8-8-25 Newsletter

Announcements

Welcome Back!

We're looking forward to another fun, exciting, and successful year with the Haynes Academy Band, and we are happy to have you with us!

Here are a few notifications and reminders for you as we being the new school year:

Instruments

All returning Band students should bring their instruments on their first day of school.  We are trying out a slightly different routine for dropping off instruments before school, and this will give us time to set our expectations and goals.

Sixth grade students will be exploring the instruments this week, and we'll have their their instruments worked out soon.

After School Marching Band Practices

After school practices for Marching Band will begin Tuesday Aug. 19.  We'll practice Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons until 5:30 as we prepare for our first ever Marching Festival!  Students should have sized for their Dinkles marching shoes at Band Camp.  If you missed that opportunity, we'll have more information for you soon on how to order your shoes.

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!

Band Parents' Group

Our Band Parents were instrumental (no pun intended :) to having a successful Band Camp!  Please join them to help provide our students with an outstanding Band experience.

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

They have also set up a face book page for additional communication.  (There are a few questions you must answer before you will be granted access to this group, to keep out bots and scammers -- if you are having trouble accessing the group, please contact Mr. Phelan, and he will connect you with our Band Boosters.)

Band Parents Face Book Page 

For more information, please email Haynesbandparents@gmail.com    All are welcome.   

Band Dad's Podcast

Speaking of Band Parents, Mr. Phelan has come across the Band Dad's Podcast, which many of our Band Parents may find interesting and informative, and maybe even entertaining? :)  From their website:  " ... Join us as we break down the wild, wonderful, and slightly chaotic world of band parenting with humor, sarcasm, and just enough actual knowledge to keep us from getting kicked out of the booster club. Whether you're a seasoned band parent or still figuring out what a “reed” is, we’ve got your back. Tune in—confusion loves company!"

https://www.banddadspodcast.com/

Calendar

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

Here are a few upcoming events (there are several more events on our Calendar!):

Saturday Aug. 9 -- Back to School Jam at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation

-- Learn about several Music and Arts programs available to your students in our area!

-- https://www.jazzandheritage.org/back-to-school-jam/

Tuesday Aug. 19 -- Marching Band rehearsals resume after school (until 5:30)

Saturday Aug. 23 -- Woodwind Workshop at Riverdale High School

-- Open to all woodwind players, especially younger or less-experienced musicians!  (more info coming soon!)

Again, ... be sure to check our Calendar for additional information.

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