Sunday, November 25, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of November 26

Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of November 26.


-Happy 2nd Trimester!
-Ham and Cookie Dough Fundraiser forms are due Friday! CLICK HERE for forms and 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 are taking place NOW! Final Orders are due
on Nov. 30. No Late Orders will be accepted. Click Here for Ham Order Forms!
Click Here for Cookie Order Forms! Click here for any more information!
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands! Simply use
https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and your existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-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. 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:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to start after Christmas Break.
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage. Mr. Wellfare needs help
sowing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org

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:
-Sign-ups for ushers and other hospitality opportunities will be added to the calendar soon!

Sunday, November 18, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of November 19

Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of November 19.

-Class will meet on Monday!
-Have a great Thanksgiving Break!
-Ham and Cookie Dough Fundraisers have started! CLICK HERE for forms
and details!
-Boosters Info below and here contains more information on fundraising
opportunities happening now.
-Audition Workshop Day is being hosted by Albion College. This is a great
opportunity to help understand what is required of auditions for colleges.
Click Here for more info and thanks recent graduate Abby Bork for the information!

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 are taking place NOW!
Final Orders are due on Nov. 30. No Late Orders will be accepted. Click Here for
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands!
Simply use https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and
your existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-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:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to start after Christmas Break.
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage.
Mr. Wellfare needs help sowing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare
if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org

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:
-Sign-ups for ushers and other hospitality opportunities will be added to the calendar soon!

Sunday, November 11, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of November 12

Dear Jazz Band Students and Parents,

Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of November 12.

-Class will meet next monday (Nov. 19) during exams.
-Continue practicing your the christmas music even if you can’t bring
yourself to listen to it on the radio yet.

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, November 4, 2018

JazzBand: eNews Week of November 5

Below are your JAZZ BAND announcements for the week of November 5.

-Any Combos that are thinking about performing for the christmas concert
must email Mr. Wellfare this week. Music selections must be confirmed by the
end of this Trimester (Nov. 20)

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.