Symphonic Band returning to Superstate Band Festival as

HONOR BAND. Performing for a record 17TH TIME

Congratulations, again, to the Symphonic Band on their selection to the Illinois Superstate Band Festival to be held in the Foellinger Great Hall in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign. Parents should email Mr. C if they are interested in riding our bus to Champaign (gratis). PARENTS – ride the fan bus!!!(page 7) Here is the Symphonic Band schedule for the day:

TAKE NOTEMAY 2018 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 9

JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL BANDS NEWSLETTER

MAY CALENDAR

5 (Sat) Symphonic Band Performs at Superstate -Honor Band Performance - All Day/Early Evening

18-(Fri) Night of Percussion 7pm

7 (Mon) - Concert/Cadet Band concert w/Thomas Feeder schools

21 (Wed) - Mandatory Italy Trip Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:30pm

8 (Tues) - HIA General Meeting - 7:30pm - Last meeting of the year

23 (Wed) - Mandatory Italy Trip Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:30pm

9 Mandatory Italy Trip Rehearsal - 6:30 - 8:30pm 25 (Fri) - DVD orders due

9 (Tues) -Student and Parent Italy Trip Meeting - 8:30 - 9:15pm

27 (Sun) - Graduation

11 (Fri) - Formal Band Awards Banquet - 6:30pm - Crystal Palace

28 (Mon) - Memorial Day Parade Report time 8:15AM

Superstate Schedule7:30am Report to Hersey, load buses

8:00 Depart

11:00 Arrive

11:30 Warmup

12:15 HONOR BAND PERFORMANCE

1:30 Lunch at Alexander's Steakhouse

2:45 Listen to Oswego and Lockport

4:00 Depart for home

6:30pm Arrive at Hersey

Key Notes from Mr. C.

Don’t Miss “Night of Percussion”!!!

...As you can imagine, this concert is like no other during our school year. Music, hilarity and talent are the showcase of this talent show featuring our percussion section in a culmination of the year for this section. This event has sold out many times in the past, so get your RESERVED SEATING tickets early. May 18, 7:00pm. Be there!See page 8 for ticket form.

FINAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE 1 AND

COMBO PERFORMANCE!

Our final Jazz 1 concert of the year will be TENTATIVELY held on Monday, May 21 in the evening at the Long Grove Restaurant and Tavern at 7pm. Call ahead to make your reservations!

THANKS TO ALL THAT HELPED WITH THE

CHICAGOLAND BAND FESTIVAL!!

Please see my letter on page 6 in this newsletter……

May Events

The usual May rush of activity is upon us. Please check the May calendar carefully – there are a recent few additions. ALSO please notice all of the forms included in this newsletter that are May 10th. Band Fee forms, etc.Forms can be found on pages 14 - 19 of this newsletter.

ITALY UPDATE

2018-2019 Band

Schedule can be found on pages 22 -

24of this newsletter

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A few things to share:

1. We have 5 mandatory rehearsals coming up on May 9, May 23, as well as June 1,2,3. These are the only rehearsals we have to prepare a 60 minute concert with our guest directors and soloists, so they are vital to our performances in Italy. These were announced in August. Any one that can not make the rehearsals may forfeit the opportunity to perform in Italy.

2. After our first rehearsal on May 9, we will have an important trip meeting for students and parents 8:30-9:30pm to talk about preparations that each family must begin to be ready for trip which will be one month away at that point.This trip is will be here in the blink of an eye and we are excited!!!!

Parents are strongly encouraged to attend

the Band Banquet

The annual semiformal Band Banquet will be held on May 11. This evening is a highlight of the year as many students are recognized for excellence, Seniors are honored and our year is celebrated with speeches and a video prepared by students. An excellent dinner is served. In the past attendance has been close to the 300 people mark. This is a special night that parents will

18-19 Jazz Ensemble I and II Auditions

Those students interested in auditioning for the award-winning Hersey Jazz Ensemble I AND JAZZ ENSEMBLE II should plan to audition on Tuesday, May 15 after school and evening. Times will be posted for specific instruments soon. High School auditions will begin immediately after school (3:15pm) and middle school auditions will begin at 5:00pm (first come-first served). The material will include next year’s IMEA audition song, an etude provided, sightreading and optional improvisational soloing on F Blues. The prepared piece will be made available at school (middle school students interested will receive it from their teachers). Jazz 1 meets as a class every day during school – please direct ANY questions regarding scheduling to Mr. Casagrande. Jazz 2 will meet after school one day a week in the Fall and Spring, 3-4:30pm and meet two days a week from November through March, 3-5pm. We will work through practice conflicts to enable athletes to participate in Jazz 1 and 2.

18-19 Drumline AuditionsAll percussionists, oboes and bassoons should audition for next year’s drumline. There are two sessions. The first session is intended as a workshop and the second session is the audition. Students should attend both sessions. If you missed the first session on May 1, please contact Mr. C ASAP. Material was made available in the first session. The next session is on Tuesday, May 24 – 6:30-8:30pm.. Good luck!

P President’s Message - Lisa Johnson

Thank you, thank you, thank you all members of the CICBF Committee and every volunteer who helped make the 18th Annual Festival a huge success. We could not have continued the level of success without everyone’s time and efforts.

Please plan to attend the last HIA General Meeting of the 2017-18 school year scheduled for Tuesday, May 8th at 7:30pm in the Band Room. Two important items on the agenda include the approval of the 2018-19 Budget and affirming the Nominating Committee’s recommendation of the 2018-19 HIA Board of Directors.

I look forward to seeing you at the Board Meeting as will as at the Band Awards Banquet on Friday, May 11th.

Shop with Scrip April Showers bring May flowers and......

Confirmations, Mother Day, First Communions, Graduations and End of Year Thank -yous!

Complete all your physical gift card shopping in one easy order!

The May order is due Wednesday May 2 and will be delivered Wednesday May 9!

Over $7300 has been earned by the HIA in the 2017-18 school year thus far - split $5800 to the student accounts and $1500 to the HIA.

If you have not created an account, please create one via the attached process or call Renee Lubbe (847) 788 9571 with questions.

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HIA General Meeting Our last meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, May 8th at 7:30pm in the Band Room.

Please join us to hear the latest band news including important updates from Mr. C and voting to elect the new 2018-2019 HIA Board!

PARADE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Memorial Day and 4th of July parades to help keep our Marching Huskies well hydrated throughout the parade route! You will DEFINITELY feel the pride of marching with the band! Please click on the SignUpGenius link below for more details and to sign up. THANK YOU for supporting our students as they honor their country, community & school:

Link to Memorial Day Parade Sign-up

Wish List Item: Flowers for Seniors Linda Koutris and Margo Pasek • Banquet Chairpersons

We are seeking donations to help defray the cost of the flowers for the Seniors at the Spring Awards Band Banquet. If you are willing to donate in part or in whole, please contact Margo Pasek at: Margo.Pasek@yahoo.com or Linda Koutris at LindaKoutris@comcast.net.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Kendra Simpson - Treasurer

A statement will be sent out in the beginning of May after Italy and Banquet payments have been posted. If you are not receiving the email, please send an email to herseyband@gmail.com and provide the email address to which you would like the statements sent.

Just a quick note about the upcoming marching season and the student accounts. Band and uniform fees will be posted in July 2018. This means that checks will not be processed until sometime after July 1, 2018. Don't forget that credit balances (shown as negative amount on the statement) can be used toward Band Fees or DVD orders!

For Seniors or non-returning band members: any unused funds will be transferred to a sibling’s account or donated back to the band’s general fund.

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“THE SMALLEST ACT OF KINDNESS IS WORTH MORE THAN THE GRANDEST INTENTION” BY: VICTORIA JANMOHAMMED – VP ~OSCAR WILDE~ VICEPRESIDENT@HERSEYBAND.COM

A Sincere Thank you to all those who volunteered for the 18th Annual CICBF!! We continued the tradition of excellence this event has become associated with in the Chicagoland band community.

Although CICBF was a huge undertaking and event, it was not the only one. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the following people who volunteered their time at other April events:

Thank you always to Jan Nocita for setting out snacks and beverages for our incoming Freshmen and their parents at the orientation meeting.

All those that assisted at the Solo & Ensemble Contest: Mary Santry, Laurie Drake, Linda Szymanski, Laura Rosu, Theresa Nishamura, Rolando Lapid, Margo Pasek, and Melissa Esposito

Spring Jazz Night: Debbie Popp, thank you so much for coordinating the event! Also kudos to the following people in helping make the night special in assisting and/or donating items: Setup and teardown: Holly Schafer, Barbara Doulas, and Claudia Karigan (and those that stayed behind at the end of the night to help that did not sign up); Baking and beverage: Svetlana Nikiforova, Kathleen Rodriguez, Jennifer Wilson, Katherine Mikkleson, Barbara Widomska, Maureen Podvrsan, Lisa Borrelli, Renee Lubbe, Linda Szymanski, Heather Frankenberger, Claudia Karigan, Heather Klem, Melissa Esposito, Juhyun Roh (Lim), and Nawal Harb; Tickets: Renee Lubbe.

Spring Concert: Thanks again to Jan Nocita for coordinating and set up and Gail Madden, Claudia Karigan, Pam Kaiser, and Soha Barakat for the sweet treats!!

A shout out to Sue Connoly, Abhijit Dhore, Tom Lyskawka, Tom Mikkleson, and Peter Jezioro for photography and videography for our events!!

Check back regularly on SmugMug for updated photos throughout the year (and check out the year end option to buy the DVD): https://herseyband.smugmug.com/Band-by-Year/20172018

Hope to see you all at the Band Banquet!!

I sincerely apologize if I have inadvertently left anyone off this list or misspelled any names.

Our HIA Board Lisa Johnson - President

Victoria Janmohammed - Vice- President Kristin McElmeel - Fundraising Kendra Simpson - Treasurer

Debbie Popp - Recording Secretary Jocelyn Lapid - Corresponding Secretary

Cristy Shuck - Color Guard Representative

A big THANK YOU from Mr. C

The 18th Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival hosted by our program and school is history. Once again, the accolades from participants, directors, evaluators and community members are numerous. We again accommodated 46 bands and Music for All and Quinlan and Fabish Music Co. are pleased with their participation. This event means so much to our program and students. Students benefit not only from the great musical experience provided to all participating bands, but they benefit from watching the “behind-the-scenes” process of other bands, they benefit from working together and they benefit from WATCHING THE GREAT EXAMPLE THAT THEIR PARENTS PROVIDE BY VOLUNTEERING. We are training the leaders of tomorrow and our parent example is such a powerful message. On behalf of our school and community, THANK YOU to all of the parents who took time out of their busy weekend and/or a precious Friday/Saturday night. You make the difference.

Congratulations to our students on all of the work that they did on this special day. It is gratifying to watch the self-discipline that presents itself everyday in class, spill over into so many other areas of my student’s lives.

We again had a great festival committee that began meeting in November. The communication was outstanding, the commitment was outstanding and we even had some fun, too. Thanks to ALL of the parents that did their part outside of the festival day in the months preceding April 8. You helped to organize and create. You contributed to our festival being successful.

Lastly, a HUGE thank you to our festival committee chairperson, Mrs. Joanell Hoijer for all her effort and contributions to our festival this year as the Coordinator. She did a wonderful job! If you see Joanell in the near future, please make the effort to thank her for all of her work on this year’s successful endeavor. We are also pleased to have her back as coordinator again next year (as an alumni parent)!!!!!

Thanks to everyone for a great festival and I look forward to next year! Mark APRIL 6, 2019 on your calendar!

Sincerely,

Scott Casagrande

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Ride the FAN BUS to

Superstate May 5th

Riding the Fan Bus is fun and easy.

✓ Avoid the hassles and expenses of driving!

✓ Ride in a comfortable coach bus with restrooms.

✓ Kids and Grandparents are welcome

✓ Lunch at Alexanders Steakhouse - additional cost

$30 per adult or $50 per family

Please email your RSVP to Lisa Johnson at president@herseyband.com

Deadline to Sign Up May 3rd

Please make check payable to HIA and pay on Saturday when you board the bus.

Schedule

7:30am  Report to Hersey and load buses 8:00  Depart 11:00 Arrive

11:30  Warmup 12:15 PERFORMANCE

1:15 PM  Change and depart 1:30  Lunch at Alexander's Steakhouse - additional cost

2:20 Depart 2:45 Listen to Oswego and Lockport

4:00 Depart for home 6:30pm Arrive at Hersey

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John Hersey High School Percussion Ensembles

in the

2018 NIGHT OF PERCUSSION

May 18, 2018 John Hersey High School Theatre

7D00-8D30PM

Ticket Order Form ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name_________________________________________

If tickets cannot be distributed by a JHHS student, they will be held at the box office.

Number of Free Tickets - band sponsors only:

______ Individual Sponsor (1 ticket free of charge)

______ Family and Corporate Sponsors (Parents’ and siblings’ tickets free of charge)

Paid Tickets:

______X $5.00 = _______ Amount enclosed (Check to “JHHS”)

Total Tickets: ______

-Please return this form to Mr. Casagrande’s mailbox or a percussion student******Please order only the exact number of tickets needed ******

This event will sell out quickly - return this form ASAP!

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Our 18th annual Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival held on April 7th of 2018 is in the Record Books!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

And what a fantastic festival it was—it was an exciting atmosphere for all of the guests, the bands joining us, our students and our volunteers. We hosted 45 bands this year, which was only possible because of each and every student, parent, alumni parent/student and college students’ contribution! Thanks to everyone involved for helping it proceed so smoothly! As I moved along the halls during the festival, I saw wonderful things happening. Your willingness to be here to helping was so evident to our guests. One director said that he enjoyed this festival because all of the volunteers are truly enjoying what they are doing! Many people were excited to be here and getting the most from their day. With the January-like weather, most guests utilized our concessions, and our crew did a fabulous job keeping everyone well fed—I know that they were exhausted by day’s end!! I over heard some high school students comment about how nice the festival was –the positivity that was witnessed from so many high school students is evidence to support the great educational experience this festival brings on many fronts.

We had an extraordinary panel of nationally renowned clinicians and adjudicators to provide valuable feedback and learning experiences for all the students. We received many compliments from the judges, exhibitors, directors and attendees regarding our well-organized program. One evaluator commented to Mr C: “You, your staff, your students and your parents are to be commended for the great job they did in creating such a wonderful, educational festival.  It was a joy to be a part of it and I am already looking forward to next spring.” Our success was due to the hard work of the many wonderful people in our band program. Our parent volunteers and students were extremely conscientious and helpful and we all had the opportunity to hear some fabulous music from middle school, high school and community musicians. This is what made our festival so successful! An event of this magnitude would not be possible without everyone’s help. From Mr. C, the Festival Planning Committee, the students, the Administrators, the Custodial Staff, and to all of the wonderful parents who volunteered their time … it truly is a team effort!

“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” ~Unknown Author

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I personally want to thank each of you for your support and participation in this year’s Festival. I know that many of you worked more than one shift, or all day, which we are always so grateful for. I hope you found the day to be fun! It’s a great way to get to know the students and other band parents. Thanks to our amazing students who also contributed to make the festival run smoothly. We needed all of you and are very appreciative of all that you did to contribute. It has been a pleasure serving as the Festival Chairperson and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with all of you. THANK YOU TO ALL for a job WELL DONE!!

I would like to extend a special heartfelt thank you to all the members of the Festival Planning Committee. They worked very hard behind the scenes since November and throughout the festival weekend to make this year’s festival a memorable one.

Volunteers: Jocelyn Lapid, Maciej Kempa, and Terry Curtis Recordings: Mr. Casagrande Concessions: Matthew and Zuly Hahn and Linda Koutris Judge’s Meals: Lisa Borrelli and Soha Barakat Booster Packets: Margie O’Brien Exhibitors: Agata Kempa Judge Accommodations: Jan Nocita Setup/Take Down: Mark Santry, Bob Mcelmeel, Frank Davis and Eric Staffa Brochure/Program Book: Victoria Janmohammed Banner Designs: Mark Kaiser

Student Ads: Mary Santry T-Shirt Designs: Maximillian Weiss, alumnus T-shirt Sales: Terry Curtis Office: Lisa Johnson and Renee Lubbe

Photographic Art: Abhi DhoreVideographer: Tom MikkelsonAccounting: Kendra Simpson and Eric Junkel

Signage: Mark Kaiser Alumni Relations: Kelly O’Niel Outdoor & Traffic Coordinator: Peter Cunningham Thank you to Mr. Casagrande!!! Your numerous hours of organization and preparation for the festival make this day flow seamlessly; however, it is due to your detail and diligence that students experience this rewarding educational opportunity. Your dedication to our students and high expectations set us apart as a quality band program. We can all be proud of this program and our school!

Thank you everyone!

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2017-2018Band Highlight DVD

The HIA is offering a DVD of various performances from this memorable year.All proceeds from the DVD sale will be donated to the Caneva Fund for music scholarships.

The DVD will include:• Halftime show and ISU Marching Competition• Jazz Performances• Concert Band & Symphonic Performances • Band Banquet Slide Show• Night of Percussion

Please detach and complete the order form below and return it with your payment (checks should be payable to HIA). Place order and payment in an envelope marked “DVD order” and deposit in the lock box in Mr. C’s office. Please contact Kristin McElmeel at projectchair@herseyband.com with any questions.

DVDs will be distributed over the summer. Orders are due May 25th!!

2017-2018 Band Highlight DVD Order Form

Name:______________________________________________

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Phone:_________________ E-mail address:_________________________________

Number of Copies: _______________ @ $20 each = __________________________

Hersey Band Sponsorships Kristin McElmeel – Project Chair

Thank you to the following families and businesses who became Hersey Band Sponsors for the 2017-2018 school year. Your generous donations have provided scholarships, purchased needed equipment, hosted family and student social events, allowed the Marching Band program to participate in competitions and funded other band programs. We hope that you enjoyed your sponsorship benefits and will become Hersey Band Sponsors again next year!

Naim and Soha Barakat Nishimura Family

Brian and Lisa Borrelli Nocita Family

Kevin and Amy Bowers O’Dell Family

Church Family Steve and Margo Pasek

Nick and Barbara Doulas Bojan and Maureen Podvrsan

Drake Family Debbie and Jim Popp

Esposito Family Kathleen Rodriguez

Heather and Jim Frankenberger Rob and Vicki Sanetra

Gillespie Family Santry Family

Hamilton Family Schafer Family

Janmohammed Family Ansheim Settersten Family

Lisa and Brent Johnson Siegel Family

Eric and Julie Junkel Simpson Family

Kaiser Family Sklivagos Family

Craig and Shannon Kersemeier Shawn and Lonnie Joy Sommer

Klem Family Sprague Family

Kloeppel-Bigelow Family Staffa Family

Dan and Linda Koutris Szymanski Family

Kwan Family Wilhelm Family

Lapid Family

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John and Renee Lubbe Heller Lumber

Asia Luboyeski In Honor of our Military

Maraist/Oremland Family

Maslanka Family

Kristin and Bob McElmeel

Rich and Moira Menninga

Joy and Steve Messer

Niemiec Family

Nikiforov Family

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John Hersey High School Bands

Information SheetPlease print

Last Name___________________________ First Name_________________________

16-17 Grade________ Instrument(s) ___________________________________

Parent #1 name (mother) ___________________________________________________

Parent e-mail address #1 __________________________________________________

Parent #2 name __________________________________________________________

Parent e-mail address #2 _________________________________________________

Parent #3 name _________________________________________________________

Parent e-mail address #3 _________________________________________________

Father’s Vocation____________________ Mother’s Vocation ________________

Home Mailing Address ___________________________________________________

City ____________________________ Zip __________________

Home Phone (_____) _________________Father Work Phone (____) _____________

Mother Work Phone (____) ______________ Parent Cell phone (____) _____________

Student e-mail address (if different than parent) ____________________________

Private lesson teacher________________________

Other anticipated school activities _______________________________

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General ReleaseThis document will be used for every band event throughout the summer and

school year.(if you have already turned in the 2018-19 release form,

do not return this portion of the handbook)

Student Name ______________________________ Sex: M F

Phone _______________________ Age ___________

Physician ___________________________ Physician Phone ____________

Hospital ____________________________In case of emergency, attempt will be made to contact a parent at home or at work. In the event that a parent can not be contacted, please list an alternate:

Alternate name _______________________ Phone _______________

Relationship ___________________________

Please list any medical conditions that we should be aware of (i.e. asthmatic, diabetic, epileptic, etc.):

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

Please list any allergies or allergic reactions to medication: ___________________

_________________________________________________________________

Please list any medications the above student is now taking: __________________

_________________________________________________________________

Date of most recent tetanus shot: ________________________________

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examinations and immunizations for the above-named student. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that an attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. If said physician is not able to communicate with me, the treatment necessary for the best interest of the above-named student may be given.

Guardian’s Signature ________________________________ Date _____________

Other Comments or added directions:

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Band Fee Form The band fee covers a variety of different costs not covered by the school budget. Those costs covered by the band fee include:

▪ Clinicians who work with the students during band camp and throughout the year ▪ Catered meals at the various marching band competitions ▪ Snacks during the football games ▪ Dry cleaning of the marching band uniforms ▪ A pair of black gloves ▪ A T-shirt required for each band member that will be occasionally worn as a uniform

Additional Required Items: For All:

▪ Marching lyre and flipbook (available at Quinlan & Fabish) ▪ Black socks ▪ Marching Band Camp Kit (below) ▪ Marching band shoes @ $30 (ordered directly from uniform committee – boys can use the same shoes later for concert season) ▪ Smartmusic Subscription required for all members (more details will follow in June) - $35 for the year

*These items will be available for purchase in a band camp kit from the HIA. Watch for additional details.

For Boys: ▪ Tuxedo shirt ($20) ▪ Black Bow Tie ($4)

The above items may be ordered directly from the uniform committee. Every male member of the band is required to wear the concert uniform which consists of a tux (provided by the school), tuxedo shirt, black bow tie and black dress shoes (marching shoes may be used).

For Girls: ▪ Concert shoes @ $28 (ordered directly from uniform committee)

Female band members will wear black dresses during concert season (provided by the school) but are required to purchase the shoes.

Additional Items (applicable to all members): ▪ Dry cleaning cost of band uniform at the end of the year ▪ Each student will be asked to contribute at least one advertisement to the Chicagoland Band Festival program book (20 to 40

percent of all ad revenue is added to the student’s account) ▪ Items specific to certain instruments (see band handbook for details)

Please note that these fees are non-refundable after June 1.  Student’s Name (please print) ____________________________

Parent’s Name (please print) ____________________________

Band Fee (Required for all band participants)           $250.00 __________**Please note that this fee is separate from the $50 school fee that will be charged in August from the school

Band Camp Kit (Water Bottle Lanyard, Printed Dot Book, Dot Book strap, Chalk) $12.00 __________(Front line percussion does not need this) Please fill out the “Band Uniform/Order Payment Form” and submit a SEPARATE check for these items. 

TOTAL $_______

I have enclosed: Check Number ____________ Check Amount $____________

Please charge my Student Account $___________

Please make check payable to Hersey Instrumental AssociationReturn with Information Sheet, Medical Release form, Parent Volunteer Agreement Form and

uniform part payment by Wednesday, May 9.

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Band Uniform Order/Payment Form

Welcome to the John Hersey High School Band program. Most band students will be involved in both the marching band season and the concert band season. For each season there are separate uniforms issued to your student. Most of the uniform pieces are provided by the school, and your student will be fitted and assigned uniforms to use throughout the year at no cost. However, there are items that the student is required to acquire at his/her expense. We will order most of these items en masse from our uniform distributor, but we will need size information and payment to do so.

The Marching Uniform consists of the following: Black overall pants provided by the school Black jacket provided by the school Marching hat provided by the school Plume provided by the school Black gloves payment included in band fee-no additional fee required* Black marching shoes order and additional payment required* Black socks acquired and paid for by student* *A limited amount of these items are available at games and marching events for those students who have lost or forgotten to bring them. Replacement gloves and/or socks can be purchased for $5.00. Loaner shoes must be checked out and back in after each use.

The marching uniform will remain at school. Marching uniforms are cleaned at no additional cost (cost is included with band fee).

The Concert Uniform consists of the following: Girls: Dress provided by the school Jacket provided by the school Black Shoes order and additional payment required Black Nylons acquired and paid for by student Boys: Tuxedo pants provided by the school Tuxedo jacket provided by the school Cummerbund provided by the school Bowtie order and additional payment required White tuxedo shirt order and additional payment required Black socks acquired and paid for by student Black dress shoes can wear marching shoes if they are clean and in good condition The concert uniform will go home with the student. If any part of the uniform that is provided by the school is lost or damaged, the student is responsible for replacement/repair costs. It is the responsibility of the student to have the concert uniform cleaned each year at the student’s expense unless otherwise notified.

Jazz Band Uniform: Guys will wear a jacket, tie, dress pants, shoes. Girls will wear dressy, conservative, appropriate clothes (skirts, dress slacks, etc). These clothes are provided by the family.

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Uniform Order Form

Student Information

Name:____________________________ Instrument:________________________

Phone:____________________________ Graduation Year:_______________ Item Size Fee Payment

Black Marching Shoes ___________ $35.00 _______

Girl’s Black Concert Shoes ___________ $30.00 _______

Men’s Black Bowtie One size fits all $5.00 _______

Men’s Tuxedo Shirt ___________ $20.00 _______ Please circle a neck and a sleeve size Neck size -measure around neck Sleeve length - from the middle of the back of neck to the wrist of extended arm

TOTAL Payment (Separate from Band fee) $ ______________ (Please make checks payable to HIA.) If you have any of the above listed items from other students (siblings, etc.), you may use them as long as the band is currently using the same item (it does change once in awhile). We will order the marching shoes in the summer and the concert items in the fall.

We are also looking for volunteers. You do not have to be able to sew! We need assistance with fittings, organizing, checking uniforms after halftime, and ordering. We appreciate any help!

Name:_______________________________ Phone:_____________________________ Email address: __________________________

Questions? Contact Rachael Scherer or Barbara Doulas at herseybanduniforms@gmail.com

Thank you!

Tuxedo Shirt Size Chart - Please circle a neck and a sleeve size

Neck Size Boy’s L 13”

Men’s S 14-14.5

Men’s M 15-15.5

Men’s L 16-16.5

Men’s XL 17-17.5

Men’s XXL 18-18.5

Sleeve Size 30-31 32-33 34-35 36-37

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Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival Parent/Guardian Volunteer Expectation

APRIL 6, 2019

It is the expectation that every family provide at least one adult to volunteer at the annual Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival held in April. This fundraiser and important educational event hosts over 40 bands and 2,500 participants each year and will include over 220 volunteer positions to be filled annually. It is the most important fundraiser and educational event of our school year and requires participation from all families. Please ensure that this day is included on all family calendars.

By signing this, you are indicating that you acknowledge and understand this expectation:

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________________

Date __________________________

Band Camp 18-19!!

READ CAREFULLY

NEW SCHEDULE NEXT YEAR!

As explained at the last two HIA General Membership meetings, we will be shifting the camp three days earlier next August, due to concerns with marching band camp overlapping into the beginning of the school year.  Next Fall, the marching band will be competing in three competitions, to be determined (noted below).  In August, particularly 8/1-1/10, we will be learning 75% of what is performed throughout the Fall season.  Many of the section Olympic activities will fall on August 9-10 next year.  A small portion of the June rehearsal time will be spent preparing for the July 4th parade.  A majority of the June rehearsal time will be spent preparing Fall season material and fundamentals.  Therefore, regardless of attendance at the July 4th parade, June/July rehearsals are EXTREMELY important.Absences from Summer dates:

In the event of family vacations that conflict with June rehearsals, an explanation of conflict should be directed to Mr. C from the parents as soon as possible.  Any summer music camps are also excused; notify Mr. C immediately.  Students should make sure that job schedules, etc. are adjusted.  

August band camp rehearsals are mandatory for all.  Freshman are STRONGLY encouraged to not miss June rehearsals.  Most of the learning of marching technique happens in June.

Please adjust calendars and avoid conflicts with the following dates, particularly in August:

May 16 6-9pm Incoming freshman 5:30-9 Section leaders

May 29 6-9pm Incoming freshman 5:30-9 Section leaders

June

(Students excused from these June/July dates in the event of family vacation, however missing these rehearsals makes August very challenging, particularly for incoming freshman)19 5:30-8:30  Section Leader dinner20 5:30-9  Section Leaders 6-9pm Freshman only21 5:30-9  Section Leader 6-9pm Freshman only26 5:30-9 Section Leaders 6-9pm ALL MEMBERS27 5:30-9  Section Leaders 6-9pm. Freshman Only28 5:30-9  Section Leaders 6-9pm ALL MEMBERS

July 3 5:30-9  Section Leaders 6-9pm. ALL MEMBERS

July 4 9am   Parade Report

July 30 (Mon) 11-12  New Section Leaders

12-4:30pm ALL Section LeadersJuly 31 (Tues) 10am-5pm ALL Section Leaders 12:30-5pm   ALL Freshman

August

8/1-8/3  11:15   Section Leader. 12PM-9PM ALL 8/6-8/10 11:15   Section Leaders 12PM-9PM ALL

13 4-10 Band Section Olympics14. 5-9pm ALL15 First day of school17 5:00pm  Report 6:30pm Picnic/Parent Fall Preview  Next Year’s Performances

Home Football Games 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19

Competitions • Lake Park HS 9/8

• NIU Competition 9/29

• ISU state championships 10/20

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2018 Calendar

May

5 Symphonic Band to Superstate HONOR BAND PERFORMANCE

All Day/Evening

7 Concert/Cadet Band concert w/Thomas Feeder schools

7pm

8 HIA General Mtg (officer slate vote)

7:30pm

9 Mandatory Italy Trip Rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm

9 Student and Parent Italy Trip meeting

8:30-9:15pm

11 Formal Band Awards Banquet 6:30pm

18 Night of Percussion 7pm

23 Mandatory Italy Trip Rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm

27 Graduation

28 Memorial Day Parade w/Seniors

June

1 Last day of school

1-3 Mandatory Italy rehearsals See google calendar

3 Italy Concert and Family Meeting

4-6pm (per google calendar)

4-13 Band to Italy

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TENTATIVE2018-2019 Band Calendar

MAY 16 Incoming freshman 6-9pmSection leaders 5:30-9

MAY 29 Incoming freshman 6-9pmSection leaders 5:30-9

June(Students excused from these June/July dates in the event of family vacation, but HIGHLY discouraged)

19 Section Leader Dinner Mtg 5:30-8:30pm20 Section Leaders 5:30-9

Freshman only 6-9pm21 Section Leaders 5:30-9

Freshman only 6-9pm26 Section Leaders 5:30-9

ALL MEMBERS 6-9pm27 Freshman Only 6-9pm

Section Leaders 5:30-928 ALL MEMBERS 6-9pm

Section Leaders 5:30-9July 3 ALL MEMBERS 6-9pm

Section Leaders 5:30-9July 4 Parade Report 9amAugustJuly 31 (Tues) New Section Leaders 11-12pm

ALL section leaders 12-4:30pm

1(Wed)) ALL Section Leaders 10am-5pmALL Freshman 12:30-5pm

8/2-3 Section Leaders Report 11:15ALL 12PM-9PM

8/6-10 Section Leaders Report 11:15ALL 12PM-9PM

13 ALL-Rehearsal and Band Section Olympics 4-10pm14 ALL – rehearsal 5-9pm15 (wed)                 First Day of School15 FIRST Wednesday PM Rehearsal 6-8:45pm

Drumline sectional 3:30-5pmFront Line percussion 5-6pm

17 Picnic/Parent Fall Preview Report 5pmPicnic and performance 6:30pm

25(Sat) Rehearsal 1-6pm (sectional&full rehearsal) September4 HIA General Meeting 7:30pm8 Lake Park Lancer Joust Marching Contest Late am to late PM10 Rehearsal&sectional (Jewish students excused) 1-5pm14 Home Football Report 5:3019 Rehearsal&sectional (Jewish students excused) 1-5pm28 Home Football Report 5:3019 Red and Black Classic – NIU Afternoon and Evening

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October 2 (TUES) Marching Rehearsal 6-8:453 No Wednesday night rehearsal

IMEA District VII Auditions (select)5 Homecoming Football Game Report 5:3015(Mon) Marching Rehearsal 6-8:45pm17 Marching Rehearsal 6-8:45pm19 Football Game Report 6:0020 State of IL Marching Championships All day/late night24 Auditions begin24 (Wed) End of the Season Marching Party 6:30pmNovember6 HIA General Meeting/Small Ensemble Recital 7:30 pm7 First Wednesday PM Symphonic Rehearsal 6-7:30pm10 IMEA Dist 7 Music Festival(select students) All Day17 District 7 Jazz Festival (select students) All Day19 (mon) Jazz Night Club Concert - Jazz 1 and 2 7:00 pm28 Small Ensemble Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal 6:30-7:30pmDecember1 ALL – Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal 3:30-4:30pm2(Sun) Holiday Concert 1 and 3pm7 Concert/Cadet Band Elementary Tour 8am-3pm14 Holiday School Assembly 9:00 amJanuary7 (mon) Class resumes9 First Wednesday PM Symphonic Rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm16 HIA General Meeting/Jazz Combo performances 7:30 pm18-19 Jazz I & II to Purdue23-26 IMEA All-State at Peoria (select)February2 Jazz Ensemble II to New Trier Festival All Day2 Winetasting Fundraiser (adults only) 7-1013 Symphonic Band Festival @ BGHS 7:30 pm19 2nd semester auditions begin20 Dist 214 Honors Music Festival 7:30 pm

@ Forest View (select)23 Jazz I & II to Jazz in the Meadows All Day/Early Evening

March5 Concert Band Festival @ BGHS 7:30 pm22 Spring Break beginsApril2 (tues) Classes resume3 Symphonic Band Rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm4 Dress Rehearsal with guest conductor 7-8:30pm5 Chicagoland Band Festival Set-up PM6 Chicagoland Concert Band Festival All Day/Evening

All students AND parents (1 per student) help17 Solo and Ensemble Contest at Hersey 4-8:30pm

23 Spring Jazz Concert 7pm29 (sun) Spring Music Dept Concert 3PMMay4 Symphonic Band to Superstate (if selected) All Day/Evening6 Concert/Cadet Band concert with Thomas feeder schools 7pm7 HIA General Meeting 7:30 pm10 Formal Band Awards Banquet17 Night of Percussion26 Graduation27 Memorial Day Parade31 Last Day of School

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