Welcome to the 2011-2012 Lake Hamilton Band Parent Meeting

1. Welcome to the 2011-2012 Lake Hamilton Band Parent Meeting

3. The Power Band Of Arkansas

4. What will band do for my child? • Builds character • Builds social skills and cooperation • Teaches students to think critically • Teaches responsibility • Give children an opportunity to travel • Scholarship $$$$

5. What you just heard • This is expensive….. • It is going to cost me HOW much….. • How much are the trips…… • Money • Money • Money • And More Money!!!

6. This is an investment: • There is more money available for band scholarships, than any other activity. • Every student that we have ever had that wanted a band scholarship….received a band scholarship. • These are life skills that we are teaching…not just music skills.

7. Why this band program is successful…. • The work ethic of the students….. • The support of the parents….. • The support of the teachers…. • The support of the Board of Education of the Lake Hamilton School District….. • The administrative and fiscal support of the Administration of the Lake Hamilton School District….

8. Mr. Anderson

9. Band Buttons! High School and Junior High Band members • Button with your students photo in uniform! • Photos taken at the first home game • Delivered prior to the second home game • $5 due at the time you order • Available in the lobby!

10. The Great Dessert Auction All of this money supplements the High School Color Guard.

11. The Band Staff • Jon Shultz Director of Bands/ High School • Bryan Field Junior High Band • Ryan Alexander Percussion Coordinator/ Assistant Junior/ Senior High • Emily Hall Middle School • Vicki Cole Bookkeeper/ Concession Stand • Sara Field Color Guard Coordinator

12. Band Room Phone Numbers Middle School Band Room 767-3355 Junior/Senior High Band Room 760-6513

13. Band Website The address is www.powerbandofarkansas.org All of the information that is presented tonight will be placed on the website

14. Twitter • High School @lhhspowerband • Junior High @lhjhpowerband • Middle School @lhmspowerband • Beginning Band @lhbeginnerband

15. How Can I Help? • Work in the Concession Stand • Volunteer to help in band office • Volunteer as a Chaperone on trips • Work at local and All-Region Band Events 5. Volunteer to assist with other fundraisers

16. Concession Stand • We have the concessions at all Lake Hamilton football, basketball, and track events. • All of this money benefits LH Band Students. • All Junior & Senior High students must work at least one event. • Parent Sign-Up’s are in the hall, or turn in the sign-up sheets that will be sent home. • The contact person is Vicki Cole.

17. Money Please make sure of the following: • Checks are made payable to LH Band • Write your child’s first and last name on the memo line • Send separate check for siblings If you send cash, please send exact money only, we do not have any change.

18. Fundraiser Cookie Dough Forms will go home on Monday!!! Delivery will be on September 27!!!

19. The Power Band Classic • The 1st Annual Power Band Classic • We will need MANY parent volunteers • October 8th • Contact Alan and Linda Nooner about volunteering

20. Charms

21. https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/login.asp

22. https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/login.asp LakeHamiltonBands

24. Public Calendar • Email Teachers: quick link to all email addresses • Website: powerbandofarkansas.org

25. Public Calendar • Email Teachers: quick link to all email addresses • Website: powerbandofarkansas.org

26. Your child’s Pinnacle ID #

29. Handout Extras, Band Handbook, Order Forms See if your student has turned them in….. Email your student’s band director

32. Event List- VOLUNTEER

33. Smart Music

41. Smart Music For a new home subscription: 32.00 For Program + 18.00 For Microphone ----------- 50.00 Total To renew a subscription: $32.00

42. Beginning Band • We will begin with instruments TOMORROW!!! • PLEASE encourage your children to practice!!!! • Concert December 6th • Concert May 1st • Solo Contest TBA

43. Beginning Band • Emily Hall Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, and Sax • Bryan Field Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba • Ryan Alexander Percussion

44. Middle School Band • Cookie Dough starts on Monday • All-Region Band Sectionals start 2nd week in September • All-Region Auditions December 3rd • Concert Dates: Christmas Concert December 8th Pre-Region Concert March 5th (Clothing) Region Contest March 8th Spring Concert May 3rd

45. Junior High Band • Money is past due for rentals and instrument supplies. • Medical and Information Forms are also past due. • Schedule of Events… please check our web page, charms and handouts. • Handbooks are coming soon… • JH Show this year: We Will Rock U (including… We Will Rock You, Rock You Like A Hurricane, I Love Rock and Roll, Rock and Roll, and Rock and Roll All Night). • First Game/Performance is Thursday, Sept. 15th – meet in the band room at 5:30. • Contests this year: Lake Hamilton Invitational – Oct. 8th & Forrest City Invitational – Oct. 22nd • Region Sectionals starting in October… dates/times coming soon!

46. High School Band • Money for uniform part is due. • Hand book forms will be due on Tuesday • Physical, Information, and Medical Forms are past due!!! • First game is at away next Friday, September 2nd, vs. LR Hall • Trip information will be sent out Monday • A contest and football schedule has been sent home already.