Director s Desk Bill Kite

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1 A Newsletter of the Henry Clay Band March 2011 Blue Devil Band Dates March 7-5-7p Colorguard Training 7-5:30-7:30p Drumline Training 9-3:45-5:30p Steel Band p Colorguard Training 14-5:30-7:30p Drumline Training MS Band Festival (SCFA) 16-3:45-5:30p Steel Band 18 No School p Colorguard Training 21-5:30-7:30p Drumline Training 21-7p Board/Booster Meeting 23-3:45-5:30p Steel Band KMEA All-District Make-Up 26-TBA All-District Concerts p Colorguard Training 28-5:30-7:30p Drumline Training 29-7p Perc/Jazz Extravaganza April 4-8 Spring Break p Colorguard Training 11-5:30-7:30p Drumline Training HC Band Auditions p Wind Ensemble 13-3:45-5:30p Steel Band p Concert Band 18-7p HC Area Band Concert p Wind Ensemble 19-7p New Member Orientation 20-3:45-5:30p Steel Band p Concert Band p Colorguard Training 25-5:30-7:30p Drumline Training p Wind Ensemble 27-3:45-5:30p Steel Band 27-4:30-6p Drum Major Training p Concert Band HS District 7 Band Festival Director s Desk Bill Kite Dear Henry Clay Band Families, As spring approaches, we look forward to the remainder of the HC Band spring season of events and performances. As a reminder to stay on top of everything, please continue to watch your and texts closely. In addition, please check the website often at and the Facebook Page, and check the online calendar often for updates also at March and April events and performances include HC Drumline, Colorguard and Drum Major training; KMEA All-District events/concerts; the HC Percussion/Jazz Extravaganza; HC Band Auditions; the HC Area Band Concert, HC New Member Orientation and the KMEA HS District 7 Band Festival performances for the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band; including community band events! As mentioned last month, we are an active, thriving band program, and we need an active, thriving volunteer fundraising Booster organization to keep us that way! Our students ALL benefit from every volunteer fundraising effort given by those who make it a priority, so please give you time fairly to our program! Please let us know how and where you can volunteer your time for our students! Thank you! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Bill Kite Director of Bands, Henry Clay High School william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us or

2 Henry Clay Band Notes Page 2 of 12 Dear Band Families, President s Pen HC Band Booster Co-Presidents Congratulations to the HC Jazz Ensemble on their performance at Comedy Off Broadway, the Lee Cruse Show, and the KMEA conference. They did a wonderful job and are another reason we all should be so proud of the Henry Clay HS Band program. The spring months are a busy time for the band program. We are currently seeking nominations for board officers to take the roles of president, vice-president, and treasurer. The booster program will not continue without these positions being filled. If you are willing to seek nomination or have questions regarding these roles, please contact Kathy Edwards at kathyandrussell@hotmail.com. All positions must be filled in order for the band program to continue to have a booster organization that can support the directors and students. Please consider what your role will be. There are a number of committee positions, which need to be filled also. The boosters cannot continue with just a handful of persons willing to be involved. We will be asking you to be an active part of the boosters, so consider what your interests are. Parents of sophomores and juniors can expect to be asked to assist with the Pops Concert and Band Banquet that are being planned for late May. The Pops Concert is sponsored by the sophomore class, and the Band Banquet is sponsored by the junior class. These events are always enjoyed by the families and students, and we don't want to let them down this year. Looking forward to spring performances, Russell and Kathy Edwards, HCBB Co-Presidents kathyandrussell@hotmail.com or HC Jazz Ensemble at KMEA Annual Conference

3 Henry Clay Band Notes Page 3 of 12 UPDATE ON BINGO POSITIONS Hi, everybody. Spring is arriving -- which means graduation isn't far behind! However, the upcoming graduation also means we need to fill the remaining bingo vacancies asap, both so the incoming people will have time to train before the outgoing people leave, and so the outgoing people (all of whom have worked bingo for 3-4 years) will be able to enjoy their seniors' final high school moments without worrying about the fundraising needs of NEXT year's band students. If you're a parent, you're probably already very busy with family, work, home and other commitments. I'm sure you look forward to having Saturday nights free for your own or family activities. You're not alone in feeling that way -- I dare say 99% of the band parents would agree with you. Unfortunately, if bingo is going to continue to benefit YOUR child next year as the band's largest fundraiser, additional parents will have to sacrifice time to keep the year-round program running. When all ongoing adult bingo positions are filled, each parent's time commitment is reasonable. Right now, however, only about 1 out of every 6 families is making the ongoing commitment to work at least once a month, in an ongoing position, to keep bingo running well. IF BINGO IS TO SUCCEED, SEVERAL MORE ADULTS MUST VOLUNTEER FOR ONGOING BINGO POSITIONS -- NOW!!! The current vacancies include the following: Paper counter positions: 3 people to work the first weekend of each month; 1 assistant to work the second weekend of each month; 1 assistant to work the fourth weekend of each month. Bingo callers: At least one more person, and preferably several more. Pulltab seller coordinator (performed from home via computer/phone). Counter worker coordinator (performed from home via computer/phone). I'm sure you're tired of hearing me make this same plea for workers -- I'm certainly tired of making it. However, the need is not going away -- if bingo is going to continue, additional adults will have to commit to its success, just as those of us who are leaving made a commitment several years ago. It's up to you, but we're rapidly running out of time. If you're willing to make a commitment (or if you just have questions), please contact Jean O'Daniel at jean.odaniel@insightbb.com, or (home). Thank you.

4 Henry Clay Band Notes Page 4 of 12 HC BAND CHARMS ONLINE SYSTEM Henry Clay Band Newsletter Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Road Lexington, KY Phone: Editor: Amy Polk amypolk@insightbb.com henryclayband@gmail.com Website: henryclayband.org Charms Office Assistant is an online management system for bands and other organizations. Features for the HC Band program include: student profile information for directors; Booster organization tools; student areas for accessing calendar updates, music tools (i.e.: recording studio, assigned music, metronome, tuner, etc.), etc. The Charms online system is a very valuable communications & record-keeping program for the HC Band. To log in, follow these easy steps: 1. Go to (or click on the link on the HCHS band website top banner) 2. Enter hclayhsband under the pink Parent/Student Login. 3. Enter your student s 6-digit birthday (mmddyy) as the Student ID/Password (you may change the password once inside the program. 4. If you have difficulty accessing your student s information, please contact Mr. Bayerle at: jeffrey.bayerle@fayette.kyschools.us. Please include your student s birth date in your message. Or you can call at , ext HAPPY MARCH BIRTHDAYS! Nathan Bush Holden Bradley Lukwambe Felix Mindy Thomas Clay Cox, sophomore trombone, at the KMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble concert CONGRATULATIONS HENRY CLAY JAZZ ENSEMBLE!! Congratulations to the HCJE as they successfully completed a busy month of performances at the Comedy Off Broadway, the KMEA Annual Conference and on Lee Cruse Live at Sunrise on LEX18!

5 Henry Clay Band Notes Page 5 of 12 Kroger Cards offer a wonderful opportunity for the band! Kroger donates $4 to the band for every $100 loaded on a HC Band card; the card can then be used just like a prepaid credit or debit card for all Kroger purchases including prescriptions and gas. Your Kroger Gift Card can also be used to purchase a number of gift cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. available right at your Kroger store instead of having to travel to each store, restaurant, etc. to purchase gift cards! Usage is down a bit, so please remember to continue to use your cards! For more information or to purchase a card, contact Geni Osborn at: gosborn7@aol.com. KROGER GIFT CARDS We Need You!! We still have THREE crucial Booster position to fill: President, Vice President and Treasurer. Kathy and Russell Edwards have agreed to fulfill a second term as co-presidents if necessary, however, the vice-president and treasurer roles must be filled. The Vice President assists the president and helps with various committees. It is basically a year of learning the details of the Booster organization in preparation for becoming president the following year. Please consider the vice president or treasurer positions and contact Kathy and Russell Edwards at: kathyandrussell@hotmail.com VALUE CARDS We are still selling VALUE CARDS and need your help! The cards are now $5 and worth hundreds of dollars in discounts! Please call Dana or at: danasilver@insightbb.com. Parents need to sign for the cards, and I can arrange to meet you after school or whenever is convenient. Also, those who currently have Value Cards need to turn the money into the band box! You may get more cards to sell at anytime, but the money from the first round of sale needs to be in now.

6 Henry Clay Band Notes Page 6 of 12 We just completed the ordering phase of our second annual School Spirit Coffee Fundraiser. The fundraiser provides the HC Band the opportunity to sell private labeled coffee that is roasted specifically for and at the time of our orders. In addition to coffee, we also offer teas and instant beverages. One pound of coffee brews 110 cups of coffee, which makes each cup less than 12 cents a cup. That is a bargain when compared to coffee shop prices! Orders were due in the band room March 2, delivery will be the week of March 14 with the money collected at the time orders were taken. Blue Devil Blend Coffee Fundraiser Matthew Neal, sophomore oboe, at KMEA Solo & Ensembles Andrew Osborn, junior french horn; Daniel Polk, senior trumpet; Jade Daugherty, senior clarinet; Nathan Bush, junior alto saxophone and Mr. Kite at the UK Honors Band concert

7 Henry Henry Clay Clay Band Band Notes Notes Page Page 7 of of of KMEA News Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) is a nonprofit organization of over 2,000 professional music educators at all levels from kindergarten to the university level who are dedicated to the cause of music education in KY. KMEA is associated with MENC: The National Association for Music Education as a voice for Kentucky s music educators. KMEA offers professional enhancement opportunities for music educators, including the annual professional development conference, with clinic sessions and where over forty performing groups provide a variety of concerts for the music educators and parents who attend. Also through KMEA, students are provided with the opportunity to participate in All-District and All- State bands/orchestras/chorus, marching band competitions, Solo & Ensembles and Large Group festivals. Congratulations also to the following All-District individual student participants All-District Concert & Symphony Bands, performing on Saturday, March 26 at Bryan Station HS, time TBA: Carolyn Clark, Elise Edwards, James Piper, Jade Daugherty, Lauren Keach, Anna Kraemer, Ginny Smith, Kristin Darland, Amanda Dixon, Bangaly Savane, Mindy Thomas, Nathan Bush, Daniel Polk, Dylan Sarkisian, Elliot Mawby, Margaret Sumney, Andrew Osborn, Will Hjorth, Clay Cox, Annie Summers and Allen Moore. In addition, the HC Bands are preparing for the Large Group Festival on April 29 or 30 (more info coming)! KMEA All-State Wind Ensemble

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9 Henry Clay Band Notes Page 9 of ***HC BAND ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE*** * Fleece Embroidery: A reminder that band mom, Karen Rardin will embroider fleeces with the student s name for $6.36. If interested, you may contact Karen Rardin at kardan3201@insightbb.com. * Got Media? If you take pictures of the band during the year and want to share those photos with the rest of the band family, it s easy! The Media page on the band website: includes links to the image collections we already know about. If yours is not listed, contact Beth Kraemer at: kraemer@ .uky.edu to have your site added. The band also has a Flickr group: where Flickr users can submit images directly. If you have a Flickr account (it s free to join!), let us know so we can send you an invitation to the band group! Images from the Flickr group are also displayed on the band home page: We ve also started a blip.tv video channel: Contact Beth at: kraemer@ .uky.edu for information on how to get your band videos added! Also, if you have pictures that would look great in the newsletter, please contact Amy Polk at: amypolk@insightbb.com. * Band Room After Hours: A reminder that due to instrument safety concerns, the band room will no longer be open after school except by the directors or Justin Fisher. Students will need to carry their instruments (for home practice) to 5 th and 6 th hour classes unless informed by the directors that they will be available after school. * Henry Clay High School Blue Devils Band Facebook Page: We have a Facebook Page! It is the OFFICIAL Facebook communication site of the Henry Clay High School Blue Devils Band, maintained by the HC Band Boosters for students, parents and the public. If you are a Facebook member, search for the above title and click the Like button to join and stay updated on everything HC Band-related via Facebook! * HC Band Website: Don t forget to access the website for daily updates & posts, calendar updates, music, photos, video, class resources, Booster Club information, fundraising activities and important links at henryclayband.org! Students, the Members Only section is for assignments, etc. If you have forgotten the password, etc., please contact the directors.

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12 Henry Clay Band Notes Page 12 of 12 Booster Board and Committees President Kathy & Russell Edwards Vice Pres. open Secretary Stephanie Baldwin Comm. Sec. Beth Kraemer Amy Polk Treasurer Geni Osborn Co-Treasurer Claudia Neal Assoc. Treasurer open 11 Rep Amy Polk Rep Dean & Jenny Ray Rep Jean O Daniel Rep Rita Neat Rep Lorri Ransom Rep Stephanie Baldwin Rep Lisa Bush Rep Dana Silver Rep Heather Clark Rep Alan & Claudia Neal Rep Debbie Varble Rep Mary Olmstead Rep open Alumni Rep Tom Bensberg Steve Worrell Rhonda & Arnold Riddle Bingo Chair Lee Kemp Bingo Scheduler Diane Bradley Jean O Daniel Bingo Inventory open Chaperone Jean O Daniel Rita Neat Coffee Fundraiser Dana Silver Cookie Dough Lisa Bush Corporate Sp. Russell Edwards Donation Prog Russell Edwards Dresses Heather Clark Beth Kraemer Amy Polk Equipment Alan Neal Fleeces/Shirts Leigh Grossman Flower Sales Grossmans Guard Ruth Lundborg Hospitality Diane Bradley Kroger Cards Geni Osborn Mar. Uniforms Kathy Edwards Heather Clark Newsletter Amy Polk Publicity open Phone Tree Lynne Daviet Recycling Lynne Daviet Spirit Lorri Ransom Stadium Seating Edwards Tuxedos Kathy Edwards Value Cards Dana Silver Ways & Means Dana Silver Webmaster Beth Kraemer Henry Clay H.S. Band Boosters P.O. Box Lexington, KY 40522