Bulldog band news. Last chance to register for the Chicago trip is October 23 rd. Information is on the website and in the newsletter!

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1 Bulldog band news October 15, 2017 AHS Mighty Bulldog Band took 3 rd overall in their division yesterday at Pageant of Bands with Los Lunas taking 2nd and Highland taking 1st. Less than a point seperated all three bands. While this is a great accomplishment, there is even bigger news. In our class, the percussion section won Outstanding Percussion Section and Claire Kelly won Outstanding Drum Major by unanimous decision. These are HUGE accomplishments for our marching band! We are very proud of you!! There are two more local opportunities to see the amazing show, MPAF and Zia Fiesta. Read through the newsletter to find out more information about these competitions. Last chance to register for the Chicago trip is October 23 rd. Information is on the website and in the newsletter! Couldn t make it to POB? Watch the show here: Dates to Remember Pistachio fundraiser ongoing Zero hour every day this week except Wednesday Evening rehearsal ONLY on Thursday at AHS 5-7 pm 10/24 MPAF competition 10/28 Zia Fiesta Competition

2 Here s the plan: October 28 Call time 8 am in show shirt, shorts, and black socks 8 am to 8:15 am change into full uniform Warm-up & Run-through 8:15 to 8:30 am (in full uniform) Load Truck at field 8:30-9 field o Uniform racks with bags onto truck o Change of clothes, personal items should be in uniform bag or shako box Load busses (in uniform) 9 am o Full uniform should be worn, nothing carried onto bus that will not be going onto performance field o All personal items in uniform bags on truck (or in specified parent vehicle) o Empty hat boxes in Shako Car o Empty instruments cases in Instrument Car Depart AHS for UNM Stadium 9:05 am Drop-off at Warm-Up Area, UNM 9:20 am Pick-Up Instruments from truck (by bus drop off) 9:20 to 9:30 am Walk to warm- up area 9:30 to 9:40 am Physical warm-up 9:42 to 10:02 am Walk to Music Warm-Up 10:02 to 10:12 am Music warm-up 10:12 to 10:32 am Move to gate 10:32 to 10:42 am Performance 10:52 am Pictures 11:05 to 11:15 am Change out of uniform (wearing show shirt) 11:15 to 11:30 am Lunch 11:30 am to 12:45 pm Return to stadium to watch remaining performances 12:45 to 1 pm Watch the rest of Pre-lims 1 to 65 pm Pre-lim awards 5 to 5:30 pm The rest of the schedule at this point is subject to change if the band qualified for Finals Competition (Top 10) so please be flexible Dinner 5:30 to 6:45 pm Return to stadium for finals 6:45 to 7 pm Watch Finals 7 to 9:30 pm Finals Awards 9:30 to 10 pm Load busses and return to AHS 10 to 10:30 pm o We will unload the truck at the portables, but not at the field after Zia Dismissal 10:45 pm o After truck is unloaded, uniforms put away, instruments are put away, and the band room is cleaned. Remember, we dismiss as a group! Volunteers are still needed for POB. We need help feeding the band. We need volunteers to set-up, serve, help clean up, and run the snack table. It is an easy task when we have enough parents to help. Thanks!

3 The Music Performance Assessment Festival (MPAF) is a festival that all local high school marching bands participate in and are evaluated on their program only, not compared to other bands. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Ms. Stott at elsie.stott@aps.edu. MPAF Call time at AHS 3:30 pm Change into uniforms (sans hats) 3:30 to 3:45 pm Load Busses 3:45 pm Depart AHS for Milne Stadium 3:55 pm Arrive at Milne to watch bands 4:15 pm Watch bands 4:40 to 6:55 pm Put on shakos, plumes, retrieve instruments: 6:55 to 7:05 pm Warm-up 7:10 to 7:30 pm Performance 7:40 pm Judges comments 8 pm Return to stands to watch Sandia 8:20 pm Load busses 8:35 pm Return to AHS 8:45 pm Unload truck, change out of uniforms, put away equipment 8:45 to 9:30 pm Dismissal 9:30 pm Parents: We still need parent volunteers for this event. While it is not at labor intensive as our Saturday competitions, we still need ice, uniform support, water support, and pit crew. Please review the itinerary to get an idea of when you will be needed to help. This is also a great opportunity to really get to see the other high school shows since parents are not asked to do as much as a regular competition. Non-marching band students and families: This is a great time to come and see the city marching bands. Come out and support AHS s award winning show and cheer on your friends!

4 We have ONE remaining football game this season. We will play pregame (so if you are pit crew, you need to be there early) and leave after half-time since we have an early morning the next day. Date: November 3, 2017 Location: Community Stadium 1601 Arroyo Vista Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM If you have not signed up to help with this game, please make sure you do! More information about the game will go out closer to the date. Zia Marching Band Fiesta is a unique event for our band. It is our first competition that has a finals component. What this means is that all the bands compete during the day, preliminary awards are announced, and then the ten bands with the highest scores of the preliminary competition compete in the finals for additional awards. What this means is that any band can make finals regardless of competition class (A, AA, AAA, or AAAA). This competition also bases competition class on school size, so we will compete against larger bands. This in not necessarily a bad thing and we made finals in 2015, placing at our highest level in the history of the competition. We came in 7 th overall that year and we were ecstatic. We can do that again this year with our amazing show! In addition to finals, this is also the competition where many alumni come and support us. We have a big barbeque and alumni dads grill for us. We also get to see past students that now attend UNM. We also ask parents to donate food items to feed the band this competition. The sign-up sheet can be found on the band competition page on the website. Please plan on bringing enough to feed people. We are asking for salads, sides, and desserts. The band will provide the rest. This is a fun competition with bands we have not seen yet. Parents: I still have show shirts that have not been picked up. If you ordered them, please pay for them and get them after Tuesday or Thursday s Evening rehearsal. Didn t order a shirt? I still have some available. Show your show pride by wearing your show shirt to every competition! Dismissal from the last few events have been wonderfully efficient, and we got to home relatively early! Let s keep up the community efforts and make it happen again!! We really appreciate all the team work from the students and families.

5 Calling all Photographers Do you have pictures from this year? Well, we are looking for all of your photographs! At the end of the year performance, we show a photo montage and would love to include your photos. Here is how you can get them to us: Login to Snapfish.com ID: ahsbandnews@gmail.com Password: Bedtime17 Look for a folder that already represents your pictures (March-a-thon, Summer Band, Football games, etc) Don t see the right folder? Just start one and then everyone can add pictures to it too! Add the pictures shortly after the event, if possible, since we work on the slideshow all year long. It can be done in one night, but then we are REALLY tired!! Do you have any questions? Trouble uploading pictures? Just sent us a message to the band . Have you had a chance to look at our website? While it may seem like the Marching Band has taken over everything band related, there are many sections that apply to Symphonic and Jazz Bands. Fundraising forms and information have their own tab so you can download additional order forms. As other fundraising opportunities open up, their links will become active and be available for download. The newsletters are available on the website too. We will be adding the meeting minutes too so be on the lookout for that if you miss a meeting. We want to make sure that you have access to all of the information you need and our website is that place. Did you see that we have a calendar on our site too? Want to make a payment in the middle of the night? Feel free to use the Paypal button! Oh! And while you are on the website, don t forget to check your BACs and sign-up to volunteer!

6 Odds and ends We have a tradition at AHS that happens for Zia and that is the ZIA FADE. Our preferred fade specialists are at Illest Cuts and it is recommended that you make an appointment. They have been doing our fades for years and they are the best! Everyone is welcome to participate in this tradition gals and guys and the more the merrier. It is a fun tradition and grows out quickly. Don t wait until the last minute! 3108 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) Every day this week except Wednesday (PSAT day). Make sure you are keeping up with your homework, are eating well, and getting plenty of sleep. This is going to be a BUSY week with TWO competitions!! No Tuesday evening rehearsal this week because we have the MPAF competition that evening. There will be evening rehearsal on Thursday.

7 Scrip Cards Our Scrip Card fundraiser is easy and ongoing, with 100% of the proceeds going to your student s BAC. We are introduction home ordering and PrestoPay this year (a change from last year) to make it easier for families to participate. All the information can be found here: and-boosters/fundraising/scripfundraising/ Enrollment code: AA6FFC3F52793 Band Assesment Costs (or BACs for short) BACs were uploaded on October 18. Please check your student s BAC for any errors. Volunteer hours are submitted to BACs on the first of the month so anything after the last day September are not on these BACs. Please let us know if you have questions. Dee and Peter Burton (pokadotdee@msn.com) work hard to ensure that the BACs are correct, but please don t hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Questions about Scrip? Contact Carrie McNeil at carrie.mcneil@gmail.com Important Dates to Remember: Orders due 11/8 Delivery 11/15 All dates are on Wednesdays and listed on the band calendar. Shirts are here!! If you are still waiting on green shirts that you ordered or would like to get one, please Michelle at ahsbandnews@gmail.com.

8 Things you should know ALL-STATE We host the All-State auditions at the AYS building, running the front door, audition rooms, warm-up area, etc. All-State auditions for Winds and Percussion take place Wednesday and Thursday, November 8-9, All-State Etudes were handed out to all Wind players. They will be used as the second chair placement the first week of December. All etudes are available from Ms. Stott. Commitment forms are available on Ms. Stott s website, and are PAST DUE The audition fee for All-State is $14, PAST DUE. Checks should be made out to AHS Band Boosters. We consolidate all auditions into one check for the sake of the NMMEA treasurer. UNM has made the All-State etudes available by videos made by their professors. They are available at NpD_BxT81PXmDKYw These recording can serve as a valuable tool in learning the etudes. They serve as fantastic examples to emulate. PRACTICE LOGS The expectation is 30 minutes/6 days a week, or 3 hours per week, divided as needed by the student. The most important part of the log is the reflective portion practicing with thought. Much more important that the time, is the thought. Hard copies will be provided Monday in class but are always available electronically on Ms. Stott s website! Practice logs are assigned for each week of the semester. So far, each student should have turned in 1 log with the number 4 due on Monday. We are on week 5!! The Jazz Band will have their first performance as part of the Uptown Jazz Concert, a collaborative concert between 4 high schools, held at Highland High School PAC on Tuesday, November 14 th at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendars!!! We have a location!! It will be published in next week's addition. Symphonic and Marching Bands: put this date in you calender and come out to support our fellow AHS musicians! It is sure to be a fun night of music and food!

9 SAVE THE DATE!!! The Goodwill fundraiser and bake sale will be held on Saturday 11/11/17 from 9am-1pm at Jefferson Middle School (please note that this is the correct time and is different from what was posted on the original information about this event). Volunteers will be needed on Sunday 10/29 from 12pm-2pm to distribute flyers in the neighborhoods around Jefferson middle school. This is a great opportunity for band students to get in some volunteer hours! We will meet at the Jefferson MS staff parking lot at noon on 10/29. Kids will also be sent home with flyers to distribute in their own neighborhoods the week of 10/30. On the day of the event volunteers will be needed from 8:20 am-1:30pm. We need baked goodies for the bake sale. We need a driver for the band truck to pick up donations in the neighborhoods around Jefferson the day of the event. And, of course, all band families should clean out their closets and bring your stuff for donation to the event! Please contact BethTarrant at etarrant@salud.unm.edu or (505) and let her know how you d like to help. Pistachio orders are due THIS FRIDAY!!. Pistachios will be available for pick-up after Nov. 8 Please make a copy of your order form before turning it in with your money. All monies should be in a sealed envelope with the student named and Pistachio on the outside. Visit www. Smithsfoodanddrug.com/inspire and log in (or create an account if you don t have one) Click on My Account Click on Enroll under Inspiring Donations Program Search Mighty and it will bring up Albuquerque HS Mighty Bulldog Band Boosters #LR660 Click on that and hit Enroll Now just use your Smith s card every time you shop and Smith s will send the band money! Share with friends and family. Anyone and everyone can participate!! Shop on Amazon? Use Amazon Smiles when you shop and they will donate to the band. Just select Albuquerque High School Bulldog Band Boosters as the organization and then shop as you would normally. Every little bit helps. Have any good fundraising ideas? Want to help organizes fundraisers? Contact Michelle Fox at ahsnews@gmail.com or

10 Volunteer Ever wondered how you could help? Well, this page is dedicated to all of the volunteer opportunities available. While this week may have many marching band volunteer needs right now, there will be many more opportunities to help. All sign-ups are on the band website: new.ahsmightybulldogband.org. HELP NEEDED TO FEED THE BULLDOGS We need help with setting up, serving, and cleaning up for all of the upcoming competitions. Please sign up today! HELP NEEDED FOR ZIA We need parent support for uniforms and water distribution. If you are going to be at the event and have not signed up to help yet, please consider helping in one of those areas. Sign-up sheet is on the website. HELP NEEDED for MPAF Parents are needed to help with pit crew, water distribution, bringing ice, uniform support, and general support for this event. This is an evening event so please plan accordingly. Please check the volunteer sign-up sheet for opportunities. HELP NEEDED Parents are needed to help with All-State auditions. Lunch is provided for full-day volunteers, and coffee and snacks for all volunteers. You are needed 8 am 5 pm on Tuesday (11/7) and Wednesday (11/8). Sign-up sheets will be up later this week. All you need to do is proctor and record auditions. A script is provided and the zoom recorders are very user friendly. Questions? Ms. Stott at elsie.stott@aps.edu Thanks for all of the parent support at Pageant of Bands! We had a great turnout of volunteers! A big SHOUT OUT to Carrie Slad and Paula Hildebrandt for being our Parent Reps for POB. It s a great big job to do!! HELP NEEDED Do you have a vehicle that can pull a U- Haul trailer? We will be taking trailer down to Las Cruces and need a parent that has an appropriate vehicle. Let us know at ahsbandnews@gmail.com. Opportunities

11 Anyone interested in going on the Chicago trip (students, parents, chaperones, family) should each sign-up on the google doc commitment form located on the band website. Information on IPS is attached to this newsletter and you should register ont the IPS by the end of the day on October 23rd. This is your LAST chance to register!! Don't miss out on this great time!! It s going to be an amazing experience!! Don t miss OCTOBER 23 Absolutely last date to sign up for the trip on IPS. You need to pay your deposit that way as well!

12 INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT SYSTEM Your group leader has elected to utilize Bob Rogers Travel s online Individual Payment System (IPS) to collect trip payments. Please read the following information to assist you in registering for this trip. TRIP DETAILS Trip ID: Group Name: Group Leader: Destination: NM Albuquerque High School Band, Choir & Orchestra Drew Austin, Elsie Stott Chicago, IL Trip Dates: March 1-4, 2018 All package costs are based on projected participation and occupancy, and are subject to change. Participant Type Student Occupancy $1, (all students in Quad occupancy) Quad Triple Double Single Chaperone $1, $1, $1, $1, Payment Details Due Date Amount Due Registration Deadline October 23, Deposit October 23, 2017 $ per traveler 2 nd Payment November 20, 2017 $ per traveler 3 rd Payment December 18, 2017 $ per traveler 4 th Payment January 15, 2018 $ per traveler Final Payment February 5, 2018 Remaining Balance Payments must be made through the IPS system via VISA, MasterCard, DISCOVER Credit/Debit Card or VISA/Mastercard Reloadable Prepaid Card (available at your local financial institution) and will be automatically deducted from your selected card on the payment due dates. All Gift Cards are not accepted. CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be in writing to Bob Rogers Travel. All money and fees paid prior to the individual cancellation (determined by the postmark or date) are nonrefundable and nontransferable. No refunds or credits will be issued for a cancelled participant.

13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING YOUR IPS ACCOUNT You will need the following items to be able to create your IPS Account. An active Credit /Debit/Reloadable Prepaid Card endorsed by Visa, MasterCard or Discover. An active account. Your Trip ID. Internet access. STEP 1: Go to ips.bobrogerstravel.com to begin the registration process. If you are new user to the IPS system, please enter in Trip ID #: NM to register. If you are a returning user, please enter in your and password to register. STEP 2: Complete all appropriate fields. o Password must be alpha & numeric with a minimum of eight characters and one upper case character. STEP 3: Read and accept the following Travel Insurance Acknowledgement and Travel Agreement. STEP 4: After all appropriate information has been supplied, an enrollment will be sent to the provided address. All future notifications will come via . (Check junk/spam folder if s are not received.) o If you need to register additional travelers, please login using your and password, then click on the trip ID and select Add a Traveler. o Return to ips.bobrogerstravel.com to review your account and update your payment information. Thank you for choosing Bob Rogers Travel we look forward to helping you create lasting memories!

14 DonationDrive Please bring your items and help us meet our goal! SPONSORED BY: Saturday November 11 9AM - 1PM Jefferson MS 712 Girard Blvd NE ABQ, NM (West Parking Lot) Clothing, shoes, handbags, kitchenware, home decor, houseware, linens, toys, sporting equipment, jewelry, small appliances, computers and electronic accessories. * No TVs or Mattresses*