Dear band families,
Love is in the air, but music is the food of love. This week’s message includes an update on Boston trip forms (deadline Feb 23), concert refreshment donation and volunteer signups, and a last call for practice-a-thon students to claim rewards. We wish all the best to our own Arlington Indoor Percussion and YHS Winterguard as they head into competition season!
TL;DR and Upcoming Dates:
- Feb 16: Deadline for Practice-A-Thon Rewards (Students claim here)
- Feb 17: Mason Jazz Festival
- Feb 20: Marching Band Volunteer Celebration at Punch Bowl Social*, 7PM
- Feb 23: Boston trip forms and remaining balance due
Feb 26: Concert Band Pre-Assessment Pyramid Concert (sign up) - Feb 27: Wind Ensemble Pre-Assessment Pyramid Concert (sign up)
- Feb 28: YHS Bands Night at Ireland’s Four Courts – 5-9PM
*Punch Bowl Social still appears to be quite busy on a Tuesday. If you have suggestions for alternative locations please contact us.
Boston Trip Forms and Remaining Deadlines
All remaining forms required for the Boston trip have been posted online. The required Field Trip Authorization form and Luggage and Lodging Search Permission must be turned in by February 23. These can be downloaded online but must be signed and returned. Forms can be emailed to springtrip@yorktownband.org OR sent to Mr. Witkowski. The remaining balance of $500 per student ($250 for chaperones) is also due on February 23. Any deposits that are still unpaid should be paid as soon as possible.
Finally, if your student will be administering medications you will need to submit the Medication Authorization form (one per medication) by March 31. Only prescription medications require a physician’s signature. If you have previously submitted a form this year, please contact springtrip@yorktownband.org and we’ll locate it. Medication forms only need to be submitted once per school year.
You can find the full details (including payment info) at https://yorktownband.org/boston
Concerts and Treats Return
On February 26 (Concert Band) and February 27 (Wind Ensemble), Yorktown will host Pyramid Concerts at which middle schools and Yorktown bands perform. The Yorktown Band Boosters will sell refreshments at both concerts as a fundraiser. Please sign up HERE to contribute refreshments and to volunteer. If you have any questions, contact Susie Wallin. Thank you for supporting our outstanding band program.
Practice-A-Thon Reward Extension
Any students who participated in the bands practice-thon and raised at least half of the fundraising goal has earned a “Snack” and/or “Meal” prize. Students received a full list of winners. Students must select their prize by Friday, Feb 16. Any students who do not select by Friday will receive the buyer’s choice 😉
Wishing you a feast of music on this Valentine’s Day,
Lisa Backer and Daniel Test
Yorktown Band Booster Co-Presidents
https://yorktownband.org