LRHS Band News and Notes Ed. 8

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 lrhsband

Important Dates:

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
Thursday 12/15 – Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band Concert 7pm
Friday 12/16 – Symphonic Band Concert 7pm

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Winter Guard Clinics: Winterguard is the culmination of pageantry, artistry, and
athleticism. Commonly referred to as “The Sport of the Arts”, it combines aspects of
dance with elements of its roots in the military that have greatly evolved over time.
Students will spin flags, rifles, and sabres to a soundtrack and perform in various high
school gyms, competing against other groups to best showcase their skills. Groups are
either Scholastic (meaning they are associated with a school system) or Independent
(no affiliation to a school required, most Independent performers are college-aged or
older) and are then broken down into different classes based on skill level with the main
classifications being A, Open, and World with World Class being the most advanced.
Local competitive circuits will add in additional classes in order to maintain a fair
competitive atmosphere. At Leesville, we compete in the Atlantic Indoor Association
(AIA for short) South Division in the Scholastic A3 class. We finished our most
successful season to date last year by placing 5th out of the 9 groups in our class at AIA
South Championships and look forward to continuing the upward momentum that last
season created. I’ve included a link for a montage of the 2019 Winter Guard International
(WGI) World Championships that includes clips from different groups competing in
World Class that year.

Video Link: 2019 WGI CG World Class Finals Montage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUwG5DkLJ04&list=PLAH6qGsWT1u7XL3NgiSGa9lGG_Mo
ayC4s&index=105

2. REMINDER: Fruit and Flower fundraiser currently running. Fundraising is an
excellent way for families to offset their student’s band costs. 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
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

3. Upcoming Luminary Fundraiser Event: ***New Details and Request***:

*** Plastic Bags Needed****

We are not able to secure plastic bag donations from Food Lion this year for the luminary kit fundraiser.

Please donate your Food Lion plastic bags for the fundraiser!

Collection Dates: Now- Nov. 18th

Where: Drop off bags at the Band Room or bring them to the next Bands Club Meeting- November 15th 7 pm

THANK YOU!!

Save the Dates And Signup Genius links:

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.

*** Calling All Volunteers***