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JHS Band Update - April 14, 2015
In this update:
Marching Band Uniform Return: April 15 (6:30pm - 8:00pm)
Winter Guard Update
SFWGA Champions and Fan Favorite!
Watch WGI World Championships from Home!
Winter Guard T-Shirt Orders Due April 21
Copeland Davis Master Class @ JMS Chorus Room - April 15 - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Band Leadership Applications Due April 27
April Band Parent Meeting MOVED to April 22 at 7pm
Fair Share Volunteer Credit Ends April 30
JHS Drama Presents Peter Pan: April 23-26
JMS Band Party on the Beach: May 30
Band Interest Meeting MOVED to May 6 at 6:00 pm
Band Banquet: May 1 - RSVPs due April 27
Volunteer Opportunities
Parents: JHS Graduation (Band Chaperones): May 19 Chaperones still needed!
* NEW * Parents: JHS Project Graduation: Mondays at 6:30 pm
* NEW * Parents: JHS Project Graduation: May 19 (PM)
Reminder of Spirit of Jupiter Spring / Summer Camp Dates
JPAF Volunteer Needs
Treasure Coast Youth Symphony April Concerts
Donate To Band Trailer
Upcoming Dates
Attachments:
WGI Webcast Information
Winter Guard T-Shirt Order Form
Copeland David Master Class
JHS Drama: Peter Pan Flyer
JMS Party on the Beach Ticket Order Form
JPAF List of Volunteer Needs
MARCHING BAND UNIFORM RETURN
The FINAL date for marching band uniform return is Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30 pm to
8:00 pm. Details on what should be returned and how are in the email sent previously
available online here.
Students who have not turned in their uniform by April 15 will be added to the school’s
obligation list and will not be permitted to purchase a Band Banquet ticket until they are
removed from the list.
WINTER GUARD UPDATE
CONGRATULATIONS to the JHS Winter Guard program for WINNING the SFWGA
Championships last Saturday at Barbara Goleman High School! Jupiter edged out Park Vista
with a JHS RECORD SCORE of 89.970!
The guard also won the title “Fan Favorite” with your voting support last week!
The guard heads to Dayton, Ohio this Wednesday morning for WGI World Championships.
WGI World Championship Scholastic A Class Performance Times for JHS:
Thursday, April 16: Prelims (Round 9) at 6:06 PM at Xavier University Cintas Center
Friday, April 17: Semi-finals sometime between 11:00 AM and 4:26 PM
Friday, April 17: Finals sometime between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Friday, April 17: Finals Retreat: MIDNIGHT
Watch for updates on our Facebook page!
You can WATCH the WGI World Championships LIVE from home! Webcast day passes will
be available to watch every performance – Percussion (April 9-11), Winds (April 11-12), and
Color Guard (April 16-18). See the attached flyer for more information or visit
https://wgiwebcast.com/index.cfm.
WINTER GUARD T-SHIRTS: ORDERS DUE APRIL 21
Pam Crider will be placing another order of Winter Guard t-shirts (short-sleeve v-neck) early
next week. IF you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, please contact Pam Crider at
crider4cruises@bellsouth.net. Shirts are $20 each ($2 extra for 2XL).
Please print, complete and return the attached order form with payment by Tuesday, April 21.
Checks should be payable to “JHS.”
COPELAND DAVIS MASTER CLASS: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm on APRIL 15
World renowned pianist Copeland Davis will present a master class in the chorus class room
at Jupiter Middle School from 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM on Wednesday, April 15. See attached
flyer!
This is a great chance for your piano student to get up close and personal with one of the great
pianists of our generation! This is a free master class open to all students and parents thanks
to the generosity of the JUPITER PERFORMING ARTS FUND!
Feel free to pass this email along to anyone who loves great piano music and encourage your
students, young and old to attend.
Listen to Copeland Davis online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p7nU_hOh68
BAND LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 27
Mr. Larkin distributed Band Leadership applications last week. They are available on the
forbidden shelf in the band room. Applications are due April 27.
Important dates:
April 27: Applications Due
May 7: Leadership Camp: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm - bring a dinner
May 11: Drum Major Auditions (sign up for a time)
May 12: Section Leader Interviews (sign up for a time)
APRIL BAND PARENT MEETING: MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
Due to the Winter Guard trip to Dayton, the April Band Parent meeting has been rescheduled
to Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 pm in the band room.
Parent attendance earns 2 hours towards the Volunteer Fair Share Credit!
Minutes from our March meeting are available here on the band’s web site.
FAIR SHARE VOLUNTEER CREDIT ENDS APRIL 30
The Fair Share Volunteer Credit for the 2014-2015 school year ends on April 30. This means
that any hours accrued starting May 1, 2015, will count towards the 2015-2016 school year.
Remember that excess volunteer hours do NOT carry over to the following school year.
JHS DRAMA PRESENTS PETER PAN
All performances in the JHS Auditorium:
Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 pm
Friday, April 24 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 25 at 2:00 pm
Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 pm
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at seatyourself.biz/jupiterhs.
Help the drama department advertise by posting the attached flyer!
JUPITER MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND PARTY ON THE BEACH: MAY 30
From JMS Band Director Mr. Paul Destito:
Attention JUPITER NATION!!!!
Every year Mike Furfaro hosts a party for the friends of the Jupiter Middle School Music
Department. He rents the Jupiter Civic Center, hires a DJ and carters an amazing affair for us.
This year Mike has reserved the Civic Center for Saturday May 30th. The price is $15 per
person OR a table of 10 for $100. Party goes from 5-11PM. Adults only please!
Think about it..... You and 10 of your peeps can party like they read about in magazines on
one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet for....$10!
Print out the ticket order form (attached) and send your reservations to the Jupiter Middle
School band office, and Mr. Destito will see that it is passed on to Mike. Make checks out to
MIKE FURFARO NOT JMS.
Please consider joining us. Even if your children are gone or you just want to support our
mission here at Jupiter Middle School. It is a fun evening of food, dancing and music to put
away another spectacular year and look ahead!
Space is limited (think the number is 154!), so get your orders in early.
Dig out your dancing shoes, bring your favorite beverage and party like a rock star in paradise!
BAND INTEREST MEETING MOVED
The Band Interest Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 pm.
This meeting is for all NEW and RETURNING parents and students to learn about the 20152016 JHS Band Program. Students should bring their instruments. Parents will have the
opportunity to ask questions and find out volunteer opportunities. All forms for Spirit of Jupiter
Marching Band will be available at this meeting.
BAND BANQUET: MAY 1 - 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm at Abacoa Golf Club
Invitations to the Band Banquet emailed last week. See this link to view the invitation. Tickets
are $41.00 per person.
RSVP by April 13 for a chance to win Mixed Bag samples and a $25 Mixed Bags gift card.
Monday, April 27 is the final RSVP deadline.
Students on the school’s obligation list cannot purchase a ticket OR be a guest at the Band
Banquet. Please contact Assistant Treasurer Gina Phinney at GinaPhinney@comcast.net if
you have a question about your student’s fundraising account.
Students who have not returned their marching band uniform cannot purchase a Band
Banquet ticket.
PARENT/STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
May 19 – 5:20 AM to 2:30 PM
Parents are needed to chaperone students to their performance at JHS Graduation at the
South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center then to our annual field trip to Fun Depot. This is a
GREAT way to see a graduation ceremony before it is your student’s turn! We need to ask for
chaperones NOW so Mr. Larkin can submit the paperwork required by the school district.
This performance is REQUIRED for all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students in in Wind Ensemble,
Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. More details about the day will
be provided soon!
Contact Debbie Wiley at WileyDebbie@bellsouth.net to volunteer.
Mondays through May 18 - 6:30 PM
Parents are needed to help plan and work on decorations/games for Project Graduation, to be
held the evening of May 19 (JHS Graduation day). NO RSVP NEEDED. Weekly meetings are
held in the JHS Wood Shop room.
Contact JHS Project Graduation Coordinator Bill Ramsey at
billram1@hotmail.com for more information.
May 19 – Shifts TBD in the evening
Parents are needed to chaperone students and work activities at Project Graduation in the
JHS Gym. More details available soon.
REMINDER OF SPIRIT OF JUPITER SPRING / SUMMER CAMPS
Spring Camp dates (all from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM):
Monday, May 18
Thursday, May 21
Tuesday, May 26
Thursday, May 28
Monday, June 1
Wednesday, June 3
Summer Band Camps:
Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Monday, August 10 - Saturday, August 15: 8am - 9pm *
OR
Monday, August 17 - Saturday, August 22: 8am - 9pm *
* August Band Camp is dependent on the start date of school.
Plan on being in town August 10.
Monday/Thursday weekly rehearsals start the first week of school: 5:00pm-8:45pm
JPAF VOLUNTEER NEEDS
JPAF is expanding the scope of the groups they will support to include Color Guard. To do
this, they need more volunteers! JPAF is specifically looking for people to do the jobs
described in the attached page titled “JPAF Volunteers Needed.”
If you want to help, or if you have any questions, please contact JPAF President Sheril
Jalm at president@jpaf.org.
TREASURE COAST YOUTH SYMPHONY APRIL CONCERTS
The Treasure Coast Youth Symphony, comprised of students from Indian River, St. Lucie and
Martin and northern Palm Beach counties, will have two area performances this month:
Monday, April 20 at Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens; Tickets are $15
for adults and $7 for students
Monday, April 27 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd; Tickets are $10 for
adults and $5 for students
For more information, visit www.TreasureCoastYouthSymphony.com.
DONATE TO BAND TRAILER
You can now donate directly to the Band to help raise funds for a custom-painted 53’ trailer.
This purchase will help us keep our competition costs down, greatly improve logistics at
performances, and provide much needed additional storage for the band.
Band sponsorship levels are as follows:
$10,000 - Very Large Logo and branding on the truck for Five Years - sides and back
$5,000 - Large Logo on truck for 5 years - sides and back
$3,000 - Medium Sized logo on back for 3 years
$2,000 - Small logos on back for 3 years
$1,000 - Smaller logos on back for 1 year
To make a donation, mail a check payable to "Jupiter High School – Band Trailer" and send it
to:
Jupiter High School Band
500 North Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458
Any and all amounts are appreciated. If you know of any major sponsors, please
contact JHS Director of Bands, Michael Larkin, at
michael.larkin@palmbeachschools.org.
We are also looking for an actual trailer to purchase, a cab we can rent/borrow to pull the
trailer, and a cab driver (CDL license required). If you have leads for any of these needs,
please contact Mr. Larkin.
UPCOMING DATES
Winter Percussion FAIR SHARE DUE IN FULL
“JV” Winter Guard FAIR SHARE DUE IN FULL
“A” Winter Guard FAIR SHARE DUE IN FULL
4/15: Pianist Copeland Davis Master Class @ JMS: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
4/15: Marching Band Uniform Return: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
4/16-19: “A” Winter Guard at WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio
4/16: “A” Winter Guard WGI Semi-Finals: 6:06 pm PERFORM
4/22: April Band Parent Meeting: 7:00 pm
4/27: Band Banquet RSVP Deadline
4/27: Band Leadership Applications DUE
4/28: Percussion Ensemble Concert Rehearsal: 3:30 - 8:00 pm
4/29: Percussion Ensemble Concert: 7:00 pm
4/30: Jazz Ensemble Performance at Norton Museum: Time TBD
5/1: Band Banquet @ Abacoa Golf Club: 5:30 - 11:00 pm
5/6: Band Interest Meeting for ALL NEW & RETURNING Students & Parents: 6:00 pm
5/7: Band Leadership Camp: 3:00 - 7:00 pm
5/11: Drum Major Auditions: Sign up for a time
5/12: Section Leader Interviews: Sign up for a time
5/13: Finale Concert Rehearsal (ALL BANDS): 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
5/14: Finale Concert: 7:00 pm
Visit the band's web site www.JupiterBands.com to review emails, check the calendar and
see the latest photos.