6-28-23 Newsletter

"The Move"

They did it!  "The Move" has happened, and it seems that all of our instruments have arrived on the new campus.  We'll be checking to make sure that everything is still in good working order over the next few days, and will make sure that we have everything in place for Band Camp.

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help with getting the new place organized.  If you would like to help us as we make sense of the 200+ boxes and cases and instruments, please contact Mr. Phelan directly.

See pictures of the old Band Room (sadly empty), and the new Band Room (filled to capacity):

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gPFVzPTuuLmXjky5b7FOBcI_LtBiw8nc?usp=sharing

Band Camp

Leadership Camp -- Mon. July 17 -Wed. July 19, 8-4

Leadership Camp starts Monday, for ANY Band students who would like to take on a Leadership role in this year's Band.  We'll discuss how we can help our Band members to grow and improve, and help to plan this year's activities and events.

Percussion Camp -- Thu. July 20 - Fri. July 21, 8-4

Percussion Camp starts Wednesday.  All High School Percussionists, and any Middle School Percussionists who would like to be a part of Marching Band are required to attend.  We will work on playing fundamentals, and learn a few fun cadences and other pieces for the year.  Percussionists MUST bring EARPLUGS, sticks or mallets, and practice pads to every rehearsal.

Full Band Camp -- Mon. July 24 - Fri. July 28

All High School Band students, and any Middle School Band Students who would like to be a part of Marching Band are required to attend.  We will work on playing fundamentals, and learn several fun pieces for the year.

Please see the full description of Band Camp, including required supplies, here:

https://sites.google.com/jpschools.org/haynesacademyband/bandcamp

Marching Band 2023 Intent Form

Please complete the following form, to let us know your student's intentions for Marching Band this fall, so we can better prepare.  Thanks!

https://forms.gle/xpMU9UndmQCWG24Q8

Band Camp Donations needed

We ask each student to bring a case of water to Band Camp.  We will use this for Band Camp, after-school practices, and football games.  

Before our End-of-Camp Extravaganza we will have a dinner/snack for our students.  If you are interested in sponsoring part or all of this dinner, please contact Mr. Phelan for details.

Percussion News

We will have our own Middle School Percussion Class this year!    This will give Winds and Percussion more specialized instruction, and it'll probably be pretty fun, too!

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