Updates From Home....

PARENT MEETING MAY 20th
Please plan on attending this meeting, we will discuss budget for next year, and answer and address any questions/concerns you may have.

COD Spring Concert: Tuesday, May 12th, 7:00pm - Pollock Theater (COD)

End of the Year Concert: TUESDAY, MAY 19th 6:30pm

• Percussion Ensemble
  
• Concert Band
  
• Wind Symphony

Banquet Ballots (Students only)
Please use this form to vote for Banquet Awards.  No entries will be accepted after Friday, May 8th.  You may only vote once, scroll to the bottom for a list of students in the program.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x2xSiWmnH-LAMWBmvEQtwFz_mLbwkL1p-SFVnyJIteY/viewform

Student Leadership
You must fill out this application by Friday, May 8th if you are interested in a leadership position:
https://docs.google.com/a/desertsands.us/forms/d/1j0VOaWXshI1HBdDGu_v_U2JmK2enNL-nP1i67oJm-iI/viewform

Please read EVERYTHING in the packet.  Especially the dates.  The packet, and other information you need is on Charms in the Jr Staff Folder.  

Late/Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  This is your first test to see if you are able to complete the necessary tasks ON YOUR OWN, and to follow all directions.  Good Luck!

Regional Festival - May 16th (Wind Symphony only)
The date and detailed itinerary has been added to Charms.  If you click on the event on May 16th, you will have all of the necessary information/itinerary.  There is no cost for this event for spectators.  Members of the band are encouraged to come and listen!

Graduation Rehearsals
We will have THREE Graduation Rehearsals.  It is mandatory that you participate in all three:
May 28th: 2:45pm - 3:45pm
June 1st: 2:45 - 3:45pm
June 2nd: 2:45-3:45pm
June 4th: Graduation (Call time TBD at this time)

Repertoire will be:
Procession of the Nobles
Pomp and Circumstance
Alma Mater

Band Camp 2015
Dates for Band Camp have been added to Charms.  Please plan on getting your first payment of $150.00 in by June 15th, and your second payment of $150.00 in by August 10th.  Please mail payments directly to: PO BOX 1234  La Quinta, CA 92247, or drop them directly into the Booster Box in the band room.

PARENT MEETING MAY 20th
Please plan on attending this meeting, we will discuss budget for next year, and answer and address any questions/concerns you may have.

Upcoming Dates:
May 8th: Deadline for Banquet Ballots/Jr Staff Applications
May 12th: COD Spring Concert, 7:00pm - Pollock Theater (COD)
May 16th: Wind Symphony REGIONAL Festival@ PDHS (8:15am - Noon)
May 19th: End of the Year Concert, 6:30pm, LQHS Theater
May 23rd: Jazz Band Gig - Old Town La Quinta (Morning)
May 25th: Deadline for Leadership Essays
May 26th: Leadership Interviews
May 28th: Graduation Rehearsal, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
May 30th: Fullerton College Woodwind Day
June 1st: Graduation Rehearsal, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
June 2nd: Graduation Rehearsal, 2:45 - 3:45pm
June 4th: Graduation (Call Time TBA)
June 11th: Last Day of School
June 15th: Payment #1 Due: PO BOX 1234 La Quinta, CA 92247
June 17th: Jr Staff Meeting/Work Party 2:00pm - 5:30pm
July 21st: Brass/Woodwind Workshop, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
July 23rd: Brass/Woodwind Workshop, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
July 28th: Brass/Woodwind Workshop, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
July 30th: Brass/Woodwind Workshop, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
August 3rd: Junior Staff Meetings, all week 1:00pm - 5:00pm
August 5th - 7th: New Member Camp (Jr Staff & New Members Only)
August 10th - 14th: Band Camp, 7:00am - 5:00pm
August 17th - 21st: Band Camp, 7:00am - 5:00pm
August 21st: Band Camp BBQ, Time TBA