Paperwork Due!

Before your child can start with the CHHS Band, the following paperwork must be turned in by Wednesday, June 14th:

• Contract signed by both a parent and student
• Physical form signed by a health care professional
• 2016-17 Grade print out.  If your child is doing summer band only, this isn't required.

If this paperwork is not in by the due date, your child will be dismissed from band until it is turned in.

Keep Contact Information Up to Date

Please remember that the only way we can communicate with the band parents is if we have current contact information.  Since this information is only used by the band, please give us the email address that you check frequently.  With a new director coming in and a lot going on, it is imperative that we get the information to you as soon as we can.  Checking the blog frequently will help, too!  Michelle will do her best to get the information to you in a couple of different ways.  Thanks for your patience!

If you have changes to email or phone numbers, please let us know at copperhillsbandboosters@gmail.com.  Thanks!

Summer Band Finally Underway!

Now that there is a new band director in place, summer band can finally get going!  Here are some important tips to surviving summer band:

1. Eat a good breakfast before practice!  Without that fuel, you'll crash and burn quickly!
2. Bring water!  Find a way to carry that water bottle.  It will need to travel with the kids during their marching routes.  A bag perhaps?
3. Wear good shoes!  We suggest good athletic shoes, something with support.  Marching shoes should be saved for parades and competitions.
4. Wear sunscreen!  Apply before practice and then bring some with you to apply again during practice!
5. Wear a hat!  The sun gets hot and bright!
6. Have fun!  This is the best time to bond with your section and the rest of the band.  Find the joy!

Schedule for June 12-15

There has been some confusion about the changes in the band schedule this last week.  Emails were sent out, but it hasn't been on the blog.  For this we apologize.  Here's the schedule for the next few days:

Today

9:00:  Band leadership only meets at the high school for a quick meeting with MJ and Mr. Matthews.

10:00:  All current band students meet at Sky Park at 10:00 a.m. for a get to know you party with Mr. Matthews.

Tuesday

8:00-10:00 a.m. Rookie Camp

Bring water, sunscreen, and good shoes

6:30 p.m. Mr. Matthews Meet and Greet

CHHS Band Room

This is mostly for the parents, but we won't turn away kids.

Wednesday

7:00 a.m.  Vets report to band practice

8:00 a.m.  Rookies join the band

10:00 a.m.  Practice ends

Thursday

7:00-10:00 a.m. Whole band practice

This is the schedule as far as we know.  Mr. Matthews will keep the kids updated from there.

Band Yard Sale

Grizzly Band Yard Sale

Saturday, June 10th

7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

CHHS East parking lot

If you are interested in selling some items, please make sure to bring the following:

1.  Tables, chairs, a canopy (if you have one) and anything else needed to set up your station.

2.  Your own change.  All money made from selling your own items will be handled directly by you.  

Any money earned must go straight to band fees.

You are responsible for your own set up and clean up.  Please show respect to CHHS by leaving your booth area clean after we are finished.

Updated Summer Schedule

As of now, here is the updated summer schedule:

Monday, June 12th @7:00 a.m.:  Rookie Camp

Tuesday, June 13th @ 7:00 a.m.:  All vets report to band

Tuesday, June 13th @ 8:00 a.m.: All band students report

Wednesday, June 14th @ 7:00 a.m.:  Regular summer band schedule

Band Activity on Friday

When:  Friday, June 9th

Place:  Big Springs Park in Provo Canyon (http://provo-canyon-parks.weebly.com/big-springs.html)

Time:  8:00 a.m. This year's and next year's band councils meet at Big Springs Park

           11:00 a.m.  All other band students arrive.  

This includes ONLY CHHS band students (class of 2017 and younger) who are currently participating in band/color guard. Incoming 9th graders who are signed up for summer or fall band may join us.  

Please bring:

1.  Camp chair (blankets are optional but a good idea)

2.  Sunscreen

3.  Hiking gear (light hiking along various river trails)

4.  Games (including but not limited to frisbees, board games, balls, etc.)

5.  Sack lunch

6.  Snacks for late afternoon snacking to share (ie. large bag of chips, brownies, candy, popcorn, etc.)

7.  Sweater in case it gets chilly

This activity is to help the kids get some closure with Miss Johnson and to meet the new director.  Since we plan on having a night time meet and greet with the new director, we ask that you leave this activity for the kids to enjoy without parents.  Car pools can be arranged.