Seminole High School Band

Even though it is March, the year is winding down and it will soon be time for new band leadership to be chosen. Every year towards the months of April and May, the drum majors host a camp that is held for anyone wishing to be a drum major, captain, or any other type of position. This year the camp will be on May 3rd, 4th, and 10th. The drum major audition is on May 11th. This camp is just not for potential drum majors, everyone who wants try for any position is encouraged to come. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Antwione Britt.

For those of you who missed it, we had an amazing concert on February 16.  See the finale of Journey Thru Jazz! The entire finale of this amazing concert is now posted on ShutterFly. So much talent that it fills THREE segments! Whether you attended the concert or wish you had, check out our Jazz Chiefs and the professionals.

The entire concert, including this finale is now available on DVD.  An audio CD of high-quality mastered tracks is also available at a discounted package price.  All funds benefit the SHS Band. Deadline for orders is next Monday, March 8th, send payment in with your student.  Order form.

As a group we have the opportunity to work at the UCF Arena to raise funds for your trip account. Normally these come to our attention very quickly and if you are on the e-mail list (subscribe here) you will be notified about them a few days before they occur. Some of the frequently asked questions are listed below. If you have other questions about these events you can contact Cherie Heckford at president@seminolehsband.org.

• Q: I this ALWAYS (unless otherwise stated) working in the concession stand (No walking up and down stairs)? A: Yes, always a concession stand unless advised otherwise.
• Q: Is this payment always $25 PER person working? A: Always $25 per person per event — regardless of length of event.
• Q: Are there also tips involved and shared amongst the group? A: Tips are involved and are distributed among the STUDENT accounts of the people working. If a parent works and the student did not, that portion of tips would go into the student’s trip account.
• Q: Can both a parent and their student work at the same event? A: In a lot of cases the answer is yes. However, if beer is being sold in the concession then the student must be 18 or older and that leaves out most students. The parent can still work the event without their student.
• Q: What is the required dress? A: At UCF in the arena it is black pants, black shoes, and a black visor. We have the visors. During football season, it will change to t-shirts (which we have) and visors. Pants become khaki.
• Q: Will you need to know how to count out change or run the register? A: Not everyone works the cash register. If someone has a challenge with this, DO NOT volunteer to work the register.
• Q: Is there heavy lifting involved (cases of food, soda, or beer)? A: Some moderately heavy lifting — we usually have a man or two who is capable and if not there are staff members who can help us.
• Q: Will you be on your feet with no opportunity to sit for long periods of time? A: If the event is a long one, we make sure everyone gets a quick break to rest their backs. Depends on the event and how busy we are as to whether smoke breaks are available. We try to work it out for everyone.
• Q: Do you have to pay for parking? Is there special parking for workers? A: UCF provides free parking.

Cherie will get an e-mail from UCF asking for us to work an event. She sends out an immediate e-mail asking for volunteers. First responders work. If we have the same people consistently responding first, she will change it up so everyone gets a chance.

We are working to acquire work at the Amway Arena. If we contract with them and they put us on the schedule we will let everyone know.

Hello and Happy New Year to everyone.  For those of you who were not around, we had an amazing concert last year taking us on a Journey Through Jazz.  This concert was a combination of our own Jazz Chiefs, some wonderfully talented professional jazz musicians, and some non-jazz students who were able to fill in some gaps (think Dixieland).  The evening was unforgettable.  I am very pleased to announce that we will again be privileged to bring to our auditorium the Journey Through Jazz concert for 2010.

Last year the professional musicians donated their time and talents and thoroughly enjoyed working with our students.  The students had a rare opportunity to perform on stage with professional musicians and learn from them.  The musicians promised last year to come back and they have kept their word!

So, please mark your calendars for an incredible evening of great music.  February 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in our own auditorium.  All proceeds from this concert will benefit the entire Seminole High School Band.  This is not a fundraiser for the London trip; it is not for the Jazz Chiefs.  This is a way for some really wonderful professional musicians to pave the way for newcomers and benefit our music program.   We would ask that you spread the word to your family, friends, co-workers, strangers you meet, and anyone else you can think of.  You will truly be doing them a favor by inviting them to this concert.  The cost will be $10 for adults and $7 for Students/Children. There is a pre-order form available on the web site which you can access here. 

To give you some incentive, I am very grateful to Dr. Sonia Bhatia for getting a DVD of last year’s concert to SGTV, who will be airing last year’s concert this month.  Two dates I am aware of are Tuesday, January 5, at 2:00 p.m., and Friday, January 8, at 9:00 p.m.  Tune in and get a feel for what will go on this year.  I bet the musicians will outdo themselves! 

More information will follow, but don’t wait.  Make plans to join us on Tuesday, February 16.  We’ll see you there!

Cherie Heckford, President
Seminole High School Band Parent Association

There is now a London Trip page on the web site for you to find information about everything from what the london trip is all about to the payment schedule.  Visit: http://www.seminolehsband.org/London.aspx.

Parents and Students,

UCF is requesting 20 people to work two stands on Saturday, December 5 (this saturday) from 6 am to 6 pm.  These are both stands that will make a lot of money — one selling hot dogs, the other selling pizza.  On Sunday we sold about $5,000, these two stands should generate more.

I only have 2 responses for Saturday.  Your child does not have to work (parade is at 6) for you to work; your child can work without you if we have enough adults; if your child is in the pit, they do not have a conflict with the parade, and if you have friends who would work with you they would get the same credit for your child’s account as you do.  If we can’t staff these events, we will lose the UCF connection.  We have a basketball tournament coming up, the Rocketts, and the Harlem Globetrotters.  All should generate funds for the trip accounts.  Please help yourself by earning the funds for the kids!

Thank you so very much.

Cherie Heckford, President
Seminole High School Band Parent Association

Reminder that all trees and wreaths ordered will need to be picked up in the front of the school office in the round drive on TUESDAY-DECEMBER 1ST BETWEEN 3:30 PM AND 6:00 PM.

BALANCE IS DUE AT THAT TIME !!

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Gold Fundraiser!!!

You make money, the

Band makes money!

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Tuesday, December 1st

At Seminole HS – in the Auditorium

How it works:

• Bring all your unwanted gold, silver, and platinum. Doesn’t matter if it is broken or tangled!
• There is no presentation, no pressure, no obligation.
• A precious metals expert will appraise each of your items for their precious metals content (karat purity i.e. 10K, 14K, 18K etc.). The value of each item is based on it’s karat purity and weight.
• If you are satisfied with your appraisal, you will be paid on the spot.
• Snacks & refreshments will be served.

Can’t Make It? Zip-Loc Baggie It!

Leave your items in a zip-loc baggie with a band member (with your name & Ph #):

1. Your items are appraised, with your host present.
2. Your host calls you.
3. You decide deal-or-no-deal!

Your enthusiasm for our “Savoring Seminole” cookbook has been amazing! They’re currently on the presses and scheduled for shipment the 1st week in December. Pre-selling is the best way to insure that you, your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers will be able to receive your cookbooks from the first shipment, due to arrive by December 4th.

There are 369 family favorite recipes inside this beautiful HARDCOVER cookbook, with custom artwork cover and personal pages that tell about our band.

These are a GREAT value at just $16.00 each; checks will be made payable to Seminole High School Band Parent Association (SHS BPA)

Pre-Paid Orders will be filled immediately after school on these dates:

AND at both Winter Concerts: Tues 12/8 & Thurs 12/10

Full Band Proceeds will be applied towards trip accounts, whether it’s London, New York, Washington, D.C., etc.

Please check back here for additional pick up dates and times, or contact: Kathy Galvin 407-833-9834 stargalvin@hotmail.com

Student order forms are available here.

Hi Parents,

I just got a call from UCF — they have an emergency and we are going to fill it!  For this Saturday’s football game they need 15-20 “hawkers,” the people who are in the stands selling sodas, etc.  Report time is 9:30 a.m. and we’ll be out around 4:30 p.m.  I know it’s Homecoming dance that evening, but this is a great opportunity!!  Kids can be 14 years old and up, parents are also welcome.  First 20 who respond will get the spots.

Thank you!!!!

Cherie Heckford
President, SHS BPA