Meeting began at 7PM.
Approved minutes from prior meeting.
Band Director Update
Coming up over the next 6 Saturdays, 5 competitions, 1st one being this Saturday (Middleburg). Itineraries and directions were given to students today.
- At the Middleburg competition, there are 3 bands in 3A (which is the division in which GHS competes). In the finals, the competition is against everyone. Sixteen bands in total are competing.
- For the finals, the champion from each class, plus the next 5 highest scoring bands, are able to participate.
- Goals and expectations – goal is to achieve a score of 81 in preliminaries or finals to get block scoring. This allows the band to perform later in state preliminaries. This is important. Higher scores are typically saved for the bands who perform later.
- Classification (1A to 5A) depend on the number of brass and woodwinds on the field:
- 3A - 46 to 64 (GHS has 64)
- 2A – 31-45 (Santa Fe is 2A)
- Bands can compete in a higher class (but not a lower class) in the competitions leading up to state. At state, you must go in your designated class.
- How it is judged: 10 different judges focusing on different areas: ensemble music – intonation, are the kids playing together? Music judge walking around on field listening to each student and what he/she is playing. General effect music – are the students performing, are they communicating to the audience, phrasing, colors? General effect coordination – how the visual presentation fits with the music. In this category, judges can comment on anything.
- Admission is $12 for parents, students are $8, children under 6 are free.
- Students need to bring their own food for both lunch and dinner!! Send healthy foods (PBJ sandwiches. Pasta salad, no mayo). Be sure to send sun-block. Water jugs. Blanket/pillow for bus ride. Will get chilly for the ride home. Stay away from caffeine NOW. It dehydrates badly. Need to mix water and Gatorade. Need donations of bottled water and powdered Gatorade. We go through approximately 400 bottles of water at each competition. Need the smaller (8 oz) bottles of water. Donations should be brought to the band room. Donations of apples, bananas, crackers would be most appreciated. Parents/fans – wear purple!
- Friday, October 14th - This Friday night – Buchholz. Will rehearse 3-5pm, just playing in stands, no half time performance. Students are to wear travel uniform top, jeans, and sneakers.
- Friday, October 21st – Dr. Dixon is paying for us to bring a pep band to Vanguard in Ocala. 40 kids. Offered it up to the juniors and seniors.
- Saturday, October 22nd – FBA District Marching Festival at Williston. Perform at 8pm, one performance and that is it. While agenda hasn’t been sent yet, kids will need to be there at 1pm.
- Friday, October 28th, GHS homecoming and alumni band night.
- Saturday, the 29th - Showcase – tentative performance time 3:30.
- Middle school event last Friday – big success. They felt like they were part of it. Have received lots of positive feedback from middle school band directors.
Treasurer report – Susie Hummel
- Gator Concessions – total 3.3K on the 2 games since last booster meeting. Only 2 more home games – Vanderbilt and FSU (on Thanksgiving) – if you are thinking about signing up, please let Ruth know ASAP.
- Gator Dockside – Fundraiser yielded approximately $600,
- Yankee candles – $4K
- Fair share – 4K collected since last meeting
- Bank Balance – 14K
- Need to get regular Fair Share payments in. They are lagging. $75 was due on 9/30/11.
State Band Trip – Please submit your form for the room/ bus if you are interested in attending.
Fundraising – Laura Netardus
- October 28 – Chicken dinner fundraiser. Dinners are from Hills Barbecue. This is a non school day and students will be practicing for Showcase. We have lots of tickets available to be picked up. Tickets are $8 each. Envelopes have 10 tickets each at $8 each. Don’t need to take 10, however. This is also the same day as the alumni event. Money needs to be back by 10/24.
- Wreath fundraiser – money and orders are due in Monday, 10/17. Have the traditional program ($25 per item) as well as the holiday gift program ($35 per item) this year. For the holiday gift program, you are able to order and have the order delivered directly to the recipients. (Please write your message on the order form). This is different than last year. This makes the deadline earlier. At least $5 per item goes to the students’ fair share accounts. Delivery will take place week of December 2.
- Baskets for holiday concert. Asking now for donations to make the baskets. Contact Laura Netardus for details.
- Scrip is due this Wednesday, 10/12. Order forms are available in the band room.
Volunteer Coordinator Report – Mike Grantham
- As indicated previously, donations of snacks/water would be most appreciated. Less perishable snacks, like PB crackers, will be accepted anytime. If you bring apples/bananas/grapes – bring them Friday or Saturday so they don’t spoil.
- The Pit crew needs to be in the trailer area by 12:30pm to move Pit for preliminary round of competition.
- Parents, park in designated area, and come visit us while students are practicing.
Uniforms – Susie Hummel
We are in good shape as far as alterations go. Thanks to all who have helped after games. Bibbers need to go home after this competition – volunteers needed to take 10 each home to wash.
Miscellaneous
Applebees’ will provide dinner for Friday night (pregame).
Note: Please recognize / patronize vendors who have provided dinner for the band on the nights we have had football games:
· Texas Roadhouse
· Little Caesars
· Olive Garden
· Applebees
Next meeting, Monday, November 14th.
Meeting adjourned approximately 7:55pm.
