FHS JAZZ ENSEMBLE @ THE 2024 PIL DISTRICT JAZZ FESTIVAL, ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL DEC. 4TH 2024
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Director Notes
Director Notes
The band department is looking forward to sharing our Winter Concert on Dec. 19th @ 7pm in the Franklin Auditorium with you, please join us. You can buy tickets here or at the door - More info below regarding tickets. The Lightning Band Boosters are also having a bake sale for the event and student groups will be playing holiday carols in our foyer prior to the show.
In other news, all of the tuxedos are in and ready for pick up at Mr. Formal (1103 SE 7th Ave). Just tell them you are from Franklin and they should have your tuxedo ready to go. Please try it on and make sure it fits to your liking. If you need a pair of black dress shoes they can be purchased there for an affordable price. Dresses will arrive at Franklin on Monday and will be distributed to those who requested them. They also come with a shrug and will need to be taken to our tailor to be hemmed and fitted to your liking. This cost is also covered by your outfit payment.(Khanh Tailors and Alterations 7824 SE Division St).
Please see below for more information regarding Citrus arrival, Disney, Performance outfits, Caroling, and other band related news.
Happy Holidays Everyone,
Jason Owens
Encourage your Musician to practice and play at home
MUSIC EDUCATION IS SO GREAT FOR OUR KIDS!!!
http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy/12benefits.html
Franklin Band Calendar
Dec. 15th Peacock Lane Carols (weather permitting) alternate date tba if needed. 4:30pm meet up.
Dec. 18th Winter Concert- Dress Rehearsal During 8th Period 2 to 4pm.
Dec. 19th Winter Concert. 7pm in Franklin Auditorium
Looking forward...
Jan .9th PEP BAND-Girls vs. Lincoln
Jan. 14th Future Lightning Concert (Concert Band (Freshman) host incoming 8th graders +Jazz Band and Drumline)
Jan. 17th-21st ALL-STATE BAND Festival- Selected Students only
Jan. 24th- PEP BAND-Boys vs. Grant
Jan. 31st- Feb. 1st - All-City Honor Band -Selected Students only
Feb. 20th Solo Ensemble Preview Concert
Please view and follow our full calendar at the following link. Franklin Band Calendar
We are wrapping up the season with the Winter Band Concert on Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm. All of the band ensembles will perform including Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble/Drumline, and the Wind Ensemble. There will also be a bake sale full of delicious treats by the Lightning Band Boosters, and holiday carols in the foyer. Tickets for the band concert can be purchased at the door or online here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=260900.
DISNEYLAND THIS MARCH 2025!!!- 3nd Payment Due Dec. 20th
TRAVELING AND PERFORMING IN DISNEYLAND IN MARCH IS FAST APPROACHING! Trip Dates: March 21st- March 24th.
Our 3rd Disney payment date is right around the corner on Dec. 20th.
Make sure to remind your musicians that having the opportunity to travel to Disneyland with their band is a gift! Go ahead and make payments at the payment link below. This schedule is to help manage costs on any given month and also to allow fundraisers along the way to help defray the costs for our musicans and families.
-Oct. 22- $300
Deposit Non-refundable
-Nov. 26-$200
-Dec. 20-$200
-Jan 31-$200
-Feb. 21-$200
-March 14-$200
School Pay:
Please make payments at the link below. Once you click the payment link, please select "I just want to pay". This is also our donation link for the band account, so it will suggest a $75 amount. Please just enter the amount you want to pay, payment information, and your musician's name. This transaction will generate a receipt. Please upload a screen shot of receipt to receipt upload link below. Please Make Payments Here.
Use your Google or student's Google account to access forms for receipt screenshot upload link below.
We leave the morning of Friday March 21st, 2024
And return the night of Monday, March 24th 2024
Citrus Delivery is this Friday. Dec. 13th. Make sure to come by the band room after school to pick up your boxes of oranges and grapefruit so you can deliver them over the weekend. If you sold citrus and conferences, you are responsible to get those to teachers and families that ordered from you.
Formal Performance Attire for the Year
All of your TUXEDOS are ready for pick up at Mr. Formal. (1103 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97214) Please stop by and pick up your outfit this week. Take the time to try it on to make sure everything fits before you leave so you are happy. If you ordered a dress and shrug, pick those up from Mr. Owens in the band room. You will need to take them to our local tailor to get hemmed this week so they are ready for the concert. Khanh Tailors and Alterations, 7824 SE Division.(Franklin Bands will cover tailor costs)
Please take care of your outfit payments at the link below. Once you click the payment link, please select "I just want to pay". Enter amount and payment information.This transaction will generate a receipt. Please upload a screen shot of receipt to receipt upload link below. If you need more time for payment or you need to set up a payment plan, please fill out online form-link below. If you need some extra financial support, there is a link to fill out below.
Outfit cost: $150.
Payment for outfit if some support is needed: $120.
Use your Google or student's Google account to access forms for receipt upload
Upload Uniform Payment Receipt Here
Online Form if you need additional financial support for outfit.
*Lightning Band Booster Virtual Meeting*
Tuesday, Dec. 10th 7pm
Link to meeting will be sent out on Tuesday to band parents.
Upcoming Lightning Band Booster Volunteer Signups
We have compiled signups for all the upcoming band events this winter. We have an exciting line-up of FHS Lightning Band events happening. We can always use a hand if you can spare the time. I have given a brief synopsis of each signup link within this email.
As usual, please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions or ideas. Thanks in advance for all of your help, we couldn't do this without you!
This is a collection of volunteer opportunities for a variety of events. It includes: signup for manning the Band Info table at the Teacher Conferences, volunteering for the Citrus Fundraiser disbursement, help with Performing at Peacock Lane, and volunteers for the Future Lightning Concert with the middle schools.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA722A4F4C07-53285899-winter
This signup is specifically for donating to the bake sale during the Winter Concert. It does not need to be home baked, store bought goods are also a wonderful addition. It also doesn't have to be baked...any treats are popular (I'm looking at you rice crispy treats...)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA722A4F4C07-53285945-winter
This signup is for help before the Winter Concert with set-up/break down, manning the bake sale & concessions tables, admissions and program handout.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABA722A4F4C07-53288134-winter
Thank you again for being a part of the Franklin Lightning Band community. We're all so proud of our musicians and how much work they put into making music for us.
Sincerely,
Kelly Ray
Vice President, Lightning Band Boosters
Fundraisers to help pay for your Trip to Disney
Our next fundraiser for students will continue through the Holidays! 50% of all sales goes towards trip payments. Proud Mary Coffee!
Coffee Forms are available in the FHS Band Room
Support Franklin Bands and receive ad space for your business.
Sponsors can submit an advertisement for our Winter concert program and social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook). Please contact the Boosters for pricing and more information. https://www.lightningbandboosters.com/
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