News for Week of December 6 - 12, 2009 |
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Concert Uniforms - FINAL PICKUP DECEMBER 7
2. Upcoming Band Concert Events
3. PHOTO: Jazz Band Concert
4. Georgia Tech Basketball Concessions - SIGN UP TODAY
5. Band Uniform Information
6. Winter Guard Schedule
7. Paying Band Fees…Not a Problem
8. Calendar of Band Events & Twitter Info
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QUICK LOOK - IMPORTANT UPCOMING BAND EVENTS |
Monday - December 7 - Winter Guard Rehearsal – 5 – 8 pm – SHS Band Room
CONCERT UNIFORMS – FINAL PICKUP – 6:00 – 8:00 pm – B/A Building
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Tuesday – December 8 – Winter Guard Rehearsal – 5 –8 pm – SHS Band Room
WINTER CONCERTS - Sym I, Sym II & Concert Band - 7:00 pm - Piedmont Church
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Thursday – December 10 – Winter Guard Rehearsal – 5 – 8 pm – SHS Band Room
MASTERWORKS CONCERT -- 7:00 pm - Piedmont Church |
To view the full Sprayberry Band Calendar click here. |
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URGENT...FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
For the Winter Concert Reception
* Tuesday - December 8, 2009
Piedmont Church
Holiday goodies and dessert-type food is welcomed.
Bring donations on disposable trays to the
Fellowship Hall before 7:00 pm.
WE ARE EXPECTING 300+ ATTENDEES AND
AS OF THIS EMAIL
WE ONLY HAVE 12 DONATIONS!
If you are able to donate please contact
SBBA Hospitality Chair - Vicki Matthews
hospitality@sprayberryband.com *
770-634-7041
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1. Concert Uniforms
FINAL PICKUP DATE -
Monday - December 7
B/A Ticket Building 6:00 - 9:00 pm
UNIFORM CLEANING FEE...PLEASE NOTE:
$5.00 cleaning fee will be collected before uniform is released.*
(cash or check made out to Sprayberry Band Boosters Association)
We are happy to announce that Sprayberry Cleaners on Sandy Plains Road has generously offered our Band a discounted rate for cleaning our concert uniforms in bulk. In previous years each student was responsible for cleaning their uniform before returning. Because of this new cleaning procedure a dry cleaning charge of $5.00 will be collected from each student issued a concert uniform as this was not included in the original band registration fees.
If you have any questions regarding uniforms contact
SBBA Uniform Chairs - Liz or Michael King
uniforms@sprayberryband.com
Late Band Registration
Any band student who is not yet officially registered for the 2009/2010 SHS band programs must be registered at their uniform fitting. Specifically, non-Marching students who are in a band class who have not completed the registration.
Those not registered please come to their uniform fitting prepared to pay $50 for the one-time uniform rental plus $100 for their Fall Concert Pledge Fee.
For those students continuing with the Band programs in the second semester, there is also a Spring Pledge Fee of $100 which may be paid in installments, $50 in January and $50 in February. As reference, a letter regarding the Concert Band program fees was mailed to band families in September.
If you have questions regarding registration please contact
SBBA Vice President, Margie Crawford, at vicepresident@sprayberryband.com
or
SBBA Treasurer, Rebecca Dumont, at treasurer@sprayberryband.com |
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2. Concert Performances - KEEP THE DATES
The following are important dates to mark on your calendar for upcoming Band program performances. More information will be given to your student soon.
Winter Concert
Sym I, Sym II and Concert Band
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Piedmont Baptist Church – 7:00 pm * Reception to follow
DESSERT-TYPE FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
If you are able to donate something for the reception, please contact
SBBA Hospitality Chair Vicki Matthews
hospitality@sprayberryband.com
Masterworks Concert
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Piedmont Baptist Church – 7:00 pm |
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4. GEORGIA TECH CONCESSIONS
ONLY 1 BASKETBALL GAME AVAILABLE
SIGN-UP TODAY!!
Click the dates to send an email to sign up NOW!
Any concert band or marching band student, parent or family member may sign up to work the concession stands hosted by the Sprayberry Band at the Georgia Tech home football and basketball games.
Adults earn approximately $30 FP*
Students earn approximately $20 FP*
*The dollar amount earned is considered Fundraising Points (FP) and will be automatically deducted from your student's band fees. Workers do not get paid actual money.
Not only do the band families have fun working concessions, it is also a WONDERFUL opportunity for your band student to get real work experience they can use on a resume. For more info on concessions visit the band web site at www.sprayberryband.com |
5. Concert Band Uniform Information
The one-time $50 uniform rental fee is for the following school issued band concert uniform:
GUYS
School provides: Tuxedo jacket and tuxedo pants
The student is responsible for providing:
Tuxedo white shirt (pleated with wing-tip collar)
Studs and cufflinks
Black bow tie and cummerbund
Black shoes (marching shoes are ok)
Black socks
Tuxedo accessories may be purchased through:
K&G Clothing
2949 Canton Road
Marietta, GA 30066
GALS
School provides: Long black dress
The student is responsible for providing:
Pearl necklace (18-20 inches) – no earrings are to be worn
Black closed-toe shoes
Black hose
Pearls may be purchased at any Claire’s store.
UNIFORM RETURN PROCEDURE
Students in Band Program only for First Semester:
If your student will NOT be in a band program during second semester they are required to return their concert uniform to the band room the day after their concert program in December. Uniforms must be returned to the band room on a hanger to include a piece of paper securely attached to the hanger with your child’s name on it.
Second Semester Students:
If your student will continue in the band programs during second semester, their uniforms will be collected after the Stardust concert in May. Students should bring a change of clothing to the Stardust Concert so they may change out of their uniform.
If you have any questions regarding uniforms contact
SBBA Uniform Chairs - Liz or Michael King
uniforms@sprayberryband.com |
6. Winter Guard Schedule
For more info on Winter Guard contact SBBA Guard Liaison Holly Brainard at
colorguard@sprayberryband.com
December 7 |
5:00 – 8:00 pm |
Drill/Design Practices |
SHS Band Room |
December 8 |
5:00 – 8:00 pm |
Drill/Design Practices |
SHS Band Room |
December 10 |
5:00 – 8:00 pm |
Drill/Design Practices |
SHS Band Room |
January 16 |
TBA |
Field Day |
Creekview High School |
February 13-14 |
TBA |
WGI Regional |
Pensacola, Florida |
February 27 |
TBA |
Competition |
West Forsyth High School |
March 6 |
TBA |
Competition |
East Coweta High School |
March 13 -14 |
TBA |
Field Trip |
Atlanta Regional WGI |
March 20 – 21 |
TBA |
Practice & Sleepover |
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March 27 |
TBA |
SAPA Championships |
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7. Paying Band Fees…Not a Problem!
The Band Boosters Offer Opportunities to EASILY Pay Those Fees
If you have a student participating in any of the band programs at Sprayberry High School there are yearly band fees required to help maintain the band programs. This includes students in Concert Band, Symphony I, Symphony II, Jazz Band, Percussion, Marching Band, Color Guard and Winter Guard. To help our band families, the Sprayberry Band Boosters Association has come up with several EASY ways to help compensate those band fee payments. For information on any of these personal fund raising opportunities contact SBBA Fundraising Chairs, Matt and Holly Brainard, at fundraising@sprayberryband.com.
GEORGIA TECH CONCESSIONS
ONLY 1 BASKETBALL GAME AVAILABLE
SIGN-UP TODAY!!
Any concert band or marching band student, parent or family member may sign up to work the concession stands hosted by the Sprayberry Band at the Georgia Tech home football and basketball games.
Adults earn approximately $30 FP*
Students earn approximately $20 FP*
*The dollar amount earned is considered Fundraising Points (FP) and will be automatically deducted from your student's band fees. Workers do not get paid actual money.
Not only do the band families have fun working concessions, it is also a WONDERFUL opportunity for your band student to get real work experience they can use on a resume. For more info on concessions visit the band web site at www.sprayberryband.com
ONLY ONE (1) GA TECH BASKETBALL DATE AVAILABLE!
Click the date to sign up NOW!
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 STEVI B’S BUFFET CERTIFICATES
The managers of Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet located at 50 Barrett Parkway have offered the Sprayberry Band an AMAZING fund raising opportunity to sell certificates good for one (1) buffet. The certificates are good until December 31, 2010.
Stevi B’s Certificates are $10 each*.
For every certificate your family sells, $8.00 of the price goes TOWARD YOUR STUDENT’S BAND FEES. So if you sell ten (10) certificates, $80 will be deducted from your band fee account. IT’S THAT EASY!
* Certificates may be checked out on an “honor” system. You do NOT have to pay for the certificates when they are checked out. You are responsible for every certificate checked out in your name. You must turn in the money and/or any certificates not sold. CASH ONLY ACCEPTED. No checks. This fund raiser is available for the entire school year.
HOW TO GET YOUR STEVI B’S CERTIFICATES:
- At the monthly Booster Meetings (third Tuesday of every month).
- Contact the SBBA Fundraising Chair, Holly Brainard, at fundraising@sprayberryband.com or call 678-860-5878.
Note: Two dollars ($2.00) of each certificate will go into the Sprayberry Band general fund. |
 GOLD FUNDRAISER
Offered to Sprayberry Band families by
A&M Jewelers
4517 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
For more information, contact SBBA Vice President,
Margie Crawford, at vicepresident@sprayberryband.com
A&M Gold Jewelers will purchase your unwanted gold jewelry. Bring your old, mis-matched, broken or just plain ugly gold or platinum jewelry (rings, necklace, pendant, bracelet, earrings) to their store and an agent will assess your gold right there. The value of the gold will then be subtracted from your student’s total band fees. This fund raiser is available for the entire school year.
Really - it’s that easy! During Band Registration in April, and again during the recent Concert Band Registration this month, two different band families paid off their students’ ENTIRE band fees each with only a single ziplock bag of old gold!
Bring your gold to A&M Jewelers any time. Be sure to tell them you are a SHS Band Member! |
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8. Sprayberry Band Calendar of Events
To get the most up-to-date version of the Band calendar
click here to view the calendar in a pdf file on the band web site.
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