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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

Spring Concert - May 18

The Spring Concert is now set for Monday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Robinson High School auditorium, 6311 S. Lois Ave. (south of Gandy)

Students should be at the auditorium, dressed and ready to play, by 6:15 p.m.

Uniform---------------
7th and 8th graders - Concert uniform: black pants, black socks, black shoes, white long-sleeve dress shirt, cummerbund, bow tie

6th graders - Coleman Band shirt, jeans, sneakers

Instruments: Students are responsible for bringing their own instruments to and from the Robinson auditorium. Percussion, tubas and baritones are the only instruments that will be transported to the concert.

Chaperone list for Universal trip

From Mr. Dunn:

The following is the list of Chaperones for the Universal trip. We had over 40 parents ask to chaperone and Universal is giving us only 18 tickets. We changed bus companies and saved some money, so the band is buying an additional 10 tickets due to the parent support to bring us to 28 spots.

I drew the names of the parents randomly from a bowl to make it fair. There is also a list of alternates that was also drawn in case any parents cannot make it. Thanks for your support
Thanks,
Chris

Chaperones List

Elizabeth Blaschka
Pam Ashe-Oldaker
Keith Elkington
Julie Jenkins
Kathy Hansen
Debbie Brooks
Grace Daguier
Rebecca McKenzie
Karen Fate
Jeanne Seaberg
Anne Knapp
Monica Marselli
Andy Hafer
Suzanne Keys
Elaine Lee
Kathy Quirke
Colin Roberts
Jacqueline Hiatt
Tammy Zinkosky
Lynne Webster
Kimberlee Vickers
Ken Mersereau
Wanda West
Vincent Ramos
Cathy Harris
Mr. Glenn
James Cloonan
Susan Spoor

Alternate List

James Nenno
Beth Mann
Karen Siebert
Kathy McElwan

Congrats to Coleman bands: Superior ratings at MPA

Below is a note from Mr. Dunn concerning the Coleman Band's great performances at the Florida Bandmaster Association MPA - Music Performance Assessments -- at Leto High School. Each group performed three prepared pieces and did sight-reading of two pieces.

From Mr. Dunn:

"This past week was an historic week for the Coleman band. 2nd and 3rd period band both received a superior rating, which is the highest rating you can receive!!!!! We were also the only band on this side of the county where both bands received a superior.

Your students have worked really hard and I am very proud to be apart of their band. It is amazing to see the growth in maturity and musicianship from your students over the past year. They were one of the best behaved and focused bands at the event.

Thank you to all of the parents for supporting them in their music. Your students really appreciate it!!!!

Remember students your teacher and permission slips for the Universal trip are due Monday, April 13.

Have a happy and safe spring break!!!!

Thanks,
Chris Dunn

Band updates: Fundraiser, Universal Trip, Concert MPA

Updates from Mr. Dunn:

1. The "Enjoy the City" coupon book fundraiser has been extended to Monday, March 23. Students who have already finished selling their coupon books can turn in the funds any time.

2. Permission forms and $65 fee for the Universal Studios trip (Thursday, April 16) are due Monday, March 23.

3. This year's Concert MPA for the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) will take place Wednesday, April 1 at Leto High School.
2nd period and 3rd period students will participate in this event.
Bands will perform three pieces each and read sight-read music for judges.

Schedule:
12:30 p.m. -- 3rd period band
3:00 p.m. -- 2nd period band
Admission to the concerts is free and open to the public.

Spring Fundraiser Now in Full Swing: Fight the Recession with Valuable Coupon Book

The spring fundraiser, designed to help get instruments into the hands of all band students, kicked off on Monday. It continues through Monday, March 16.

Coleman Band students this week brought home "Enjoy the City" coupon books, priced at $20 each. The goal: Each student should sell at least five books. If all of our more than 240 students meet that goal, the results will be record-breaking!

What to know about the fundraiser:

* "Enjoy the City" coupon books can be a tool to fight the recession. Pay a little, and save a lot.

* The book offers 64 pages of coupons for savings at restaurants and businesses in Hillsborough County, and throughout the Tampa Bay area -- pizza restaurants, ice cream places, and donut and sandwich shops.

* Also included are coupons for entertainment/recreation providers like the Florida Aquarium, the Florida Orchestra, Grand Prix Tampa, USF Performing Arts, and various carpet golf places.

* The book pays for itself with the grocery store coupons alone. And the Albertson's coupons -- six coupons offering $5 discounts -- can also be redeemed at Publix stores.

* The band receives more than 50% of profits from sales.

------------PRIZES------------

* Get a free coupon book and entry to the pizza party. How? Sell five books.

* Get $10 cash for every 10 books sold.

------------LIST OF MERCHANTS------------
The coupon book offers coupons for the following:

Restaurants
Acropolis Greek Taverns, All Star Celebrity Cafe, Arby's, Athen's, Atlanta Bread Co., Baskin Robbins, Beef O' Brady's, Bennigans, Burger King, Caramba's, Carvel, Checkers, Cherry's, Church's, Cinema Cafe, Clubhouse, Coconuts, Consciousness-Blossoms, Dairy Queen, Domino's Dunkin Donuts, East Coast Pizza, Fuego, Gengiz Khan, Hershey's Ice Cream, Ho Ho, Jake's, Jalapeno, JJ Conch's, Ledo's Pizza, Marco's Pizza, Mr. Empanada, Nicola's Donuts, O'Brien's, Papa John's, Pita Pit, Pita Republic, Popeyes, Royal Pizza, Shish, Smokey Bones, Sonic, Sophia's, Steak Escape, Subway, Tampa Pitcher Show, TCBY, Thai Laguna Cuisine, Tia's Tex Mex

Entertainment/Recreation
688 Skatepark, Ace Golf, All About the Game, Bloomingdale Golf, Captain Bligh's Landing, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Coconuts, Dunedin Blue Jays, Florida Aquarium, Florida Orchestra, Forest Hills Golf, Fort Desoto Park, Gator's Parasail, Grand Prix Tampa, Great Explorations, Johns Pass Watersports, Pebble Creek Golf, Planet Jump!, Rocky Point Golf, Rogers Park Golf, Silverado Golf, Summerfield Crossings Golf, USF Performing Arts, Walden Lake Golf

Retail/Services
Alamo, Albertsons, Dick's, Doctor on Call, Enterprise, ETC Vacations Direct, Firestone, House of Quality Cedar Cleaners, It's Bucs & Bulls Heaven, Kidz IDZ, National, Payment Alliance, Quality Plus Cleaners, Time Magazine, USA Grocers & Gourmet Deli

Solo and Ensemble Evaluations

About 40 Coleman band students participated in Solo and Ensemble contest, Feb. 20-21 at Alonso High School.

They did a great job representing the band, and the school: Judges offered positive -- and valuable -- feedback following performances.

And many students received superior (I) and excellent (II) ratings.

More details on the results are TBA.

Solo & Ensemble Contest - Complete Info

Here are the final details, courtesy of Mr. Dunn:

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Solo and Ensemble will begin next week, on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21. Solo and Ensemble is an event that allows students to be judged on their instruments on an individual basis. I think solo and ensemble is an important event because it makes your student a better musician and also helps them develop an important life skill, interviewing. Listed below is all the information you need concerning this event:

Where: Alonso High School-8302 Montague St Tampa, FL 33635


When: February 20-21- See schedule for your students time.

Please arrive at least one hour before your performance time

Uniform: Students should wear dress clothes. You should dress like you are attending a nice restaurant or important event.

(No jeans, sneakers, or skimpy clothing)

Accompanist: Some solos require a piano player to perform with the student. The cost of the piano player is $20. The band boosters will cover the rest of the cost. Students using an accompanist will need to stay after school one day next week to practice with their piano player. Piano practice times will be coming soon. Your student will get a note this week.

Process: 1. Students will arrive at Alonso and go to the warm-up room.

2. Students then should find their judges room

3. Students should return to the warm-up room to warm-up.

4. If your student is using a piano player, they wait for their accompanist in the warm-up room.

5. Students then go to their judge’s room and wait quietly outside.

6. Students will then perform the piece for the judge.

7. After they perform, Students can go put their instruments away and can wait for their results or are free to leave. Mr. Dunn can call with the results if the student has another event after the performance.

I have had the chance to listen to most of the students and they are doing a great job. Over the next two weeks students need to take their instruments home and spend some serious time working on their piece. I will be available before and after school for any help that they need for their piece. Please e-mail me with any questions and good luck.

Start address: 1724 S Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33629

End address: Alonso High School 8302 Montague St Tampa, FL 33635

Start at: 1724 S Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33629

There is a toll at the Waters exit

1. Head south on S Manhattan Ave toward W Melrose Ave - 13 ft

2. Turn right at W Melrose Ave - 0.4 mi

3. Turn right at S W Shore Blvd - 1.2 mi

4. Turn left at W Kennedy Blvd/SR-60 Continue to follow SR-60 - 2.0 mi

5. Continue on SR-589 N Toll road - 4.0 mi

6. Take exit 6A for Waters Ave toward Co Hwy 584 Toll road - 0.3 mi

7. Slight left at W Waters Ave - 3.3 mi

8. Turn left at Montaque St - 49 ft

9. Continue on Montague St Destination will be on the right - 0.2 mi

Arrive at: Alonso High School 8302 Montague St Tampa, FL 33635

Universal Studios trip - April 16

Here's the info on the Universal Studios trip, from Mr. Dunn:

The Coleman Cobra band will be performing at Universal Studios on Thursday, April 16. We will be marching through the park starting at 10 a.m.. After performing, students will get to experience the park for the rest of the day.

The trip will cost $65, which includes the cost of park admission and bus transportation. We will leave Coleman at 7:30 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. This is not a required trip for any students. More information concerning this trip will be posted at a later date.

Solo and Ensemble Schedule - Feb. 20-21, Alonso High School

Here's the detailed schedule for Solo and Ensemble contest. The below note is from Mr. Dunn:

Solo and Ensemble Schedule

All Students who are participating in Solo and Ensemble must be at Alonso High School at least one hour before they perform.

Judges rooms and a school map will be posted in the next few days

Students are free to leave after they are done performing their piece for the judge. Results are posted at least ten to fifteen minutes after they perform but you do not have to stay for the results.

Thanks,

Chris Dunn


Friday, Feb. 20

2/20/09 6:20 pm White, Alana French Horn Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 7:10 pm Waite, Gavin Trombone Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 7:20 pm Alexander, Amelia French Horn Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 7:30 pm Haughey, McLean Trumpet Solo

Judge: Rosene, Paul Accompanist a, solo


2/20/09 9:20 pm Longacre, Evan Trumpet Solo

Judge: Henry, Travis ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


Saturday, Feb. 21

2/21/09 8:00 am Bockman, Andrew Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 8:10 am Alfonso, Jon Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 9:30 am Greene, John Clarinet Duet

Judge: Sego, Rabecca Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 9:40 am Tyler, Livi Clarinet Duet

Judge: Sego, Rabecca Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 9:50 am Matuszewski, Riley Flute Duet

Judge: Sego, Rabecca Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 9:50 am Spilman, Jackson Baritone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:00 am Larese, Samantha Clarinet Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:10 am Taylor, Hanna Oboe Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:20 am Vorce, Jeremiah Alto Saxophone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:30 am Keehan, Andrew Tenor Saxophone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:40 am Thompson, Zach Clarinet Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 10:50 am Lowey, Jordan Clarinet Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 11:00 am Sosa, Gabreielle Flute Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 11:10 am Vickers, Savannah Alto Saxophone Solo

Judge: Williams, Kenneth Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 1:20 pm Cloonan, Molly Flute Duet

Judge: Lawson, Willie Accompanist


2/21/09 1:50 pm Booth, Chase Multi-Percussion Quartet

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 2:40 pm Fleming, Blake Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 2:50 pm Johnson, Daniel Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:00 pm Kleiner, Joseph Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:10 pm Larese, Austin Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist b, solo


2/21/09 3:20 pm Elkington, Chris Trumpet Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:30 pm Peric, Alex Trombone Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 3:40 pm Lavielle, Barrett French Horn Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist s, solo


2/21/09 3:50 pm Tringali, Samuel Trumpet Solo

Judge: Jennings, Franklin ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:10 pm Martin, Emily Mallet Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:10 pm Hafer, Thomas Trumpet Trio

Judge: Diaz, Frank ~ crt Accompanist c, solo


2/21/09 4:20 pm Martin, Emily Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:30 pm Bockman, Andrew Mallet Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist b, solo


2/21/09 4:40 pm Pennington, George Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist a, solo


2/21/09 4:50 pm Bockman, Andrew Snare Drum Solo

Judge: Lambert, Robert ~ crt Accompanist c, solo