1. Uniform Fittings - ONLY 2 DATES LEFT
November 30 - Concert Band Class Students
December 7 - Any band student not yet fitted...LAST DATE

Uniform fittings have been scheduled for all band students enrolled in Symphonic I, Symphonic II, Concert Band and Jazz Band so they are ready for the upcoming Concert Band performances in December.

All fittings will be held in the B/A Ticket Building from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

See schedule list below for your student's individual fitting time

Monday – November 30 = Concert Band

Monday – December 7 = Anyone who has not been fitted (6:00 - 8:00 pm)

UNIFORM CLEANING FEE...PLEASE NOTE:

$5.00 cleaning fee will be collected at uniform fittings.*
(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

SPECIAL NOTE: Our records indicate that approximately 12 students still have their uniform that was issued to them last year. Please have your uniform cleaned and in order. You will not be assigned another uniform, unless the one at home does not fit.

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.

Jazz & Percussion Concert
Thursday, December 3, 2009
SHS Theatre – 7:00 pm

Winter Concert
Sym I, Sym II and Concert Band
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Piedmont Baptist Church – 7:00 pm * Reception to follow

3. GEORGIA TECH CONCESSIONS
ONLY 2 BASKETBALL GAMES 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

4. 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

5. Winter Guard Schedule

For more info on Winter Guard contact SBBA Guard Liaison Holly Brainard at

colorguard@sprayberryband.com

6. 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.

7. 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.