LRHS Band News and Notes Ed. 7 – Leesville Road High School Bands

Important Dates:

PAST DUE: Tuesday 10/18 – SB and CB 2022-2023 TRIP COMMITMENT FORM due!
Friday 10/21 – SB Senior Night Football Game 7pm
Wednesday 11/9 – Fruit and Flowers Sale Orders Due
Tuesday 11/15 – Bands Club Meeting 7PM
Friday 11/18 – Newsletter and Luminary Kit Preparations
Saturday 11/19 – SB Raleigh Christmas Parade

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.Upcoming Capital Campaign: The full letter and donation form is attached to this newsletter.

Dear LRHS Band Families and Alumni,

It is hard to believe that our program is beginning its 30 th year! We are all excited to get back to our pre-covid way of enjoying band. Our musicians are back in school performing together! They are showcasing their talents at Bands Club meetings, football games, and competitions! Soon, they will be performing at their winter concerts! Seeing and hearing these kids express themselves through music is truly a joy! The LRHS bands program is alive and well because of the support we have received from our tremendous LRHS band family. Last year our Capital Campaign raised $12,534.00 in donations! The amount raised enabled us to update the almost 30-year-old sound system in the band room. We upgraded the speakers, allowing Bluetooth capabilities, microphones for daily recording/ playback, moved the main audio hub to the band room, and updated the projector. We were also able to purchase a used bassoon. This year the goal is to replace the 30 year old Sousaphone that are needed for marching band. They have been repaired to the limit and now need to be replaced. The cost for one Sousaphone is $12,000 and we need four! We are relying on each of you to help us continue our tradition of excellence by raising the $48,000 we will need to meet this goal. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to support the LRHS Bands program. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated. However, the following levels of donations will receive special recognition in all LRHS Band Concert Programs this school year. Donations must be received by December 9th to be included in the Winter Concert Program, and March 3rd to be included in the MPA Festival Concert program. Make the most of your donation with a corporate matching gift!

Recognition Levels:

Captain $500+
Lieutenant $250
Sergeant $100
Corporal $50

If interested, send the following donor information and your donation check – made payable to LRHS Bands Club – c/o Linda McCall LRHS Bands Club Treasurer, 4601 Wood Valley Drive Raleigh, NC 27613

Letter and Form is available at this link:

2022-23 Capital Campaign letter.docx (1).pdf

2. September Bands Club Meeting Minutes: Please read the attached minutes from the September Bands Club Meeting.

September Bands Club Meeting Minutes

3. REMINDER: Important Upcoming Fundraising Opportunity: Fundraising is an excellent way for families to offset their student’s band costs and one of our big yearly events is gearing up for its launch soon. It will be discussed in detail at the next Bands Club Meeting on October 18th so please make an effort to attend that meeting to learn about this program. Here are some important dates for all families to consider regarding this fundraiser:

Fruit and Flower Sales Fundraiser:

Sale will run from 10/19 – 11/9
Presentation Week: Oct 18 Bands Club, Oct 19Classes
Orders Due / Counting Day: Wed. Nov 9
**(Online Fruit orders will be open until Sunday Nov. 20)
Fruit & Flower Delivery Dates: Wed. 12/7 and Thurs. 12/8

4. REMINDER: Concert and Symphonic Band Spring Trip: The planning committee is busy putting together a great trip for these 2 bands. The Trip Commitment Forms and first payment were due October 18th. If you haven’t submitted your form and deposit, please do so ASAP. Questions regarding the trip commitment forms or the trip in general can be directed to either a) Kristi Phillips (Ksphillips136@gmail.com) or b) Melanie Shoffner (mbshoffner620@gmail.com).

5. REMINDER: SB Senior Night Information: An email from Karyn Anglero with information about this event has already gone out to families of SB Seniors. All the details about how to honor your senior are included in that email but the important dates you need to know are:

GAME FRIDAY – OCT 21ST 7PM
DROP POSTER – BEGINNING OCT 12TH
(MY HOUSE 7664 Silver View Ln (Long Lake)
Please DROP OFF BY OCT 17TH

Further questions about this event can be addressed to: Karyn Anglero (919-332-4423). (txt or call ID as a senior parent)

6. Upcoming Luminary Fundraiser Event:

Save the Dates:

Calling all students and families to volunteer for luminary preparations.

There are many ways to earn money for your student’s charms account. Each hour worked will be paid $15/hour and delivery drivers will be paid time and a half. Come to the next bands’ club meeting on October 18th to learn more about all the ways to help out and earn money for your student’s charms account!

Friday, November 18th: Newsletter and Luminary Kit Preparations