VHS+Bands+Newsletter

=__** August 5th, 2013 **__=

Greetings from the VHS Band Room!

I am sending out a brief email to bring all of the students and parents of the VHS Band up to date for the start of the 2013-2014 school year. I hope this email finds you healthy and happy.

The VHS Band has a busy fall with several parades and half-time shows. The complete schedule is available on the Band’s website (viroquabands.wikispaces.com) and this is also the site to find the most current information for events and activities. We will also use our Facebook page again this year to provide parents and students with the most current information throughout the year (facebook.com/ViroquaBands).

Before the start of the school year, the VHS Band will have 2 rehearsal in late August. These rehearsals are primarily for learning the music for our fall performances, however, we will spend several hours on the 28th working on street marching. We have a parade in Cashton on the first Sunday after school begin (September 8th), just 4 days after we begin the school year!

The Summer Band Camp dates are Wednesday, August 21st from 6 to 9 pm and Wednesday, August 28th from 6 to 9 pm. It is very important that all students attend as these are the only 2 days we will have prior to school beginning. We need to learn our music and get everyone fitted with a uniform prior to the start of school. I appreciate your cooperation and attendance!

__Term 1 Schedule of Events__

August 21st VHS Marching Band Camp – 6 to 9 pm August 28th VHS Marching Band Camp – 6 to 9 pm August 30th VHS “Band in the Stands”&“Alumni Night” - FB Game - 6:30 pm September 8th Cashton Fall Festival Parade – 12:30 pm September 20th Marching Band at FB vs West Salem – 6:30 pm September 21st Viola Horse & Colt Parade – 1:00 pm *September 29th CranFest Parade in Warrens WI – Noon - Tenative* October 4th Marching Band at FB vs BRiver Falls – 6:30 pm (Homecoming) October 18th Marching Band at FB vs Westby – 6:30 pm

Enjoy these last days of summer, and I look forward to seeing the band again on the 21st!

Brad Thew VAS Bands 637.1632 bthew@viroqua.k12.wi.us