Holiday Concert 2016!

WHAT TO DO

SOA MS BAND

HOLIDAY CONCERT

12/12/16

5:15 pm – 6^th grade band reports to band room, get instruments & music, go to Stage

5:30pm- 6^th grade band on stage, Wind Ensemble @ band room to get instruments & music

5:45- Wind Ensemble in RMMT, Take seats in the front 2 rows of the house

6:15 – Theatre opens

6:30 – Concert begins with the 6^th grade band!

6:50 – INTERMISSION

6:55 – Wind Ensemble begins

7:35 – Grande Finale!

7:40 – Reception in Theatre Lobby

Other items:

 Formal black concert attire! 

o   Dresses or Tuxedos

o   Red Cummerbunds/ bow ties /sashes

o   Black Socks or hose

o   Black shoes

       Don’t forget your key  (ID tag?) to your band locker

Please bring in the following items for the post-performance reception.

6th and 7th graders:  Desserts/sweets (no nuts, please) - 2 dozen or equivalent - please being in on serving platter or container

8th graders:  a case of bottled water

Parent volunteers will be on hand, starting at 5:30 p.m., to receive your items.

Thank You!

Band Performance!

Holiday Concert Help Needed!

The SOA MS Band Holiday Concert is Monday, December 12, 2016, and Ms. Reed needs your help during morning practice that school day and before the concert! Please sign up for a slot below.

Information for band students about what to do and for parents about what to snacks to bring for the reception will follow in separate emails. See you there!

Date: 12/12/2016 (Mon.)

Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm EST

Location: Band Room and/or RMMT

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4faeaf29a57-holiday

Rock'n Roast 2017

Reminder about the date for the oyster roast

Just a reminder that the date for the oyster roast is January 22nd from 1-5 on Folly Beach at Bowens Island Restaurant.

The oyster roast committee has been very hard at work collecting amazing things for the silent auction. Remember, this year the oyster roast is the only fundraiser the band will hold so we need to raise even more then the great total we raised last year.

If you own a business, know someone who owns a business, or  frequent a business that you would be able to solicit a donation from I have attached a form to give them that has our tax id number on it.  Any gift cards or certificates for services or art would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Teresa Muthard at mikemuthard@hotmail.com if you can get or have a donation.  

Thank you so much and remember that tickets will be available at the Holiday Concert (25.00 for adults and 20.00 for kids). They make a great holiday gift for anyone (teachers, private music teachers, aunts, uncles, anyone who loves oysters!) We will have a table in the front lobby where you can purchase them before or after the concert.  

See you at the concert and on January 22nd for the roast! Have a great night!

Teresa Muthard

Chattanooga Trip News!

Dear 7th and 8th grade band families,

The 2nd installment of our band trip is due to Kelly Tours on 11/15.

Payment can be made online, or use the tear-off sheets from page 3 of the tour information packet (see attachment) and mail directly to Kelly Tours.  Please note that the tour number for our trip is 10588.

Our next installment will be due on January 15, 2017.

SAVE THE DATE! DONATIONS NEEDED!

The SOA Middle School Band Oyster Roast is January 22, 2017 from 1-5. Tickets will be on sale at the Christmas Concert - they would make a great stocking stuffers!!!

ALSO

If any parent has a business or craft and would like to donate something for the silent auction that will take place during the Oyster Roast, please email Teresa Muthard at mikemuthard@hotmail.com. THANK YOU!!!

TWO BAND DRESSED FOR SALE

The Middle School Boosters has acquired a BRAND NEW DRESS with TAGS still on. 

Ladies Size 10 Style number #8655.

If you did not order your dress yet and need a ladies size 10- we are selling it for the cost plus the shipping. You just do not have to wait for shipment. It is here already!

Please refer to size chart B if you are uncertain of the sizing:

Bust 38

Waist 32

Hips 42

Dress is $59.00 + $15.00 shipping= $74.00

Please email:  soamsband@gmail.com and we can discuss how to get you the dress.

Thank you,

SOA MS Band email coordinator

AND

A brand new, tags on, never worn or altered dress that is size 16. Willing to sell at $50 OBO. It was accidentally ordered last year and wasn't returned during window the company allows for returns. Contact: Sallie.holland@gmail.com

The Poinsettia Sale will run from October 24 - November 11.

Order forms and money should be turned in to the Band Booster lockbox, in the band room. 

All orders (with payment included) are due no later than Friday, November 11^th. 

We will not be able to accept forms or money after this date.

The Poinsettia Sale Order Form and cover sheet are attached (see below):

​​​​The poinsettias are offered in three colors - red, marble and pink - and come in 3 sizes.

$12 for the 6" pots (5-9 blooms)

$20 for the 8” pots (8-15 blooms)

$24 for the 10" hanging baskets (20-25 blooms)

Poinsettias can also be purchased online via credit card:

https://squareup.com/market/soa-band-boosters .

Online pricing reflects an upcharge to cover the credit card processing fee:

$12.50 for the 6"pot

$21.00 for the 8" pot

$25.00 for 10” hanging basket

Online buyers:  MUST include your student's name in the "add additional note to merchant" section 

at checkout, so credit can be given to your student for the sale.  

If we cannot match a sale with a student, the proceeds of that sale will go into the Band Boosters General Fund.

Your profit is $4.80 on the 6” pot, $8 on the 8” pot, and $10 on the 10" hanging basket. 

Poinsettias will be delivered to the school on November 29, 2016. 

Details about pick-up procedures will be given closer to the date.

HELLO TO ALL BAND PARENTS!!

It is that time of year again when we need to start gearing up for our annual oyster roast.  Many of the wonderful parents on my committee last year have gone on to high school so I am in huge need of new hands to help pull off this great event which this year will be the ONLY fundraiser for the middle school band.  If you are interested on being on the committee ( i need about 10 people) please email me at mikemuthard@hotmail.com.  I try to keep the time commitment as low as possible-we usually only have 1 meeting and then briefly meet before the Christmas concert.  Everything else is done by email to make it as easy as possible for those that sign up to help.  It is a great event but I need you to help make it even bigger then last year!

Thank you so much and please email as soon as possible if you are interested.

Teresa Muthard

 mikemuthard@hotmail.com

What to do and when to do it! 9/15/16!

SOA MS BAND FIRST PERFORMANCE OF 2016-2017 

WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT! 

THURSDAY 9/15/16 

5:30 – 6TH GRADE BAND ON STAGE 

6:00 – WIND ENSEMBLE IN FRONT 2 ROWS OF RMMT 

6:05 – WARM UP WIND ENSEMBLE 

6:05 – 6TH GR. BAND BAHROOM BREAK - WIND ENSEMBLE IN FRONT 2 ROWS OF RMMT 

6:20 – HOUSE OPENS 

6:30 CONCERT BEGINS - 6TH GRADE BAND WITH GUEST NARRATOR 

6:50 – INTERMISSION (CHANGE BANDS) Band booster’s announcements 

7:00 – WIND ENSEMBLE PLAYS 7:30 – DONE & REFRESHMENTS 

Attire = band shirts and long pants 

Please bring in snacks and light refreshments, which will be served in the lobby of RMMT immediately following the performance. 

We ask all grades to contribute by bringing in the following: 

6th graders - Dessert (please, no nuts) 

7th graders - Fruit or veggie trays 

8th graders - Case of bottled water

Volunteers Needed!

Fair Share Hours Opportunity!  Volunteers are needed for the first performance of the year!  

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c4faeaf29a57-first1

First Payment for Chattanooga Trip is due September 15th!

The first payment for the MS Band trip to the Grand National Adjudicators Invitational in Chattanooga, TN is due SEPTEMBER 15th!  Details for payment can be found at:  

http://www.charlestoncountysoabands.com/ms-band-chattanooga-trip-2017.html.

The Grand National Adjudicators Invitational is the most prestigious Concert Band and Orchestra Festival presented in America today. Participating groups represent some of our nation’s most outstanding performance ensembles. Groups do not have to be invited in order to participate. The GRAND NAI is open to any instrumental group that has received a superior performance rating each year in district, regional, or state festival for the past three consecutive years. Groups may also qualify for the GRAND NAI with a letter of recommendation from three different College/University Directors or a letter of nomination from a member of the NAI Board of Directors.

Perform before a panel of distinguished adjudicators with a special private clinic held after your performance. Awards are presented in a non-competitive atmosphere where evaluations are based on a national rating standard of Superior, Excellent, and Good.

Mandatory Band Meeting Rescheduled!!!

Dear Middle School Band Parents,

Mrs. Reed and the Band Boosters have decided to cancel this Thursday's mandatory parent meeting and reschedule for another date.  The decision was made after considering the potential weather effects that Charleston County may encounter as a result of the tropical depression passing to our west.

The new date for the required Band Parents Meeting is:

Wednesday, September 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school band room.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday. 

sincerely,

Your MS Band Boosters

2016 Pool Party!

1825 Dunbarton Drive, Charleston SC 29407

The Band Booster Club will provide pizza.

 6th Graders, please bring drinks. Individual sodas, juices, or bottled waters would be great. No glass containers though, and please bring them cold or in a cooler.

7th Graders, please bring chips, snacks, or individual desserts

8th Graders, please bring paper plates, napkins/paper towels

All Parents, though you are welcome to come and mingle with other parents, because this is a band student only party (no siblings or friends), you may drop off and pick up your child. Band Booster Members will be chaperoning this event

Registration Volunteers Needed!

We need your help!  Sign up to help with fall registration and get some of your fair share volunteer hours out of the way!

Please visit the following link to learn more:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60b0c4faeaf29a57-registration2/3292600

Middle School Band Banquet 2016

Tuesday May 17, 2016 at 6:00 in the SOA cafeteria we will hold the end of the year band banquet.  All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their families are invited to enjoy an evening of awards, food, and fun. Below is some important information about the event and what you need to know.

First, the band boosters will be providing pasta dishes, salad, and italian bread and drinks. However, to supplement this we are asking each family to bring something additional according to the grade of your child. Please bring your dish a few minutes early to the food table.

6th graders-Please bring any hot or cold side dish. Please bring a serving spoon if your dish requires it.

7th graders-Please bring any dessert. Please bring a serving utensil if required.

8th graders-Please bring any fruit tray or fruit salad. Please bring serving utensil if required.

Mrs. Reed would like the children to look nice for the event. She is asking that the girls wear dresses and the boys wear nice pants and either a polo type shirt or a button down shirt. 

Also, any eight grade students who would like to donate or sell their dress or tux to a 6th or 7th grade student please bring your outfit to the banquet. If you are wanting to sell it please pin a small label with the child's name on it to the dress or tux so we know whose it is. If you are going to donate the outfit, you do not need to do this.

We look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday evening,

The SOA Middle School Band Booster Board

2016 Festival Clinic

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO 7th AND 8th GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!

Dear parents,

Its hard to believe that it is February already!  We are entering into our busy time of the year!  As I alerted you on January 2, I have a new event for our students this year that I am very excited about, The Festival Clinic workshop next weekend here at SOA!  I am including important information for you concerning this great event.  We will be sharing expenses with the Daniel Island Middle school band.  This allows us to bring in fantastic clinicians to work with all of our students.  This event will culminate in a concert for you on Saturday afternoon.  I hope to see you there!

Other items:

Students do not need to wear concert attire for the performance on Saturday
Appropriate school clothing during the workshop
Please drop off and pick up your child on time.
If you would like to drop into the RMMT and watch you are welcome.
Boosters will be handling lunch and dinner orders, special needs, please contact them atsoamsband@gmail.com

Thank you so much for your support!  The success of our program is a direct reflection of the adults in these students lives!  Lets keep this going!

Musically yours,

Suzanne Reed

2016 Festival Clinic

SOA MS & DI MS bands

Schedule of activities

Friday February 12

4:15 – All gather in the RMMT house

4:30
SOA on stage to work with Ms. Grimes
DI to sectionals

5:30 – 5:55pm - Dinner in Cafeteria

6:00
DI to Stage to work with Ms. Grimes
SOA to sectionals

7:00

SOA on stage to work with Ms. Grimes

DI to sectionals

8:00 – Announcements to all in the RMMT

8:15 – Go Home

 

Saturday February 13

9:30am
DI on stage to work with Ms. Grimes
SOA to sectionals

10:30 am

SOA on stage to work with Ms. Grimes

DI to sectionals

11:30 – 12:00 – Lunch

12- 12:45
DI on stage to work with Ms. Grimes
SOA to sectionals

1:00- 1:30
SOA on stage to work with Ms. Grimes
DI to sectionals

1:30 – break

2:00pm – Concert for parents

3:00pm – Go Home!

Regional and Allstate Update

Congratulations! 

We had 39 of you placed into Region or Allstate bands!!!

To see how you did go to www bandlink.org. Click Allstate rosters 

Charleston school of arts

Junior 

All

2016

We are Region 4. 

Congratulations on the hard work!!

Mrs. Reed

Mandatory Meeting for Spring Trip

January 22, 2016

Greetings Middle School and High School Parents!        

  

This is a busy time of year for The School of the Arts Middle and High School Bands. As we set our sights on Region Band, Jazz and All State Auditions, Concert Festival, Solo and Ensemble and spring performances, we are also getting very excited about the April trip to Disney World. As you all know the Middle School Band is traveling April 14- April 17, 2016 and the High School Band is traveling April 15-18, 2016.

The MS and HS Bands MANDATORY Parent Meeting will be on February 22, 2016 at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria. The combined session will be a general meeting that will discuss the expectations of the students, the rules, travel itinerary, etc. Both Booster Boards will be there to answer questions and distribute mandatory forms that are needed from each student prior to traveling. Then the 2 separate bands will break up and have individual meetings to discuss the specific details of each trip, as well as the final cost and balances due.  If you are a parent of band students in both bands (MS/HS), we suggest the parent should attend the MS break out session first, then come to the HS session.

At this mandatory meeting bring the band student’s health insurance cards for copying. This is required by the school district for travel.

Please make arrangements to attend.

Thank you,

Adina Garner

Middle and High School Liaison

Oyster Roast Update!

The Kickin' Chicken has donated their food truck for a party of up to 75 people. The food truck will come to wherever the winner would like and all food and drink and staff is included. Great for a neighborhood or work or sports team party!!!!

Oyster Roast News! One of the many fabulous auction items that will be up for grabs this Sunday is a pig roast for 100 with all the fixins' from Swig and Swine! The minimum bid is $1000.00. It is a great opportunity to get friends together for a group bid - the roast would be wonderful for a neighborhood, work, etc... event! Many thanks to Anthony DiBernardo at the Swing and Swine for this generous donation!

Rock'n Roast 2016

ATTENTION TO ALL BAND PARENTS!!!!

Please note that the cut off date to get oyster roast tickets is Monday, January 11th.  We do have tickets available at the door but please try to purchase your tickets before hand. We do our food, oyster and drink ordering based on the number of tickets pre-sold and we do not want to run out of food the day of the event. Please remember we are asking that each band member sell at least five tickets. Please help to ensure we have a fun and very profitable oyster roast this year.

Thank you to all of our generous donors!