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A Year of Band Memories!
Hello Band Families, I hope this email finds you all safe at home with your loved ones. Although so much in our lives has been disrupted, we also find ourselves living at a much slower pace. There's more time for family and home projects and for missing our dear friends at school and band! What was your favorite memory from band? Was it band camp or home games? Something from Winter Guard or Winter Percussion? Or performing at the holiday concert? Hope it makes you smile too thinking of all the fun and friends from our year of band! We have been collecting memories such as these in our SmugMug gallery - with photos and videos throughout the year. Be sure to visit our 2019-2020 gallery here: If you like a photo, you can download it - free - as many as you like! Which is a great idea - because the Band Yearbook is soon going to print. You are getting this email to remind you it's time to order the Band Yearbook - don't miss out getting your copy of a year's worth of band memories! Visit our Band Book page to click the link to order:
And finally, if you find that you have some free time - I could use your help finalizing our book. Many band parents have helped organize a page or two. I still need your help - we have so many great pictures and pages! So this is a shout-out to our seniors as well as our band parents, can you help put the finishing touches on this exceptional year? Please email me at bandbook@athensdriveband.com and let me know! We will see each other again soon!! Susan Uy Band Book |
Red Hat Amphitheater Training
Band Families interested in working at Red Hat Amphitheater this spring, Thanks and be well, |
PNC Workers Needed in March
For the remainder of March, we need 8 workers - preferably adults to work at PNC events. The pay is $40 per shift and we have openings for 5 Hurricanes games, and other events like Winter Jam on 3/21 and the Worldest Toughest Rodeo on 3/29. If you can help us, please sign up using the direct link https://signup.com/go/tewHqro , (or go to the big orange VOLUNTEER button on the band's website, scroll to the PNC and signup!) Thanks, Brenda Gerken ADHS PNC Committee Chair pnc@athensdriveband.com |
Booster Meeting Cancelled - 10/3
This month’s booster meeting (tomorrow) 3/10 is cancelled. Doc has the opportunity to reach out in the community and there is no new pressing news. The Washington DC trip is going ahead as planned and if an update should arise we will notify you by email. If you were holding the date, you are welcome to come out and help to get the band book ready to go to the publisher. Just notify Susan Uy - bandbook@athensdriveband.com if you are able to help. Thank you for all the support you provide the band. Suella and Michelle president@athensdriveband.com |
PARCC - Red Hat Amphitheater Training
I’m forwarding a message from Centerplate concessions regarding training for the Red Hat Amphitheater season which is quickly approaching. The training is mandatory if you wish to work at Red Hat and the opportunities to take the training are limited. We are currently in negotiations to have a stand of our own this season, providing we can commit 3 or 4 parents or family members (aged 21 and up) to each show. If you’d like to take the training, please email me directly at parcc@athensdriveband.com . Please DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL as I will not receive it as quickly and as I mentioned, the dates are limited and the training has begun. If we can commit enough people to take the training, having a stand in Red Hat Amphitheater could be VERY good for marching band this summer! Looking forward to hearing from you, Elizabeth Strohm ADHS Marching Band PARCC Coordinator -------------------------------------------------------- The 2020 Amphitheater season is quickly approaching with our opening day set for 4/29/20 and it's that time of year to begin going over our training procedures. This year, we will be switching up how we administer training; however, most of the the material will be the same as years passed. It is a requirement that everyone completes training, and you will not be allowed to work at the amphitheater if this training is not completed. You will be allowed to do a portion of the training at home. The other portion must be completed at the Raleigh Convention Center, instructed by a supervisor. The following (attached) modules are allowed to be done at home:
All quizzes, and certificates, must be filled out and signed in all slots. Please bring these completed modules with you to the mandatory training sessions at the convention center and be sure to sign in for the on-site training. The modules that we require you to be present for are:
The Responsible Alcohol Service (RAS) module is going to cover all of Centerplate's and North Carolina's policies regarding the service and management of alcohol. We will also utilize everyone coming in to go over overall operations such as where to sign in, parking, uniforms, etc. We estimate that this will take up to 1.5 hours to cover. After this module has concluded, those with TIPS certifications that are not expired will be allowed to leave. Those in need of their TIPS certifications/needing to renew their certification must stick around for an additional 1 - 1.5 hours to go through the course and take the test. I have attached a list of people who, on our records, have expired for each group. Feel to wear casual attire and parking is at the Marriott Underground Deck and we will reimburse with chaser tickets. Here are the dates/times/locations we will be holding these training sessions: 2/23 2:30pm – Meeting Room 206 3/2 6:00pm – Meeting Room 304 3/8 2:30pm – Meeting Room 304 3/15 2:30pm – Meeting Room 203 3/22 2:30pm – Meeting Room 303 3/25 6:00pm – Meeting Room 303 3/29 2:30pm – Meeting Room 307 Please send myself and Jordan (jordan.finn@centerplate.com) all requests for slots. We will be inputting all requests onto this sheet for referencing: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19AZCQe_YVsuVm2curp3Jnaj4tWkLAi4cU0pdPO7WD4A/edit?usp=sharing We will also be announcing dates for Stand Manager Training. This training will go over proper inventory, cash handling, and best practices to successfully manage a concession stand and meet all of our corporate standards. All are welcome to attend and we will send the dates of these classes next week. The concert schedule is coming together and can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EU7GA6Hz6ak2TCCiDFpX_ayu48iaQXQpstsMY22SE9s/edit?usp=sharing Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions/comments/concerns. I greatly appreciate all of your hard work in advance and look forward to another successful season. More information will be coming soon. Thanks!! Jared Weaver Operations Manager Centerplate Raleigh Convention Center/Red Hat Amphitheater |
Box Truck Driver Needed
Parents, As you’ve probably heard, The Wind Ensemble is taking the show on the road on Wednesday 3/18 around 10:30AM for a state competition and are in need of a driver for the box truck. If anyone’s schedule is flexible and are willing to help for this significant event, please reach out to me or Mark Michaud. Regards, Rich Swirski Pit Crew |
ADHS Band March Video Notes
Hi Athens Drive Band Families and Friends, If you would like to see what the Winter Guard has been working on this season with their First Place show "String Theory" you can find their videos through the Winter Guard Video Links page: https://adhsband.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-Guard-Video-Links Use 'mason' to see their spectacular show. The Winter Percussion group is also busy this season with their award winning show "Boxed In": https://adhsband.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-Percussion-Video-Links 'john' gets you in. Looking for a special keepsake or gift of these memorable events? Order an "Everything Else" DVD. It features the upcoming Koka Booth and MPA performance of the Wind Ensemble, the Winter Guard and Winter Percussion AIA finals as well as key highlights from the 2019 Marching Band season including the Memorial Day Parade in DC. If you are suffering from a more serious Marching Band Season withdrawal that highlights won't cure, don't forget about our 3 DVD set of the "Weather the Weather" marching band show with a number of special featurettes including a behind the scenes peek in Band Camp. Enjoy five days of fun and rehearsals in 5 minutes. The set is being prepared for delivery by the end of March. Email us at cddvd@athensdriveband.com if you have questions or wish to place an order. Order forms will also be available outside the auditorium at the Festival concerts. If you have placed orders for previous concerts up to the Holiday Concert, you should have already received them through your student. Thank you for your continued support of the Athens Drive Band programs. Your 2019-20 ADHS Band video team cddvd@athensdriveband.com |
PARCC Update
Band families: Is your account paid up for the Washington, DC trip? No? Want to earn some cash for your account in a fun way? Work in concessions at events in the Raleigh Convention Center or the Performing Arts Center, including Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Concert Hall, Fletcher Opera Theater, and Kennedy Theater! You can work with a fun group of people who provide a lot of guidance and support. It’s such an easy way to earn $8/hour for your account, and I promise you’ll have a good time too. Any questions, feel free to reach me at 941-961-5399 or email parcc@athensdriveband.com. Some upcoming events that still have openings: Open to anyone, including students aged 16 and up with a parent: Raleigh Convention Center: 2/29 Volleyball Tournament Hall B 1:30-9 (3 positions) 3/1 Volleyball Tournament Hall B 1:30-9 (1position) or Go Gourmet cart 1:30-9 (2 positions) Open to TIPS trained parents:* *What’s TIPS-trained mean? It’s a brief training at the Convention Center that allows you to work at events where beer and wine is served. Interested in taking the training? They now offer weekly class sessions to get you TIPS trained faster. Once taken, the training is good for 3 years. Just let me know and I’ll sign you up for a class that’s convenient for you. It only takes about an hour/ninety minutes. You must be 21 years old to take the training. 2/28 Meymandi (NC Symphony) 5-10:30 pm 3/4 Memorial (Pieces of Gold) 4:30-10:30 pm 3/6 Meymandi (NC Symphony) 5-10:30 pm 3/14 Memorial (Starpower) 5:30 am -1 pm 1-9 pm 3-11 pm 3/14 Kennedy (Bud Not Buddy) 11:30 am -3:30 pm 4:30-8:30 pm 3/14 Meymandi (NC Symphony) 5-10:30 pm 3/15 Memorial (Starpower) 8 am - 3 pm 1-9 pm(2 positions) 3/15 Fletcher (Ballet) 11:30 am -4:30 pm Kennedy (Bud Not Buddy) 11:30 am -3:30 pm 3/21 Kennedy (Bud Not Buddy) 11:30 am -3:30 pm 4:30 pm -8:30 pm 3/21 Fletcher (Ballet) 11:30 am -4:30 pm 3/22 Kennedy (Bud Not Buddy) 11:30 am -3:30 pm 3/27 Meymandi (NC Symphony) 5 pm -10:30 pm 3/28 Meymandi (Symphony) 5 pm -10:30 pm (2 positions) 3/28 Kennedy (Bud not Buddy) 4:30 pm -8:30 pm 3/29 Memorial (Memphis) 11:30 am -4:30 pm 5-10:30 pm 3/29 Kennedy (Bud not Buddy) 11:30 am -3:30 pm Unless otherwise noted, there is one opening at each time slot. Call or email me at the address below. (Please do not reply to this email). |
Chamber Concert February 20
Our 2nd Chamber concert of the year will be held on February 20th at 7pm in the cafeteria. Come and support our wonderful musicians! Like our last chamber concert, coffee and snacks will be served and enjoyed during the performances. Please sign up to bring coffee, creamer/milk, something Sweet or Savory to share. We also need volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up! Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you at the concert! Damia Tabachow |
Band Yearbook 2019-2020 Can You Help?
Hello Band Families and Students! The Band Yearbook is in production and slowly turning into a great photo collection of all our band events - from Marching Band to concert events to Winter Guard and Percussion (and then some!). Our book must be ready for print by mid-April and to help with this process, I always ask students and parents if they can help create a page in the book. It is all done online using Treering and very easy (and I will double check everyone's pages - so don't worry about making a mistake). What you contribute will be printed as part of the finished yearbook - to be viewed and enjoyed by everyone! But don't forget, if you order a yearbook - you still have your own "personal pages" to design anyway you like :-) If you are interested in helping, email me at: Just like last year, I will coordinate a "training" session for any that need it or want to work on their pages together. We have met at NC State, which we can do again, and you will just need to bring your laptop, power adapter and sense of fun! Or you can create your page from the comfort of your own home! Oh - and if you haven't ordered your yearbook yet...why wait? Here's the link on how to place your order: Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for any help you can provide! Susan Uy |
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