August 31, 2009

Dear Band Parent and Student:

The Old Town High School Music Department has an exciting year planned for you.  I have enclosed a schedule for the 09/10 school year.  As you can see there are many events planned.  Please do not be frightened by the number of events, because in most cases, your student is not involved in all events.  I feel that it is important to give you all the dates for the entire school year so that we may avoid any conflicts.  Students who work should present this schedule to their employers as soon as possible so that conflicts can be avoided.

We will be having only one uniform fitting day for freshman and students with uniform problems on Friday, September 25th beginning at 5:00 p.m. (This is during the first football game and the day before Riverfest Parade).  It is our goal to get everyone fitted during school before this date.  We will use September 25th as only a back-up day.  During the school fitting times students will receive all the parts to the marching band uniform (which is worn for the Riverfest parade only).  We will also be fitting freshman with concert tux uniforms.  Music Boosters would like the parents to do alterations to the marching band and tux pants.  If parents cannot do alterations someone from the Boosters can help.  The uniforms are very expensive so alterations must be done with needle and thread, no stick on or other forms of alterations.  It would be very helpful if returning band members try on all uniforms they have at home to see if they fit.  If there are any problems they should also report during the fitting times.

All freshman and new band members need to purchase band shoes and return the enclosed form by September 11th with a check made out to Old Town Band for $32.00.  All students must wear Black Drillmaster Band Shoes for all parades and concerts.

The Music Boosters will be holding five fundraisers this year.  The Cherrydale Fundraiser will be held during the second week of September, Poinsettia Fundraiser will be held in October, Raffle Fundraiser in November, Superbowl Fundraiser, during the month of January and “All That Jazz Concert” Fundraiser during the month of March.  These fundraisers are very important for us, due to limited funds.

The Old Town High School Music Booster organization has asked me to post all the music booster meetings in this mailer, to welcome new and returning parents, and remind them that their help and input is always welcome and needed at these meetings.  The first Music Booster Meeting is on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Old Town High School Music Room.  If you have any questions or conflicts with the required dates, you can contact me at school (827-3910 ext. 320)

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Priest
Music Director
Old Town High School