Announcements

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May 19, 2008

To the Zachary High School Band Parents:

I would like to welcome you to the world of High School Band and to the organization known as the Bronco Band Boosters. We are very proud of the band and flags, and we are dedicated to helping each of these groups to become successful in their endeavors. Next marching season is approaching fast and I would like to make you aware of upcoming events.

The first meeting of the Band Boosters will be on August 12, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the band room at the high school. All parents of band and flag members are invited to attend. Please make every effort to attend this and future parent meetings that occur on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 P.M. in the band room.

Please see this link for the ZHS Band Calendar or click the "Calendar" link to the left of this page.

After School Practice Schedule:
MONDAY through WEDNESDAY 2:45-4:15 P.M.

THURSDAY 3 Run-throughs (estimated at 45 minutes)

THERE ARE NO FULL BAND REHEARSALS ON FRIDAYS. WE CANNOT PREPARE FOR A PERFORMANCE IF WE DO NOT HAVE THE FULL TEAM IN PRACTICE. THIS NEW SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ADOPTED IN ORDER TO GIVE PEOPLE TIME TO GO TO TUTORING AND MAKE UP TESTS AFTER OUR 3 RUN-THROUGHS ON THURSDAYS. IF YOU CAN PLEASE HELP ME OUT BY SCHEDULING DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS (CHECK-UPS) ON FRIDAY AFTERNOONS, AND HAIR APPOINTMENTS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOONS OR SATURDAYS. IT WILL GO A LONG WAY TOWARDS HELPING US PREPARE FOR OUR HALFTIME SHOW.

If students miss one (1) entire rehearsal, they will not be allowed to march halftime the next Friday Night. Students may not miss Thursday rehearsals because they are treated as dress rehearsals. Any student missing the dress rehearsal will not perform halftime the next Friday night.

BAND FEE:

The band fee is a source of revenue that allows us to pay for many things during the year. $150.00 is the fee, but there are a few items that are optional if you already have them. Also, the fee is $150.00 per family regardless of the number of children in band. Here is a breakdown of the fees:

     $60.00        Uniform Cleaning (12 cleanings annually at $5.00 per cleaning per uniform - required)
     $3.00          Gloves (required)
     $6.00          Band T-Shirt (If you already own one that is in good shape, you don't need to purchase another one)
     $20.00        Shoes (If you already own a pair, then you don't need to re-purchase)
     $9.00          Band Bag (If you already have one, do not re-purchase)
     $10.00        Festival Entry Fees during the year (required)
     $42.00        Cost of equipment, supplies, music, etc. (required)

The items that are optional can be subtracted, but the required items are not. The minimum band fee is $115.00. If you have a son that plays football and in the band, please speak to me personally about the band fee because it is different for those students.

We will start a Coke Sale on the the first day of band camp to help offset the cost of the band fee. Parents can also choose to make monthly payments if it is too expensive to pay the band fee at one time. More information on this will be given at the band fair. You will also receive permission slips at the band fair that have to be filled out in order for your son/daughter to travel with us.

If you need to contact me, you can reach me at the following phone numbers:
Band Office                   654-2949
Front (School) Office     654-2776

Band Director                         Jason Venable
Associate Band Director         Donny Alexander
Drumline Instructor                 TBA
Marching Tech                       TBA
Flag Choreographer               Christine Granier
Flag Sponsor                          Jason Venable
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Below is a portion of an article which appeared in 2theadvocate.com on August 15th, 2008.

The board also voted to take bids for six 71-passenger buses and one 48-passenger bus for student activities, as well as for new high school band uniforms.

Band Director Jason Venable estimated 165 new uniforms would cost between $70,000 and $95,000.

See the whole article here

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"ZHS Twirler Wins 2008 Miss Majorette"

Congratuations to Julie Ann Roberts for all of your accomplishments this summer. Click www.zacharypost.com , August 21st edition, then select page 7 to see the article.

THURSDAY 3 Run-throughs (estimated at 45 minutes)

Below is a portion of an article which appeared in 2theadvocate.com on August 15th, 2008.

The board also voted to take bids for six 71-passenger buses and one 48-passenger bus for student activities, as well as for new high school band uniforms.

Band Director Jason Venable estimated 165 new uniforms would cost between $70,000 and $95,000.