Week 36: May 20 - 24, 2024
MONDAY |
NEW YORK TRIP INFO. MEETING 7:00pm - CBHS Band Room |
TUESDAY |
No Scheduled Events |
WEDNESDAY |
No Scheduled Events |
THURSDAY |
No Scheduled Events |
FRIDAY |
No Scheduled Events |
SATURDAY |
No Scheduled Events |
As always, please check the band's calendar at:
FROM THE DIRECTORS:
We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the fantastic spring weather. Sunday was absolutely gorgeous, and we hope that you were able to enjoy some great family time. As we wrap up an amazing school year this week, we have a few important updates and congratulations to share with you.
First and foremost, congratulations to all the students involved in the percussion ensembles and jazz band for last week's fantastic "Jazz & Drums" concert. The concert was very well attended, and the students in each group performed magnificently. Special thanks to Mr. Matt Andrews, our percussion director, for organizing the ensembles and working with them to produce such impressive music, and to Mr. Wally Conrath, who has worked with the jazz band this year. Mr. Conrath was so wonderful to have shared his expertise with the students, and we all look forward to having him back with the jazz band next year. If you missed this event, photos and videos are on the Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA Facebook Page. We encourage all families to join this private page for great connections with other band parents and to stay updated with the latest information.
On Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room, there will be a meeting for all students and parents interested in traveling with the band to New York next spring. The meeting will discuss the logistics, cost, planning, itinerary, and organization of the trip. If you are even remotely interested in participating in this trip, you should plan to attend.
We Need Your Help with Recruitment!
We are still recruiting next year's 6th Grade Band. If you know any rising 6th graders or their families, please send them this recruiting document. The sign-up link is HERE.
While we have other resources available on our website and social media platforms, the most effective recruitment strategy is word of mouth. Your testimonials and advocacy for our program make a significant impact. Please share your positive experiences with friends, family, and neighbors to help us continue to grow and thrive.
We are still recruiting next year's 6th Grade Band. If you know any rising 6th graders or their families, please send them this recruiting document. The sign-up link is HERE.
While we have other resources available on our website and social media platforms, the most effective recruitment strategy is word of mouth. Your testimonials and advocacy for our program make a significant impact. Please share your positive experiences with friends, family, and neighbors to help us continue to grow and thrive.
THANK YOU FOR AN AWESOME YEAR WITH THE BEAR BAND!
As we reflect on the wonderful memories made this year, we are filled with gratitude for the dedication and support of our band program’s students, parents, and supporters. The experiences we’ve shared will last a lifetime, and we feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to serve the Cherokee Bluff community. Our band continues to grow and prosper, thanks to the unwavering support of our community. Together, we have created something truly special, and we look forward to many more years of music, growth, and joy.
Thank you all for your continued support and dedication. We couldn’t do it without you!
As we reflect on the wonderful memories made this year, we are filled with gratitude for the dedication and support of our band program’s students, parents, and supporters. The experiences we’ve shared will last a lifetime, and we feel incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to serve the Cherokee Bluff community. Our band continues to grow and prosper, thanks to the unwavering support of our community. Together, we have created something truly special, and we look forward to many more years of music, growth, and joy.
Thank you all for your continued support and dedication. We couldn’t do it without you!
GO BEARS!!
CBBA GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SPECIAL THANKS
Let’s also give a BIG SHOUTOUT to our CBBA VP1 Jaime Waxter & VP2 Brandi Ramsey Selman for their incredible dedication to the board these past two years! We couldn’t have done it without you two! You will be missed by the board but HERE’S TO BEING ‘24-‘25 MOM’S TO SENIORS! Senior year here we come! It’s going to be a great year!
We are also sad to see Kristine Skelly time end! The past two years as the Concessions leader she has rocked that job and kept everything running smooth and organized! THANK YOU so much to you Kris and your sweet mama Paula for all your time, countless hours and sweat pouring into our Band! Thank you concessions team and volunteers for helping her so much! We love you and will miss you! And NOW you also will officially be a MOM OF A ‘24-‘25 SENIOR!!!!! |
Please help us welcome two new executive board members to our team. Mrs. Dawn Doyne is our new VP1, as she will help us manage all general fundraising activities and organize the Corporate Sponsorship Program. Mrs. Jennifer Bishop is our new VP2, as she will bring a wealth of experience as an educator in helping us organize volunteers and hospitality while helping us put together a team for uniforms and logistics. Mrs. Abbey Carr will serve as our concessions manager, a critical position to help us run the football concessions, which is our largest fundraiser for our program. Welcome to the team, ladies!
CBBA GENERAL MEETING
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids.
Our next CBBA General Meeting (All Parents) is *Sunday, July 14th (5pm).
All parents are welcome to attend (Grades 6-12) as we work together to build an awesome experience for our kids.
Our next CBBA General Meeting (All Parents) is *Sunday, July 14th (5pm).
It's true that band is a wonderful experience for the students. It's also true that there's a lot of work required to support it! That's why we need you as a volunteer. And, yes, you really will have fun when you volunteer and get to know other parents and band students. Check out our SIGNUPGENIUS link to see how you can help us!
If you haven't already, join our Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA Facebook Group - this is a wonderful place to get answers, share photos, and talk with other band parents. Just search Cherokee Bluff Band Parents Association - CBBA (see image below)
Middle School Announcements:
6th Grade Band
- Jazz and Drums Concert Bravo! Congratulations to our 6th Grade Percussionists on your performance last week at the inaugural Jazz and Drums Concert!
- No More Instruments: Students do not need instruments or music this week as we are finished playing for the year. Our final week of school is spent with exams, field day, yearbooks, and awards ceremonies so we will not be playing the last week of school. All student owned instruments, music, and equipment should be taken home for the summer.
- Final Exams: 6th Grade Band students will have a final exam on May 20/21 during class and it will be a rhythm test where students will clap rhythms (no instruments needed).
- Return of School Owned Instruments: All school owned instruments (French Horns, Baritones, Tubas) need to be returned to Mr. Lonberger by the end of this week so they can be sent off for summer cleaning and repairs. These can be dropped off at the front office any time during the school day. Thank you!
- Scheduling for Next Year: All current 6th Grade Band students are automatically enrolled in Band for 7th Grade next year unless a parent reaches out to Mr. Lonberger indicating otherwise. Nothing needs to be done by students or parents for your child to remain in Band.
7th Grade Band
- Jazz and Drums Concert Bravo! Congratulations to our 7th Grade Percussionists on your performance last week at the inaugural Jazz and Drums Concert!
- No More Instruments: Students do not need instruments or music this week as we are finished playing for the year. Our final week of school is spent with exams, field day, yearbooks, and awards ceremonies so we will not be playing the last week of school. All student owned instruments, music, and equipment should be taken home for the summer.
- Final Exams: 7th Grade Band students will have a final exam on May 20/21 during class and it will be a rhythm test that students will clap rhythms (no instruments needed).
- Scheduling for Next Year: All current 7th Grade Band students are automatically enrolled in Band for 8th Grade next year unless a parent reaches out to Mr. Lonberger indicating otherwise. Nothing needs to be done by students or parents for your child to remain in Band.
- Return of School Owned Instruments: All school owned instruments (French Horns, Baritones, Tubas) need to be returned to Mr. Lonberger by the end of this week so they can be sent off for summer cleaning and repairs. These can be dropped off at the front office any time during the school day. Thank you!
- 8th Grade Band/Chorus Trip Next Year: We are in the planning stages of a joint 8th Grade Band and Chorus Trip for next school year. We cannot officially announce the trip details until it is approved by the Board of Education. We wanted to make parents aware for planning purposes. We are planning for this trip to occur in early December. More info coming soon……..
8th Grade Band
- No More Instruments: Students do not need instruments or music this week as we are finished playing for the year. Our final week of school is spent with exams, field day, yearbooks, and awards ceremonies so we will not be playing the last week of school. All student owned instruments, music, and equipment should be taken home for the summer.
- Final Exams: 8th Grade Band students will have a final exam on May 20/21 during class and it will be a rhythm test that students will clap rhythms (no instruments needed).
- Return of School Owned Instruments: All school owned instruments (French Horns, Baritones, Tubas) need to be returned to Mr. Lonberger by the end of this week so they can be sent off for summer cleaning and repairs. These can be dropped off at the front office at any time during the school day. Thank you!
- New York Trip Meeting This Monday: We recently announced plans for a High School Band/Chorus/Theater Fine Arts Trip to New York City in March of 2025. There will be a trip informational meeting with details of dates, costs, travel plans and more this Monday, May 20th at 7:00pm in the CBHS Band Room. All rising High School Fine Arts students and parents are welcomed to attend to find out more. Go Bears!
High School Announcements:
- Jazz & Drums Concert = BRAVO! We are so very proud of our percussion and jazz students and their outstanding performances this past week. Congratulations on creating such a wonderful night and a new tradition for our program. Go Bears!
- Band Registration for 2024–25: Please be sure that you have completed the appropriate items for your child to be enrolled in our program for next year. From marching band and color guard to concert band-only (no marching band, just class), all students must have a completed registration form. The registration links and information can be found HERE.
- New York Trip Meeting: There will be a trip informational meeting with details of dates, costs, travel plans, and more on Monday at 7:00pm in the CBHS Band Room. All rising High School Fine Arts students and parents are welcome to attend to find out more.
- Return of School-Owned Instruments: All school-owned-instruments (piccolos, oboes, bassoons, bass clarinets, tenor/baritone saxophones, baritones/euphoniums, sousaphones/tubas, and percussion) need to be returned to Mr. Cantrell IMMEDIATELY so they can be sent off for summer cleaning and repairs.
- Final Exams: Underclassmen will take final exams during their scheduled dates and times next week. Please see the exam schedule for exact dates and times.
- SCROLL DOWN AND LOOK AT ALL OF THE EVENT DATES ON THE CALENDAR! There is a list of events and a calendar. All parents and students need to mark these events on their own individual calendars. There is no excuse for not knowing what's going on - please mark your calendars!
- Attendance: Every parent and student should read the ATTENDANCE POLICY. Please be reminded that if you see that you are going to be absent from class or rehearsal, please notify Mr. Cantrell so that we can plan accordingly for our rehearsals. it is recommended that you notify him well in advance (NOT THE DAY OF THE ABSENCE!). This is the link for the ABSENCE REQUEST FORM if you know that you will be missing a rehearsal or event.
MARCHING BEARS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are very excited about our upcoming season with the Marching Bears. Information about auditions, meetings, and rehearsals can be found below.
2024 Marching Bears Information
Information about the Marching Bears can be found by clicking the button below. After arriving on the Marching Bears page, scroll to the bottom to find: the summer schedule, band camp info., full marching band schedule for the season, and other marching band resources for parents and students.
Student attendance at ALL rehearsals is required. Failure to communicate pre-arranged absences will result in a penalty or withdrawal from the group. In order for us to be successful, we need ALL STUDENTS at rehearsal ALL OF THE TIME!
Marching Bears Weekly Practice Schedule
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-7pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19
Mondays: Guard & Percussion Sectionals (4pm-7pm) / Winds Sections (TBA)
Tuesdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Thursdays: FULL BAND (All Students) (4pm-7pm)
Fridays: Football Game Performances
Saturdays: 9/7, 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19
Looking ahead to 2024:
Please note that the above dates are required for full participation in the Marching Bears.
You can NOT miss any of those dates - NO EXCUSES!
- Guard & Percussion Camp: June 24 - June 28 (All Colorguard and Percussion students must attend!)
- Parent Meeting: July 14 (CBHS Theater - 5:00pm)
- Marching Bears Pre-Camp Rehearsals: July 15-16, July 18-19 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
- Marching Bears Band Camp: July 22 - July 26 (All Marching Bears members must attend)
Please note that the above dates are required for full participation in the Marching Bears.
You can NOT miss any of those dates - NO EXCUSES!
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