VALUE CARDS!!
10/07/2010 — amyfpolk
We are still selling VALUE CARDS and need your help!
The cards are $10 each and worth hundreds of dollars in discounts! Please call Dana Silver @ 420-5524 or email danasilver@insightbb.com. Parents need to sign for these cards; I can arrange to meet you. After practice or whenever it is convenient. Remember, these make GREAT stocking stuffers and a great little gift for someone you want to remember at the Holidays!!
Also, those who currently have Value Cards need to turn the money in to the band box no later than Friday 10/15. You may get more cards to sell at anytime, but the money from the first round of the sale needs to be turned in now.
For questions or to place an order, please email Dana Silver at: danasilver@insightbb.com.
Thanks!!
See Our Directors Perform at the WEG “Spotlight Lexington”!!
09/23/2010 — amyfpolk
Hello HC Band Family,
In case you didn’t know, the WEG (World Equestrian Games) are coming to our town Saturday…the first time in the USA!!! As part of the events, “Spotlight Lexington” is featuring local & national music, and our very own directors will be a part of it all this Saturday during the opening day downtown!!! If you can make it downtown at 3PM & 5PM, you will not be disappointed (make sure to allow for parking issues)! Oh, and stick around at 9P for “Here Come the Mummies” (full mummy-clothed Funk/R&B orchestra)! Check it all out at the Spotlight Lexington website: http://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.aspx?page=2568. It’s all FREE!
Mr. Bayerle will perform with BAJA (Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors) at 3PM at the Courthouse Plaza Main Stage; followed by Mr. Kite performing with DOJO (DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra) at 5PM. Come early and you can hear the UK Jazz Ensemble at 1PM. Let’s support our directors with a big crowd of cheering fans!!
Below is a list of jazz events to support the local musical jazz arts from Miles Osland, director of jazz studies at UK…
THREE VERY HAPPENIN’ EVENTS!
Thursday, September 23rd
UK Jazz Lab Band & UK Jazz Ensemble
Singletary Center Recital Hall – FREE!
7:30pm
Saturday, September 25th
Downtown Opening Day Ceremonies of the World Equestrian Games!
UK Jazz Ensemble – 1:30pm
Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors – 3:00pm
DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra – 5:00pm
Downtown Courthouse Main Stage
FREE! Part of Spotlight Lexington
Monday, September 27th
Osland Jazz Orchestra (OJO – sorry, no Vince)
David Hummel Big Band
Comedy Off Broadway – Lexington Green
$8 cover – $5 for students
7:15-9:15pm – 859.271.JOKE (5653)
“HC Alumni Band” Interest?!
09/09/2010 — amyfpolkI am writing to gauge the interest level of putting together an HC Alumni Band for the last home football game on October 22nd, 2010! We would love to have all HC band alumni come together for a festive night of food, fun, and music!
2.) Contact Info (email/phone/etc.)
3.) Year Graduated from HC
4.) Who was your director?
5.) Instrument
6.) Do you have or can you get an instrument to play for that evening?
Director of Bands
Henry Clay High School
Henry Clay Jazz Ensemble Information
09/02/2010 — amyfpolk
Good Morning Jazz Band Families,
I hope all are well! I wanted to quickly touch base with each family! As most of you have heard by now, I am pleased to announce that the HC Jazz Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2011 Kentucky Music Educators Conference in Louisville this February! They have set our performance time for Friday, February 11th at 12:50 PM in the Kentucky Convention Center in Cascade A-B room! I’m very excited for the students to get this opportunity. They will perform in front of thousands of music educators at all levels, professional musicians, college music majors, free lance professionals, conductors, etc.!! The Cascade room is the biggest performance hall downstairs in the Convention Center next to the Exhibit Hall and we have a great time to perform!
Dr. Gordon Towell, professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies at Morehead State University, has agreed to perform and work with us as our guest artist for the conference! This will be a great experience for all!
Please be checking the online calendar at www.henryclayband.org for rehearsal/performance dates!
I’m also very excited about just recently arranging with Miles Osland a performance for our band at Comedy Off Broadway at Lexington Green to play a set and open the show for the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra (DOJO) on the night of Monday, January 31st. This performance will take the place of the KMEA Jazz Preview concert I had originally posted on the calendar for the next evening.
We are set up for a terrific year for the HC Jazz program! I certainly hope to see you at our performances and look forward to working with your children! The band is already off to a great start!
Sincerely,
Bill Kite
Director of Bands
Henry Clay High School
Upcoming Schedule! IMPORTANT!
08/30/2010 — amyfpolkDear Marching Band Families,
Thanks to all for your work so far this season! This week marks the beginning of a very intense 2 month period of preparation and performances for the marching band!
I wanted to remind and make everyone aware of the upcoming schedule and calendar. This week is a normal rehearsal week with a mandatory Camp Day this Saturday, September 4th from 9 AM until 5 PM.
Next week, the schedule is as follows:
Mon, Sept. 6: Labor Day (No School or rehearsal)
Tues, Sept. 7: MB Rehearsal 4-6 PM **Note time/date- to make up for Monday**
Wed, Sept. 8: MB Rehearsal 4-6 PM
Thurs, Sept. 9: MB Rehearsal 4-7 PM
Fri, Sept. 10: MB Rehearsal 4-7 PM **Note time/date- extra rehearsal to finish the show 
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KEY DATES:
Fri, Sept. 17: Home Football Game peformance **NEW UNIFORM PREMIERE**
Sat, Sept. 18: 1st Competition at Eastern HS in Louisville
Please continue to check the online calendar for dates and times. An itinerary will be available soon for the Eastern show on Saturday, Sept. 18th.
Thank you for your planning and effort!
Sincerely,
Bill Kite
Director of Bands
Henry Clay High School
Thank You!!
08/30/2010 — amyfpolk
Dear Band Families,
I wanted to send out a big THANK YOU to all who worked at the Stadium on Saturday! We had over 100 students and over 50 parents, family members, and dedicated alumni helping on Saturday! The turnout was amazing and consequently we finished installing 7,000 seats in under 5 hours!
A special thank you goes to our booster presidents, Kathy and Russell Edwards for their efforts in organizing the event and leading the boosters this year! Their efforts made for 100% improvement from last year’s experience!
Alumni, you are amazing!! The dedication and life long commitment you have shown is astounding!
I observed tremendous leadership and team work all afternoon and found myself amazed at the resolve and work ethic displayed by our organization! Once again, I am proud to be a part of such an outstanding group of students and families!
Thanks also to those who covered the Bingo session Saturday evening and especially those who pulled “double duty” by working the stadium and then going directly to the Bingo Hall!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
Bill Kite
Director of Bands
Henry Clay High School
Football Game Friday 8/27 – Info!
08/26/2010 — amyfpolkDear Marching Band Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! I wanted to pass along information about the home football game this Friday 8/27.
Henry Clay HS is hosting the Football Frenzy Tournament featuring Fayette Co. schools and others on Friday night and Saturday. There are 2 games on Friday night and 3 on Saturday.
The Henry Clay football team plays first on Friday night at 6:00 PM. Call Time is 5:00 PM outside the band room. All students will wear the Blue Devil Band Shirt, Black Shorts, and tennis shoes. The band will perform the National Anthem shortly before 6 and will support the team in the stands with some exciting Pep Band Music There will not be time enough for the band to march and play the halftime show, but the band will stay throughout the game. We should have an early night with a 2nd game being played later that evening. The early night will be perfect preparation for our Stadium Seat Fundraiser on Sat. 8/28
Note to parents: Ticket prices will be increased due to 2 games being played that evening. I believe they are $8 and $10.
We look forward to a great week of practice as we continue learning the show! Also, don’t forget to note the rehearsal additions during the week of September 6th.
Thanks for your cooperation and support! This should be a great season!
Sincerely,
Bill Kite
Director of Bands
Henry Clay High School
** TIME CHANGE FOR SEAT BACK INSTALLATION***
08/25/2010 — jeffbayerle
Dear Henry Clay Band Family,
The Seat Back Installation at Commonwealth Stadium has been changed to 12:00 (Noon) - COMPLETION on Saturday. We were just informed by the University of Kentucky that they have decided to use the field for practice from 8-12 and it is off limits to us at that time. Mr. Edwards will still be meeting a team at 6:30 AM to prep for the installation. Every one needs to meet at Gate 12.
I apologize for any inconvenience and we still require every member of the Henry Clay Band Program (Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion) to be at Commonwealth Stadium this Saturday, August 28th from 12-COMPLETION.
Sincerely,
Jeff Bayerle
Assistant Director of Bands
Henry Clay High School
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