2-3-25 Newsletter

Announcements

District Honor Band Weekend

Congratulations again to all of our students who were accepted into the District Six Honor Bands!  Honor Band weekend is this weekend Jan. 31- Feb. 2 at Tulane University's Dixon Hall, and we invite everyone to come out and hear our amazing students (along with some of the best musicians across South Louisiana).

Students should bring their music, instrument, and a pencil to these rehearsals.  Here is the schedule for the weekend: (note that the Tulane food court does not accept cash, so please plan accordingly).

District Honor Band Weekend Schedule

Band Parents' Group

We're forming a Band Parents' Group for Haynes Academy!  If you are interested in joining, please email Haynesbandparents@gmail.com. (New Email Address). All are welcome.   Our first meeting will be Tuesday Feb. 4 at 6:00 pm in the Haynes Band Room.

District Jazz Honor Band

Congratulations to Norah McKinney, who was selected by audition to the District Six Junior High Jazz Honor Band on trumpet!  She and All State Jazz Pianist Jeremy Xu will perform with the Junior High Jazz Honor Band in March!  Great job to both of you!

We also have a few opening left in both the Junior and Senior High Honor Jazz Bands for trombones!  If any students are interested in submitting an audition video, please contact Mr. Phelan ASAP, as videos are due Friday Feb. 7.

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 new date for this event has not yet been finalized.)

Junior High JP Honor Band Final Roster

Senior High JP Honor Band Final Roster

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.  We'll begin solidifying details at our upcoming Parents Group meeting on Feb. 4.

Dr. Quincy Hilliard visits Haynes Academy

Dr. Quincy Hilliard, noted composer and educator, was on campus Tuesday to work with our 7th and 8th grade Band.  He shared his knowledge, passion and enthusiam, and it was a great experience for our students!

Thanks to Mr. Vollenweider and Mr. Colbenson who helped us to facilitate this visit, and a special thanks goes out to the JP Schools Administration (especially Dr. Emily Davis, Dr. A.J. Pethe, and Dr. James Gray), for continuing to support these wonderful opportunities for our students!  Please reach out and thank all of the folks for continuing to support our amazing young musicians!

Haynes Band T-shirt and Sweatshirt Order Form

Please use the links below to order your own Haynes Band t-shirt or sweatshirt.  You are welcome to pay via this order form, or you may bring in a check or cash to Mr. Phelan.  First year Band students will receive a shirt free of charge, and we will be distributing them when this batch arrives.

Sweatshirt Order Form

T-shirt Order Form

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.

Marching Band Uniform Requirements

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 six weeks to secure the necessary uniform.  Please contact Mr. Phelan with questions or concerns.

Marching Band Pictures

We will be taking Marching Band pictures during our after-school rehearsal block on Tuesday Feb. 11.  Please make sure that your student brings their SOLID BLACK PANTS, SOLID BLACK SHOES, AND SOLID BLACK SOCKS.  We'll have ordering information shortly.

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.

Jazz Band

We'll continue to hold Jazz Band practices on Wednesdays after school until 5:00.  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