The Weekly - October 6th

Quote of the Week:
"It’s Easier…" by John C Maxwell

1. to settle for average than strive for achievement
2. to be saturated with complacency than stirred with compassion
   
3. to be skeptical than successful
4. to question than conquer
   
5. to rationalize your disappointments than realize your dreams
   

Upcoming Trojan Club Gigs: October 11th.
The call sheet can be downloaded here.  Download the flyer here.

NEXT PARENT MEETING ON OCTOBER 21st @ 6:30PM in the Band Room.  Come out to the field afterward to watch the final run through at 7:45pm.

Payments Due!
Any questions contact Lori Ramhoff at Lramhoff@blackhawkbrigade.org

Uniform Items & "Swag":
If still in need of ordering uniform items, one more order will be placed Friday.  Thursday will be the last day to order as orders will be submitted Friday morning in order to have all items in before first show.  The only items available to order will be shoes or gloves.  Shoes are $37 and gloves are $4-$6 depending on the type you order.  Please drop payment in the box in the band room.  Please be sure to email Denise Meyers at dmeyers@blackhawkbrigade.org with your requests.  If you still need compression items, they can be purchased at Big 5, Wal-Mart, or Target.

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.

All-Coachella Valley High School Honor Band: 
Rehearsals begin Sunday 12pm-4pm at Rancho Mirage HS.  Visit www.codband.net for details.

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).

Desert Sampler Tickets
We were unable to secure more of these to sell.  All unsold tickets, and ticket money is due on Friday.  Account Questions - contact lramhoff@blackhawkbrigade.org.

Marching Band Rehearsal Schedule:

• Monday: Music Rehearsal 3:00pm - 4:00pm, Full ensemble with pit in the stadium from 4:30pm-6:00pm on the Ballad (and the opener)
  
• Tuesday evening: 5:00pm - 8:00pm in the stadium (arrive at the band room NO LATER than 4:45).  Focus will be on learning new drill for the closer!  Bring your music, and a pencil.
  
• Thursday afternoon from 3:00pm - 5:00pm continue to learn new drill.

You MUST be prepared with your water, dot books, and memorized music.  Just a reminder - we wear white T-Shirts on Tuesday evenings (it may have a logo, it just has to be white).

UPCOMING EVENTS (Marching Band):
October 17th: Home Football vs. Palm Springs HS
October 22nd: Indio Band Spectacular
October 25th: Patriot Ride Gig (morning), Patriot Field Tournament (Evening)
October 31st: Last regular season football game vs. Xavier (HOMECOMING)
November 2nd: All Coachella Valley HS Honor Band Concert @4:00, McCallum, support your friends!)
November 5th: Cathedral City Band-O-Rama
November 8th: Lester Oaks Field Tournament (Evening)
November 9th: Pep Band Gig @ IW Club (5:30pm - 6:00pm)
November 11th: Final rehearsal & Show @ Shadow Hills HS