1st Booster Meeting of the Year - Aug 28

It was a pleasure getting to see so many of you tonight at Open House!  I would like to invite all of you to the first Band Parent Booster Club Meeting of the year next Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 pm in the band room.  I know unfortunately that there are several meetings/Open Houses going on in the community that night but hopefully we can still get a good turn out of parent support at this very important meeting.  

Our agenda will include:

• Band “need-to-knows” such as necessary supplies, uniforms, practice tips, etc.
• Details and needs for upcoming performances and concerts, including:
  • Beginner Demonstration Concert in October
  • Football Games
  • Fall Concert for 8th Graders in October
  • LMEA State Music Conference Performance
  • 8th Grade Night at EA
• Fundraising
• Volunteers opportunities

Other Reminders:

• $35 Band Fees are due.  Students must have this fee paid in order to receive their band books.
• 7th & 8th Graders should have a flip folder & lyre for games/parade.  If you did not order one through us, you can get them at Alison’s or Zeaglers.  Expect 1-1.5 weeks for delivery.  
• Sweatshirts/Polos have been ordered.  Expect 2-3 weeks for delivery. 
• Check www.cmsmustangband.com often for updates
• Students should be bringing their instruments home and PRACTICING at least 3-4 times a week.  The instruments can remain on the shelf during the school day, however, students should pick them up on the way to their busses.  I will often check the cubbies on Friday afternoons to see if they have gone home and give a “shelf” grade!  Check the band website if you can’t remember if it is an A or B Day, but when in doubt, bring it!

Upcoming Important Dates:

• 6th Gr Trombone Help Session – Wednesday, Aug 22 until 4:00 pm
• 6th Gr Clarinet Help Session – Thursday, Aug 23 until 4:00 pm
• Drumline Practice – Monday, Aug 27 until 4:00 pm (and every Monday through FB season)
• 6th Gr Trumpet Help Session – Thursday, Aug 30 until 4:00 pm
• 1st Home Football Game – Thursday, Sep 20, Report 4:30 pm at CMS
• Check www.cmsmustangband.com/calendar for more dates!

E-mail is the best form of communicating with me!  Please let me know if you have any questions.  katie.codina@apsb.org