Welcome back everyone! After a few crazy snow days and some relaxing break, we are now getting back into the concert season of band. If you have any questions regarding our schedules and upcoming events, please check the website or email the directors.

• Finals will be happening January 11th and 12th at RHS.
• All-State Band auditions are right around the corner! If your child is planning on auditioning on January 13th and 14th. Make sure you are checking in our their progress. This is a very prestigious event and should not be taken lightly. If students need extra help, have them reach out to either director to schedule a time for lessons.
• Pep Band will begin on January 12th. Each student can sign up on google classroom using sign-up genius and must attend at least 4 games to earn their credit. Check the website for dates and schedule changes.
• The next BPA meeting will be on January 18th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Prairie West Library. This is open to any parent wanting to know more about our program and the ongoings throughout the year.
• Jazz I will be traveling to Northern State University on January 19th for their first jazz competition. Schedule and information is posted here.
• Solo and ensemble contest will be happening on January 31st. See below in the newsletter for more information regarding this event.

On January 31st, our region will be hosting their annual solo and ensemble contest held at Augustana University. The students have been working hard to prepare both in and out of class for this. All of the students have something prepared, and will either be participating in this or performing their selections in class. Each student has chosen to be in a small group, or to perform alone in a solo setting. Those who will be going to Augustana will be listed within the schedule.

The purpose of this contest is to improve the overall musicianship of each student and teach them to work individually or within a group setting. It is a crucial part of their musical education, so we have made it required. We have encouraged students who are not ready to perform in front of a judge to stay back and work within lessons at school with a director to earn any makeup work that would be needed.

More information and scheduling will be coming as soon as possible.

Turn grocery shopping and gas purchasing into money for your band student's account. For every $100 in Hy-Vee Gift Cards purchased get $4.75 deposited into your band student's account.

Here's how it works:

1. Drop your order in the Hy-Vee box.* (Order forms can be found below).

2. Use your cards at Hy-Vee as if they were cash.

3. A monthly deposit if made into your band student's account equal to 4.75% of your purchased cards.

It's THAT easy!

This is a great way for grandparents, family and friends who want to help enhance your student's music education. Gift cards can be used at any Hy-Vee store and Dollar Fresh Market in Tea, SD.

For more information, please contact Melissa Roerig (605-940-1418)

All workers will receive credits per shift toward your student account. Dates are available for shifts through the end of the year. Sign up here, or for questions contact sfrhsband@gmail.com

Thrivent Choice lets eligible Thrivent members recommend where they feel Thrivent should distribute some of its annual outreach funding by choosing from thousands of enrolled churches and nonprofit organizations nationwide, including the Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School Band Parent Association.

If you haven't yet participated in Thrivent Choice but would like to learn more about participating, visit this link, or contact your Thrivent Financial representative.

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ALL band parents are HIGHLY encouraged to attend the monthly Band Parents Association meetings! The RHS BPA provides the fundraising dollars and volunteer support that are ESSENTIAL to helping our childresn have sucessful band experiences. BPA meetings are held monthly and are open to ALL BAND families. Show your support for your student and the entire band program at RHS! We have MANY leadership roles to fill for next year.

The next BPA meeting will be November 16th @ 6:00 pm at the Prairie West Library.

The Band Parent Association is looking for to fill the following positions (and more!) for spring semester of 2023 and the next school year 2023-2024. Can you help? Contact the directors.

-Vice President

-Secretary

-Member-at-Large

-Freshmen Booster Club Rep

-Gift Giving Coordinator (Senior Nights)

-Marching Band Fall Clinic

These meetings are a great place to start to get involved

• We are already planning for support for the 2023 Marching Band Season and 2023-2024 Band Trip Fundraising. We need You!!!
• If you are interested in any of the open positions, please come to the BPA meeting to express your interest and get more information on the role. If you are unable to make the next meeting your interest can be emailed to the sfrhsband@gmail.com account

For a list of elected officials and leadership team members, please visit our website or click here.

Email: Nicole.Decker@k12.sd.us
Website: rhsband.org
Location: 6600 West 41st Street, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 6053622860
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Twitter: @riderbands