Bingo – Spring sign-up, Mar. 3-May 26

02/21/2012 — Tom Bensberg

Dear Henry Clay Band families,  Thank you for your continued support of Bingo. By everyone doing their part, it lessens the work for all of us. 

It’s time to fill out our Spring roster. I’ve asked Seniors to pick one Saturday; everyone else needs to cover two shifts. (Reminder to those of you who worked New Year’s Eve: you do not need to sign up for a shift this Spring.) The time frame is Mar. 3 – May 26.

 Bingo hours may be counted as community service hours but the students need to plan for that NOW. We cannot use and do not need 40 students showing up the last 2 weeks of May, trying to get their hours in. I received several desperate e-mails last May and unfortunately, there were not slots available. If the student has a sheet that needs to be signed, it can be brought the night they volunteer and the supervisor will sign it.

Please select your Saturday(s) only after consulting the Henry Clay band and school calendars and your family calendar. There are a lot of activities in the spring that might cause conflicts. There are a few items listed below that you might want to take into consideration. The sign-up sheet will go up in the band room tomorrow. After this Saturday, we start the new session, so we need people beginning the week after this one. As always, parents are welcomed and encouraged to participate.

 Mar. 3 – possible HC basketball game;   Mar. 10 – All-District Jazz Band Weekend;  Mar. 17 – Disney weekend with orchestra;  

Mar. 31 – first Sat. of Spring Break; Apr. 7 – 2nd Sat. of Spring Break, Easter weekend; Apr. 21 – Prom

 Apr. 28 – KMEA District Concert Band Festival – all students should be back in time

 May 5 – Drum Line training noon-5:00 p.m., Derby   May 12 – Senior cook-out

 May 19 – KMEA Jazz Festival at Henry Clay   

Thanks for supporting the Henry Clay band!   Sincerely,  Sandra Palmer   slhpalmer@insightbb.com

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Ellington Recordings

02/20/2012 — wkite

Dear HC Jazz Family,  For anyone interested, you can access all Duke Ellington pieces and original recordings that HCJE will be performing at:  http://jalc.org/jazzED/ee/f_repertoire.asp

We will perform:  Swinging the Blues (again :-) , In a Mellow Tone, Riding on a Blue Note, Tippin on the QT

I’m also creating a reference listening play list of concert repertoire for those interested.

Thanks,  Bill Kite  william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us  Director of Bands  Henry Clay High School

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HC Band INFO & Calendar Reminders

02/20/2012 — wkite

Dear HC Band Family,  I hope everyone is enjoying President’s Day!  I wanted to pass along a few reminders for everyone while I have a minute before a very busy stretch hits for the HC Band.

First, congratulations to all who participated in Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday at Lexington Catholic High School!  We were represented very well through approximately 35 events and all students in our program scored distinguished or proficient ratings with the majority in the distinguished category!  Individual results will be released to individual students and ensembles tomorrow during band classes.

Also, congratulations to James Piper, Ginny Smith, and Andrew Osborn on an outstanding performance with the UK Honor Band yesterday at the Singletary Center!  This was truly one of the finest honor bands I have heard.

To all, please stay up to date with the online band calendar at www.henryclayband.org

There will be many events approaching quickly that students AND parents will have to be aware of as we enter the heart of the semester.

SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:  TUESDAY, FEB. 21- 
Disney Rehearsal 3:45-5:00 PM
PEP BAND A- call time 5:00 PM for district basketball tournament game at HC (All students wear Blue Devil Band shirt)
Booster Meeting at 7:00 PM in band room (Parents please join us to learn about the great opportunities for your band student)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22-
Steel Band 3:45-5:30 PM
PEP BAND B- call time 7:00 PM at HC (All students wear Blue Devil Band shirt)

THURSDAY, FEB. 23-
Disney Rehearsal 3:45-5:00 PM
All District Jazz Band Audition at HC…Parent/Helper/Judge Meeting 5:00 PM
(Auditions begin at 5:30 PM, check assigned times…will conclude around 8:30 PM)
EKU Honor Band Begins (Briana, Lyndsey, and Kristin)

FRIDAY, FEB. 24-
PEP BAND C- call time is either 5:00 or 7:00 (depending upon whether boys/girls teams win earlier in week…possibility of 2 games that evening)

SATURDAY, FEB. 25-
EKU Honor Band Concert 6:00 PM Brock Auditorium

REGIONAL Basketball tournament next week at EKU McBrayer Arena…draw will occur on Sat. Feb. 25 and details will be released as soon as Mr. Bayerle and I are notified.

See Calendar for upcoming weeks!

Key Rehearsal or Performance Dates (end of Feb. and March)
UK Trombone Choir with Pete Ellison performs at HC:  Mon. Feb. 27 at 9:30 AM
HC Jazz Band rehearses with Ron Carter (Lincoln Center Jazz Artist):  Wed. March 7 at EJ Hayes MS 5:30 PM
All District Jazz Band Event: Thurs. March 8 through Sat. March 10 (Concert Sat. 3/10 at 2:00 PM at HC)
Disney Trip: March 14-18
Guest conductor, Dr. Bersaglia rehearses WE: Fri. March 23 at 11:30 AM
1st/3rd period Percussion Ensembles rehearse with guest artist, Brian Mason:  Fri. March 23 4:00-6:00 PM (ALL percussionists MUST attend)
Percussion/Jazz Extravaganza featuring guest, Brian Mason:  Tues. March 27 at 7:00 PM at HC

We have an exciting semester plan through April and May as well!  Mr. Bayerle has secured composer, arranger, and conductor, Brant Karrick to come in to work with the concert band on Friday evening, April 13th.  The CB will be performing Songs of Old Kentucky by Mr. Karrick at District Concert Band Festival in late April.

Thanks to all for your continued support and enthusiasm!  Mr. Bayerle, Justin, and I are working to provide the HC band program with the best opportunities available so the students will have life long lasting experiences.

Sincerely,  Bill Kite  william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us  Director of Bands  Henry Clay High School

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Attn: Disney Participants Revised Rehearsal Schedule

02/17/2012 — wkite

Dear Disney Participants,  I have made a change to the Disney rehearsal schedule to get another rehearsal in with the orchestra and will take away the one earlier that week.

We are CANCELLING the rehearsal on Monday, March 5 and ADDING a rehearsal on Thursday, March 8 from 3:45-5:30 PM with the orchestra.

Thanks to all for your work so far! We need everyone travelling with us to be performing their part at a high level.

Sincerely,  Bill Kite  william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us  Director of Bands  Henry Clay High School

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After school Percussion Rehearsal with Guest Artist, Brian Mason

02/17/2012 — wkite

Dear Percussion Families,  Justin has been able to secure an outstanding guest artist, Brian Mason for our annual Percussion/Jazz Extravaganza in late March.

Mr. Mason has requested to rehearse with the 1st and 3rd period percussion classes after school on Friday, March 23 from 4:00-6:00 PM.  This is a mandatory rehearsal for all percussion students.  Please make note of it on your calendars.  This will be a great experience with a nationally known guest artist!

Thanks for your time!  Sincerely, Bill Kite  william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us  Director of Bands  Henry Clay High School

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Booster Meeting Tuesday 2/21/2012

02/17/2012 — Tom Bensberg

Please plan to attend the booster meeting TUESDAY, February 21 at 7:00 pm in the band room.  There are many events in the coming months that everyone can be involved in and many opportunities to support the students!     Kathy & Russell Edwards  kathyandrussell@hotmail.com

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GREAT Concert Opportunity and Solo and Ensemble

02/15/2012 — wkite

Dear HC Band Family,  Please see the below message from UK Director of Bands, Cody Birdwell:

Colleagues:  The United States Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus will be presenting a Free Concert at the UK Singletary Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, February 29, 7:30 p.m.  Although this is a free concert, tickets are required and can be obtained by contacting the SCFA Ticket Office at UK.  Please follow this link to reserve your tickets and to find out more about this event:

http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/upcoming.php?EventID=E8

Please spread the word about this concert to your students, parents, etc.  It will be a memorable show!  Thank you so much.  Cody Birdwell

We may have a regional basketball tournament game with one of the 3 pep bands, but it may be worth reserving a free ticket through Singletary Center if you are interested.

Also, Solo and Ensemble Festival is this Saturday, Feb. 18 at Lexington Catholic High School.  Students performance times have been hanging in various locations in the band room for a couple of weeks.  Unlike the middle school band experience, the high school students must be very self motivated to practice on their own with all of the other activities going on currently. 

Please be sure your child is prepared as they are representing themselves and the Henry Clay Band Program.  All students must have original parts/scores with the measures numbered for the judges to receive a rating.

Good luck to all on Saturday!  I will be there until approximately 11:00 AM and then have to trade roles with my wife, who needs to be there in the afternoon.

Please keep up to date on the band calendar at www.henryclayband.org This spring is very busy and we are expecting each family to be responsible to any commitments. 

I still need parent volunteers to help with the All-District Jazz Audition next Thursday, Feb. 23.  Please consider helping to support this great opportunity for the band students in this district.  We are providing a new opportunity to students.

Sincerely,  Bill Kite  william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us  Director of Bands   Henry Clay High School

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PEP BAND ROSTERS AND INFO!

02/14/2012 — Tom Bensberg

Dear Henry Clay Band Family,  Click link below for the Pep Band Rosters. All Students enrolled in a 1st-4th hour band class must attend their assigned game. This is a performance grade! Also, due the large amount of student will will have 3 Bands this year. We will know the regional schedule after Districts are completed.

NEXT WEEKS SCHEDULE!

Tuesday February 21st – PEP BAND A: Call time in Band Room is 5:00 PM

Wednesday February 22nd - PEP BAND B: Call Time in the Band Room  7:00 PM

Friday February 24th – PEP BAND C – Call Time is Either 5:00 or 7:00 (Depends on if the teams win/lose)

Regionals will be the following week.

Sincerely,   Jeff Bayerle   jeffrey.bayerle@fayette.kyschools.us

PEP BAND ROSTERS 021412

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Pep Band and other IMPORTANT INFO

02/13/2012 — wkite

Dear Band Family,  First I want to congratulate all of the All State students on a remarkable week last week and some outstanding concerts on Friday and Saturday!  The All State Bands continue to amaze me year in and year out and I appreciate the hard work, professionalism, and behavior of our students at the annual KMEA conference.  I certainly hope it was an enjoyable experience for all!

Please continue to stay current on the band calendar for this spring online as we are entering a busy stretch that will carry us to the end of the year.  I received the following information concerning district basketball games just a couple of hours ago:

Below is the schedule for the district basketball tournament at HC: 

Tuesday, February 21st  6:00 (girls) HC vs Scott County 

Wednesday, February 22nd    8:00 (boys) HC vs Bryan Station

 Friday, February 24th    6:00 (girls)  8:00 (boys)

Mr. Bayerle will release Pep Band assignments tomorrow.  Pep Band A will play Tuesday and Pep Band B will play Wednesday next week.  We will continue the rotation on Friday and into the Regional and State Tournament rounds.  Every student is required to participate in pep band as one of our duties is to support the school community at the home football games and tournament basketball games. 

Also, I still need a few parents to help us run the All-District Audition Jazz audition next Thursday evening Feb. 23rd. If you could be here around 5:00 PM that would be a tremendous help.

Currently, I have the following volunteers and need roughly 6 more:  Russell Edwards, Kathy Edwards, Tom Bensberg, Angie Parrish, Bill Smith, Debbie Varble

Please let me know if you are able to help.

Thanks to all for your support and effort!  It takes a family effort to run the program.   Sincerely,  Bill Kite   william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us  Director of Bands  Henry Clay High School

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Bingo, Feb. 11

02/11/2012 — Tom Bensberg

Here is the list of people who are on the schedule for Bingo for Sat., Feb. 11:  Emily McLendon, Teresa McLendon, Cassie Adams, Tena Adams, Lily Cruz, Leona Cruz, jhan Froukh, Brandon Cox, Valerie Varble, Elise Edwards, cassadi Cordea, Kelsey Halbert, Grace Goulson, Evelynn Esquivel, Parker Back, Dario Casalis, Ana Castellanos. 

If you plan to eat, please be there by 5:15. If you are not eating, please be there by 5:30.

 Thanks for supporting the band.  Sincerely,  Sandra Palmer  slhpalmer@insightbb.com

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