8-1-23 Newsletter

General Announcements

The school year is just a week away, and we are looking forward to another year of music and fun with the Haynes Band! 

Beautification Day

Thank You to all of our parents and supporters who came out to help with our Beautification Day!  We were able to organize a large portion of our Band Room, ensuring that we will be ready for our students on the first day of school.

Band Camp

We had a fun and productive Band Camp!  Our students worked hard, learned tons, and squeezed in some fun, too.  We are off to a great start for Marching Band.  Thank You to all of our students who participated in Band Camp, and to all of our parents and supporters who came out to cheer us on.

Student Info Form 23-24

To keep our parent and student information current, we ask EVERYONE to complete our new Student Info Form, via the link below (or through our website).  We will use this new list for this year's parent emails, so be sure to fill out the form today!  Here is the form:

https://forms.gle/kVqwFpYPAj9AM3Az6

Other Information

All students should have (or be in the process of acquiring) their own fully functioning Band instrument.  Haynes Academy has a very limited selection of Band instruments to loan to students.  These are available for a nominal fee rental fee (currently $30 per school year).  Please contact Mr. Phelan to learn more.  

All Haynes Middle School Band students must purchase their own copy of the Essential Elements for Band (Books 1 and 2).  Please make sure to get the correct book for your student's instrument.

Please note that there is a $30 course fee for Band.  This fee will be added to your student account once all schedule changes have been finalized.

High School

Marching Band

Our Marching Band will rehearse after school Tuesdays and Thursdays until 5:00, starting August 15.  Please stop by the Band Room to collect your music BEFORE rehearsal begins, so you will be prepared.

All Marching Band students must have the following supplies and uniform items:

Flip Folder (with extra pages)

Black calf length socks

Solid black shoes (no colors or logos should be visible)

Haynes Band t-shirt

Jazz Band One 

Jazz Band One is our top Jazz performing group, focusing on performing challenging music at a very high level.  We will rehearse after school Wednesdays until 5:00, starting Aug. 23.  Students must be members in good standing of the Haynes Marching and Concert Bands to participate in Jazz Band.

All State Auditions

Students interested in auditioning for All State Jazz or Concert Bands should sign up via this form:

All State Audition Sign-Up 

Further information will be emailed directly to those students as it becomes available.

Middle School

Beginning Band

Welcome to the Haynes Band!  We are looking forward to a fun and successful year, and want to share a few items that may help to answer some common questions.

The first step on our Musical Journey is for you to secure an instrument for your student.  There are several fine music dealers in Jefferson Parish.  We have included a partial list below for your convenience.  If you have a family-owned instrument, that may also be a good choice.  Mr. Phelan will be happy to inspect the instrument to determine if it will be suitable for your student.

Please also visit our Beginning Band website for more information:

Beginning Band Website 

All Haynes Middle School Band students must purchase their own copy of the Essential Elements for Band (Books 1 and 2).  These are also available at most local music dealers, and are often included in the lease or purchase price of the instrument.  Students must also have a folder and a pencil at all times in Band class.

To keep your student from falling behind the class, we request that all students have fully-functional instruments by Monday, August 28.  Haynes Academy has a very limited selection of Band instruments to loan to students.  These are available for a nominal fee rental fee (currently $30 per school year).  Please contact Mr. Phelan to learn more.

Partial List of Music Dealers in Jefferson Parish

C & M Music Center 2515 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 504-468-8688

Music Arts (inside Guitar Center) Elmwood Shopping Center 504-734-2170

Michon’s Music 3200 Severn Ave, Metairie, LA 504-454-7581

Ray Fransen’s Drum Center 3412 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 504-466-8484

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