BOP Raffle Announcement  5/16
See the News page for this message.

Band Ensembles for 2008-2009  5/15
See the Downloads page for a letter containing important information from the directors.

BOP Announcements  5/12
Please see the News page for important announcements from Band and Orchestra Parents
   BOP Final Meeting May 27, 2008   6:30pm in Band Room
   Band Letters available for pick-up at concert
   Graduation Flowers - pre-order information
   Music Students Return Borrowed Concert Attire

Drumline Audition Music and Info  5/12
See the Downloads page for music and information for Drumline auditions

Color Guard Announcement  5/12
See the Color Guard page for a list of the 2008 Color Guard.
***Reminder: Color Guard commitment form and $100 fee is due on Monday, May 19.

Schedule for Weeks of  May 11 and 18  5/11
See the Monday Music Notes page for the detailed schedule for the next two weeks
         FINAL BAND CONCERT
         Wednesday, May 14, 2008
         7:00pm Kahler Auditorium
See the Monday Music Notes page for call-times for each band.

Playing Tests / Auditions May 15 & 16 - PRACTICE!!!!!!

Freshman Band Trip to Great America is Saturday, May 17, 2008

Marching Band Reminder:
      Commitment Form and $100 payment due Monday, May 19

Message from the Directors  5/11
See the News page for information on playing tests/auditions, end of year procedures for band lockers, and return of school instruments (rental instruments).

Upcoming Events for Your Calendars 5/11

          May 14       Band Concert @ Kahler Auditorium
                              Wake Up Raffle winner announced
          May 15,16  Playing Test / Audition during all band classes
          May 17       9th Grade Music Competition @ Great America
          May 19        Marching Band Commitment Form and first payment  of $100 due
          May 20       Orchestra Concert @ Kahler Auditorium
          May 21       Jazz Band & Stage Band Concert @Kahler Auditorium
          May 22       Vocal Just Desserts Concert @ Kahler Auditorium
          May 30        MB Drum Line
                                  3:00-5:30pm Individual Auditions
                                  6:00-8:00pm Full Group Rehearsal
          June 2          Band lockers clean-out deadline (and return locks)
          June 2, 3      School Instrument return deadline
          June 9-13    Marching Band Mini-Camp
          Aug 6-16     Marching Band Camp
          Aug 20        Ice Cream Social (LeClaire Park)
          Aug 21         School Begins - Fall 2008

May Band Newsletter  5/8
The Band Newsletter for May 2008 is available on the Downloads page.
***Parents*** Please note that your student will earn 50 points if you sign and date the newsletter and return it to school by Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

BOP News 5/8
See the News page for information on the upcoming Wake-Up Raffle and a report on Devils' Dining Out.

Color Guard Announcement  4/28
See the color Guard page for an announcement from Miss Cari.

Message for Marching Band Parents  4/27
See the News page for a message for Marching Band Parents from Band & Orchestra Parents.

2008 Marching Blue Devils  4/25
See the Downloads page for the following from the April 21st Informational Meeting:
     Introductory Letter
       MB Schedule
       Band Fee Schedule
       Commitment Form MB
       MB Slide Show (Power Point Presentation)

Marching Band Uniforms -   12/9
**PARENTS PLEASE READ**
The band directors have a list of students who have not turned in their band uniforms! Please check your closets and return the jacket, pants, hat, blue bag, and gauntlets. Otherwise you will receive a bill from BOP.