Sunday, October 28, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of October 29

Dear Jazz Band Students and Parents,


Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of October 29.


-Nice performance at the Indoor Marching Concert. Next scheduled event is the
Christmas Concert on December 18.
-The Operations Team needs some assistance with designing covers for mallet
instruments. See boosters information below for details.


Notes:


Jazz Band Rehearsals this week:


Normal Rehearsal Schedule
Jazz Band Performances/Events this week:


None


Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:


*December 18 - Christmas Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


*February 5 - Mid-Winter Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


*March 20 - Chili Cook-off and Jazz Night at CHS South Cafeteria
6:00pm-9:00pm


*April 25 - TAC Jazz Festival at Hastings, MI Time TBA


*May 2 - Spring Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


Interesting Links:




-Band Boosters-


Fundraising:
-Cookie Dough and Ham Sales will be taking place from Nov. 15 - Nov. 30.
This is a great way to stock-up for the holidays while supporting your individual
student and the program. More details coming soon.
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started.
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.


Operations/logistics:
-Does anyone have experience working with neoprene or heavy canvas?
We are designing new waterproof covers for our mallet instruments and need help.
Email Mr. Wellfare if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org
-Future Needs will be communicated soon as we continue construction and
modification of the Semi and our other trailers over the winter months.
-Planning for next year has already begun so be on the lookout for ways you
can get involved early


Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other needs
will be communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student help
will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15 schools from
across Michigan.


Functions/Hospitality:
-Ushers and Greeters will be needed for our concerts as we start our indoor season.
-The Uniform Team will be fitting uniforms on November 7 and 8 during 5th Macro.
Look for volunteer requests soon.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of October 22

Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of October 22.

-Indoor Marching Band Concert is Tuesday at 7:00pm in the HS Main Gym!
-Members who are not in Marching Band make sure you have all black for
your uniform.
-Band Boosters information will be included at the bottom of these emails so
keep reading for fundraising and other useful information about our needs and
how we are supporting our students

Notes:

Jazz Band Rehearsals this week:

Normal Rehearsal Schedule
Jazz Band Performances/Events this week:

Tuesday October 23 - Indoor Marching Band Concert at CHS Main Gym 7:00pm-8:00pm
Itinerary:
5:30pm - Band Room Opens
6:30pm - Jazz Band and Marching Band Call Time
7:00pm - Concert Starts
7:30pm - Approximate Jazz Band Start (location TBD)

Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:

*October 23 - Indoor Marching Band Concert at CHS Main Gym 7:00pm-8:00pm

*December 18 - Christmas Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm

*February 5 - Mid-Winter Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm

*March 20 - Chili Cook-off and Jazz Night at CHS South Cafeteria 6:00pm-9:00pm

*April 25 - TAC Jazz Festival at Hastings, MI Time TBA

*May 2 - Spring Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm

Interesting Links:


-Band Boosters-

Fundraising:
•Cookie Dough and Ham Sales will be taking place from Nov. 15 - Nov. 30.
This is a great way to stock-up for the holidays while supporting your individual
student and the program. More Details coming soon.
•Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account. It really is easy,
and the holidays are a perfrect time to get started. Click Here for information
or email Micki Syder: ammfznj@hotmail.com
•SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.

Operations/logistics:
•The Awesome Volunteer Team this year made moving the band a breeze!
Future Needs will be communicated soon as we continue construction and
modification of the Semi and our other trailers over the winter months.
Planning for next year has already begun so be on the lookout for ways you
can get involved early

Special Events:
•Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction Items and Other
needs will be communicated soon.
•MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and Student
Help will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15
schools from across Michigan.

Functions/Hospitality:
•Ushers and Greeters will be needed for our concerts as we start our indoor
season.
•The Uniform Team fresh off a great marching season has already started
some fittings for concert uniforms. Look for volunteer requests especially as
we get into the hemming and sewing stages once everyone has been fitted.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

JazzBand: Reminder - Schedule Change

Dear Jazz Band Parents and Students,

Reminder that due to Thursdays Orchestra Concert we are having
Jazz Band on Monday, Wednesday and FRIDAY this week.

Thanks,

Kyle Wellfare
Director of Bands
Caledonia High School


Sunday, October 14, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of October 15

Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of October 15.


-Adjusted Schedule for this week due to Orchestra Concert - Monday, Wednesday, Friday
-Band Boosters Meeting - Tuesday October 16 in the CHS Band Room 6:00pm-7:00pm -
All are welcome to attend.


Notes:


Jazz Band Rehearsals this week:


ADJUSTED SCHEDULE - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Jazz Band Performances/Events this week:


October 16 - Band Boosters Meeting 6:00pm-7:00pm in CHS Band Room -
All are welcome to attend


Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:


*October 23 - Indoor Marching Band Concert at CHS Main Gym 7:00pm-8:00pm


*December 18 - Christmas Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


*February 5 - Mid-Winter Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


*March 20 - Chili Cook-off and Jazz Night at CHS South Cafeteria 6:00pm-9:00pm


*April 25 - TAC Jazz Festival at Hastings, MI Time TBA


*May 2 - Spring Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


Interesting Links:




Sunday, October 7, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of Oct 8

Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of October 8.


-Syllabus and Contract are STILL missing for some of you.  Please turn this in for
full credit! Extra copies can be found in Google Classroom. (class code: xxcu6cz)
-Sign-up for Jazz Band Remind messages.  Click here to Sign-Up


Notes:


Jazz Band Rehearsals this week:


Normal Schedule
Jazz Band Performances/Events this week:


None


Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:


*October 23 - Indoor Marching Band Concert at CHS Main Gym 7:00pm-8:00pm


*December 18 - Christmas Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


*February 5 - Mid-Winter Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


*March 20 - Chili Cook-off and Jazz Night at CHS South Cafeteria 6:00pm-9:00pm


*April 25 - TAC Jazz Festival at Hastings, MI Time TBA


*May 2 - Spring Concert at CHS FAC 7:00pm


Interesting Links: