
Band Notes Aug. 8, 2017
Greetings folks — just a few quick reminders:
Fundraising & Payments
All students need to have a total of $150 in fund raising or Out of Pocket funds. (in addition to the $50 that was due in July) no later than the first day of Band Camp (Aug 21).
Any students who owes funds from previous years/seasons are reminded that they MUST be paid in FULL prior to Band Camp, otherwise you will not be permitted to participate. Please do not put yourself, and me, in the embarrasing position of having your membership revoked!
Remember — no one in life is going to GIVE you anything, and you are not ENTITLED to anything.
YOU MUST EARN everything you get!
So get out there and sell some ads!
Payment/Fund Raising Schedule
This is what is required from every member to operate the program:
$50 July 1
$150 Aug 21
$150 Sept 10 (uniforms will be held from anyone who is not current)
$135 October 30
Total in Fund Raising $485 — that’s about 3 Full page ads in the ad book. And whomever buys the ads will get a tax deduction! (Last day to sell ads in Sept. 15)
Please sell MORE than you need to cover the Winter season, PREVIOUS years, or future years. All funds raised can also be used for future Band Trips as well.
Band Camp
Band Camp is Aug 21–25 (we generally finish on Thursday)
There will be a Performance for all of the Parents & Family Members on Thursday night. We will serve food as well. Details — asap!
Here is a link so you can learn about Band Camp — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Band_Camp_Info.html
Fall Marching Band 2017 Music & Audio Files
Audio Files (mp3 format) are available for download!
Please click here to get the audio for YOUR specific part
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B093prcObtSVUVJzYjktaF8xeEk
Fantasia Impressions — Bunnell Fall 2017 Marching Band Sheet Music!!!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B093prcObtSVOHQ0QU5xemtzYlU
All FIRST year members should choose a 2nd or 3rd part.
Save ink & Paper — print only what you need!
Solar Eclipse
Here is a very cool link about the Solar Eclipse that will occur during Monday’s Band Camp session. PLEASE be prepared with protective eyeware (Sunglasses). This should not have an impact on our day, other than it’s really REALLY cool!
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map
Schedule
The Fall Schedule is somewhat complete. Please click this link to view the schedule:
http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Schedules.html
Parents
You will want to become involved. This activity is a fantastic way for you to bond with your child in the few years remaining, prior to their college experience!!!
Here are some important links:
- FAQ’s — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/FAQs.html
- Parent Testimonials — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Parent_Alumni_Testamonials.html
- Parent Guidebook — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Parents_Guidebook.html
- Band Handbook — https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B093prcObtSVM2dLRHdiYXBBT3M
Schoology Group
We have created a “Schoology” group for all things Marching Band and Guard for the STUDENTS. All students MUST register on the Schoology Group ASAP.
Go to: www.schoology.com then “Join Course” and use this as your access code: 439ZG-3G4BH (you may have to create a FREE Schoology Account first).
We will post links and resources, plus announcements on that site.
Follow Us
Communication in a large & successful group is essential! We offer a wide variety of options. Please feel free to subscribe to as many of the mediums listed below as you wish.
Many students & parents prefer the “Remind” option, as that sends a message directly to your mobile device.
Facebook Page for all PARENTS & STUDENTS & ALUMNI
https://www.facebook.com/groups/889464014469920/ — please join (send request to join) and subscribe
Twitter — (follow) https://twitter.com/BunnellBand
Remind — (Text messages to your device)
- To receive messages via text, text @bunnellb to 81010
- Trouble using 81010? Try texting @bunnellb to (203) 909–6032 instead.
Medium — https://medium.com/@bunnellband — then click follow.
Ad Book (Cavalcade of Bands Program Book)
Sadly, the Bunnell Band is NOT fully funded by the B.O.E or the town (Very few — IF ANY — HS Marching Bands are funded anywhere in the USA). While they supply some support, it is simply not sufficient to operate a Competitive Program.
Some towns in our area, require their students to pay 2, to 3 to 4 times the amount that we require our students to contribute.
Band & Guard is free, provided you meet the annual fund raising goal, which is $485 (depending on the final BOE/Town Budget) for the 2017 Fall Season. The only time that you will have to pay “Out of Pocket” is when you don’t meet that goal using the provided fun raising tools.
The best fund raising tool, by far, is the Cavalcade Adbook, or Program Book. This is somewhat like a yearbook for the Band & Guard. Town Businesses will purchase “Ad Space” in return for a Tax Deduction (we are a 501(c)3 “not for profit” organization). In addition — many Family members will also purchase a “Good Luck” ad page for their child. Parents who purchase ads will also get a Tax Deduction as well. SO RATHER than paying out of pocket — purchase an ad and get the Tax break!
Please:
- Turn is ads/checks AS SOON as you get them.
- Ask family and friends to purchase an ad, get the tax break, and support you (or your child).
- Try all sections of town, and into Shelton on Bridgeport Ave & Devon, just over the Bridge.
Sell to:
- Doctor/Dentist/Orthodontist Office (especially if you are a patient)
- Law Offices
- Real Estate Offices
- Insurance Offices
- Restaurants
- Gas Stations
- Florists
- Mortuaries
- Local Businesses
Avoid selling to:
- National Chains (Home Depot, Wallmart etc…)
- Liquor Stores
- Smoke Shops
- Firearms Stores
Set a Goal and get out there and sell!
The Businesses know that we are coming —
Here is the form that you will need — https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B093prcObtSVcVlHQTFDRDNXREU
See a Sample Ad Here — http://www.bunnellband.org/Sample_Ad_Page.pdf
You can also purchase an ad online here (send this link out to fgamily & friends) — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Purchase_an_Ad.html
Learn more about the ad-book here — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Ad_Book_Info.html
PLEASE:
• Please sell as many ads as possible, as 100% of the ads will go to the students’ accounts.
• Your family members may also take ads as well.
• Ads can be from out of State.
• Ads are Tax Deductible
All ads must be turned in by Sept. 15, 2017.
PLEASE — send ALL Ads to Bunnell HS (Address on ad form) AS SOON AS YOU GET THEM!
Thank you!
JM
