Henry Clay High School Band

Dear Band Family,  Please keep up with the online band calendar as we are entering a very busy time of year for our program.  Follow us on Twitter for real time updates.  If you are adamantly opposed to Twitter, the messages pop up on our website on the right side of the page in real time, so continue checking the website at www.henryclayband.org 

Attention Disney Participants:  I MUST have the pink permission slip by TOMORROW at the latest.  Students may NOT go on the trip without turning in the PINK form.  The following students have NOT turned in the permission form yet that was handed out at the meeting.

James Piper, Dorothy Page, Megan Ransom, Tessa Parrish, Evelynn Esquivel, Ginny Smith, Olivia Seale, Rachel Whitehead, Rebecca Palmer, Bangaly Savane, Jacqui Daviet, Paris Crosby, Valerie Varble, Jeffrey Doll, Nadia Nasr, Clay Cox, Jame Green,
Matt Kelly, Jairo Villarreal, Nick Jones, Nick Morris, Annie Summers, Cameron Robinson, Eric Martin, Henry Iwinski, Jacob Alcorn, Jolie Rardin, Moe Patten

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

Dear all,

Mr. Nochta has cancelled all after school activites. Meaning the afterschool reahearsal has been cancelled. Mr. Kite and Mrs. Guerrero will be adding future rehearsal to make up for this.

Thanks,

Jeff Bayerle

I want to remind everyone that our 3rd payment of $130.00 is due this week. This should bring your balance paid to $440.00. If you are not current please do what you can to catch up asap. Everyone must be paid in full by January 31st.

We have a some great news. With the amount of wonderful performers going we will be taking a 3rd bus. This means that if you are not signed up to go you can still do so. We will need to know by Dec 30th (what a great Christmas gift). You will be required to practice after school a few days to get ready (see Mr. Kite or Mr. Barley for details).

Adults who wish to travel with us but do there own thing can pay for the bus trip only. Call me for details.

Space is limited so let us know asap.  John Alcorn  285-0440  alicia.alcorn@yahoo.com

Here is a new preview clip of the Marching Band video!  Please have your order forms turned in no later than the winter concert on December 12th. http://www.dvdzonline.com/henry-clay/preview.htm 

If you have questions, please email Geni at gosborn7@aol.com.

DVD_Order_Form_2011_Individual Rev

Dear Henry Clay Concert Band Family,  All the info needed for the Concert Band Final this year is in the link below. Please read this and be aware of each portion of the test. The final is scheduled on December 16th, 2011. There are three parts to the final. One portion is done outside of class and two are done during the final.  I have spoken to the students in class for the past two weeks about this.         Recorded Playing Test (40%),   Live Playing Test (30%),  Written Test (30%)

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

Concert Band Final Instructions Fall 2011

 Dear Band Families,  Just a reminder, ALL are invited to the HC Band Fall Concert TONIGHT in Lassiter Theater (HCHS) at 7:00 PM.  The concert will feature the Lab Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble!  We look forward to seeing you there!

We will have a Holiday Concert on Monday, December 12th also in Lassiter Theater at 7:00 PM.  That concert will feature all jazz and concert groups in addition to our Percussion Ensembles!

We are looking forward to a wonderful concert season!

Sincerely,  Bill Kite  Director of Bands  Henry Clay High School

Dear parents and students,  Thank you so much for stepping up to help with the Bingo fundraiser. We have had parents who have filled in for marching parents and those who have had family emergencies. You have done a great job!   

Here is the Bingo list for the next 2 weeks. If you plan to eat at Bingo (dinner will be paid for by the band boosters), please be there by 5:15 p.m. If you don’t plan to eat, please arrive by 5:30 p.m. This should give you time to eat, receive instructions and be ready to go when the customers arrive. If you are unable to work, it is your responsibility to find a sub.   

Oct. 29: Michael Unseld, Laurel Unseld, Ana Castellanos, Spencer Dixon, Kelly Byrd, ,Parker Back, Leina Cruz, Lily Cruz, Karly Frye, James George, Ronnie Robinson, Keane Salcido, Moe Patten, Brendan Gochett, Kyle Higgins, Grace Goulson, Zach Goulson 

Nov. 5: Elise Edwards, Corrie Buckles, Suzanne Stewart, Jordan Stewart, Lyndsey Mefford, Andrew Osborn, Jacob Alcorn, Kristin Darland, Pam Romans, Lucas Sandford, Olivia Seale, Eric Silver, Robert Hanna, Valerie Varble, Megan Worrell, Steve Worrell 

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

Congratulation to the Marching Band for making state this past weekend. They did an amazing job and we all are very proud of them.

I just wanted to remind everyone going to Disney that we are on payment two this month.  We will need the 2nd payment of $130.00 no later than Monday Oct.31st. 

Thanks,  John Alcorn alicia.alcorn@yahoo.com