e-News for the Week of April-30th

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Schedule & News

MON

Raffle Ticket Collection

3:15pm – 3:30pm

Lafayette

Wind Symphony Rehearsal

3:45pm – 5:00pm

Lafayette

Color Guard (raffle ticket collection)

6:00pm – 8:30pm

Lafayette

Percussion Training

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Lafayette

TUES

Raffle Ticket Collection

3:15pm – 3:45pm

Lafayette

Concert Band Rehearsal

3:45pm – 5:00pm

Lafayette

WED

FINAL Raffle Ticket Collection

3:15pm – 3:45pm

Lafayette

Wind Symphony Rehearsal

3:45pm – 5:00pm

Lafayette

Jazz Band Concert

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Beeler Auditorium

THURS

Symphonic Band Rehearsal

3:45pm – 5:00pm

Lafayette

FRI

SUN

Percussion Ensemble Concert

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Beeler Auditorium

Spring Concert (All Bands)

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Beeler Auditorium

Band Camp 2017 – PLEASE MARK YOUR SUMMER CALENDARS!

Freshmen, First-time Marchers, Guard and Percussion camp: July 24-28, 2017

Full Band Camp: July 31-August 4, 2017 & August 7-11, 2017

Percussion – Mr. Lewellen

Check your personal calendars for a dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 6 from 1pm – 4pm.  Let me know of any conflicts by Tuesday.

Also, let me know when you can arrive on Sunday. 

Spring Concert on Sunday, May 7

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Lafayette High School Band
Spring Concert 2017
Beeler Auditorium
Sunday, May 7
Percussion 2pm / Concert Program 4pm

Bring percussion equipment back to the band room after the concert.

·         Percussion: 1-4pm Saturday rehearsal and set-up

·         Remember – Black shoes & black socks (up to the calf)

·         Concert will last 90 minutes to 2 hours

·         We are dressing in the band room

·         Transportation is not provided

$10,000 Spring Raffle

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We are less than one week away from the $10,000 raffle drawing!  The final deadline for returning money and tickets is Wednesday, May 3.  At that time, ALL tickets (sold and unsold) must be returned with the money.  Remember – the success of this raffle is dependent upon you and every ticket sold will help the band program.

We will be in the band room after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week to collect your raffle tickets and money.  Please remember to return the small portion of the tickets sold to be entered into the raffle drawing along with the money.

Contact John or Melena Dailey with questions at dailey1997@yahoo.com or call/text Melena at (859) 619-4776.

Chaperone Information Meeting

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a band chaperone there will be an informational meeting at 9:15 am Saturday, May 13 during the mini-camp in the Lafayette Cafeteria.  If you have questions or are interested and cannot make the meeting contact Mike Booth at mikeboothgm@gmail.com.

Win a $15 Gift Card by Turning in Your Medical Authorization

Between May 1 and May 13 every student turning in a completed and signed Medical Authorization Form will be entered to win one of two $15 gift cards of their choice. It takes at most five minutes to complete the form but it is critical that every student has a form on file with the band.

The Medical Authorization form is the yellow form you received in your packet or you can click here to download the form.

Mail the complete and signed form to: Lafayette Band Association PO Box 910450 Lexington, KY 40591, give to Mr. Bishop, or place in the black box in the band room.

Contact Mike Booth at mikeboothgm@gmail.com if you have questions.

Save the Date:  Restaurant Day at Puccini’s on Monday, May 15

Save the date and plan to eat at Puccini’s Restaurant on Monday, May 15!  Puccini’s will donate 20% of sales to the Lafayette Band for dine-in and carry-out all day.  The offer is good at all three Lexington locations.  Enjoy some great Italian food and support the band!

B-I-N-G-O:  Volunteers Needed for Skilled Positions

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Bingo is a year-round fundraiser and we need the participation of every Lafayette Band Family!  The financial success of Bingo depends on parent volunteers. Several pull tab sellers are needed every Tuesday and Thursday – the bingo patrons want to give us their money by purchasing pull tabs!  (And the more volunteers we have makes it easier and more fun for all!)

In addition, we need to fill several “trained” positions (sell paper, sell computers, caller, payout, and back room). These positions are necessary to operate Bingo and there are several openings due to graduating parents.  This is a great opportunity to become involved and support the band! Click here for more information about each of these positions.

We ask that each family volunteer 12 times per year at Bingo.  Please find a Tuesday or Thursday this month and come to the Bingo Hall in Keithshire Shopping Center at 6:00 pm.  You will meet some great parents and support the band’s fundraising efforts.

Thank You to the Bingo Volunteers

Many, many thanks to the following families who volunteered at Bingo at least 10 times since June 2016.  We truly appreciate your commitment to this fundraiser!

Registration for Summer M2 Lessons

Register for Summer M2 Lessons on the Lafayette Band website:
(http://www.lafayetteband.org/summer-m2-registration-is-now-open/)

Lessons will be held on the following dates:
June 12, 19, and 26
July 10 and 17

The cost is $75 and payment must be received prior to the first lesson or you will not be allowed to participate. 

Order Memory Books and Band DVDs

Download Form

Pre-order your 2016-17 “Vox Populi” Memory Book and DVD now by downloading the order form.  The Memory Book is designed by photographer and band parent, Michelle Dunlap and includes 60 glossy, color pages.  The DVD is produced by Jim Davis and our Media Crew and will include marching band and concert performances for the year. The Memory Book and DVD will cost $20 each or the cost for both items is $35. These are special keepsake items for the band year.  Watch the e-News for distribution dates and times.  For more information, contact Jane Andreatta at jkandreatta@gmail.com or 859-361-0700.

Graduation on Wednesday, May 24

FCPS has set the May graduation dates and Lafayette High School will graduate on Wednesday, May 24 at 4:00pm. The 2017/2018 Wind Symphony will perform at Graduation.

May 16 – Graduation Rehearsal from 3:45 to 5:00pm
May 18 – Graduation rehearsal from 3:45 to 5:00pm
May 24 – Lafayette Graduation at 4:00pm at Rupp Arena. Transportation to Rupp Arena will not be provided.  An itinerary will be provided in a few weeks.

Southland Street Fair on Saturday, May 13

Join the fun on Saturday, May 13 at the Southland Street Fair!  This is a great opportunity for the Lafayette Band to participate and give back to the community.  The fair will be held on Southland Drive and includes music, food trucks, vendors, inflatables, etc.  The event is free and open to the public.   Here is a link to the Southland Street Fair website where you can view the entertainment schedule, food options and vendors:   http://southlandstreetfair.com/

Volunteers are needed from 11:00am – 9:00pm and three hour shifts are available.  Click on the link to volunteer https://lexingtonhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/southlandstreetfair/events

and receive a free Southland Street Fair tshirt.  This is a great opportunity to give back to our community and earn volunteer service hours.

Chaperone Crew

We currently have a shortage of male chaperones for the upcoming marching band season. If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone and fit the chromosome requirements please contact Mike Booth at mikeboothgm@gmail.com.  Chaperone volunteering opportunities for everyone else will open up in June.

Lafayette Band Color Guard Spring and Summer Training

Congratulations to the students selected for the Lafayette Band Color Guard!  Below is the spring and summer training schedule:

·         Monday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:30pm  (May 1, May 8)

·         Mini-camp on May 12 and 13 (5:30pm-8:30pm and 9:00am-noon)

·         Mini-camp on June 9 and 10 (5:30pm-8:30pm and 9:00am-noon)

·         Mini-camp on July 7 and 8 (5:30pm-8:30pm and 9:00am-noon)

·         Color Guard Camp July 24-28, July 31-August 4, and August 7-11

2017-2018 Materials Mailed

All families should have received a set of materials in the mail for the 2017-2018 band year.  The materials include:

• 2017-2018 Payment Agreement (orange paper) – to have been returned by March 15
• LBA Membership Registration Form (blue paper) – required to volunteer with LBA
• LBA Parent Volunteer Form (green paper)
• Medical Authorization Form (yellow paper) – Mandatory for all students to participate
• Over-the-Counter Medication Authorization Form (cream paper) – Must be signed by a physician and parent in order for student to receive OTC medications.

Please complete and return these materials to the address provided on each form.  Or watch the e-News for collection dates during the spring mini camps.

The forms are also available on the Lafayette Band website at www.lafayetteband.org

Family Payments Matter for Every Student

As we plan for the 2017-18 band year, all LBA families need to understand that the family payments form the backbone of the band budget and all activities.  Fundraising and Bingo are important but they cannot replace the funds provided by the family payments. 

It is important that every family be responsible and meet its financial obligations.  The lack of family payments this past year has resulted in difficult situations for our musical instructors – we are not able to make timely payments and several have left to find employment elsewhere.  This has a negative impact on the musical instruction provided by Lafayette and our students’ growth as musicians.

The unpaid expenses from this year will carry-forward into the budget for the 2017-18 year.  Family Payments matter!  For our students to have the best possible band and musical experience at Lafayette, families must meet their basic financial obligation.  If needed, please contact Mr. Smith at 859-396-3311 or chuck.smith@fayette.kyschools.us for a confidential conversation about a payment arrangement – he is more than willing to work with you and your circumstances.

Let’s finish this year strong – both musically and financially!

F  U  N  D  R  A  I  S  E  R    D  A  S  H  B  O  A  R  D

Charms Database

The Lafayette Band uses Charms, a web-based organizational software system to track student contact information, financial statements, email communication, and more. 

To log into Charms, go to www.charmsoffice.com.  Click “Enter” on the top menu and click “Parents/Students/Members” on the dropdown list.  Login using the school code “lhsband” and enter your student ID/password.  If you need your student ID, please contact Liz Booth at lafayettebandaccounts@gmail.com. The student ID is assigned by Charms and is a combination of letters and numbers. 

If your student has an outstanding balance, you will receive a monthly financial statement.  The monthly payments will be billed individually in the Fixed Payment ledger.  Amounts received that are less than the billed fixed payment amount will be temporarily stored in the Miscellaneous ledger.  When the amount in the Miscellaneous ledger is sufficient to pay a monthly payments, we can transfer the amount to the appropriate fixed payment. 

Band payments may be paid by cash, check, credit card or money order.  Checks and money orders should be made payable to “LBA” (please note the student’s name) and mail to:

Lafayette Band Association
PO Box 910396
Lexington, KY 40591-0396

Links to General Information

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Follow us on: Facebook and Twitter (@lafayetteband)

LBA Meeting Schedule

Instructions to Set up a Twitter Account

Download the Lafayette Band Handbook.

REMIND:  859-519-8446. @lafayetteb, @lhswinds, @62d72, @lhsconcer

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