MERRY CHRISTMAS! M ig h t y Viking Band!!!

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1 Kevin Hebert, Director Tennessee High School 1112 Edgemont Avenue Bristol, TN Band Room Telephone: MERRY CHRISTMAS! W e l c o m e t o t h e / M ig h t y Viking Band!!! w w w. b t c s. o r g / t h s / b a n d December 2009 Fruit Orders Great Job! Together, we sold $14,453 of fruit!!! Please come and pick up your orders on Saturday, Dec 5th from 10 AM 12 PM at the Viking Hall Loading dock (near the track field) We need 10 volunteer workers to separate and organize the fruit orders on Friday evening, December 4th. Start time is 6:00 PM. Remember, DO NOT leave fruit where it will freeze if you cannot deliver it right away. Any questions, contact Gina Taylor or Earl McVay at The THS MVB Band Booster Board extends Best Wishes and Happy Holidays to all our students and families. VIKING HALL The Band Board cannot stress enough the importance of working the concession stands at Viking Hall. The revenue the band receives is absolutely vital to the band budget. VOLUNTEERS ARE ESSENTIAL!!! Parents and students need to help themselves and each other and take advantage of this opportunity to work and help support the Band. It is extremely important everyone try to work a 4 hour shift. If everyone will pull together and volunteer 4 hours at various times, the band will maintain the percentage we receive from the Athletic Dept and reduce the final payment for the spring trip. Without Viking Hall, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE MORE OF A FINANCIAL BURDEN for our students to participate!!! There isn t anything difficult, hard or terribly laborious about this work. You might make a new friend and have a good time! C mon out!!! DO NOT ASSUME SOMEONE ELSE WILL DO IT!!!! CALL NOW!!! Cont d on Page 7 QUOTABLE Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale CHRISTMAS PARADE 2008 Page 2: Finances Calendar of Events Page 3: Fundraising Opportunities Page 4: Winterline... Board Members Notes of Interest Page 5: Competitions Page 6: Band Members... Page 7: Arby s Classic Page 8: Thank you Page 9: Winter Guard Members... The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 1

2 Student Accounts/Payments Student account payments must be submitted directly to: Tennessee High School Band P.O. Box 1172 Bristol, TN Payments can also be made via PayPal by credit or debit card. There is a link on the Band Website. (There is a discount for cash or check.) If you owe on your students account, please make every effort to bring it current. Any questions regarding student accounts, please contact Tracy Griffith at: ; ggwine@aol.com or Sheila Wilson at ; swilson@btes.tv Spring Trip The Band spring trip to Atlanta, GA is right around the corner... (April 29th-May 1st) Registration forms and deposits were due on Nov 10th. STUDENTS WILL NOT GO ON THE TRIP WITHOUT PAYMENT being made IN FULL. There cannot be any exceptions! We hope everyone took advantage of the many fundraising opportunities that have been available to help their student accounts! STUDENT ACCOUNTS MUST BE CURRENT AND PAID IN FULL!! Please mail all forms and payments to the Post Office Box. PAYMENT #2 DUE ON DEC 10th Any questions, please contact Sheila Wilson at: NO PAYMENTS OF ANY KIND CAN BE SENT TO or left in THE BAND ROOM! or swilson@btes.tv PIZZA HUT CARDS The Pizza Hut cards are still for sale. The cost is $8.00 each and your child will earn $5.00 each. If interested in selling, please contact Sheila Wilson by swilson@btes.tv or This is an excellent fundraiser to help your student account! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 7 Christmas Concert 7PM Auditions Christmas Parade 4 5 P ick UpFruit Fundraiser School School December School 29 School 23 School 30 School 24 School 31 School -New Years Eve S c h e d u l e o f E v e n t s Dec 3rd-Percussion Auditions Dec 3rd-Christmas Parade (Evening) Students 5:30 PM Dec 5th-PICK UP FRUIT ORDERS 10 AM-12 PM (Loading Dock at Viking Hall, near the track) Dec 7th-Christmas Concert- Viking Hall 7:00 PM Dec 12th-Appalachian Fairgrounds-Fundraiser Dec 21st-Jan 5th-School -Holiday Break Dec 31st-New Year s Eve The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 2

3 Fundraising Opportunities Do you want to offset the Winter Percussion deposit required by January 2nd??? Then you need to volunteer and help with this fundraiser!!! This is an opportunity for students and parents to get that cost down. The Winter Percussion students are the halftime entertainment and are holding a fundraiser on Saturday, December 12th at the Little City Roller Girls Roller Derby located at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray. The Band is operating the concession stand at this event and the earned profits for our students will offset the winter line fee. With setup and cleanup, the shift will be from approximately 4 PM-9 PM Contact:Jennifer Hicks jenniferhicks29@yahoo.com or Jeanie Granger jgranger1104@aol.com. Watching a live roller derby bout should be fun and entertaining! C mon out and enjoy the fun!!! Tickets are: $8.00 presale and only thru Eva Burton evaningstar@yahoo.com or Tickets are $10 at the door (kids under 12 are free). Derby begins at 6 PM. (Only Concession workers will not need a ticket) WE NEED INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BAKED GOODS TO SELL! BROWNIES, COOKIES, ETC...PLEASE SEND BY 12/11. WE NEED SUGAR FREE BAKED GOODS TO SELL TOO! LET S GET THOSE REC- IPE BOOKS OUT! Please send Jeanie an by 12/7 as to the baked goods you can provide. THANKS!!! The Texas Roadhouse Restaurant has agreed to allow the Band to sell their delicious yeast rolls for $4 a dozen. They are delivered frozen, They make them from scratch, they rise and then are frozen. This is sold like fruit...you take orders and collect money up front...the band will receive 50% profit. Checks are made to the Boosters. Information should be home and the deadline for orders is Dec 11th with delivery of the rolls on Dec 18th. Any questions, please contact: Donna Parker at Time is of the essence! SELL THOSE ROLLS!!! We will have a student night at the restaurant in Kingsport in February where a percentage of profits will go to the Band. Details TBA. The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 3

4 Winter Percussion and Winter Guard 2008 Winter Guard training was held on Tuesdays, Nov 10th Nov 22nd at Vance. Auditions were Nov 23rd. Winter Percussion Practice is on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-6:30 pm. Auditions are Dec 3rd. Cost is $250 per Student. A $100 deposit must be paid on Jan 2nd to reserve your space. It is mandatory for all students to attend Percussion Camp Jan 2nd Jan 4th. We will be hosting a special guest. Paperwork came home on Nov 13th. Parents: We once again need parent volunteers to chap- erone, drive, fundraise, feed and help with pit equip- ment. Please volunteer your time as much as possible for your student and the band. 2009/2010 Booster Board Members President: Earl McVay, logan516@yahoo.com 1 st Vice President - MITC: Sally Eskridge, sallyeskridge@yahoo.com 1 st Vice President - Fundraising: Gina Taylor, gt1210@charter.net 2 nd Vice President - Viking Hall: BJ Garst bjgarst@embarqmail.com 2 nd Vice President - Italian Ice: Teresa Martin, tgm2424@gmail.com Recording Secretary: Jennifer Hicks, jenniferhicks29@yahoo.com Correspondence Secretary: Jeanie Granger, jgranger1104@aol.com Financial Treasurer: Sheila Wilson, swilson@btes.tv Credit Treasurer-Student Accounts: Tracy Griffith, ggwine@aol.com Parliamentarian: Allen Martin, cheftgd@aol.com Public Relations: Teresa Martin, tgm2424@gmail.com Uniforms: BJ Garst, bjgarst@embarqmail.com Hospitality: Sharon Rice, kinderrice@yahoo.com House and Grounds: David Snipes, nurseman98@msn.com Three positions open for the 2010/2011 year. President; VP-Viking Hall Concessions and Financial Treasurer NEXT BOOSTER MEETING MONDAY JAN 25th, 7 PM IF YOU DON T ATTEND BOOSTER MEETINGS, YOU ARE NOT HEARD OR INFORMED!!! Notes of Interest: Auditions are Dec 3rd for Winter Percussion The Christmas Parade is Dec 3rd, Thursday 7PM-Students need to be dressed in uniform and at Krystals at 5:30PM Don t forget to pick up your fruit order on Sat -Dec 5th for delivery. Pick up 10 AM Noon at Viking Hall Loading Dock Don t forget the Christmas Concert on Dec 7th at Viking Hall 7PM-Public Welcome...Bring all your family members There is no Booster Meeting for December, see you on Monday, January 25th! Update on Grant Applications: The three grants the THS Band applied for, have all been turned down, the Board can apply again next year, this means no financial relief RECYCLE Aluminum Cans! Drop off bags at band room. If you have a large amount to donate, contact Amy Gibbon at The Band earns.45 a pound! Viking Hall Schedule will be on the Band Web Site you can see the schedule and call to sign up Tax deductible donations to the Band are gratefully accepted. Send to PO Box or can be done through PayPal online. Info on the website-a receipt will be provided by Tracy Griffith The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 4

5 CONGRATULATIONS To the Mighty Viking Band on winning awards at the USBBA Mid-South Regional Championship Competition, University of VA at Wise on October 31st! 1 st Place Band Class IV A 1 st Place Color Guard 1 st Place Percussion 1 st Place Music 1 st Place Marching 2 nd Place Band of the day regardless of class The Mighty Viking Band was also in The Band Beat Competition on November 7th in Fort Mill, SC 1st Place Band Class AA 1st Place Music Class AA 1st Place Marching Performance Class AA 1st Place General Effect Class AA 1st Place Color Guard Class AA 1st Place Color Guard Overall (highest score of the day!) 8th Place Band in Finals competition regardless of class Please, take a bow... THANK YOU to the following companies that made contributions to assist the Band with food goods for the competitions. ARBY S; BELLA S PIZZA; CHICK-FIL-A; PAL S; SUBWAY; BIG EDDIE S DELI; HARDEE S, MACADOO S and SARA LEE BAKERY GROUP. We thank each and every one of the business contributors for supporting the THS Mighty Viking Band! We encourage patronage of the business that support the MVB! The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 5

6 The 2009 Tennessee High School Mighty Viking Marching Band Drum Major Emily Smith Flutes Shaquita Howard * Sarah Gibson Tiffany Lane Jordan Armstrong Karlee Gibbon Clarinets Jordan Granger* Maggie Fuller* Makayla Arrants Michelle Garst Matt Stevens Emileigh Eggers Rachel Hyatt Sean McCarty Mack Green Aislynn Hooper Caiyln King Emi Lowe Saxophones Corey Wallen Bonnie Houser Harrison Lewis Aaron Watson Dustin Mowl** Mellophones Sierra Wade Morgan Smith Audrey Hyatt Kayla Wilson Trumpets Corey (James) Price Lauren Lipscomb Anthony Trigiani Johnathan Foote Rachel Moore Kristen Frasier Aaron Cross** Chessney Rice Brianna White Saxophones Corey Wallen Bonnie Houser Harrison Lewis Aaron Watson Dustin Mowl** Trumpets Corey (James) Price Lauren Lipscomb Anthony Trigiani Johnathan Foote Rachel Moore Kristen Frasier Aaron Cross** Chessney Rice Brianna White Baritones Josh Taylor* Gabriel Proctor Austin Barnett Nick Snipes Tubas Andy Doran Eddie Hall* Lucas Gaskins Snares Dwight Miller** Matt McCoy Tenors Savannah Herring Greta Wilkinson Bass Line Kristen Hicks Donny Miller Martin Harkleroad Kristen Bales Zack Hughes Front Ensemble Wyndie McCann Amber Yarber Michaela Hickman Swing Mann Samantha Gudger Abby Powers Nathaniel Muzer Emily Sullens DJ Jackson Colorguard Katie McClanahan Morgan Baskett Julia McClintic Parker Wade Ashton Booher** Miranda McVay Bethany Stout Raven Tucker Casey Smith Laura Masters Megan Griffith Kristen Thompson Kendra Smith Karissa Stanly Emily Buchanan Cristen Freeman Sarah Harkleroad Laura Faidley Briana Lowe Kelsey McFarland Caitlyn Roark Susannah Rogers * - Section Leader ** - Captain The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 6

7 ARBY S CLASSIC THIS EVENT REQUIRES 46 WORKERS PER DAY! Everyone, students and parents should be able to schedule a 4 hour shift for our band students. It s in the best interest of our band overall for all of us to do our part and work together. All parents are automatically part of the Band Boosters. The contribution of your time helps to make the band a better organization for your child, and also helps reduce the cost of participation. When EVERYONE thinks that SOMEONE will get the job done, then NO ONE comes forward to do it, then there is a problem. Our Band needs YOU to step up! Schedule will be on the Website. All worked time by everyone now goes toward the Spring Trip! We need EVERY- ONE to volunteer and work a couple of shifts at Viking Hall so that we will be able to reduce the cost of the final payment on the spring trip. In addition, the band booster budget is still operating in the red, even with MITC behind us. This is significant...we simply cannot afford to lose the money we receive from Viking Hall. WE NEED YOUR HELP. The Band made $18,000 last year from Viking Hall. The Athletic Boosters would love to have this back!!! We cannot afford to lose this money!!! Please contact BJ Garst: bjgarst@embarqmail.com or to schedule a shift to work. Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. ~Vince Lombardi The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 7

8 Thank you to those who have volunteered at Viking Hall this season to keep our Band going. It takes EVERYONE to do their part to make the Mighty Viking Band successful. We see the same faces volunteering at all the functions which is very unfair to the rest of us. It takes more than a few dedicated people to make it successful. We have many senior parents leaving us and need the freshmen and sophomore parents to step in and shoulder some of the responsibility. We all have busy lives with jobs, children and outside commitments. It s a proven fact that the more involved the parents are, the more successful our children will be. C mon folks...let s all do our part for our kids!!! MAKE THAT CALL! YOU HAVE JOINED THE BAND WITH YOUR STUDENT!!! VOLUNTEER!!! YOU ARE NEEDED!!! Students...we need you to do YOUR part with NO whining, NO complaining, NO sass and NO fooling around! You simply need to show up ON TIME, put a smile on your face, do your part, be respectful, pull your own weight and let s get the job done. NO BOYFRIENDS AND GIRLFRIENDS HANGING AROUND!!! This is a JOB!!! From L to R: Vanessa, Aislynn, Rachel, BJ, Bill and Raven Thank you to everyone who is volunteering. You deserve a round of applause for donating your time to the band. It is very much appreciated! The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 8

9 Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted into the THS White Winter Guard. Zoe Peterson Kayla Ashley Hannah Dyer Hailey Ferguson Cheyenne Poteat Sarah Harkleroad Briana Lowe Ashley Adams Katie Mullins Candace Glover Katie Wells Kaitlyn Cox Briana Franklin Emily Buchannan Susannah Rogers Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted into the THS Maroon Winter Guard. Megan Griffith Ashton Booher Julia McClintic Morgan Baskett Rhyann Bennett Raven Tucker Rhiannon Romano Karissa Stanley Katie McClanahan Maggie Fuller Parker Wade Miranda McVay Kelsey McFarland Laura Faidley The Mighty Viking Band Monthly Newsletter Page 9