Photos for the Band Awards Ceremony

Hi Band People!
Remember that awesome slideshow at the awards night last year? Well to make that happen again, I need photos! So far I have received photos from exactly one person, and the big night is Friday, May 27. I would love to have your pictures from anything band related, whether it's band camp, practices, football games or competitions, Indoor Percussion or Guard, concerts, fundraising events, Daytona, or even sectionals. Please send them as attachments to greta.pallack@yahoo.com or if it is easier, bring a disc to Greta or Sophie at school. The sooner the better! Thank you. - Greta Pallack

GHS Band Booster Meeting minutes 050911

Prior Meeting Minutes were approved.

Band Director Report:

• Bill Pirzer thanked the parents who chaperoned on the Daytona trip. All the kids behaved and it was a very successful trip.
• Colored Guard Auditions are this week - 5/9 – 5/13. 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• Leadership Camp will be 5/16 – 5/19. 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• The students will write an essay and have an interview with Mr. Pirzer. Auditions will be held on 5/23 & 5/24. It is not open to the public or other students.
• Awards night is on 5/27 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.
• 6/3 is the first early release day (1:25 pm). Students will have practice to go over the graduation music from 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
• GHS graduation is on 6/4. Students should be at GHS at 8:00 am. They should be back to the school by noon.
• Band Camp 1: 6/7 – 6/10 from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Ruth Dean is putting together a “Welcome Bag” (goody bag) for the new band members (enacs) to be handed out at Band Camp 1.
• There will be a band booster meeting on Friday 6/10 for all parents (new and old).
• The drum line and pit will have rehearsal on Tuesdays starting 5/10/2011 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
• The tentative 2011-2012 calendar was handed out. A revised calendar with any necessary changes will be handed out at Band Camp 2.
• Band Camp 2 will be held on 8/6 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; 8/8 -8/12 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
• There will be only 5 football games with one being on a Thursday night in September.
• 9/17 – All State Auditions @ Buchholz
• 10/8 – Middleburg competition
• 10/22 – FBA District Marching Festival @ Williston
• 10/28 – Senior Night
• 10/29 – Showcase @ Santa Fe
• 10/31 – 11/4 Homecoming week. No late rehearsals – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• 11/4 is UF’s homecoming also
• 11/12 North Marion Competition
• 11/18 – 11/19 FMBC State Competition in Tampa/St. Pete
• Spring Changes: State Concert Festival 5/3 – 5/5/2012. TBA. State is being reconsidered due to the cost of the trip. It will depend on where the competition is held.

The CD’s from state are being preordered. The orders are due by 5/11/2011. The cost is $16.00 per CD. Please make your checks out to Gainesville High School Band.

You may also purchase a CD of the Spring Concert. The recording was made by John Netardus. The cost is $10.00.

Treasurer Report:

There is $7,000.00 in the bank. The Daytona buses still need to be paid for. We made $194 on the baskets at the Spring Concert.

Fundraising Report:

We made $194 on the baskets at the Spring Concert.

Volunteer Coordinator Report:

We need volunteers for both band camps. Mike Grantham will be sending out a request by email. New parents will be asked during band camp 1.

Uniform Report:

The guard uniforms need to be cleaned. If anyone would like to volunteer to take some home to wash, please let Adela know. The guard members are responsible for cleaning their uniforms at the end of marching and indoor seasons.

The Marching band sections will be asked to take shifts to help with the uniforms after the football games and competitions.

There was also a discussion to find more space for the uniforms.

Elections:

Susie Hummel was elected as co-treasurer and will be working with Suzanne Clark to learn the ropes.

We still need a co-fundraiser chairperson.

Other:

The Band Picnic money is due by Friday 5/13. The forms are located in the band room.

Mr. Pirzer will be in a “Dunk Tank”.

There is a baking contest between the sections. The dessert must be home made without the help of a parent or any grown up.