Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Concert Update From Mr. Dunn

7th and 8th grade need to arrive dressed in their concert uniform by 6:15pm
6th grade band (band shirt, jeans and sneakers), jazz and rock band need to arrive dressed by 6:00pm

Students need to leave their instrument cases in their cars and just bring their instruments and music to the performance.
The students have been working really hard and are going to be great!

Monday, May 17, 2010

Spring Band Concert - This Thursday!

UPDATE!!!

Concert is at 6:30. Students need to be there by 6 p.m.
Also, we need more help, chaperoning the concert, from parents of 6th and 8th graders.

The Coleman Middle School Band's big spring concert is slated for this Thursday, May 20 at the Plant High School auditorium.

Concert time: 6:30 p.m.

Students should arrive by 6 p.m., in concert dress.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Spirit Night! Thursday, May 13 at Eats American Grill on Dale Mabry


Come to Eats American Grill on Thursday, May 13 for the last Spirit Night of the school year.

A portion of every dollar spent at Eats that night, from 5 p.m. to 8:3o p.m., will go to the Coleman Band.

This is a great quick-and-easy fundraiser for the band, so please come out.

Eats is located at 4205 S. Dale Mabry, just south of the new Five Guys. Phone: (813) 835-3287.

Friday, April 30, 2010

MONDAY, May 10 Last Band Boosters Meeting of the School Year:

Band Parents: Please join the Coleman Band Boosters for our last meeting of the year.

We will be discussing several important issues and events, including our big end-of-the-year picnic, and we'll be electing officers.

As always, your support is greatly appreciated.

Event: Final Band Boosters Meeting of the School Year
Date: Monday, May 10
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Coleman Band Room

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Plant High School Band Mini-Camp in June

Plant High School Band
Mini Camp
June 2 & 3
5-8pm

Details TBA.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Band Bake Sale at Family Dinner Night: Volunteers Needed

The Coleman Band again is raising funds through our bake sale at the Coleman Family Dinner Night, on Thursday, April 22 (the same day as the band trip to Orlando).

We need a chairperson to coordinate that fund-raising event, as well as several addition volunteers to bake goodies -- cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc.

Contact Debbie Brooks at worldad@msn.com (as soon as possible) for more information.

Band Fundraising Dinner @ Five Guys - April 1

Another great fund-raising opportunity for the Coleman Band:

Eat at Five Guys Burgers and Fries on South Dale Mabry on Thursday, April 1 anytime between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., and a portion of every dollar you spend goes to the Coleman Band.

The band will earn proceeds from EVERYTHING spent, by ANYONE, at the restaurant during that time period.

The fundraiser is at the Five Guys at 4304 S. Dale Mabry, in the Sunshine Plaza, adjacent to the Sunshine Thrift Store. The restaurant's number is (813) 374-0197

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

8th Grade (2nd Period) MPA - Wednesday, March 31

(from Mr. Dunn):

8th Grade
MPA Reminder


Dear Parents and Guardians,

The 2nd period band will be performing at Concert MPA at Jefferson High school on Wednesday, March 31. MPA stands for Music Performance Assessment. The students will perform for four judges and be rated on their performance. This is a great musical experience for your students and they have been working very hard to prepare for this event. Please read the following information below concerning MPA:

What: Concert MPA

Where: Jefferson High School

When: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
We will leave school at 3:30pm
We will perform at 5:05pm
We will return to school by 6:00pm

Uniform:
Black dress pants, Black socks, Black shoes, White dress shirt, Cummerbund and Bowtie. Students may bring a change of clothes for after the performance.


Transportation and Chaperones:We still need parents to help us shuttle students to Jefferson High. There are no school buses available and a charter bus would cost 550 dollars to go one mile down the road. We will also need a couple of trucks or SUV’s to carry some of our big instruments. If you want to drive, Please fill out the bottom of this sheet and return it back to Mr. Dunn by March 19.


Thanks,
Christopher Dunn
Coleman Middle School
________________________________________________________________________


Name________________________________ Students Name______________________

_____ Yes, I would like to shuttle the Concert MPA trip

_____ I have a truck or SUV and I am willing to drive.

7th Grade (1st period) MPA - Tuesday, March 30

(from Mr. Dunn):

7th Grade
MPA Reminders

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The 1st period band will be performing in Concert MPA at Jefferson High School on Tuesday, March 30. MPA stands for Music Performance Assessment. The students will perform for four judges and be rated on their performance. This is a great musical experience for your students and they have been working very hard to prepare for this event. Please read the following information below concerning MPA:

What: Concert MPA
Where: Jefferson High School
When: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
We will leave school at 11:30am
We will perform at 4:20pm
We will return to school by 5:30pm

Uniform: Students need to come to school dressed in their concert uniform.
Black dress pants, Black socks, Black shoes, White dress shirt, Cummerbund and Bowtie. Students may bring a change of clothes for after the performance.
Lunch: We will be eating lunch at Jefferson High School. Students need to bring their lunch or can buy a lunch from Jefferson. More information to come!

Chaperones: We will need 6 Chaperones for this trip. We will need 3 to ride the bus and 3 to drive. We will need a truck or SUV to carry some of our big instruments. If you want to chaperone, Please fill out the bottom of this sheet and return it back to Mr. Dunn by March 19.


Thanks,
Christopher Dunn
Coleman Middle School
________________________________________________________________________


Name________________________________ Students Name______________________

_____ Yes, I would like to chaperone the Concert MPA trip

_____ I have a truck or SUV and I am willing to drive.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Fundraiser Continues Through March 5!

Don't forget!

The Coleman Band fundraiser kicked off Monday and continues until the March 5 ticket drawing.

Fundraiser tickets are available for $8 each or 3 for $20. Five major prizes will be given away:

1) A round-trip ticket to fly anywhere in the continental US on Air Tran Airways

2) A 3-day, 2-night spa getaway weekend at the Tahitian Inn Spa

3) Dinner for a year, with gift certificates to 12 great area
restaurants

4) $100 in cash

5) $50 in cash.

To get your fundraiser tickets, see any band student, or Mr. Dunn.