October Plan

Attitude is Everything

“ Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ”

- Henry Ford (1863-1947)

“ Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. ”

- Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

We all need to get along and have fun together. Lets do it.

Homecoming

Thank you to all of you for a great Homecoming Day. I know it was not easy with me gone most of the day, but I appreciate you working so hard in my absence. The game went very well. We received many compliments and I was pleased with the result.

Next we need to fine tune the opener, and learn the closer. I would love to get a score over 80 for a first time marching competition. Thanks for the hard work, lets set to it again.

Homecoming Week

September 12 - 14 2007
Homecoming 2007 Wednesday through Friday schedule:
Wednesday
School classes: 7:45 - 11:41
MB class 11:41 - 12:29
BPSA Meeting 2:15 - 2:35
After School Practice on Stadium Field 2:40 - 3:30
Thursday
Normal Class time. Run Show start to finish as many times as class tie allows. Fix details each time through.
Friday
School classes: 7:45 - 11:41
MB class 11:41 - 12:15
Lunch and Move to Middle School 12:15 (Warm up @ 12:45)
Line Up 1:15
Parade 1:30 (Summer Band uniform)
Required Practice for all members of band and pit 3:00 - 4:30 (Practice Field)
Pizza Party 4:30 - 5:30 (See section leader for assignments)
Dress for game 5:30
Warm-up 6:00
Tailgate party performance 6:15 (Warpath in stadium parking lot)
Game Time 6:30 (Pep band / Half-time performance)

All-State Band Auditions

There are changes in the All-State Band rules this year. For full details go here. It looks like you will need to go to AFHS on Sat Sept. 22 or one of the stores on the Friday before. Make sure you get a copy of the music and application. There is a sight reading component this year, but you are still making recordings. You are just doing it on their site, not here. Questions see me and I'll walk you through.

Marching Band Gigs

I think I have us registered to compete in two shows. The first will be on Oct 9 (Tue) at BYU. THe second will be Oct 20 (Sat) in American Fork. Both shows are "New Band" friendly. I should have conformation in the next few days that we are in, but all looks good. Plan now to attend. I am planning to find an evening that we can do the show in our own stadium for parents and the community as well. I really want this to be a great opportunity for all, lets pull together and make it great.

DCI Finals

We are going to show the DCI finals at my house Wednesday Sept 5. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Since it is a school night you will need to have a ride at 10 p.m. when the show ends.

Hope to see your there.

1st Honor Band Info

Just got word about the USU Tri-State Honor Band. I can nominate 6 students. Let me know if you are interested in attending. Deadline is October 15. Learn more about it here.

Trip Update

We have an official answer to the proposed Holiday Bowl trip. That answer is no. We will not be going on that trip. When I asked about an in state trip in April or May I was told to write up a proposal and we would see. If any of you have an idea of a trip you would like to take in state give me the ideas. I have some, but want to hear yours as well.

Welcome Back

It is time to start a new year. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you all again as we start out on a new path of discovery together. Our goal this year is "Achieving Greatness Together." From Marching Band to Jazz Band and everything in between I wish us all to strive for this greatness as we make music and inspire others as well as ourselves.

Welcome back to school.

Park City Jazz Festival Clinics

On Saturday Aug 25 there are several free jazz clinics in Park City. If you check out their web site you can see what is offered and perhaps get tickets to the evening concerts.

Opening Assembly

We have been asked to play at the opening assembly. In order to pull this off we will be having a practice Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m. and then we will meet on Wednesday @ 7:00 a.m. Please plan to be there.

Lowes Gig Info

I spoke with the lady organizing the event ad here is the plan for Tuesday:

10:00 Drum Line and Tubas @ UHS to load. Others start to show up at Lowes
10:30 Be at Lowes ready to warm up
10:30 Warm up
12:20 (about) performance

From about 10 to 11:30 there will be raffle tickets and food available. I think both will cost money. At about 11:30 the ceremony begins. We should be on about 12:15 or 12:20. After we perform there will be a few more items in the event. We need to stay there for the check presentation and the photo-op. Do not plan to leave until it is over. (If you have an issue let me know and we will work these out on a 1 on 1 basis.)

I think we should be done by 1:00. (No promises.)

I really need to have a large turn out for this event. Whether you are planning to do fall band or not please come help us out with this gig. Monday @ 9 we will have a music rehearsal to finalize the program. (Practice starts at 6:30)

You will need to wear the band shirts, black pants, and black shoes. If you are not going to do fall band, did not do summer band, and will not be doing BBall pep band you may choose not to buy a shirt. In this case please where a white polo style shirt instead.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Fall Marching Band Camp

Here is the schedule for the next three weeks. Plan to be to all practice and performance events. We are short on time and need to get a lot done quickly.

Wal-Mart Gig

We have been asked to play the national anthem at Wal-Mart's Grand Reopening next Friday morning. We will have a short 30 minute practice next Thursday (Aug 2) morning at 8 a.m. All we need to do is run through the anthem a few times for the people that don't know it.

Then Friday morning (Aug 3) we will meet at Wal-Mart at 7:45 a.m. We will play the anthem ad then are free to go. Please plan to be there if you can so we look good in the public's eye.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Call for pictures

If you have any pictures from summer marching band would you please get me a copy. I would like to make a summer MB photo page for the web. You can e-mail me or send them on a disk.

Thanks

Party was Great!!!

For the ones who could not make it because of work or other obligations we are sorry you missed it. We had a great time playing games, eating, and just hanging out. My wife, Heather, says you are all welcome any time.

I was very impressed that the house was clean when you left, and that you were all gone within 10 minutes of the end. Thanks again for the great time. The only regret I have is that I forgot to take pictures.

Party

UBIC Parade

We will not be doing the UBIC parade in August. After the parade on the 24th we will be off until August 6. See you then.

23rd Army Band In Vernal

The 23rd Army Band is performing a concert at the Western Park Amphitheater next Friday night. (July 27) It will be at 7 p.m. Tickets are free. This would be an excellent band to go see. Try not to miss it.

They will be in Roosevelt the next night and in Heber on the Sunday night.