Huntsville High School Band

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

 

The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Auditorium 8:00 pm after the Pre-MPA Concert. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.

 

Rich Arnold, President

This will be a quick meeting, since we are meeting after the Pre-MPA Concert. Please see the Agenda for upcoming events. There are two meetings coming up for the Spring Trip, with one on March 17^th and another on March 31^st, and we will meet in the Band Room after rehearsals.

 

CALENDAR: February 26:  MPA participating ABA District One Schools (HHS Auditorium)

March 17:   St. Louis Spring Trip Band Rehearsal 3:30 to 5:30 pm

March 17:   St. Louis Spring Trip Meeting at 5:00 pm (after rehearsal)

                      March 17:   BPA Officer Nominations for 2015-2016 Board (at BPA Meeting)

March 17:   Next Band Parents Association Meeting  (7:30 pm)

March 30-31:  Color Guard Audition Clinic

March 31:   St. Louis Spring Trip Meeting at 5:00 pm (after rehearsal)

April 2:       Color Guard Auditions

April 9-12:  Spring Band Trip to St. Louis

April 15-18: All State Festival in Mobile, AL

May 2:         Solo & Ensemble at Liberty Middle School in Madison

May 7:         Spring Concert

May 11-14:  Audition Interviews: Drum Major, Section Leader, Drumline, etc.

May 15:       Band Awards Banquet in HHS Cafeteria

 

After School Rehearsals:  3:30 to 5:30 pm

                        Concert Band: (4, 6, 7 periods) Monday and Wednesday

                        Symphonic Band: (2^nd period)   Tuesday and Thursday

 

Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director

 

Mr. Ivey said having just finished up the Pre-MPA concert, he will be brief. Please keep up with Spring Trip preparations. Mary will present the current opportunities with the VBC, and we risk losing spots without more participation. We are working on needs for the Hospitality Room for MPA. Please be aware of coming notices to make up for weather delays.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

The BPA has been working for several months to update the BPA ByLaws, since they have not been updated since 2008. The proposed changes have been presented at the previous meetings, and over the website and the weekly email newsletters. Rich presented a summary of the changes, including combining certain committees, clarifying committee duties that have changed over time, and adding technology for communications. Rich made a motion to vote to adopt the proposed ByLaws, and was quickly seconded by several in attendance. Rich asked if anyone had any opposition, and since none opposed, the ByLaws have been duly adopted and approved by the BPA.

 

Please see the Calendar of events. MPA is coming up on Thursday, February 26^th. Our Band is scheduled for later in the afternoon. Please see announcements to be sent out with more information. There will be Spring Trip rehearsals on March 17^th, and the next BPA Meeting will also be March 17^th. In February, the BPA formed the Nominations Committee for open Band Board and Chairman positions. Please see Susan Pendergrass, Christi Robinson or Tracy Lovik if you are interested in participating. Check the Agenda and the website for upcoming events.

 

Andrew White, VP-Chaperones

 

HHS will be hosting the MPA state competition on Thursday, February 26^th, and we will need lots of volunteers. Currently, only 3 have signed up. He needs about 5 volunteers per shift, with 2 shifts per day. Shifts run 8 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 6 pm. He needs supervisors for the gym practice area, Hospitality, hallway helpers for directions, outside helpers for buses, and a runner. Please see Andrew or send an email.

 

Yvonne Meier and Margaret Turner, VP-Fundraising

 

Margaret said they are looking for additional fundraising ideas.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

 

Mary needs wristbanders for the VBC Havoc hockey games and other events. She has only about a dozen regulars. She held a Responsible Vendors class on short notice, and only had two come. Concessions opportunities may be opening up soon. Sparkman softball season is done, and their spots could open up. Please encourage your students to participate. Students need to be 16 years old. Concessions service does not require any special training and is usually about a four hour shift.

 

Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer

 

Please check your accounts for fee balances, and contact her with any questions. The Budget is printed on the back of the Meeting Agenda.

 

Lisa McCrary, Uniforms

 

If your student is in 2^nd period Symphonic Band, please unsnap and dry clean your marching uniform and return it to the Band room. Please wipe out the inside of the hat with Clorox wipes. If your student is in Concert Band for 4^th, 5^th, or 6^th period, please dry clean your marching band uniform and keep it for the MPA band competition. No hat is needed for the MPA competition. After MPA, please dry clean the uniform and turn them in at the Band Room. If you are going on the Spring Trip, you can keep the garment bag and the hanger to use on the trip. The Symphonic Band Concert uniform is a tux shirt for boys and the dress for girls. About 20 Concert uniforms have yet to be picked up, and parents may need to alter the pants. Please pick up the uniforms ASAP. Next year will be Lisa’s last year, and she needs a volunteer to work with next year to learn about the Uniforms position and then to take over for the 2016-2017 year.

 

Shelley Corbett, Concessions/Brick Sales

Shelley said she is still taking orders for Brick sales, and please see the form on the website.

 

Ben Davis, Equipment

Ben said the trucks have been running well this week.

 

Stephanie Thomas, Hospitality

 

Stephanie will be planning the hospitality service for the MPA Band competition, and will be looking for volunteers.

 

Tim McElyea, Webmaster

Rich made an announcement for Tim that he needs Senior pictures as soon as possible, including a baby picture and a favorite band picture, for the Senior Video.

 

Rich made a few last announcements. See the calendar for the rest of the year. The Spring Concert is scheduled for May 7^th. Camps for upcoming Freshmen will be in May, also.

 

The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President.

 

HHS BPA Meetings are held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the HHS Band Room.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary