February 07 Band Parent Club Meeting

Thanks to all the parents who attended last week's Band parent club meeting. We got a lot accomplished. Here is a brief overview of what was covered:

1. Director's Remarks-The year is going by very smoothly. The Jazz Combos will be performing at Valley Oak, North Davis, and Birch Lane during lunch time. At this time, Mr. Quick is planning to have a Jazz Band Class next year. The determining factor will be the number of students enrolled. The March Festival is on March 24th. We will have 2 judges like last year. This year the concerts will be recorded and this recording will be used for educational purposes. Mr. Quick is exploring the option of having a CD of Band hits for the Year. Please attend the "It's about Time Big Band" concert on March 17th. This is a fundraiser for all the Jazz Bands in the district. The Art and Music Departments have been awarded grants from the State and District. The Music Departments have submitted a proposal to use these funds to built up the Elementary School program or to purchase percussion equipment for the IPAB for high school and junior high use only for performances. Mr. Quick will be hiring a CSU music student to catalog all the music arrangements.
Future expenditures are: $1,700 for bus rental for the Music in the Parks Festival and $1,500 for intstrument repair and tune-up during the summer.

2. Treasurer's Report- Our total revenue for the year so far is $9,261.11. Total Expenses is $5,234.04.

3. President's Report- We have submitted 2 grants- one to Teichert Foundation and another to Wal-Mart Foundation. In a few months, we will hear if the band is awarded any of these grants. This year, Holmes again in charge of food for the March Festival. We will be running two snack bars and lunch. We still need volunteers for the snack bars and lunch. Please e-mail Elaine (jkyee1961@sbcglobal.net ) if you can help. Trish Price is coordinating the Car Wash on April 28th. More information will be coming. Please mark this date on your calendar to help and/or wash your car. We need to begin planning for next year. Many of our volunteer positions will be open. Please consider serving the band in these various positions for next year: treasurer, stage crew coordinator, develop the programs for the 2 concerts, dance coordinator, coffee fundraiser coordinator, and carousel organizer.

4. t-shirts- We are planning a T-shirt design contest for next year's band t-shirt. The winner will be given a $50 gift certificate to Watermelon Music. Dotti Egel is in charge of this and will have more information soon.

Upcoming Events
March 14th Spring Formal Concert-7pm
March 24th March Music Festival
April 24th Combined Concert with HS band- 9th grade
April 28th Car Wash at the district parking lot
May 12th Music in the Parks Festival- 9th grade
May 17th Combined Concert with Elementary Students-7th grade
June 1st Pops Concert- 6:30pm
Posted 3/13/07

December 02, 06 Band Parent Club Meeting

Thanks to the parents who attended Monday evening's band parents meeting. Here is an update about what was discussed:

1. Director's Remarks- The band year has started smoothly. Thanks to the direct donation drive Mr. Quick was able to purchase music stands and music cabinets. All the school instruments are repaired and used by students. There are still 2 students who need bassoons and 2 who need tubas.

Seven instruments were donated this year through the Music Angels program. In the past few years, the Music Angels program has recieved on average five instruments donations from the community per year.

The Art department will be painting a mural on the walls of the music room. The mural will be of students playing instruments. Ask your students to keep you posted as the mural develops.

Dec. 7th, 7pm is the Winter Concert. The Holmes Chorus will also be performing at the concert. The District has imposed a new USER FEE. We have been asked to ask each audience member for a $1 donation. Please look for the donation box in the foyer of the IPAB. All donations will go directly to the district. Please contact Elaine Yee (jkyee1961@sbcglobal.net) if you or your guest has need for handicapped seating. Special arrangements can be made.

Dec.14th, Check with Mr. Quick if you would like to play your instrument at the Toy Drive (4-5:30pm).

Feb. 24th, the Jazz Band will be participating at the Folsom Jazz Festival.

2. Financial update- 47 families participated in the Direct Donation Drive. Close to $4,000 was raised. The Coffee fundraiser raised ~$2,000, Lamppost Pizza Fundraiser- $248.07and the Friends & Family concert- $139.

3. Fundraising Update- Grant proposeal with Teichert Foundation was submitted to Ms. Maul so that it can be processed through the district before the 2/28/07 deadline. Please support the Unfundraiser. Some of the funds raised will be directed to the Music Department for the purchase of a new sound system for the music room.

Upcoming Events: Dec. 7, 2006 Winter Formal Concert, 7pm at IPAB

Jan. 12,13,14, 2007 NorthBay Honor Band (Vacaville)

Jan. 18, 2007 Lamppost Pizza Fundraiser

Feb. 24, 2007 Folsom Jazz Festival(Jazz Band)

Feb. 28,2007 Band Parents Club Meeting, 7pm at Music room

March 24, 2007 March Music Festival

April 28, 2007 Car Wash Fundraiser

Thanks to all the Band Families who are helping to support the band program. Wishing all a Happy Holiday season.

Elaine Yee
Posted 12/3/06