band camp presentation
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Meeting Items
ExpectationsForms, Forms, Forms
CHARMSUniforms
Parent Help Fall ScheduleFundraising
Expectations• Being a member of “The Pride of Torrington” comes
with the expectation of performing at the highest level possible. Honors and Awards are not handed out the are earned.
FORMS, FORMS, FORMSPermission Slip – Important to keep updated
Commitment Contract Uniform Contract
Instrument Usage Form - $50 for 2013-2014All Forms Due Friday August 30, 2013
Copies are available after this meeting and can be downloaded from CHARMS
PAYMENTS
Please make all checks payable to:THS CENTRAL TREASURY
Enclosed all payments in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on it.
CHARMS• CHARMS is an online management system
used by THS Music Department. • All aspects of the THS Music Department is
managed through CHARMS• Emails, Contact Info, Inventory, Financials,
Playing Tests, Music PDF, Recordings & FORMS FORMS FORMS and more!
CHARMS
Password is first initial and last name
Capital first letter first name and first of last name. Example: JDoe
Print Music, Recordings
Recording Studio – Playing Tests
Update Personal InformationAdd Emails
CHARMS APPS
• CHARMS is now available as a mobile app!
2 Rules of the THS Band1. Do your best at all times!
2. HAVE FUN!
Uniforms
CoatHat
PantsBlack Winter Coat
You are responsible for the Dry Cleaning of your uniform.
Santoro’s Dry Cleaning Special Rate for THS Band
$9.00 uniform
UniformsGarment Bags are required when transported your uniform to and
from performances.
Either Band Garment Bag or Personal Garment Bag
ALL UNIFORM PARTS Coat, Pants, Hat & Black Coat
must be labeled with your name.Masking Tape only!
Parent Help• Bus Chaperones – 2 Per Bus.• Yellow Limos! • Quality time with 100 of Torrington’s Finest!• BIG-E (6-8), Bristol (6-8), North Adams (6-8)
• Football Games• Moving Equipment• Help Chaperone Band during game
• Cheering Section! There is nothing better than hearing “GO TORRINGTON” at BIG-E, Bristol, North Adams and at Home Football Games.
TUESDAY NIGHT REHEARSALS
• 6:00pm-8:30pm at THS on FTB Field• Every Tuesday Night until November 12, 2013• Attendance will be taken at 6:00pm on the
FTB Field. 2 Points off Quarter Grade if late
Parents: Pick Up students in front of school by the “T”.
Fall Performances
BIG-E Massachusetts Day Parade Bristol Mums ParadeNorth Adams (MA) ParadeSix THS Home Football GamesBrass Choir @ Torrington Tree Lighting CeremonyTorrington Christmas Village ParadeSymphonic Band/Jazz Ensemble Concert Dec 5, 2013Choirs/Orchestra Concert Dec 12, 2013
BIG-E Parade • Thursday September 19, 2013• 2:00pm Leave THS for BIG-E• 3:13pm Arrive at BIG-E• 5:00pm Perform MA Day Parade• 8:00pm Leave BIG-E for THS• 9:15pm Arrive at THS
Busses are PAID! Due to the outstanding support of Torrington
Businesses, Community Members and Band Parents!
BRISTOL MUMS PARADE• Sunday September 22, 2013• 11:00am Attendance at THS• 11:30am Leave for Bristol, CT • 1:30pm Perform Bristol Mums Parade• 5:00pm (or sooner) Arrive at THS
Busses are PAID! Due to the outstanding support of Torrington
Businesses, Community Members and Band Parents!
NORTH ADAMS PARADE
• Sunday October 6, 2013• 9:00am Attendance at THS• 9:30am Leave for North Adams MA• 11:30am Arrive in North Adams MA• 1:00pm Perform NA Parade• 5:00pm Dinner Stop in NS• 7:00pm Arrive at THS
Busses are funded 100% by the North Adams parade committee.
THS HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
• 6:00pm Attendance in Band Room• 6:30pm March to FTB Field• 7:00pm Game Starts• 9:30pm March to Band Room
After Rehearsals/Performances
Please pick up your children in front of school by the “T”.
FUNDRAISING
• Music Department Transportation for Festivals: ASBDA, CMEA, New England, Berkshire, UMASS Jazz, Fermi Jazz and other events throughout the school year
• Equipment• General Needs of the Music Department
FUNDRAISERS PLANNED
• Oilman MD – 10% Back to THS Music• Restaurant Nights in Torrington – TBA• Band Aid Dance – January
Largest Fundraiser of the year
Anyone interested in assisting with Fundraising please let me know.
THANK YOU!
Our success is because of your support and dedication to the Music Department at THS.
You are “THE PRIDE OF TORRINGTON”