Announcements 1/30/23
• Congratulations to the Perry High School Percussion Ensemble! Members of the group will be traveling to Columbus,OH this Friday to perform at the OMEA Professional Development Conference!
• There will be no Jazz Band this week due to OMEA
• Please get your RSVP for Dave and Buster’s to Cade Kuhlins ASAP
Attn: Mr. Kendrick’s soloists
If you were supposed to go today/tomorrow, please be prepared to practice with Mr. Kendrick tomorrow (Wednesday!)
In addition, if you have not paid him for accompanying you, please handle that this week.
Band Booster Meeting
Nate Stutz, Superintendent of Perry Local Schools, will be joining us to discuss the upcoming levy and what impacts this may have for Perry Schools. We would like to get as many parents as possible to hear this information. Parents, please consider joining us at 7PM in the PHS Band room on Monday, January 9th.
Solo/Ensemble Info
• Happy New Year! It’s a good time to get reacquainted with your instrument as we will hit the ground running on Wednesday!
• Woodwind and Brass Choirs will meet this Wednesday and next Wednesday. Following Solo and Ensemble, Winds Wednesdays will begin.
• ALL STUDENTS who are using Mr. Kendrick as an accompanist must have their music to my by Wednesday the 4th. No exceptions.
• Mr. Kendrick will meet with his solos on Thursday(1/4), Friday (1/6), and Monday/Tuesday/and Friday of the following week. Sign up sheets will be on the bulletin board on Wednesday.
• I don’t have a schedule for S/E yet, but once I receive it I’ll post it.
Disney Quick Links
• Parents- We will updated the Marching Band and Disney Remind with estimated arrival times on Thursday. The itinerary says we will return at 6PM, but we should be home in the early afternoon if we don’t run into any traffic or weather issues.
Solo & Ensemble Events
The events for Solo and Ensemble have been posted on the band bulletin board. Please check the list today and notify Mr. Smith if your info is incorrect or missing. I must have corrections no later than Friday morning!
Announcements for Disney Week!
• All Disney participants should join the Disney Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/47hkge
• Jazz Concert at Pfeiffer at 6PM, Tuesday: Be in seats by 5:45
• BOE Meeting: A reminder that the leadership team should be at the BOE meeting on December 15th in the Pfeiffer Library. Try to arrive around 5:20PM
• Saturday: Doors open at 1PM, buses roll at 2PM.
• All instruments and uniforms will be loaded FIRST. When you arrive, get your uniform bag and instrument, and put them in the designated cargo areas under the bus. Flutes, clarinets, and trumpets can go on board. All other instruments should go underneath.
• Our first stop will be the Tamarack Travel Center in West Virginia. This will be our only meal stop until we arrive in Orlando on Sunday morning. Please be sure to eat lunch before coming to PHS.
Disney Luggage and a few other items
• Disney Gift Cards- You will receive a $25 gift card each day that you are in the park for food or souvenirs. If you spend $20, you will still have $5 left over that can be used the next day or the next day, etc. If you don’t spend all of your money by the end of the trip, these gift cards can be used to purchase Disney merchandise from their website. You paid for these cards, so keep track of them! Don’t throw away a card just because it only has a dollar left on it. Combine it with another card!
• Each student may bring 1 small carry on and 1 suitcase for under the bus. Please put your clothes for the first day on your carryon (there will be no access to the luggage underneath the bus until we check in to the hotel at the end of the first day in the park!) We will stop at the Florida Welcome Center/Rest Stop which has bathrooms if you wish to change. Please don’t plan to change clothes on the bus.
• It’s a REALLY good idea to bring a mask or two just in case. There are a lot of viruses running around right now, and we will all be in close proximity on the buses. If you end up showing symptoms on the trip, masking up will protect those around you from becoming sick.
• If you are showing any symptoms of flu, covid, etc please alert us as soon as possible. We have will have covid tests that you can take. It will be really unfortunate if anyone gets sick on this trip. It will be REALLY REALLY REALLY unfortunate if we have 50 kids get sick because you were afraid to let someone know. Stay healthy!
• Make sure each bag has a luggage tag. We have tags available in the band office if you need one.
• So far, the weather looks awesome! While you continue to monitor the forecast for packing purposes, also keep in mind that the bus can get chilly overnight. If you want to pack a small travel blanket and pillow in your carry on, feel free.
• Your band shirt, socks, and whatever you want to wear under your uniform will be collected one day next week during mod 17/18. These will be packed in your uniform garment bag so you don’t forget these items. More info coming soon!
• Please remember that the prescription due date is this coming Monday. Make sure prescriptions are clearly labeled and in a container or ziplock bag. Turn these in to Mr. Smith on Monday. If you have any questions, come see me or send an email.
• Solo and ensemble forms/payments are due on Monday, December 12th!
