Band Buzz: August 6, 2023
Fees and Food
Deadlines and Socials
This is it for band fees and ordering food for demo night week. We're getting closer to our 1st social fundraiser so please send out requests to family and businesses. All the info you should need are below.
Volunteers Needed
Big shout out to all of our mum makers and popsicle posse. We filled all of our volunteer slots. Awesome!!
Rock-A-Thon (Aug 11th) Organizer: Alice McCoy
We'll need parent volunteers for many activities August 11th so save the date. Setup starts at 4pm. We'll need help with:
-Setup
-Food/drink servers
-Game facilitators
-Cleanup
We will need lots of help to pull this event together. Stay for just 1 shift or more than 1.
Click here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eadaa2aa0fac61-rockathon#/
More Rock-A-Thon info below.
Uniform Distribution (Aug 14th-17th) Organizer: Erin Harris
Marching Uniforms will be distributed August 14-17 (Monday-Thursday) from 4:00-5:30. We need 5 volunteers to help each day (volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:45). On Monday, we will start with the smaller/taller students and Seniors first. Then we will work through Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman until everyone has a uniform assigned to them.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C45ACAA23A0F58-marching
On these afternoons, we will be handing out different sizes of the marching bibbers (the overalls) and shakos (the hats) to the kids for them to try on. Once they find a bibber that fits, we will help them adjust the pant length. Don’t worry, this DOES NOT involve any sewing - the pant lengths are self-adjusting using snaps on the inside bottom of the pant legs. After the pant lengths have been adjusted, we will need to iron the bottom edge to set the hem. Again, don’t worry - the pant material is easy to work with and the bottom edge will be easy to set with a quick press. We will likely be through with handing out the bibbers to all the grade levels by Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon will probably just be for ironing, so anyone volunteering on Thursday will need to bring an iron. After the bibbers are all assigned and pressed, the students will take them home to keep for the duration of marching season. Washing instructions will be provided later so the students can wash their uniforms at home.
Marching uniform distribution is not as complicated as it sounds, but it does require several volunteers each day, so if you can help please let me know. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Erin Harris
Uniform Chair
832-722-8899
Demo Night BBQ (Aug 18th) Organizer: Teresa Shurtz
Our BBQ dinner for demo night will need desserts and helpers.
BBQ Volunteer Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4AC23AAFB6-band1
BBQ Dessert Sign Up:
From the Directors:
The first week of summer band and color guard camp was a tremendous success! The students are working hard, making friends, and our 2023 production “Fantastique” is off and running!
Monday, August 7-Thursday August 10
Full Band 7 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 8
Equipment Night 6 pm – 8 pm
Friday August 11
Full Band 7 am-noon
5 pm – 11 pm Rock-a-Thon!!! (check in starts at 4 pm)
-Band Hall will open at 6:30 am. Please plan on arriving by 6:45 so that we can start rehearsal on time.
- Wear athletic shorts, a white t-shirt for winds and percussion, a red t-shirt for color guard, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, and proper tennis shoes!
- Bring your WATER JUG, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, instrument, mouthpiece, reeds, and music that was passed out in June. We will be outside from 7 am- 10 am, and then inside in the AC the rest of the day. Musicians will break out into small sectionals from 10:30-noon, and color guard will go inside and continue to work on fundamentals and choreography during this time.
- Lunch will be from noon until 1:30 pm. You can bring a sack lunch, or students who drive can go home or to a nearby restaurant. You are given 1.5 hours so that you do not have to rush, so please stay close by and stay safe!
- 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm we will be in larger sections inside working on music. Color Guard will continue working inside on fundamentals and choreography.
- PLEASE DO NOT EAT ANY DAIRY PRIOR TO MORNING REHEARSALS (i.e. NO milk, yogurt, etc). Dairy + Heat/Humidity is not a good mix.
- Make sure you eat breakfast prior to rehearsal. You will need lots of energy to get through the rehearsals! NO ENERGY DRINKS!
- DRINK LOTS OF WATER PRIOR to the start of each day
A Look Ahead:
August 14-17: Full summer band from 4 pm – 8 pm
August 18: Marching Band demo and BBQ dinner. Parents, come join us and see what we have been doing for three weeks!
August 25: First football game and halftime performance at Challenger Columbia Stadium!
BAND GOOGLE CALENDAR: The most up to date rehearsal/performance schedule can be found on the band google calendar. You can access it via our booster website at: https://www.clhsband.org/calendar.html
Please scroll to the bottom and click on the “+googlecalendar” button to push it to your smartphone.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Band Fees Due by August 8th!
2023 – 2024 Mandatory Falcon Marching Band Fees due August 8th, 2023
Marching Band and Color Guard
- Uniform $244
- Activity $320
- Contest Meals $67
- Total: $631
Other Activity Students (ie not marching or color guard)
- Activity Fee $320
- Total: $320
Pay fees and order game meals here: https://form.jotform.com/231334687827162
Payment Options (INCLUDE STUDENT'S NAME ON ALL TRANSACTIONS)
-Zelle to treasurer@clhsband.org or PayPal/Credit Card
New students bring proof of purchase to Equipment night if paid after 8/6/23
Returning students pay full amount online by 8/8/23
-Check payable to FBBC
New students bring check to Equipment night
Returning students can put check for full amount in booster mailbox in band hall by 8/8/23
-Cash (exact amount)
New and returning students bring exact amount to Equipment night
-Financial Assistance
New and returning students can resolve on Equipment night
Pick Up Equipment Night August 8th (Corrected hours)
When: Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 6pm-8pm
Where: Clear Lake High School Commons
Who: All band and color guard members
This form collects student information and gives parents an opportunity to join the booster club, volunteer, and purchase game day meals and BBQ dinners. It also collects mandatory activity, uniform, and contest meal fees. There is an option to pay online or pay by cash or check during Equipment Night.
Many of the committee chairs have already committed to being there that evening to make the process go smoothly. However, we need additional volunteers to serve in key roles such as cashiers, greeters, and floaters. If you are able to help, please contact Joy King (treasurer@clhsband.org)
WHAT IS "PICK UP YOUR EQUIPMENT" NIGHT?
Pick Up Your Equipment Night is for picking up any band items ordered and paid for at the end of the last school year (shoes, heat uniform, practice shirts, gloves, music folders, lyres, etc.). Additionally, you will be able to pay the Band Activity Fee and purchase items from the Falcon Band Booster Club (FBBC). These items include game meals, contest meals, booster club membership, spirit items, and tickets for the BBQ following the preview show. It is also an opportunity to find ways to help the booster club make a difference in the Clear Lake Band and Color Guard programs.
Note: SHOW T-SHIRTS ARE AVILABLE FOR PICKUP. Uniform distribution will begin on August 14th (see volunteer listing above).
WHO NEEDS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT?
At a minimum, all Band and Color Guard parents need to attend, even if your student is designated as an "other activity student." Students attending are optional. Make sure you fill out the online form ahead of time since you will need their input!
If you are a returning student with no equipment to pick up AND you paid online or put a check for the full amount in the booster mailbox in the band hall, then you do not need to attend Equipment Night.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE SPIRIT WEAR?
Falcon band and Color Guard spirit wear such as chaperone polos, hoodies, jackets, bling shirts, decals, and yard signs can be purchased at Equipment Night or during the BBQ Dinner.
WHAT ABOUT OTHER ACTIVITY STUDENTS?
Other activity students who are not attending ANY of the practices, football games, or contests are not required to purchase items from the Pick Up Your Equipment Night, but we do ask that they fill out the online form and pick up band items they ordered on-line (if any). Also, all "other activity" students are invited to participate in Rock-a-thon, so you might want to stop at that table to ask questions or drop off gift card donations.
I HAVE TWO STUDENTS IN BAND. DO I HAVE TO FILL OUT TWO SETS OF FORMS?
Yes. It will take a few extra minutes, but we need a record of the Information, Game Meals, and fees for each student. You can fill out just one of the Membership, Volunteer, and BBQ Forms and then leave them blank in your other student's form.
WHAT IF I CAN'T PAY THE BAND ACTIVITY FEE?
The majority of activities in CCISD have an activity fee. If you have a financial hardship, contact one of the directors in advance to address your situation. Then on that evening, you can ask one of the directors to sign a waiver before you reach the cashier's table.
Rock-A-Thon August 11th
When: Friday, August 11th, 2023 5pm-11pm (4pm setup for volunteers)
Where: Clear Lake High School Commons
Who: All band and color guard members
Just a few days left until the most rockin’ party of the year! Remember all Band and Color Guard members are welcome and encouraged to attend this lock-in! It’s a dual social and fundraising activity!!
What to Bring
- “Rocking” chair: rolling office chair; each team/section is required to have 1 chair that rolls
- Optional items: video games and consoles, TV/monitors, candy/snacks, movies
Donations: Students are encouraged to turn in donations of cash and/or checks in the Band Hall. Online donations are also accepted but may take a day or 2 to post.
*** Please make sure all online donations are submitted by 8/10/2023.
*** We also need gift cards for door prizes. Please consider donating $5-$10 gift cards from your favorite businesses.
Click here to donate online: https://form.jotform.com/231476489478171
- $75: Entry
- $100: Drink tickets
- $150: Chick-Fil-A nuggets
- $250+: Chance to dunk Mr. Pearce in a dunk tank (each $50 increment receives more chances to dunk); dunking will take place between 6-8pm.
- $500+: chance to win Amazon gift card -AND- chance to dunk “Larry the Truck Driver” in the dunk tank (each $100 increment receives more chances to dunk)
Events: Team and Individual games to earn points towards the Falcon Gold Cup Trophy! Which team/section will be the first to win this most prestigious honor?
Students, click here to form teams of 10-15 members: https://forms.office.com/r/RKxn8au9mA
Rules
- No R-rated movies or M-rated games.
- No weapons, drugs or alcohol.
- This event is exclusively for band and color guard members.
- There must be someone from your team sitting in your chair for the first 10 minutes of every hour.
- It’s a lock-in! You are here to party all night until 11:00pm!!!
- Drinks will be on sale throughout the night for $1.
Volunteers for Rock-a-thon: We will need lots of help to pull this event together. Stay for just 1 shift or more than 1.
Click here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eadaa2aa0fac61-rockathon#/
Demo Night & BBQ
When: Friday, August 18th, 2023 6:30pm-8pm
Where:
- Demo: Practice field at Krueger Field
- Dinner: Clear Lake High School Commons after demo (approx. 7:15pm)
Who: All family members
Please come join us August 18th and let’s reconnect as a band family! Come see what your student has learned so far at Summer Band Camp, get a sneak peek at our Fall marching show and the opportunity to ‘march’ with your student.. The demo will be held at Krueger Field starting at 6:30 pm. Please wear comfortable clothes for the warm weather.
Then come into the cool, air conditioned Lake High School Commons to mingle and meet your fellow band families. Red River BBQ will cater a baked potato dinner. Your choice of pulled pork, smoked turkey or plain potato with all the toppings (sour cream, cheese, jalapenos, butter, pickles, onions and bread). A variety of dessert will also be provided and your choice of drinks (water, unsweet tea, sweet tea and lemonade).
Choice 1- $15 per pulled pork baked potato
Choice 2 - $15 per smoked turkey baked potato meal
Choice 3 - $10 per plain baked potato meal
Order on-line via E-night jotform, in person at E-night on August 8th OR turn in hardcopy form with payment in the black band mailbox (outside Director’s office). No sales at the door!
Please help us make this a success by donating dessert and/or volunteering for the dinner.
BBQ Volunteer Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4AC23AAFB6-band1
BBQ Dessert Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4AC23AAFB6-clhs1
Summer Band BBQ Chair, Teresa Shurtz
713-870-2198
Buzz Contributions
If you would like to contribute to the Band Buzz, please contact the appropriate committee or board member. They can send fully edited information to the following e-mail address: VP@clhsband.org . The deadline for submissions is midnight each Wednesday night.
Thank you,
Christopher Hare