Music Rehearsals 6/13 & 6/14
Musician rehearsals today and tomorrow!
10am-1pm
Pit will be in the Auditorium
Battery under the awning
Brass in the choir room
Woodwinds in the commons
(Full winds in the choir room)
Band room is still a work in progress let me know if you can help next week.
Rehearsal Update 6/8/18
Visual Camp for Band Members will end at 6pm today, 6/8/18. The Guard schedule will remain the same.
Wind Camp & All Member Rehearsals 6/4-6/9
Big week ahead for Knightpride!
Wind Camp and the All Member Visual Camp to kick off our Summer Practices!
Please refer to the Calendar on the Band Website:
http://wordpress.fhnbands.com/wp/calendars/fhn-bands-calendar/
Make sure your kids bring their gallon jugs with ice water, all musical equipment, and athletic clothes and shoes for rehearsals.
Graduation Procedures – June 2, 2018
Graduation Procedures – Please Read & Print
June 2, 2018
Thursday, May 24
— Graduation Rehearsal (Grad Band 11-Noon)(Senior Band 10-11)
Wednesday, May 30
— Graduation Rehearsal (Grad Band 11-Noon)(Senior Band 10-11)
Thursday, May 31
— Graduation Rehearsal (Grad Band 11-Noon)(Senior Band 10-11)
Friday, June 1
— Graduation Rehearsal (Grad Band 11-Noon)(Senior Band 10-11)
— Load Trailer 12:00pm
~~ Arrive/Unload/Set-up at Family Arena 1:00pm (E Gate)
~~ Finished loading around 2:00pm
Saturday, June 2
4:45pm Seniors Arrive/Setup @Family Arena (Front Entrance)
5:00pm Seniors Rehearse “A Million Dreams” w/Choir
5:45pm Grad Band Arrive/Set-up (Front Entrance)
6:15pm Grad Band Warm-up
6:30pm End Warm-up
7:00pm Grad Band Perform “Processional”
~8:00pm Senior Band Perform “A Million Dreams”
~8:30pm Grad Band Perform “Recessional”
~9:00pm Load Trailer
~9:30pm Unload at FHN
~10:00pm Dismissed
Expectation: This will be our largest and most important audience of the year. Students must be where they need to be with what they need at all times. Students are to exhibit the highest musical and character standards at all times. Students are expected to be attentive and supportive of the event, and to cheer loudly for all band members graduating.
Attire: Grad Band in BEST OUTFIT. No Shorts, flip flops, jeans, t-shirts. Seniors in dress clothes under gown.
Equipment: The band and choir room will be all tied up on Saturday for the All Knighter. Everyone must bring home their equipment on Friday. The trailer should be used primarily for percussion, but large instruments like Tubas can be loaded. Remember, if you didn’t load it, it didn’t get loaded.
Personal Care: Make sure you have eaten before you arrive to the family arena.
FFC Payment Due June 1
** FFC Payment Due June 1st **
To make a payment:
-mail a check to FHNBB-Treasurer, PO Box 637 St. Peters, MO 63376
-pay via Paypal (find the link on our website www.fhnbands.com)
-drop a check in the secured Booster Drop Box in the band room
-Please make checks out to FHNBB and put your child’s name on the memo line
To view your students account, access the Charms website:
www.charmsoffice.com school code fhnband
The terms of payment of the financial commitment for participation in Marching Band shall be in four (4) installments as follows:
- A)$100.00 due May 1
- B)$150.00 due June 1
- C)$150.00 due July 1
- D)$155.00 due August 1
Total- $555.00
Student Discount for families with multiple students will be reflected in your student account in Charms. Families with multiple students in the Fall Marching Band Season will receive a 20% discount on FFC for all students after the 1st.
For questions regarding your FFC account, please contact Rex Anderson at vicepresident@fhnbands.com
Summer Rehearsal Reminders
Knightpride Parents,
A few helpful reminders regarding the Summer Rehearsal schedule:
Please encourage your student to join the closed Facebook group “FHN Knightpride 2018-2019”. This group is for Students only. Mr. Stegeman communicates necessary rehearsal information with the students on this page, and will provide updates throughout the summer and school year. Students can also connect with each other on this page. If your student has not already done so, please remind them to join the group!
The Summer Schedule can be found on the Band Website and on the Google doc below. You can “subscribe” to the calendar from your Smartphone. You may also want to “bookmark” the Google doc, and check for updates.
Please send an email in advance to Mr. Stegeman regarding scheduled rehearsal absences. You can reach him at Robert.Stegeman@fhsdschools.org.
http://wordpress.fhnbands.com/wp/calendars/
Thank you for your support!
May Booster Meeting Minutes
May Booster Meeting minutes Gen Mtg May 2018
Please review them and alert the secretary of any errors or other questions at secretary@fhnbands.com The minutes will be presented for approval at the June meeting.
TJ’s Pizza FFC Fundraiser
TJ’s Pizza Reminder:
Turn In Order Forms and money — 7-8pm Tues, May 15th @ Booster Meeting, or place in the Booster Box in the Band Room before the meeting.
Checks should be made out to FHNBB
Delivery – Tuesday, June 5th 7-8pm
Pick up your ordered items at the McClay Library (during scrip pickup).
Questions: contact Vicky Balleydier fundraising@fhnbands.com or 314-941-1637
Booster Meeting – Tuesday, May 15th 7pm
The Monthly Band Booster Meeting is tonight, Tuesday, May 15th, at 7pm in the Band Room. All new and returning parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
As we close this school year and begin a new season, a few reminders….
- Graduation Rehearsal Schedule, Summer Music Rehearsal & Band Camp Schedule can be found on the Band website. See “2018/19 Important Dates”. Mr. Stegeman will update the calendar throughout the year, be sure to bookmark the link. http://wordpress.fhnbands.com/wp/calendars/
- It is suggested that you and your student “subscribe” to the calendar on your smartphone. You can find directions here: http://wordpress.fhnbands.com/wp/how-to-subscribe-to-our-calendars/
TJ’s Pizza FFC Fundraiser:
– Turn In Order Forms and Money at the Booster Meeting, or place in the Booster Box in the Band Room. Checks should be made out to FHNBB.
– Delivery – Tuesday, June 5th, 7-8pm at McClay Library.
– Questions: contact Vicky Balleydier at fundraising@fhnbands.com or 314-941-1637
Thank you parents, grandparents, siblings and friends who have volunteered time and talent to the FHN Band Boosters in some measure this past school year. Thank you parents and grandparents who attended concerts and contests, and supported your student with a high five and cheer each time they play and perform. You are very much appreciated!
Enjoy your summer!
