May Band Notes
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Welcome to May and congrats to us!
Congrats to Avon Lake City Schools for being recognized for Outstanding Support of Music Education!!!!!
Another round of applause goes to everyone who participated in the Spring Musical! We received 13 nominations for the Dazzles Awards! This is an honor that has NEVER happened! Congratulations!!!!
Make sure to check the Band app for all upcoming events! We have a handful of events that we all must be prepared for and WE NEED YOUR HELP! Click on the button below to help volunteer for: The "Pops" Concert, and Memorial Day Parade! Click below and sign up today!!
A HUGE Thank you to all who participated in any way with the Mattress Sale! We sold more than last year! Congratulations!!!
Also, The Band app calendar (or the Google Calendar on the Website) is updated for ALL next year! Yes, there may be some little tweaking here and there but it is set so check it out! Also, click on the event and the details for the event are there!
Scott Lang Leadership (REQUIRED of our student leaders for next season)
On June 5 in the PAC from 5:30-8pm, the Avon Lake Marching Shoremen will be hosting a required leadership training. Scott Lang (not Ant Man) is an amazing Leadership Training Speaker who has inspired thousands of students for leadership in Band and he is coming here! You can check out his website by clicking the button below. This event IS REQUIRED and if you cannot attend, you may not become a leader for the Marching Shoremen for the 2024-2025 season. Mark your calendars today!!!!
May Calendar
Mark your calendars! We are doing a fundraiser in May with Big M Pizza!!!!!
That's right! All you have to do is go to Big M Pizzeria on May 6, order anything for item off of their menu and 20% will go to the Band! You don't need to mention the band or anything! SPREAD THE WORD and get all of Avon Lake to order Big M's and support our program!
We are also having a very simple donation fundraiser in which students will with Winning Edge fundraising (Mr. Brunger has been working with them for 13 years now) and all students have to do is share the information (donate to the band!) through text, email, and social media to family and friends outside of Avon Lake! It's that simple! Any questions, Ask Mr. Brunger through the Band app.
Look ahead 👀 by checking the Band app calendar!
The 2024 Marching schedule is in the Band app calendar!! Check it out!!
There have been some questions about summer rehearsals. Click HERE to know more about what our summer rehearsals in detail!
Did you also know in the Band app calendar, you can click on each event and see all details about the event?! Check it out!
OMEA All-State Auditions!
Heads up to all!
Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) will be hosting their All-State Honor Band Auditions soon! I highly encourage everyone in this program to take a look of what is required and really think about auditioning! If you have any questions, please ask Mr. B. and also see the attachment below ⤵️ The deadline is May 31!!!!!
EVERYONE JOIN THE BAND APP!
Since June, we have been using the Band app as our main communication with each other in the HS Band Family. If you are not using the Band app, please download the app, create a free account and join using this link https://band.us/n/afad9cZdf303a
Make sure to add your cell number in your profile to get missed notifications!⬇️ (see 1:12 for managing your profile!!!)
Anyone interested in marching in the Macy's Great American Marching Band????
Want an awesome marching band experience?! Check this out!
The Summer Symposium is a wonderful opportunity for everyone in marching band to increase their skills in all aspects of the Marching Arts. We have had students attend this in the past and they have had nothing but GREAT things to say about it. Check it out! The Band Aids offer scholarships for events like this as well!
Akron U and Phantom Regiment are hosting a Field Commander and Color Guard camp!
Summer Camps at Akron U!
Meet a Pro!
Listening to professional musicians is an essential process for MS and HS Musicians. Much like HS Athletes, they know and try to pattern these professionals. This month we are meeting Jeanne Baxtresser, a bio of her is HERE. She is the
Pg. 6 of our Handbook, Band Mission Statement and Expectations
Get physically ready for marching season!!
Marching Health has made it their mission to have every member in the Marching Arts to be physically ready to have a successful and injury free season. I HIGHLY encourage everyone to watch, and workout with these videos! We don't want anyone on the sitting on the sidelines!