BAND DATES 2007-2008

All events are required for the grades indicated unless specifically marked as optional.

Attendance Policy:  As per school policy, an unexcused absence from any required Band event will lower the student’s marking period grade by two full letter grades.

Important Band Dates 2007-08:

• Freshman Marching Band Orientation Friday, Aug. 10
• Ram Marching Band Camp (at G-A HS) (required 9-12) Aug. 13-17
• Battle Creek Marching Invitational (req. HS Marching Band) Sept. 22
• Kalamazoo Holiday Parade (req. HS Marching Band) Nov. 3
• Galesburg Holiday Parade (req. HS Marching Band) Dec. 5
• Christmas Concert (req. 7-12) Dec. 12
• Snow Date for Christmas Concert (req. 7-12) Dec. 18
• Beginning Band Demonstration Concert (req. 6) Dec. 10
• HS District Solo Ensemble Festival (optional 9-12) Feb. 9
• HS Band Festival (required 9-12) March 26
• MS Band Festival (required 7-8) March 25
• HS State Solo Ensemble Festival (optional 9-12) March 15
• MS District Solo Ensemble Festival (optional 7-8, in Sturgis) April 19
• Spring Collage Concert (required 6-12) April 21
• Senior Concert & Band Awards (req. 9-12, opt. 6-8) May 15
• Graduation (required 9-12 Symphonic Band) June 1

All events listed above are REQUIRED unless specifically marked as optional.  Information letters are ALWAYS sent home with students prior to each event.  It is your son or daughter’s responsibility to bring them to you.

Band Booster Meetings:

Scheduled on the third Wednesday of each month throughout the school year (no meeting in December.)

• Meetings begin at 6 pm in the High School Band Room
• If you have a student in Band, YOU are a Band Booster!
• For more information, contact Fred Gillette:  731-5911