Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year!

Please note: Following is a list of all fall marching events, in which Overland is eligible to participate. Overland will not attend all events. There will be rehearsals on Saturdays without performances/competitions. Note the band camp dates and Tuesday/Thursday evening rehearsals through the fall season. It's going to be a great year!

August
Band Camp 2009
10-14 9am-3pm
17-20 5pm-8pm
21 (8am-12pm school freshman orientation) 1pm-3pm end of band camp BBQ
24 School starts – rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-7pm
29 State Fair Parade*, Pueblo

September
12 Scottish/Irish Festival*, Estes Park
18 Football game* Stutler Bowl vs. Arapahoe HS
25 Homecoming parade and Football game* Stutler Bowl vs Cherry Creek HS
26 CU Band Day* Boulder (prelims only)
26 Friendship Cup** (school size) 5 star stadium prelims and finals

October
3 Pomona Marching Invitational** NAAC stadium prelims and finals
10 Arapahoe Marching Invitational** Littleton stadium prelims and finals
10 Armed Forces Marching Invitational** FFHS stadium prelims and finals
12 Regional Qualifying week – Monday, Metro 5A Littleton stadium*
16 Football game* vs. Cherokee Trail
17 Douglas County Marching Invitational** DCHS stadium prelims and finals
17 Friendship Cup** (band size) – Longmont HS prelims and finals
23 Football game* vs. Smoky Hill HS
23 4A-5A State Marching Championships Quarterfinals – 8am-4:30pm
24 4A-5A State Marching Championships Semifinals 8am-4:30pm
24 4A-5A State Marching Championships Finals 5:45pm-10pm

*indicates definite participation
**indicates possibility

The Band will perform at all home games listed

Stadium blankets with OHS logo are being sold for only $20! These are great to keep in the car, with a water-repellent side and a fleece side, contact Karen Gauen.

Band and orchestra students: males must get their own black tux (black cummerbund, black bow tie, black shoes, white shirt - look for used tux sales or basic packages offered through major retailers) before the first band concert 12/11; females must purchase the concert dress (2-piece, black short sleeve top with palazzo pants) for $60 (good for all high school years). Please put in labeled envelope in band office mailbox. Checks payable to OHS Band.

New pictures are on yorkphoto.com. If you didn't receive an e-mail link, please send your email to klgau@netzero.net and identify your student/relationship to the band.

Volunteer opportunities Contact Karen G. for food/uniforms, Lee W. or Susan B. for bingo):

• BINGO, BINGO, BINGO!!! (If you are not on a bingo team, you are needed right away! Contact Lee W. or Susan B.)
• Wash uniforms (kilt jackets)

Bingo volunteers needed: Bingo is the main fundraiser to pay for our band programs. The bingo program needs adult and student help to continue; otherwise, this fundraising program will end. Please visit the bingo page, check the bingo schedule, and contact Lee W. or Susan B. asap so these band programs can continue.

Pictures are now available online at www.yorkphoto.com. To receive an e-mail with access to the pictures, please e-mail Karen with your name and relationship to the band.

Overlandhighschoolband is on myspace.com - request it as a friend to see pictures and bulletins.

Expectations for band students: All band students are expected to

• Purchase the music book Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-ups and Technique for Band (publisher: Neil A. Kjos Music Company) for your instrument
• Purchase the concert uniform for the performances:
  • males: black tuxedo, black cummerbund, black bow tie, black shoes, white shirt (look for used tux sales at any store);
  • females: designated concert dress to be ordered through the school in the fall
  • (financial issues will not keep a student from being a band member)
• Attend band camp during the summer
• Participate in pep band (play in stands at OHS varsity home football games) and parades (2-3) - see Calendar
• Participate in bingo or other volunteer support - transportation, props, food (students and/or parents)

Send your e-mail and student name to Karen G. if you would like to be added to the e-mail list for reminders and updates, or to volunteer for help with food, uniforms, props, miscellaneous.