Huntsville High School Band

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

 

The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Band Room at 7:30 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich announced that this was the first meeting of the new year, also occurring after a three-day weekend, and thanked everyone for coming. These meetings are important to get more information about upcoming events and an opportunity to ask any questions. Rich presented the calendar events and the meeting Agenda.

 

CALENDAR:   January 22-24:  All State Jazz Band / AMEA Winter Conference in Montgomery

January 30:    All State Concert Band Auditions (Sparkman Freshman Academy)

January 31:     National Anthem for Huntsville Havoc Hockey @ VBC

February 17:   Pre-MPA Practice Concert in HHS Auditorium (6:00 pm)

February 17:   Next Band Parents Association Meeting  (7:30 pm)

February 26-27:  MPA participating ABA District One Schools (HHS Auditorium)

March 17:     BPA Officer Nominations for 2015-2016 Board (at BPA Meeting)

April 2:         Color Guard Auditions

April 9-12:    Spring Band Trip to St. Louis

April 15-18:  All State Festival in Mobile, AL

May 2:          Solo & Ensemble at Liberty Middle School in Madison

May 7:          Spring Concert

May 15:        Band Awards Banquet in HHS Cafeteria

 

After School Rehearsals:  3:30 to 5:30 pm

                        Concert Band: (4, 6, 7 periods) Monday and Wednesday

                        Symphonic Band: (2^nd period)   Tuesday and Thursday

 

Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director

 

Mr. Ivey discussed the Spring Band Trip, and the first deposits for the trip are due. Fewer people have signed up than expected. With fewer signed up, the cost increases a little to about $485 per student. The chaperone rate will be about $550, which includes a small cut from the actual rate because we need more chaperones. Chaperones can upgrade to a two-to-a-room rate of about $600, or a three-to-a-room rate of about $525-$550. A guest rate, for other family members, is about $600. Since the Cardinals game is not available, the event discount will be applied to the trip price. The hotel rooms final number has to set by February 2^nd with Springdale Travel. All trip registrants and a parent must attend at least one of two meetings available, with the first to be held March 17^th at 5:00 pm and the second to be held on March 31^st.

 

Mr. Ivey also announced that the first academic assignment for the semester is due this Friday. There is a paper assignment and a Google voice assignment that is posted on the board in the band room. There will be a substitute teacher on Friday, when the assignments are due, because Mr. Ivey will be at a conference. Another new calendar for the rest of the school year and a schedule for January and February was passed out.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Under General Announcements, Rich went over the Agenda and the calendar of upcoming events. Upcoming events are listed on the Agenda and the website. The All State Festival will be held in Mobile this year, and the rooms are paid for those attending. Students just have to pay for their trip down to Mobile. They will play at the Mobile Civic Center and rehearse at the Mobile Convention Center. On January 31^st, the Band will play the National Anthem at the Havoc game. Students can sell tickets as a fundraiser. Tickets cost $10, with $1 going to the student account and a small portion to the Band and the rest to the VBC. Students need to be ready at the VBC by 6:15, but it is free jersey night, so others might want to line up early. The students get into the game free, but parents and others will need a ticket. Students are free to leave after the National Anthem or they can stay for the game.

 

Andrew White, VP-Chaperones

 

Andrew announced that the Band still needs about 2 more chaperones for the Spring Trip to St. Louis. He will also be recruiting volunteers for service positions at MPA on February 26^th and 27^th. There will be 5 volunteers per shift, with 2 shifts per day. Shifts run 8 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 6 pm.

 

Yvonne Meier and Margaret Turner, VP-Fundraising

 

Margaret explained the fundraiser for the Havoc ticket sales. The tickets are $10 each, with $3 going back to the Band, divided with $1 going to the student account and $2 to the Band. The student selling the most tickets will get a prize. All tickets and money must be returned back to the Band room by January 28^th, which is the Wednesday before the game. Next year is the international trip, and many were interested in additional fundraising opportunities. There was a discussion about doing the sheet sale again, which was very popular. There is also the Media Guide Sales coming up, because the Media Guide goes to press the 1^st week of Band Camp. Margaret and Yvonne will also reach out to the upcoming 8^th graders.

 

Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer

 

The Budget is printed on the back of the Meeting Agenda.

 

Tracy Lovik, Secretary

The Board has been working for several months on updating the BPA Band ByLaws, which have not been updated for many years. A proposed draft of the new ByLaws will be sent out by email for everyone to review. Please plan to attend the next Band Meeting on February 17^th, where we will have a discussion and vote on the updated ByLaws.

 

Lisa McCrary, Uniforms

 

If your student is in 2^nd period Symphonic Band, please unsnap and dry clean your marching uniform and return it to the Band room. If your student is in Concert Band for 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th period, please dry clean your marching band uniform and keep it for the MPA band competition. If you are going on the Spring Trip, you can keep the garment bag and the hanger to use on the trip. Next year will be Lisa’s last year, and she needs a volunteer to work with next year to learn about the Uniforms position and then to take over for the 2016-2017 year.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

 

Mary needs wristbanders for the UAH and Havoc hockey games. Concessions opportunities may be opening up soon, so please encourage your students to participate. Another  Responsible Vendor class is coming up, and Mary will invite parents of the upcoming 8^th graders. Concessions service does not require any special training.

 

Stephanie Thomas, Hospitality

 

Stephanie will be planning the hospitality service for the MPA Band competition, and will be looking for volunteers.

 

Tim McElyea, Webmaster

Rich made an announcement for Tim that he needs Senior pictures as soon as possible, including a baby picture and a favorite band picture. Put the pictures on a CD and write your student’s name on the CD. Put the CD in the Band room box. There will be a video cut for the banquet in May. This is a big project, since there are 40-42 Seniors this year. Please get those pictures in ASAP.

 

Mr. Ivey made a BIG announcement that he and his wife are expecting a baby in early August, right around the time of Band Camp for the summer. Band camps dates are expected to be:  Color Guard -  July 13^th-17^th.  Rookie Camp – July 15^th-17^th.  First Band Camp Week – July 20^th-24^th.  Second  Band Camp Week – July 27^th-31^st.   School starts August 6^th.

 

Rich closed the meeting with an announcement to check Facebook and the website for events and pictures. And, be sure to sign up to Celly for special text announcements. One item to note that is not yet listed on the long term events calendar is that the Band plays at Graduation, and more details are coming.

 

The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President.

 

HHS BPA Meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm after the Pre-MPA practice in the HHS Auditorium.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary

 

 

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

 

The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Band Room at 7:30 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich announced that pictures continue to be posted on the Band website and the FaceBook page. Band members recently participated in the UAH Honor Band and the Twickingham Winds Concert. Upcoming Events for the Band include the HHS Band Winter Concert and the Huntsville Christmas Parade. Rich went over the calendar events and the meeting Agenda.

 

CALENDAR:   December 6:  Huntsville Holiday Parade (Mandatory)

December 9: Winter Concert/ Holiday Marketplace; HHS Auditorium (Mandatory)

December 10:  Make Up Auditions and Chair Test (Mandatory)

December 19:  End of 1^st Semester

January 20:      Band Parents Association Meeting in Band Room (7:30 pm)

January 22-24: All State Jazz Band / AMEA Winter Conference in Montgomery

January 30:      All State Concert Band Auditions (Sparkman Freshman Acad.)

 

After School Rehearsals:  3:30 to 5:30 pm

                        Concert Band: (4, 6, 7 periods) Monday and Wednesday

                        Symphonic Band: (2^nd period)   Tuesday and Thursday

 

Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director

 

Mr. Ivey announced the new after-school rehearsal schedule. Concert Band (4^th, 6^th, 7^th periods) will practice Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Symphonic Band (2^nd period) will practice Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. A new calendar for the rest of the school year was passed out. Optional events are noted in italics and mandatory events are noted in bold. The Jazz Band will continue to practice after school this Wednesday at 6 to 8 p.m. HHS will be hosting the MPA state competition on February 26^th and 27^th, and we will need lots of volunteers.

 

The Winter Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 9^th at 7 pm. The Holiday Marketplace will be held before the Concert from 5 to 7 pm. The Concert is a mandatory event. Please have students dress in Sunday clothes; dress shirt and tie for boys, dress/skirt or nice pants for girls, and holiday themed attire is also welcome. Mr. Ivey presented the idea of purchasing an iPad Mini to have as a drawing item, and tickets for donations could be sold by students with the first $10 going to the BPA and the remaining fundraiser amounts going toward the student accounts. The Board voted in favor of the fundraiser. The ticket holder does not have to be present to win. Refreshments will be served after the Winter Concert in the new Freshman Academy Commons, and items can be dropped off their on your way into the Concert.

 

The HHS Band Saxophone Quartet was selected to play at the Alabama Music Educators Association for their state conference, so the Band gives special recognition to Gus Arnold, Sam McPheeters, Sam Neighbors, and Neal Kelso.

 

In preparation for the Spring trip, Springdale Travel from Mobile, the travel company organizing our trip, visited the BPA meeting to help explain details about the trip. Debra Smith, and her assistant Donna, presented highlights of each day and answered questions. They will be going on the trip with our students. An informational hand out with the Itinerary was provided for the meeting. Coordinators are still working on the final pricing, which is based on the number of students that will go on the trip, but the cost is estimated at about $500. A final student sign up agreement will come out in January, after band fees are paid. Some of the highlights for the trip include the Gateway Arch tour, Mississippi River tour, the City Museum, Six Flags, a Masters class and an evening performance.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Under General Announcements, Rich gave another reminder to sign up for the text message alerts. The Winter Concert acts as our December BPA meeting, so the next BPA meeting to be held in the Band Room will be on January 20^th. Please remember to check the upcoming events listed on the Agenda.

 

Andrew White, VP-Chaperones

 

Rich presented for Andrew, and requested volunteers for the upcoming Christmas parade.

 

Yvonne Meier and Margaret Turner, VP-Fundraising

 

The next fundraising sale is the Flag Bags made by Phoenix Industries. Students can sign out samples for demonstration to take sale orders after the Christmas break. Margaret announced that she has about 11 vendors signed up for the Holiday Marketplace on December 9^th for the evening of the Winter Concert. Music ensembles will be performing on the lobby during the Marketplace. We are looking for silent auction and drawing items, and a form is available on the website if you know of an interested business or individual that has an item or service that can be donated for the event. We also need volunteers for the event to help with set up, tear down, table hosts and cashiers.

 

Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer

 

The Budget is printed on the back of the Meeting Agenda. Please keep track of outstanding amounts on band fees.

 

Christy Robinson, Communications

 

Band emails continue to be sent out, and a special email went out today about the Spring Trip information to be presented at this evening’s meeting.

 

Lisa McCrary, Uniforms

 

If your student is in Concert Band for 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th period, please dry clean your marching band uniform and keep it for the upcoming parade and the MPA band competition. Symphonic Band will be getting their tuxedo uniforms in December. There is also the possibility that the Band may participate in Huntsville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

 

Havoc hockey games are ongoing, and she sent out an email with a new list of dates for additional opportunities to do wristbanding and earn credit for your student accounts. Mr. Ivey has also taken the Responsible Vendor class. Concessions service does not require any special training.

 

Lauren, Credit Keeper

 

Service credits continue to be posted to your student’s account.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President.

 

HHS BPA Meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary

 

 

 

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

 

The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Band Room at 7:30 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich announced that Bill Burkard videoed the Marching Band Competition performance from Pell City on October 18^th, including the train running through the back of the field. The video is up on the website. There are only 2 more football games left for the regular season. Then, we have the Huntsville Veterans Day Parade, HHS Band Winter Concert, and the Huntsville Christmas Parade, before we switch to Concert season. Rich gave a reminder that if a student is going to miss an event, they must give advance notice to Mr. Ivey, so that arrangements can be made. This is especially important in sections where a select few students play the same instrument.

 

CALENDAR:    October 24: Senior Night at Milton Frank; HHS vs JCHS

                        October 30: Final Regular Season game; HHS vs Florence @ UNA Stadium

                        November 3-7: Concert Band Chair Test / Auditions

                        November 11:  Huntsville Veteran’s Day Parade (TBA)

                        November 14-15: UAH Honor Band (Requires Mr. Ivey’s approval)

                        November 15:   Univ of So Alabama Marching Honor Band

                        November 18:  Band Parents Meeting in Band Room (7:30 pm)

  December 6:  Huntsville Holiday Parade

                        December 9: Winter Concert/ Holiday Market Place in HHS Auditorium (7:00)

 

Ann Fulmer – Senior Night Coordinator

 

Senior recognition will be held during half-time at the Friday football game. There are 41 Seniors from the Band this year. Students will line up on the home side in order of first name, and walk onto the field with their parents. Each Senior will get a bag with a blanket with their name embroidered on it, along with a bag of candy. Parents will be presented with a rose on the sidelines. It will be an abbreviated half-time show for our Band, since there is limited time and the other school’s band will also perform.

 

Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director

 

Mr. Ivey announced the rehearsal schedule will be modified to Thursdays on the football practice field, and no practice next week. The Florence game has been moved from Friday to THURSDAY at 7 pm. The Band will be taking charter buses and leave school around 2:30 pm, with a stop at a nearby mall for dinner. The Band is still offering a Spirit Package for parents and other students for $30, which includes a seat on the charter bus, a ticket to the game and a pom pom (or other spirit item).  Semester Exam Auditions will be held November 3^rd  to 7^th during class time, and will act as the semester exam grade.

 

Next month, the travel company for the Spring Trip will be coming to the BPA meeting to help explain details of the trip. Coordinators are still working on the final pricing, which is based on the number of students that will go on the trip. A final student sign up agreement will come out in January, after band fees are paid. Next year will be the international trip, and he will plan a passport meeting in the Spring.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Under General Announcements, remember to sign up for the text message alerts. All State Jazz Band audition tapes are due October 31^st. Eight students have been accepted for the UAH Honor Band. Please remember to check the upcoming events listed on the Agenda.

 

Andrew White, VP-Chaperones

 

Andrew sent out a thank you to all of those who have volunteered for the different events. All the football games are covered. There are still some volunteer spaces open for the upcoming Parades. Volunteers at the Parades will walk along with the Band, help with water, drum sticks, etc.

 

Yvonne Meier and Margaret Turner, VP-Fundraising

 

The Simply Sheets fundraiser went very well, with about $11,000 in product sold and 60 students participating. There is interest in doing this fundraiser again, and hope that even more students will participate next year. Please pick up any remaining sheet orders from the Band Room. The next sale is the Flag Bags made by Phoenix Industries. Students can sign out samples for demonstration to take sale orders, and students can earn $5 per bag sold for their band accounts. We are looking for silent auction and raffle items that can be offered at the Winter Concert for the upcoming Holiday Marketplace. Another fundraising opportunity is coming up to sell Havoc hockey January 31^st game tickets for $10, with a percentage of sales going to the student’s account. The Band will have the honor of playing the National Anthem, and it will also be “jersey” night at the Havoc game.

 

Dr. Spencer’s Brass Band of Huntsville is selling Boston Butts for $40 cooked by Jim Caneer to raise money for a trip to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. An email with more information went out today.

 

Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer

 

The Budget is printed on the back of the Meeting Agenda. Sheet sale funds are being posted to student accounts, and service credits will be posted in November.  Please pay your band fees.

 

Tracy Lovik, Secretary

 

BPA Meeting Minutes have been posted in the Band Room on the Bulletin Board, and also posted on the Band website.

 

Christy Robinson, Communications

 

Band emails continue to be sent out.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

 

The Responsible Vendors class went well, with 13 new people attending, and 5 have already served. It was difficult to get people over Fall Break and during Homecoming. Havoc hockey games start November 1^st, and there are often 2 games a week. Concession opportunities are coming up for Thursday and Friday. Parents and students who are at least age 16 can serve, and no special training is needed. For concessions work, please dress in all black, and the VBC provides a chef’s jacket.

 

Ben Davis, Equipment

 

Rich spoke on behalf of Ben Davis.  He has been very busy with repairs and maintenance this year, including fixing the truck ramp. 

 

The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President. 

HHS BPA Meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted by:

Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

 

The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Band Room at 7:30 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich welcomed everyone to the second HHS BPA meeting of the school year.

Now through October, the Band has a very busy schedule with Marching Band and the early fundraisers. Please note that at the Homecoming game, the Band Performance will be after the game, since the Homecoming court will be presented during half-time. Pictures from events are being posted on FaceBook and Flicker. Please “like” our FaceBook page. Also, sign up for Band Alert text messages by texting to # 23559.

 

CALENDAR:   September 19: HHS vs Sparkman at SHS in Harvest

                        September 21: HHS Jazz Clinic with Ron Carter (3 - 5:30 pm in Band Room)

                        September 26: HHS Jazz Band Auditions (1 - 4 pm during school ½ day)

                        September 26: HHS vs Austin at Milton Frank (Homecoming Game)

                        October 2:  HHS vs Gadsden City (H) at Milton Frank (6:30 pm) THURS

                        October 9:  HHS vs Hazel Green (A) at HGHS (6:30 pm) PEP BAND

                        October 16: HHS vs Bob Jones (H) at Milton Frank (4:00 pm) THURS

  October 18: HHS Marching Band Competition (Pell City High School)

  October 21: Band Parents Meeting in Band Room (7:30 pm)

  October 31: Final Regular Season Football game (Florence)
             November 11: Huntsville Veteran’s Day Parade

  November 14-15: UAH Honor Band (requires Mr. Ivey approval)

  November 15: Univ of So Alabama Marching Honor Band (Reg deadline Oct 12)

                        December 6: Huntsville Holiday Parade

                        December 9: Winter Concert/ Holiday Market Place in HHS Auditorium (7:00)

 

Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director

 

Mr. Ivey began noting that by the next BPA meeting we will have performed at the Marching Band Competition. This Sunday, HHS will host a Jazz Clinic with guest Jazz Educator Ron Carter. HHS jazz band auditions will be later next week, on the afternoon of the Homecoming game after the ½ day of school. If any students are interested in auditioning, see Mr. Ivey for the music. The Bob Jones football game is on October 16^th on a Thursday school day at 4 pm. Plan on the kids having to leave early from school for the bus trip there. Please have students understand what bus number they are on. The Marching Band Competition is on October 18^th in Pell City, but they don’t announce the performance time until a few days before days before the event. As a large band, we usually perform late, so we plan to return to school on the buses around midnight. We expect a college band exhibition, the Pell City Band home show and then the awards presentation. The band will charter buses for the Florence and Pell City football games. The Florence game is also on a school ½ day. The Band is offering a Spirit Package for the Florence game for band parents or other students, which includes a seat on the charter bus, a ticket to the game, and a pom pom (or another spirit item). There are 25 seats available for sale. To clarify the attendance policy, if you have to leave early from a game, please let Mr. Ivey know in advance of the game day. The Hazel Green game in during Fall Break, and is a voluntary Pep Band event. There will be one bus going, and no penalty for not attending. Extra credit is being considered as an incentive.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich spoke for Lisa McCrary on Uniforms, who had to leave early. Please have the band uniforms dry cleaned, as often as needed. The preferred dry cleaner is Wilson’s. They are considering a policy for next year of turning in receipts to better care for the uniforms. Please have them cleaned before the Marching Band competition. The band is offering polo shirts for sale, in blue for the Board members and in red for band parents and students. The prices are $30 for sizes through XL, $35 for XXL and $40 for size XXL.

 

Please sign up for text message alerts from the band.

 

Andrew White, VP-Chaperones

 

Volunteer opportunities for football games are filling up quickly. The next events to be posted are the Marching Band Competition, and then the upcoming Parades. Please send an email to Andrew White to get signed up for volunteer opportunities at upcoming events.

 

Yvonne Meier and Margaret Turner, VP-Fundraising

 

The next fundraiser is Simply Sheets through September 24^th. They offer 1200 thread count sheet sets for $40 a set. Students can earn $10 for each set sold for their account. Please put order forms and payments in the Band box before the September 24^th deadline. Extra order forms are in the Band Room, and were sent home with the students. We have been trying to front load fundraising opportunities early for Band dues and then for the Band trip. Sales opportunities will be winding down around Christmas. The next sale will be for the Flag Bags.

 

Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer

 

Please try to log into Charms to be sure that you can access your Charms account and view your statements.

 

Tracy Lovik, Secretary

 

BPA Meeting Minutes have been posted in the Band Room on the Bulletin Board, and also posted on the Band website.

 

Christy Robinson, Communications

 

Band emails continue to be sent out. Please check Charms for your information and accounts. Let her know if you have any trouble logging into Charms.

 

Shelley Corbett, Concessions/Bricks

 

Shelley expressed a big thank you to those who worked the last game for concessions. This is a great way to earn service credits for fees and trips. She will let us know when the next opportunity is scheduled.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

 

Wristbanding requires taking the Responsible Vendors class, and another is coming up on September 29^th at 6 pm. It is 2 hours long, with a simple test. VBC work allows for unlimited earned credit hours, which can also be carried over to the next year and saved up for the upcoming international trip. There is a Luke Owen concert on the night of the Homecoming game, and Mary needs 10 people to help. Parents and students can also work concessions at age 16, and no special training is needed. For concessions work, please dress in all black, and the VBC provides a chef’s jacket.

 

Sherri Tonini, Trips Coordinator

 

Sherri was not able to attend, and Mr. Ivey presented the announcements on the Band Trip. Springdale Travel has been selected to coordinate the trip to St. Louis, and they have shown to be reliable in the past. We are working on the final price, which will be determined based on the number of students attending. The Cardinals are not in town for a game during that time, so we may replace that activity or provide extra money for a meal on the trip. The price will be close to $500. We will try to have an itinerary for the October meeting.

 

Lauren Carter, Credit Keeper

 

Lauren has Publix cards to pass out. If you work an event, credits get turned in at the end of the month. Please allow for processing time to get Service Credits posted to the statements, and check your account at the end of the statement period.

 

Ben Davis, Equipment

 

Ben reported that he has nothing new at this time.

 

Parents had a few questions at the meeting. One question was about bus ride assignments, and whether there would be a Senior Bus this year. Mr. Ivey will consider having a Senior bus on some of the upcoming longer bus trips, but sections should stay together on shorter trips. There were a few questions about the upcoming Senior Night. We need a non-Senior parent to help out as an additional photographer for that evening. Also, parents were interested in having Photo Buttons of their student to wear on Senior Night. Lisa McCrary made her own last year as an example, and Lifetouch Photo offers buttons at $12 for a set of 2.

 

The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President.

 

Upcoming HHS BPA Meetings will be held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary

 

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

 

The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Auditorium at 7:30 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich welcomed everyone to the first HHS BPA meeting of the school year.

 

CALENDAR:   August 21: Rehearsal at Milton Frank Stadium (4:00-5:30)

                        August 28: Marching Band debut at Milton Frank Stadium (6:30)

                        September 1: Labor Day Holiday

                        September 4: HHS PTSA Open House

                        September 5: HHS vs Grissom (H) at Milton Frank Stadium (6:30)

                        September 12: HHS vs Buckhorn (A) at BHS, New Market, AL (7:30)

                        September 16: Band Parents Meeting in Band Room (7:30)

                        October 18: Marching Band Competition (TBD)

                        October 31: Final Regular Season Football game (Florence)
                        November 11: Huntsville Veteran’s Day Parade

                        December 6: Huntsville Holiday Parade

                        December 9: Winter Concert in HHS Auditorium (7:00)

 

The first payment for band fees is due tomorrow. Payments can be made in 4 installments, or payment in full with a $20 discount. Forms need to be turned in before September 12^th.

The first semester is Marching Band, and the second semester is Concert Band.

With the brand new year, we also have a brand new Band Director. Please welcome Mr. Stuart Ivey.

 

Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director

 

Mr. Ivey introduced himself, and said his door is open and emails are welcome. The rehearsal at Milton Frank Stadium is Thursday at 4 pm. Please have students wear their red band shirt, khaki shorts, gloves and band shoes. Please have students bring their instruments and a water bottle. There will be coolers of ice water available. The Coordinate Sheet, showing a picture of where your students will be on the field, is available on the website and can be printed. The full Band calendar and forms are online. Some spring dates on the calendar might change. Only excused absences are for illness with a doctor’s note, a death in the family, or a school day approved absence.

 

For the first game, please have students wear their red band shirt, khaki shorts and tennis shoes. It will be too hot for the jacket, and it will also save wear and tear on the uniforms. Students will be required to stay for the full football game, unless notified for other circumstances, such as weather. There won’t be time to breaks to the concession stands, so eat before coming to the game or have a snack ready with you.

 

There has been some problems with late pick ups after practices. Please pick up your students on time after practices.

 

The October 18^th Marching Band Competition is yet to be determined, but likely to be Pell City (about 2 hours away). The other possibility might be Muscle Shoals. It will be an all day event, with an approximate return time after midnight, and it is to be our only marching competition this year. The location for the Bob Jones game on the calendar for October 17^th also has yet to be determined.

 

Mr. Ivey has 2 main goals for the students: 1) get them to be better people, and 2) get them into college with scholarships.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich introduced the new BPA Officers and Committee Chairs. There is an open position with Fundraising, for those interested. Please see the website for forms and further information. Forms are due September 12^th. Remember the Out of County form needs to be notarized. The Jazz music is on the website for the All State Jazz Band Auditions. The deadline to get an audition CD to Mr. Ivey is November 1^st.

 

Andrew White, VP-Chaperones

 

Presented by Rich Arnold: Check the website for volunteer opportunities, Please send an email to Andrew White to get signed up for volunteer opportunities at upcoming events.

 

Yvonne Meier, VP-Fundraising

 

The Coupon Book fundraiser is finishing up, and books and orders are due on Friday. The next fundraiser is the Bed Sheets sale, which has been very popular in the past. It will be $40 for a set of 1200 thread count sheet sets, with $5 to the band and $5 to the student. In November, the band will offer Boston Butts. In December, we will have the Holiday Marketplace and Raffle. Yvonne handed out the Publix band cards. There is a second position open for another Fundraising officer.

  

Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer

 

The new proposed Budget for the 2014-2015 Band Year is on the back of the Meeting Agenda. There have already been many early summer costs, so it is helpful to pay Band fees as soon as possible. Susan can take credit cards tonight, and there is a $20 discount if band fees are paid in full.  Susan will prepare monthly statements at the end of the month, and statements are posted on Charms. Service Credits take a little time to consolidate and post to statements. VBC Service Credits can take up to 2-3 weeks to process from the VBC.

 

Susan brought a Motion to the band association membership to approve the proposed Budget, and Rich Arnold seconded the Motion. By a verbal vote, the membership approved the Budget.

 

Christy Robinson, Communications

 

Band emails have been going out since the summer. Please update your email addresses in Charms, if needed.

 

Lisa McCrary, Uniforms

 

Most uniforms have been sent home with the students. The uniform consists of the coat with a zip back, bib pants, red band shirt, tall black socks, black band shoes and white gloves (please write the student’s name on the inside of the gloves). Please use Wilson Cleaners exclusively for dry cleaning uniforms. There is a location on Whitesburg and a location in Hampton Cove for $5.50. Do NOT use any home cleaning, because the uniforms can shrink and bleed colors. No purses or back packs are to be brought into the stadium at football games. Each student should have a plastic bag for the coat, and the bag and gloves can be tucked into the hat. Do NOT sew or alter the sleeves or pant legs. Only adjust using the snaps in the hems.

 

The Band Photos were taken during Band Camp, but there will be a day in October for retakes.

 

For the 1^st game, students are to wear the red band shirt (tucked in), khaki shorts and tennis shoes (but, no gloves).

 

Lisa is looking to recruit a replacement Uniforms officer that can work with her for training next year.

 

Shelley Corbett, Concessions/Bricks

 

The Courtyard Bricks come in two sizes: 4x8 and 8x8 bricks. Order forms are on the website and in the Band Room. Last year, she did 2 orders during the year. She is working on getting a final schedule for concession service nights for home football games. Please email her if you would like to volunteer to work. She needs about 14 – 16 people per game in the new concessions area, and volunteers earn Service Credits. Please arrive 90 minutes prior to the game, at approximately 5:30 pm.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

 

Wristbanding will be starting back up again for Havoc games, concerts, events and shows. There is no limited on Service Credits that can be earned for your student’s account with wristbanding and VBC concessions. Volunteers for wristbanding have to take a required Responsible Vendor Class, but only need to take the class once. Mary will be organizing another class, so email her if you are interested. Students can also work concessions at age 16, and no special training is needed. Please email Mary to schedule for events and classes.

 

Sherri Tonini, Trips Coordinator

 

Sherri is gathering info on the trip arrangements. The likely trip destination will be St. Louis around April 8^th to the 12^th. More information to come as the details are settled.

 

Lauren Carter, Credit Keeper

 

Please allow for processing time to get Service Credits posted to the statements.

 

Ben Davis, Equipment

 

Students must be sure to load their instruments on the truck on game days. There is one truck for instruments and another truck for percussion and cases. Ben Neighbors is the second driver, but an alternate would be helpful and no CDL is needed. Also, he needs 3 to 4 dads at games to help load the cases. Please email Ben, if you are interested.

 

Tim McElyea, Webmaster

 

Tim will be recruiting for a new Webmaster for next year, for those who are interested. He will continue posting photos on the website and on the smug mug site. Feel free to order prints or take copies. He will be taking high def video of the half time shows on the field and from the press box. He would like some help running the cameras, for anyone who is interested. Please send in Senior pictures (and baby pictures) for the Senior Video.

 

The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President.

 

Upcoming HHS BPA Meetings will be held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 7:30 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary