Marching Band News — The West Side Story has begun! CLICK HERE to get all the documents you need to complete and bring to pre camp. Following is a list of items you need to bring (give all forms to Malinda Anderson just inside the door, preferably first thing in the morning):
- 3 Signed Contracts: Substance abuse, Marching Firebird, Uniform (last 2 pages MB handbook)
- 3 Medical forms (click to access): Emergency Authorization, Health History, Front/back copy of your insurance card
- Final payment if you have not completed payment of the $185 Upbeat fee (check Charms)
- Every day: Water jug, sunscreen, hat, music, lyre, flip folder, lanyard, coordinates.
- Take your medications at home before or after camp. With very few exceptions students can NOT have medications on school property.
Send your band camp questions to Harold Mylius at bandcamp@lakotawestbands.org
Uniform Fitting — Will follow the schedule below. Please be on time at the Lakota WEST band room wearing shorts or boxers so you can try on your uniform (no dressing room). Please bring your Paypal receipt or a check to pay for uniform items needed. Rookies will need more items than returning members. If paying by Paypal please use the $4 glove option to purchase gloves. Please remember to bring your two 2 liters of soda (NO RED pop) with you to fitting day. This is used for 3rd quarter refreshments during the season. Help is still needed, please CLICK HERE to sign up or to contact Cindy for more info.
- Tuesday 7/30 — 12:30 Percussion, 1:30 Trombones, 2:30 Flutes, 3:00 Sousas
- Wednesday 7/31 — 12:30 Alto Saxes, 1:30 Tenor Saxes, 2:30 Trumpets
- Thursday 8/1 — 12:30 Baritones, 1:00 Clarinets, 2:30 Mellophones
Taste of Music, McDonalds –The next dining date is Tuesday 8/6 4-7 pm at McDonalds on 747 and Smith (across from Kroger). This fundraiser involves getting as many families and neighbors to come eat as possible. Sections are encouraged to use this evening to have their “band camp section dinner” together at McDs. No flyers are required. Or for a “double dip,” buy gift cards first that night and then use them to buy dinner. ALL SALES qualify towards band credit during the sale hours (coupon books, gift cards, food). We need 8-10 adult volunteers for this event – if you are a band camp chaperone this is a perfect opportunity for you.
We receive 15% of total sales from both drive thru and dine-in for these 3 hr blocks plus whatever we receive in our tip jars. The first events earned $600-750 each including tips towards the Macys trip. Please CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up to work. Please CLICK HERE or CLICK HERE for flyers with info you can distribute at church, work, or in your neighborhood as advertisement.
Band Camp Final Concert Tail Gate Party 8/9 – Save the date! Friday 8/9 from 6-7pm before the final concert we will have our pre concert tailgate pizza party. This will be a fantastic opportunity to eat, bond with fellow band families and alum, AND get to know more about the Upbeat Club and volunteer opportunities at our “Upbeat Fair.” More info to follow next week.
Band Camp 911 – Calling all nurses, first responders, or anyone trained in first aid. We are in need of a few volunteers to be “first aiders” and “nurses” for band camp during the week of 8/5 and also for competitions. Every season we have 3-4 volunteers that work out a schedule and rotate duties. If you are willing and able to help in this important function please contact Sue Tanner at president@lakotawestbands.org or Harold Mylius at bandcamp@lakotawestbands.org