MVHS Bands - Summer Edition #2

All dates you see below are on the calendar located on our website.

Each event below has a label on which group is participating.

(MB = Marching Band) (SB = Symphonic Band) (CB = Concert Band) (JB1 = Jazz Band 1) (JB2 = Jazz Band 2) (PE = Percussion Ensemble) (PB = Pep Band) (IP = Indoor Percussion) (WG = Winter Guard) (P/G = Parent/Guardians)

(MB) DCI Show - Tuesday, July 9 - 6pm-10pm

• We just need a couple more volunteers for our concessions stand -- please click the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ABAE2FA3FC1-50183214-dciconcessions#/
• Students in our marching program will be given priority for free tickets to attend. Reserve your ticket HERE no later than Sunday, July 7th by the end of the day.
  
• Non-student tickets can be purchased here: https://www.dci.org/events/2024-northwest-youth-music-games-boise

(MB) Open Band Room #3 - Thursday, July 11 - 3pm-6pm

• Open to marching band students to come and run sectionals/practice/rehearse.

(MB) Car Wash #2 - Saturday, June 13 - 3pm-6pm

• Signup Genius link TBA
• Location: Mountain View High School
• We need a minimum of 20 students... the more the better!
• Funds go into our general marching band budget.
  

(P/G) Summer Parent/Booster Meeting #2 - Thursday, July 11 - 6pm - 7:30pm

• Open to all parents/guardians. We would love to have your attendance!

(MB) Open Band Room #4 - Thursday, July 18 - 3pm-6pm

• Open to marching band students to come and run sectionals/practice/rehearse.

(MB) Leadership/Percussion/Guard Camp - Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

• All Leadership - Mon/Tue - 10am-4pm
• All Leadership - Wed/Thu/Fri - 9am-6pm
• Percussion/Guard - Mon-Fri - 12pm-9pm

(MB) New Marchers Camp - Wednesday, July 24 - Friday, July 26

• On Wednesday -- please arrive between 8:15am-8:45am.
• All new winds marchers - 9am-6pm

(MB) Marching Band Picnic - Saturday, July 27

• All band families are invited - 11am-1pm
• More details about location and RSVP TBA

(MB) Full Camp - Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2

• ALL members -- 8am-6pm

Drum Corps International - Boise Show - July 9th

• Hosted at Mountain View High School
• See more details at the top of the page

• Our band boosters have been working a lot to get money to help fund ALL of our band students. Please consider volunteering for a concession date!
• If you have any questions or are interested in being part of this, please contact our boosters at mtnviewbandboosters@gmail.com

Donate Directly to MVHS Bands - any amount helps!!

• By check made out to MVHS Bands dropped off to Mr. Barro or the front office bookkeeper.
• MySchoolFees -> Show Public Items -> Donation -> MVHS BAND TEAM DONATION

Have a great fundraising opportunity? Contact Mr. Barro at barro.joshua@westada.org!

Students should be doing the following over the summer:

1. Practice their instrument at least 20-30 minutes per day five times out of the week.
2. Go outside!
3. Drink plenty of water and get used to staying hydrated.
4. Exercise or do something active outside for a minimum of 20 minutes. Your body will thank you.
5. Get used to stretching... especially your legs and feet.
6. Spend quality time with their family!
   

Our goal is to have all show music memorized by the end of full camp.

Fact Sheet v1.5 - Click HERE

Below, you will find the due dates for all fees (season member fee and trip fees). These can paid all at once if desired.

Member Fee Payment #1 - $75 - Overdue (Tuesday, April 30)

Member Fee Payment #2 - $100 - Due on Wednesday, July 24 for Percussion/Color Guard/Leadership/New Members OR Monday, July 29 for Returning Members

Member Fee Payment #3 - $75 - Due on Thursday, August 15 for ALL Members

Trip #1 (Utah) Fee Payment #1 - $105 - Due Friday, September 6

Trip #1 (Utah) Fee Payment #2 - $105 - Due Friday, September 20

Trip #2 (Burley) Fee Payment - $45 - Due Friday, October 4

• Pay via MySchoolFees (can be located as a public item or student item -- the fees listed above will be made available on MySchoolFees by July 20th)
• Check (made out to MVHS Bands)
• Cash (in a sealed envelope with the student's name on it)

During the summertime, checks or cash can be turned into Nicole DeMarco, our school bookkeeper, during business hours (8am-2pm). If turned in to the bookkeeper, please make sure she knows it is going towards Marching Band and ask for a receipt to bring back to Mr. Barro.

We have a big trip planned for 2025 going down to California!

Our current dates are set for Wednesday, April 2 through Sunday, April 6, 2025.

This will include University visits (UNLV, Cal State Long Beach, and UCLA) as well as Disneyland/California Adventure, Medieval Times, and potentially an LA Philharmonic Concert featuring John Williams music conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and John Williams himself!

This trip is open only to Symphonic Band, Jazz I, and Percussion Ensemble students that are in the class year-round. Students joining any of the classes at 2nd semester will not be eligible for this trip.

Current Trip Estimate: $850

The $50 deposit paid at the end of last school year applies towards the current trip estimate.