Welcome to Summer 2008 Band Camp (required for all band students; no additional cost):
The band camp dates have changed slightly to be ready for the state fair and a performance on 8/9 at Utah Park's re-opening festivities. Please put these dates in your calendars:

• Tuesday, August 5, 5pm-8pm FRESHMAN, NEW STUDENTS, and SECTION LEADERS ONLY
• Wednesday - Friday, August 6-8, 5pm-8pm music rehearsal for ALL
• Saturday, August 9 - play for Utah Park grand re-opening (report time 8:30am at OHS; should be done before noon)
• Monday - Wednesday, August 11-13, 5pm-8pm music rehearsal
• Thursday - Friday, August 14-15 9am-3pm marching for all
• Saturday, August 16 - canvass the neighborhood fundraiser
• Monday - Friday, August 18-22 9am-3pm marching for all (rehearsal generally ends around noon on Friday, 8/22, followed by a potluck picnic)
• State Fair in Pueblo is Saturday AUGUST 23!
• (Uniform fittings are 1 hour before the evening camp rehearsals, 4-5pm, and for 1 hour after the daytime rehearsals, 3-4pm. ALL students, new and returning, must be fitted for kilt and field show uniforms.)

It is going to be a great season!

Band t-shirts are in, designed by the student band board. Please bring your $11 as soon as possible. All students are required to purchase a band tshirt.

Complete listing of possible Fall 2008 Field Show Competitions and football games for OHS band.

August

23 State Fair Parade Competition – Pueblo

29 Game

September
6 Scottish/Irish Festival - Estes Park, CO

20 University of Colorado Band Day (Prelims only) Boulder

20 Arapahoe Marching Invitational (Prelims and Finals) Littleton Stadium, Littleton High School

26 Game - Homecoming

27 Colorado State University Marching Showcase (Prelims only) Fort Collins

October
2 Game

4 Douglas County Marching Invitational (Prelims and Finals) Castle Rock

4 Friendship Cup Marching Invitational (Prelims and Finals) Northglenn 5 Star Stadium. For this contest the classifications are based on band size.

13 CBA Denver Metro 2A-3A-4A-5A Qualifying Regional, Littleton High
School, hosted by the Arapahoe High School Band

16 CBA Denver Metro 5A Qualifying Regional, Littleton Stadium, hosted by Littleton High School and Heritage High School

18 Pomona Marching Invitational, (Prelims and Finals) Hosted by Pomona High School Band

24 Colorado Bandmasters Association 4A-5A Marching Championships
Quarterfinals. Douglas County High School Stadium, Castle Rock.

24 Game

25 Colorado Bandmasters Association 4A-5A Marching Championships
Semifinals. The 4A and 5A semifinals will be held simultaneously at two different high school stadiums from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The 5A semifinals will be at 5 Star Stadium in Northglenn hosted by the Legacy High School Band.

25 Colorado Bandmasters Association 4A-5A State Marching Championships Finals. INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

December
5 and 6 Denver Parade of Lights

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 Monica Argotsinger asap so these band programs can continue. Applications for scholarship money based partially on volunteer support are available to help with fees.

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.

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. Reply to this e-mail if you would like to purchase. We need volunteers to sell these at the home football games also – (students can also do this during third quarter).

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.