What's New

Band Fees

We will now accept payment with a credit card for band fees. Band fees may be paid to the band office, school banker, through fundraising or online. Please go to www.showtix4u.com to pay with a credit card. You may pay a portion or all of your band fees at showtix. There is a 50¢ fee for this service.

August 23, 2008

Mandatory Band Camp 2008

Band Camp for All Band and Color Guard Students

Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15, 8-5pm, MANDATORY for ALL Students/ Percussion/ Color Guard
Monday August 18 8am - 8pm (Dinner provided) & Tuesday, & 19, 8-5pm, MANDATORY for ALL Students/Percussion/ Color Guard
Thursday, August 21, Freshmen Orientation Call time 5pm
Lunch provided during Band Camp
Tuesday August 19th 6pm – Parent Meeting
Information about Band Fees, Fundraising, Marching Schedule

Parents, help is needed from 11am – 5pm during Band Camp to serve lunch and fit students into band uniforms before the 1st game on Aug. 29. Call 799-8000 ex 4040 or come by.

Congratulations

Basic High School Band like to congratulate the following students:

• Drum Majors - Alina Twitchell & Matt Stiles
• Field commander - Brandon Durham

Section Leaders

• Flute - Olivia Baez
• Clarinet - Sarah Stolte
• Alto Saxophone - Mitch McDonald
• Tenor Saxophone - Jordan Castro
• Trumpet - Alberto Morales
• Horn - Vivienne White
• Trombone/Baritone - Scotty Byleckie
• Tuba - Thomas Kramer
• Drumline Captain - Ryan Lindquist
• Bass Drum - Xasha Pavlides
• Color Guard (equipment) - Heather Darnell
• Color Guard (movement) - Kaleigh Damm
• Librarian - Amanda Yardley
• Equipment Managers - Alex Clinton & Jacob Traynor
• Uniform Manager - April Riney
• Social Fundraising Organization - Daphne Garcia-Rojas

July 5, 2008

Fundraising 2008

Posted on the Fundraising page is the form for Henderson Bandfest Ads, Basic High Band Concert Ads, Entertainment books and Cookie Dough. You can get a jump start on band fees by working on the Henderson Bandfest ads during the summer. If you would like an old Henderson Bandfest program to show to prospective advetisers you may pick one up in the band office. Just call MaryKay 564-6478.

June 14, 2008

Mandatory Parent Meeting August 19, 2008

We will have a mandatory band parent meeting on August 19, 2008 at 6:00pm. We will discuss the Basic Band Handbook, Forms, Fundraising, Marching Band Schedule, Uniforms and more. We will also be discussing forming a formal Basic Band Booster organization and a new fundraising program, scrip. You can get a preview of the scrip program we are considering at www.glscrip.com.

Mr. McArthur and Mrs. Fendzlau are working on writing up bylaws. If you are interested in setting up the ground work or hold a position on the new board of the Basic Band Booster organization please call (799-8000 ex 4040) or email (mmcarthur@interact.ccsd.net) Mr. McArthur.

June 14, 2008

2008 - 2009 Calendar Posted

We have the complete schedule for the 2008 - 2009 school year posted on the new calendar page. Click on an event to read more about it. If you see any errors or need more information on an event please just send MaryKay an email marykay@basichighband.com.

June 14, 2008

We´re Not Just Your Basic Band

• 1. Work together, better teamwork, respect, and trust.
• 2. More individual practice.
• 3. Represent our school and community in a positive way.
• 4. Demonstrate pride in ourselves and our band.
• 5. Have more productive rehearsals.

March 24, 2006