Dear Band Families,
We are now live on communications through Cut Time! We are still working on setting up access to make payments through this platform, so keep an eye out for additional information. In the meantime, it’s great to be back in regular contact with all of you.
We have an exciting week ahead – all of the A-Thons are kicking off! Practice-A-thon, Spin-A-Thon, and Drum-A-Thon pages are set and donations can be made now. See below for additional information.
- TODAY: Spring trip second payment ($250) due – Trip details
- January 21-30: Bands Practice-A-Thon fundraiser
- January 25: Drum-A-Thon and Spin-A-Thon fundraisers
- Volunteers needed: Time to start preparing for the next school year!
TODAY: Spring trip second payment due and forms
All band members are welcome to sign up for the spring trip to Norfolk, VA! This will be a combined trip with W-L. We have an exciting itinerary planned, with the main feature being attendance at the Virginia International Tattoo. Please note that the itinerary is subject to change, if weather or other circumstances necessitate. The first deposit of $200 was due on December 17th, and the second payment of $250 is due today. Checks payable to Yorktown Band Boosters are always accepted, and we will let you know if/when an online payment option becomes available. If you haven’t done so already, please go to the spring trip page and complete any necessary forms.
January 21-30 and January 25: A-Thon Fundraisers
It’s A-Thon time! Fundraisers are critical to supporting the various band programs at Yorktown, and we need your help! Students will participate in A-Thons, and we are asking students and families to start getting the word out to friends, neighbors, extended family, and anyone else who might be willing to donate. Even though per-session donations won’t be counted outside of the dates/times of the respective A-Thons and until the fundraisers conclude, flat-rate donations can start being made and count now! Besides funding program needs, there are prizes up for grabs for the students, too!
Students will only participate in one A-Thon. Students in Winterguard will participate in Spin-A-Thon (January 25th). Students in Arlington Indoor Percussion will participate in Drum-A-Thon (January 25th). Students not in those programs but involved in any other band program will participate in Practice-A-Thon (January 21-30). Note: Practice-A-Thon sessions only count for rehearsals and practice outside of regular school hours. Practice during class doesn’t count. Please bear with us as we update the FAQs and Yorktown Band page with this year’s information (although most of last year’s information can still be helpful until updates are made).
If your student doesn’t have a page on one of the A-Thon pages, please send an email to YorktownBandArlington@gmail.com with the following information: student’s name, student’s email address (not APS school email address), and instrument.
Volunteers needed: Time to get ready for next year!
Boosters need your help! It may seem like the end of the school year is still far off, but it’s important to backfill volunteer positions in advance of departures so new volunteers can learn the ropes. We have A LOT of volunteer positions that will be vacated by senior parents (or are already vacant), so please reach out if you are interested in taking on a role next year. Information on each position can be provided, and we will put you in contact with the current volunteer in order to ensure a smooth transition. **
Vacancies for next year include:
Executive Board Positions: President, Vice President, Fundraising Chairperson, Uniform Chairperson, Guard Coordinator, Assistant Guard Coordinator
Non-Board Positions: ** Assistant Equipment and Transportation Manager, PTA Communications Liaison, Concert Attire, Concert Concessions, Props Designer/Builder, Middle School Events Liaison, Practice-A-Thon Co-Coordinator, Winterguard Parent Coordinator, Co-Marching Band Uniform Manager
If you are interested or would like more information, please send an email to yorktownbandarlington@gmail.com.
Enjoy the long weekend! Go Band!!
Amber Miller
President
Yorktown Band Boosters
Email: YorktownBandArlington@gmail.com
Handy Resources:
Yorktown Band Apparel Store: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/yorktown-band\ Yorktown Band Website: https://yorktownband.org/Yorktown Band Calendar: https://yorktownband.org/calendar/Yorktown Band Booster Page: https://yorktownband.org/boosters/Yorktown Band Booster List: https://yorktownband.org/boosters/meet-the-boosters/
Please also check out and follow YHS bands through social media!https://www.instagram.com/yorktownbands/
https://www.instagram.com/yorktowncolorguard/
Know any alumni and their families? Encourage them to join the Yorktown Band Alumni Facebook page!