Here is a brief description of the many events for the upcoming year. There are many opportunities for all parents to get involved to support their students and the directors by volunteering their help with this outstanding program for all of our students.
Marching Camp: August 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2008 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Marching Camp for the entire Marching Ensemble begins Thursday, August 14th. Students may still sign up for this class the first day of camp. Students may bring their lunch or go off campus during their lunch break. (Aug. 21 - Leadership Students Only Required)
Instrumental Music Families Back to School BBQ: August 17, 2008:
All Instrumental Music Students and their Families are invited. Please RSVP on Wolf-Tones Membership flyer you’ll receive in your students Wolf-Pack Days packet or at Marching Camp. Instrument Families are asked to bring a salad to share and Drill Team Families are asked to bring a dessert to share. This will be your first opportunity to enjoy a performance from our Marching Ensemble, meet the Instrumental Music Directors, other parents and students in the program, and sign up to volunteer for one or more of the many events listed below.
Location: Near the Performing Arts Center/Instrumental Music Room.
Time: 5:30pm to approximately 8:30pm.
Alamo Music Festival: September 6, 2008
The Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble performs at the Alamo Center (Safeway & Rite Aid parking lot). Parent provides transportation to and from this event. Performance time is 2pm. See marching calendar for details. Our program receives a grant from Alamo Rotary for this event.
Pre-game Parties: Pre-Home Football Games September/October/November
Host a pre-game party. Feed very hungry but grateful students. Transportation to and from pre-game parties is provided by you (student/parent), or if permissible students friends in ensemble. Parent carpools are encouraged. Students arrive at your home about 4ish and depart by 5:45ish, they must be back at the music room for roll call promptly at 6pm.
Football Games: September, October, November
Parent Volunteers: 4 parents to arrive at school no later than 6:15pm (students arrive at 6pm), take bench covers, ice chest with water, & first aid/miscellaneous bag. Put bench covers on yellow bleachers. Assist Teachers in charge with keeping students orderly (following rules they’ve been given, no eating in stands, etc) Open gate after pre-game performance and stop traffic to allow ensemble to get into the bleachers. Repeat at half time. Hand out water to ensemble after half time performance. At end of game remove bench covers, bring covers, ice chest and first aid bag back to band room and help with uniform return if needed.
Car Wash-a-thon: September 20, 2008
Fundraiser: Requires a Chair Person(s) & Many Parent volunteers to share shifts. Chair person responsible for getting proceeds to Treasurer/Board Member and taking towels home to wash, dry and return to Mrs. Glass; along with making sure students participate in their 2 hour shift washing vehicles properly.
Homecoming Parade: October 17, 2008
The Marching Ensemble leads the Homecoming parade. Many Parent volunteers are needed to help with safety while students and teachers are on downtown parade route.
Halloween Parade: October 31, 2008
Parent volunteers with trucks needed to haul large equipment from school to school. Parent volunteers needed to transport drill team/drum line and their equipment from school to school. 1 or 2 parents needed to organize lunch for students at designated school.
Fall/Winter/Spring Concerts: Concert, Orchestra, Symphonic & Jazz Bands
Fall Concert: October 21, 2008 - Concert, Orchestra, & Symphonic Bands
Winter Concerts: December 9, 2008 - Concert, Orchestra, & Symphonic Bands
December 10, 2008 - Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, & Guest School
Spring Concerts: May 12, 2009 - Concert, Orchestra, & Symphonic Bands
May 13, 2009 - Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, & Guest School
Approximately 4 Parent Volunteers needed to check membership and or collect ticket money from non-members and monitor doors insuring no food or drink is brought into the Performing Arts Center.
Marching Ensemble Competitions:
Cal Band Day: Saturday, September 27, 2008.
Grape Bowl: Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Lodi
Central Cal competitions: Saturday, November, 8, 2008
Parents are needed for bus chaperones, to help prepare lunch and assist students in getting ready for inspections, checking uniforms, etc.
Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble Competitions:
Central Cal competition: Saturday, November 8, 2008
Approximately 6 Parent chaperones will be needed to chaperone on the bus, at the competitions and to coordinate possible food/beverage needs.
Orchestra:
San Francisco Symphony: January/February 2009
District String Festival: May 20, 2009 at Iron Horse Middle School
Basketball Games: December/January
The Marching Ensemble will participate (band usually plays in the stands & drill team performs at half-time) in from 2-4 home basketball games. 2 Parent Volunteers needed per game.
CCC Honor Band: Auditions on December 6, 2008
Parent Help TBD & TBA. Selected students will participate (by audition) in the Honor Band. Performance on February 5-7, 2009.
Guest Concert Benefit: January 31, 2009
This is a Major fundraiser that benefits the entire program. The opening act is one or more of our music classes. Many parent volunteers needed for security, ushers, hospitality and more.
Jazz Audition Try-outs: March 30-31 & April 2, 2009
Students will have an opportunity to audition for placement in Jazz Band or Jazz Ensemble
Drill Team Clinics/ Drill Team Try-outs: March, April
Drill Team Clinics are held in March and April. Any interested 8-11th grade students may attend the clinics to be trained in ID, Pep flags, or Tall Flags. Drill Team Try-outs follow the clinics in April.
Area Band Festival: March 25, 2009
This event is held in March and several elementary and middle school students and teachers participate along with our students. Three parents needed to hand out flyers and programs at this event.
Marching Ensemble Tour: March/April
Parents will be selected as chaperones based on their participation within the program of regular activities.
CMEA: Selected Students
Winter Conference at San Jose State University: January 16-17, 2009
State CMEA Conference (Ontario): March 12-14, 2009
CMEA (Host): May 1-2, 2009
Chair Person(s) Required. Chair person(s) purchases food/snacks for event. Parent volunteers needed to work shifts for food booth and to monitor/usher the Performing Arts Center inside doors.
Instrumental Music Program Awards Banquet: May 28, 2009
All Students and their families are welcome. Instrumental Music Students Academic Achievements are recognized. Scholarships are awarded. Marching Leadership Exchanged.
We’re looking forward to another great year filled with many opportunities for your student to strengthen their talents and for you to get involved in the Instrumental Music program.
Please consider volunteering for one or more of these events. Your support to your dedicated student, our devoted directors and this incredible program are crucial to help make it a continued success for all of our students. Working together we achieve more for all of our students.
Wolf-Tones monthly meetings: are held the first Monday of each month at 7pm in the staff lounge. Due to the Labor Day Holiday our first meeting is Tuesday, September 4th. Visit the Wolf-Tones website at www.wolf-tones.com . There you will find up to date information about upcoming events and contact information for our booster board, class liaisons and much more.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, we’re here to help.
Janice Lewis, Wolf-Tones Booster President jlewis@classicgraphicsbodyshop.com
Larry Medina, Wolf-Tones Booster Vice President stimmy7@gmail.com
Thank you.
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