Director's Comments
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
Special note about rehearsals: For the remainder of marching season, we MAY shorten Tuesday rehearsals and cancel Thursday rehearsals if the level of performance continues to improve.
We will leave the official times and dates unchanged in the event that we need the rehearsal time.
Tuesday, October 14th Rehearsal @ UHS 5:30-8:00pm. BAND BOOSTERS MEETING 6:30 PM IN THE BAND ROOM
Thursday, October 16th Rehearsal @ UHS 5:30-8:00pm.
Friday, October 17th Away Football Game vs. John Marshall. We will depart UHS by bus @ 4:00pm.
John Marshall Away Game Itinerary:
Students should bring uniforms to school the day of the game and bring money for dinner and snacks during the third quarter break.
4:00pm Board Buses and depart UHS
5:00pm Stop @ Washington Mall Food Court for dinner
5:45pm Depart Washington Mall
~6:30pm Arrive @ John Marshall High School Change into uniforms.
7:30pm Kickoff We WILL NOT perform pre-game. We perform first at halftime, and WILL NOT play the ballad.
~9:45-10:00pm Depart JMHS
~11:15-11:45pm Arrive @ UHS
-MSP 10/11/08 1:20 pm
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Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Raffle Tickets were distributed August 29th.
The tickets cost $5.00 each and the prize is a West Virginia lifetime hunting and fishing license (or its cash equivalent of $760). The drawing will be held at halftime of the UHS-Preston football game October 24th. Tickets (sold or unsold) are due back by Thursday, October 16th. Please place them in the drop box.
-MSP 9/10/08 7:10 am
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UHS Band students who wish to attend the WVU Marching Band Keynotes Concert (held Monday, December 1st at 7:30 pm at the CAC) need to pay $1 for their ticket by Friday, October 17th. Students should see Mr. Palmer to pay for the tickets, which will be distributed the night of the concert
-MSP 10/10/08 2:20 pm
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Congratulations to the marching band for another outstanding performance at the Ritchie County High School USSBA Competition. The band won best percussion, best colorguard, best music, best visual performance, best overall effect, and overall GRAND CHAMPION. Great job!
-MSP 9/28/08 12:00 pm
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Dr. Mel Wright has posted another collection of UHS Band photos on his Photobucket page. In addition to several 2007-2008 collections, the most recent photos are from the Preston Competition and band camp. To view the photos, click HERE, enter the password buddyrich, look for the UHS Marching Band Photo Album on the left side of the page, then simply click and browse.
These pictures are free for students and parents to download and print.
Thanks to Dr. Wright for his willingness to take and share these photos.
-MSP 10/3/08 11:20 pm
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Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Raffle Tickets were distributed August 29th. (There are still a few Marching Band OT class members who need to pick tickets up.)
The tickets cost $5.00 each and the prize is a West Virginia lifetime hunting and fishing license or its cash equivalent ($760). The drawing will be held at halftime of the UHS-Preston football game October 24th. Tickets (sold or unsold) are due back by Thursday, October 16th. Please place them in the drop box.
-MSP 9/10/08 7:10 am
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Please read "Clarification About Rehearsal Times" and "Reminder About Attendance" above.
-MSP 8/27/08 6:30 am
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CLICK HERE FOR NEW BAND ROOM, AUDITORIUM, AND STADIUM PHOTOS.
-MSP 8/6/08 2:05 pm
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The next regular band boosters meeting will take place Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 pm in the band room (during band rehearsal).
-MSP 9/10/08 7:10 am
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See previous director's comments by clicking here.
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