Archive for July, 2010
Band Camp
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Band Camp – Yes! It really is that time!
NEEDS!
I need anyone who is planning to be at band camp but has NOT sent in their registration to email me ASAP so I can put you in the drill formation. Please don’t “Surprise” me on Wednesday!
I need a parent to check in the students on Wed morning and give them their booklet and instructions
I need someone to pick up ice on Wed. Thurs., Friday and Saturday (from Peachtree Quality Storage on Hwy 9 – it’s FREE)
I need someone to volunteer to bring popsicles on Thursday or Saturday
I need one more bell player (or more) someone with piano skills can do this easily!
I need a couple of band parents or older siblings who would be interested in playing in the “pit” for the games – band camp is not necessary for these positions! There are timpani parts and other miscellaneous percussion parts that we need to cover (no marching required) Uniforms would be optional – we just need to have the parts covered. Any volunteers????
What to bring to Band Camp:
Sack lunch – Wed, Thurs, Friday
Water bottle – daily
Hat – ALL students should wear a hat – it’s going to be a HOT, HOT Band Camp!
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Umbrella if you wish
Instrument (yes, I really have to write this in) Music – flip folder – folding music stand Tennis shoes (with socks)
What NOT to bring -
Flipflops or sandals
Gum
If you bring a cellphone – keep it hidden and silent (except during lunch break or after rehearsals)
PARENTS – please pick up your students on time!!
CFAF Marching Band Camp 2010 – July 28, 29, 30, 31 at Midway Park! Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9:00 to 3:00; Sat – 9:00 to noon
Help needed
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
HELP WANTED – please look through the following and see if you are available to help out in any of these areas this summer
CFAF Marching Band Camp 2010 – July 28, 29. 30. 31 at Midway Park!
• plan games and break times
• put booklets/folios together
• re-do the Band Booklet.
Communications/Public Relations (this would be an ongoing task throughout the year)
• writing thank you notes to folks like Midway who let us have camp there
• cards to folks for congratulations (graduation? births? weddings?), to send out sympathy cards when there is a loss
• prayer requests and updating a “list” so we would know if there are specific needs/problems we could be praying about.
Super Shopper
• someone to be in charge of purchases such as plates, decorations, cups, napkins, office supplies, folders, filing stuff, party supplies – etc.
• watch for deals to get the best prices
• maintain a list of needs and folks from different committees could add to it when there was a need
Please contact Susie Rogers ( rogers.susie@gmail.com ) with any help you can offer!
7/13/2010
6/29 Updates – class size limits
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments
Marching Band
Registration and Class size cut-off numbers
Ballet Class
Instrument Rental forms
Marching Band Registration
Band Camp is quickly approaching – please make sure you get your registration forms in before Camp begins (July 28, 29, 30, 31). Remember, there will be some extra fees involved when participating in Marching Band such as black shoes (marching shoes preferred), uniform rental and cleaning, travel to games, etc.
Even if you can’t get the payment in right now, please go ahead and send the registration forms so Mrs. Hayden and Mrs. Farley will know how many students to include in the marching drill formations.
Intermediate Strings and Orchestra:
If you were in Beginning Strings last year and would like to move up to Intermediate Strings you must have completed Book One. If you participated in Intermediate Strings and would like to move into Orchestra then you must have completed Book Two. We do have summer classes available to help you get through these books. Just let Hedy know if you want to work on finishing! hedy4421@aol.com
Class size cut-offs:
Swing Choir – this group will be limited 21 girls (that’s how many dresses we have available) and the spots will go to the first 21 girls who have registered for this class. Late registrations may be able to participate (if space is available) but will be “alternates.” There are two openings for girls and two for boys in the Advanced Swing Choir (recently renamed the “Fire Choir”), these will be filled by audition. Remember, there are often extra fees involved in this class – girls purchase character shoes and rent their dresses each semester – boys may need to purchase or rent costumes.
Beginning Band – We will take the first 25 students who register for this class. Interested students will need to have an instrument and the Essential Elements Book 1 for their instrument.
Beginning Strings – This class will be limited to 20 students. Students need to have an instrument and the Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 for their instruments.
Swing Kids – Will be limited to the first 26 students who register. There may be small fees added for costumes or accessories.
Elementary Chorus – Limited to 30 students
Middle School Chorus – Limited to 40 students
K-2 Chorus – Limited to 20 students
Introductory Ballet Class – This class may be offered if there is enough interest. This would be for beginning students age 3 – 7. Please email Hedy if you have a student who would like to participate. hedy4421@aol.com Class size would be limited to 16. Students will need to purchase shoes, leotards and tights.
Instrument Rental Forms:
If you are using a CFAF instrument or one of Mrs. Farley’s instruments PLEASE fill out an updated (and signed) Instrument Use Agreement Form. The forms are available on our website (if the dates are wrong, please just write in the corrected date).
Christian Fine Arts of Forsyth
www.cfaforsyth.org
6/29/2010