School isn’t far off which means the band will soon be performing at football games, competitions, and parades! The band needs chaperones at all events, and signups are now available. You must have clearances on file with the school to be a chaperone. Click here for signups and clearance information.
News From the Uniform Committee
Ironing Bee
On Wednesday, August 8 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm there will be an ironing bee to press all the white pants for picture day. Anyone interested should email Ellen Morgan at uniforms@carlislehighschoolband.org to let her know. You will need to bring your own iron, ironing board, and a hand towel to put between iron and pants.
Dinkles
Fittings for Dinkles (band shoes) will start Tuesday, July 24. Orders must be submitted at the end of the day on Monday, August 6. All new students will automatically get fitted for shoes. If your child is a returning student and needs new dinkles, they must see someone from the uniform committee.
Varsity Jackets
Attention 10th, 11th and 12th graders! The first fitting for varsity jackets will be Tuesday, August 7 at 5:45 pm in the fitting room. Forms and payment are due by Friday, August 10th. No order can be submitted without payment. Parents are welcome to come to the fitting.
Jacket Costs:
- If this is your first year in marching band, the cost is $140.00
- If you have completed one full year in our band, the cost is $105.00.
- If you have completed two full years in our band, the cost is $70.00
- If you have completed three full years in our band, the cost is $35.00
- If you have completed four full years in our band, the cost is FREE.
Any questions regarding the ironing bee, dinkles, or varsity jackets should be sent to Ellen at uniforms@carlislehighschoolband.org.
Truck Nationals
Support Our Band Students!
Truck Nationals is coming up next, running from August 3-5, 2018. There are many open spots, so please consider working a shift or two to support the band. For every shift you work, you earn money into a student’s account. It’s an easy and fun way to support the students and the band program! Click here for signups and more information.
Passes will be available on July 31,2018 before and after band rehearsal. Information about food prep will be posted soon. Contact concessions if you have any questions.
Band Camp Schedule
The 2018 summer band camp schedule is now available! Click here to view the schedule.
If you have any questions about the schedule, contact Mr. Mikesell.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are several opportunities for parents to get involved in the band booster organization. Current open board positions are fundraising chair, band stand chair, and class reps for grades 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. If you are interested in helping on the board, contact the band booster president at president@carlislehighschoolband.org.
For a list of all current and upcoming volunteer opportunities, visit our Help Wanted page.
Kool Pops
This year the band is bringing back the well loved tradition of handing out Kool Pops to students and staff after rehearsals starting on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. We are still collecting Kool Pops; they can be dropped off before or after rehearsal.
We also need volunteers to help hand out the Kool Pops after rehearsals. If you would like to help, click here to sign up.
Meet outside by the band room doors at the high school to hand out Kool Pops and bring a plastic garbage bag and scissors. If you have any questions contact Maria at koolpops@carlislehighschoolband.org.
Chrysler Nationals
Chrysler Nationals is this weekend and lots of help is still needed. Come out, have fun, and support our band students!
Visit the Car Show Concession page for signups and more information.
In Memoriam – Mr. Greg Swartzlander
Mr. Greg Swartzlander, former CHS marching band staff member, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 5 at age 49. Greg was part of the marching band’s visual design team from 1991 – 1997 and in 2008 – 2011. He was a great supporter of the CHS Marching Band and his contributions to the marching program were greatly appreciated. Greg will be missed by many in the band and drum corps world.
Band Booster Meeting
The next band booster meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 6 pm in the Spanish room. This meeting is open to everyone; hope to see you there!
Car Show Food Prepping and Deep Fryer Cleaning
Help is needed on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 8 am to prep food for the next car show. We will also be cleaning out the deep fryer. If you haven’t been out to the concession stand yet, this is a great opportunity to learn your way around! Contact Hope at concessions@carlislehighschoolband.org with any questions.
Car show passes will be available at the start and end of practice on Tuesday, July 10. If anyone is not working this car show please return your passes to Hope.
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