After a brief hiatus, the RHMS Jazz Band is ready to begin rehearsing again! This time around, however, we're going to try having our practices after school on Fridays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. If your child is part of the Jazz Band this year, please plan for them to attend our rehearsals every Friday, starting this week (4/28). Thanks!
News
Please watch this section for important announcements about upcoming events, Music Booster meetings, and information about band class.
Updated Mon, Apr 24th
Music Booster Committee is looking for volunteers the following positions for next year:
Secretary:
Attending approximately 8 meetings, which happen about once a month and taking minutes of the meeting. These are typed up and approved at the next meeting. For more information, please contact Judi Thayne (judithayne [at] yahoo.com).
Concert Program:
Responsible for creating, producing and handing out programs for the fall, winter and spring band concerts. Involves requesting student names/instruments and music selections for each participating band from the band director in advance of each concert; formatting, printing/copying and folding the programs, and handing out (and/or recruiting volunteers to hand out) the programs at each concert. Requires some experience with Microsoft Word. For more information, please contact Theresa DeSoto (theresadesoto [at] yahoo.com).
Bake Sale Chair & Co-Chair:
This dynamic duo handles the biggest source of fundraising for our group. They organize the bake sale for 4 annual concerts (Fall, Winter, Spring and Notes & Floats). For more information, please contact Dawn Byron (dawn.byron [at] me.com).
President: Possibly Open
Ensures the music boosters are meeting the needs of the band class and Mr. Rawlingson. This includes organizing/ running approximately 8 meetings, which happen about once a month, ensuring the committee positions are filled, assisting committee members as needed, and being the point person for any band parent questions. For more information, please contact Kawai Billawala (oktanm [at] gmail.com).
Updated Mon, Apr 24th
It is time for another meeting. It is the second to the last one. This time of year is when we have more final key events coming up and next year planning so it would be great to see more of you there!
I have attached the following:
- Agenda for the meeting
- 2017 School Year Committee - noting open positions - PLEASE LOOK and confirm if you role.
- Prior meeting minutes for the last two meetings
Updated Mon, Apr 10th
Wednesday, April 12th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the RHMS Gym!
Notes for parents:
-Please consider signing up to help with the Bake Sale
-Please plan to stay for the entire concert
-Please sit with your children and help them to be on their best behavior
Notes for students:
-Beginning Band should arrive at 6:30 PM and report to the band room
-Advanced/Intermediate Band should arrive by 7:00 PM (keep instruments in band room) in order to watch the other bands
-Please wear black shoes, black socks, black slacks, and your band shirt (tucked in)
-Please sit with your parents and try to be on your best behavior
Updated Mon, Apr 10th
Please sign up for RHMS BAND - Spring Concert!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/LoToZw
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Updated Mon, Mar 27th
Music Booster meeting tonight, 3/27, in the cafeteria at 6:30 PM. See attached agenda. I hope to see you there!
Updated Wed, Mar 22nd
The Advanced Band's performance at the CUSD STEAM Showcase is rapidly approaching!
Details:
Wednesday, March 29th
9:00 AM - Advanced Band students report to Band Room
9:15 AM - Bus departs for Monroe Middle School
12:00 PM - Lunch will be provided
2:30 PM - Students arrive at RHMS; Please plan transportation home
5:30 PM - Warm-ups at Monroe Middle School
6:00 PM - STEAM Showcase Concert begins
6:30 PM - Approximate time of Advanced Band performance
7:00 PM - Concert ends
The students will be wearing their STEAM t-shirts (provided free of charge), black pants, black socks, and black band shoes.
Finally, please be sure to hand in your permission slip (see attachment if needed) so that you are free to participate in this event.
Thanks!
Updated Mon, Mar 20th
Last week you received a packet of paperwork concerning the field trip to the Great America Music Festival on Saturday, April 22nd. The paperwork was due today. I need every student to be sure to turn in their packet so that we can continue preparing for the trip. Please view the attachments if you did not receive a packet. Thanks!
Updated Mon, Feb 27th
The February Music Booster meeting is tonight at 6:30 PM in the RHMS cafeteria. Please consider coming! The agenda is attached.
Updated Wed, Feb 15th
Please wear/bring your band shirt to school on Friday, 2/17, for the band yearbook photo!