Back to Work!

Congratulations on an incredible performance in the parade! Please see below for a few important updates heading into our next chunk of summer rehearsals.

We need your help!

In case some of you weren't aware, the concession stand is the number one source of income for the entire music booster program! We provide concessions throughout the fall and spring sports seasons. Revenue from concessions has the biggest impact on keeping band fees at a minimum for your child.

We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to step into the following roles:

• Purchasing Agent - order and keep track of concession stand inventory

• Scheduler - organize, create and provide follow up for concession stand volunteer staff

• Concessions Treasurer - handling money and banking at all concessions events

Please reach out to Gene, Jason or myself for more specific job descriptions or with any questions or interest you may have. We need to get these roles filled quickly, so please don't hesitate to reach out in the next couple of days.

As always, we could not run this program without help from every family! I know that behind all of these amazing kids, are amazing families and I look forward to working alongside all of you. Thank you as always for supporting the band!

Reminders

• Materials — You should have these items with you at every practice

  • Backpack that you don't mind getting sweaty

  • Running shoes (absolutely no Crocs, Birkenstocks, sandals, etc.)

    • A pair of nice running shoes will help you feel great the entire rehearsal. They relieve pressure from your feet and back, make it easier to march with great technique, reduce fatigue, and help you stay healthy throughout the season. Shoes with no support like Converse or Vans are just as bad for your body as marching in sandals.

  • Breathable athletic clothing

  • Large water jug with ice

    • You water jug should hold at least 40oz of water. Something like this is cheap, will last all season, and can carry all the ice/water you need!

  • Sunscreen — keep it in your field bag at all times

  • 3 ring binder with plastic sheets and the following pieces of music. All of the music is in the password protected page on the "Members" tab. The password is "IrishBand"

• Fees

  • All members are responsible for the following fees

    • Camp/Design/Instruction Fee

    • Uniform Fee

    • Food Fee

  • Any member of the colorguard, low reed, mello, baritone, tuba, or percussion section are responsible for the School-Owned Equipment Fee

  • Any member who ordered a new pair of shoes will need to pay the shoe fee.

  • Click this link to pay your fees! You can add all of the required items to your cart and checkout online. If you'd prefer, you can send in a check.