2-10-25 Newsletter

Announcements

District Honor Band Weekend

Congratulations to 24 Haynes Academy musicians, who performed Sunday with the District Six Honor Bands!  All of the groups sounded wonderful, and we all enjoyed some great music and making new friends from across the area.

A special congratulations goes out to David Russo, who received the Marty Hurley Percussion Award as the Outstanding Percussionist for our District!

Congratulations again to all of our musicians for a great weekend and an outstanding concert!

Marching Band Pictures

We will be taking Marching Band pictures during our after-school rehearsal block this Tuesday Feb. 11.  Please make sure that your student brings their SOLID BLACK PANTS, SOLID BLACK SHOES, AND SOLID BLACK SOCKS.  Also, they should polish and clean up their instruments, so they look extra nice in the pictures :)

You may download the order form and more information here.

Marching Band Uniform Requirements

Thank you to all of our students who came to be sized for their Marching Band uniform jacket this week!  We have nearly all of our students sized, and we will look better than ever as we march this year!

All students must have SOLID BLACK PANTS, SOLID BLACK SHOES, AND SOLID BLACK SOCKS to march in the parade.  No other options are acceptable.  We will again be marching with the Krewe of Mad Hatters on Saturday Feb. 22.  This gives everyone two weeks to secure the necessary uniform.  Please contact Mr. Phelan with questions or concerns.

Water

We are once again collecting water as we prepare for the parade and practices.  Feel free to drop off a case of bottled water at your convenience, and thanks for helping to keep our students hydrated!

Parade Chaperones

Please sign up via this form if you would like to chaperone this year's parade.  We'll be marching with the Krewe of Mad Hatters on Sat. Feb. 22.  Parade Chaperone Sign-up 2024-25 

Also, we would like to invite a few of our 6th Grade band students to walk with us in the parade, carrying our Haynes Academy Band Banner!  (Students will wear their school bottoms along with our Haynes Band sweatshirt or t-shirt.). If your student is interested in this opportunity, please email Mr. Phelan.

Band Parents' Group

Our first meeting was very productive!  Congratulations to Mrs. Sarah Lauten, who put a ton of time and effort into organizing this group.  We are looking forward to growing this organization to help suypport our amazing students.

Please complete this form to be added to future activities of our (temporarily unofficial) Haynes Band Boosters:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpXMiO_7FRnrqWgjjJS4dAZWjcGnta0LDqyaaOO2JTSS0RXg/viewform?usp=sharing

For more information, please email Haynesbandparents@gmail.com. (New Email Address). All are welcome.   

Jefferson Parish Honor Bands

For the first time in over twenty years, Jefferson Parish Music Educators will be hosting the Jefferson Parish Honor Bands!  Students were invited to sign up, and then selected from Band Director nominations, and we made sure to include students from every school that chose to participate.  Please see those rosters below. The Jefferson Parish Honor Bands will rehearse and perform on Saturday Feb. 15 at Riverdale High School (schedule linked below).

Junior High JP Honor Band Final Roster

Senior High JP Honor Band Final Roster

Honor Band Welcome Letter

Taste and Tunes Spring Concert

We have scheduled our annual Taste and Tunes Spring Concert for Sunday April 6 2025, with set-up the day before.  Watcn for more information soon!

New Orleans Piano Institute

We are happy to share that applications are now open for the 2025 New Orleans Piano Institute, which will take place from July 19-27, 2025! The application deadline is March 15. Financial Assistance is available. 

The New Orleans Piano Institute (NOPI) is an international, award-winning, intensive solo performance program for advanced and intermediate college, high school, and junior high school pianists. The 2025 NOPI participants will receive lessons, master classes, attend lectures, discussions, guest artists recitals, and perform in the Showcase Recital. In addition this year participants may enter the 2025 NOPI Solo and Concerto Competitions. 

Applications and more information can be found here: https://masno.org/new-orleans-piano-institute/

Haynes Band to Host Visiting Musicians

The Haynes Band will play host to students from Calabasas High School, from Calabasas, CA on Friday March 28!  We're still working out the final details, but we are looking forward to meeting and sharing music with our guests (and maybe even lunch :)

After School Practices

It is imperative that students attend every rehearsal of the Haynes Band.  Conflicts should be discussed with Mr. Phelan in advance, so we can attempt to work out the best solution.  Thank you for your cooperation.  (Don't forget to use the Absence Request Form to let us know that you will be missing.)

Tuesday will be Marching Band music.

Thursday will be Concert Band music.

Also, after school practices will still end at 5:30.

Jazz Band

We'll hold Jazz Band practices on Wednesdays after school until 5:30 pm.  We invite any interested members of the Haynes Band program to participate.

Calendar

Please refer to our Calendar for a complete list of activities.  Our Calendar is the most up-to-date information we have available.

Morning and Afternoon Procedures

Students may drop off their instruments in the Band Room before school, and pick them up at the end of the day.   Students may not loiter in the Band Room before school.

Band Fee

The Haynes Academy Band charges a $30 annual fee, which covers the purchase of music, transportation, etc.  This fee has been posted to student accounts.  Please contact Mr. Phelan with questions or concerns.

Student Information Form

We ask all parents to fill out the Student Information Form on our website, to continue to receive our weekly-ish email newsletters.  This will also allow you to include additional email addresses as needed.  Thanks!

Closing

Please visit our Calendar for all the latest updates, and feel free to contact Mr. Phelan at any time with questions or concerns.  We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Mr. Phelan