The students and instructors worked hard this past week to prepare for their Friendship Cup performance. We appreciate all the parents that came to watch and support the band. Thank you to the parents that helped move equipment and serve lunch at the park. Thank you to the bingo managers and workers that raise the money to provide this marching program. Thank you to Mr. L, Brad, Zack, and Vickie for their many hours and talents to teach and to lead our students to be successful. New photos on yorkphoto.com.

The big competition (CBA regionals) is coming on Monday, October 13!

The next rehearsals are critical to this performance - to continue on, the band must score well at regionals.

Jazz band and orchestra concert is Tuesday, October 7, 7pm in the auditorium. Jazz students that haven't paid their $13 need to do so before the concert to receive their jazz band shirt.

We need bingo workers for 2 extra sessions on Tuesday, October 7, and Tuesday, October 14, from 6pm until approximately 10pm. If you haven't worked bingo yet, this is an opportunity to help out and see what it is all about. Adults and students, please plan to come to at least one of these sessions. Contact Monica with any questions. Our current bingo workers need your help - they are mighty, but few and overworked. All students are expected to work bingo to support the band programs.

Tentative field show schedule for the next week. Listen to Mr. L for changes and additions:

• Rehearsal Thursday, 10/9, 5-8pm.
• Rehearsal Saturday, 10/11, 9am-3pm.
• Regional competition, Monday, 10/13

1. Eat at school during A lunch (bring or buy your own lunch), then report to band room at 11:30am for uniform checkout and quick run-through, then load truck to leave for Littleton stadium at approximately 1:30.
2. Warmup time is 2:30.
3. Performance is at 3:30pm.
   Littleton Public School Stadium
   199 E Littleton Blvd
   Littleton, CO 80121
   West on Belleview, south (left) on Broadway, left (east) on Littleton Blvd. Parents/families, if you are able, please come watch and support the band for all their work.
   (www.coloradobandmasters.org)
4. We will probably arrive back at school at approximately 5:15pm.
5. Wear/bring black socks if you have them.
6. We could use parent help with moving pit equipment on and off the field during performance - there is a long big hill to get from warmup area to field and back to truck!
7. As always, parent help with uniform checkout and more importantly, checkin (upon return to school), is welcome.
8. Please be courteous to the instructors and pick up your student promptly after truck unloading and uniform checkin.
   Thanks for your support. Go Blazers.

• Band and orchestra students: males must get their own black tux (black cummerbund, black bow tie, black shoes, white shirt - look for used tux sales or basic packages offered through major retailers) before the first band concert 12/11; females must purchase the concert dress (2-piece, black short sleeve top with palazzo pants) for $65 (good for all high school years). Please put in labeled envelope in band office mailbox.
• Checks payable to OHS Band.
  

New pictures are on yorkphoto.com. If you didn't receive an e-mail link, please send your email to klgau@netzero.net and identify your student/relationship to the band.

Volunteer opportunities Contact Karen Gauen for food/uniforms, Monica Argotsinger for bingo):

• BINGO, BINGO, BINGO!!! (If you are not on a bingo team, you are needed right away! Contact Monica Argotsinger)
• Wash uniforms (kilt jackets)
• Help with uniform checkout/check-in for football games and competitions
• Photographers and videographers are always encouraged to capture our photogenic students and share them online.

Donation opportunities Contact Karen Gauen):

• Donate black socks for use with field show uniforms
• Donate large water cooler
• Donate 8 oz plastic cups for water
• Donate bottled water for competition days
• Donate snacks (granola bars, crackers, fruit, carrots, nuts) for competition days

Complete listing of possible Fall 2008 Field Show Competitions and football games for OHS band.

August

23 State Fair Parade Competition – Pueblo

29 Game

September
6 Scottish/Irish Festival - Estes Park, CO

20 University of Colorado Band Day (Prelims only) Boulder

26 Game - Homecoming

27 Colorado State University Marching Showcase (Prelims only) Fort Collins (We are NOT participating in this)

October
2 Game

4 Douglas County Marching Invitational (Prelims and Finals) Castle Rock

4 Friendship Cup Marching Invitational (Prelims and Finals) Northglenn 5 Star Stadium. For this contest the classifications are based on band size.

11 rehearsal at OHS

13 CBA Denver Metro 2A-3A-4A-5A Qualifying Regional, Littleton High
School, hosted by the Arapahoe High School Band

16 CBA Denver Metro 5A Qualifying Regional, Littleton Stadium, hosted by Littleton High School and Heritage High School

18 Pomona Marching Invitational, (Prelims and Finals) Hosted by Pomona High School Band

24 Colorado Bandmasters Association 4A-5A Marching Championships
Quarterfinals. Douglas County High School Stadium, Castle Rock.

24 Game

25 Colorado Bandmasters Association 4A-5A Marching Championships
Semifinals. The 4A and 5A semifinals will be held simultaneously at two different high school stadiums from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The 5A semifinals will be at 5 Star Stadium in Northglenn hosted by the Legacy High School Band.

25 Colorado Bandmasters Association 4A-5A State Marching Championships Finals. INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

December
5 and 6 Denver Parade of Lights

Bingo volunteers needed: Bingo is the main fundraiser to pay for our band programs. The bingo program needs adult and student help to continue; otherwise, this fundraising program will end. Please visit the bingo page, check the bingo schedule, and contact Monica Argotsinger asap so these band programs can continue. Applications for scholarship money based partially on volunteer support are available to help with fees.

Pictures are now available online at www.yorkphoto.com. To receive an e-mail with access to the pictures, please e-mail Karen with your name and relationship to the band.

Stadium blankets with OHS logo are being sold for only $20! These are great to keep in the car, with a water-repellent side and a fleece side. Reply to this e-mail if you would like to purchase. We need volunteers to sell these at the home football games also – (students can also do this during third quarter).

Overlandhighschoolband is on myspace.com - request it as a friend to see pictures and bulletins.

Expectations for band students: All band students are expected to

• Purchase the music book Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-ups and Technique for Band (publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music Company) for your instrument
• Purchase the concert uniform for the performances:
  • males: black tuxedo, black cummerbund, black bow tie, black shoes, white shirt (look for used tux sales at any store);
  • females: designated concert dress to be ordered through the school in the fall
  • (financial issues will not keep a student from being a band member)
• Attend band camp during the summer
• Participate in pep band (play in stands at OHS varsity home football games) and parades (2-3) - see Calendar
• Participate in bingo or other volunteer support - transportation, props, food (students and/or parents)

Send your e-mail and student name to Karen G. if you would like to be added to the e-mail list for reminders and updates, or to volunteer for help with food, uniforms, props, miscellaneous.