Saturday, April 13, 2013

April Updates

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Spring Break and is back into the full swing of things! We have got a lot of events through the next two months, so make sure you're in the know.

  • Thursday, April 18th - Spring Concert
    • Concert is at 6:30pm. Band students need to be in the band room by 6:00pm. Attire is white shirt (no t-shirts), black pants/skirt, black shoes and black socks.
    • We will be selling tickets for our raffle baskets, so make sure all the friends and family you invite know to bring money for tickets!
    • We will be handing out uniforms to students. These will be worn for all upcoming parades. Be sure to sign the policy contract and get your uniform. 
  • Saturday, April 20th - Red Bluff Round Up Parade - Drum Major - Diego
    • Parade is at 10:00am. Wear your own blue jeans, black marching shoes and black socks and your school-provided uniform (t-shirt, hat and bandana). Girls need to have hair braided. 
    • We will not be providing a bus. If you need help with your student getting transportation to this event, please see Mrs. Wiseman. Look for directions to the staging area to be emailed to you next week.
    • Intermediate Band needs to attend 0 period on Wednesday, Thursday and especially Friday, so that everyone can march all together.
  • Saturday, May 4th - Damboree Parade in Shasta Lake City - Drum Major - Michael O.
    • Parade is at 10:00am. Wear your own blue jeans, black marching shoes and black socks and your school-provided uniform (t-shirt, hat and bandana). Girls need to have hair braided. 
    • We need to be lined up by 9:00am. Gather in the parking lot of the Sentry Market at 4525 Shasta Dam Blvd and we will walk to our section from there. You will be responsible for providing transportation for your student to and from Shasta Lake City. 
  • Thursday, May 9th - 8th grade students to see Phantom of the Opera
    • We have a group of students and parents who will be attending the Shasta High performance of Phantom of the Opera.
  • Saturday, May 11th - State Solo & Ensemble Festival
    • The registrations have been sent in. If you want help on your music, Mrs. Wiseman is available before or after school most days. The schedule will be out on May 2nd at calmusiced.com.
  • Thursday, May 16th - Kiddie Parade - Drum Major - Cole
    • Parade is at 4:00pm. Wear your own blue jeans, black marching shoes and black socks and your school-provided uniform (t-shirt, hat and bandana). Girls need to have hair braided.
    • You are responsible for transporting your student to and from the mall. Be in the mall, in front of JCPenney, by 3:45pm. 
  • Saturday, May 18th - Redding Rodeo Parade - Drum Major - Katherin
    • Parade is at 10:00am. Wear your own blue jeans, black marching shoes and black socks and your school-provided uniform (t-shirt, hat and bandana). Girls need to have hair braided. 
    • We need to be on the corner of Shasta & Oregon Street on the Antique store side of the street by 9:30 at the very latest. This area will give us some shade while we wait. Parents, family, friends - Wear your Sequoia shirts to support the band! Cheer loudly! Please keep your distance on the route, try to be off the street. The judging station is at Placer and Pine. The parade ends at Bank of America on Yuba Street, you can meet your students there.
    • There will be a potluck barbecue at the school, following the parade. We will need lots of help from families, and there will be a Sign Up Genius sent out that will be filled with the items needed.
  • Monday, June 10th - Percussion Camp at Shasta College
    • This is a daytime camp, from Monday through Thursday, for two weeks. There is a cost for this camp, and a deadline for sign-ups. If you are at least 14 years of age and interested in attending, please see Mrs. Wiseman.