eNewsletters - August 2010

August 2010

NEWS

2010 - 2011 Music Calendar

Want to know when the Marching Band competition schedule, Show Choir performance dates, or upcoming SHMPA fundraisers? Check out the online calendar to always be in the know!

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2010 - 2011 Executive Board

SHMPA's executive board isn't wasting any time getting down to business! During the months of July and August, fundraisers were held at the opening the Beachgrounds Spray Park, 4th of July celebration, Music on the Commons, and of course can and bottle recycling at the town landfill. To date the summer fundraisers have raised over $1,000!

Your 2010 - 2011 Executive Board members are:

Amanda Provost - co-president

Cynthia Lambert - co-president

Holly Nicewarner - treasurer

A volunteer is still needed to fill the secretary position. The secretary records minutes at monthly meeting and assists with various events and activities. Please contact Cynthia Lambert at 536-1117 to help fill this important role!

Pland to Attend SHMPA's First Planning Meeting!

Monday, August 16

SHHS Chorus Room

6:30 p.m.

Email us with questions or suggestions at shmpa09@gmail.com

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Our Financial Commitment

SHMPA has made a commitment to the SHHS Music program to help cover the following costs for the 2010 - 2011 season:

Marching Band Color Guard instructor $1,190.07 Music Arranger Winds $1,000

Drill Design $1,000

Percussion Arranger $1,000

Transportation to Allentown $ 850

Sub-total $ 5,040.07 Show Choir

Show Choir Director $3,650.56

Pit Director $1,983.45

Sub-total $ 5,634.01 SHMPA's TOTAL CONTRIBUTION = $10,674.08

Together we can make this happen and ensure that the music education that your child loves continues in South Hadley! Attend SHMPA's monthly meetings for up-to-date reports on fundraising efforts.

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Concert on the Commons - featuring South Hadley High Students!

On Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. SHMPA will coordinate a free concert on the Commons to support community pride and to showcase our talented students. The performance will include: Vocal Roar, Show Choir, and the Tiger Pride Marching Band.

SHMPA will have dinner concessions (bring your appetite), raffle prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. Bring your family, call your friend, and invite your neighbors to this wonderful town performance by our very own students!

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BAND CAMP UPDATE

The Tiger Pride Marching Band will hold band camp at South Hadley High School from August 16 - 20 from 9 -12, 1 - 4, and 5 - 7:30.

Each band member should bring:

- 3 x 5 spiral bound notecards

- pen / pencil

- refillable water bottle

- snacks, lunch or lunch money

- sunscreen!

*Permission forms for upcoming SHMPA events will be handed out during camp. Please ask your student these forms and be sure to return completed copies by the last day of Band Camp.

Families and friends are invited to a free performance at the close of Band Camp on Friday, August 20 at the high school at 3:00 p.m. Volunteers needed for ice cream feast at 12:30.

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SHOW CHOIR CAMP UPDATE Show Choir camp for Adrenaline will be held at South Hadley High from August 23 - 27: MWF 9 - 4, TH 8 - 2, Fri 9 - 4.*Permission forms for upcoming SHMPA events will be handed out during camp. Please ask your student for these forms and be sure to return completed copies by the last day of Show Choir camp.

Families and friends are invited to a Show Choir Cabaret on Friday, August 27 at the high school at 7 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors & children. Volunteers needed to bake, sell tickets, and staff concessions!