Disney Paperwork and/or Disney Trip Shirt payments and sizes

PARENTS/STUDENTS:

THIS IS A REMINDER THAT ALL DISNEY PAPERWORK AND ORDERS FOR DISNEY SHIRTS W/PAYMENTS AND SIZES ARE DUE TOMORROW, APRIL 1, 2014.  No that is not an April Fool's joke.  There are no exceptions.  Please, please take care of your business and get these things in.  Thank you.

Tina Hooper, Secretary

PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

TWIB 31 Mar -6 Apr

Band... Now Read This!! Enjoy this beautiful day...See you on campus soon.

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

INSTRUMENTAL Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment

Band ... Now read this!!

1. If you have not signed up for this event, DO IT NOW!!  This is for all instrumentalists...This is not required by colorguard!

2. Each event is $5.00 per person. Use the Deposit Envelopes and Drop Box.

3. You may do no more than 3 events. ALL GRUNTS MUST FLY SOLO! ALL GRUNTS MUST FLY SOLO!I say again... ALL GRUNTS MUST FLY SOLO!!!

4. All events, whether solo or small ensemble, MUST complete a "Solo Analysis Worksheet," which can be found near the whiteboard behind the podium. Be the rush...Get started on this now!

5. Be sure to check with me to ensure that your selected material meets my approval.

 

See you on campus!

Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence!"

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

April Activities... Mark your calendars!

Band... Now read this!

APRIL CALENDAR!!! Hard copies are ready. GET ONE!!

Congratulations again to the Symphonic Band for a great musical day at the LMEA District IX Band Assessment. Thank you for good work in rehearsals throughout the semester.

Best wishes and good luck to Winterguard for the upcoming Championship weekend! Let's have a fine finish to a "heavenly" season!!

EVERYONE needs to sign up for your shift at the STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL BOOTH! See the sheets, taped to the divider door. USE PENCIL and sign your own name, please.

Disney participants...We will need your T-shirt size by Friday, 28 Mar. Be sure to give this to Christopher Stansbury.

Use your time CONSTRUCTIVELY and MUSICALLY on Thursday and Friday, 27 - 28 mar. I'll return from judging sight-reading (Yeah!) on Monday. We get really busy on the new music for the remainder of the school year...Bring your "A" Game for the teaching and learning.

See you all on campus!

 
JSquare, NBCT 
Director of Bands

TWIB 23-30 March 2014

Band...Now Read This!!

 

Congrats to all for a great "MIOSM" week of activities! We are still busy, no doubt, but now with a lot checked off on the "To Do" list. Thank you all again for excellent performances and "service above self" with the Parish Festival and Mid-Semester Concert. Guard, you had a beautiful run at St. Amant. Now let's finish strong at the Championship Show this coming Saturday!

Everyone, please check the TWIB. If you are going on the Disney trip, you MUST attend the Tuesday evening special meeting at 7:00 pm.

GHAP appears several times on TWIB. I suggest that you take heed. New music for the May 6th Spring Concert has been distributed, brush up on Patriotic Salute (remember from pregame?), Disney's Magical Marches, etc. We have Strawberry Festival, Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment/Festival, Jazz Fest at SLU, and more coming in April, in addition to the Disney trip.

I am looking forward to seeing you all on campus!

 
JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Mandatory Disney Meeting

REMINDER: There is a mandatory Disney meeting, Tuesday March 25th at 7:00pm in the band room. A parent and student must be present to get information and sign paperwork. Room assignments, chaperone assignments, and additional information will be given out. If you have specific questions, please send those to me ASAP so they can be addressed. We would like to make this as quick of a meeting as possible!

Julie Chatellier
President
PHS Band Boosters

Celebration Wishes Website Donations

Students & Parents: The website set up to receive online donations for the trip will be removed on APRIL 1st. This is to allow time for us to process through the site, them sending the money to us. If you wish to promote the page on your news feed to gather more donations for your trip, you have until midnight of March 31st to receive those payments.

http://www.celebrationwishes.com/Celebration-Registry-1983-All-Inclusive-PHSGreenwaveBand-Boosters-James-Square.html

Thank you.

PHS BAND BOOSTERS

Booster Help Needed

Attention Boosters: Mr Square is requesting our assistance for the Parish Large Ensemble Festival. Ms Laurie Catalanatto Arbour & Ms Dina Poulin need help from boosters Wednesday evening at 5:30 to set up for a few hours. (Men we NEED you!) Help also needed Thursday from 8:00am until 2-3pm. SERVICE HOURS APPLY! Please contact Laurie or Dina if you can help.

Julie Rock-Chatellier
President
PHS Band Boosters

17 - 29 Mar TWIB

Band… Now Read This!!

When are we NOT busy?!?!? Check out this week’s TWIB activities.

March is “Music In Our Schools Month” and we have an action-packed week!

Here’s the plan:

Monday  17 Mar                Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Begin moving into the Auditorium during classes; ASR Full Concert Band; Open registration for Instrumental Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment starts today (see the flip chart by my office); Winterguard Evening Rehearsal

Tuesday  18 Mar               TESTING: ACT for Juniors; Some kind of WORK for everyone else; Concert Band ASR; Winterguard Evening Rehearsal

Wednesday  19 Mar       Winterguard and Percussion Exhibition Performances during Academic Period (more details later); Jazz Band ASR

Thursday  20 Mar   TAME Parish Music Assessment (Choir and Band Festival)       WEAR Band Polo Shirt / Clean Khaki Bottoms/ DRESS SHOES for performance;  Stay After for Pizza before MID-SEMESTER CONCERT  featuring all Performing Groups; wear same as day performance (Winterguard in Full Costume); Mandatory for ALL!!!! It’s been on the calendar since January.

Friday 21 Mar    Last day to register for Solo and Small Ensemble Assessment; JAZZ BRUNCH Performances for JAZZ BAND; Winterguard ASR

Saturday 22 Mar               WINTERGUARD Show at Denham Springs HS

Sunday 23 Mar                 P & P        Pick Up Your Room!  Find Formal Footwear (you need it for Tuesday)

                               

Monday 24 Mar                                Concert Band ASR            Winterguard Evening Rehearsal

Tuesday  25 Mar               Concert Band @ Fontainebleau HS for LMEA District IX Large Ensemble Assessment (Concert Performance and Sight-Reading); Winterguard Rehearsal 

MANDATORY  Meeting for ALL DISNEY TRIP PARTICIPANTS! 7:00 pm in the Bandroom

Wednesday 26 Mar        A chance to catch our breath!!!

Saturday  29 Mar              WINTERGUARD at LMCGPC Championships (SLU University Center)

April will be busy in spurts with the annual Strawberry Festival Parade and Bingo/ Cotton Candy booths, Spring Trip to Orlando, FL (Disneyworld), and auditions/interviews for the 2014-15 Guard, Band Officers, etc.

 

 

 

See you on campus…a lot!!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Disney Chaperone Duties

In the next week, we will be working on the chaperone duties schedule in order to have it available for the mandatory Disney meeting Tuesday, March 25th. One of the requirements of parents/family members being able to book their trip through the band was the ability to perform chaperone duties during the trip. The duties include but are not limited to: food preparation and distribution, supervision of a group of students in the parks, room check and hallway monitoring. I do not have a schedule yet but assume food prep would start at approximately 6:00am and hallway monitoring at night would go until approximately 1-2 am. 

We would like your input as to your preferences of duties. We would like to accommodate everyone's wishes but can make no promises. In order for everyone to have a great trip, the duties will be divided in a fair and equitable method among all adults booked for this trip whether riding the bus or driving on your own. If you have a preference of duties, please let me, Julie Rock Chatellier, Dina Poulin or Tina Hooper know. If you like, you can respond to this post.

 

Melissa Eldridge

Treasurer

IMPORTANT ITEMS OF NOTE FROM BOOSTER MEETING

(This message is long but is also being sent out via Charms)
IMPORTANT ITEMS OF NOTE FROM BOOSTER MEETING:
1.Fettuccine Dinner: HELP NEEDED 8:00AM -2:00PM
2.Fettuccine Dinner: Students need to sign up on the sheet and give Mr. Square your purchased ticket. He will have the list tomorrow & Thursday. You MUST sign up by end of day on Thursday to have your lunch delivered. No exceptions.
3.Fettuccine Dinner: If you sold 10 or more tickets that have to be delivered we must know ...the place, address, how many, and what time! Please use the comment form on the band website to submit that information.
4.Yard Sale: March 22 – 6:00 AM until ….. Located at PHS. Need to bring your own tables, chair, and change. If you have items to donate to the band to sale, please bring to the band room.
5.Strawberry Festival: Need Chairman/Co-Chairman(s) please contact President Julie Chatellier or Treasurer Melissa Eldridge to discuss.
6.Strawberry Festival: Set up is on April 10th (Thursday)
7.Strawberry Festival: Everyone needs to sign up for shifts & Students required to work at least one shift
8.Disney Trip: TShirts for Chaperones $20/set. If we receive 25 or more sets, the students will all receive free sets of shirts. Deadline to order is March 25th. Place $ in envelope and write your name and size on the outside.
9.Disney Trip: MANDATORY PARENT, STUDENT & CHAPERONE MEETING MARCH 25Th 7:00PM - Forms & Releases to sign, Rules discussed, Room Assignments, Chaperone Assignments, Itinerary.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
*March 14th – Crawfish Fettuccine Dinner
**March 19th – Set Up for Ensemble Concerts on the 20th
**March 20th –Large Ensemble/Solo Ensemble PHS
March 20th – Mid-Semester Concert – PHS
**March 22nd – Band Yard Sale
March 22th – Winterguard – Denham Springs HS
**March 25th or 26th?? – District Large Ensemble, Fountainbleau HS
March 25th – MANDATORY Parent & Chaperone Meeting for Disney Trip PHS 7:00pm
March 29th – Winterguard – Regional Championships – SLU
April 4th TENTATIVE – Jazz Band – Jazz Festival at SLU
April 7th – BOOSTER MEETING 6:00 PM (moved up one week due to the festival) Election of 2014-15 Officers & Festival Information
*April 10th – Festival Set up
*April 11-13th Strawberry Festival
April 20th- 24th – Disney Trip, Orlando FL
May 21st – Graduation
*Dates noted with (*) are service hours for the boosters and are worked “hour for hour”.
**Dates noted with (**) are available for Service Hours with the boosters. Some restrictions may apply for the various events. Please speak to President, Julie Chatellier or Treasurer, Melissa Eldridge for details.

Booster Update & Important Dates Notice

IMPORTANT ITEMS OF NOTE FROM BOOSTER MEETING:

1.       Fettuccine Dinner: HELP NEEDED 8:00AM -2:00PM

2.       Fettuccine Dinner: Students need to sign up on the sheet and give Mr. Square your purchased ticket. He will have the list tomorrow & Thursday. You MUST sign up by end of day on Thursday to have your lunch delivered. No exceptions.

3.       Fettuccine Dinner: If you sold 10 or more tickets that have to be delivered we must know the place, address, how many, and what time! Please use the comment form on the band website to submit that information.

4.       Yard Sale: March 22 – 6:00 AM until ….. Located at PHS. Need to bring your own tables, chair, and change. If you have items to donate to the band to sale, please bring to the band room.

5.       Strawberry Festival: Need Chairman/Co-Chairman(s) please contact President Julie Chatellier or Treasurer Melissa Eldridge to discuss.

6.       Strawberry Festival: Set up is on April 10th (Thursday)

7.       Strawberry Festival: Everyone needs to sign up for shifts & Students required to work at least one shift

8.       Disney Trip: TShirts for Chaperones $20/set. If we receive 25 or more sets, the students will all receive free sets of shirts. Deadline to order is March 25^th. Place $ in envelope and write your name and size on the outside.

9.       Disney Trip: MANDATORY PARENT, STUDENT & CHAPERONE MEETING MARCH 25^Th 7:00PM - Forms & Releases to sign, Rules discussed, Room Assignments, Chaperone Assignments, and Itinerary.

 

 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

 

*March 14^th – Crawfish Fettuccine Dinner

**March 19^th – Set Up for Ensemble Concerts on the 20^th

**March 20^th –Large Ensemble/Solo Ensemble PHS

March 20^th – Mid-Semester Concert – PHS

**March 22^nd – Band Yard Sale

March 22th  – Winterguard – Denham Springs HS

**March 25^th or 26^th?? – District Large Ensemble, Fountainbleau HS

March 25^th – MANDATORY Parent & Chaperone Meeting for Disney Trip PHS 7:00pm

March 29^th – Winterguard – Regional Championships – SLU

April 4^th TENTATIVE – Jazz Band – Jazz Festival at SLU

April 7^th – BOOSTER MEETING 6:00 PM (moved up one week due to the festival) Election of 2014-15 Officers & Festival Information

*April 10^th – Festival Set up

*April 11-13^th Strawberry Festival

April 20^th- 24^th – Disney Trip, Orlando FL

May 21^st – Graduation

 

*Dates noted with (*) are service hours for the boosters and are worked “hour for hour”.

**Dates noted with (**) are available for Service Hours with the boosters. Some restrictions may apply for the various events. Please speak to President, Julie Chatellier or Treasurer, Melissa Eldridge for details.

 

 

Julie Chatellier

President

PHS Band Boosters

Message/Alert for 10 Mar Boosters meeting

Band Boosters/ Band Parents

Here are some recent IMPORTANT MESSAGES from  Band Boosters Officers (These were posted on the band’s FB page):

From Julie Chatelier (Boosters President)

Booster Reminder: meeting tomorrow night at 6:00. Plenty to discuss including: 2014-15 booster officer nominations will be made, sign ups for fettuccine dinner, strawberry festival, Disney TShirts. Remember that in order to ride the bus you need to have 40 service hours. Most people are over already or close. See you tomorrow and 6:00!

From Melissa Gibson Eldridge (Boosters Treasurer)

Final Disney payments are due no later than the end of the Booster meeting tomorrow night. We can not extend the deadline. If you have any questions about your balance, please message me.

From Mr. Square (Director of Bands)

Thanks, many times over, to all of you who helped in every aspect of our recent parade season. We could not done it without you!

Please attend the 10 Mar band boosters’ meeting, Monday 10 Mar 2014, beginning at 6 pm.  Ms. Julie and Ms. Melissa have very clear messages. Please let me emphasize that you must be sure to take care of your service hours and financial obligations for the upcoming Disney trip.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

10 Mar 2014 TWIB

Band... NRT!

See you on campus. Welcome back!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Krew of Erin

Band.... NRT!

Full dress uniforms for Krewe of Erin. Head gear today is visors. Bandroom opens at 830. downbeat at park is 930; Step off at 1030.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Quick Notes Change of Place for Kevin's Memorial

BAND... NOW READ THIS!!!

Clarification for the confused:

Today, Friday 7 March 2014 The memorial gathering for Kevin Li has been moved to PHS. We will meet in the student parking lot and auditorium. The time is still 12 NOON, that's 1.5 hours from now. The balloon release will take place outside in the student parking lot/Gym area. Dress warmly in school colors. please....

The Krewe of Erin parade is tomorrow, Saturday, 8 Mar 2014. Downbeat is 9:30 at Memorial Park, better known to many as Strawberry festival park. We will dress and undress at the band trailer.

I just got home from the road, and am on my way to the bandroom.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Thursday 6 Mar 2014 Notes

BAND... Now read This!!

Here are some reminders about events coming very soon:

Tonight, Thursday 6 march is the Fundraiser event at Raising Cane's (Mall location ONLY). Please read the details from Mrs. Tina Hooper, who has worked with a number of special fundraisers to benefit YOU!...

Please read the information, posted in several places, concerning the Memorial for Kevin Li. I will open the bandroom 1030-ish for you to get your instrument. Plans are to play the Alma Mater.

The Krewe of Erin parade is on for this Saturday, stepping off at 10:30. The trailer will be at Memorial Park (Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds) on 7th street, by 9:30. The bandroom will open at 8:30 to load uniforms and instruments. We will off-load the trailer BEFORE the Band Party later that evening.

Yes, Band Party!! Be there! Saturday evening at the bandroom; details were on the invitations that you got last week.

Finally check the calendar for the rehearsal schedule next week. MIOSM...Music In Our Schools Month....this month. Let's have fun celebrating what we do, "Music Makes Me _____________ !" that's this year's theme!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

**DISNEY CHAPERONE SPOTS AVAILABLE **

**DISNEY CHAPERONE SPOTS AVAILABLE **: Due to chaperones having to drop, we currently have 2 female room spots available. If you are an active female in the band boosters, who isn’t currently signed up for the Disney trip but would like to go, this is your chance. Cost is $455 and must be paid IN FULL by Monday 3-10-14. You must also meet the same 40 volunteer hours as all other chaperones. If you are unsure of how many hours you have, please ask and we can let you know.

If you are interested in filling one of these spots, please contact Julie Chatellier (985-351-4131) or Melissa Eldridge (985-507-0200) ASAP!

RAISING CANES FUNDRAISER

Post-Argus Post

Band... Now read this!

Kudos, thanks, and big hugs to everyone of you for today's Krewe of Argus parade. My hat goes off to you all for hanging in there, doing your best to represent our school and community, especially in today's very UNPLEASANT inclement weather. Now that my toes and fingers have feeling again, I'll head to the kitchen and make dinner (which just might be king cake and coffee). I hope that you all are home safe and warm. Enjoy this evening with your families.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Notes for ARGUS parade

Band. Band, Band, Band, Band....Now read this!

Here are the words for tomorrow's Argus parade:

1. Yes, it will be cold. Dress in layers. The parade rolls....

2. Yes, there is a chance of rain. We have ponchos and umbrella bags.

3. I am watching the weather forecasts on several on several sources, and they all predict cool temps, breeziness, and a chance of precipitation for tomorrow.

4. The bandroom will open at 6:30 am. Of course, I'll let you in as soon as I am there.

5. YOU MUST EAT A FULL BREAKFAST before you arrive! Bacon, sausage, eggs, peanut butter, boudin, protein!!! Ye shall not march by pop tarts alone! Might be a good idea to bring a return bus ride snack.

6. Again, dress in layers, maybe even double socks.

7. Be on top of your individual performance game, so that you can contribute to the cause. Let's minimize the sick bay wagon to a MINIMUM!! Like "0" would be maximum. Everyone marches. Banner/percussionists, be prepared to rotate into the groove (we seriously need more cowbell!!). Let's all think alignment and distance...you'll see better tomorrow in the daylight. We'll have a chat about some other pointers in the morning. We have a good chance to earn some $$$ in the "Rhythm of the Route" band adjudication.

8. Pizza and drinks after we return to 19452.

9. Get some rest. See you all in the morning.

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Yard Sale

You asked for a yard sale and we delivered. We have a yard sale for the band on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at PHS from 6am (set up), start at 8am - until the foot traffic becomes nada, none, non-existent, etc. You get it.

Please let me know if you going to be heading your own table, or you or someone you know will be donating items to the band for this day. We will store items at PHS band room for easier haul. Thank you.

 

Tina Hooper

Secretary
PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

Disney Shirt Offer

ATTENTION PARENTS: DISNEY ALERT:

A1 Signworks (one of our band sponsors) has made an amazing offer to the band!! Unfortunately, in an attempt to keep the trip price as low as possible, we had to eliminate the shirts we had hope to have printed. Well, A1 has made us a SWEET offer!! If we can gather at least 25 parent/chaperone/sibling orders, they will GIVE US, FREE OF CHARGE, shirts for the EVERY student attending the Disney Trip!!! COST: $20 for 2 shirts/ per person (to be ...worn Tues & Wed in the park).

We MUST gather a minimum of 25 orders for A1 to provide us with this offer. They are not making any money on this, and need at least 25 of the $20 orders in order to cover their cost!

If you are interested, please start getting your orders turned in. A note with names & shirt sizes along with cash or check should be put in the drop box or brought to the booster meeting next week. If we do not meet the minimum 25 order, your money will be refunded to you. REMEMBER: students shirts do not need to be paid for - only adult/chaperone/siblings. We will get a shirt size list for students together separately.

If you, as a parent, are interested. This is NOT mandatory for chaperones HOWEVER, it is highly recommended and Mr. James I. Square would REALLY like to see everyone being visible as a group while in the park. Please comment below so we can get an idea if we are going to meet the 25 minimum

Thank you

PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

A Quick Note about Isis and Argus parades

Band... now read this!

Thank you all for a great trek in last night's parade. The Krewe of Isis is always happy have the Greenwave Band as part of the LIVE musical entertainment. Thank you to all of the support crew of parents/boosters for EVERYTHING you do in our parade events. In the Rhythm of the Route Band "contest", we earned a 2nd place ranking (trophy, ribbon, and nice prize $$). Congratulations to Hammond High School Band and Mr. Earnest LaBee, director, for capturing 1st place and $$$ coins. A fine showing for Tangipahoa parish bands, with significant and CONSIDERABLE economic impact for our programs! And for us, slap dab in the middle of Winterguard, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble season... not bad.

Rest up, y'all! Tuesday morning will be here soon. Let's all be there on time, full of good breakfast, hydrated, fully engaged, focused, attentive, and active in your "Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence!" No reason why we can't earn some more $$!

It's still about SYNERGY!!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

A Note From Mrs. Dina (you know her as Scott's mom)

Band... now read this!

Here is a message that Mrs. Dina posted on the FB band page:

Boosters, 3 down, 1 to go! "Many hands (or in this case FEET!) make for light (or lighter) work" has definitely been the case so far. Thank you all! Now, let's soak those feet and get ready for the grand finale on Tuesday morning. Arrival is at 6:45am. Let's see some new faces! No experience needed! Come support the kids! Who's in?

 

See you all soon!

JSquare, NBCT
Director of Bands

Fettuccine Fundraiser

Parents/Guardians:

Please note that the Fettuccine Dinner fundraiser is Friday, March 14, 2014 next to O'Reilly's.

We have sold just about all of the 1200 tickets issued.

There have been very few returned.

WE WILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP SET UP, SERVE DINNERS, ASSIST WITH WALK-UPS, AND DELIVER DINNERS.

WE NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR THOSE THAT CAN AND WILL PARTICIPATE.

PLEASE, PLEASE, SIGN UP ON THE WEBSITE.  WOULD TO SEE SOME NEW FACES AS WELL.

The kids and boosters appreciate all your help.  Without you, this could not be possible.

We thank you for all that you do for this organization.

 

Tina Hooper, Secretary

PHS Band Boosters

JSquare, NBCT

Director of Bands

Krewe of ISIS Parade Saturday 1 Mar 14

Band... Now read this!!!

The bandroom will open today between 2:30 and 3:00 pm. Attendance will be checked at 3:30. YOU MUST BE FULLY DRESSED for the parade at that time. Same instructions as last week's Caesar parade concerning chairs, uniform bags, shakos.

The route tonight will be the same 5.5 miles. The judges should be very close to the 1st right turn onto Veterans Blvd. We will play through the turn, repeating the Hey Baby and Pass the Peas, and we will add 1000 Dances once we are finished in this area. And we will do something similar for the Grand Stands near the Causeway underpass.

Tuesday's Argus parade follows the same route (you should be able to see where we are marching for a change.!)

 

Next Saturday's Krewe of Erin Parade is in town, more than likely the same short route. More information of this one later.

Enjoy your morning. See you soon!