January 5, 2008
Dear FHS Band Students and Parents:
It's 20 degress outside and THAT means it's time to start thinking about marching season again! I know that might sound odd to many of you, but to aid your planning of family vacations and medical appointments, it's time to publish the August rehearsal schedule. This year, I expect everyone at every rehearsal - the comraderie, pride, and sense of teamwork in our band can only be accomplished if we have everyone contributing towards the common goal!
NEW to the schedule for the 2008-2009 year are full marching band rehearsals at the Shrine Mont Camp in Orkney Springs. Several of our neighboring high schools have been using Orkney Springs for years as a rehearsal site, and the benefits of taking the band away for four days of rehearsing and team-building are simply unmatched by anything we can provide here at FHS. There will be a student cost involved in traveling to Orkney Springs (I am in the process of finalizing the exact amount) which will be able to be defrayed through the use of fundraisers and a student's incentive account. I do expect to see all marching band members at Orkney, and financial assistance will be made available.
The schedule is TENTATIVE and subject to change. I do not anticipate a change in dates, however, some times may change. Please examine the schedule carefully - if you already know of any potential conflicts, please contact me ASAP. The schedule is posted inside the calendar link.
Take care,
-MsB
