This is a courtesy reminder that Wind Ensemble uniform fees are due today. Your student received an invoice at school for the amount of their fee. If you have not sent in the money, please do so as soon as possible.

Questions about the amount of your student's invoice or uniform arrangements can be answered by replying to this email.

The band boosters are selling "Domino's Dough" cards. Each card costs $10 and includes 16 coupons to buy one pizza at menu price and receive one pizza of equal or lesser value free.

Cards will be available at the Band Booster meeting on Monday, March 10 and in the cafeteria before the Concert Band and Wind and Jazz Ensembles performance on Thursday, March 13.

You can also contact Pam Harris at bob8har@aol.com to make other arrangements to purchase the cards.

Show your support for the band and get your "Domino's Dough" card today. Spread the word to friends and family, too!

Parents of all students involved in the MHS band program,

Your student received envelope with 2 tickets to sell for the basket bingo fundraiser scheduled for April 13th at the Middletown FireHall. There is a letter enclosed with the tickets with the details. If your students has not already shown you the tickets, please ask them for them (Mr. Shearer has seen a few envelopes laying around the band room). I was not aware that my student had the tickets until I asked for them. Based on my experience, I want to make sure there are not other students with the tickets still in their students book bag. If your student has not received the tickets they should see Mr. Shearer ASAP. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 301-293-8905 or email me at rstaples17@comcast.net.

Ways and Means Coordinator

To: All students enrolled in Wind Ensemble,

All students in Wind Ensemble should now have either confirmed that they have an assigned uniform at home (from last season) or have been measured for the purchase of a new uniform (new students this season). If you have not spoken to me yet about your uniform, please contact me by replying to this email, or by phone at 301 401 1257

The revised Wind Ensemble uniform policy is that students are to purchase their uniform in their first year of participation. Graduating students may keep their gown or tuxedo, or sell it back to the band boosters. This is a new policy this year, and students who paid an ensemble fee last year ($40) will have that amount deducted from the amount due on their uniform.

The cost of the uniforms are as follows. Checks should be made out to MHS Band Boosters Inc, and delivered to Mr. Shearer. The last due date for paying the uniform fee is March 10th. Students will receive an invoice this week, representing the amount due for their individual uniform.

tuxedo package (new) $88.00

tuxedo package (used) $48.00

Since the uniforms are being purchased by the students, hems may be cut and hemmed to fit each student. Girls hems should allow for a 2 inch heel. Girls shoes are to be black, closed heel and toe. (sorry, no peep toes or sandals!)

Boys should have black dress shoes and socks.

The 2008 MHS Band Banquet is being planned for May 9, 2008 at the Jefferson Ruritan. We are in need of a parent to agree to chair the banquet. The food will be provided by the Ruritan, the date is set and the place is chosen. These details have already been taken care of. Please email Patricia Staples at rstaples17@comcast.net if you can be the chairperson. We have one volunteer who will assist but need a chairperson. Please call me with any questions. If I do not know the answer, I will find it out for you. Let's work together to make this a memorable banquet for our students.

MHS Administration has asked us to carry a health form and copy of insurance card for all adults, students, and siblings traveling with the band in San Diego. All the forms area available for download and printing on the band website. Please complete them and return to Mr. Shearer ASAP

Chaperone Health History

Copy of Insurance Card

Chaperone Health History

Copy of Insurance Card

Parents (non chaperone)

Chaperone Health History

Copy of Insurance Card

Siblings or Children

Student Health History

Copy of Insurance Card

Message ID	Sent	From	Subject	Message
480	July 03, 2008 at 08:43	matthew.shearer@fcps.org	SmartMusic Now Available	SmartMusic is now available. Assignments are posted for Marching Band students, however all students can order their subscription for SmartMusic and use all the features it has to offer. Your subscription will be good for one year from your order date. Order Info: http://www.smartmusic.com/InformationSheetDP.aspx?code=MHSKNIGHTS08 Enrollment Guide(pdf) that will help you practice with The Incredibles music. I am just learning SmartMusic like you are. If you need help, please use the help and support features offered by SmartMusic and DO NOT email me. Thank You! Purchasing your own SmartMusic subscription is NOT REQUIRED, though it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. There will be 4 computers with SmartMusic available at the school shortly after the regular school year begins. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
479			(no subject)
478	June 23, 2008 at 17:04	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Marching Band Commitment Fees	THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS TURNED IN YOUR COMMITMENT FEE!! YOU ARE GREAT!! however.... Since June 16th, the Band Boosters have been waiting for marching band commitment fees from 17 people. If you have sent your fee in you do not have to worry. The band boosters' mail at the school will be checked this week and we should then have your fee. If you have not sent this fee, I remind you that it was due on June 13th!! The Band Boosters do not like to call you for money. It makes it very difficult for me to plan the marching band season when I do not know who is really committed and who might decide to back out. I need to know exactly how many students are marching on the field so that the drill can be written. If even one student quits after that process has been started, the process starts all over again! It takes many many hours design a show that is exciting, effective, challenging and competitive. If you are one of the few that has decided to not do marching band but has already registered, let me know! It is unfair to the rest of the committed band students if we need to spend all of band camp compensating for a hole in the drill or parts in the pit that need to be covered! SO... GET YOUR MONEY IN, OR LET ME KNOW THAT YOU DECIDED NOT TO DO IT SO THE PROCESS OF WRITING THE SHOW MAY CONTINUE WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE IT AS INCREDIBLE AS IT CAN BE!!! Thank You! And Thank you again to those who have turned in their fee! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School PS The fee is $100 and can be made payable to "MHS Band Boosters" MHS Band Boosters Middletown High School 200 Schoolhouse Dr Middletown, MD 21769 www.mhsknightsband.net
477	June 20, 2008 at 08:55	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	Fundraiser: Baker Park Summer Concert Series	More students are needed to help with the first of 3 assigned fundraiser dates at the Baker Park Summer Concert Series. Email Mrs. Zolfo if you are able to help this Sunday evening. Meet at the band stand in the park at 6:45. Wear a band shirt. Time commitment is about an hour, and participating students will earn money for trip accounts. Bring a little cash for Rita's afterwards, if you want. : )
476	June 13, 2008 at 10:29	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	Band Booster Election Results	Hello Everyone, The MHS Band Booster officer elections concluded at Monday night’s booster meeting. Congratulations to the 2008 – 2009 Band Booster officers: President – Will Meadors Vice President – Nick Cockerham Treasurer – Linda Page-Rough Secretary – Cindy Doggett I want to express my sincere thanks for all the help everyone offered this past year. My tenure as booster president was personally very rewarding for me, and I look forward to continuing volunteer work with our organization and each of you. During the summer, please watch for emails and check the website at http://www.mhsknightsband.net for the latest news. Have a great summer and thanks again! Dave Maginnis
475	June 11, 2008 at 08:31	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	Fundraiser - Baker Park June 22	The Knights Band is scheduled to work the first of three the Baker Park Concerts on Sunday, June 22nd, collecting donations for Music For All. The band will keep 50% of the money collected that night. Students who volunteer will earn money for their band trip accounts. I need 8 students volunteers to meet me at Baker Park at 6:45 pm. at the band shell in the park. We will get instructions from the fund raiser coordinator at that time. The concert is finished at 8:00. Bring a little cash for ice cream at Rita's after the concert ; ) Please respond to this email if you plan to help. Email reminders will be sent for the remaining two concerts: Wednesday, July 23, and Sunday August 24th. Times are the same as above. Cyndy Zolfo 301 410 1257
474	June 10, 2008 at 10:19	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Marching Band Music	The wind arrangements for "The Incredibles" are complete. You can download music through your Student Info page. Please email me if you need your password. (they have been reset since you registered this year) Drum Line has warm-ups and exercises available online. Mr. McGinty is currently working on the pit arrangements and Mr. Brenner will be working on the battery arrangements next week (after he plays with a band opening for Blues Traveler this Saturday in Philly). An email will be sent out when those arrangements are available. Once the school gets SmartMusic in July, and I figure out how to the use the program most efficiently, I will send an email out with instructions about how to install SmartMusic and access exercises and the show music. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
469	June 09, 2008 at 09:20	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	Band Booster Meeting Reminder	The next MHS Band Booster Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 9, at 7:30 PM in Middletown High School, Room 210. Our agenda includes nomination and election for next year’s president and treasurer. We have people interested in both positions so we should be able wrap up the elections. As always before we finish, the floor will be open for ideas, observations, comments and suggestions. Please join us. The MHS Band Booster Executive Committee will meet Monday, June 9, at 6:30 pm in the Band Room at Middletown High School. Any interested Band Booster member may attend this meeting. While this is not the venue for general discussion, some of you have expressed an interest in what goes on in the Executive Committee meetings and you are welcome to attend. Please feel free to join us if you have the time. Thank you, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President
468	June 06, 2008 at 12:31	Patricia Staples rstaples17@comcast.net	Car Washes!!!	Currently we have 8-10 students and 1 adult signed up for the car wash scheduled for Tomorrow, June 7th. We could use at least one other adult and a few more students to be able to do the car wash and work the doors at Wal-Mart for donations. Email jjdbalog@aol.com to let him know if you can help with the car wash. If you can't commit to the entire time, come for the time you can spare. This car wash will definitely be held. Don't forget to tell friends/relatives so they can get their car washed for a good cause. On another note, the car wash scheduled for June 21st needs at least one adult to step up and agree to run it until 1 p.m. Joe has other obligations during this time. Adults and students should email Joe to let him know when you can assist on this day. Remember that these fundraisers support your band program. Without enough $$ some of the activities may not be able to happen so please make every effort to assist if you can. Call me with any questions and cross your fingers for great weather! Patricia Staples 240-586-7250 work 301-293-8905 home 301-606-0041 cell
467	May 30, 2008 at 07:15	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	Band Boosters Need Your Help!	Hello Everyone, As most of you know the Band Boosters held elections at the May meeting. Nick Cockerham and Cindy Doggett were nominated and elected to the Vice President and Secretary positions respectively. We had no nominees for President or Treasurer. Since our May meeting, one person has stepped forward for the President position and that nomination/election will be the first agenda item for the June Booster meeting. The treasurer position remains vacant. I’ve spoken to a number of people about taking the treasurer job, but to date no one has committed. Last year we worked very hard to develop an organization that would meet the needs of our children’s band programs, was fiscally responsible and well managed. While that work isn’t completely finished, a major part of it was automating our budgeting and accounting system. Fred Doggett completed that effort this year. Everyone asks “If I volunteer, how much of my time will it take?” Fred Doggett can give you the most definitive answer to that type of question and he is happy to discuss it with any interested person. I’d like to encourage anyone interested in getting involved to consider the position. It will take time and you’ll be expected to provide reports at the Executive and General Booster meetings. You’ll also have to make deposits, reconcile accounts and disperse funds. Our budget is not complicated, but the treasurer keeps everyone on track during the year, and for that reason this position is critical. You will be an important part of the management team that keeps the boosters going. Please consider helping if you are able – at this point we really need someone to step up. The next Band Booster meeting is scheduled for June 9^th at 7:30 PM in Room 210 at Middletown High School. Nominations and elections for next year’s officers are our top priority. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or you’d like to discuss the process. As always, thank you for your time. Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President dave@cbmsystems.com 301-471-0791
466	May 29, 2008 at 21:38	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Marching Band leadership	Marching Band leadership assignments will be posted in the band room tomorrow (Friday) morning. Drum Majors, Captains, Section Leaders, etc... have been assigned. For those selected, please initial by your name to let me know you saw the list and that you accept the position. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
465	May 29, 2008 at 21:02	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Trailer for Graduation June 3	I am in need of someone to pull the large band trailer to graduation on Tuesday June 3rd. We are loading up around 8:30am and should be back in Middletown by 4pm. If you can help please get back to me ASAP! Thank you! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
464	May 29, 2008 at 15:16	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Mini-Camp Saturday 1pm - 5pm	Mini Camp for the Marching Knights will be held this Saturday May 31 at 1pm - 5pm (a change from 6pm originally) Bring your instruments, sneakers, and plan on being outside (check the forecast!) We will spend time in fundamentals block working on marching, posture, commands, etc... and split up into the following groups to work on music and playing exercises: Battery - with Miss Elyse Pit - with Mr. McGinty Winds - with Mr. Shearer Arrive early so that you are ready to start at 1pm See you Saturday! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
463	May 23, 2008 at 07:12	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Attention Trumpets	FROM: JOHN PURSELL, D.M.A. Senior Ceremonial Trumpeter, United States Air Force Band (Ret) Due to the graduation of a number of my students, I will have a limited number of openings for trumpet students this Fall in the Young Musicians Program at Frederick Community College. In teaching, I draw on the experiences of my 21 year career as the Senior Ceremonial Trumpeter with the United States Air Force Band in Washington DC. In addition to teaching at FCC, I also tour nationally as a Yamaha Trumpet Artist and Clinician. I hold a DMA from the University of Maryland and have published in national journals. My aim as a teacher is to develop the best all-around trumpet player possible, with special emphasis on reading and transposition. Interested students or their parents should contact me as soon as possible at 301-606-3578 or at johnpursell@msn.com JOHN PURSELL, D.M.A. Senior Ceremonial Trumpeter, United States Air Force Band (Ret)
462	May 20, 2008 at 07:23	Joe Balog jjdbalog@aol.com	Car Washes!!	Two car washes are planned in June to assist us with fundraising for the band: Date: June 7th and June 21st Place: Walmart off of Route 85 Time: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Email Joe Balog at jjdbalog@aol.com with which day/time you can assist. We know you have busy schedules. If you can't commit to the entire time from 9-3, then let Joe know what part of this time you can assist. We need participation from parents and students to make the car washes a successful fundraiser. Feel free to call me with any questions.
461	May 19, 2008 at 07:18	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Drum Major auditions	Drum Major auditions are this Thursday, May 22nd after school. Requirements: Write an essay explaining what makes you a candidate for drum major and why you would be a great drum major. Sing and Conduct the national anthem Demonstrate basic commands (attention, mark time, forward march) Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
459	May 12, 2008 at 15:25	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Buy Your Tickets Now!!	Buy your tickets for the Evening of Jazz at the "Knight" Club now!! (Saturday, May 17th at 7pm) There are plenty of tickets left but they are going fast!! http://www.mhsknightsband.net/jazz/knightclub.htm Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
458	May 12, 2008 at 15:19	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	Wall of Honor Photos!	Photos for the Wall of Honor will be taken by Larry Allen Photograph this Wednesday evening (May 14) at 6:15 before the band concert. Students who have won the awards listed will be photographed in their band uniforms. Students in Wind Ensemble should arrive dressed. Concert Band Students should plan to arrive at 6:00 to dress. Order forms will be given out in band classes on Monday to eligible students who wish to order prints. The boosters cover the cost of the large photo displayed at the school. The following honorees will be photographed All County Concert Band (group photo) All County Jazz Band Jr. All State Sr. All State Louis Armstrong Award John Phillip Sousa Award Drum Majors *Students who earn a superior rating at Maryland State Solo and Ensemble Contest will have their photos taken on Monday June 2 at 2:00 PM
457	May 06, 2008 at 12:19	Matthew Shaerer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Band Booster Service Award	We are looking for suggestions for a recipient of the Band Booster Service Award. If you have someone, or a few people, in mind please respond to this email by Thursday May 8 with why you think they deserve the award. Thank You! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
456	May 05, 2008 at 20:09	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Band Banquet Awards Ceremony	If you did not order tickets for the Band Banquet but would still like to attend the awards portion of the evening you are welcome to join us at 7:15. Please note: A DVD presentation will not be part of the awards ceremony this year. Instead, we will be showing the DVD Slide Show during dinner. Also, we based preparing awards for those students who bought tickets to the band banquet. So, we may not have your awards this Friday evening but we will get them to you. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
455	May 04, 2008 at 21:18	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	IMPORTANT Concert Band Announcement	Concert Band rehearsals have been less than productive lately. I will be asking students to complete pass-offs this week on West Side Story. Any student who is asked to pass-off and doesn't complete the pass-off or does not pass the pass-off will not play on the concert, May 14th. Students who do not pass will have one opportunity the day before the concert to attempt their pass-off again. Attedance at the concert is still required and there will be a make-up assignment relating to the performance. The pass-off will not be graded. The make-up assignment will be graded as the concert participation grade. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
454	May 04, 2008 at 21:05	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	A few Director's Notes	The Golf Tournament was a success with great weather and great music! There will be a recap of the fundraiser at the next booster meeting on May 12. I would like to thank the jazz band for being very accomodating during the transportation SNAFU on Friday. You were very well behaved! Thank You! A selected group of underclassmen in Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will be asked to play at graduation, June 3rd. Those students will be bused to and from the Mount. Please remember that any students who will not ride the bus back to the school will need a note signed by an administrator. This performance is part of the students grade. The rhythm counting grade for Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will apply to the 4th term. All students need to earn 50 points by completing counting exercises. Buy your tickets to the "Knight" Club!! http://mhsknightsband.net/jazz/knightclub.htm Always check the website for updates/announcements/info/etc!! Nominations for the Booster Executive Committee are still open! We need nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer! Upcoming Events: Dance Line Auditions check website for info Drum Line Auditions check website for info Band Banquet May 9th, 6pm - Jefferson Ruritan CONCERT May 14th, 7pm Graduation June 3rd Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
453	April 29, 2008 at 11:22	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Marching Knights - Dance Line and Drum Line Auditions	DANCE LINE AUDITION INFO: DANCE LINE REHEARSAL - May 5, 4pm - 5pm DANCE LINE AUDITION - May 8, 3:15pm DRUM LINE AUDITION INFO: DRUM LINE REHEARSALS - May 8 and 15, after school DRUM AUDITIONS - May 22, after school NOTES ON THE DRUM LINE AUDITION: Drummers must pay their $100 commitment fee before auditioning. If a student does not make the battery they will be placed in the pit. Auditions are for the marching battery only. There is not an audition if a student wants to be in the pit (front ensemble).
452	April 27, 2008 at 12:22	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Band Banquet Reminder	Dear Band Students and Parents, *Reminder* Tickets for the Banquet MUST be ordered by Thursday, May 1. No tickets will be sold at the door! Pre-ordered tickets only. http://www.mhsknightsband.net/banquet.html Thank you
450	April 25, 2008 at 07:28	Joe Balog jjdbalog@aol.com	Car Wash Update	The car wash for 4/26/08 at the Middletown Safeway has been canceled. Only three students committed to participating. There are two car washes scheduled at the Frederick Wal Mart off Route 85 for June 7^th and June 21^st from 9 AM to 3 PM. Please put these dates on your calendar because I need 15 students and 5 parents to make this a successful event. Joe Balog (301) 371-3979 jjdbalog@aol.com
449	April 24, 2008 at 16:55	ED MCVOY mcvoyz@msn.com	MHS Band Golf Outing May 2nd	Band Booster Parents, We are still in need of 5-6 volunteers to assist during the golf tournament May 2nd. Even if you are available for a few hours, your help would be much needed and appreciated. We especially need people from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm to attend the par 3's and supervise the putting contest. No knowledge or experience with golf is necessary! Will be a lot of fun for all involved and help make this event a success for our kids! Please let me know if you are available. Ed McVoy 240-344-7600
448	April 22, 2008 at 12:44	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	RE - REGISTER PLEASE - MARCHING KNIGHTS	If you have already registered for marching band, PLEASE REGISTER AGAIN. If you have yet to register for marching band. REGISTER NOW! Due to a glitch in the website MySQL database we lost everyones registration today. (OK.... So I accidentally deleted database while cleaning up some old ones) Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for registering... again... Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
447	April 22, 2008 at 09:26	Joe Balog jjdbalog@aol.com	CAR WASH APRIL 26	There is a car wash scheduled this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Safeway as a fundraiser for MHS Band. We need your participation. As of today, we have one parent and two students who have committed to participating. We need at least 3 adults and 10 students to make this a successful fundraiser. Please reply back to Joe Balog at jjdbalog@aol.com by Thursday, April 24th if you can assist with the car wash. On June 7th and 21st there are car washes scheduled at Wal Mart so please put these dates on your calendars now. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call or give Joe Balog a call at 301-371-3979. Patricia Staples 240-586-7250 work 301-293-8905 home 301-606-0041 cell
445	April 16, 2008 at 12:45	Matt Shearer shearermr@gmail.com	M-Town Jazz Camp	Registration is now open for the M-Town Jazz Camp. WHEN: July 21 - 25, July 28 - Aug 1, 2008, 8am - 12pm WHERE: Evangelical Lutheran Church Zion, 107 West Main Street, Middletown, MD 21769 For more information and registration: http://matthewshearer.net/jazz_camp_register.php Matt Shearer shearermr@gmail.com 3015145800
444	April 16, 2008 at 10:30	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Band Banquet May 9th, Pay Online!	Band Banquet May 9th, 6pm Jefferson Ruritan Everyone attending MUST PRE-PAY online, (or submit a check) BY MAY 1st! NO "walk-ins" on My 9th Click on this link for payment information: http://www.mhsknightsband.net/banquet.html
443	April 16, 2008 at 10:30	ED MCVOY mcvoyz@msn.com	MHS Golf Tournament Fundraiser	Attention! It's not too late to sign up to play in this year's MHS High School Band Fundraiser May 2nd. Please download this PDF for details: http://www.mhsknightsband.net/MHSBandGolfFlyer.pdf
442	April 15, 2008 at 10:34	Joe Balog jjdbalog@aol.com	Car Wash, April 26, Safeway 9am - 3pm	Dear Band Students: Make plans to work at the first car wash of the season to earn money for the Band Program and build up your student account; Saturday, April 26 at Safeway in Middletown, 9am to 3pm. Please sign up by responding to this email or call me at (301) 371-3979. To make this a successful event I need a minimum of (10) students and (2) parents to cover the entire time frame. Come and work as many hours as you can and bring your sunscreen. Make sure you tell your family, friends and neighbors about this event so we'll have a successful day. See you on Saturday. Thanks, Joe Balog jjdbalog@aol.com (301) 371-3979
441	April 15, 2008 at 10:34	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Booster Officer Nominations	Nominations are open for the following Band Booster Officer Positions: President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for any of these positions please email Dave Maginnis (dave@cbmsystems.com). Nominations need to be in before the next booster meeting (May 12). Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
440	April 11, 2008 at 10:03	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Form to receive Band Awards	Please download, print, and fill out the Band Awards Point Form from the Forms and Docs page of the website Direct link to PDF: http://mhsknightsband.net/forms_documents/Band_Awards_Point_Form.pdf Link to page with link to PDF: http://mhsknightsband.net/forms_documents/ Return form to Mr. Shearer no later than Tuesday April 22nd. Students who submit forms after this date will not receive their awards. There is no need to return a form if you have less than 25 points. Thank You! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School www.mhsknightsband.net
439	April 10, 2008 at 18:27	Millie Alexander jamesalexander911@yahoo.com	Basket Bingo BAKE SALE	If you would like to make something for the bake sale at Basket Bingo this Sunday please bing it to the Middletown Fire Hall on Sunday at 12:00. Thanks a lot! Millie Alexander 301.524.8079
438	April 10, 2008 at 09:40	Dave Maginnis dave@cbmsystems.com	JMU Charter Payment Request	I apologize for the short notice, but I need to collect $35 from each person riding the charter bus to JMU. You may turn your payment in at school on Thursday or Friday, or send a check in on Saturday morning. We normally get this notice out earlier but I simply forgot to take care of it. If this short notice causes a hardship, please drop me an email. There are about 9 extra seats available . If you’re interested in riding the bus just send me an email or give me a call. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience of such short notice Thanks, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President dave@cbmsystems.com 301-471-0791
437	April 10, 2008 at 09:20	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	Band Booster Reminders	The next MHS Band Booster Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2007, at 7:30 PM in Middletown High School, room 210 . This month we’ll begin accepting nominations for our elected positions for next year. All positions are open: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President. The coming year is unique because many of the former officers will remain involved with the Boosters and available to help with the transition. Please give these rewarding positions serious consideration. Nick Cockerham, Cyndy Zolfo and Pam Harris have graciously offered to serve as the nominating committee this year. Please feel free to contact them if you have any questions. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the April and May Booster meetings. Elections are held in May. Don’t forget Basket Bingo this Sunday at Middletown Fire Hall! Thank you, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President
436	April 09, 2008 at 14:37	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Golf Outing	We still need about 8 people to help the day of the golf outing. We also could use more sponsors, even if it is the hole sponsors. There is a golf meeting at the school at 6:30 Monday the 14th. THANKS!
435	April 09, 2008 at 10:02	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	JMU Jazz Trip Info	SCHEDULE FOR JMU TRI-STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL Anyone not riding the bus home must provide a parent note signed by an administrator 7:00am - Arrive and Load (need a van or 2 to help transport amps and drums) 7:15 - Depart MHS 9:15 - Arrive at JMU an Unload 9:40 - Warm-Up 10:30 - Perform 11:30 - Master Classes 12:30pm - Lunch at D-Hall - $7.25 plus tax 2:00 - Return to Music Building to watch other groups perform 4:30 - JMU Jazz Ensemble with guest artists 5:15 - Awards Ceremony 9:15-Broadway HS 9:40-Achievable Dream Academy group 1& 10:05-James Wood MS 10:30-Middletown HS 11:30-concurrent master classes: drum set, guitar, improvisation (split into two groups to: saxes, brass/piano) 1:30-Achievable Dream Academy group 2 1:55-Aylor MS 2:20-Colonial Forge HS 2:45-King George HS 3:10-Sherando HS 3:35-Walter Johnson HS 4:30-JMU Jazz Ensemble with guest artists 5:15-Awards Ceremony
434	April 08, 2008 at 11:59	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Reminder of Volunteer Hours for Marching Band	Band Competitions Westminster, Sept 15 - 8 hours Herndon, Sept 29 - 8 hours Centennial, Oct 6 - 9.5 hours County Fest, Oct 17 - 5 hours JMU, Oct 20 - 17 hours Annapolis, Nov 3 - 10 hours Ravens, Nov 16 - 8 hours Football Games - 4.5 hours each Sept 7, 14, and 20 Oct 26 Nov 9 Parades - 2 hours each Heritage Days, Sept 29 Halloween, Oct 30 San Diego 117 hours You are on your own to figure your hours for fundraising, booster meetings, etc.... Email your total hours to laurie.bohanan@fcps.org THANKS!
433	April 08, 2008 at 11:33	Laurie Bohanan laurie.bohanan@fcps.org	Submit Volunteer Hours	It's that time of year again. Time to turn in your volunteer hours for the school year. IF all your hours are logged in the new system on the laptop in the front office, I don't need to hear from you. If you have other hours, I do need to hear from you. Only submit hours that you've logged on paper somewhere other than the laptop in the front office. I will get the hours logged in the laptop for you. Remember to include concessions, field trips, hours in the school, chaperoning dances, helping in the copy room or front office, working on the flowers in the front of the building. I don't need any sort of breakdown on hours. All I need is name, number of hours and organization you volunteered most with. Hours I need are from May 1, 2007 - April 30, 2008. Yes, I know it's not the end of April yet, but you probably have an idea of what you'll volunteer the rest of this month. Please email the hours to me at laurie.bohanan@fcps.org. Teachers, please forward to parent volunteers for classroom, field trips, etc. Boosters, PTSA and other organizations, please feel free to forward this to any volunteers you have. We logged over 10,000 hours last year. How close can we come this year? I think it's incredible the amount of hours and care that go in to this school and its programs. My guess is that part of the reason MHS is one of the top schools in the country is the hours people put in to it and the students. Remember that MSDE has a standard of 2 times student population for volunteer hours for a good school. I know we'll easily beat the 2X standard, but only if you report your hours to me. Thanks, Laurie Bohanan In-School Suspension Monitor, Volunteer, Club & Newsletter Coordinator Middletown High School 200 Schoolhouse Dr Middletown MD 21769 mhs.fcps.org laurie.bohanan@fcps.org 240-236-7515 240-236-7450 fax
432	April 08, 2008 at 10:34	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Jazz Hawaii Trip	The Jazz Band and Dance Team will not be going to Hawaii next year. The music department is looking into taking a much less expensive overnight trip in the Spring that would use charter buses as transportation. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
430	April 08, 2008 at 10:16	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Concert Band/Wind Ens Listening	Here is the link to the recording for "Armenian Dances" all Concert Band and Wind Ensemble students should listen to carefully and practice with. There are many rhythmic challenges in this piece so make sure you study them and understand them! If you need any help please see your section leader or me. http://www.mhsknightsband.net/concert/Armenian_Dances.html Right Click and "Save As..." or "Save Target As..." or something similar, to download the mp3. This is a tough piece of music and you have the ability to perform it well. It will take some practice and study outside of class to make it happen!! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
429	April 06, 2008 at 18:46	Patricia Staples rstaples17@comcast.net	Basket Bingo	To date, we still have 46 students who received basket bingo tickets that have not been either returned of or the $$ sent in for the tickets. If you received tickets and can't find them, please reply back to this email or call me. If you believe you will be able to sell the tickets before next Sunday, please try to sell them but reply to this email or call to let us know. The more tickets you sell the more $$ we raise for your band. Good luck with selling your tickets. Either way, if you lost the tickets or are still trying to sell them, we need to know by a call or a reply to this email. On another note, for the students who have sold their tickets, thank you. We have sold approximately 76 tickets due to your efforts. Thanks again to everyone who has either sold your tickets or is still trying to sell them. We realize that fundraising is not easy and appreciate all of the effort you have given. Thanks, Patricia Staples 301-293-8905 home 240-586-7250 work
428	April 01, 2008 at 13:53	Patricia Staples rstaples17@comcast.net	Basket Bingo	Each of you should have received a call within the past few days asking for you to either turn in your basket bingo tickets or the $$ collected for the tickets in the white box in Mr. Shearer's office. If you still have unsold tickets that you are not able to sell, or the $$ for tickets sold, please turn them in. We are keeping track of the ticket number so you get credit ($5.00) for the tickets you sell. Remember that we need to be able to tell who sold the tickets for you to get credit. To date, we have sold approximately 70 tickets. I want to say thanks to each of you who have been able to sell your tickets. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the number below or rstaples17@comcast.net Thank you, Patricia Staples 301-293-8905
427	March 17, 2008 at 10:38	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	FOOD BANK LAST CALL	This is the last call for donations for the Middletown Food Bank. We recently left Dee Buchanan's Studio of Dance "in the dust" from our donations at the concert. This will surely motivate her dancers to donate because they don't want to lose. Lets not even give them a chance!! If you haven't donated yet... please get your donation in tomorrow! If you have already donated thank you and donate some more!! Its all for a good cause!!! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
426	March 17, 2008 at 10:38	Patricia Staples rstaples17@comcast.net	Basket Bingo - Sell Tickets and Need Volunteers!	As of today, March 16th, we have confirmation of 14 tickets that have been sold for the basket bingo scheduled for April 13th. In order to make the basket bingo a success we need to sell at a minimum of 100 tickets. Students - If you did not receive tickets, please reply to this email to rstaples17@comcast.net and we will contact you to get tickets to you. If you have tickets that have not been sold, please contact your friends and relatives to sell the tickets. Once the tickets are sold, send an email to rstaples17@comcast.net so we can keep track of how we are doing. Parents- We are in need of adults willing to solicit businesses to get items to put in the baskets. Currently we have 8 baskets filled. I have a letter that you can provide to the business along with a list of the businesses that have already been contacted. If you would be willing to contact 1-2 businesses, please email or call me. If we all work together we can make this a success. If you have ANY questions, please call any of the three individuals listed below and we will answer them for you. Thanks, Patricia Staples
425	March 17, 2008 at 10:37	Pam Harris bob8har@aol.com	Domino's Dough Cards are good at all locations	Some of you asked if the Domino's Dough Cards were good only at the Mddletown store. The answer is no. I confirmed today that the cards are good at all Domino's locations. I want to thank those who have already purchased a card. This is a great fundraiser for the band. To get a card or to get additional cards, contact Pam Harris at bob8har@aol.com.
424	March 14, 2008 at 15:14	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Food Bank Collection Update	Following the band concert our Food Bank collection is up to 214 units! Way to go. I know there are many people that forgot to bring their donation last night so be sure to get it to the high school band room no later than Tuesday March 18. Thanks! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
423	March 13, 2008 at 09:09	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Food Bank Collection at CONCERT TONIGHT	Please bring a donation for the Middletown Food Bank to the Concert this evening (7:00pm) At least one unit per family member is suggested. Thank you to everyone who has already donated! We are competing against Dee Buchanan's Studio of Dance to see who can collect the most number of units per student. Winner takes bragging rights until next year! Dee "claims" they are winning at the moment. Lets make sure that is not the case after the concert tonight!! The food bank has a need for the following items: Canned; fruit, vegetables, chili, soups, tuna, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter Packaged Foods; pastas, potatoes, rice, oatmeal Bottled fruit and vegetable juices Toilet Paper (always a big need!) laundry soap, feminine products, baby food, disposable diapers Condiments (small sizes) cooking oil, salt and pepper, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
422	March 13, 2008 at 07:20	Diane Summers easummers@verizon.net	Chaperones Needed - Band Adjudication 3/31	Dear Parent, The MHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing at the County Band Adjudication on March 31, 2008. This event will be held at Linganore High School. About six chaperones are needed. Chaperones will need to be available from 8:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. If you are available to help with this event, please email me at easummers@verizon.net. asap. Thank you, Diane Summers 301-371-6534
420	March 10, 2008 at 17:30	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	Jazz Report time for Concert	Jazz students are reminded that they will be having a photo session with Mrs. Pope for the Knightclub poster on Thursday evening before the concert. Please be at the school promptly at 5:00 pm, dressed for the concert. Ties will be handed out upon arrival. Cyndy Zolfo ..........!..........!..........
419	March 10, 2008 at 17:29	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	Wind Ens - Uniform Fees	This is a courtesy reminder that Wind Ensemble uniform fees are due today. Your student received an invoice at school for the amount of their fee. If you have not sent in the money, please do so as soon as possible. Questions about the amount of your student's invoice or uniform arrangements can be answered by replying to this email.
418	March 10, 2008 at 17:23	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Instrument Storage	Please mind the new signs in the music hallway regarding instrument storage. The door closest to the cafeteria is Entrance Only and the door closest to the stage entrance is Exit Only. Walk in the Entrance Only, grab/leave what you need and Exit through the other door. Do not enter through the Exit Only! The one way traffic should keep things moving just as smoothly if not better. Do NOT leave bags or cases in the hallway. It looks bad, is a safety hazard, and is a great opportunity for thieves. Leave bags and cases either in the closet or in the band room. Class will still begin on time! So stop socializing in the hallways a get to class!! Participation points will be docked for lateness and detentions will be issued for chronic lateness. This message has been sent at the request of MHS Administration. Thank You, Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School PS, If anyone has $20,000 and would like to donate it to the music program, we could fix this instrument storage issue by purchasing locking instrument storage cabinets. The proposal has been shot down by administration for years, but there is a plan in case we get the money.
417	March 09, 2008 at 21:24	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	REMINDER: MHS Band Booster Meeting	The MHS Band Booster Executive Committee will meet Monday, March 10, at 6:30 pm in the Band Room at Middletown High School. Any interested Band Booster member may attend this meeting. While this is not the venue for general discussion, some of you have expressed an interest in what goes on in the Executive Committee or as it is often referred to, "the meeting before the meeting." Please feel free to join us if you have the time. The General MHS Band Booster Meeting is also scheduled for Monday, March 10, at 7:30 PM in Middletown High School, Room 210. On the agenda is our operating budget review and a discussion of current fundraisers. As always before we wrap up, the floor will be open for ideas, observations, comments and suggestions. Please join us. Thank you, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President
416	March 09, 2008 at 11:20	Ed McVoy mcvoyz@msn.com	MHS Band Boosters Golf Tournament	MHS Band Boosters Parents, The MHS Band Boosters Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 2nd (less than 2 months away!) at Musket Ridge Golf Club While we have a core group of volunteers, we need additional help with the following sub-committees: Sponsorships Advertising Prizes Day-of-the-Event Volunteers We are meeting tomorrow (Monday March 11) at the high school at 6:30 to continue planning. Please let me know if you'd like to help, even if you are unable to attend the meeting. ALSO- we are now signing up golfers to play! The cost is $125 per golfer or $400 per Foursome (includes cart, lunch, beverages). It will be a great time regardless of how well you play. There will be: Contests Great food MHS Jazz Band will provide the music!! Let's work (and play) together to make this an event to remember! Ed McVoy 240-344-7600
415	March 07, 2008 at 12:15	Pam Harris bob8har@aol.com	Fundraiser - "Domino's Dough" cards	The band boosters are selling "Domino's Dough" cards. Each card costs $10 and includes 16 coupons to buy one pizza at menu price and receive one pizza of equal or lesser value free. Cards will be available at the Band Booster meeting on Monday, March 10 and in the cafeteria before the Concert Band and Wind and Jazz Ensembles performance on Thursday, March 13. You can also contact Pam Harris at bob8har@aol.com to make other arrangements to purchase the cards. Show your support for the band and get your "Domino's Dough" card today. Spread the word to friends and family, too!
414	March 07, 2008 at 12:14	Patricia Staples rstaples17@comcast.net	Basket Bingo	Parents of all students involved in the MHS band program, Your student received envelope with 2 tickets to sell for the basket bingo fundraiser scheduled for April 13th at the Middletown FireHall. There is a letter enclosed with the tickets with the details. If your students has not already shown you the tickets, please ask them for them (Mr. Shearer has seen a few envelopes laying around the band room). I was not aware that my student had the tickets until I asked for them. Based on my experience, I want to make sure there are not other students with the tickets still in their students book bag. If your student has not received the tickets they should see Mr. Shearer ASAP. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 301-293-8905 or email me at rstaples17@comcast.net. Thanks, Patricia Staples Ways and Means Coordinator
413	March 06, 2008 at 10:37	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	MHS BANDS - FOOD BANK DRIVE	To encourage citizenship and community service in the MHS Music Program we are urging all students and families to bring a donation for the Middletown Food Bank to our upcoming concerts. Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band - March 13 at 7pm Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, and Orchestra - March 17 at 7pm Students are also encouraged to bring donations to school until Spring Break. Donations brought during school should be placed in the band room on or by the couch. If the Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance wishes to take on the challenge, we will be competing against them to see who can provide the most amount (individual units) of food per student. Winner takes bragging rights! The food bank an urgent need to restock their supplies during this time of year to get through the Spring and Summer months. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School P.S. Bring it on Dee! P.S.S Ketchup packets don't count!
412	March 03, 2008 at 07:24	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Concert Date Change, May 15 to May 14	The performance for Concert Band and Wind Ensemble scheduled for Thursday, May 15th is now on Wednesday, May 14th. This change was made due to the significant number of band students that are attending the Regional track meet on May15th. This update is reflected on the web based calendar and will soon be updated on the PDF calendar available on the Forms and Documents page of the website. Thank You, Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
411	February 25, 2008 at 10:42	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Attn: Jazz Band and Dance Team	There will be a meeting on March 5th at 6:30 (following parent conferences) to discuss a possible trip to Hawaii for April 2 - 7, 2009. If your student will possibly be in the Jazz Ensemble or Winter Dance Team next year please plan to attend. Students are welcome as well. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
410	February 19, 2008 at 14:29	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Trailer pull to help with Beauty and The Beast	This Saturday (2/23) a truck (and driver) is needed to pull the large band trailer to Columbia, MD to pick up the incredible and rather large costumes for Beauty and The Beast. Whoever volunteers would receive all the comp tickets they would like for the performances of Beauty and the Beast (April 25 - 27) and recognition in the program. If you can help, please let me know by 3:00pm on Thursday, thanks!! 10am - Leave from MHS 11am - arrive at Toby's warehouse in Columbia, MD 12pm - depart Columbia, MD 1:30pm - (at the latest) Back at MHS and your job is done. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
409	February 14, 2008 at 14:44	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	San Diego Refunds	Marching Band Students who went to San Diego were given an envelope during the school day today containing the refund checks from student trip accounts. The checks are made out to the parent, although the envelopes are addressed to the students. If you have not received it, please remind your student!
408	February 14, 2008 at 09:49	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	Attn: Wind Ensemble - Uniforms	To: All students enrolled in Wind Ensemble, All students in Wind Ensemble should now have either confirmed that they have an assigned uniform at home (from last season) or have been measured for the purchase of a new uniform (new students this season). If you have not spoken to me yet about your uniform, please contact me by replying to this email, or by phone at 301 401 1257 The revised Wind Ensemble uniform policy is that students are to purchase their uniform in their first year of participation. Graduating students may keep their gown or tuxedo, or sell it back to the band boosters. This is a new policy this year, and students who paid an ensemble fee last year ($40) will have that amount deducted from the amount due on their uniform. The cost of the uniforms are as follows. Checks should be made out to MHS Band Boosters Inc, and delivered to Mr. Shearer. The last due date for paying the uniform fee is March 10th. Students will receive an invoice this week, representing the amount due for their individual uniform. gown (new) $65.00 gown (used) $25.00 tuxedo package (new) $88.00 tuxedo package (used) $48.00 Since the uniforms are being purchased by the students, hems may be cut and hemmed to fit each student. Girls hems should allow for a 2 inch heel. Girls shoes are to be black, closed heel and toe. (sorry, no peep toes or sandals!) Boys should have black dress shoes and socks. Cyndy Zolfo
407	February 11, 2008 at 07:09	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	REMINDER: MHS Band Booster Meetings Monday Feb 11 - Pick up your trip refunds!!	The MHS Band Booster Executive Committee will meet tonight, February 11, at 6:30 pm in the Band Room at Middletown High School. Any interested Band Booster member may attend this meeting. While this is not the venue for general discussion, some of you have expressed an interest in what goes on in the Executive Committee or as it is often referred to, “the meeting before the meeting.” Please feel free to join us if you have the time. The general MHS Band Booster Meeting is also scheduled for tonight, February 11, at 7:30 PM in Middletown High School, room 210 . Among other things, we’ll be issuing San Diego trip refund checks, student trip account checks and doing a detailed budget review. As always before we wrap up, the floor will be open for ideas, observations, comments and suggestions. Please join us. Thank you, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President
406	February 08, 2008 at 10:05	Beth Cockerham NBAL2000@aol.com	Jazz Band/Dance Team Senior Night	Senior Night for the Jazz Ensemble and Dance Team members is Wednesday, Feb. 20th at the home basketball game. Parents of the seniors are invited to escort the seniors at the beginning of half-time as their names are announced. Please join us for a dessert reception in the cafeteria following the half-time performance! We would like to honor these wonderful seniors and all of their years of dedication! All Jazz Ensemble and Dance Team members and their parents are invited. Donations needed! Dessert and punch donations will be greatly appreciated! Please contact Beth Cockerham - NBAL2000@aol.com if you can donate an item. Thank you! Donations will be accepted at 6pm in the cafeteria on Feb. 20th.
405	February 08, 2008 at 09:58	Patricia Staples rstaples17@comcast.net	Band Banquet May 9, 2008	The 2008 MHS Band Banquet is being planned for May 9, 2008 at the Jefferson Ruritan. We are in need of a parent to agree to chair the banquet. The food will be provided by the Ruritan, the date is set and the place is chosen. These details have already been taken care of. Please email Patricia Staples at rstaples17@comcast.net if you can be the chairperson. We have one volunteer who will assist but need a chairperson. Please call me with any questions. If I do not know the answer, I will find it out for you. Let's work together to make this a memorable banquet for our students. Thanks, Patricia Staples 301-293-8905 home 240-586-7250 work 301-606-0041 cell
404	February 05, 2008 at 09:44	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	2008-2009 Band Scheduling	Band Class Registration info for 2008 - 2009: Concert Band (course # depends on years of participation) All winds continuing with band may sign up for Concert Band Percussion should sign up for Percussion Ensemble (see below) 439010 439020 439030 439040 Wind Ensemble - Listed as "Ins Chmbr Ens" on the Course Offering List (course # depends on years of participation) All winds currently in Wind Ensemble may sign up Wind Ens. AND Any wind student currently playing a 1st part in Concert Band may sign up for Wind Ens. If you play a 2nd part on Clarinet, Trumpet, Horn, or Trombone, you may also sign up for Wind Ens. If you are unsure or would like to be considered for Wind Ens, please email me. 439310 439320 439330 439340 Percussion Ensemble - Listed at Band 5 (Percussion) on the Course Offering List All percussion as well as any other music students interested may sign up for Percussion Ens. Percussion, you should NOT sign up for Concert Band unless you are also in Jazz Band. No Percussion should sign up for Wind Ensemble. 439050 Jazz Ensemble (course # depends on years of participation) Auditions required if you are not currently in the ensemble. Auditions are Feb 25th, see the website for information. www.mhsknightsband.net If enough students audition for 2 groups we will attempt to add a 2nd jazz band class. 439410 439420 439430 439440 Any questions? Please email me! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
403	February 04, 2008 at 11:41	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	San Diego Trip Refunds	Hello Everyone, We've got two things to deal with to wrap up the San Diego trip finances: trip excess funds and student trip accounts. Trip excess funds is the money we have left after all the bills are paid. The excess funds will be returned equally to each person that traveled to San Diego and paid for their trip. We're still working on a final number and I should have it for you later this week. Current student trip account balances are available on the band website. Students that attended the San Diego trip may have their entire balance returned to them. We are assuming everyone wants their trip account money returned, however you may leave the money in your trip account and use if for future travel if you desire. As you make this decision, please remember that trip account money may only be used to fund travel expenses. If you do NOT want a refund check prepared for your student trip account or have any questions about your balance, please contact Fred Doggett at fddoggett@comcast.net by February 7, 2008. A few people have negative balances in their trip accounts because they shorted their final San Diego payment and didn't quite have enough to cover the difference in their trip account. A portion of the their individual excess funds check will be used to cover the shortfalls in their respective trip account. All checks will be ready for distribution at the Band Booster Meeting on February 11, 2008 at 7:30 PM in Room 210 at Middletown High School. If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Fred Doggett after February 11, 2008 to make other arrangements. As always, if this information seems unclear or you have any questions please contact me. Thank you, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President dave@cbmsystems.com 301-471-0791
402	January 31, 2008 at 10:16	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Marching Knights registration	Registration for the 2008 Marching Knights is now open online! www.mhsknightsband.net Be sure to take note of all important dates after you register! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
399	January 25, 2008 at 10:35	Karen Thomas kthomas98@gmail.com	URGENT - UNIFORM FITTINGS	The Concert Band and Wind Ensemble are performing at the Middletown Feeder Concert on Wednesday Jan. 30th at 7:00pm and we need to look SHARP!! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A UNIFORM NUMBER... On Monday and Tuesday of next week, Jan. 28 and 29, students will be fitted for a band uniform. There are approx. 30+ students that need to be fitted for a uniform. Please come to the band room from 2:30pm until 4:00pm either day Karen Thomas
398	January 25, 2008 at 10:30	matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Solo and Ensemble date	The date for Solo and Ensemble for BAND is March 10th. April 5th is no longer an option. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
397	January 14, 2008 at 07:15	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	REMINDER: MHS Band Boosters Meetings Tonight!	The MHS Band Booster Executive Committee will meet tonight, January 14, at 6:30 pm in the Band Room at Middletown High School. Any interested Band Booster member may attend this meeting. While this is not the venue for general discussion, some of you have expressed an interest in what goes on in the Executive Committee or as it is often referred to, “the meeting before the meeting.” Please feel free to join us if you have the time. The general MHS Band Booster Meeting is also scheduled for tonight, January 14, at 7:30 PM in Middletown High School, room 210 . We’ll discuss the San Diego trip finances, fundraising, Senior night and the Band Banquet. As always before we wrap up, the floor will be open for ideas, observations, comments and suggestions. Please join us. Thank you, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President
396	January 03, 2008 at 14:30	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	ITS A GO!!	ITS A GO!! The Marching Band will perform at the halftime of tomorrow (Friday) evening's Varsity Girls Basketball game This is for the ENTIRE marching band! Not just those who went to San Diego! 6:30 Report to the gym and watch the Jazz Band and First half of the game 2:00 left on game clock before halftime - Report to the Jazz Band area to get set up Fill in around the jazz band by like instruments, Woodwinds will go on the Sax Side, Brass will go on the other side with the trombones and trumpets No need to all stand in one line, double up the arch so we can all fit Halftime - Perform Carry On Wayward Son After halftime - you are free to go Band will be on the balcony - wear marching band t-shirt (divine comedy or gray shirt) Dance Line is on the court (wear uniform for parade, unless Dee says otherwise) Battery will play hand percussion like they did for the football game halftimes. Play whatever you like. See you tomorrow! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
395	January 03, 2008 at 12:17	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	CELEBRATION PERFORMANCE	IF APPROVED BY ADMINISTRATION.... The Marching Band will be giving an encore performance of Carry On Wayward Son at tomorrow's (Friday's) Varsity Girls Basketball game halftime. The musicians will play from the balcony while the dance line performs on the court. If this is a go... Tomorrow (Friday) 1/04/2008 6:30pm Report to the gym (Jazz Band you still need to be here at 6 for your normal set up) at 2:00 left in the first half, report to the balcony where the jazz band plays at halftime perform Carry On Wayward Son (Battery will play hand percussion) then you are free to go Wear a marching band shirt (Divine Comedy or Gray Shirt) This is not a required performance, but of course everyone in encouraged to attend. I will send out another email confirming the performance when approved by administration! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
394	January 03, 2008 at 09:06	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Students needed for Wind Ensemble	Wind Ensemble needs some students to fill out the instrumentation so it can be a full ensemble and thus be a better experience for those in the group. If you are at all interested please please please try to work out your schedule! You can drop concert band and whatever else you have 4th block to be in the wind ensemble. Unless you are in Jazz Band, then you can't drop 4th block to be in Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble meets 1st block next semester for the full 90 minutes. Here is a list of instruments we need in order of priority (highest first) and the number we need to fill out the ensemble completely, however any number of any instrument are needed! TUBA (1) - Currently have none CLARINETS (3) - Currently have 2 PERCUSSION (3) - Currently have only one BASS CLARINET (1) - Currently have none BARI SAX (1) - Currently have none HORN (2) - Currently have 2 BASSOON (1) - Currently have none OBOE (1) - Currently have 1 TROMBONE (1) - Currently have 2 TRUMPET (1) - Currently have 4 Thank You!! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
393	January 02, 2008 at 15:46	Cyndy Zolfo cdz6@comcast.net	San Diego photos	I'm looking for a large group shot from San Diego to submit with a story for the local newspapers. If you have one please email it to me! THANKS! Cyndy Zolfo
392	December 21, 2007 at 15:53	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Parking at the School	Please print out this parking permit and place it on your dash if you are leaving your vehicle at the school during the trip: http://www.mhsknightsband.net/forms_documents/sandiego/ParkingPermit.pdf Park along the back side of the upper lot (next to the Middletown Park). Fill in the parking spaces starting at the end closest to the school. Thank you! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
391	December 21, 2007 at 15:28	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	San Diego Trip Departure	On December 26^th the busses are leaving Middletown High School as soon as we get everyone and everything loaded. 4:45 am is the latest we need to leave. Please tell your friends and relatives if someone is coming to say goodbye, make sure to be there early. If everyone is present and we’re ready at 4:35 am, we’re leaving! American Airlines is expecting a very heavy travel day and we need to arrive as early as possible. One last reminder: Please remember to take plenty of pictures and give them to Mrs. Pope upon our return! PACK A LUNCH !! Thanks, Dave Maginnis
390	December 21, 2007 at 13:10	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Don't Forget and Final Itinerary	Review what you can put in your carry-on and check at this link: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm Review latest itinerary to pack: http://www.mhsknightsband.net/forms_documents/sandiego/Itinerary.pdf Personal Identification (School ID, Drivers License, etc.. will work) Instrument and music (mouthpiece, reeds, oil, etc…) Drum Sticks, Mallets – if they were not packed with your instruments Uniform: Black and White shoes Black and White Socks White gloves Pack for cool fall weather: Warm clothes, dress in layers, it can get warm during the day but very chilly at night. Highs will be in the upper 50s/lower 60s, Lows are in the Upper 30s and 40s. Be prepared for rain as well Check the San Diego weather forecast before packing Go through the itinerary and make sure you are prepared for all activities You will want long pants and a warm jacket for evening activities We do not return to the hotel during the day at all on Thursday and Saturday so be prepared!! Dress for the banquet at SeaWorld is casual (whatever you wear to SeaWorld that day) Cell Phone and Charger Camera iPod Money for miscellaneous snacks, drinks, souvenirs This by no means is a complete or accurate list. but rather a kind reminder. You are responsible for packing everything you need for the trip. Set plenty of alarms for the morning of the 26th! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
389	December 21, 2007 at 13:10	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Marching Band Banner	The Marching Band parade lead banner is missing. If anyone has any information as to its whereabouts please let me know ASAP!! Last I saw it was for the Halloween parade. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
388	December 19, 2007 at 10:52	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	URGENT: Updated Permission Form	The Field Trip Permission Form was updated to reflect leaving and return to the high school. Please completely the new form and return TOMORROW!! I have added a section to add any special situations (i.e. you are providing your own transportation to the airport, are meeting us in San Diego, etc...) I am giving a form to all students today at rehearsal, and its is also available online with the other forms. Thanks! Matthew Shearer
387	December 19, 2007 at 07:15	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	URGENT: SAN DIEGO TRIP SCHEDULE CHANGE	GREAT NEWS! We have received a generous donation that will pay for charter bus transportation to and from Dulles airport for the San Diego trip! The family making this gift wishes to remain anonymous. This incredible contribution will touch every member of our group, make the travel day much less stressful and the overall trip much more enjoyable. I have thanked the family on behalf of the Band Boosters and they wish us an enjoyable trip. SO HERE’S OUR SCHEDULE CHANGES: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2007 4:15 AM – REPORT TO MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL (eat breakfast, pack a lunch), LOAD BUSES. 4:45 AM – DEPART FOR DULLES AIRPORT 8:15 AM – FLIGHT TO LAX (AA flight #149) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2007 10:35 pm – ARRIVE DULLES AIRPORT (AA flight #144) 11:50 pm – DEPART DULLES FOR MHS 1:10 am – ARRIVE MHS, UNLOAD BUSSES There will be a detailed itinerary review Today (December 19) at 4:45 pm in the MHS Band Room. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Dave Maginnis
386	December 17, 2007 at 21:57	matthew.shearer@fcps.org	IMPORTANT San Diego Trip Documents	MHS Administration has asked us to carry a health form and copy of insurance card for all adults, students, and siblings traveling with the band in San Diego. All the forms area available for download and printing on the band website. Please complete them and return to Mr. Shearer ASAP Chaperones: Chaperone Agreement Chaperone Health History Copy of Insurance Card Staff Members Chaperone Health History Copy of Insurance Card Parents (non chaperone) Chaperone Health History Copy of Insurance Card Siblings or Children Student Health History Copy of Insurance Card
385	December 17, 2007 at 08:27	Dave Maginnis dave@cbmsystems.com	San Diego Update!	For anyone that hasn’t heard, on Tuesday last week during our general Band Booster meeting, the membership voted to include in our San Diego trip a visit to Disneyland on Friday 12/29, immediately following the Field Competition. We should be able to cover the cost of the trip with our savings in freight, part of last year’s golf tournament proceeds, and a generous $1,000 donation provided by Sam’s Club (thanks to Joe Balog’s persuasive work). THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT FOOD: Buffet breakfast daily at the hotel (included with your room). We're eating as a group upon arrival in San Diego, your cost is included in the trip, but everyone, please place your orders ASAP at the link below: http://www.mhsknightsband.net/marching/sandiego/hardrock.php Thursday lunch is a sack lunch at Otay Ranch (included). For dinner you're on your own at the game, the students will be given money. Friday lunch will be a group thing I think. I may just do a large assortment from Einstein Bagels on the bus to Disney. Oh yeah, on Friday 12/28 we are going to Disneyland immediately following the field competition. Your admission is covered. We're all on our own for food at the park. Saturday lunch will be a fast food stop on our own. Dinner is at SeaWorld and covered. Sunday lunch will either be at the airport on a stop on the way. We may encourage the students to grab some snacks at the airport before boarding. Please contact me if you have any additional questions. Thanks, Dave Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President dave@cbmsystems.com 301-471-0791
384	December 16, 2007 at 12:49	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	URGENT: San Diego Baggage Update	IF YOU'RE GOING TO SAN DIEGO: I need everyone to review the list below. These are the items we are shipping separately from our personal checked baggage. These items will be on the airplane with us unless American Airlines cannot accommodate an item (in which case it will be shipped UPS). AA has generously offered to carry any large band equipment they can fit onboard (which saves us about $3500). The list below was provided to AA this week. These items DO NOT count as a checked piece of luggage for any individual. Please review this list and make sure it is correct (the sizes and weights are close estimates and may not be exact for your instrument). I just need to know if you think we might have the wrong instrument for you or if we're missing anyone or anything. We assume all flutes and clarinets will be packed in luggage. HERE'S MORE: After rehearsal on Dec 19, make sure you have all the extra junk out of your instrument case and it is packed to be shipped (leave the gym clothes, snacks, and loose change out). We'll send out more specific information about when we'll be packing and moving instruments next week. All instrument cases will be strapped to help secure them in transit. PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PERSONAL INSTRUMENTS. All airlines have specific limits posted for damage and they are not very high. COVER YOURSELF, just in case. FINALLY: Each person may check TWO bags. I'm assuming everyone will have one checked bag. Our bag-tags are being pre-printed before we arrive at the airport (speeds up check-in). If you know you'll need two bags checked, drop me an email and we'll get both tags printed early. Thanks, Dave Maginnis OK HERE'S THE LIST: Middletown High School Equipment List for San Diego 2007 Item Size in Inches Weight in Pounds Wilson, Madeline Alto Sax 7 x 10.5 x 24 11.5 Christ, Andi Bari Sax 8 x 15 x 43 26.5 Balog, David Baritone 12.5 x 15.5 x 24.5 23.5 Johnson, Will Bass Drum 19 x 29 x 29 37 Harris, Brandon Bass Drum 19 x 27 x 27.5 34 Sparks, Alden Bass Drum 19 x 30 x 30 40.5 Van Outryve, Michael Snare Drum 16 x 18 x 18 24 Maginnis, Paul Snare Drum 16 x 18 x 18 24 Chittick, Brendan Field Tenors 15 x 29 x 49 54 Doggett, Molly Drum Major 4.5 x 4.5 x 46 baton 5 Buckley, Bri Drum Major 4.5 x 4.5 x 46 baton 5 Zolfo, Eliza Horn 12.5 x 15 x 21 20 McVoy, Justin Trombone 37 x 11.5 x 11 17 Alexander, James Trombone 37 x 11.5 x 11 17 Cockerham, Leah Trombone 37 x 11.5 x 11 17 Pope, Nicholas Trombone 37 x 11.5 x 11 17 Jacques, Sarah Trombone 37 x 11.5 x 11 17 McCahey, Michael Trumpet 6 x 10.5 x 21 9 Thomas, Matthew Trumpet 6 x 10.5 x 21 9 McVoy, Erin Trumpet 6 x 10.5 x 21 9 Staples, Bobby Trumpet 6 x 10.5 x 21 9 Meadors, Adam Tuba 11 x 26 x 38 45.5 Page, Ryan Tuba 11 x 26 x 38 45 Drum harnesses in Instrument Box 15 x 29 x 49 58.5 3 Sets of Cymbals in Cardboard Box 24 x 18 x 24 40 Uniforms in Hanging Wardrobe Box 24 x 21 x 46 62 Uniforms in Hanging Wardrobe Box 24 x 21 x 46 62 Uniforms in Hanging Wardrobe Box 24 x 21 x 46 62 Uniforms in Hanging Wardrobe Box 24 x 21 x 46 62 Uniform Hats in Wardrobe Box 24 x 21 x 46 70 Uniform Hats in Cardboard Box 24 x 18 x 24 40 Pit instruments in Cardboard Box 24 x 18 x 24 55 Flags in canvas travel bags 9 bags at 7.5 x 74 9 bags at 6.5 each
383	December 14, 2007 at 08:55	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Hard Rock Dinner - ORDER NOW!	Please submit your dinner order for the Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 26th NOW! go to: Hard Rock Cafe Order http://www.mhsknightsband.net/marching/sandiego/hardrock.php Thanks! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
382	December 14, 2007 at 08:55	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	Checked Baggage for San Diego	The baggage tags will be printed prior to our arrival at Dulles. If anyone is checking two bags please let me know so we can have two tags printed for you. I need to know by Monday December 17^th Thanks, Dave Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President dave@cbmsystems.com 301-471-0791
381	December 11, 2007 at 15:28	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	REMINDER: MHS Band Booster Meeting Today December 11!	The next MHS Band Booster Meeting is scheduled for today, December 11, 2007, at 6:00 PM in the Middletown High School Band Room . This month we’ll do a detailed budget review and put the finishing touches on the San Diego trip. As always before we wrap up, the floor will be open for ideas, observations, comments and suggestions. Please join us. Thank you, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President
380	December 10, 2007 at 15:41	matthew.shearer@fcps.org	San Diego Meetings Reminder	At least one parent and all students must attend one of the following meetings for the San Diego Trip: TONIGHT (Dec. 10th) at 7pm in the band room or TOMORROW (Dec. 11th) at 7pm in the band room All Chaperones must attend one of the following meetings: TONIGHT (Dec. 10th) Following the General San Diego Meeting or MONDAY (Dec. 17th) at 6:30pm, before the band Holiday Concert (location TBD) THANKS! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
378	December 05, 2007 at 12:05	Ed McVoy mcvoyz@msn.com	CORRECTION - Golf Tournament	The Golf Tournament last school year raised over $12,000 for the ENTIRE BAND PROGRAM (not just Marching Band). Parents of students in ALL ensembles are encouraged to volunteer! Parents, your participation in this fundraiser will count towards your son's or daughter's fundraising participation if you are choosing to fundraise rather than paying ensemble fees. Ed McVoy 2008 Tournament Coordinator mcvoyz@msn.com 240-344-7600
377	December 05, 2007 at 11:05	Ed McVoy mcvoyz@msn.com	Golf Tournament Fundraiser	The MHS Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Musket Ridge Golf Club is scheduled for Friday May 2nd, 2008. This years golf tournament raised $12,000 for the marching band!!! We plan to have the same success in 2008. But we need to assemble a great cast of volunteers to help make this happen. We will have sign ups for the tournament planning committee at the MHS Band Booster meetings on Monday Dec 10 and Tuesday Dec 11th. See you next week! Ed McVoy 2008 Tournament Coordinator mcvoyz@msn.com 240-344-7600
375	December 05, 2007 at 10:57	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	RESCHEDULED: December Band Booster Meetings	In order to accommodate the San Diego meetings scheduled for next week we have rescheduled the normal Band Booster meetings: The Band Booster Executive Committee Meeting will be held at 6:00PM on December 10 in the Band Room and is open to everyone. The Band Booster General Meeting will be held at 6:00PM on December 11 in the Band Room and is also open to everyone. During the general meeting Fred Doggett will be doing a detailed budget review and we will be discussing next year’s Marching Band show. Please join us if you can. Thanks, Dave Maginnis MHS Band Booster President
374	November 30, 2007 at 09:04	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Jazz Concert Recording	Recordings from last evenings Jazz Ensemble concert can be downloaded from the band website: http://www.mhsknightsband.net/jazz/recordings/ Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
373	November 30, 2007 at 08:54	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Marching Photos	Photos from our competitions can be viewed and ordered online at http://www.jolesch.com/: http://www.joleschorders.com/default.asp?EV=MARCHING You can use these terms to search for the photos: JMU Parade of Champions 2007 USSBA 2007 Marine Corps Invita USSBA 2007 National Championsh Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
372	November 28, 2007 at 14:47	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Attendance at Marching Rehearsals	One of the reasons to only hold once a week rehearsals is so that you can work out other after school stuff on other days of the week so that you do not miss rehearsal. Yes our regular competition season is over, but we still need to perform our show as best we can for the competition and parade in San Diego. The parade will be on National TV. You could very easily be playing Carry On Wayward Son for over a million viewers on Dec 27th! We need to still rehearse and keep the Divine Comedy strong. We need to polish and tighten up Carry On Wayward Son We need to learn the music for the bowl game, memorize it and play it very well so that you look good in front of the thousands of other high school musicians you will be playing next to. You could very easily influence people from Hawaii to Pennsylvania into thinking Maryland schools have very strong music programs, or very weak music programs. You WILL be watched just like you will be watching the other bands. Through your performance and your behavior, represent Middletown, Frederick, and Maryland well!! SO PLEASE! Work out practices, tutoring, etc., to avoid Wednesdays ahead of time the best you can! If you ask me the day of rehearsal I will say NO! I know you all can be much more responsible than that. DO NOT TAKE REHEARSALS LIGHTLY!! BE HERE AND BE ON TIME!! Thank You Matt Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
371	November 28, 2007 at 14:46	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Updated Important Dates	The list of "Important Dates" for Jazz, Concert and Wind Ensemble has been updated. You can download it from this link: http://mhsknightsband.net/forms_documents/ direct link: http://mhsknightsband.net/forms_documents/important_dates_07_08.pdf Thank You! Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
370	November 28, 2007 at 07:33	Matthew Shearer matthew.shearer@fcps.org	Fees and Fundraising, further clarification	I think this finally makes sense. Sorry this is confusing. Since you all have different levels of participation in the band program, making it fair and logical for everyone is a little complicated. The Fees, Fundraising, and Trip Accounts document has been updated. Go to http://www.mhsknightsband.net/forms_documents/ If this document is still confusing, click here for guidance. Matthew Shearer, Director of Bands Middletown High School
369	November 25, 2007 at 19:36	Dave Maginnis dave@cbmsystems.com	SHORT NOTICE - I NEED A REPLY!	Sorry for the short notice, but I need a reply by the end of the day on Monday November 26th. Otay Ranch High School (the school that is hosting our practice on Dec 27th between the parade and the Holiday Bowl) will be providing a sack lunch. The lunch will include: Sandwich Option: The default selection is turkey, if you want something different please email me back as soon as possible. 1-Ham and Cheese 2-Turkey and Cheese 3-Vegetarian Each sandwich comes with chips, granola bar and a drink (reg. soda, diet soda, sprite or water). Thanks, Dave Maginnis 301-471-0791 dave@cbmsystems.com
368	November 25, 2007 at 19:36	Dave Maginnis Dave@cbmsystems.com	SAN DIEGO TRIP UPDATE #4	2007 SAN DIEGO TRIP UPDATE #4 Nov 26, 2007 Hello All, We're four weeks from San Diego! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and this email finds you and your families well. Please take a few moments to read through this update and let me know if you have any questions. MANDATORY SAN DIEGO MEETINGS SCHEDULED: At least one parent and all students must attend one of the following meetings: - Dec. 10 at 7pm in the Band Room - Dec. 11 at 7pm in the Band Room Chaperones must attend one of the following meetings: - Dec. 10 at 8pm in the Band Room - Dec. 17 at 6:30pm before the band holiday concert - not in the Band Room, look for signs FLIGHT PLANS (UPDATED): American Airlines has changed the flight schedule slightly. Here are our new flight plans: - Wednesday, Dec 26, 2007, Depart Dulles on American Airlines flight 149 at 8:15am non-stop to LAX with arrival scheduled at 10:55am - flight time 5hr 40 min. - Sunday, Dec 30, 2007, Depart LAX on American Airlines flight 144 at 2:50pm non-stop to Dulles with arrival scheduled at 10:35pm - flight time 4hr 45 min. If you're not a frequent traveler, please take a look at this link: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm Familiarize yourself and your students with what you can and cannot bring in your carry-on baggage. Pay particular attention to the size of liquids and how they must be packed (don't waste money on things that will be tossed when you get to security). INSTRUMENTS: Each traveler is allowed two checked pieces of baggage. Where possible, we'd like all instruments to be carried-on or checked as baggage. There are a few limitations. CARRY-ONS: Weight may not exceed 40 lbs. The size may not exceed 45 inches and it must fit in the overhead compartment; CHECKED BAGGAGE: Weight may not exceed 50 lbs. The size may not exceed 62 inches (the size limitation is calculated by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, that is, length + width + height). AMERICAN AIRLINES WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AS CHECKED BAGGAGE THAT IS NOT IN A HARD SHELL CASE. American Airlines will not cover any claimed damages if there is no case damage. Claims for a total loss have very low limits. PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR INSTRUMENT IS COVERED BY YOUR HOMEOWNERS OR OTHER INSURANCE POLICY. Obviously some of the larger instruments cannot meet these requirements and will have to be shipped. We will be working through the details on shipping in the next week or so. TRIP ITINERARY (this is still a work-in-progress): A few parents have asked about meals so I've included information on planned meals and the dollar amounts that are already included in your trip cost. Don't worry parents; we won't let anyone go hungry! Specific times are included where I know them, but it is and will probably remain fairly fluid. Day 1---Dec. 26th 6:00 am - Meet at Dulles Airport (eat something before leaving home, pack snacks), 8:15 am flight to LAX (flight 149) 10:55 am - Arrive LAX 11:30 am - Bus transportation to San Diego (Lunch stop enroute $12) 4:30 pm - Check-in at Town and Country Resort 5:00-10 pm - Uniform, equipment and instrument inventory; diner ($20) and a planned group activity 9:00 pm - Bowl Game's Director's Meeting Day 2---Dec. 27th Breakfast at hotel Morning - Big Bay Balloon Parade Afternoon - Mass Band Rehearsal (boxed lunch enroute, $12) 5:00 pm - Pacific Life Holiday Bowl (diner at the game, $20) Day 3---Dec. 28th Breakfast at hotel Morning/Afternoon - Field Show Contest (boxed lunch provided on-site) Evening - Open for planned group activity and diner, $20 Day 4---Dec. 29th Breakfast at hotel Day at Sea World (lunch, $12) Dinner/Dance and Awards Ceremony Day 5---Dec. 30th Breakfast at hotel 8:30 am - Busses to LAX w/food stop enroute (lunch, $12) 1:00 pm - Arrive at LAX, 2:50 pm flight to Dulles. 10:30 pm - Arrive Dulles Airport, meet parents for student pickup. I am working on the group activities with input from the chaperones and Mr. Shearer and I'll release those details as soon as we can confirm the plans. MEALS: Pack something to eat on the airplane (don't bring bottled water, it won't get through security)! I intend to hand each student an envelope with the cash allowance indicated on the itinerary just prior to the bus arrival at a restaurant. If we're doing something as a group for a group price, I'll make sure we stay within budget and we'll reconcile after the trip. For FAMILIES AND CHAPERONES TRAVELING WITH THE BAND, I will refund your meal allowances in the next couple of weeks. So when we stop for food every student will have their own money, family members, chaperones and staff members are on their own! Any remaining money will be your student's to keep; if they spend too much they'll have to wash dishes! Game Day Dinner: Just a quick FYI, here are the current prices for food at Charger Stadium: - Super Charger Dog: $6.50 - Bratwurst: $6.50 - Kielbasa: $6.50 - Cracker Jack: $5.50 - Peanuts: $4.50 - Bottled Water: $4.50 - Bottled Soda: $4.50 TRIP PAYMENTS: ALL TRIP PAYMENTS ARE DUE! You should have paid $1400 for each student. If you're not sure what you've paid, please check on-line or contact me. Mail checks or money orders to: MHS Band Boosters 200 Schoolhouse Drive Middletown, MD 21769 CASH REPORT (as presented at the November Band Booster Meeting): San Diego 2007 - Cash Report Cash received to date 90,382.00 Fundraisers 6,200.00 96,582.00 Disbursements Holiday Bowl Deposits 16,075.00 Airfare Deposit 3,200.00 Refunds 1,875.00 Disbursements Due November