THE LOS OSOS BAND & COLOR GUARD “WEEKLY” For January 19 - 25, 2015 “Success is the peace of mind that is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming” – Coach John Wooden General Announcements:  INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS – We cannot possibly overstate the value of a band student taking private lessons on his/her instrument. Aside from daily individual practice, obviously, there really is no other single way for a musician to improve their skills than to take individual lessons with a professional. These can be a simple half-hour a week, or an hour twice a month or (ideally) an hour a week. The band experience is a full group experience and does not contribute to individual growth of each player nearly as fast as private lessons can. Our master classes are like a group lesson, but individuals gain more from one-on-one attention. “Do you take private lessons on your instrument?” is one of the very first questions we ask students in any of our auditions; followed by, “How often?” and “With whom?” The following is a list of program-approved lessons teachers. Certainly there are other teachers in our area and many are fine people and well-qualified. THESE folks however have our highest endorsement. We will continue to add to and amend this list as best we can. GO FOR IT! DOUBLE REEDS FLUTE CLARINET SAXOPHONE TRUMPET FRENCH HORN Philip Nash Karmen Gould Paul Kane Troy Rausch David Evans Maureen McGuire Kerrie Pitts TROMBONE Eric Evans BARITONE/EUPH. Scott Sutherland TUBA Scott Sutherland Beth Mitchell philipluthernash@gmail.com karmensuter@gmail.com paulkane88@gmail.com justpickupyourhornandblow@gmail.com dbetrpt@hotmail.com maureenmcguire@charter.net kerrie_pitts@redlands.edu eevans@alsd.k12.ca.us tubaguy68@hotmail.com tubaguy68@hotmail.com tombethm@gmail.com PERCUSSION PIANO  Solomon Encina Dave Natal Pete Sapadin Robin Capalbo sencina4526@hotmail.com davidenatal@yahoo.com petesapadin@gmail.com rcmusicstudio25@yahoo.com “ALUMNI LEGACY CLUB” FOR 2014 – These gracious donors are helping to move our program forward! Samantha Applebaum (Trombone, Class of 2013) Julia Caiola & Family (Color Guard, Class of 2014) Sara Carls (Clarinet, Class of 2008) Ryan Chase (Trumpet, Class of 2010) The Childers Family (Ivy – Class of 2016, Jessie – Class of 2014 – Color Guard) Casie Combs (Flute, Class of 2014) Jack Cuellar (Grandfather of Jennifer Cuellar, Color Guard – Class of 2009) Alex Daniels & Michael Daniels (Alex, Trombone – Class of 2008, Michael, Trumpet – Class of 2010) Angelo DiMario (Tenor Sax/Tuba, Class of 2012) Brock Embleton (Trumpet, Class of 2010) Paige Embleton (Color Guard, Class of 2010) Sean Hill & Family (Trumpet/Mellophone, Class of 2013) Braden Jensen (Trombone, Class of 2013) N’Zinga King (Bass Clarinet, Class of 2014) The Lewis Family – Steve, Pam, Andrew & Megan (Megan – Class of 2008, Andrew – Class of 2006) Ross McCabe (Tuba, Class of 2013) Justin “Dos” Marquez (Percussion, Class of 2014) Kat Natividad (Clarinet, Class of 2014) The Ordona Family (Jenna Ordona, Clarinet, Class of 2014) Rebecca Rivas (Color Guard, Class of 2009) Victoria Rivas (Drum Major/Flute, Class of 2011) Kiana Rodgers (Clarinet, Class of 2013) Paul Salazar (Drum Major/Trumpet/F Horn, Class of 2014) Sara Sanderson (Flute, Class of 2013) The Stapler Family (Tyler – Class of 2012, Nicholas – Class of 2014, Christopher – Class of 2014) Cheyenne & Corey Tamondong (Cheyenne- Class of 2012, Corey- Class of 2011) Anissa Vasquez (Color Guard, Class of 2010) Zachary Yasuda (Trumpet, Class of 2011)  NEW TENOR SAXOPHONE DONATIONS – Now in its 13th year, our program has some aging instruments. Like last year’s bass clarinet fundraising drive (and the Sousaphone one the year prior THANKS for making these become a reality!) we are kicking off a drive to purchase two new tenor saxophones, at a cost of $800.00 each. Donors of $50.00 or more will have their names printed on next year’s Regiment t-shirt! We extend a HUGE thank you to the following donors thus far! Please help us make this a reality! Samantha Applebaum (Trombone) – Class of 2013 Ivy Childers (Color Guard) – Class of 2016 Nicole Choy (Clarinet) – Class of 2017 Daniel Cobo (Tenor Sax) – Class of 2017 Erica Crawford (Color Guard) – Class of 2017 Anneleise Goetz (Clarinet) – Class of 2016 Emma Ochoa (Clarinet) – Class of 2018 Andrea Robles (Color Guard) – Class of 2018 Brenda Robles (Percussion) – Class of 2018 Cameron Tinker (Bassoon/Tenor Sax) – Class of 2016  CHANGE of DATE – The Jazz Band performance at the 8th Grade Parent Night that was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 2 nd has now been changed to Tuesday, April 7th. Jazz Band students, please make a note of the change.  TIPS TO BE STRESS FREE – Rehearsal schedules, performances and other commitments can make for an exceptionally stressful time of year, especially as the weather is cold and immune systems tend to be weaker. 1) Start the day right. Try to find a routine – get up a little earlier than you typically do. Eat something before you start your day. It’s important to set the tone for the rest of your day. 2) Relax. Find moments of calm in our ever-busy lives and schedules is important when it comes to maintaining a balanced lifestyle. These moments can be anything that you find relaxing, such as running, listening to music, reading a book, playing your instruments for pure enjoyment, or just sitting and breathing – we often forget to truly let our bodies and minds relax. 3) Detox from digital devices. Managing stress has become more difficult as fear of missing out has become more and more a part of our digital lives. Digital detoxing has become increasingly important as far as stress management is concerned – try turning your phone off for one day a week or a month. You might be surprised at how liberating it feels. As we continue to be more invested and deeply concerned with the online versions of our lives we bring on more stress and a more confused identity. Making time to see friends and family in person has been linked to people reporting feeling more fulfilled and happy. 4. Get some sleep. Getting plenty of rest is also a key part of stress reduction. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, try some of these tips and tricks. Keep a pad of paper and a pen next to your bed to jot down any lingering thoughts that are keeping you awake. Also, eliminate digital light in the wee hours of the night and reserve your bed for only sleep. All in all, incorporating even just a few of these suggestions into your new health routine will have you feeling a little more at ease and stress-free. When in doubt, just take a few moments for yourself and/or a few deep calming breaths. It’s truly amazing what a few breaths with intention can do. (by Haley Greenwald-Gonella as published in the January/February 2014 edition of Halftime Magazine)  AS A REMINDER – 1) Success doesn’t come easily. 2) People work hard to earn success; it’s a part of life. 3) If you want something, you need to work to earn it. 4) You are not entitled to things you haven’t earned. 5) Practice compassion for others: think about third world problems, then put perspective on your first world ones. 6) Responsibility for actions: there are consequences and rewards for our behavior and choices.  2015 REGIMENT CAMP DATES – Are now posted in the “Schedule of Events” area below. Please take note of these important dates as you begin to plan summer vacations. Only students who are able to commit to attending our camp in its entirety will be permitted at be a part of the 2015 Regiment.  HONOR BAND OPPORTUNITIES – Participation in an honor band provides a challenging, musically-rewarding opportunity for students and helps them to advance their musical knowledge and understanding beyond simply playing in their own high school groups. Honor group participation also looks great on college and university applications. Honor groups are “extra,” meaning that they are in addition to your first commitment, which is to your own program here at Los Osos. Dr. Andress does grant some schedule exceptions to honor band students when overlaps occur, but as always it is the student’s responsibility to work this out in advance. We encourage all of our band students to seek out an honor band experience this school year. The following opportunities are currently available: (Additional honor group opportunities will be posted here soon!)  COLLEGE BAND AUDITIONS & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – We encourage all of our Los Osos musicans to consider playing in college band, whether or not they plan to be music majors. College bands provide an excellent opportunity to meet other students from across the campus and from different majors. Different colleges offer different scholarship opportunities for incoming students, both music majors and non-majors. We encourage our seniors to research the music opportunities at the colleges of their choice and to continue furthering their musical experience! While our program does not endorse one college music program over another, we occasionally receive college band audition materials in the mail and offer this information to our students. The following college programs have sent us this information: Cal State Los Angeles Audition date: 3/7/15 www.calstatela.edu/mtd Pacific Lutheran University www.plu.edu/music Audition dates: 2/20/15, 2/21/15, 2/22/15 San Jose State University www.sjsu.edu/musicanddance Audition dates: 2/14/15, 2/28/15, 3/7/15 Sonoma State University www.sonoma.edu/music Audition dates: 11/8/14, 1/17/15, 3/28/15 Texas Christian University www.music.tcu.edu Audition dates: 1/31/15, 2/21/15, 2/28/15 The University of LaVerne www.laverne.edu/performance The University of Redlands www.redlands.edu/music Audition dates: 1/17/15, 2/7/15, 3/7/15 University of the Pacific www.go.pacific.edu/audition Audition dates: 1/24/15, 2/7/15, 2/14/15  N.H.S. TUTORING – The Los Osos Chapter of the National Honor Society is offering free tutoring in all core subjects in the LOHS Library every day during both lunches and after school on MondayThursday. Band & Color Guard students are encouraged to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity.  FAIR SHARE FUNDRAISING – For those that would like to raise money toward their fair share, please contact Kim Kawasawa for information via email at kimkawasawa@earthlink.net  PAYPAL IS UP AND RUNNING – We are happy to announce we now have a PAYPAL account set up to make donations to our amazing band and color guard program easier than ever. Simply copy/paste the following link to your web browser: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UWGGV59GPCDHA The first screen is the donation and credit card information. The second screen allows you to confirm and to enter special instructions to the seller. This is where we need the student name and what the donation is for. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kim Kawasawa at kimkawasawa@earthlink.net As always, donations can still be sent into the Band Hall and placed in the Band Box. Thank you for all your support!  DONATIONS NEEDED – The band and color guard program is in immediate need of donations of the following items. The school budget does not provide for these items. If each student could commit to bring even one item throughout the semester, it would be greatly appreciated, and will help preserve our precious budget money for more urgent issues like instrument repair. Thanks so much to those who have already donated! 1) White photocopy paper. 2) AAA & 9 volt (square) batteries for our instrument tuners and metronomes. MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015  No classes or rehearsals today per the MLK holiday. Enjoy the day, and remember the contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (for all students) – Attend the Chaffey/Ontario Community Showband concert tonight at 7:30pm in the Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium on the campus of Chaffey High School (1245 North Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762) and submit a conductor-autographed concert program (also bearing your printed name) to the Band Box tomorrow to earn ten (10) extra credit points for this current spring semester. If you go, please dress appropriately and serve as an exemplary audience member (no cell phones, no talking, etc.). Tonight’s concert is FREE! TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015  Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym.  ASSIGNMENT (for all brass and woodwinds in all band classes) – Reed/slide check today for 25 points. Woodwinds will have five (5) good-quality reeds on their stand for inspection. These reeds need to be out of the wrappers and should be rotated each day so that each woodwind student has a minimum of five (5) working reeds at any good time. Brass players will be expected to completely disassemble and reassemble their horns (all slides and valves out and back in) in a reasonable timeframe.      This demonstrates that all slides and valves are in good working order and can be manipulated for proper intonation. The music theory worksheet that is distributed today in periods 3 & 4 is due to the Band Box tomorrow at the beginning of those classes. Please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your first/last name is on both sides of the paper. Study Hall today from 3:15-4:30pm inside the Band Hall. This time is designed for those students who are staying on campus between the end of school and the start of the evening rehearsals. Tables and chairs are set-up in the Band Hall for students to do their homework and the room is kept quiet during that time. The evening rehearsal schedule for tonight is as follows: Concert Band = 6:00-8:00pm @ LOHS Band Hall (Percussion Section #2 & 3) Wind Ensemble = 6:00-8:00pm @ LOHS Band Hall (Percussion Section #1) J.V. Winter Guard = 4:00-7:00pm @ Vineyard Junior High School Gym Varsity Guard = 5:00-9:00pm @ Vineyard Junior High School Gym Just as Tuesday evening rehearsals were “open” rehearsals for the Regiment, Tuesday evening Winter Guard, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals are “open” rehearsals for parent/guardians, provided that they respect the work environment and are not disruptive to the rehearsal process. Please grab a chair in the back of the room if you wish. Come join us and watch us learn! We want to extend a HUGE thanks to Eric Evans and Vineyard Junior High School for making the arrangements for our winter guards to use the Vineyard Gym for our Tuesday evening rehearsals this semester. Because LOHS has three levels of boys and girls basketball and volleyball all competing for practice time in one gymnasium on our campus it has become impossible for our winter guards to get any gym time in the evening. This puts us at a disadvantage when we go to perform at WGASC events. Many other winter guards rehearse exclusively in gyms and much of our time is spent practicing outdoors where we are at the mercy of the elements and an unrealistic performance environment. Again, we want to extend our thanks to Mr. Evans and Vineyard Junior High School. Thanks for your support! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015  No zero period rehearsals this morning. This is an excellent time for our students to schedule beforeschool make-up tests or tutoring sessions with their teachers. As a reminder, missing one class to make up work for another class is against school policy. Please schedule make-ups and tutoring so that they do not interfere with our zero period rehearsals. Thank you!  LOHS Food Fair today during both lunches!  The music theory worksheet that was distributed yesterday in periods 3 & 4 is due to the Band Box today at the beginning of those classes. Please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your first/last name is on both sides of the paper.  Master Classes today from 3:15-4:15pm for ALL students in the program. Reminder that our Master Classes are a graded, mandatory requirement for participation in our program. Athletes are required to attend and may return to their athletic practices after our master class is over at 4:15pm. If there is a game conflict, athletes need to speak with Dr. A about this well in advance of the conflict. Consistent absences from Master Class may result in a student being dropped from the program. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015  Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym.  Booster Club General Membership Meeting (for all band & color guard parent/guardians) – In the Band Hall this evening from 7:00-8:00pm. We ask that each family in our program is represented at tonight’s meeting. Students with a parent/guardian present (students themselves don’t count) will earn extra credit. In addition to the booster club reports and announcements, we will have apparel items for sale and fundraising materials available for those who wish to have them. Parent/guardians please join us for this important one-hour meeting! FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015  Zero period (6:45am) Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym.  ASSIGNMENT (for all students) – All instruments, music, and equipment will go home for the weekend. Also, the Band Hall is now a “Dinkle-free zone” meaning that both black and white marching band shoes need to go home and are no longer to be kept in our lockers. Missing locks shall constitute a failed locker check. This assignment is worth 25 points. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015  SAT test day! SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2014  EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY (for all students) – Attend the SCSBOA All-Southern High School Honor Groups concert tonight at 5:00pm at Kennedy High School (8281 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623) and submit a Dr. Andress-autographed concert program (also bearing your printed name) to the Band Box tomorrow to earn ten (10) extra credit points for this current spring semester. If you go, please dress appropriately and serve as an exemplary audience member (no cell phones, no talking, etc.). Tonight’s concert is FREE! Upcoming Schedule of Events:  UPDATES are listed in bold type!  Please do not prioritize this list! All events listed here carry equal weight and importance in our minds and for our program. A parade performance is as important as a football game, as a booster club meeting, as a concert festival, as a jazz band event at the junior high school, as field show championships. If it’s on this list, it’s required, and it’s important. Please know this!  In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsals and the events listed below, Regiment (band and guard) students also participate in weekly marching band rehearsal every Tuesday evening from 5:008:30pm in the football stadium, beginning on the first week of school through until winter break.  In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsal and the events listed below, all band and color guard students also participate in a weekly master class rehearsal every Wednesday afternoon from 3:154:15pm at the band hall and quad area, beginning the first week of school through until the last week of school.  In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsals and the events listed below, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Winter Guard students also participate in weekly rehearsals every Tuesday evening, beginning in January and extending through until the last week of school.  “Call Time Sheets” which give specific details (when and where to arrive, what to wear, what to bring with you, etc.) will be posted on this “Weekly” page approximately ONE week prior to the scheduled event. Date: Who: 1/19 1/22 1/23 1/24 1/24 What: Where: When: 1/25 1/30 1/31 1/31 All Students No School Today Per the MLK Holiday Parent/Guardians Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall Select Students SCSBOA All-Southern Honor Groups Disneyland Hotel Select Students SCSBOA All-Southern Honor Groups Disneyland Hotel TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY TO TAKE THE SAT TEST (Unless you’re in the SCSBOA All-Southern Honor Groups) Select Students SCSBOA All-Southern Honor Groups Kennedy HS Select Students San Berdu. Co. Honor Band Rehearsal TBA Select Students San Berdu. Co. Honor Band Reh. & Concert @ Univ. of Redlands Varsity Winter Guard WGASC “Debut Show” Rancho Cuc. HS 2/5 2/6 2/7 2/7 2/9 2/16 2/18 2/19 2/27 2/28 Booster Club Officers Executive Board Meeting Band Hall 7pm Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. Los Osos Festival of Bands LO Theatre 5pm TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR (NON-GUARD) STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT TEST J.V. Winter Guard WGASC “Classification Show” TBA TBA-All Day All Students No School Today Per the Lincoln’s Day Holiday All Students No School Today Per the Presidents’ Day Holiday Jazz Band Lunchtime Performance Vineyard JH TBA-Lunch Parent/Guardians Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall 7pm Jazz Band Western States Jazz Festival Upland HS TBA-Evening J.V. & Varsity Winter Guards WGASC Performance Arcadia HS TBA-All Day 7pm TBA-Evening TBA-All Day TBA-All Day TBA-All Day TBA-All Day TBA-All Day 3/3 Wind Ensemble Festival Performance Riverside City College TBA-Evening 3/5 Booster Club Officers Executive Board Meeting Band Hall 7pm 3/7 Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. I.E. Band & Orchestra Festival LO Theatre TBA-All Day 3/14 Jazz Band South Hills Jazz Festival South Hills HS TBA-All Day 3/14 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR (NON-JAZZ) STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST 3/18 Jazz Band Lunchtime Performance Day Creek Inter. TBA-Lunch 3/19 Parent/Guardians Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall 7pm 3/21 All Students Work Concessions Stand & Doors @ WGASC Guard Show LOHS Gym TBA-All Day 3/23 – 3/27 SPRING BREAK! 4/2 4/4 4/4 4/7 Booster Club Officers Executive Board Meeting J.V. & Varsity Winter Guards WGASC Performance All Students Car Wash Fundraiser! Jazz Band Performance @ 8th Grade Parent Night Band Hall 7pm South El Monte HS TBA-All Day Chick-Fil-A TBA-One Shift LO Theatre TBA-Evening 4/8 Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. Dress Reh. With LOHS Choirs LO Theatre 4/9 Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. 2nd Period Assembly & Eve. Concert with Choirs 4/10 J.V. & Varsity Winter Guards WGASC Performance MLK HS (Riverside) 4/13 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ EIS Band Concert LO Theatre 4/14 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ VJH Band/Choir Concert LO Theatre 4/15 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ DCI Band Concert LO Theatre 4/16 Parent/Guardians Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall 4/17 – 4/19 Con. Band & Wind Ensemble Overnight Concert Tour – Location TBA 3:15pm 7pm TBA-All Day TBA-Evening TBA-Evening TBA-Evening 7pm 4/18 4/21 4/22 4/24 4/25 4/25 4/26 4/28 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR (NON-ZERO PERIOD BAND) STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT TEST 8th Graders Jumpstart Marching Session LOHS Quad Area 6:30-8pm All Band Students Master Class (Informal) Recital LOHS Cafeteria 3:15pm Wind Ensemble TBA Performance at UCR Concert Band Festival UC Riverside TBA-Evening JV & Varsity Winter Guards WGASC Championships Performance TBA TBA-All Day LOHS Prom (We will work out the Winter Guard conflict!) Varsity Winter Guard WGASC Championships (Finals) Performance TBA TBA-All Day th 8 Graders Jumpstart Marching Session LOHS Quad Area 6:30-8pm 5/1 All Students LOHS Jazz Night LOHS Cafeteria 5/2 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST 5/5 Student Staff Stage Crew Duty @ ALSD Elementary Band Concert LO Theatre 5/7 Booster Club Officers Executive Board Meeting Band Hall 5/8 All Students Spring Concert & Program Awards Night LO Theatre 5/9 Jazz Band Riverside City College Jazz Festival RCC 5/11 – 5/15 2015-2016 Regiment Auditions 5/18 2015-2016 Jazz Band Auditions 5/19 2015-2016 Student Staff Interviews 5/21 Seniors Senior Breakfast Band Hall 5/21 All (Non-Senior) Band Students Perf. @ LOHS Grad. Ceremony Grizzly Field 5/22 Regiment Marching Band Camp & Registration Day LOHS Campus 5/25 Memorial Day Holiday 5/26 LOHS Summer School Starts 6/6 6/9 6/11 6/13 6/16 6/18 6/23 6/25 6/26 6/28 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT TEST RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall RC Community Band Rehearsal Band Hall LOHS Summer School Ends Today RC Community Band Performance Victoria Gardens TBA-Evening 7pm 7pm TBA-All Day 6:30am TBA-Evening 10am-10pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 6pm 7/22 Student Staff 7/23 Rookies & Student Staff 7/24 Rookies & Student Staff 7/27 – 7/31 Regiment 7/31 Regiment Leadership Training Session Rookie Band Camp Rookie Band Camp Full Band Camp! Preview Performance 8/3 8/5 8/15 Back To School Performance for Teachers Chaffey HS TBA-Morning 1st Day of 2015-2016 School Year (LOHS Year #14!) Car Wash Fundraiser! Chick-Fil-A TBA-One Shift Regiment Drumline All Students All Students Band Hall LOHS Campus LOHS Campus LOHS Campus Grizzly Field TBA-Evening TBA-All Day 5-8pm 5-8pm 10am-8:30pm TBA-Evening FALL SEMESTER 2015 DATES WILL BE POSTED HERE IN LATE MAY – STAY TUNED! * Please make note of these important dates as you plan your schedules – students who are absent from the activities listed above may be dropped from the program. Please do not prioritize this list! All events listed here carry equal weight and importance in our minds and for our program. A parade performance is as important as a football game, as a booster club meeting, as a concert festival, as a jazz band event at the junior high school, as field show championships. If it’s on this list, it’s required, and it’s important. Please know this! Advanced-planning and accountability are very crucial to the success of our program! GO OSOS!