IMPORTANT DATES
July 2nd, First Hoagie Sale Begins (form emailed and on web site)
Tuesday, July 7th Summer Band BEGINS!!!
Alto Sax/Horns 8:15 am to 9:00 am
All Woodwinds 9:15 am to 11:30 am
Trombones/Tenor Sax/Baritones: 1:00 to 1:45pm
All Brass: 2:00 to 4:15pm
Percussion, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm, with breaks.
M&M 8:30 -11:30, 1:00-3:00 pm Everyone both sessions
(Check the web site and band calendar for instrument times. The current week’s schedule will be posted on the website and updated weekly.)
Tuesday, July 7th, 7:30 pm, Band Auxiliary Meeting
Wednesday, July 8th
Tenor Sax/Baritone: 8:15 - 9:00 am
All Woodwinds: 9:15 - 11:30 am
Trumpets 1:00 - 1:45 pm
All Brass 1:45 - 4:00 pm
Percussion, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm
M&M 8:30- 11:30 Everyone, 1:00- 3:00 Mohiganettes
All Woodwinds 9:15 - 11:30 am
Tubas 1:00 - 1:45 pm
All Brass 1:45 - 4:00 pm
- July 2nd - 9th First Hoagie sale
- July 9th - 16th Second Hoagie Sale
- July 14th - July 16th Second week of summer band (check the band calander for instrument/section times)
- July 16th Pickup Hoagies from Sale 1 at First Apostolic Church, Sabraton Ave
- July 16th - July 23rd Third Hoagie Sale
- July 23rd Pickup Hoagies from Sale 2 at First Apostolic Church, Sabraton Ave
- July 30th Pickup Hoagies from Sale 3 at First Apostolic Church, Sabraton Ave
Percussion
Percussion will most likely be practicing from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm on the days the band is practicing. An exact schedule should be provided on July 7th at the first rehearsal.
Band Camp Deposit and non-refundable Macy’s deposit now past due!!
- The first half of the band camp fee is past due. This is $125.00 (The total amount for camp is $250.00. The second half is due in July.)
- The non-refundable deposit for the Macy’s trip is past due. This is $50.00 (We have already had to make a deposit to the travel agency for the trip).
- Uniform fees are $35.00, not $30.00, as is misprinted on the form (last year’s fee did not include a cleaning fee since the uniforms were new). The plume fee is an additional $10.00.
- Instrument rental fees are $50.00 for tuba and percussion, $40.00 for all remaining instruments.
Payments can be made with one check, put your child’s name and what the check is for on the menu line. Checks, along with the completed registration form from your packet should be either dropped off at the band office in the box provided or mailed to:
MORGANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BAND, P O BOX 496, MORGANTOWN, WV 26507.
If you have questions, send these to the band email address, mohiganband@gmail.com, and they will be forwarded to Donna Gerber, the auxiliary treasurer.
If your child (current band students) did not bring home the Registration Package given to them in band, the forms are available on the Forms tab to the left. These are listed under 2009-2010 Registration Forms.
Tux/Gown Sales
If you are a senior interested in selling your wind ensemble gown or tux please send an e-mail to mohiganband@gmail.com by June 30. The e-mail should include size of the outfit and contact e-mail or phone number. Once a list is compiled, an e-mail will be sent out so potential buyers can be found.
Possible Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Viewing Location
Our tour company has sent use the following information about a potential indoor viewing location for the parade.
- The NY Renaissance can hold the parade viewing for 80 passengers. The cost would be $215.00 per person. They would have the following menu:
Assorted Croissants, Muffins, Danish, Donuts
Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese, Butter, Preserves
Assorted Cereals
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon and Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
French Toast or Pancakes
Fresh Fruit
Yogurt
Coffee, Tea, Juice
Reply to the band email address if you are interested so we can contact the tour company. mohiganband@gmail.com.
Macy’s Family Companion Trip
Details are being prepared for the companion trip for family members. The cost would be around $500.00 per person. When information and the itenerary are available, they will be posted here as well as being sent out in an e-mail. (more…)
