Finally we have an update on dates and camps. I have been waiting on the "OK" to release our plan.
First Payment Due Friday (7/17/2020)
If you remember our first plan, we have staged payments in $50 parts. The 1st part is for shirts and shorts for our uniforms. To keep costs low for you, we decided to not use uniforms this fall and to do shirts and shorts for the students. If you haven't filled out the tshirt form, you will need to contact Ms. Kimatha ASAP. For shorts, please fill out the following form ASAP:
https://forms.gle/jKebD8imBA2pYxPD7
If you were in the band last year and want to buy new shorts, new ones are $12. Ms. Kimatha and Ms. Angela will be collecting payments from 5-7PM (AL Time) in the parking lot in from of the RHS Band room. Please understand this is required to participate in the fall season. This is for the shirt and shorts, so even if plans change, everyone gets these regardless.
If you have outstanding fees from last year, remember we cannot let you participate this year if your fees aren't paid by the time we asked. We are running this year as low cost as possible and cannot afford fees not being paid.
Band Camp Plan
Band camp is a little different this year. Please follow the bottom list for our plan:
July 27th-July 31st (ALL - Band/Aux) 4-8PM
August 3rd- August 7th (ALL - Band/Aux) 4-8PM
For practices, we are looking at only practicing two days a week. As of right now, the schedule is the same (M, T, TR until 4PM)
Usually, we have rookie camp, percussion and auxiliary camp. but we decided to keep it a simple 2 week practice deal.
The Fall 2020-2021 Season
Finally, I want this season to be two things: flexible and enjoyable. We are not doing competitions this year due to the virus (not sure if they are having them anyways), but I want the students to have fun. This whole situation has been taxing on everyone and I want the students to have a getaway from it all. There will be precautions and rules for us for everyone's safety. An example is we are looking to buy masks for everyone in the band with the band logo on front. More to come, but I wanted to update everyone on dates so you can be prepared.
Sincerely,
Mr. Melton