Lots of information below. Please read parents and students!
Fundraiser - Tumblers:
The tumbler fundraiser was a GREAT success with 170+ sold. Thank you to everyone who sold for this fundraiser. We hope to do more once spring arrives.
ALL FUNDRAISER MONEY IS DUE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4th.
You will be given a copy of your order form so you can see who owes. If they pay by check they MUST be made out to RHS Band. The due date is Tuesday for those who accidentally forget to bring it to school.
The cups should be in in a week or two. We will need help sorting them out. Please, especially if you sold some, stop by and lend a hand if you can. We will let you know when they are expected.
All-State/District Honor Band:
Every year every state across the USA holds auditions for All-State and District Honor Bands. Honor bands are basically where students audition for spots to play among other students in their state and district. Auditions are January 12th at Albertville High School. All-State takes place in April 2019. I will be asking students who are interested for All-State as the deadline for them to register is Monday, December 3rd. District Honor Band is Feb 8th and 9th.
Rehearsals this Week:
Monday + Tuesday: Jazz Band until 4PM*
Thursday: Parade Practice until 4PM
*please note after Nov. 29th, Jazz Band will practice on Tuesdays only.
Performances this Week:
The Ranburne Christmas Tree Lighting (November 29th 2018):
The Ranburne HS Jazz Band has been asked to perform at the Christmas tree lighting. Students should dress in Christmas colors (Christmas sweaters work too!) We will need all RHS Jazz Band students to meet at the band room at 5:00PM to transfer items to city hall.
The Ranburne Christmas Parade (December 1st 2018):
Call Time is 11:15AM at the Band Room. Students will wear their uniforms with Santa Hats. There is a chance of storms that day, and we will keep you posted. The parade line-up is at 12PM and the parade begins at 1PM. The whole parade should end by 1:30PM. You can pick your students up at the band room.
Upcoming Events:
RHS Band Spirit Night @ McDonalds (Exit 199, Heflin 4-8PM)
We are hosting another spirit night at McDonalds in Heflin (right off exit 199). ALL students must sign up for this spirit night for either the 4-6P shift or the 6-8P shift. Students CANNOT eat while doing their shift.
The RHS Christmas Concert (December 13th 2018)
Call time is 5:15PM for ALL students (Grades 6-12). Please dress business causal (polo/long sleeve shirt with khakis or slacks, dresses in Christmas-like colors. If there is a problem, please send me an email) Please invite your friends and families to join us. The students have been working so hard for this concert and you will definitely enjoy it.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Hard to believe the year is flying by!
Sincerely,
Mr. Melton