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**THIS WEEK** -PARENT MEETING, TOMORROW, MAY 20, 7PM at GHS for all parents of band students for the 2008 fall season. We will discuss the band calendar, fees, and fundraising opportunities. Meet the new Band Directors, and the new Gilbert Band Boosters! for all parents of band students for the 2008 fall season. We will discuss the band calendar, fees, and fundraising opportunities. Meet the new Band Directors, and the new Gilbert Band Boosters!-GRADUATION MAY 22, CALL TIME 5:30PM at GHS. Dr. Santa Cruz is providing pizza for the band students who will then perform for graduation ceremonies. Please wear "Sunday Best". Dr. Santa Cruz is providing pizza for the band students who will then perform for graduation ceremonies. Please wear "Sunday Best".-ORDER YOUR MEMORY DVD BY MAY 20! There will be 2 sets this year, one for Band, and one for Ireland. Each set will be $12, and include a DVD and photo CD. Make payments to Gilbert Band Boosters and place in file cabinet, or bring to parent meeing.. Your payment will be your order form, so be sure student name and what set they want are listed in the check memo. Contact Cyndi Dayley with questions. There will be 2 sets this year, one for Band, and one for Ireland. Each set will be $12, and include a DVD and photo CD. Make payments to Gilbert Band Boosters and place in file cabinet, or bring to parent meeing.. Your payment will be your order form, so be sure student name and what set they want are listed in the check memo. Contact Cyndi Dayley with questions.-WIND ENSEMBLE TUXES must be turned in by Thursday, May 22 with DRY CLEANING RECEIPT. -THANK YOU to everyone who helped or attended Bob’s Farewell party! It was a huge success thanks to you. It was wonderful to see such love and support for Bob. Bob, you will be missed! -ANOTHER THANK YOU to those who helped with the "Bob"-B-Q. We had a huge turnout and a great time! Thank you Texas Roadhouse for your donation of pork and rolls! -SENIORS, WE WILL MISS YOU! It’s been a great band year, and we wish you well in your future. Please stay in contact through mass emails and www.tigerpride.org. Congratulations! **NEW** -PLEASE MAKE NOTE that there will be an extra summer rehearsal July 28 at GHS, 2-6pm, prior to attending band camp in Prescott, July 29-Aug. 2. See full calendar below. **REMINDERS** -IF YOU STILL HAVE A UNIFORM OUT, YOUR GRADE CAN BE HELD. Please return uniforms to Mr. Edgar or Mr. Meyers ASAP. -DRUMLINE CHOP SHOPS resume in June, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 5-8pm for current and incoming students (including Jr. High) wishing to be on the 2008 fall drumline! Contact Tina Besthoff. **FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES** -WE NEED YOU TO COMMIT TO WORKING ASU CONCESSIONS, AND/OR SIGN WALKING to raise fees for marching band, or we will have to cancel these events. More information on www.tigerpride.org. Contact Kim Cahalan for ASU, or Tina Besthoff for Sign-Walking. Great way to earn those band fees and hang out with your friends! The more that work, the more money earned! SIGN WALKING THIS SUNDAY, MAY 25, May 31, and June 1, 9am-3:30pm at Scottsdale Toyota. Carpool can be arranged. -THE BOOSTERS ARE LOOKING FOR A PARENT to oversee our Grocery Card sales. Collect monies, order, and distribute cards at band events. Contact Carolyn Gieszl. -NOW YOU CAN UPLOAD ANY BAND PHOTO TO SHARE at http://tigerpride.smugmug.com! Contact our webmaster, Alan Dayley for instructions and password. Also, anyone can download any of the photos, or order professional photos or gifts (no password needed)! A percentage of sales goes to the general band fund. -LOOKING FOR HELP- -The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested. **BAND CALENDAR**(Many updates!) -May 20, 7pm-Parent meeting discussing next year band season -May 22-Graduation, all bands, call time 5:30pm. Pizza from Dr. Santa Cruz! -June 21-Carwash -July 15, 17, 22, 24 Summer rehearsals at GHS. 2-4:30pm and 6-9pm. -June 26, 2-7pm-Uniform fitting for all marching band members. Choir hallway. -July 17-2-7pm-Uniform fitting for all marching band members. Choir hallway. -July 19-Carwash -July 28-Additional summer rehearsal 2-6pm at GHS. -Band Camp July 29-Aug. 2, 2008 in Prescott **Camp will be Tuesday thru Saturday, -August 6-First day of school -August 7-Evening Marching Band Rehearsals begin. Thank you, Gilbert Band Boosters **THIS WEEK!**(all contacts are through "contact us" on www.tigerpride.org) -WE’RE IN THE NEWSPAPER! There was an article on the band in the Gilbert Breeze last week. You can pick up a copy at the Public Library. Way to go! -DRUMLINE CHOP SHOPS CONTINUE every Tuesday and Thursday after school, 3-5:30 pm for current and incoming students (including Jr. High) wishing to be on the 2008 fall drumline! Contact Tina Besthoff. Thank you, Gilbert Band Boosters **TONIGHT** -RINO D’S PIZZA AND WINGS TONIGHT. This will be our last Rino D’s night until Sept.. **NEW** STATE FESTIVAL PHOTOS for Wind Ensemble and Concert Band are now posted on http://tigerpride.smugmug.com for Wind Ensemble and Concert Band are now posted on http://tigerpride.smugmug.com **FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES** -WE ARE ASKING AGAIN FOR INTEREST IN WORKING CONCESSIONS AT ASU GAMES. We must commit to ASU soon to keep this fundraiser. Available dates are: We must commit to ASU soon to keep this fundraiser. Available dates are:Aug 30th Sept 6th, 13th, 2oth Oct 25th Nov 15th & 28th Insight Bowl (not sure of exact date yet) However, Oct. 25 and Nov. 15 will most likely be band competition dates. Minimum age to work is 15 years old. Families and friends can work on behalf of your student BAND fees! Exact amount earned depends on our assigned booth and number of volunteers, but is usually between $60-120 per person (with 10% to general band), per event, plus tips. PLEASE RSVP WITH NUMBER OF PEOPLE YOU HAVE WILLING TO WORK AND WHAT DATES. Contact Kim Cahalan. Please understand, once committed, it is important for you to cover your shift so we don’t jeopardize the fundraiser for the group. -SIGN WALKING FUNDRAISER is available last Sunday of every month beginning May 25, through summer. Saturday’s may also be available. Hold advertising signs in front of Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale. Need 8 students per shift, approximately 10am-3pm. Earn approximately $10 per hour, with 10% to general band. The more dates worked, the more we are paid. Must also have a chaperone. Contact Tina Besthoff with dates you are available. Again, once committed, you are expected to work your shift. , through summer. Saturday’s may also be available. Hold advertising signs in front of Pinnacle Nissan in Scottsdale. Need 8 students per shift, approximately 10am-3pm. Earn approximately $10 per hour, with 10% to general band. The more dates worked, the more we are paid. Must also have a chaperone. Contact Tina Besthoff with dates you are available. Again, once committed, you are expected to work your shift. **REMINDER** -FINAL BAND CONCERT MAY 8. -MARK MAY 16, 2008 ON YOUR CALENDARS for annual "Bob"-B-Q and say goodbye to Mr. Edgar! 6pm potluck in the grassy knoll. Watch for food assignments! -ALL MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED IN. We must dry clean them, so please get them in ASAP. -NOW YOU CAN UPLOAD ANY BAND PHOTO TO SHARE at http://tigerpride.smugmug.com! Contact our webmaster, Alan Dayley for instructions and password. Also, anyone can download any of the photos, or order professional photos or gifts (no password needed)! A percentage of sales goes to the general band fund. -LOOKING FOR HELP- -The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested. Thank you, Gilbert Band Boosters WELCOME TO BRIAN MEYERS who has been hired as the new GHS Band Director for next year! An assistant will be hired soon. Good luck to him, and to Mr. Edgar in his new career.
**DON'T FORGET...**
-TOMORROW (Thurs.) IS SPRING MARCHING BAND CAMP, 6pm, and ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 8:30PM @ GHS. Any student enrolled or interested in marching band for next year should attend. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring WATER. Students and parents can end the evening together with Sundaes scooped up by the boosters, and meeting other band members and families on the basketball courts! Contact Mr. Meyers with questions.
Thank you,
Gilbert Band Boosters **DON'T FORGET...**-TOMORROW (Thurs.) IS SPRING MARCHING BAND CAMP, 6pm, and ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 8:30PM @ GHS. Any student enrolled or interested in marching band for next year should attend. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring WATER. Students and parents can end the evening together with Sundaes scooped up by the boosters, and meeting other band members and families on the basketball courts! Contact Mr. Meyers with questions.Thank you,Gilbert Band BoostersCONGRATULATIONS TO CONCERT BAND
WIND ENSEMBLE on your State Festival Competition! See photos soon on http://tigerpride.smugmug.com
-WE DID NOT GET ENOUGH INTEREST OR A CHAIRMAN TO WORK FUN AFFAIR manning bounce rides, so we have decided not to work this fundraiser.
**REMINDER**
-ALL MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED IN. We must dry clean them, so please get them in ASAP.
-VIEW ST. PATRICK’S DAY PHOTOS FROM "the other side of the street" @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/robokubo/sets/72157604174605312/. Thanks to a non-band contributor!
-IF YOU HAVE ANY IRELAND OR BAND VIDEO OR PHOTOS for end of year DVD, please contact Cyndi Dayley ASAP. (All footage may not be included).
-NOW YOU CAN UPLOAD ANY BAND PHOTO TO SHARE
at http://tigerpride.smugmug.com! Contact our webmaster, Alan Dayley for instructions and password. You can then download any of the photos you like, or order professional photos or gifts! A percentage of sales goes to the general band fund.
-LOOKING FOR HELP-
-The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested.
-OUR VERY OWN TIGERPRIDE MARCHING BAND was in the AZ Republic, Gilbert Section April 24! Great article on our Ireland trip. Awesome! Link at AZ Republic
Thank you,
Gilbert Band Boosters
See photos soon on http://tigerpride.smugmug.com-WE DID NOT GET ENOUGH INTEREST OR A CHAIRMAN TO WORK FUN AFFAIR manning bounce rides, so we have decided not to work this fundraiser.**REMINDER**-ALL MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS SHOULD HAVE BEEN TURNED IN. We must dry clean them, so please get them in ASAP.-VIEW ST. PATRICK’S DAY PHOTOS FROM "the other side of the street" @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/robokubo/sets/72157604174605312/. Thanks to a non-band contributor!-IF YOU HAVE ANY IRELAND OR BAND VIDEO OR PHOTOS for end of year DVD, please contact Cyndi Dayley ASAP. (All footage may not be included).-NOW YOU CAN UPLOAD ANY BAND PHOTO TO SHARE at http://tigerpride.smugmug.com! Contact our webmaster, Alan Dayley for instructions and password. You can then download any of the photos you like, or order professional photos or gifts! A percentage of sales goes to the general band fund.-LOOKING FOR HELP--The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested.-OUR VERY OWN TIGERPRIDE MARCHING BAND was in the AZ Republic, Gilbert Section April 24! Great article on our Ireland trip. Awesome! Link at AZ RepublicThank you,Gilbert Band Boosters |
