Monday, June 27, 2011

Ram Band Update (6/27/11): Everyone Loves a Parade!!!

To all:

I hope everyone has enjoyed a few restful weeks.  This week 'unofficially' begins the 2011-2012 band season!!!  There are several events on the calendar as well as some updated information for your consumption.  

First; THIS WEEK:
  • Monday, June 27: WIMBA Meeting @ WYHS Band Room - 6:30PM
  • Tuesday, June 28: Rehearsal @ WYHS Band Room - 7:00-8:30PM
  • Wednesday, June 29: Rehearsal @ WYHS Band Room - 7:00-8:30PM
  • Thursday, June 30: Rehearsal @ WYHS Band Room - 7:00-8:30PM
  • Friday, July 1: Rehearsal @ WYHS Band Room - 10:30AM -12:00PM 
  • Saturday, July 2
    • Rehearsal @ WYHS Band Room - 10:30AM-12:00PM
    • Leadership Academy @ WYHS Band Room - 12:00PM-3PM - Squad Leader Applicants - SEE BELOW
  • Sunday, July 3:
    • Instrument Pick-up @ Band Room - 11:00AM-11:45AM: Anyone who needs to pick up their instrument before the parade can do so during the time frame listed above.
    • Parade Line-Up @ Across from UDF - 12:00PM - All members are to report in Summer Uniform @ Noon!
    • Parade Step-Off - 1:00PM

Ram Band Summer Uniforms
Beginning this Thursday, Ram Band summer uniform shirts & shorts will be available for purchase directly through the Uniform Room.  No order form submission is necessary.  Payment in full is required at time of purchase. Band Polos: $17.50 (S-XL), $19.50 (2XL-3XL).  Band Shorts: $15.00 (S-3XL).  Cash, Checks, or Money Orders are accepted and made payable to: WIMBA.

Schmidt's Update
Thank you to everyone who sent an email volunteering to work the Schmidt's booth this summer at several events.  We have two dates left which require more folks.  The dates below should be filled by Adult Volunteers ONLY.  (Both dates have band conflicts during our PreCamp and Band Camp schedule).  If any parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. are available to work; all earned money will go directly into your selected student's band account.  

Ohio State Fair
Wed Aug 3
5:30p-11:30p
4 slots available

Ohio State Fair
Sun Aug 7
9:00a-2:30p
4 slots available

Please let us know if you are available and interested!!!

2011 Band Camp & PreCamp Schedule
The yearly band mailing will be sent home late next week but go ahead and mark your calendars now with the following information:

  • Mon, Aug. 1 - PreCamp Rehearsal - 7:00-8:30PM
  • Tues, Aug. 2 - PreCamp Rehearsal - 7:00-8:30PM
  • Wed, Aug. 3 - Fall Football Program Pictures - 7:00-7:30PM; PreCamp Rehearsal - 7:30-8:30PM
  • Thu, Aug. 4 - Parent/Student Meeting & Potluck - 6:30PM
  • Fri, Aug. 5 - PreCamp Rehearsal - 7:00-8:30PM
  • Sun, Aug. 7 - DEPART FOR BAND CAMP
  • Fri, Aug. 12 - RETURN FROM BAND CAMP; Parent Preview - 3:30PM


*** STUDENTS - Make sure you were socks and shoes for all practices!!! ***

If you have any questions, let me know.  See you Tomorrow!!!

GO RAMS!!!

Mr. Herrmann