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BAND BRAGGER
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANG BAND
August 2020
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From the Director Suzanne Scott
Head Band Director: Suzanne Scott
Assistant Band Director: Jeff Munger
Color Guard Instructor: Julianah Iwelu
Percussion Instructor: David Lerner
Drum Majors: Jessica Stradley,
Ellie Hilgert, and Ava Speros
President: Jonathan Lim
Vice President: Amaan Siddiqui
Secretary: Tommy Hughes
Historian: Nicole Protz
Senior Rep: Ben Gentry
Junior Rep: Bear Elliott
Sophomore Rep: Ivann Longoria
Freshman Rep: to be elected
Librarians: Jazmin Avila, John
Perkins, Annabel McDonald,
John Moldvaer-Leyendecker,
and Jonah Liau
Uniform Managers: Bonnie Chen
(Head), Ayaka Komatsu, Fope
Olayiwole, Zenab Sabir, and
Aalycia Warren
Equipment Manager: Jonathan Lee
Woodwind Captain: Amaan Siddiqui
Brass Captain: Joseph Kang
Drum Captain: Christos Georgiadis
Color Guard Captain: Rose Nguyen
Flute Section Leaders:
Bonnie Chen and Nicole Protz
Clarinet Section Leaders:
Jazmin Avila, Alnoor Hasanov,
and Rebecca Lorentzatos
Saxophone/Low Reed Section
Leaders: John Perkins and
Edward Tsay
High Brass Section Leaders:
Josh Bearden and Bryan Choi
Low Brass Section Leaders:
Grey Caven and Brandon Nguyen
Front Ensemble Section Leader:
Tate Conner
Color Guard Lieutenants:
Leyli Akhmedov and Leila Ibrahim
I hope that you are finding ways to stay active (and safe) as you enjoy the end of your Summer vacation. I know that many of you are excited to start the new marching season. Although many things about the fall are uncertain at this time, Mr. Munger and I are sure you will have a fun time in the Mustang Band this year. I will keep you updated about marching season as we receive guidance from TEA, UIL, and SBISD. As you know, Summer Band rehearsals transitioned to an online format using Zoom. We will begin after-school marching band rehearsals for all Mustang Band members on Tuesday, August 25. Please continue to check your e-mail daily for updates and changes to the Fall calendar.
Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2020 – I wish you the best of luck as you start a new chapter in your life. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication over the past four years in band. I am also excited to welcome the incoming Freshman Class of 2024 – I know that band and color guard will be a very important part of your high school career.
Please read the enclosed information carefully regarding the 2020 Marching Rehearsal Action Plan for COVID-19. For marching rehearsals, please wear comfortable, light-colored clothing and athletic shoes (running or cross training shoes are required). I also recommend using sunscreen and wearing a hat and sunglasses. You must also bring a facemask (or two) and a personal igloo-style water jug filled with ice water with you outside. It is very important that everyone attend marching rehearsals, as we will be working on marching fundamentals and preparing music and drill for the halftime show.
Parents, in lieu of our traditional Meet the Band Performance and Picnic, we will have two parent meetings via Zoom on Friday, August 21. We invite new parents to attend the new Band Booster Club Parent Meeting at 6:00pm and returning parents to attend the returning Band Booster Club Parent Meeting at 7:00pm. We will present important information for the school year and give new parents the opportunity to ask questions about high school band. More information about the meetings are included in this newsletter.
Most of the dates for our concerts and contests for this year are available in Charms. The Fall Calendar is tentative at this time and is subject to change. We are still awaiting decisions regarding the band’s participation at away games and marching contest. As always, please visit the Charms website regularly to keep up-to-date with rehearsals, concerts, and contests.
My email address is [email protected] and my office phone number is (713) 251-2522. Please contact me by e-mail for faster response. I look forward to seeing everyone again soon! Stay healthy and stay safe!
Sincerely,
Suzanne Scott Director of Bands
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANG BAND 2020 Marching Rehearsal Action Plan for COVID-19
The Mustang Band will follow specific protocols to ensure the health and safety of all students,
directors, and staff. Please visit the UIL website for more information regarding the UIL COVID-19
Risk Mitigation Guidelines at https://www.uiltexas.org/policy/covid-19/2020-2021-uil-covid-19-risk-
mitigation-guidelines
PRESENTATION OF THIS ACTION PLAN
Directors and staff will provide a detailed presentation of this Action Plan and how students will
follow the plan during virtual Summer Band Rehearsals
A copy of this Action Plan will be emailed to all Mustang Band students and parents using the
Charms e-mail distribution list
HEALTH PRE-SCREENING
Students and staff must fill-out a weekly health questionnaire on Mondays for COVID symptoms
and exposure to individuals with COVID
Directors will check form responses prior to Tuesday rehearsals to ensure compliance of all
Mustang Band members
Students and staff must self-monitor daily for symptoms for any illness including COVID
o Students and staff must stay home if they have symptoms for any illness
o Students and staff that have COVID symptoms must notify the directors as soon as
possible to implement self-isolation for group members
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE
Student drivers will park in the front parking lot at Memorial High School and immediately walk
across the street using the crosswalk to the MCOC parking lot
Parents encouraged to drop of Distance Learning students in the front parking lot at Memorial
HS and walk across the street using the crosswalk to the MCOC parking lot
Students must wear a facemask while walking to/from the MCOC parking lot
Students encouraged to maintain 6 ft. physical distancing while walking to/from rehearsal
At the end of rehearsal, students will be dismissed by section to stagger departure
All students will immediately cross the street to the Memorial HS front parking lot to wait for
parent pickup in front of the Auditorium along Mustang Alley
Students must continue to wear a facemask until they enter their personal car
Students are discouraged from carpooling; however, any students that must carpool will continue
to wear a facemask until arriving at home
BUILDING ENTRY/EXIT
Enter/Exit the Performing Arts Building using the main glass doors for the Auditorium
Hand sanitizer and hand washing stations available at the building entrance
Students must maintain 6 ft. physical distancing when entering/exiting the building
Students and staff required to wear face masks or face coverings inside the building until they
begin active participation in rehearsals
Students must maintain 6 ft. physical distancing when waiting for parent pickup along Mustang
Alley
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANG BAND 2020 Marching Rehearsal Action Plan for COVID-19
PROPER HYGIENE and SANITIZING/DISINFECTING
Encourage frequent use of hand sanitizer during all rehearsals
Encourage hand washing when entering/exiting the building and after using the restroom
Disinfecting spray available for equipment and surfaces
o Percussion instruments and equipment should be regularly disinfected at the end of each
rehearsal block and/or when a student stops using an instrument
o Color Guard equipment should be regularly disinfected at the end of each rehearsal block
o Disinfecting spray and wipes will be readily available at all rehearsal locations
All music stands, equipment, door handles, and hard surfaces will be sprayed and/or wiped down
with disinfecting cleaner throughout each day
Students will take home all personal equipment at the end of each rehearsal
Students and staff should shower immediately upon arrival at home and wash rehearsal clothing
Wear freshly laundered clothing to rehearsal each day
DRUMLINE and COLOR GUARD CAMPS – August 18-20
Drumline and Color Guard Camps will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from
3:45-5:45pm on the Memorial Church of Christ (MCOC) Parking Lot
Drumline and Color Guard students will report to the MCOC Parking Lot between 3:30-3:45pm
Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be readily available before, during, and after each rehearsal
block
Students should arrive with a face mask (or two), instrument, music, water jug filled with ice
water, and dressed in appropriate clothing with athletic tennis shoes (running or cross training
shoes required)
Students will immediately report to their section’s pre-assigned yard line/area for all rehearsal
activities, with appropriate distance between groups
Directors will remind students to wear a face mask throughout rehearsal, maintain physical
distancing, and use hand sanitizer at regular intervals
Drumline students will rehearse percussion fundamental exercises and marching fundamentals
o Director will select new students to fill vacant bass drum spots
Color Guard students will rehearse body fundamentals, flag fundamentals, and marching
fundamentals
MARCHING BAND REHEARSALS
Marching Band Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45-
5:45pm on the MCOC Parking Lot
Front Ensemble Percussion students will report to the Band Hall between 3:30-3:45pm wearing a
facemask
Woodwind, Brass, and Battery Percussion students will report to the MCOC Parking Lot
between 3:30-3:45pm wearing a facemask
Students should arrive with an extra face mask, instrument, music, water jug filled with ice
water, and dressed in appropriate clothing with athletic tennis shoes (running or cross training
shoes required)
Students will immediately report to their section’s pre-assigned yard line/area for pre-rehearsal
stretching and warm-up activities, with appropriate distance between groups
Directors will remind students to wear a face mask when not playing their instrument, maintain
physical distancing, and use hand sanitizer at regular intervals
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANG BAND 2020 Marching Rehearsal Action Plan for COVID-19
In the event we have inclement weather that forces us to move a rehearsal inside, we will follow
these procedures:
o Students and staff will wear a face mask or face covering when entering the building,
maintaining 6 ft. physical distancing when possible
o Students will report directly to their pre-assigned rehearsal location in the Auditorium,
Multi-Purpose Room, Cafeteria, Band Hall, Orchestra Room, etc.
o Any Full Band rehearsals in the auditorium will follow the current physical distancing
guidelines
REHEARSAL ACTIVITIES
Each section will report to a pre-assigned yard line/area wearing facemasks
Students must have a water jug next to their assigned spot on the parking lot
Rehearsals will begin with stretching and warmup (15 minutes)
Section leaders will teach and review marching fundamentals in their section group
Students will remain with their section group for the entire rehearsal
Students can drink water from their water jug as needed
Restrooms available in the Family Center – students required to wear facemask and encouraged
to wash hands prior to exiting the Family Center
Beginning September 8, students will begin learning drill
HYDRATION PLAN
Students must provide their own Igloo-style water jug (½ gallon or
larger) filled with ice water for all outdoor marching rehearsals.
This is REQUIRED for participation!!!
Bottled water will be chilled and available for emergency purposes only
Students will keep their water jug with them at the rehearsal location for unlimited access to
water while learning marching fundamentals; water jugs will be placed on the sideline while
learning drill
Directors will call group water breaks every 20-25 minutes – students must maintain physical
distancing guidelines during breaks
Students may not share water or food at any time
REQUIRED FORMS
All Mustang Band members must have the UIL Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form on
file prior to the first day of Drumline Camp, Color Guard Camp, or Marching Band Rehearsals in
order to participate
Students that turned in a UIL Physical Form last year (2019-2020) only need to turn in the first
page Medical History Form
Students and staff must fill-out a weekly health questionnaire on Mondays for COVID symptoms
and exposure to individuals with COVID
o The Health Questionnaire Google Form will be distributed as an assignment in Google
Classroom or itsLearning due each Monday
All Mustang Band members must also submit the following forms at the beginning of the year:
o UIL Acknowledgement Form for Marching Band (new members only)
o Permission to Travel and Medical Form
o Handbook Acknowledgement Form
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANG BAND 2020 FALL MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE
Please take a moment to study the Mustang Band Fall Calendar and arrange your activities so that
you can attend all of the rehearsals and performances. Please continue to check the Charms
Calendar and your e-mail daily for updates.
VIRTUAL SUMMER BAND
We will have virtual Summer Band rehearsals using Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:45
p.m. on August 11, 13, 18, and 20. During each rehearsal, the Leadership Team will lead the Mustang
Band in stretches, marching sectionals, and music sectionals. Attending these virtual rehearsals will
give you a head start with preparing for marching season, especially for our freshmen and new marchers.
You will need a device (preferably a laptop, Chromebook, or tablet), your instrument, your music, and
ear buds or headphones. Please wear comfortable clothing with athletic tennis shoes and have plenty of
space for movement. Check the Charms calendar for a link to the Zoom rehearsals.
MARCHING BAND REHEARSALS
All Mustang Band members will participate in marching band rehearsals and performances whether they
attend classes in person or online. We will have after-school marching rehearsals on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45-5:45 p.m. We have delayed our start time by 15 minutes to
give Distance Learning students time to arrive for rehearsal. Bring your instrument or color guard flag
and marching music. Please meet on the Memorial Church of Christ parking lot by 3:40 p.m. Front
Ensemble will report directly to the Band Hall to get their equipment. Remember, to be early is to be on
time! Please wear a facemask, shorts, athletic tennis shoes (running or cross training shoes required),
light colored clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Also, you must bring an Igloo-style water jug
filled with ice water every day. Students are required to provide their own water for rehearsals.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
We expect students to attend rehearsals in order to prepare for performances at football games, marching
contests, pep rallies, etc. Marching spots in the halftime drill are earned and kept by attending
rehearsals, displaying competency in marching fundamentals, and by “passing off” (playing by memory)
the songs that we will perform on the field. These songs include the MHS Fight Song, MHS Alma
Mater, and the halftime show music. This year’s “Flashback to the 1970’s” show includes Boogie
Wonderland by Earth, Wind, & Fire, Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder, and 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago. All
Mustang Band members will perform in the stands and during halftime at the football games. Students
that are unable to participate in marching rehearsals after school will be removed from the halftime drill,
but they can still perform in the stands. NOTE: Only students participating in after-school marching
rehearsals and performances will earn the physical education credit for marching band..
Please refer to the Charms website regularly for calendar information. We recommend that you sync the
Charms calendar to your mobile device to avoid any conflicts. We look forward to another successful
year for the Memorial High School Mustang Band!
Suzanne Scott
Director of Bands
713-251-2522 (Band Office)
Jeff Munger
Assistant Director of Bands
713-251-2686 (Band Office)
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANG BAND
FALL 2020 CALENDAR (All dates and times are subject to change)
AUGUST
18-20 Drumline and Color Guard Camp, 3:45-5:45pm (Church Parking Lot)
21 New Parent Meeting (6pm) and Returning Parent Meeting (7pm) on Zoom
24 First Day of School – Begin Virtual Classes
25 Begin Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule, 3:45-5:45pm (Church Parking Lot)
SEPTEMBER
7 Labor Day Holiday
8 Begin the LearnSBISD Plan – In-person students report to campus
24 Seven Lakes vs. MHS (Tully Stadium) – 7:00pm
OCTOBER
2 MHS vs. Pearland (The “Rig” Stadium) – 7:00pm
3-7 Auditions for TMEA Region 27 Jazz Ensemble*
8 Jersey Village vs. MHS (Tully Stadium) – 7:00pm
16 MHS vs. Spring Woods (Tully Stadium – visitors) – 7:00pm – Homecoming
22 MHS vs. Northbrook (Tully Stadium – visitors) – 6:30pm
30 Stratford vs. MHS (Tully Stadium – home) – 7:00pm
Oct 31 – Nov 4 Auditions for TMEA Area F Jazz Ensemble – for students that advance from Region*
NOVEMBER
6 MHS vs. Cy-Fair (Pridgeon Stadium) – 7:00pm
14 UIL Region 27 Marching Contest (The Berry Center) – tentative
Cy-Creek vs. MHS (Tully Stadium) – 2:00pm
14-18 Phase 1 Auditions for the TMEA Region 27 All-Region Bands*
21 MHS vs. Cy-Ridge (CFFCU Stadium at The Berry Center) – 1:00pm
27 Make-up or Extra Football Game – tentative
DECEMBER
4 Make-up or Extra Football Game – tentative
5-9 Phase 2 Auditions for the TMEA Region 27 All-Region Bands*
10 Virtual Winter Concert (on Zoom) – 7:00pm
JANUARY
TBD Auditions for the TMEA Region 27 Freshman Band*
2-6 Auditions for the TMEA Area F Band – for students that advance from Region*
15-16 TMEA Region 27 Jazz Ensemble Clinic and Concert (Memorial HS) – tentative
*Auditions for all TMEA Region and Area auditions will be completed online using the MusicFirst
platform. The audition window will open on Saturday morning at 10:00am and close on
Wednesday evening at 11:59 p.m. Audition cuts will be available when the audition window opens.
Students must submit their audition recordings in MusicFirst by the deadline. Detailed
information will be available as the audition dates approach.
BAND FEES
The Band/Color Guard Fee for this school year is $250 and is due from each member at the beginning of the school year in August. This fee helps pay for expenses that our district budget does not cover. Examples of these expenses include extra instruction for the students (masterclasses & specialized instruction), clinicians, section-of-the-week goodies, halftime drinks, marching music, marching drill, instrument supplies, classroom supplies, uniform shirts, facemasks, sanitizer, disinfectant, cleaning supplies, and occasional one-time purchases as needed. Color Guard students will be responsible for purchasing additional uniform accessories. For new students and those who need new marching shoes, you will purchase them through the Band. The cost of new marching shoes for band members is $45. We will size students during band classes or rehearsals and order the shoes for you. These shoes will belong to you. Every Mustang Band student will be given one dri-fit, red, polo-style Band shirt. If a student needs an additional or replacement shirt, the cost is $35. Forms to pay the fees described will be available after August 24. Please make checks for the above fees payable to MHS Band. Parents may pay Band Fees using a credit card only after completing the registration for MySchoolBucks. (Note: Electronic payments on MySchoolBucks will include a 3.85% user/transaction fee). This money goes into the Band Activity Account. Color Guard students (and anyone else interested in participating in Winter Guard) are also expected to pay a Winter Guard fee to help cover expenses associated with Winter Guard competition season (contest fees, transportation, equipment, uniforms, etc.). This year the Winter Guard fee will be $125, due on January 15. The directors want every student in the Mustang Band to have the opportunity to participate in band or color guard, regardless of his or her family’s financial situation. If your family is unable to pay for all or part of your child’s Band Fees or needs to arrange a payment plan, please contact Ms. Scott by phone at 713-251-2522 or by e-mail at [email protected].
CASUAL MARCHING UNIFORM Once again, we will wear our casual uniform for football games and other performances. This uniform consists of our red dri-fit, polo-style Mustang Band shirt, a pair of knee-length, light tan khaki shorts (cargo shorts or Bermuda shorts are excellent choices), a belt, short ankle socks, and athletic tennis shoes. All new Mustang Band members will receive a dri-fit red polo-style Band shirt in early September. Please have the casual uniform ready to wear by Thursday, September 24. For colder weather games and marching contests, the casual marching uniform will consist of the red polo-style Band shirt, long sleeve black undershirt, black pants, black belt, tall black socks, and black marching shoes.
CHARMS Charms is a powerful web-based program that allows us to keep track of contact information, financial information (fundraising, spring trips, etc.), calendar events, handouts, uniforms, and school-owned instruments (to name a few). The Charms website is http://www.charmsoffice.com. The Parent/Student schoolcode login is: memorialband. This will take you to a screen where you can access the calendar and handouts. If you login further, you will have access to student specific information. If you do not know the student area password, please click on the “Forgot Password” link and use your child’s SBISD e-mail address to request a new password. If your child does not have an SBISD e-mail address, try using your child’s personal e-mail instead. Charms will send you a link to reset your password.
MUSTANG BAND BOOSTER CLUB 2020-21
Mustang Band Booster Club President: Rachel Lim Treasurer: Anna Pi Secretary: Jackie Longo VP Student Fundraising:
Jane Petty VP Band Booster Club Fundraising: Nichole Hilgert Member At Large: Vernette
Shaffer
Band Booster Club Student Fundraising Chair:
Ann Caven Band Booster Club Fundraising
Chairs: Melissa Boswell, Jessica Dominguez, and Mindy Carter
Hospitality: Barbara Conner and Dana Ohlenforst
Band Meals: Jenny Lorentzatos and Catherine Gentry
Middle School Liaison: Leanne Watkins
Scrapbook Photography: Mark Bearden
Scrapbook Organization Distribution: Vernette Shaffer
Scrapbook Sales/ Layout/Printing: Amy Lee
Marching Equipment Coordinators: Chris Conner and Mark Bearden
Bus/Stand Chaperone Coordinator: Rachel Lim
Uniform Parents: Vernette Shaffer, Rachel Lim, and Jackie Longo
Band Webpage: Roger Liau Spirit Items: Erin McFarlane Financial Aid Committee:
Rachel Lim, Anna Pi and Vernette Shaffer
To All New and Returning MHS Band Students and Parents,
Welcome to the 2020-21 year! Your Band Booster Club Officers and
Chairs have already been hard at work this spring and summer making
plans for a great upcoming season.
The MHS Mustang Band Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) organization
established to support the MHS Mustang Band. We do not charge dues
for membership. (Please note: We are a completely separate entity from
the MHS Booster Club, which supports all sports and extracurricular
activities at Memorial High School).
As you can see by the long list of committees, there are a great number
of activities that we undertake to enrich the experiences of our Band and
Color Guard students. I am very excited to see so many new parents
come forward to take on co-chair roles for the upcoming season and
beyond!
Even if you are not able to serve as a committee chair, we still need you!
Please volunteer when you can to help chaperone football games, work
the car wash, or feed the students before games! It is a great way to meet
other parents and really get involved with your child’s activities.
Important Note: Volunteers (even returning ones) need to register every
year on the Spring Branch ISD volunteer website at the following address:
https://cms.springbranchisd.com/community/Community-
Relations/Partnerships
I look forward to meeting all of you this year! Please do not hesitate to
contact me or any of the Mustang Band Booster Club Officers/Chairs with
your questions. Go Mustangs!
Rachel Lim
MHS Mustang Band Booster Club President
Be sure to mark Friday, August 21st for a Mustang Band Parent
Zoom Meeting. Check the Charms Calendar for a link to each Zoom.
New Parents should make plans to attend the Zoom at 6:00 PM.
You will be introduced to the Band Directors and some of the Band
Booster Club Officers and Chairs. You will have the opportunity to
ask questions and to learn about ways that you can support your
Band student(s) in the upcoming year.
Returning Parents please plan to meet via Zoom at 7:00 PM.
BAND BOOSTER CLUB COMMUNICATIONS
WEBPAGE
Ms. Scott and the Booster Club’s Jackie Longo will be working together to keep parents up-to-date and in-the-know! The Mustang Band’s website is http://memorialband.com and includes pages for Directors, Student Leadership, Honors and Awards, Color Guard, Calendar, and Band Booster Club. There are links to Charms as well as copies of Information Packets, Marching Orientation Letters, etc., and all the information and links involving fundraising and contests. Welcome to a great 2020-2021 year of music!
GMAIL ACCOUNT
The Band Booster Club has a Gmail account! If you have a Mustang Band Booster Club or Mustang
Band Parent question and you are not sure just who to ask, then you can write to the
above e-mail address and someone will answer you promptly, usually within 24 hours.
If appropriate, we may also forward your message onto one of the Band Directors for
them to answer you instead. If you receive an email from “Mustang Band Booster
Club,” then we certainly hope you will read it as it will be an informative email from a
Band Booster Club Officer or Chair. We will let you know in the subject line of the e-mail
just what we're contacting you about.
SIGN-UP GENIUS
Jackie Longo, our Secretary, will be using the Band Booster Club Gmail account to send out Sign-Up
Genius requests for many volunteer opportunities this year such as:
Football Game Chaperones
Band Meal Servers
Concert Hospitality
Please check out each of these to see how you can best help your Band student(s)
and their fellow musicians.
BAND BOOSTER CLUB FUNDRAISING & FINANCES
The Band Booster Club provides support for two different kinds of fundraising activities – Student fundraising and Band Booster Club fundraising. Student Fundraising: Students may take part in fundraisers to help pay for their spring trip. There are typically 2-3 fundraisers each year, during the fall semester. Student fundraising will be limited this year due to the pandemic. Details for this year’s student fundraiser can be found on the following page. All profit generated from items sold will be put into the student's spring trip account. Each student’s account stays with the student from year to year; the balance rolls over to the next school year. Upon graduation, any remaining funds will be transferred to a younger sibling who is in the Mustang Band, or will roll into the general Band Activity Account.
Band Booster Club Fundraising: The Band Booster Club raises money to help support the overall Band program. The money raised is used to supplement the District’s budget and Band’s Activity Account. Money is used for items such as:
Consultants
Contest fees
Color Guard equipment
Student awards
Middle school outreach and recruiting
Financial aid for private lessons (for qualifying students)
Band picnic
Holiday luncheon
Concert refreshments The Band Booster Club budget will be available at the Band parent meetings. The Band Booster Club car wash fundraiser has morphed into a virtual event. We will again be selling our MHS holiday ornaments at various events throughout the fall. Information about any additional fundraisers will be available as they are determined.
Other: The Band Booster Club also coordinates and handles the collection and spending for the pre-performance Band Meals, spirit items (shirts, decals, and yard horses) and the Band scrapbook. These are not fundraising activities. Donations: Any financial donations to the Band Booster Club are greatly appreciated! Year-end receipts will be provided for tax purposes. If your company matches donations, please consider completing the steps for that process.
Forms to order Band Meals, spirit items, 2020-2021 scrapbooks, and to make donations will be available August 24. Please make checks for these items payable to MHS Mustang Band Booster Club, Inc. You can also order and pay for these items on the new Band Booster Club online store using the link below.
https://memorial-high-school-band-boosters.square.site/
STUDENT FUNDRAISING 2020
Each year band students have fundraising opportunities to help offset the cost of the Spring
Trip. These sales opportunities are optional, so students can participate as much or as little
as they want. Each student’s profits from these fundraisers will be placed in his or her student
account. Note: Travel for this school year is not feasible in the current climate, and the
Memorial High School Music Department has cancelled all overnight trips. We will plan a day-
trip in the Spring semester (if possible).
This year we will have one student fundraising opportunity.
Poinsettia S ales. Once again, the Mustang Band will sell Poinsettias
from the Brookwood Community. These beautiful, long-lasting flowers in
covered pots make lovely holiday decorations. Sales will beg in in mid-
September and will last for a few weeks. The delivery of the plants will be
on December 2nd.
Students will receive more information in September. If you have any questions, please
contact the Band Booster Club at: [email protected]
MHS MUSTANG BAND BOOSTER CLUB SUMMER MUSICAL CAR WASH
COVID Won’t STOP our CAR WASH FUNDRAISER!
Watch the YouTube video of the MHS Band and Color Guard taking our Car Wash
virtual with a virtual Car Wash Music Video - https://youtu.be/XnTE3cge0-I
You can make a car wash ticket donation by going to the following link:
https://memorial-high-school-band-boosters.square.site/product/car-wash-ticket-
donation/2?cs=true
We encourage all band and color guard families
to send this link and the virtual Car Wash Music
Video to all family and friends to help support our
favorite High School Band!
For more info, contact Nichole Hilgert at
[email protected] or 713-419-0517 or
Melissa Boswell at [email protected] or
713-962-8747
Thank you in advance for supporting the MHS Band and Color Guard!
MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
MUSTANG BAND
“Meet the Band”
Booster Club Parent Meetings
Friday, August 21, 2020
Our traditional “Meet the Band” event has moved to a virtual format this year.
New Parent Orientation: 6:00 PM on Zoom
The 6:00 PM meeting is just for parents of Freshmen and new Band or Color Guard members.
Meet the Band Directors and the Band Booster Club Officers/Chairs, and receive answers to all of your questions.
Zoom Meeting information:
o https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81167560186?pwd=UGV3ZTVpUmIwRDRqY3paNWtGcWlEUT09
o Meeting ID: 811 6756 0186
o Password: 6ihKrF
Returning Parent Meeting: 7:00 PM on Zoom
The 7:00 PM meeting is for parents of returning Mustang Band members
Zoom Meeting information:
o https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84529535337?pwd=V3pBZTd1K3psMXlPL1BLYkFKdS9CUT09
o Meeting ID: 845 2953 5337
o Password: 5fkRMf
At each meeting, you will:
Meet the Band Directors and the Band Booster Club Officers & Chairs
Hear details about upcoming Band activities and events
Learn the details about our first student fundraiser
Learn about volunteer opportunities
Ask questions
PRE-PERFORMANCE BAND MEALS A quick meal is typically served to Mustang Band members prior to weeknight football games. We have arranged this service to help you and your child relax at the end of a busy week. Here is how it works:
What? Students choose from pre-selected menu items (including vegetarian and gluten free options) that are delivered to the school cafeteria. Bottled water and dessert are included with each meal. This is a light meal to fuel and hydrate the Band members after school before they practice and perform at the football game.
Who? We are currently checking with the following businesses to cater this year: Chick-fil-A, Jonathan’s The Rub, Freebirds World Burrito, Domino’s Pizza, and other restaurants that can provide individually packaged or boxed meals. We will not serve any buffet-style meals this year to avoid unnecessary contact with the students’ meals.
Where? Students typically come directly to the cafeteria after school at 3:00 p.m. to enjoy a relaxed meal with fellow Band members. They then practice, change into uniform, and ride the bus to the stadium to perform.
When? The final details of the fall football season and marching season have not been released by UIL. We hope to serve meals prior to all of the weeknight football games as we usually do. We do not provide meals before Saturday games, so please eat at home prior to those games.
Why? We encourage students to take advantage of this service as it saves time and energy, and helps to keep students safe. The main goal is to keep Band members on campus and avoid having them rush somewhere and back before call time. It also continues to foster the Band spirit. This is a voluntary service available to all Mustang Band members; it is not to raise money. Students who do not participate in the Band Meals program are welcome to bring food from home and join us in the cafeteria.
How? Order forms with costs will be emailed to all band parents in August so students can
make their meal selections. One flat price will be charged for all of the meals provided during
the season. We are unable to allow buy-in for some meals but not for others. Please make
your payment using the online Booster Club web store
What if the band isn’t allowed to perform at all of the football games? If the band
meals are cancelled for any of the games, we will substitute other fun opportunities for the
Band to eat together. We are exploring back-up plans such as outdoor picnics and ice cream
socials.
For more information, please contact the following parents: Jenny Lorentzatos: [email protected] or 713-385-5011 Catherine Gentry: [email protected] or 832-647-3636
***Looking for a GREAT way to volunteer? We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up and clean-up from 2:45 p.m . until about 3:30 p . m . on the days meals are served. No experience necessary for this really fun opportunity to serve the students! Look out for the Sign-Up Genius email.
MHS MUSTANG BAND SPIRIT ITEMS
The Mustang Band Booster Club will be taking orders for
the following spirit items:
Yard Horses
Mustang Window Decals
Mustang Band Booster Parent Dri-Fit Polo Shirts
Mustang Band T-Shirts
Holiday Ornaments
All Band students may order yard horses and decals!
Purchase Spirit Items from the Band Booster Club Online Web Store at:
https://memorial-high-school-band-boosters.square.site/
We will distribute digital order forms during virtual class and are due by Friday, September 4, 2020
NO SPIRIT ITEM ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT TIME!!!
If you have any questions or would like any further information, please contact
Erin McFarlane at 979.820.1943.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MUSTANG BAND CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATES!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT
Front Row (left-right): Rachel Royster, Ruka Adachi, Leah Engeldorf, Victor Malbrel, Benjamin Liu, James Westenhaver Second Row (left-right): Noelle Svoboda, Sara Reul, Yunuo Sun, Jane Lee, Emma Pounds, Julia Song, Rob Espey, Matthew Young Third Row (left-right): Jacob Evers, Ben Poe, Alex Lee, Raphael Jayr, Zachary Nguyen, John Grimes, Luke Lorentzatos, Christian Stanley, Chris Del Rio, Andrew Ziegenhorn, Aidan Stimson