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University Band Update: 10/20 - 10/25

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
There will be a full band rehearsal scheduled on Wednesday in place of the woodwind/percussion sectional. (Brass, sorry about the extra required rehearsal, but you understand!) There are 10 pages of drill left to learn with two extremely important performances this week (homecoming and exhibition to a packed stadium at our competition this weekend).

Tuesday 5:15pm-8:15pm
Wednesday 4:15pm-6:15pm (Full Band)
Thursday 5:15pm-8:15pm

UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL vs. WINTER PARK (10/24) – HOMECOMING/ALUMNI

TBA Cougar Roar Parade
TBA Dinner @ Concessions (Discounted Concessions)
7:30 Kickoff
10:00 Approximate Game Over
Students are not to leave campus as we will be performing in the Cougar Roar (Homecoming Parade). Students are to either bring a meal from home or purchase a meal from the concessions stand after the parade is over.

Alumni are welcome to play with the University Band during the Homecoming Game. Alumni are to purchase the game ticket at the gate and may only perform with the University Band if they have their instrument and an old band shirt. We will NOT be providing alumni shirts, however alumni shirts may or may not be available for $10 depending on availability. If shirts become available, they will be available for purchase in the stands before the game.

UNIVERSITY CLASSIC MARCHING BAND INVITATIONAL (10/25)

4:00pm Required Call Time
4:30pm Warm-Up
6:00pm Performance in Exhibition
6:30pm Required Time is completed
All students in the University High School Band are required to sign up for a shift or provide someone (family member, friend, neighbor, etc) to work at least one shift. If you are interested in volunteering at the University Classic, please e-mail cdehaas@bellsouth.net to get signed up! All volunteers should report to the volunteer table in the stadium upon arrival for assignment. The following shifts are available – students may sign up in the main band room:
6:00am Set-Up
7:00am - 11:00am Shift 1
11:00am - 3:30pm Shift 2
6:30pm – 10:00pm Shift 3

UNIVERSITY CLASSIC INVITATIONAL PARENT MEETING at 7PM on WED (10/22)
All parents interested in helping, all committee chairs, and all adult volunteers that wish to help out as Ambassadors (band guides) are required to attend this important meeting. This is an extremely important meeting! Please make the time to attend!

ENJOY THE CITY FUNDRAISER ENDS ON TUESDAY (10/21)
All students should turn in any money or unused books on Tuesday, October 21. Students that fail to turn in books or money will be written up as a school obligation. Books must be returned in excellent condition or will not be taken back.

FINAL MARCHING BAND DEPOSIT DUE THURSDAY (10/23)
The final $100 is due on Thursday. Students can bank up fundraising profits to clear this assessment as well as turn in a personal check. Thank you so much for keeping up with the assessment schedule. Please contact a director if there are any problems.

THE NEXT THREE WEEKS

10/21 Marching Band Rehearsal (5:15pm-8:15pm)
10/22 Marching Band Rehearsal (4:15pm-6:15pm)
10/23 Marching Band Rehearsal (5:15pm-8:15pm); $100 Band Deposit Due
10/24 Football vs. Winter Park (Homecoming)
10/25 University Classic Marching Band Invitational; Homecoming Dance 8:00pm
 
10/28 Marching Band Rehearsal (5:15pm-8:15pm)
10/29 Percussion Sectional (4:30pm-7:30pm)
10/30 Marching Band Rehearsal (5:15pm-8:15pm)
10/31 Football vs. Edgewater (5:40pm call time)
11/1 FBA @ The Citrus Bowl (8:00am call time; pot luck lunch; $5 cookout dinner)
 
11/4 Marching Band Rehearsal (5:15pm-8:15pm)
11/5 Percussion Sectional (4:30pm-7:30pm)
11/6 Marching Band Rehearsal (5:15pm-8:15pm)
11/7 Football @ Timber Creek (5pm Call Time)
11/8 Colonial Grenadier Marching Band Invitational (Call Time TBA)
 
11/10 All-County Auditions!!!!! PRACTICE!


Sincerely,

Philip A. Obado
Director of Bands
University High School

Prior messages from Mr. Obado:  May 19, 2009    May 3, 2009    Apr 25, 2009    Apr 19, 2009    Mar 22, 2009    Feb 22, 2009    Feb 16, 2009    Feb 10, 2009    Jan 4, 2009    Dec 1, 2008    Nov 9, 2008    Nov 2, 2008    Oct 26, 2008    Oct 20, 2008    Oct 13, 2008    Oct 5, 2008    Sept 28, 2008    Sept 21, 2008    Sept 14, 2008    Sept 6, 2008    Sept 3, 2008    August 25, 2008    August 18, 2008    August 9, 2008    July 17, 2008    June 10, 2008    June 4, 2008    May 28, 2008    May 19, 2008
Band Director
Adam Steff

Guard Director
Jen Karp

Drum Majors
Roger Orta
Courtney Hill