Don't forget - The end-of-the-year picnic for the Coleman Band is today.
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Picnic Island Park-Pavilion #613
Please bring grill food (hot dogs or hamburgers) and buns, and:
- 6th-graders - side dishes (chips, pasta salad, mac and cheese, salad)
- 7th-graders - drinks, plates and napkins
- 8th-graders - dessert and eating utensils
Any help with set-up and clean-up for today's picnic is greatly appreciated.
THANKS for supporting the Coleman Middle School Band!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Spring Picnic - Saturday, May 30
The spring band picnic is set for Saturday, May 30.
Time:5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Picnic Island Park-Pavilion #613
From Mr. Dunn: "This is a time for us to relax, have some fun and send our eighth-grade band members off in style. We will be playing games, giving awards and most importantly eating some great food."
FOOD:
If you are attending the picnic, please select one of the following food items:
Meat and Buns (hot dogs or hamburgers)
6th-grade items - side dishes (chips, pasta salad, mac and cheese, salad)
7th-grade items - drinks, plates and napkins
8th-grade items - dessert and eating utensils
Please print out the below form and return to Mr. Dunn as soon as possible
------------------------
Parent name:
Phone number:
Check all items below that apply
____6th-grade: side dish
____7th-grade: drinks, utensils, cups
____8th-grade: desserts
____Meat for the grills
____Would like to help cooks
____Would like to help set up or clean
QUESTIONS?
Email Mr. Dunn at chris.dunn@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Time:5 to 7 p.m.
Place: Picnic Island Park-Pavilion #613
From Mr. Dunn: "This is a time for us to relax, have some fun and send our eighth-grade band members off in style. We will be playing games, giving awards and most importantly eating some great food."
FOOD:
If you are attending the picnic, please select one of the following food items:
Meat and Buns (hot dogs or hamburgers)
6th-grade items - side dishes (chips, pasta salad, mac and cheese, salad)
7th-grade items - drinks, plates and napkins
8th-grade items - dessert and eating utensils
Please print out the below form and return to Mr. Dunn as soon as possible
------------------------
Parent name:
Phone number:
Check all items below that apply
____6th-grade: side dish
____7th-grade: drinks, utensils, cups
____8th-grade: desserts
____Meat for the grills
____Would like to help cooks
____Would like to help set up or clean
QUESTIONS?
Email Mr. Dunn at chris.dunn@sdhc.k12.fl.us
New Board Members
New Board Members for the Coleman Middle School Band, as elected on Thursday night:
Debbie Brooks - President
Kathy McElwaney - VP
David Longacre - Treasurer
Janine Dorsey - Secretary
Additional non-voting members:
Volunteer Coordinators - Melissa DeBrine & Cathy Harris
Members at Large - Rebecca Sosa & Anne Knapp
Communications - Philip Booth
Debbie Brooks - President
Kathy McElwaney - VP
David Longacre - Treasurer
Janine Dorsey - Secretary
Additional non-voting members:
Volunteer Coordinators - Melissa DeBrine & Cathy Harris
Members at Large - Rebecca Sosa & Anne Knapp
Communications - Philip Booth
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Coleman Band Booster Meeting - Notes
Mr. Dunn and the Coleman Band Boosters board reviewed the past year's activities and looked ahead to next school year, at Thursday night's meeting.
The news:
End-of-year picnic: Please note the new time - 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at Picnic Island.
New Board: Band Booster board members were nominated and voted into office for a term covering the 09-10 and 10-11 school years. The new slate includes president Debbie Brooks. More details to come.
Spring band concert: About 750-800 attended, including 230 students.
Florida Bandmaster Association MPA (Music Performance Assessment): Coleman took two bands, and both received superior ratings (the highest possible).
Solo and ensemble contest: 45 students participated this year; 31 received superior ratings (the highest possible). Last year, 3 students participated.
The expanding band: Mr. Dunn expects that as many as 300 students will be enrolled in band for the 09-10 school year.
Assistance for Mr. Dunn: More students means more work to run the band - Any parents willing to devote one or more hours per week to helping out, please contact Anne Knapp - anneknapp@gmail.com
The bandroom: Thanks to Troop 53 (Michael Shuey's project for Eagle) for painting; and new carpeting is on the way this summer.
Funding: This school year, the Coleman Band raised about $9,000 through our fundraisers, and spent about $4,000 on equipment and music. Over the last two years, the band has received $8,000 from the Coleman PTSA. This year, the band received $8,000 from the School Board. (figures are approximate)
Coleman Band is on YouTube: A chaperone shot video of the Coleman marching band during their recent trip to Universal. Link to the video from the below post.
Need for used instruments: The Coleman Band continues to need additional instruments for students. Please donate your unused instruments -- marching band instruments as well as those used in the jazz and rock bands -- to Coleman. Spread the word.
The news:
End-of-year picnic: Please note the new time - 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at Picnic Island.
New Board: Band Booster board members were nominated and voted into office for a term covering the 09-10 and 10-11 school years. The new slate includes president Debbie Brooks. More details to come.
Spring band concert: About 750-800 attended, including 230 students.
Florida Bandmaster Association MPA (Music Performance Assessment): Coleman took two bands, and both received superior ratings (the highest possible).
Solo and ensemble contest: 45 students participated this year; 31 received superior ratings (the highest possible). Last year, 3 students participated.
The expanding band: Mr. Dunn expects that as many as 300 students will be enrolled in band for the 09-10 school year.
Assistance for Mr. Dunn: More students means more work to run the band - Any parents willing to devote one or more hours per week to helping out, please contact Anne Knapp - anneknapp@gmail.com
The bandroom: Thanks to Troop 53 (Michael Shuey's project for Eagle) for painting; and new carpeting is on the way this summer.
Funding: This school year, the Coleman Band raised about $9,000 through our fundraisers, and spent about $4,000 on equipment and music. Over the last two years, the band has received $8,000 from the Coleman PTSA. This year, the band received $8,000 from the School Board. (figures are approximate)
Coleman Band is on YouTube: A chaperone shot video of the Coleman marching band during their recent trip to Universal. Link to the video from the below post.
Need for used instruments: The Coleman Band continues to need additional instruments for students. Please donate your unused instruments -- marching band instruments as well as those used in the jazz and rock bands -- to Coleman. Spread the word.
Coleman Band Booster Meeting, Tonight! (Thursday, May 21)
Tonight's meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the bandroom. We'll talk about some of the band's accomplishments during the 08-09 school year, and vote on board members for 09-10.
See you there!
and don't forget about the End of Year Picnic
Picnic Island - Saturday, May 30th UPDATED TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.
Below is the official agenda:
Coleman Band Booster General Meeting Agenda
May 21, 2009
Sign in
Introduction of Board Members
Kathy, David, Drew, Angela, Andrea
Finances:
Finances
Fundraisers
Dues
Old Business:
Past events - Solo Ensemble, FBA Concert, Spring Concert
Banner
Upcoming Events:
Spring Picnic
Expenditures:
Where to start?
Call for Nominations for Board 2009-2010
Nominations
Vote
Next General Meeting – Fall 2009
See you there!
and don't forget about the End of Year Picnic
Picnic Island - Saturday, May 30th UPDATED TIME: 5 to 7 p.m.
Below is the official agenda:
Coleman Band Booster General Meeting Agenda
May 21, 2009
Sign in
Introduction of Board Members
Kathy, David, Drew, Angela, Andrea
Finances:
Finances
Fundraisers
Dues
Old Business:
Past events - Solo Ensemble, FBA Concert, Spring Concert
Banner
Upcoming Events:
Spring Picnic
Expenditures:
Where to start?
Call for Nominations for Board 2009-2010
Nominations
Vote
Next General Meeting – Fall 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Spring Band Concert - This Monday, May 18!
The Coleman Band spring concert is THIS MONDAY, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Robinson High School Auditorium.
Parents, family and friends -- Please come and support your band students.
Robinson is at 6311 S. Lois Ave., south of Gandy.
Students: Please be at the auditorium, dressed and ready to play, by 6:15 p.m.
See you there!
Parents, family and friends -- Please come and support your band students.
Robinson is at 6311 S. Lois Ave., south of Gandy.
Students: Please be at the auditorium, dressed and ready to play, by 6:15 p.m.
See you there!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Band Booster Meeting!
Just in:
Coleman Band Booster Meeting - May 21, 2009 @ 6:30pm - in the Band Room
News from Mr. Dunn:
"We will be having our last band booster meeting of the year on Thursday, May 21. We will be discussing the picnic, budget for instruments, and voting on booster officers.
If you are interested in becoming an officer, please mark any of the offices you are interested in and return it to Mr. Dunn by May 20. We will vote on the nominees at the meeting.
Thanks,
Chris Dunn, David & Kathy Longacre , Co-President’s"
Nomination form (you can print and return)
Name_______________________________________________
Student Name________________________________________
Phone#_____________________________________________
E-Mail_____________________________________________
Please circle all of the offices in which you want to be nominated:
President Vice President Secretary
Treasurer Volunteer Coordinator
Coleman Band Booster Meeting - May 21, 2009 @ 6:30pm - in the Band Room
News from Mr. Dunn:
"We will be having our last band booster meeting of the year on Thursday, May 21. We will be discussing the picnic, budget for instruments, and voting on booster officers.
If you are interested in becoming an officer, please mark any of the offices you are interested in and return it to Mr. Dunn by May 20. We will vote on the nominees at the meeting.
Thanks,
Chris Dunn, David & Kathy Longacre , Co-President’s"
Nomination form (you can print and return)
Name_______________________________________________
Student Name________________________________________
Phone#_____________________________________________
E-Mail_____________________________________________
Please circle all of the offices in which you want to be nominated:
President Vice President Secretary
Treasurer Volunteer Coordinator
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