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12/4/2021

Concert Reminders

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This is a reminder of our concert next Sunday, December 12 - We are excited to have our first concert in two years! Here are a few things to know:
  • Concert begins at 3:30. Students should arrive at 2:30 to the band room.
  • Parents should enter through the front of the school and sit in the auditorium. Bathrooms are available in the lobby of the auditorium.
  • Anyone attending the concert must wear a mask at all times when in the school.
  • Families should sit together and be distanced from other families. Please try to sit at least two seats away from another family and utilize all of the space in the auditorium. 
  • Students are expected to stay for the entire concert to support all other members of the band. 
  • Students will sit together in a designated seating area with their band during the concert.
Concert Attire
  • Dresses have been fitted and distributed.
  • We will give out red cummerbunds and bow ties for tuxes. Students get a white tux shirt.
  • They are available online, but you can also get one of these at local stores. If you're unable to get a tux shirt, a plain white button down dress shirt is acceptable.
  • Black dress pants and black shoes should be worn with the tux shirt/bow ties. No need to get actual tux pants unless you already own them. 
  • Jazz Band students should wear the same thing you wore to Norfolk. 

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11/7/2021

booster weekly update November 7

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Congratulations to the Marching Patriots on a fantastic season.  The season ended this past Saturday at the VMBC Championship, with the Marching Patriots placing fourth in their class.  It was another great performance from the band!  While there was disappointment at not reaching the finals, everyone should be very proud of what this group of students has accomplished this year.  All the hours of work created a fantastic show! 
 
Thanks to all our seniors for your dedication to the program!  We will miss each of you next year.  We do expect that you will come visit next fall and encourage the next iteration of the Marching Patriots.
 
Thank you to Mr. LaPrade and all of the marching band staff for the endless hours you all have put into this group of students.  Your own talents and passion have shone through this fall and we all appreciate it very much.
 
To all the volunteers this year, THANK YOU so very much for everything you did.  From uniforms to pancakes, from picking up the food & drinks to serving that food & drinks and from carrying equipment to loading trucks, we supported this band in everything they did and needed.  I appreciate you all putting up with my endless requests for more hands to help - and I appreciate all those that showed up to help out.  We had a lot of new people helping this year - thanks for joining in the fun!  We will have things to do throughout the rest of the year as we continue to support the band this year.

This is the last of the regularly scheduled "weekly" updates, but there will be messages on occasion about fundraisers, auditions, and concerts.

Football note: The football team ended their regular season on Friday.  Their first playoff game is away at Riverbend.  So, we will not be hosting a playoff game.
 
End of Marching Band Season - the Marching Band Olympics
The students have one more afternoon "rehearsal" scheduled for this Monday, November 8, until 5:30pm.  This is the annual end of season tradition, with games and events for the students.  At the end, we'll have some ice cream treats for them while they watch the show one more time.
 
Calendar
Just a reminder of the upcoming events on the calendar.
November 11 Jazz Band Veterans Day Performance
November 17-19 – All State Jazz Event (selected Students) – Norfolk, VA
November 19 –Jazz Performance at Virginia Music Education Conference – Norfolk, VA

December 4 - All District Band Auditions (virtual)
December 12 - Holiday concert (3:30pm)
 
**Please note that the Holiday Jazz Band Dance originally scheduled for December 17 has been cancelled.
 
As always, the calendar can be found on the website at https://www.albemarleband.org/calendar.html#/
 
POINSETTIAS!
Our annual poinsettia sale is ongoing.  Be sure to check with your student for the order form information, or check out the website: https://tinyurl.com/AHSBandPoinsettias  Orders are due by Thursday, November 18!
 
Band Boosters Meeting
Next Boosters meeting is this Tuesday, November 9 at 7pm.  Everyone is invited so please join us.
 
Thanks again for a great Marching Patriots season!
Tim

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11/1/2021

booster weekly update november 1

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Superior : of high quality : high or higher in quality
 
The Marching Patriots received a score of SUPERIOR this past Saturday at the State Assessment at Monticello.  Congratulations to the band on an outstanding performance.
 
Personally, I didn't need the State Assessment to tell me that our students are SUPERIOR.  Spend any length of time around this group and you can just tell the high quality of people that these students are.  Just watch their dedication to this show and you can tell the high quality that they hold themselves to for their show.  These students define superior.
 
But, that wasn't the end of the day for this crew of musicians and performers.  Next up was the Powhatan Fall Classic where our students received the following awards:
 
1st place music
1st place visual
1st place percussion
2nd place general effect
2nd place class AAAAA
 
The band placed 2nd overall in our division of 13 bands.  We missed out on the first place by 2 tenths of a point!  An outstanding performance by the band!  They received a lot of good feedback so they can prepare for the Championship event this coming weekend.  Great job Marching Patriots!
 
VMBC State Championship
Saturday, November 6 at Liberty University (Williams Stadium)
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24502

 
Here is the schedule:
6:45am – Arrive/Load Truck/Eat Bagels
7:45am – Depart AHS
9:15am – Arrive and unload
10:00am – Warm Up Time
11:00am – The Better to Hear You With
11:20am – Return to Truck/Pack Up
12:00pm – Watch the rest of our class
12:30pm – Depart for Park for Lunch/Senior Speeches
2:30pm – Return to stadium
3:00pm – Watch Class 4 and 5
5:30pm – Awards/Announcement of Finalists
6:00pm – Depart for Liberty University
7:00pm – First Finalist Band
10:30pm – Awards
11:15pm – Depart Liberty
12:30am – Arrive at AHS/Unload
12:45am – Dismissal

*** Note ***
If we don’t make finals we will return home at 5:30 and should be dismissed around 7:15pm.

 
Our schedule and a complete schedule of all the band performing can be found here: https://mcusercontent.com/2cd7a1be78c31262fb2a6e283/files/535d7c2f-5f82-19fc-b498-446d0843d295/Schedule_for_VMBC_State_Championships_2021.pdf
 
I've been asked several times about how the finalist portion is determined.  There are 12 bands selected from the 30 performing.  The winner of each class (there are 5 classes) advances.  From there, the top 7 performing bands advance (last time they split this with the top 4 from classes 1-3 and 3 from classes 4-5).  So, we need to win our class or be in the top 4 highest scores of the remaining bands to be a finalist.
 
Ticket information for VMBC Champs
Tickets can be purchased in advance of the event at: https://gofan.co/app/events/433311?schoolId=VA7532_1
 
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students (K-12).  Children under 5 are free.  Tickets will be available at the gate by credit card.  Concessions will be available at the stadium.
 
Volunteers still needed
We are still needing volunteers to assist with the truck on Saturday.  There were a few people who told me this past weekend that they were going to help, but there are only 2 people who signed up.  Please sign up to help out!
 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49acaf28a6f58-2021
 
Note: If you're able to help with things at AHS but are not going to Lynchburg, please let me know via email.  We're always appreciative of help, especially late at night!
 
Booster Volunteer Shout-out
I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for Carrie and Jay Eisenberg.  Their daughter, Lucy, is a senior, so they have reached the end of their marching band events. 
 
Carrie has been the food guru for the last several years, always making sure that the students are fed at marching band camp, dinners are there for football games, bagels are ready for competitions, and that we have food for any other special event I throw her way.  She has always made sure we have plenty of food and I know the students have appreciated it.  I certainly have relied on Carrie a lot and I will miss having her sage food advice (really, how many bagels will we need?).
 
Jay has been our lead truck driver and loader (amoung other things) the last few years, driving our equipment hundreds of miles around the state.  He has also spent a lot of time working with Penske to make sure we have the trucks needed to haul everything - and this year has been challenging with making sure we got what we needed.  Jay has been a constant help to me with making sure we have everything we need and a great resource of knowledge and information.
 
Please take a moment to thank these superior volunteers for their numerous hours of help over the last several years!
 
Next Booster meeting
Tuesday, November 9 at 7pm
 
See you all for Champs!
Tim
 

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10/25/2021

booster weekly update october 25

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I hope everyone enjoyed their event free weekend.  The next couple of weeks are jammed with events and rehearsals as we approach the end of the marching band season.  Here we go!
 
Important updated scheduling items from the Director - please note these rehearsal times!

  • Friday, October 29 - Jazz Band Practice from 1:30-3:30
  • Friday, October 29 - Marching Band practice begins at 4:00pm on the turf
  • Friday, November 5th - Marching band practice is moved from before school to 4:00pm to 5:30pm. We will have our final practice of the season and pre-set everything to load the truck the next morning.
 
Rehearsal Schedule this week
Monday - afternoon
Tuesday - morning
Wednesday - afternoon
Thursday - morning and afternoon
Friday - no school BUT football game - band rehearsal starts at 4:00pm

 
Volunteer!
 
A few other open spots for the Louisa game: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49acaf28a6f58-ahsmarching2. 
 
We have two more competitions: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49acaf28a6f58-2021.  On October 30, we do have 2 competitions in one day (details below), so please see how you can help.
 
Coming up (including some non-marching band things coming!)
Just a reminder of the upcoming events on the calendar.
October 29 – Home Football vs Louisa (SENIOR NIGHT!)

October 30 – Competition Double Header – Monticello (State Assessment) and Powhattan
November 6 - VMBC Championship (Lynchburg)
November 11 Jazz Band Veterans Day Performance
November 17-19 – All State Jazz Event (selected Students) – Norfolk, VA
November 19 –Jazz Performance at Virginia Music Education Conference – Norfolk, VA
As always, the calendar can be found on the website at https://www.albemarleband.org/calendar.html#/

 
October 30 competitions
We have 2 competitions on October 30.  The first is at Monticello, where we are scheduled to perform at 2:15pm.  Immediately after getting off the field, we are back on the bus and to AHS.  We will have a short break there, where the students can eat.  Students should plan to bring food along with them to eat before boarding the buses for Powhattan.
 
We will leave fairly quickly after that to get to Powhattan for our second performance, which is scheduled for 7:45.  Trucks will stay loaded from Monticello and head directly to Powhattan.  Here is the schedule for the day:
 
9:00am – Rehearsal on Turf
10:45am– Eat/Pack/Load
11:45am – Depart for MHS - 1400 Independence Ave, Charlottesville
12:15pm – Arrive at MHS/Unpack
12:55pm – Warm Up Time
1:55pm – Travel
2:05pm – Gate
2:15pm- The Better to Hear You With
2:30pm – Return to Truck and Pack Up
2:50pm – Depart for AHS
3:15pm – Arrive at AHS and Eat (Pack Dinner)
4:30pm – Depart for Powhatan HS - 1800 Judes Ferry Rd, Powhattan, VA 23139
5:45pm – Arrive at PHS and Unpack
6:45pm – Warm Up Time
7:20pm – Travel
7:40pm – Gate
7:45pm – The Better to Hear You With
8:00pm – Return to Trucks/Pack Up
8:30pm – Return to Stadium
9:15pm – Awards Ceremony
9:30pm- Back to Bus/Bathrooms and Leave
11:00pm – Arrive at AHS and Unload
11:15pm – Dismissal
 
End of Marching Band season - The Marching Band Olympics
 
There is one more marching band "after school rehearsal" scheduled for Monday, November 8, 4pm.  This is the traditional marching band olympics, where the students get to enjoy some games and get together one more time.
 
Football Playoffs?
If the football team makes the playoffs and hosts a home football game, the marching band will attend the game and play pep band music.  They will not perform the field show at that game.  More communication on that later, if the football team makes the playoffs.
 
Poinsettias!
Poinsettia fundraiser launches this week.  Stay tuned for details!
 
 
 
See everyone at Senior Night!
Tim

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10/20/2021

Booster Weekly Update October 18

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Well, Virginia Beach didn't work out like we had all hoped.  Mother Nature got the best of the day and prevented another performance of The Better To Hear You With.  We all hoped that the weather would break and we made an attempt to make it happen, but it just wasn't meant to be. I know the students were bummed about the whole thing, but we move on to the next one!
 
I would like to give a huge thank you to all the volunteers that showed up and helped get this band ready to perform in Virginia Beach.  We loaded up in the rain, drove through the rain and then finally unloaded around midnight.  There were a lot of hands pitching in and I really appreciate everyone's efforts and time.  Scott, Carl, Tony, Johanna, Michael, Bret, Kate, Bill, Trish, Jen, Brian (and anyone I inadvertently left out!) were all truck rock stars that day and I thank you all very much!
 
We have a free and clear weekend ahead before the final two weekends of the season.  Enjoy your weekend!
 
Rehearsal Schedule this week
Monday - afternoon
Tuesday - morning
Wednesday - afternoon
Thursday - morning and afternoon
Friday - morning

 
Volunteer!
We are in need of a parent volunteer for the last home football game (October 29) to assist with some Senior Night things.  This ideally would be someone who doesn't have a senior.  :)  Please email me and let me know if you are interested and I will let you know all that is needed to be done.
 
A few other open spots for the Louisa game: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49acaf28a6f58-ahsmarching2.  One of those is selling seat cushions - we have a lot of inventory to move - please consider spending the time selling them!
 
We have two more competition weekends: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49acaf28a6f58-2021.  On October 30, we do have 2 competitions in one day (details below), so please see how you can help.
 
 
Coming up (including some non-marching band things coming!)
Just a reminder of the upcoming events on the calendar.
October 29 Home Football vs Louisa (SENIOR NIGHT!)

 
October 30 Competition Double Header Monticello (State Assessment) and Powhattan
November 6 - VMBC Championship (Lynchburg)
November 11 Jazz Band Veterans Day Performance
November 13-14 SRO Event (selected students) ??? Fluvanna County HS
November 17-19  All State Jazz Event (selected Students) - Norfolk, VA
November 19 Jazz Performance at Virginia Music Education Conference - Norfolk, VA
As always, the calendar can be found on the website at https://www.albemarleband.org/calendar.html#/

 
A few notes on the October 30 competitions
We have 2 competitions on October 30.  The first is at Monticello, where we are tentatively scheduled to perform at 2:15pm.  Immediately after getting off the field, we are back on the bus and to AHS.  We will have a short break there, where the students can eat.  Unlike the past, there will not be a potluck dinner between competitions - students should bring their own meal.  We will have some chips and drinks available, but students should plan to have something as their main meal.
 
We will leave fairly quickly after that to get to Powhattan for our second performance, which is tentatively scheduled for 7:45.  Trucks will stay loaded from Monticello.  A final schedule, including rehearsal times, will be announced in the coming week.
 
Now, for something a bit Jazzy....
 
Check out the videos that the Jazz Band created to celebrate the 100 year celebration of Martha Jefferson House, an assisted living community here in Charlottesville. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kkVnZvhQlCKstKfySjQZRVeqVB9gVyit?usp=sharing
 
Thank you all for helping out.  We will see you all at Senior Night on October 29!
 
Tim
 

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10/12/2021

Booster Weekly Update October 11

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Hello everyone!
 
I hope everyone enjoyed Homecoming weekend at Albemarle.  It was a close, yet disappointing game, but the post-game show was really great!  I did get compliments on the show from Athletic Director Deb Tyson, who stayed to watch. Thanks to everyone for sticking around after the game to watch it and help out.  Back to competition mode as we prepare this week for Virginia Beach.
 
Hey!  Wednesday is a half day for students (in case you missed it)!  There will be a rehearsal schedule variation this week.
 
 
Rehearsal Schedule this week
Monday - afternoon
Tuesday - morning
Wednesday - NO REHEARSAL
Thursday - morning and afternoon
Friday - morning

Saturday - see below for Virginia Beach schedule
 
Virginia Beach: Tidewater Regional
Princess Anne High School, 4400 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach 23462
 
11:30am ??? Rehearsal on Parking Lot
1:30pm ??? Eat/Pack/Load (Pizza)
2:30pm ??? Depart for VA Beach
4:00pm ??? Quick Bathroom Stop
5:45pm ??? Arrive/Eat Dinner (Bodos/Fruit)
6:45pm ??? Unload Truck
7:45pm ??? Warm Up Time
8:25pm - Travel
8:35pm - Gate
8:45pm ??? The Better to Hear You With
9:10pm ??? Return to Trucks/Pack Up
9:30pm ??? Leave for AHS
(10:15pm ??? Awards Ceremony)
12:30am- Arrive at AHS and Unload

*** Dinner Notes ***
We will provide bagels, fruit, and water for our dinner break when we arrive. Students may also pack a dinner and bring it with them if they want something other than bagels/fruit.

Schedule, including list of competing bands: https://mcusercontent.com/2cd7a1be78c31262fb2a6e283/files/f35ccb96-8fcc-44b9-d105-699b2436f14f/Schedule_for_Tidewater_Regional_2021.pdf
 
It will be a long day and we're trying to be sure we feed these students before they perform, but, if your student thinks they need more, please plan for that.  There will be concessions for sale at the venue, but lines get long and they potentially will run out of food.  The students can always pack additional food (please keep in mind that they are not allowed to eat on the bus as they have to stay masked).
 
Volunteers - we need your help!
We are still very much in need of volunteers for next weekend's competition in Virginia Beach.  I did talk with a few different parents on Friday that indicated they were willing to help - please sign up online so we know who is helping out.  Not signed up? Please see how you can help the band by checking out the list.

I've broken up the truck roles into 3 groups to make it easier on everyone.  Really need some help at Virginia Beach and for our after midnight return.  Please see how you can assist!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49acaf28a6f58-2021
 
Also, I am in need of a parent volunteer for the last home football game (October 29) to assist with some Senior Night things.  This ideally would be someone who doesn't have a senior.  :)  Please email me and let me know if you are interested and I will let you know all that is needed to be done.
 
 
Coming up (including some non-marching band things coming!)
Just a reminder of the upcoming events on the calendar.
October 16  Competition: Virginia Beach
October 29  Home Football vs Louisa - SENIOR NIGHT!
October 30  Competition Double Header ??? Monticello (State Assessment) and Powhattan

November 6 - VMBC Championship (Lynchburg)
November 11 Jazz Band Veterans Day Performance
November 13-14 SRO Event (selected students)  Fluvanna County HS
November 17-19  All State Jazz Event (selected Students) Norfolk, VA
November 19 Jazz Performance at Virginia Music Education Conference  Norfolk, VA
As always, the calendar can be found on the website at https://www.albemarleband.org/calendar.html#/

 
Booster meeting THIS WEEK!
Join us Tuesday at 7pm for this month's Booster meeting.  We'll be in the Band Room and all are invited!
 
 
See you all Tuesday night at the Boosters meeting!
Tim

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10/5/2021

Booster Weekly update october 4

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Hello!
 
Another great performance by the Marching Patriots this past Saturday at the Charlottesville Cavalcade!  These students continue to refine this show and still add new elements each week.  If you haven't seen the show, come to a game or a competition and cheer them on!
 
It's Homecoming Week - which means a slightly different schedule for Friday's rehearsal and the game.  For the game, the band will be assisting with the Homecoming Court during halftime and will perform their show, The Better To Hear You With, after the game.  So stick around after the game to see it!
 
Rehearsal Schedule this week
Monday - afternoon
Tuesday - morning
Wednesday - afternoon
Thursday - morning and afternoon
Friday - morning - because of the Homecoming Tailgate, there is no afternoon rehearsal.  Students need to be in the band room at 5:30pm.

 
 
VMBC Championship Merchandise and Program Ads
For Championship weekend on November 6, there are shirts and hoodies available by pre-order.  Please see https://www.albemarleband.org/store/c4/VMBC_Merchandise.html#/ and place your order by TOMORROW, October 5!
 
VMBC will have a program available for sale at the competition.  Families can place personal ads/shout-outs to band students, either individually or as a group, similar to what is found in a yearbook.  This is a great way to show your support for your student in their last marching event of the year!  Great way to also recognize your senior!

The deadline is Friday, October 8, 2021.  Order these ads directly with the Jefferson Forest Band Boosters that are sponsoring the event.  Details, pricing and contact information are found on the flyer: https://mcusercontent.com/2cd7a1be78c31262fb2a6e283/files/f4c9b3a8-24f0-cc46-62a6-95dfc0f30e79/2021_VMBC_Program_Sales_2021_for_All_Bands_Attending_.pdf

 
Volunteer!
Here is the link for the football sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ACAF28A6F58-ahsmarching2
 
Please see what slots are available and how you can fill an empty slot.  If your first choice is taken, I am sure we can use your help in another area!
 
Coming up
Just a reminder of the upcoming events on the calendar.
October 8  Home Football vs Western Albemarle (Homecoming)
October 16  Competition: Virginia Beach
October 29  Home Football vs Louisa
October 30 Competition Double Header ??? Monticello (State Assessment) and Powhattan

November 6 - VMBC Championship (Lynchburg)

As always, the calendar can be found on the website at https://www.albemarleband.org/calendar.html#/

 
Fundraiser! Coupon Books
Last week of the Attractions Coupon Book fundraiser - ORDERS DUE BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8!  Books are $25 each.  There is a credit for each student to their band account for each book they sell.  This is a popular item in our community so this one should be easy for each student to get out there and sell to their friends and neighbors.
 
Thanks everyone - see you at the game on Friday!
 
Tim

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10/1/2021

updated Covid and mask policy

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As a reminder, the ACPS COVID policy requires a mask anytime you are inside an ACPS building.  Going forward, we will also be requiring a mask when assisting the band in loading trucks and moving equipment on the field.  This is regardless of vaccination status and being outdoors and applies to all volunteers.  We do not want anyone to become ill and make this change with that in mind.

We ask that if you have any illness symptoms - fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, congestion or sore throat - that you please stay home and take care of yourself.  We will be happy to find other volunteers to cover your slots and will happily greet you back when you are feeling well.
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10/1/2021

Booster Weekly Update 9/27

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WOW.
 
What an impressive showing at the Hermitage Classic by the Marching Patriots!  Best percussion, best music, best general effect, best marching, and first place in class AAA.  This is the result of a lot of hard work from these students and the staff - and remember that the third movement is brand new on the field!  Congratulations on a great performance!
 
Stay tuned though - I know that there are some more elements coming for the show and things continue to be fine tuned. 
 
This week brings another competition - the Charlottesville Cavalcade, Saturday, October 2 at Charlottesville High School.  The Marching Patriots perform their show, "The Better To Hear You With", at 7:15pm.  Be sure to show up and cheer for them!
 
Charlottesville Cavalcade Schedule
2:00pm – Rehearsal on Parking Lot
4:00pm – Eat/Pack/Load
5:00pm – Depart for CHS
5:15pm – Arrive at CHS/Unload
6:30pm – Warm Up Time
7:00pm - Travel to field
7:05pm - Gate
7:15pm – The Better to Hear You With
7:30pm – Return to Trucks/Pack Up
8:00pm – Return to Stadium
9:00pm – Awards Ceremony
9:30pm- Back to Bus and Leave CHS
10:00pm – Arrive at AHS and Unload
10:30pm – Dismissal

 
An Important Note for everyone
For everyone's safety, we cannot allow younger siblings and smaller children in the band areas, which would include the truck loading area and on track at either football games or competitions.  We have a lot of heavy equipment and props that can injure smaller children as well as it is difficult to navigate around them when we're moving large things around.  I know they're interested in what is going on and want to help, but for everyone's safety, please keep them clear.
 
Rehearsal Schedule this week
Monday - No school, no rehearsal!
Tuesday - morning
Wednesday - afternoon
Thursday - morning and afternoon
Friday - morning
Saturday - Charlottesville Cavalcade competition - rehearsal starts at 2:00, show time is 7:15pm

 
VMBC Championship Merchandise
For Championship weekend on November 6, there are shirts and hoodies available by pre-order.  Please see https://www.albemarleband.org/store/c4/VMBC_Merchandise.html#/ and place your order by October 5!
 
Volunteer!
Here is the link to the competition Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49acaf28a6f58-2021
 
Please see what slots are available and how you can fill an empty slot.  If your first choice is taken, I am sure we can use your help in another area!
 
Coming up
Just a reminder of the upcoming events on the calendar.
October 2 – Competition: Charlottesville Cavalcade
October 8 – Home Football vs Western Albemarle (Homecoming)
October 16 – Competition: Virginia Beach
October 29 – Home Football vs Louisa
October 30 – Competition Double Header – Monticello (State Assessment) and Powhattan

November 6 - VMBC Championship (Lynchburg)

As always, the calendar can be found on the website at https://www.albemarleband.org/calendar.html#/

 
Fundraiser! Coupon Books
We are into the 2nd week of the Attractions Coupon Book fundraiser.  We are running this for 3 weeks.  Books are $25 each.  There is a credit for each student to their band account for each book they sell.  This is a popular item in our community so this one should be easy for each student to get out there and sell to their friends and neighbors.
 
Thanks everyone and I look forward to seeing you at the Charlottesville Cavalcade!
 
Tim

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9/21/2021

Booster Weekly Update 9/20

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Hello!
 
Competition week has finally arrived!  It's a busy week with the unusual Thursday night game and a competition on Saturday.  With a lot going on, there are a lot of details involved.  Here they are!
 
Rehearsal Schedule this week (slightly different than the norm!)
Monday - afternoon
Tuesday - morning
Wednesday - afternoon
Thursday - morning AND GAME NIGHT ??? Football vs. Monticello 7pm
Friday - AFTERNOON 4pm-5:30pm
Saturday - Hermitage Competition (see details below)
 
First competition - Hermitage
Location: Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Springs Road, Henrico
Schedule for the day:
9:30am ??? Rehearsal on the Main Field
12:30pm ??? Eat/Pack/Load
2:00 ??? Depart for Hermitage
3:30pm ??? Arrive at Hermitage
4:25pm ??? Warm Up Time
4:55pm - Travel to the field
5:05pm ??? Gate
5:10pm ??? The Better to Hear You With
6:00pm ??? Pack Up and Return to Stadium
8:20pm ??? Awards Ceremony
8:45pm ??? To the Bus
9:00pm ??? Return to AHS
10:30pm- Arrive at AHS and Unload (time is approximate)
11:00pm ??? Dismissal (time is approximate)
 
There is usually a small entrance fee for spectators to see the competition.  I am not sure what that amount is for this competition.  But come out and cheer for our Marching Patriots!  Weather looks like it will be a beautiful afternoon in Richmond.
 
Volunteer!
Here is the link to the Sign Up Genius for the football games.  Also, with the change of schedule for the Monticello game, there might be some additional open spots.  Help is needed to prepare the water coolers!
 
Football: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ACAF28A6F58-ahsmarching2
 
Coming up
Just a reminder of the upcoming events on the calendar.
October 2 ??? Competition: Charlottesville Cavalcade
October 8 ??? Home Football vs Western Albemarle (Homecoming)
October 16 ??? Competition: Virginia Beach
October 29 ??? Home Football vs Louisa
October 30 ??? Competition Double Header ??? Monticello (State Assessment) and Powhattan
 
Fundraiser! Coupon Books
Today kicks off the Attractions Coupon Book fundraiser.  We???re running this for 3 weeks.  Books are $25 each.  Credit for each student to their band account for each book they sell.  This is a popular item in our community so this one should be easy for each student to get out there and sell to their friends and neighbors. 
 
Booster Shout-out
This year???s show contains several props.  One prop has not yet been seen in performance but will be on the field this week, with a big thanks to Paul Seehaver!  Paul is the grandfather to two of our Marching Patriots (Aiden and Leo Carter) and we thank him for taking the time to build this new prop to help our show!
 
See everyone Thursday at the game!
 
Tim

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