Band Parent Meeting

There is a band parent meeting on Sept. 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the band room.  This meeting is for ALL Copper Hills Band parents, not just Marching Band parents!  We will be discussing the two upcoming fundraisers and also getting approval for our spring band tour.  We need at least 80% approval from the parents of the students going on tour so attendance of at least one parent is crucial.  If you do not have a student going on tour, then you will be excused after the fundraiser kick-off.  See you there!

Weber Review

The start of the 2015 Fall Marching Season is here!  We begin with Weber Review at Weber State on Tuesday, September 22nd.  Here are the details:

The bus will leave from Copper Hills at 1:00 p.m.  It will return to Copper Hills by 8:00 p.m.
Our performance time is 5:15.  Warm ups begin at 4:00.  If you have signed up to help with equipment, please be at Weber State no later than 4:15.  If you are helping with food, the kids will eat after they play.

Here are driving directions to Weber State (although it's probably easier to ask Siri or use your smartphone):
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=zIUgCQRb1p5M.k2tYNxKBkhYo

If you are coming to support the band, wear our school colors proudly and look for other parents to sit next to in the stands.  Entrance fee is $5 per person.

Please feed your child a healthy breakfast that morning.  They will also eat lunch at school before they leave. They need to be strong and alert for competition.  Also, make sure they have LONG black socks as part of their uniform and of course, their black marching shoes.

Go Marching Grizzlies!

Parent Consent for Travel F orm

Just in case you didn't get the link in the email, here is the link to the Parent Consent for Travel form that you need to bring with you to the Parent Preview tonight.

http://purchasing.jordandistrict.org/files/Parent-Consent-for-Student-Travel-and-Medical-Treatment.pdf

Have a great day!

Parent Preview

Parents, family, and friends are invited to our Parent Preview night on Monday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the Copper Hills stadium.  It is free of charge.  This will be the band's first chance to perform their whole show for a crowd.  Come and show your support!  There may even be a little audience participation!

After the show in the stadium, at least one parent needs to stay longer to complete paperwork for the Red Rocks band trip at the end of October.  We will have a notary in the band room signing parent consent forms for student travel and medical treatment.  It is of the upmost importance that a parent is there to sign these documents that night.  Please bring a picture ID and insurance card.

The night should last about an hour and a half from start to finish.  There may be rain that day, so come prepared with an umbrella.

See you there!

Fundraiser Items

Our fundraiser items will be in on Monday, August 10th!  You may either have your child bring them home from band camp that day, or you may come in to the band room from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  If you would like your child to bring home the items, please let them know the items will be ready for them to take home at the end of the day.

Band Camp is Here!

Band camp is upon us!  August 10-14 from 7:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. every day!  Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Wear comfortable clothing (same as for summer band).
• Bring a water bottle.
• Wear sunscreen.
• Wear sturdy shoes.
• Get plenty of sleep!
• Eat a good breakfast every day.
• Get a small (3 x 5) notebook for taking notes.
• Get some kind of  folder for music and set sheets.  You can find and print your music under the 2015 Fall Marching Music tab on this blog.
• The band boosters will provide dinner every night, but lunch only Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  Be prepared to bring a lunch on Tuesday and Thursday or have money to buy something off campus.
• The band boosters will be taking shoe orders on Tuesday of band camp.  Please check your marching shoes and decide if you need new ones.

It's going to be a great week!  Good luck Marching Grizzlies!

Still Looking for Volunteers!

Fall marching season is rapidly approaching.  There are still opportunities for parents to sign up for our committees and to bring food for band camp.  If you have not signed up for one of our committees especially, please take the time to do so now.  All volunteering opportunities can be found on the band blog under the "Volunteers" tab.  Make sure to mark which dates you are available to help.  As an added bonus, all parents who sign up to help on the equipment committee will receive free admission to the competition they sign up for.  Otherwise, you pay $5 admission.