Current Fundraisers
● Raffle Tickets for our Summer Meat Grilling Bundle. With the help of Terrill’s Meat Market, we are raffling TWO $250 value meat bundles to help raise money for the November band trip to Orlando, Florida. Winners will be drawn on September 5 at the First Friday event.
● Uniform Pillows! Ever wonder what happened to the old band uniforms? Decorative Pillows! We still have many available to purchase. Pillows are $50.
● Band Merchandise. Need something band related yet school spirited at the same time? Check out our online store at: https://jupiter.areswear.com/store/?storeName=Marcellus_Community_Schools_band
Coming Up: Band Camp – August 4 – 8 – Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pm
Wednesday, July 2: Drumline Practice, 10am-Noon
Wednesday, July 9: Drumline Practice, 10am-Noon
Thursday, July 10: Band Booster Meeting, 6pm, Band Room
Wednesday, July 16: Drumline Practice, 10am-Noon
Wednesday, July 23: Drumline Practice, 10am-Noon
Marching Band
Letters which contained information about all things marching band were mailed on May 27. Included in the letter was information about the show theme, music, t-shirts ($12), as well as a complete marching band schedule with all of the rehearsal, game and major performance/competition dates. All of these events are mandatory. Should you have a conflict it is IMPORTANT that you keep an open line of communication going with the band director (Miss Essex). Things to know:
1. We have some bug spray and sunscreen but you should consider bringing your own. We are happy to take donations to help stock our supply.
2. The Band Booster organization provides lunch for the students as well as water throughout the day. Students are HIGHLY encouraged to bring their own snacks and keep them in their band locker.
3. Drinks – water and lemonade are provided but students are encouraged to bring a water bottle as well.
4. Please eat breakfast before coming to camp. Stay hydrated, get plenty of rest at night.
6th Grade Band Instrument Fitting and Rental Night
On August 20, representatives from Meyer Music will be in the high school band room from 4:30pm-6:30pm to assist with instrument fittings and instrument rentals for any incoming 6th grade student who would like to join the band program. If you have a conflict and can’t make it to the rental night, never fear! Contact Miss Essex for more information on joining the band program! Email: kathryn.essex@marcelluscs.org
This Day in Music History: July 3
1975: Labelle is the first Black vocal group to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone. Donning sexy space-age costumes, the “Lady Marmalade” hitmakers are given the tagline “Comin’ Comin’ Comin’ To Getcha.”
1960: Muddy Waters’ performance at the Newport Jazz Festival is punctuated by his rendition of “Got My Mojo Working.”
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