The Weekly - November 17th

NEXT PARENT MEETING THIS TUESDAY @ 6:30PM in the Band Room.

Quote of the Week:
Great attitudes precede great opportunities.  Who you are determines what you see.  
- John C Maxwell
Jazz Band Read-throughs
We will be meeting this monday & wednesday during zero period (6:40 - 7:30).  If you're interested in getting a head start on the jazz combo, be there.

JAZZ BAND AUDITION INFORMATION
Everything is on Charms in the Jazz Audition folder.  Winds - your auditions are due Friday, Rhythm Section & Vocals, we will do live auditions Thursday after school.

CIF Playoff Game Friday:
This will be an away game.  Administration has requested the Drum Line go with them on the bus.  Let me know ASAP if you guys are available!

Disneyland:
We have four MANDATORY parade rehearsals (Dec 1, 4, 8, and 11).  If you miss one of these rehearsals, you will not go with us to Disneyland (NO EXCEPTIONS).  If you have not provided appropriate "communication" to the Boosters/Treasurer (lramhoff@blackhawkbrigade.org) by December 1st, you will be ineligible to rehearse in the parade block.

OUR STATE OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS:
Please have your fall payments, or some sort of financial communication to the treasurer by December 1st.  Thank you!
lramhoff@blackhawkbrigade.org.  



C.S.U.L.A. First Chair Honor Band
Ignore the deadline of Nov. 7th, if you're interested, fill out the form and have me sign it.  
CSULA Honor Band Application
CSULA Honor Band Information

WIND SYMPHONY:
WIND SYMPHONY LADIES: Dresses must be paid for ASAP ($60.00).  
WIND SYMPHONY GENTLEMEN: You should have your Tuxedos ASAP!
There is a gig on Thanksgiving (10:30am - 11:30am @ Rancho La Quinta).  If you're in town, you need to be there!  

New York City Donation Web Page:
Please direct people to the homepage of blackhawkbrigade.org to find for this link.  This is a great way to get people to help donate to our cause!  Thank you to the NYC Committee for your hard work and dedication to make this happen!  Here is the link: http://www.lqhswindsymphony.myevent.com/3/donate.htm. There is  a QR code on the website for you tech savvy people.

COD Symphonic Band: Check the rehearsal schedule on www.CODBand.net.  So that you know what our focus will be for the week.  This was posted Thursday morning for you to view, and emailed out to you.

Register for Ralphs - Support the Blackhawk Brigade!
Don't forget to register your Ralph's Rewards grocery card so Blackhawk Brigade can receive a donation. Instructions are at Blackhawkbrigade.org. You must sign up every year, so please don't forget. You now can use the same card at Food 4 Less, too. Encourage family and friends. (Click here to learn more).

Upcoming Dates
November 27th: Thanksgiving Gig @ Rancho La Quinta (10:30am - 11:30am)
December 1st & 4th: Parade Rehearsal 3:00pm - 4:30pm
December 6th: Indio Tamale Festival (Mandatory - Blackhawk Brigade)
December 8th & 11th: Parade Rehearsal 3:00pm - 4:30pm
December 12th: Parade Performance @ Disneyland