Eagle Band Family Newsletter
November, 2023
There is a LOT of information here, yet ALL of it pertains directly to our awesome band family! Please take plenty of time to read through the entire document as there are helpful links and resources throughout!
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In this issue:
- High School News (LNHS)
- Middle School News (HMS, SVMS)
- Boosters/Fundraising Update
- Upcoming Performances/Events
- Director Wish List
- Senior Spotlight
- Upcoming Auditions/Opportunities/Camps/etc.
- Directors Do Things, Too!
- Contact Information and Helpful Links
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1. High School News (LNHS)
All-District Band (HS)
Screaming Eagles at Cameron Marchfest
Color Guard
Drumline
Awards
Field Trip!
2. Middle School News (HMS/SVMS)
All-District Band (MS)
Middle School Winter Guard
HMS Pep Band
3. Band Boosters, Fundraising, and Student Financial Accounts (SFAs)
Band Boosters
The Liberty North Band Boosters are a group of parent/guardian/supportive adult volunteers, organized to:
- Support the students, directors, staff, and families.
- Create a sense of community and encourage parent/guardian and student engagement in band and guard activities.
- Raise funds to financially support band and guard programs.
- Promote the program within the community.
The Boosters support ALL of our Band Family, grades 6-12.
Please contact Booster President Amy Konkle with questions, ideas, or to find out ways to get involved! libertynorthband@gmail.com. Please see section 9 of this newsletter ("Contact Information") for information on joining their Remind messaging group!
Meeting Dates (all at 7:00 p.m. in the LNHS Band Room)
Monday, November 13 (DATE CHANGE)
Monday, December 4
Monday, January 8
Monday, February 5
Monday, March 4
Monday, April 1
Check the band website for updates/changes!
Fundraising
Student Financial Accounts (SFAs)
Student Financial Accounts (SFAs)
Click here to view a detailed explanation of the SFAs. This was the policy originally approved by the district, but currently is undergoing revision by the Boosters and Directors.
Click here to submit parent/guardian contact information for your student(s). Information submitted through this form will only be used by Band Boosters to communicate Student Financial Account (SFA) balance and reimbursement information.
Click here to access the form used to request usage/transfer of SFA funds.
Questions? Please contact Booster President Amy Konkle (libertynorthband@gmail.com), or one of our Co-Treasurers Julianne Hemphill or Crissy Patterson (lnbandtreasurer@gmail.com).
Spirit Wear
Concession Stands
4. Recent/Upcoming LNHS, HMS, and/or SVMS Performances
- TBA - MSHSAA post-season football games (possible: 11/10, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2)
- Wed.-Sat., 11/8-11 - LNHS Musical ("Wizard of Oz")
- Mon., 11/13 - Booster Meeting (7:00 p.m.) --DATE CHANGE--
- Sat., 12/2 - All-State Band auditions (for HS students who earn a spot in All-District Band)
- Mon., 12/4 - Booster Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
- Tues., 12/5 - HMS Band/LPS Honor Symphony Concerts at LNHS (6:30 p.m. Honor Symphony, 7:00 pm. HMS Bands)
- Wed., 12/6 - SVMS Band Concert at SVMS (7:00 p.m.)
- Thurs., 12/7 - HS All-District Band rehearsal (4:00-7:00 p.m. at LSHS)
- Fri., 12/8 - HS All-District Band rehearsal (4:00-9:00? p.m. at LSHS)
- Sat., 12/9 - MS and HS All-District Band rehearsals and performances
- Tues., 12/12 - LNHS Band Concert at LNHS (7:00 p.m.)
- Sat., 12/16 - LN Guard hosting "Bingo With the Grinch" at LNHS (more info coming soon)
5. Wish List
- New Eagle Band attire for the Directors/Coaches/Staff - Help us dress for success! (We cannot use our school budget money for this, so we would welcome funding for new polo shirts, matching staff jackets, hats, etc.)
- Batteries - 9V, AAA, AA (You would be surprised how many of these we burn through in a year!) - Cost varies by unit
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- Recruitment wristbands, stickers, candy, etc. - Cost varies by unit (contact Kelsee.Gardner@lps53.org to help with bracelets and/or stickers!)
- Gift cards - The Boosters/Directors can always use gift cards to local stores to benefit students for trips, special events, performances, equipment, etc. (e.g., Walmart, Target, Hy-Vee, Price Chopper, Amazon, etc.)
- Vending machine for LNHS band room (to include reeds, oil, marching gloves, flip folder pages, etc.) - Cost unknown
- Semi trailer for transporting instruments, uniforms, etc. - Cost unknown
- Scholarship funding for HMS/SVMS/LNHS students - specifically, funds for summer band camps, honor ensemble participation, private lessons fees, etc. (These are NOT currently in place, so we would be looking for someone to help create them AND acquire ongoing funding for them.)
- Korg TM-60BK Tuner/Metronome Combo - approx. $30 each (goal = 25 units)
- New 6' silver flag poles for the guard - approx. $500-600 for 30 poles
- Two tarp carts for winter guard floor tarps - approx. $250 each
6. Senior Spotlight
Aaron Reibenstein
Favorite band memory - "My favorite memory was my first football game I performed in, and seeing the student section hold a sign that said 'shut up, the band is playing.' And, right after that, hearing them cheer during the little drumline performance."
Something interesting/unique about me - "I'm probably too interested in politics and law."
Accomplishments/accolades/awards - "I got silver at state for my snare solo."
Other Info - "I couldn't have done band if it wasn't for the people in drumline with me."
Shayla Leski
Instrument(s)/Equipment - Flute and piano
Favorite band memory - "My favorite band memory was last year when the Wind Symphony had the opportunity to attend MMEA! That was a once in a lifetime experience that was so exhilarating; I will never forget how it felt to perform there!"
Something interesting/unique about me - "I love trying many different things! I love finding different hobbies or trying out new clubs/activities and I always want to be involved in a multitude of events!"
Accomplishments/accolades/awards - "I've won exemplary ratings multiple times for solos and ensembles at music festival!"
Dylan Abernathy
Favorite guard memory - "Going to Orlando and having fun with my band friends"
Something interesting/unique about me - "I love fishing and playing basketball when I'm not at school."
Accomplishments/accolades/awards - "I attended the UMKC Honor band 3 times, got an exemplary rating at Solo and Ensemble 3 times, and played in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony for 2 years and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra for 2."
7. Upcoming Auditions/Camps/Workshops/Performance Opportunities
Missouri All-State Band (High School)
Missouri All-State Band auditions (for all who earned a spot in the All-District Band and/or alternate status) will occur on Sat., Dec. 2 at Columbia Hickman High School.
Check out this YouTube channel from MU for audition help and examples.
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Northwinds Symphonic Band Young Artist Concerto Competition
The Northwinds Symphonic Band has an annual Concerto Competition for students in grades 9-12. The winner of this competition not only gets to perform with this semi-professional band on one of their concerts, but they also win a cash prize of $1,000.00! (Dr. Doss has had 4 former students win this competition over the years, though I take ZERO credit for their success in this event! I say this only to let you know it is VERY possible to win!)
Information may be found here. Deadline is January 24, 2024.
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Northland Symphony Youth Orchestra and Sinfonia
www.northlandsymphony.org/youth
Youth Symphony of Kansas City
Fountain City Youth Brass Academy
8. Directors Do Things, Too!
Mr. Dragen and the SJSO
Dr. Doss Judges Marching Bands
Mr. Dragen Runs Sound
Wizard of Oz
9. Contact Information and Helpful Links
LNHS Band Website - libertynorthband.org
- LNHS Concert Band (all grades) - @ln2hr2324
- LNHS Seniors - @lnband24
- LNHS Juniors - @lnband25
- LNHS Sophomores - @lnband26
- LNHS Freshmen - @lnband27
- LNHS Varsity Guard - @lnvguard
Remind Codes for Band Boosters
- 23-24 Juniors, Seniors - @lnhsbandb2
- 23-24 Sophomores - @lnhsbb2026
- 23-24 Freshmen - @lnhsbb2027
- 23-24 8th Grade - @lnhsbb2028
Band Directors
Mr. Fuller
LNHS Wind Symphony
Screaming Eagles Marching Band
Screaming Eagles Drumline and Percussion Ensemble
Screaming Eagles Pep Band
Screaming Eagles Jazz Band
LNHS Musical Pit Orchestra Director
Email: Michaelshane.Fuller@lps53.org
Website: libertynorthband.org
Phone: (816) 736-5500 (2259)
Dr. Doss
Instrumental Music
LNHS, HMS, SVMS
LPS MS Honor Symphony Founder & Conductor
MMEA State Band Vice President
MMEA District #3 President-elect
Email: Justin.Doss@lps53.org
Website: libertynorthband.org
Phone: (816) 736-5500 (2698)
Twitter: @LNDrDoss
Mr. Dragen
Email: Michael.Dragen@lps53.org
Location: Heritage Middle School, Liberty, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 736-5380 (2296)
Ms. Gardner
Email: Kelsee.Gardner@lps53.org
Location: South Valley Middle School, Midjay Drive, Liberty, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 736-7180 (2167)