9-23-24 Newsletter

Announcements

All State First Round auditions

Congratulations to several of our Haynes Band students who auditioned for the LMEA All State Concert and Jazz Bands on Saturday.  Everyone worked very hard to prepare, and we are proud of ALL of you!  A special congratulations goes out to the following students who were selected to audition for the Second Round of auditions next weekend:  

Flute - Jasmine Henry

Clarinet - Angelina Monroy

Alto Sax - Philit Jin

Bari Sax - Mason Bond

Trumpet - Ian Anderson

Percussion - David Russo (First chair!)

We are super proud of all of you!

See the full list of students selected to the second round of auditions HERE.

Football Games

The Haynes Marching Band has been outstanding at our first two football games!  We add tons of excitement to the game, and we look and sound good doing it.  We've now marched for two halftime performances, and have received several compliments from parents and community members alike complimenting our students.  Most importantly, we have loads of fun during the game, and we invite all of our middle school musicians to join us!

A special THANK YOU goes out to everyone who was prompt in picking up their student :)

Our next Marching Band performance will be for Homecoming on Oct. 3.  

Jazz Band

We will resume Jazz Band rehearsals on Thursday Sept. 26, until 5:30 pm.  Mr. Michael Genevay will again be working with our Jazz Band, and we appreciate his knowledge and enthusiasm!  

Please note that we will move a few of our Jazz Band rehearsals to the preceding Monday, to accommodate our Thursday night football games.  (See our Calendar for details.). Thanks in advance for your flexibility!

Calendar

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

LPO Academy

We got to meet Mr. Austin Richardson, and he is a great fit for our haynes Band students!  he is knowledgable, friendly, and he genuinely enjoys working with our students.  We look forward to having him this year!

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!

High School Band

Homecoming Football Game (Oct. 3)

Our Marching Band will be performing Thursday Oct. 3 for Homecoming!  We will remain after school, and have Chik-Fil-A for dinner, and then take busses to the stadium and back to campus.

Joe Yenni Stadium at East Jefferson High School

Pressbox Side

4:30 -- dinner

5:30 -- depart Haynes

5:45 -- arrive stadium and unload

6:00 -- walk together into the stadium

6:30 -- kickoff 

8:30 -- load and return to campus

8:45 -- dismiss  (Please be prompt to pick up your student.)

Marching Band students will need solid black pants, solid black shoes and socks, and their Haynes Band t-shirt for all performances.

Students should fill out the order form for Chik-Fil-A that day (also in the Marching Band google classroom), so we are sure to order the correct amount of food.

Thanks to everyone who has brought in water -- please keep it coming!

Dinner Sponsors Invited

If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring one of our pre-football-game meals, please contact Mr. Phelan for more information.  We feed about 100 students (including the Jackettes Dance Team, who are sharing the expense) before each game.  

Marching Band Rehearsals

Our Marching Band will rehearse this semester on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 5:30.  We will continue to learn tons of new music, and we will perform at halftime during fotball games.  (Much of these practices will be OUTDOORS, so we encourage our students to eat and drink appropriately.)

All State Auditions

All State Audition dates have been set (and are posted on our Calendar).  Audition materials may be found via our Auditions tab.  (Mr. Phelan will be happy to print any excerpts needed--just ask).

• On Mondays, the Band Room will be open for extra audition help until 5:00.

Let Mr. Phelan know if your student would like to stay.

• All State Concert and Symphonic Band second round auditions will be held Sept. 28, at Brother Martin High School.  The schedule will be posted shortly.

Jazz Band

Our first Jazz Band rehearsal was fun!  We explored a few new pieces, and are looking forward to another outstanding year!  We invite ALL members of our Band to join the Jazz Band (especially the lower voices).  Mr. Genevay will be joining us this week, and we appreciate his dedication to our students.

Middle School Band

Middle School All State Auditions

All State Audition dates have been set (and are posted on our Calendar).  Audition materials may be found via our Auditions tab.  All etudes and scales have been posted and handed out in class, so your student should have everything they need to succeed!

7th and 8th Grade Band

We've been working on our All State (and District Honor Band) music, and we've also started to learn a few upbeat tunes to perform with our Marching Band in October!  (details coming soon).  All 7th and 8th grade Band students must purchase their own copy of the Essential Elements for Band Book 1 and 2, for your student's specific instrument.  Contact Mr. Phelan with questions or concerns.

7th and 8th Grade Percussion

We're working on All State (and District Honor Band) music, and spending some time on the basics.  We are looking forward to another fun year!  All of our percussionists should have their own practice pad and sticks at home for personal practice.  (We have a class set of pads, so students may keep theirs at home.)

Beginning Band

We've already learned the first two notes, and will soon be figuring out what all those other buttons do :). Our students are having a fun time as they push ahead, and we can't wait to perform for you at our Halloween Concert in October.

All Beginning Band students must purchase their own copy of the Essential Elements for Band Book 1 and 2, for your student's specific instrument.  Contact Mr. Phelan with questions or concerns.

6th Grade Percussion

We're off to a good start, beginning with basic reading and stick control, and we'll be progressing quickly.  We'll be sending home recommendations on the best sticks for your young percussionist.  All of our percussionists should have their own practice pad and sticks at home for personal practice.  (We have a class set of pads, so students may keep theirs at home.)

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