The Weekly September 21st

FOOTBALL GAME FRIDAY - FLAG GAME VS PALM DESERT!
Please click here to download the call sheet.

PARENT MEETING THIS WEEK

• Just a reminder, the Parent members meeting is this Tuesday  Sept. 22nd,   6:30 in the bandroom.  This meeting will be for Wind Symphony AND Marching Band Parents and volunteers.  
  
• We are fast approaching the height of the Marching Season!   There’s a lot in the works and NOW is the time to make it happen!  Plan to be there!  We will recap and access our current fundraisers, get you the latest info, and plan future fundraisers.  We need your input.
  
• Bring your fundraising ideas!  Your idea could be the next biggest thing we do!

Desert Sampler Fundraiser - Money goes to your accounts!
Desert Sampler is October 13th at the Gardens on El Paseo.  The boosters will have tickets available to sell. They are $10 and 100% will go to your student account. They can be picked up at Tuesday night's parent meeting. All money and unsold tickets MUST be turned in no later than Thursday October 9th.

Chicago Payments:
Your next payment for Chicago is due on October 1st.  Please make payments out to LQHSBBB and drop in the box.  You may also use the paypal button (Pay Now Button, not "Donate")

Concert Band This Week:
Please prepare: Pandora & Mountain Country Dances (Movements 1 & 2)

Wind Symphony This Week:
Please prepare the following repertoire this week:
* Galop (up to F)
* joyRIDE (up to m. 64 )
* October (up to m. 66 - 7 before F)
* U.S. Military Medley (Marines/Army)

SCSBOA All-Southern Honor Band Audition Preparation Clinic (At Univ. of Redlands)
The University of Redlands is holding an Audition Preparation Clinic for anyone interested in auditioning for the All-Southern Honor Bands.  I encourage any, and all of you to audition!  More information is here: http://www.redlands.edu/academics/school-of-music/All_State_Prep_Clinic.aspx#.Vf8BuHhRfzI

Bertrand's Music
Bertrands will visit again NEXT Thursday, Oct 1st after school if you need any supplies.  Contact them at: Bertrandsmusic.com: 910 E Highland Ave San Bernardino, CA 92404.  (909) 886-5338  Our representative is John Roberds (you will probably need that information if you need something delivered)/

COD Band - Thursday at 6:00pm in Pollock Theater
For more information - visit codband.net.

Payments
You may now make payments on Blackhawkbrigade.org.  If you have questions about what your account looks like, contact Olivia Gonzalez, our treasurer: ilist2lease@gmail.com

Panda Express - THURSDAY!
Congratulations!  Our previous Panda Express Restaurant Night was very successful!  Let's do it again!  Our next date is this Thursday, September 24th.  The flyer can be downloaded here.

Ralphs Fundraiser - You must Re-Register for the 2015 - 2016 School Year:
https://www.ralphs.com/asset/vn_6bda8b6c06b9f6e8c6034b2798df3a7c/ralphs_website_instructions.

Marching Band Schedule this week:
Monday 3:00pm - 6:00pm - Music 3-5, Drill (winds only)  5 - 6 practice field (Visuals)
Tuesday 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Wear a white T Shirt, Opener & Rock Chart 
Thursday 3:00pm  - 5:00pm - Full Ensemble Practice Field (Opener & Rock Chart)
Friday - HOME FOOTBALL  - 4:30pm Call Time

Paperwork, Questions about the program or who to contact?
If you are "new" this week to the program (have not been a part of band camp), you must submit your paperwork this week for credit.  Hard Copies were handed out in class, a digital copy is available in the handbook (click the link on www.blackhawkbrigade.org for "2015-2016 Handbook."  As a reminder - the handbook has contacts for everyone you could possibly need to direct your questions to.

Upcoming Dates
September 25th - HOME FOOTBALL GAME VS PDHS (ALL MB)
October 14th - Indio Band Spectacular (Marching Band) 4pm - 10pm
October 17th - Marching Band Photos (Morning)
October 17th - Trojan Club Gig 3:30pm - 4:30pm (Wind Symphony)
October 20th - General Parent Meeting 6:30pm - Band Room
October 23rd - SENIOR NIGHT Home Football Game
October 24th - Field Tournament & Beach Day (Orange County)
November 4th - Trojan Club Gig (Evening - Wind Symphony)
November 7th - Palm Desert HS Field Tournament
November 11th - Veteran's Day Gig (Wind Symphony)
November 11th - Shadow Hills HS Field Tournament (Marching Band)
November 17th - General Parent Meeting 6:30pm - Band Room
November 18th - Cathedral City HS Band O Rama (Marching Band) 4pm - 10pm
November 26th - Thanksgiving Day Gig @ Rancho La Quinta (Wind Symphony)
December 2nd - Christmas Caroling Gig (Wind Symphony Brass)
December 5th - Tamale Festival Parade (Marching Band) 7am - 12pm