CAR WASH
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008 - 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

Weather permitting there will be a Band Car Wash this Saturday, May 17, 2008 at NCHS. This event will take place on the west side of the school near the band trailer. Seniors, feel free to join us for one of your last band projects. Incoming freshmen are welcome and encouraged to participate on May 17th also!

Tell your family, friends, teachers, neighbors, and even casual acquaintances to stop by to get their car(s) washed by some of the most talented and amazing teenagers in Naperville!

2008-09 SPIRITS COLOR GUARD TEAM

Congratulations to the following ladies who have earned a spot on the 2008-09 Spirits Color Guard Team!

Daniela Barbarotta	Eileen Lancaste
Loredana Barbarotta	Rachel Lanzon
Christina Bonomo	Nina Larson
Hannah Calkins	Melissa Lyon
Alexa Caponigro	Katherine McCahey
Caroline Carbray	Dana McLain
Vanessa Castor	Amber Stevenson
Katie Debnar	Kaylee Stubitz
Gabby DeDivitis	Olivia Talbot
Rachel Doll	Kayla Teich
Courtney Duerinck	Maria Villa
Rekha George	Katie Wedeman
Meredith Gross

DRUM MAJOR UNIFORM HELP NEEDED

The band uniform department is looking someone to make a drum major jacket. There is a sample coat to work from but no pattern.

If you can help, or know of someone who might be able to help, please contact Margaret Donahue.

CURRICULAR BAND CONCERT DRESSES

Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, all the curricular bands will require female participants to wear the black velour dress now required of Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony. This is great news because all participants can have one uniform all four years! If you are a senior and would like to donate your dress to the BBA, or place the dress on consignment for a new student to purchase, there will be an opportunity to do this after the last concert in May.

You have two options:

The dresses must be dropped off at Margaret Donahue's home at the end of the school year. Please make sure the dress is clean and labeled with your name, phone number and dress size. Please contact Margaret Donahue for more information or to make arrangements to drop off your dress.

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF DuPAGE AUDITIONS @ NCHS

Advanced grade school through high school level musicians can audition for the Preparatory and Symphony Orchestras of the Youth Symphony of DuPage. Auditions will be held at NCHS on May 27, 29, 30 and 31, 2008. For more information about the audition process, and to download the audition sign-up form, please visit their website at www.ysdp.org.

BBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

As our seniors graduate, unfortunately, so too do their parents. As a result, the Band Booster Association will have vacancies for next year's Board of Directors. This is an organization that guides and facilitates all the learning opportunities available to our students. If you would like to step into a leadership role of the band program. We would be honored to speak with you about it. There have been many incredible people involved and we say thank you to many as they leave NCHS!

As of today, vacancies for the 2008-09 school year include:

If you have any questions, would like more information, or have an interest in joining the BBA Board of Directors in any of the above capacities, please contact Mr. Alstadt or BBA Board President, Tom Rogers.

NCHS BAND SPRING & SUMMER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Concessions. The NCHS Band Boosters' biggest fundraising event each year is the operation of our indoor concession stand during all indoor athletic events from September through April. Please check the Concessions Calendar for available openings. There are approximately 100 events yearly, requiring, on average, four volunteers per event. As you can imagine, trying to find volunteers to cover all of these events is a huge challenge for our volunteer coordinator. Please contact Margaret Donahue to sign up for a shift (or more if you'd like).

Car Washes. Check the Main Calendar for upcoming car wash dates in late Spring and early Summer!!! These car washes are held in the NCHS parking lot (over by the marching band trailer) and are a great way to get some sun and hang out with our great band students! (Parents -- you are welcome to come on by and help wash a car or two . . . or have your car washed too!!)

Municipal Band Ice Cream Social. We have been selected to sponsor an Ice Cream Social at the June 26, 2008 concert at 7:45 p.m. in Central Park. The theme for this concert is "Robert Hoffman Night." This is a fun event and many hands are needed to bake brownies, pies and other homemade goodies; and to help serve at the concert.

Ribfest. Each year the Band Boosters volunteer to work security and trash pickup shifts to earn much-needed funds for the band program. Many hands are needed to fill these shifts! Security shifts must be manned by adults or seniors 18 years of age. Alumni have also come out to help fill these spots. This is a great way to meet other band parents at this fun venue! Trash pickup shifts can be manned by both adults and students. Check the Main Calendar for dates and available shift openings! Please contact Margaret Donahue to sign up.

Band Booster Membership. Many of the activities of the NCHS band program are subsidized by the Band Booster Association. All band families are encouraged to join the BBA, which is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization (so your donations are tax deductible!). We also ask that each band family participate in one of the fundraising efforts of the BBA. Please note -- you do not have to be a member of the BBA to participate in fundraising efforts.

Because the proceeds from fundraisers benefit each and every band member at Naperville Central High School (no, not just the extracurricular bands), we are asking that each band family do their part to help raise funds to keep our programs going strong. The Band Booster Association feels strongly that each and every band student at NCHS is worth our (and your) time and effort!

Please e-mail Margaret Donahue to sign up for any of the above fundraisers.