Parkland High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble

PHS Band Families,
Just a reminder that this week starts our audition process for both Indoor Colorguard and Indoor Percussion.
Any BAND student is welcome to come audition. Even if you are the slightest interested, we would recommend coming to see what the group is all about. We can answer any questions during the audition dates.

Percussion:
WHERE? PHS Band Room
WHEN? 6P-9P
11/13 Tuesday / 11/16 Friday 6-9 & 11/17 Sat 8-12

Colorguard:
WHERE? Troxell
WHEN? 6P-9P
11/13 Tuesday/ 11/15 Thursday

Looking forward to seeing new and returning faces,
Ms. Sydney K Sherrier

SPIRITWEAR IS HERE!!!
The 2018 PHS Band/Colorguard Spiritwear Online Store is now open. Follow the link below to access the online store.
Sale begins 7/30/18 and end 8/13/18. Items will arrive mid September.
New for this year is a Backpack in Red or Grey and a Dry Fit Polo (perfect for Mom & Dad)
You can see samples of each item in the Band Room during Uniform fittings.
Happy Shopping!!!

ParklandBandandColorguard2018

WILL YOU BE A DCI VOLUNTEER USHER?
August 3rd and August 4th
Go to CHARMS to sign up as a Volunteer DCI Volunteer Usher.

WHAT IS DCI -https://www.youtube.com/user/DCIFanNetwork

DO I HAVE TO PLAY DRUMS? NO!! DCI, Drum Corp International has Marching/Performance groups that includes Dancers, Twirlers, Color Guard, Percussionists, Wind and Brass Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Guitarists, and many more.

NOT SURE YOU WANT TO HELP? Give it a try, you wont be disappointed!, You get to see a GREAT show for FREE, meet new people, and support Music in our Community. You can volunteer for 1 or both shows.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Uniform Collection
Monday, June 4 - 3:00pm until 8:30pm
Tuesday, June 5 - 3:00pm until 7:00pm
Parents, we are in need of a few volunteers to assist with Uniform Collection on Monday and Tuesday. You can sign up in CHARMS under the Volunteer icon.

LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!
Parkland High School Colorguard - Join us this Saturday, June 2 from 10am -2pm at the Troxell School Building Gymnasium, 2219 N. Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown PA 18104 to meet the group and learn all about this Sport of the Arts!!

Please be sure to bring a packed lunch and water, or a water bottle. The Troxell building does tend to be on the warmer side, so please dress appropriately. The door to enter is the on the back side nearest to the grass fields and the gymnasium entrance. We hope to see you there!

We’re now accepting any students going into 9-12th grade.
We perform with the marching band during the fall football season and during the winter and spring we compete in an East Coast Championship circuit.

Sydney Kelly Sherrier

ATTENTION – Band, Orchestra and Chorus Parents.
Please come out and support the PHS Music Department by attending the PHS Music Boosters General/Election meeting this Monday, May 21 at 7pm in the PHS Auditorium. This meeting is for any parent who has a student in Band, Orchestra or Chorus.

We will hold elections for the Executive Board, discuss the Standing Committees, and go over the PHS Music Boosters plans and improvements for the 2018-2019 school year. We will also have a Q&A session.

Below are the links to sign up for a position on the Executive Board and Standing Committees.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a45aeaf2aaaf85-parkland3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4daeaf2c7-standing

COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -
Parents of Band, Orchestra and Chorus are asked to sign up for a PHS Music Boosters Standing Committee - The Music Boosters provide volunteers and financial support for BAND, ORCHESTRA and CHORUS.

Click on the link below to sign up for a Standing Committee
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4daeaf2c7-standing

COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS -

Concession Stand Committee - Organize and oversee management of the PHS Music Boosters Concession Stand at the Football Stadium, during the Fall Football season. Assistance with learning how the Concession stand is set up and run, will be given to the committee by previous Board
Middle School Band Night Committee - Organize middle school band night with middle school directors to feed the bands before game and at half time behind concession stand

Marching Band Senior Night Committee - Organize recognition of Marching Band Seniors during the football game, organize the evening with flowers and pictures with parents

PMEA Chorus Auditions Committee - Organize Concession stand in A wing and obtain volunteers to work shifts during October Chorus District audition evening. Students are able to purchase snacks and drinks during audition.

PMEA Chorus Hospitality Committee - Organize lunch for Directors at PMEA Chorus Auditions with direction from PHS Director.

PMEA Band/Orchestra Auditions Committee - Organize and run concession stand in A wing and obtain volunteers to work shifts during December District Auditions Day. Students are able to purchase snacks, lunch drinks at the stand throughout the day.

PMEA Hospitality /Band/Orchestra Committee - Organize lunch for Directors at PMEA auditions with direction from PHS directors.

Feed the Band Committee - Help with organizing and providing set up for Feeding the band after Half time show. Set up prior to half time.

Parent Preview Night - Marching Band /August - Organize parent preview night at the PHS Music Boosters Concession stand in the Football stadium to offer light snacks/drinks during Band's fall preview (usually held one evening during end of band camp weeks)

Spirit Wear /Band and Orchestra - Organize, provide samples at Band Parent Meeting, run Spirit wear sale in August and September for Band and Orchestra Parents and Students to purchase apparel. This has been previously established, largest part of the position is putting the orders together and distribution of orders.

Clothing Drive Committee - Set up clothing drive date prior to and assist with setting up contacts with company and organize volunteer needs and clear date with District. Arrange advertising, and signage for event.

Indoor Percussion representative - Participate as a liaison to Boosters and Indoor percussion group

Color Guard representative - Participate as a liasion to Booster board and colorguard group

Indoor Percussion/Colorguard- Shows Committee - Assist Directors with running of Indoor Shows- TIA/MAPS/TOB as decided upon Directors

Hydration Committee /Marching Band - Organizing donations of bottles of water to be given to the Marching Band at home and away games and volunteers needed for distribution

Semi Formal Committee - Organize event, secure date and facility for annual Semi formal Banquet. Obtain volunteers to assist with decorations, invitations and table sign ups. This event takes place the Sunday before ML King Day

Equipment Crew/Marching Band Committee - Organize Equipment loading/unloading at Home and Away Football games.

PHS Music Booster Scholarship Committee - Organize with Board Essay prompt, provide to Directors to apply. Contact teacher group (ie. English) to review and score. Provide winners names to Directors for presentation at Visual and performing arts awards

Festival of the Arts (FOTA) Committee - Organize the PHS Music Boosters FOTA tent, selling food/beverages as decided by the Executive Board, secure volunteers for event, purchase supplies, set up and clean up at event.

Music Boosters Membership Committee - Assist Membership Board Representative with set up and maintaining a membership sign-up table and provide membership forms during the PHS Band Uniform fittings in August/September. Assist with maintaining an up to date Members list. Assist with setting goals to increase membership. Promote attendance at the General Public Meetings.

PHS Music Boosters Standing Committees Parkland High School Music Boosters supports many events through out the school year. Committees assist the PHS Executive Board and PHS Booster group with being leaders of these events. All volunteers must have Clearances with the School District

WE HAVE A PLACE FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO BE A PART OF THE PHS MUSIC BOOSTERS BOARD. Executive Board Members, Committee Chair Persons, Committee Members, Volunteers.

If you are interested in running for a position on the Executive Board for the 2018-2019, please sign up using the link here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a45aeaf2aaaf85-parkland3

This organization services the band, chorus and orchestra departments. It would be highly beneficial if we had a chorus and orchestra representative on the Executive Board. We would also like to see either an Indoor Colorguard or Indoor Percussion representative on the Executive Board.

START COLLECTING YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS -
WE WANT THEM!!!!

2018 MAPS Finals @ Coatsville
4-14-18 -Click on link to view and purchase photos.
http://photos.corpsreps.com/p808698174

Parkland Drumline

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED -
The Parkland High School Music Booster Association is seeking volunteers to run for office. This organization services the band, chorus and orchestra departments. It would be highly beneficial if we had a chorus and orchestra representative on the Executive Board. We would also like to see either an Indoor Colorguard or Indoor Percussion representative on the Executive Board. If you are interested in running for a position, please sign up using the link here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a45aeaf2aaaf85-parkland3

MARK YOUR CALENDAR & SAVE US YOUR STUFF!!!