Clay-Chalkville Middle School Band
Clay, Alabama
Clay-Chalkville Middle School Band

Int. and Advanced Bands Lyres and Flip Folders

Intermediate and Advanced Band members were notified last week that they will need a lyre and flip folder for their instrument in class by Tuesday, September 7.  These items are needed so the band can see music to play for the pep rallies and football games.

They may purchase a lyre and flip folder for their instrument from a local music store or by calling one of the stores that send a representative to us.

Flip folders must have the student's name on it for identification.

*Band Booster Update*

A word from Bill Kennedy, Vice-President of the Band Boosters/Head Concession Coordinator:

Good evening, all!

 

Can you believe it's that time of year again?  I want to begin by thanking each of you for your commitment to supporting our bands and their efforts to be the best they can be.  It is up to us to provide the resources to combine with their hard work to achieve their highest goals.

 

Now, we get to work.

 

There are a couple of things I wanted to make you aware of, or remind you, if you've already heard.

 

1.  This Saturday, the 28th, the Piggly Wiggly in Clay is planning a tent sale.  They have asked us if we would grill hot dogs.  They will provide everything if we provide the manpower.  We will be selling a hot dog, chips, and can drink for $3 and a sausage dog, chips, and a drink for $4.  We're looking for a couple of volunteers to help between 10am and 2pm Saturday.  If you can't stay, come by and get a cheap lunch that will support the bands!  Where else can you get lunch for 2 for $6-8?

 

2.  Next Friday is the Rumble on Deerfoot, Clay-Chalkville v Hewitt-Trussville.  We are planning a tailgate prior to the game, and will be feeding both our marching band, and theirs.  We will also be selling food outside the stadium.  We'll need all hands on deck, given that this is the most important night of the most important season of our fund-raising year.  If you can help, and haven't already signed up, please let me know.

 

3.  A representative of the Jefferson County Health Department will be conducting food-handler training at 6pm on Tuesday, September 14 in the high school band room.  This is very important training that is provided at no cost, immediately precedes our September Booster meeting, and takes 30-45 minutes.  Your food handler certification is then valid for 2 years.  Please mark your calendar.

*Band Booster Update*

A word from Bill Kennedy, Vice-President of the Band Boosters/Head Concession Coordinator:

Good evening, all!

 

Can you believe it's that time of year again?  I want to begin by thanking each of you for your commitment to supporting our bands and their efforts to be the best they can be.  It is up to us to provide the resources to combine with their hard work to achieve their highest goals.

 

Now, we get to work.

 

There are a couple of things I wanted to make you aware of, or remind you, if you've already heard.

 

1.  This Saturday, the 28th, the Piggly Wiggly in Clay is planning a tent sale.  They have asked us if we would grill hot dogs.  They will provide everything if we provide the manpower.  We will be selling a hot dog, chips, and can drink for $3 and a sausage dog, chips, and a drink for $4.  We're looking for a couple of volunteers to help between 10am and 2pm Saturday.  If you can't stay, come by and get a cheap lunch that will support the bands!  Where else can you get lunch for 2 for $6-8?

 

2.  Next Friday is the Rumble on Deerfoot, Clay-Chalkville v Hewitt-Trussville.  We are planning a tailgate prior to the game, and will be feeding both our marching band, and theirs.  We will also be selling food outside the stadium.  We'll need all hands on deck, given that this is the most important night of the most important season of our fund-raising year.  If you can help, and haven't already signed up, please let me know.

 

3.  A representative of the Jefferson County Health Department will be conducting food-handler training at 6pm on Tuesday, September 14 in the high school band room.  This is very important training that is provided at no cost, immediately precedes our September Booster meeting, and takes 30-45 minutes.  Your food handler certification is then valid for 2 years.  Please mark your calendar.

Intermediate Band Trip Meeting -- Thursday, August 26th

This year the Clay-Chalkville Middle School Advanced and Intermediate Band are planning to perform in Washington, D.C.!

On Thursday, August 26th, a required meeting will take place in the Band Room starting at 7:00 P.M.  A student AND a parent or guardian must attend this meeting to be eligible to participate in traveling to Washington, D.C.  All students will be expected to sign-in.

If there are any time conflicts, please notify a director as soon as possible.

Advanced Band Trip Meeting -- Monday, August 23rd

This year the Clay-Chalkville Middle School Advanced and Intermediate Band are planning to perform in Washington, D.C.!

On Monday, August 23rd, a required meeting will take place in the Band Room starting at 7:00 P.M.  A student AND a parent or guardian must attend this meeting to be eligible to participate in traveling to Washington, D.C.  All students will be expected to sign-in.

If there are any time conflicts, please notify a director as soon as possible.

Beginning Band -- "Horn Night" Information

If your child is a member of the Beginning Band this year, there will be a letter sent home starting this week explaining what instrument your child has been approved to play. 

On Thursday, August 19th and Tuesday, August 24th, the Instrument Rental/Purchase Days for all beginning band students will take place starting at 6:00 PM in the Band Room.  Representatives from one or more local music dealers will be present to display instruments for your consideration.  These are very reputable music dealers with many years of experience in sales and service of good band instruments.

A brief meeting will begin at 6:00 PM and each family will be seen individually and you may leave after you have an opportunity to make arrangements for your instrument.  The session will end at approximately 7:30 PM.  If this time is not possible for your family, please contact a director as soon as possible.   

Welcome new band director, Mrs. Erin Wambles!!!!!!

Congratulations to Mr. Williams in his new position as assistant band director at Clay-Chalkville High School!

And introducing:   Mrs. Erin Wambles as the new assistant director at Clay-Chalkville Middle School!!!!!

Mrs. Wambles is a flute and oboe specialist and has taught very successfully at Zion Chapel High School for several years.

She has already been working this summer at the band room getting things organized from the move and getting the room ready to be opened up for school!

We are so very lucky to have this wonderful teacher on board to work with all of our fantastic band students!!!!!

Work day this Saturday!! Please join us for a little while!!

Concession stand clean up day is this Saturday!!  Parents of band students will meet at the concession stand at the football stadium at 8:00 AM to give it a good cleaning before we start the season. We expect to be finished about noon. If you cannot stay the entire time, we would love to have any help you can provide. There are many different jobs to do so I am sure there is one that is just right for you.  I know there is one waiting for me!!!!

This stand is our main source of income and we need all the help we can get!  This is how we fund having private instructors come and give one-on-one and small group instruction during the day so we don't keep students after school.


Please help!!!!!!!!

Thank you!         See you Saturday morning!

Band Booster meeting tonight

The first band booster meeting of the year is tonight, Monday, July 12, beginning at 6:00 PM.  The meeting will be held in the high school band room.

The band boosters work to support our band programs and we need all of you to help make it happen! This is support we need very much!

Please be there tonight at 6:00!

Many hands make the work light!

Photos from Disney trip !!

Thanks to Mrs. Rountree-Sullens for setting this up for us !!!!

Alright, it is here, the share site for the 2010 CCMS Band Trip to Disney.  http://2010ccmsbandtriptodisney.shutterfly.com/  

You do not have to be a member to view or add your pictures but you can sign up (for free) and order pictures!  Please be sure to add GOOD comments as well! 

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