Happy New Year, Sapphire Sound!

I want to wish all of the Sapphire Sound students and families a very Happy New Year!

P.S....you should be practicing!

See you next week!

Week of 12/17/12

As we head into this final week of school before our two-week break, I'd like to thank all of the parents, students, and staff for a wonderful fall marching season.  Without everyone's support and participation, we would not be the Sapphire Sound family.  Our group is made up of 165 students all of whom are individuals, but understand how to work as one.

This is a sobering week as we reflect on the families that have faced tragedy in Connecticut.  Let's remember to give one another a smile, a kind word, and be thankful for who we are and what we have here in Mira Mesa.

Our schedule for this week is the following:
* Monday - Secret Santa/Friend begins
* Tuesday - Choral Concert at MMHS at 7pm in the auditorium
* Wednesday - Challenger MS Band Concert at 6pm & Wangenheim MS Band Concert at 7pm
* Thursday - nothing! :-)
* Friday - Band performs around campus & annual "Breakfast of Champions" - period 1 & 2

All instruments need to go home over the winter break, so please make arrangements with your student to help transport home the large instruments on Thursday or Friday.

Orchestra Concert Thursday

This Thursday at 7:00pm, the Mira Mesa Orchestras will perform their Winter Concert.  The concert is being held at Wangenheim MS due to construction in the MMHS theatre. Please come support the groups!

Band Winter Concert Thursday, 12/6/12

Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 7:00pm the Sapphire Sound Marching Band and Color Guard will have their Winter Concert in the Gym.  A $5 donation is suggested at the door and there will be a Bake Sale for you to satisfy your sweet tooth.  We hope you will be able to come support the Sapphire Sound one more time this fall! 

Championships, Saturday 12/1/12

SCSBOA Championships is Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Ramona HS in Riverside, CA.  We are honored and thrilled to be a part of Championships and it is our hope you will be able to come up and support us as we compete one last time this season.  If not, think positive thoughts at 8:24pm when the Mira Mesa HS Sapphire Sound Marching Band and Color Guard will be called to the field for their Championship performance.

We are "All In" this season and I am very proud of our group!

Parent Meeting for Band & Color Guard, Thursday

There is a Parent Meeting in the Band room Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm.  The meeting will include information about Championships and the Spring Trip for both groups. Hope you can make it!

Night Rehearsal Tonight & Thursday

Reminder:  There is Night Rehearsal tonight and Thursday from 5-9pm.  Parents, alumni, and supporters of the Band and Color Guard are always welcome to come watch the run-through at 8:30pm!  Come cheer us on!

And it's Official...

And it's official, the Sapphire Sound has made it to Championships 2012!  We are ranked 3rd out of the 5A Band and Color Guards. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Championships will be held at Ramona HS in Riverside on Saturday, December 1st.  Our performance order is third from the end. Performance time is 8:40pm with Awards at 9:45pm.

This has been a great marching season and I'd like to thank all of the students, staff, and families for their support.  This is what Mira Mesa is about and I am proud to be a part of this family.  We are, and will... "Be All In"!

Westview HS Tournament, THURSDAY

Thursday, November 15, 2012 is the last Field Tournament of the regular marching season for Mira Mesa HS.  If you haven't seen our Field Show then this would be a great opportunity to do so at Westview HS.  After this performance on Thursday, we will go with the Parade Band and Guard to Arcadia HS on Saturday and then we will be on a break for one week (Nov. 18-25).  When we return from the break we will prepare for Championships, which will be held on Saturday, December 1st in Ramona (Riverside).  Please look at the Google calendar on the website and the hard copy semester calendar for the rehearsal schedule on November 27th and 29th.

The Call Sheet information for the Westview Field Tournament is the following:

Transportation will be by bus ONLY going to Westview.  ALL parents will need to pick up their student at Westview HS at the completion of the event, 9:00pm.

Thursday, November 15

3:30pm            Call Time for ALL Band and Color Guard

4:00pm            Load Buses (3)

4:20pm           Arrive at Westview HS

Unload EQ / Bathroom Break 

4:45pm            Dress into Uniforms

5:15pm            Warm-Up

6:40pm            PERFORMANCE

7:00pm            Change and head into stands

8:30pm            AWARDS

9:00pm            Parents Pick-up ALL students from Westview HS (Students may go home)

9:15pm            Drumline and Volunteers meet back at MMHS and help unload equipment and instruments.

Chili's "Give Back" restaurant Fundraiser - Tuesday

This Tuesday, November 13, 2012 we are having a restaurant fundraiser at the Chili's in Mira Mesa.  The address is 5969 Lusk Blvd (off of Mira Mesa Blvd. towards the 805).  The best part of this "Give Back" fundraiser is the time allotment for our group which is from 11:00am to 10:00pm.  When you click on the flyer, you will see there are three, so please print them out and hand them to everyone you know!  Come eat some good food and support the Band and Color Guard!

Click here for three Chili's fundraiser flyers!

Call Sheets available on the Google Calendar

The call time sheets for Otay Ranch Band Review, Vista Field Tournament, Westview Field Tournament, and Arcadia Band Review are available on the Google Calendar.  Click on the event you want and then click on "more details".  The call sheets are all word documents.

Schedules (Call Times) for Saturday, 11/10/12

Here's the schedules for the Band Review at Otay Ranch Town Center and the Field Tournament at Vista HS.

Saturday – Otay Ranch Town Center

·       PARADE BAND/CG ONLY - CALL      8:30am

o    Dressed Hair Done

o    Change at school in uniforms

·       Departure                                        9:30am

·       Arrive and meet in the Parking Lot      10:10am

·       Step Mat & Breath                              10:15am

·       Music Warm up                                  10:40am

·       Parade Lineup                                    11:23am

·       Performance                                   12:00pm

·       Awards                                            1:30pm

·       Arrive back at MMHS                       3:00pm

Saturday – Vista HS Field Tournament

·       Non-Parade BAND/CG – CALL TIME  3:00pm

·       Everyone Eats Lunch/Dinner             3:15pm

·       EQ Depart                                           3:50pm

·       Buses Leave MMHS                           4:00pm

·       Arrive @ Vista HS                                4:45pm

·       All Into Uniform                                  5:00pm

·       Visual                                                 5:25pm

·       To Pre Warm up                                  5:45pm

·       Warm Up                                          6:31pm

·       Performance                                    7:01pm

·       Out of uniform       

·       Awards                                            9:30pm

·       All Students Return Bus - 10pm

·       Unload – 10:45pm (All Students Return)

·       Release – 11pm

Students are dismissed after everything is unloaded and Mrs. Christensen has released from the band room

Thank You!

A BIG thank you to everyone who volunteered on tournament day!  Our 20th Annual Field Tournament was a great success and that was due to the many parents, family members, and students who worked hard all day.  Thank you for putting out your best effort to welcome our guest bands.

Tournament Day, Saturday, November 3, 2012

The 20th Annual Mira Mesa Invitational Band Review & Field Tournament is upon us and I'd like to thank everyone for supporting this event!  Here's the timeline for all Band and Color Guard students:

CALL TIME: 5:45AM

PARADE BAND into uniform: 12:00PM

ALL BAND & GUARD NOT IN PARADE TO STADIUM: 12:00PM  (Clean Stadium from 12:00-12:30pm)

PARADE BAND warm-up: 12:30PM

MMHS PARADE BAND PERFORMANCE: 2:00PM

AM AWARDS: 2:20PM

Stadium Opens for PM Tournament: 2:45pm

ALL BAND & COLOR GUARD TO 400 BLDG TO CHANGE FOR COMPETITION: 6:00PM

MUSIC ENSEMBLE IN ROOM: 7:20PM

MMHS FIELD PERFORMANCE: 8:00PM

PM AWARDS:  9:30PM

ALL BAND & COLOR GUARD CLEAN-UP: 10:00PM and hopefully finish before 12:00am!

It's HOME TOURNAMENT week!

This is a very important week in the Mira Mesa HS Band and Color Guard program.  It's our 20th Annual Band Review and Field Tournament this Saturday, November 3, 2012.  We need every household to participate by volunteering your time to make our event a memorable one for the 35 guest bands coming.

If you haven't volunteered yet, please email Gina Chapman - VP of the booster parent organization, as soon as possible and let her know you can help.  Her email is: vicepresident@miramesaband.org
As always, you can also email me with any questions at: jchristensen1@sandi.net.

I look forward to seeing you at our "Home Tournament" and I'd like to thank you ahead of time for supporting the Sapphire Sound in our biggest fundraiser of the year.

Fundraising Items Are Here! Please pick up tonight.

Our Cherrydale Farms fundraiser along with Dudley's Bread orders are ready to be picked up at tonight's Parent Booster Meeting at 7:00pm.  Many items need to be delivered immediately, so please do not leave any orders in the Band Room tonight. 

Mt. Carmel Call Sheet for Saturday, 10/27

Mt. Carmel Band Review and Field Tournament

Saturday, October 27, 2012

All Call – 9:30am with everyone wearing:

Black “M” Shirt (Band) / CG White “M”

Bring Photo Order Forms!

Parade & Alternates - Hair & Makeup DONE

·        Parent Carpool to MCHS– 10:15am
·       Arrive and meet in the Parking Lot
·       Parade Dress into Uniform 12:00pm
·       Step Mat and Warm-up  12:20pm
·       Parade Lineup  1:20pm
·       Parade Performance  2:06pm
·       Drum Major / CG Leader to Awards  2:45pm
·       Group leaves for Pictures  3:50pm
·       Formal Group Pictures 4:15pm
·       All Uniform Check 5:15pm
·       To Warm Up  5:25pm
·       Warm Up  5:30pm
·       Move to Stadium   6:15pm
·       Performance  6:30pm
·       Awards   9:00pm
·       Carpool to MMHS 9:45pm
·       (All Students Return to HS in same carpool)
·       Estimated Release  10:45pm

Students are dismissed after everything is unloaded and Mrs. Christensen has released from the band room.

Poway Field Tournament Schedule this Saturday

Tournament Day Schedule - MMHS Band & Color Guard

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Poway HS Field Tournament

• Make sure you have eaten lunch on your own!
• Uniforms crew / Pit / Line - 11:30am
• Call Time (Hair done already) - 11:45am
• Field Rehearsal @ MMHS - 12:00-2:00pm
• Bus to Poway HS - 3:15pm
• Dinner provided - 4:00pm
• To Official Warm Up - 5:30pm
• Performance - 6:30pm
• Awards - 8:30pm
• Bus back to MMHS - 9:00pm
• Unload (All Students) - 9:30pm
• Estimated Dismissal - 10:00pm
• Students are dismissed after everything is unloaded

and Mrs. Christensen has released from the band room.

Info for the Week of October 15-20, 2012

There is a busy week coming up, so please take a look at the following schedule:

• Monday - Parade Rehearsal from 2:45-4:00pm.  Brass Ensemble 4:30-6:00pm
• Tuesday - ALL-HANDS PARENT & STUDENT MEETING for our 20th Annual Field Tournament at 6:30pm - Band Room.  This is a VERY important meeting, so I am requesting every household have a parent/guardian present at it along with the students. The meeting will last one hour.
• Tuesday - Dudley's Bread Fundraiser orders due by the ALL-HANDS Meeting.
• Wednesday - PSAT Testing at school for 10th and 11th graders, periods 2-4.  Sectionals 2:30-4:00pm.
• Thursday - Night Rehearsal 5:00-9:00pm.  Progress Report Cards issued during school.
• Friday - Possible music rehearsal from 2:45-3:45pm.  Prep uniforms for Poway at 4:00pm.
• Saturday - Poway HS Field Tournament.  It's time to start our marching season in competition!  Call time sheets will be available in the Band Room by Wednesday.  Buses depart at 3:15pm, so call time will be at 2:00pm with Equipment, DL, Front Ensemble, and Guard at school by 1:30pm.  

Thank you to all for your support of the Sapphire Sound!  Come support your students on Tuesday at the meeting and again on Saturday at Poway HS for our first competitive performance. 

Rehearsal Today

This is a reminder there is a rehearsal from 3-5pm for Band and Color Guard today.

Rainy Day Rehearsal

It is possible rain will be coming into San Diego on Thursday, but we will still have Night Rehearsal from 5-9pm.  For heavy rain, we will rehearse music indoors.  Any other weather will be the judgment of the staff as to the group going outside.  Either way, please plan on having a poncho for this marching season that can be kept in a backpack or at school.

Homecoming Game Friday

The Homecoming Game Friday starts at 6:30pm.  All Band and Color Guard will meet in the Band Room at 4:30pm and be ready to change into Class A Uniform.  Uniform Crew's call time is 4:00pm. Band needs to wear black t-shirts, athletic shorts, black socks and marching shoes.  Girls need to have their hair done before 4:30pm.  Color Guard wear all black (same as last week).

Come support MMHS and the Sapphire Sound!

Thursday Night Rehearsal this week

For Thursday Night Rehearsal this week, please bring and/or wear your marching shoes.  Times are the same as always...5-9pm.  Thanks! :-)

Uniform Sizing Tuesday

Tuesday after school, all band students will get into Class A uniform to check that all alterations are correct.  Please bring athletic shorts and t-shirts to try-on uniforms.

Football Game Friday

Thanks to all of the families who came to Back-to-School night on Wednesday.  To update you for Friday's Football Game.  The call time for students to be at school is 4:30pm.  All Band members will be in Class B Uniform: Blue Polo Shirts, Black Pants, Black Socks and Marching Shoes.  Color Guard members will wear all black on top and bottom.

The football game begins at 6:30pm and we will perform our Opener during halftime this week.  Come support the Sapphire Sound and the MMHS football team!

Back-to-School Night Tonight & Parent Meeting

The official parent introduction to teachers within your student's schedule is tonight at MMHS starting officially at 4:50pm for all GATE and/or AP classes.  The regular bell schedule will begin with O Period at 5:45pm (with 1st Period at 6:00pm) and then will continue through the student's day.  The final class will conclude at 7:30pm.  Each teacher will have about 10 minutes to speak about their class and then parents/guardians will have 6 minutes to get to the next classroom.  Be sure to ask your son or daughter about their class schedule and classroom numbers.

At the conclusion of 6th Period, please come to the Band Room and attend a brief Parent Meeting.  We are about to enter competition season and I would like the opportunity to explain what events are coming up for the Band and Color Guard.

All students in my classes will receive some extra credit for having a parent at tonight's Open House AND Parent Meeting.  If you are not able to make it tonight, please email me at: jchristensen1@sandi.net and I will pass along as much information as I can.

I hope to see you tonight!

Week of September 17-21

Here's the schedule for this week (September 17-21)

• Monday - Brass Ensemble 4:30-6:00pm

• Tuesday - Minimum Day - Seniors may attend UC prep session at 12:30pm, otherwise there will be full-ensemble rehearsal from 12:30-2:30pm.

• Wednesday - Minimum Day - Front Ensemble/Drumline 2:30-4:30pm

• Thursday - Night Rehearsal 5-9pm

• Friday - "Fun Day" for Band and Color Guard (optional)- movie shown in Room 404 and 405 starting at 3:30pm.  All are welcome who are a part of the Band and Color Guard.  Should end around 6pm.  

Nothing this weekend except homework, practicing independently, and family time.

Thanks for the hard work!

A BIG thank you to the Sapphire Sound Marching Band and Color Guard for a great Rehearse-a-Thon.  The students, staff, and volunteer parents all helped to make these days successful. We had a solid set of hours of rehearsal in the hot weather.  Everyone worked hard and set a stand that will continue.  Congratulations!  Now, let's hope for much cooler weather very soon!

Rehearse-a-Thon...Yes!

The Rehearse-a-Thon tonight from 5-9pm and tomorrow from 4-8pm will still be taking place.  There will be plenty of water, shade, and if need be, classroom time.  Students should still bring water and may want to consider bringing a small snack tonight.  Dinner will be provided tomorrow evening.

Reminders for this week Sept. 4-7

Day one is over and now we are needing to focus on the remainder of the week. Here's the schedule:

Wednesday - Percussion (Battery and Front Ensemble) rehearsal 2:30-4:30pm
Thursday - All Band and Color Guard Night Rehearsal 5:00-9:00pm. (Parents are always welcome to come watch.)
Friday - Home Football Game (7:00pm start)
Band in room at 5:00pm to work on music. Color Guard here at 6:00pm. Band needs to be in Class B uniform (Blue shirts, Black pants, Marching Shoes - new students will receive "loaner" shirts and marching shoes). Guard should be in their M white shirts and jeans.

Football games usually last a couple of hours, so please plan on picking up your student between 9:30-10:00pm.

As always, please email me if you have any questions - jchristensen1@sandi.net

Happy First Day of School!

Happy First Day of School!  Welcome back officially.  Here's to working hard and playing musically with good skill and passion.  I hope everyone has a great 2012-2013 school year!

Rehearsal Thursday, 8/30/12

Reminder to all Band and Color Guard students:  Thursday Night Rehearsal, August 30, 2012 from 5-9pm at school.  Band members please wear Black on top and Guard wear White (all shirts can have print/or design).  Bring water, music, equipment, etc.  See you at 5pm.

Great Week

As we are coming to the end of a great week of music and learning, I'd like to say thank you to all of the parents who have supported the Sapphire Sound.  Without your encouragement, we would not have as many students involved as we do and I look forward to meeting many more families as school begins.

We had a good Parent Meeting last night. Thanks to all who attended! The next meeting will be after Open House on Wednesday, September 26th at 8:00pm in the Band Room.  As always, if you have any questions please feel free to email me at: jchristensen1@sandi.net.

Just a reminder, next week we will have Thursday Night Rehearsal at school from 5-9pm.  All are welcome to attend.  See you then!

Parent Meeting for Band and Color Guard Thursday

This Thursday, August 23 at 7:00pm, we will be having a Parent Meeting in the Band Room (404).  This is the first meeting of the school year.  Please plan on attending as there will be information shared about the upcoming school year.  The meeting will last approximately one hour and hopefully you'll be able to watch a few minutes of the end of rehearsal.  See you Thursday!

Camp Continues through Friday

Fall Camp is underway and we welcome all incoming and current students to Sapphire Sound.  Camp will continue today through this Friday evening.  Times to be at school are from 2pm-9pm with dinner included each night.

Camp August 20-24

Fall Camp is here!  This week, August 20-24, all Marching Band and Color Guard members should be at school each day from 2pm-9pm. We will be working on music, marching fundamental, and this year's field show.  Please bring your instrument/equipment, plenty of water, pencils, music, and wear loose clothing.  (Shorts, t-shirts, and athletic shoes are suggested.)

Uniform sizing will also take place this week by the Band Room from 12pm-2pm.  On the day of sizing, please wear gym shorts/athletic shorts and a t-shirt.  The schedule is below by grade level:

Monday - Seniors and Juniors (12th/11th)
Tuesday - Sophomores (10th)
Wednesday - Freshman (9th)
Thursday - anyone that was missed on their day (9th-12th)

On Thursday, August 23, we will have our first Parent Meeting of the school year at 7pm in the Band Room.  Please come hear about the fall schedule of events and meet other parents who have students in the Band and Color Guard program.

Finally, thanks to everyone who helped over the weekend with the Mattress Fundraiser!  All the participating students and parents did a great job!

Mattress Fundraiser Event Saturday & Sunday

Be sure to spread the word about our Mattress Fundraiser this Saturday and Sunday at school from 10am-5pm each day.  All brands and types of mattresses will be set up for people to try at discounted prices.  Every mattress purchased and delivered to your home is absolutely brand new. This is a great way to kick off our fundraising for the Sapphire Sound! The event will be located off of Mira Mesa Blvd. in the front parking lot, so be sure to stop by and tell your family, neighbors, and friends!

It's time for Music and Fundraising!!!

If you read the last blog about trying to register for the fall show and completed that, then thank you.  If you had any difficulties then don't worry.  We can make sure you are counted for by coming to Music Camp in the Band Room this Wednesday through Friday from 6-9pm.  Just bring your instrument (or come and we will issue you one), a pencil, and a water bottle.  Music Camp is designed to get us all playing together and get us looking at the fall music before next week.

Parents, as you are dropping off your student, please come in the Band Room tomorrow (Wednesday) for a meeting from 6-6:30pm about this weekend's fundraiser.  The fundraiser is a simple one, but we need as many of you to come hear about it Wednesday.

Remember to tell your friends, sons, and daughters that it is indeed time to be at school this week and next!  Bring on the music!

Fall Show Enrollment

Please take a moment and click on the link below to register for our Band's fall enrollment. We need everyone to do so by Monday.

Fall Show Enrollment

Thank you!

Thursday, Aug. 9th Change & Interviews

On Thursday, August 9th, the Band Room will be open from 12:00-2:00pm instead of the usual 4:30-6:30pm.  Many of our students and staff would like to go watch the Drum Corps compete on the screen
at the Edwards Cinema in Mira Mesa in the afternoon and evening.

Early in the day, starting at 10:00am, Mrs. Christensen would like to interview potential leaders for the Clarinet and Trumpet sections. Please email Mrs. C and let her know if you will be able to make the time slot of 10:00am-12:00pm.

The End of July...

I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and as we come to the end of July, it's time to think about the month ahead.  August will be the time we get into the swing of marching season.  Please take a look at the dates coming up for ALL new and returning members of the Sapphire Sound Marching Band and Color Guard:

Aug. 2 and 9 - Band Room open from 4:30-6:30pm.  Come read through music with your section and get to know others within the Sapphire Sound.

Aug. 15, 16, 17 - Music Camp at school from 6:00-9:00pm each night. Bring your instrument, a three-ring binder with protective sheets (if you can), a pencil, and water.

Aug. 20 - 24 - Fall Camp at school from 2:00-9:00pm each day.  This is a very important week, so please plan on attending each of these days. Bring your instrument, a pencil, water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and comfortable clothes with athletic shoes.

If you need a school instrument, please email Mrs. Christensen at: jchristensen1@sandi.net

Band Room Open Today

The Band Room will be open to all Band and Color Guard members who would like to practice or work with other students. The room will be open from 4:30-6:30pm today. If you are needing to check out an instrument for this coming year, this is a great opportunity to come by and meet a few of your fellow band and guard members.

Nice job in the 4th of July Parade!

Congratulations to all the Sapphire Sound Band and Color Guard for their great performance today in the Mira Mesa 4th of July Parade! Relax and enjoy the rest of your day!

See you next Thursday in the Band Room from 4:30-6:30pm.

4th of July Parade Tomorrow

All Band and Color Guard students marching in the 4th of July Parade in Mira Mesa are to meet behind Seafood City market off of Mira Mesa Blvd. no later than 10:30am tomorrow morning.

Band students need to arrive with their instruments (no cases) and be wearing their black pants, black socks, black shoes, and blue shirts. (Shirts will be given out Tuesday at the end of rehearsal.)

Color Guard will meet at the high school by 9:30am in their white t-shirts, black shorts, and white shoes and will walk as a group over to the parade line-up.

Any student needing to transport large marching equipment (Tubas, Drumline, etc.) will need to meet in the Band Room no later than 9:30am to load equipment.

The parade begins at approximately 11:00am and begins on Greenford and Mira Mesa Blvd.  The parade continues west bound on Mira Mesa Blvd, turns right onto Camino Ruiz and will end behind the Mira Mesa library.  Please pre-arrange to meet your student in a designated location.  All students who have large equipment that was pre-loaded before the parade are required to head back to the Band Room after our performance in the parade.  We are 7th out of 65 units in the parade, so we will be through at approximately 12:00-12:30pm.

Hope to see you tomorrow cheering us on!

One more day of Parade Rehearsal

Tuesday, July 3rd is our final practice for the Mira Mesa 4th of July Parade. Rehearsal will be from 4-7pm. Please turn in any forms due and pick up Class B shirts at the end of rehearsal.

July 4th Parade Prep, Parent Meeting, & Summer Schedule

This Saturday, June 30th, all current and incoming Band and Color Guard students will be preparing for the Mira Mesa 4th of July Parade.

Students need to be in the MMHS Band Room (Room 404) by 8:00am. Please wear shorts, comfortable shirts, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bring lots of water. We will end rehearsal at 11:30am and have a BBQ with all parents and families.

Parents, please plan on coming to school towards the end of our rehearsal at 11:30am. We will have an informational meeting from 12:30 to 1:30pm in the Band room after our BBQ.

Below is our Summer Dates and Times to put on your calendars:

Dates	Time	What
June 30	8-11:30am	4th of July Prep & Incoming Parent Meeting BBQ – Just bring your family!
July 2-3	4-7pm	4th July Prep
July 4	10:30am-1:30pm	4th of July Parade!
July 12, 19, 26 Aug 2, 9	4:30-6:30pm	Music Sectionals/Rehearsal (Come to the Band Room at the HS if you are in town during these weeks)
Aug 15-17	6-9pm	Music Camp
Aug 20-24	2-9pm	FALL CAMP
Aug 24	6:30pm	FALL CAMP Bonfire (La Jolla)
Aug 30	5-9pm	1st Night Rehearsal
Sept 4	7:15am	First Day of School
Sept 27	7:00pm	Parent Meeting