Recent Band News

10/11

2011-2012 CONCERT ATTIRE INFORMATION

All curricular bands require gentlemen to wear a black tuxedo or black suit, black dress shoes, white tuxedo shirt and black bow tie. All ladies will wear a black velour dress (see below) and black dress shoes. Mrs. Donahue has generously volunteered to collect gently used dresses and band wear items and distribute them on a first come first served basis.

To Donate a Dress:

If you are a senior or an alumni and would like to donate your dress to the BBA -- or place the dress on consignment for a new student to purchase, you may do so.

Dresses must be dropped off at Margaret Donahue's home. Please make sure the dress is clean and labeled with your name, phone number and dress size, and indicate whether you are donating the dress or placing it on consignment. Please contact Mrs. Donahue for more information or to make arrangements to drop off your dress.

To Purchase a Gently Used Dress:

Other Band Wear:

Mrs. Donahue will also be collecting other concert band wear items such as tuxedo shirts, ties, marching band gloves, garment bags, and shoes, and will distribute them in the interest of "going green" and helping any students on a tight budget.

8/11

2012 DISNEY TRIP

NCHS band students will be traveling to Walt Disney World during Winter Break next year -- January 2-6, 2012. Through the efforts of a band parent volunteer, we have been able to secure the best possible pricing and arrangements for the trip. Click here to download information about the trip, including cost and payment deadlines.

REMINDER!!!

Marching Redhawks -- your Disney Trip commitment form was due July 1st.. If you have not already sent in your form to Mrs. Crebo, please email her and let her know that you plan to participate in the trip to Disney. Mrs. Crebo's email address is mcdaycare8@comcast.net. Your deposit is due July 31st.

BAND CAMP INFORMATION

"Pre-Camp" for the Marching Redhawks is just a few days away, and Band Camp is almost here! Click here to download the Marching Band Handbook, Camp Duncan Rules & Guidelines & Band Camp Reminders & Information (includes packing list).

BAND CAMP CHAPERONES

School has only been out for a few days and we are already thinking about next year and the fall marching band show "Chakra." With that comes talk of band camp. Parent volunteer, Kim Musto will be coordinating the week, which runs from August 6 to the 13th at Camp Duncan in Ingleside, Illinois. Kim is the parent of a senior and would like to mentor an Assistant Band Camp Coordinator (possibly a freshman or sophomore parent). If you would be interested in helping, please contact Kim at kmusto@naperville203.org.

Band camp is a great experience for everyone! The kids are not only learning their show but they are also forming new friendships, as well as learning to work as a team. For the parent volunteers, it is a great time to meet the other parents and get to know the staff and all of the kids in marching band. While there are responsibilities for the parents, there is also a significant amount of free time during the day. The main responsibility is staying in the cabins with the children at night, along with other simple duties periodically during the day. We need your help in order for this to be a success!

Please consider chaperoning at Camp Duncan -- it could be for a night or two, or for the entire week. Whatever you can give is always greatly appreciated! Some dads have been able to work out their schedule to chaperone at Camp Duncan at night and then go to work during the day. Please be aware that all chaperones must have a District 203 background check performed. This is an easy process but must be completed at least 3 weeks prior to camp.

If you would like more information or would like to sign up to chaperone, please contact Kim Musto, Margaret Donahue or Haley Abreu Kling to sign up.

7/11

ICE CREAM SOCIAL FUNDRAISER

The Band Boosters have been selected to run the "ice cream social" at the Municipal Band Concert on Thursday, July 21, 2011. One or two volunteers are needed to coordinate the event (alumni parents will be there to help and detailed instructions are available), as well as servers for the evening. Donations of pies, brownies, cupcakes, soda and water are also needed. Please contact Margaret Donahue or Haley Abreu Kling for more information.

6/11

FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Please note: In order to ensure we have adequate funding for the band programs, each band family is expected to participate in three fundraising volunteer commitments per extra-curricular band involvement per season. Below are some opportunities that fulfill this requirement. Please note that all of these events will be posted on the Volunteer Calendar as soon as they are scheduled:

Car Washes will be scheduled during late spring and summer. All band students and parents are encouraged to come out and help! This is a great way for incoming freshmen to meet other band members!

Ribfest. Both adults and students have an opportunity to sign up to work Logistics and Courtesy Security. This is a great event that helps both the NCHS Band Program and the Naperville community!

This year we have three shifts at Ribfest to offer BBA members both adults and students (at least junior high age).

The Trash Collection shift is just what it sounds like. Students and adults pick up trash, using gloves usually this is just litter. Any serious or hazardous waste would be handled by paid security. Everyone gets a t-shirt to wear during their shift. Parking is limited and carpooling is suggested. Check-in is at the BARN on Martin Avenue.

Courtesy / Security shift could be a few different things. Last year the jobs were walking a rope line where the concerts are set up. Students are with other students so it is fun... and you get to hear the concert. In years past we have had volunteers checking back packs, lawn chairs or diaper bags as folks enter the park area. All activities are very fun, social jobs. Again, everyone will receive a t-shirt to wear during their shift. Parking is limited...carpooling is suggested. Check-in is at the BARN on Martin Avenue.

Municipal Band Bake Sale (a/k/a "Ice Cream Social"). The Band Boosters and Spirits were selected (via lottery), to will run the booth at Central Park for the Municipal Band evening concerts on June 9th and July 21st. Donations of baked goods will be needed, as well as volunteers to sell the baked goods. Please contact Margaret Donahue to sign up!

Last Fling. Volunteers will be needed to work various shifts, including Parking and the Beer Tent. This is another great event that benefits both the NCHS Band Program and the Naperville community!

Market Day: Volunteers (students and/or adults) are needed one day per month from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to help unload, sort and fill orders. Pickup dates are posted on the Volunteer Calendar.

Bears Home Games. Fifteen adult volunteers are needed for each home Chicago Bears game to wipe tables in the indoor club levels at Soldier Field. This is light work, transportation to and from Soldier Field is provided, and volunteers are given a meal ticket. Additionally, each adult can earn $25 toward their student's band student account for each Bears game shift they work! The 2011 Bears home schedule is shown on the Volunteer Calendar. Please email Margaret Donahue to sign up!

Naperville Central Marching Classic. Held at the beautiful campus of Benedictine University in Lisle in the fall of each year. On October 1, 2011, we will host our fifth marching band competition which will feature some of the best high school marching bands in the State of Illinois! This year, there will be a special guest performance by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire “Blugold” Marching Band! Many volunteers are needed for this very important event. Please email Margaret Donahue to sign up.

Concessions: The Band Boosters operate the indoor concession stand during the winter sports season (mid-November through the end of basketball season). Volunteers (parents and students) are needed to staff each event listed on the Volunteer Calendar. This is light work and a very important piece of the fundraising needed to help support the band program.

In addition to the above, there are also other fundraisers such as Ad Book sales (summer/fall) and poinsettia plant sales (late fall) that are great fundraisers but do not fulfill the fundraising volunteer requirements.

If you have any questions regarding volunteerism, please contact Margaret Donahue. Please direct any questions or suggestions relating to fundraising to Tom Byron or Paul Sweeney.

6/11

2011-12 BBA BAND BOOSTER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are pleased to announce the new 2011-2012 BBA Executive Board of Directors who were elected to the Board at the June 9, 2011 meeting:

The follow are are open coordinator / chairperson positions on the BBA Board of Directors. If you would be interested in fiilling any of these positions or would like more information, please contact Haley Abreu Kling or Margaret Donahue:

Concessions Coordinators (2-3 people)
Hospitality Coordinator (1-2 people)
Special Events Coordinator -- Marching Classic (1-2 people)
Special Events Coordinator -- Solo & Ensemble (1-2 people)
Assistant Band Camp Coordinator (1 person)

Click here to download a letter from Lynne Nolan, Dean of Student Activities, regarding the new BBA Board.