CHHS PANTHER BAND INCOMING 9TH GRADE

MEETING

Tuesday, March 17th 2015

Incredible Opportunities Largest co-ed organization at CHHS

Over 200 studentsHighest GPA average on campus

Leadership training and skill building Perform at halftime at all Varsity football

games Perform at all pep rallys The best time-management prep for life after high

school Marching Band travels to Houston and

Broken Arrow, OK to compete Spring Trip to Disney World

Course Credit

All students in band receive the following credit:1 Fine Arts Credit for the year.5 P.E. Credit waver for marching bandThis is the ONLY activity at CHHS that

offers this deal! Marching Band is required of all band

members○ Varsity sports conflicts: see a director

GCISD Band Orientation“Hype Day!”

Saturday, April 18th 9am-4pm

Morning Session: 9am-12:00pm (8th Grade)

Afternoon Session: 1pm-4pm (8th + Returning)

Colleyville MS Stadium & Gym Intro to marching fundamentals for all

GCISD Band students Will include a fun Social event! Lunch is included for all 8th graders Parent Demo at 3:15pm

Spring Marching Band Workshops

Mandatory 4.22.15 Workshop 5:00-7:30pm4.23.15 Workshop 5:00-7:30pm4.24.15 Workshop 5:00-7:30pm*4.25.15 Workshop 8:00-10:00am

*Individual Auditions & Registration begin at 10:30 on this day

Registration and Audition

Saturday, April 25th CHHS Band Hall Morning Rehearsal: 8am-10am Auditions & Registration: 10:30am-

4pm (by instrument) First payment of $100 Due Will be able to order uniform items

and spirit wear for next season

2015-2016 CHHS Band Member Meeting

Mandatory for Parents AND Students Tuesday, May 5th

7:00-8:30pm CHHS Band Hall Summer Band and Fall Rehearsal

Schedules given Parents begin to sign up for

volunteer opportunities

Summer Band Camp

Begins Wednesday, July 29th

Mandatory for course credit Please schedule family vacations

before this date Percussion/Guard Camps in

June/July See Calendar for details

Band Fee: $650

The fee offers our band program opportunity to more than what the district budget provides

This includes the following:Instructors and consultantsMarching band music and drill designAdditional equipment/uniform needsAdditional transportation

Payment Schedule

$100 - April 25th $150 - May 25th

$150 - June 25th

$150 -July 25th

$100 - August 25th

Total: $650 Sibling Discount

50% for the 2nd student25% for the 3rd and beyond

Booster Mission The Band Booster Club is a non-profit

organization whose purpose is to help promote a better band, school and community spirit by volunteering our time and skills as well as provide financial support to full-fill the goals and objectives set forth by the Band Directors.

Without all these components our student experience is negatively impacted.

Booster Budget – Income

Booster Budget – Expenses

CHHS Band Spring Flower Fundraiser

March 17th - April 15th

Delivery will be April 25th from 12:00 - 1:30 pmCHHS Band Hall

During Audition/Registration

Include band student name for credit Include band PARENT cell and email address Order forms to Ms. Hunt on April 15th including payment All items must be picked up April 25th between 12:00 - 1:30.

We cannot hold or store your items. If you cannot pick them up, please arrange for a friend or family member to pick up items and let Lisa Pollack know

For plant/flower selection questions contact: Gena Evans at gensasdesk@hotmail.com or 972-754-4888

For fundraising questions contact: Lisa Pollack at lobobruin@msn.com

Flower Fundraiser Forms