TAKE NOTESeptember 2019 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 2

JOHN HERSEY HIGH SCHOOL BANDS NEWSLETTER

Thanks for the help this summer!

Thanks to all of the parents that helped with our big projects this summer. Particularly, Moira Menninga, Jenny Stanhope, Jennifer Faley and all of the great parents that helped with fittings and executing all of the logistics of our marching uniforms. Matthew and Zuly Hahn for organizing the Fall Preview Picnic, Todd Niemiec and Julie Siegel for organizing the chaperones for our evening activities during camp and for organizing the water and food for Band Camp, as well as all of the parents that helped with activities during band camp, including the FABULOUS dinners provided for our staff. THANK YOU!!! We have a great group of generous parents and our organization is the model for other booster groups in the school and the school district. You are appreciated.

Of course congrats to the Saxophone section for their 1st place finish in our Annual Sectional Olympics, due to their win in the Basics Bowl, as well as several other competitions. A highlight of the Section Cook-off was the front line, saxophone, flute and clarinet themes and presentation. Great food and fun!

The band camp preview concert was a great night, as always. We hope that everyone

enjoyed the insight into what we do. Thanks for being a great audience. We are off to a

great start!

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Competitions – Parents Loud and Proud!

When students hear your voices and applause at competitions, they are more confident and they become more excited about our performances. We really need your help!

Please plan to attend our upcoming competitions at our very first D214 Marching Festival with BG and RM at Hersey on 9/7 (all day/evening), VJ Andrew Invitational on 9/14 (early evening performance), Northern Illinois University on 9/28 (early evening performance) and ISU State Marching Championships on October 19 (all day/evening). I will email out the exact schedule when I receive the performance schedules from the host schools.

Here is the schedule for our 9/7 D214 Marching Festival:

10AM – Section Leaders report for setup and lunch 11:30AM - All students arrive 5pm - Dinner (Provided) 8pm – PERFORMANCE and Judge insights for our families and friends! (admission will help cover the cost of the event for us)

VJ Andrew Invitational Schedule:

12:30pm - Report to Hersey 3:30pm - Load trucks and buses 3:45pm - Depart Hersey 5:15pm - Dinner at VJA (provided) 7:15pm - PERFORMANCE 7:30pm - ALL observe or participate in Percussion “stand still” performance and clinic 9:45pm - Awards 10pm - Depart 11:15pm - Arrive at JHHS

Jazz Ensemble 2 will begin Sept 3, 3:20-4:50pm Mr. Neil Carson will expand his involvement at Hersey by taking on Jazz Ensemble 2 next year. Mr. Carson has been teaching improvisation lessons and running the jazz combos. He will also be writing big band charts for both bands this year. Here is the schedule for this ensemble for the year:

Sept/October Every Tuesday, 3:20-4:50pm November-February T/TH 3:20-5:20 March- April Same as Fall

- Be sure to check the calendar for all of the jazz ensemble concerts in November, January, February and April. -All athletes with conflicts in Fall and Spring will be excused from every other rehearsal. This will be discussed on Tuesday, Sept 3. Communication is key to this working for these students.

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Private Lessons at Hersey

Due to our fantastic facility and improved abilities of our students, we are turning away many private teachers that would like to be a part of our program. I have interviewed and selected all of the private lesson teachers on staff at Hersey from a large pool of applicants. This group of professionals are handpicked and will make a HUGE difference to our student’s success!! The resumes are impressive and personalities appropriate. All of the teachers at Hersey have gone through the same security checks that all teachers in District 214 must clear. I ENCOURAGE you to have your son/daughter study with one of these hand-picked teachers. Currently, ALL members of the Symphonic Band study privately and app. 80% of the concert band study privately.

Flute: Marcia Rudin (excellent local teacher) Hideko Amano (excellent local teacher) Oboe: Julie Koscinski(excellent local teacher) Clarinet: Judy Morrison - outstanding teacher with lots of great experience Darleen Carl-Beck - very busy and outstanding professional clarinet player in the Chicago area Saxophone: David Fivecoate (One of the most in demand teachers in Chicagoland area) Trumpet: Mr. Chris O’Hara (founding member of the Synergy Brass Quintet) French Horn: Ms. Dana Sherman (Freelance horn player in the Chicago area and Northwestern grad) Trombone: Mr. Jeff Livorsi (local professional Musician) Baritone/Tuba: Mike Hogg, In-demand freelancer Percussion Tom Leddy: local musician with lots of excellent playing and teaching experience.

You can find the email addresses of these teachers at https://herseyband.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Private-lesson-teachers.pdf or email me for additional information to study with one of these HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TEACHERS at Hersey. With auditions coming up, don’t wait to get started. NOTE: PRIVATE LESSONS TAUGHT AT HERSEY WILL BE UNDERGOING ADJUSTMENTS – MORE INFO TO FOLLOW SOON.

Upcoming Auditions

Hersey Auditions: Hersey auditions will begin the week of October 21. They will consist of two short etudes and the scale sheet. Freshman, particularly, should start work on the scale sheet as soon as possible to be ready by that time. There will also be sightreading. The sightreading component on SMARTMUSIC is truly outstanding and a vital tool to improving this skill in your playing repertoire, as well as improving your audition scores. The list of etudes and scales were made available in class and the exact etudes will be available to students at the beginning of September. They can also be found at: https://ilmea.org/divisions

IMEA District VII Band:

District Band pre-auditions will be held the week of September 9 (!!). All players sitting in the top three chairs of their section (or more) in Symphonic Band should be pre-auditioning for District Band. The etudes are the same as last March’s audition and this October’s audition (entire etude used for IMEA, however). As in the past we can only send the top 18 auditioners to audition for the IMEA Band and 12 auditioners for the IMEA Jazz Bands. Hersey annually sends the most students in our district to participate, including in some years 100% of those that make the Hersey cut to audition. This is also a great opportunity for students to be prepared for their upcoming auditions, which will consist of the same material as the IMEA auditions. The one on one feedback from Mr. C is very valuable, as well.

Senior Night

Marching Band seniors and their parents will be honored before the home football game scheduled on Friday, September 13. Parents should plan to arrive at approximately 6:15pm for this ceremony that will take place on the track before the game. More details and a confirmation will be sent home with your son/daughter. It’s important that every senior has a parent to be with them. Please let me know ASAP if you are unable to attend so we can have coverage for them.

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Scrip (formerly Manna)

Consider using this EASY and worthwhile fundraiser to put money into your student account. Free money that

just requires a little organization and planning in your personal checkbook….. This is a great fundraiser for your student

and you get 80% of all profit into your student’s account this year because of

the Kennedy Center trip! (see page 12 in this newsletter for more

information)

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Kennedy Center Trip Reminders!May - $200 collected August 21 - $300 due from each student($500 in account)October 16 - $350 due per student$850 in account)January 27 - Balance due from every student ($100-125 per student)

ALL CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO “HERSEY INSTRUMENTAL ASSOCIATION”.

Please contact Mr. C if you have any questions or need a reasonable extension prior to the due dates.INSURANCE: Here is a link to insurance, which is TIME-SENSITIVE. I would strongly recommend investigating ASAP if you are interested. https://www.travelinsured.com/agency/

HIA General Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. 7:30pm

Band Room

All parents welcome to our first HIA General Meeting of the year. We hold these

meetings every other month to update everyone about current band happenings.

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Message from the President – Todd Niemiec Hia.boardpresident@gmail.com

Thank you all for your attendance at the Parent Preview! I look forward to serving you and the program this year and am thankful for all of the amazing fellow Board Members and Chairpersons that work so hard to support our students – we cannot do it without all of you!

I, once again, want to thank all of the summer parade volunteers, uniform volunteers, and band camp volunteers that have allowed the students to learn and grow together so quickly. Thank you so much to Vice President Julie Siegel for coordinating the volunteers and feeding the Clinicians!

Hard work, accountability and support are hallmarks of the Hersey Band program (on all fronts) and I want to thank all of you for your continued support of our students and the program. The example that you set for our students and community through your volunteer work does not go unnoticed.

We need volunteers throughout the marching season and beyond, and we have numerous parents of seniors that need shadows for next year. Please get involved – you will not regret it! While specialized experience is a plus, most of the chairperson roles are easily learned. Please reach out to me, or to the Vice President, Julie Siegel vicepresident@herseyband.com with any questions.

Plan to attend our competitions this Fall, wear your Spirit Wear, lanyards and BE LOUD AND PROUD! It’s going to be a great marching season and school year!

Mark your calendars for our First HIA General Meeting on Tuesday September 3 at 7:30pm in the Band Room. Please plan on attending as we share important committee updates and Mr. C will fill us in on progress with the Marching Season.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

3rd: HIA General Meeting: 7:30pm in the Band

room

1st (Tues): Marching Rehearsal: 6-8:45

6th: Home Football Game: Students report at 5:30 2nd: No Evening Rehearsal, IMEA District Auditions (select students)

7th: D214 Marching Festival @ JHHS: 11:30am-9pm 4th: Homecoming Football Game: Students report at 5:30

13th: Home Football Game: Students report at 5:30 9th: No School-Marching Rehearsal: 1-5pm (Jewish students excused)

14th: VJ Andrew Marching Competition: Afternoon/

Evening

14th (Mon): Marching Rehearsal: 6-7:30pm

28th: Red and Black Classic at NIU: Afternoon and

Evening

16th: Marching Rehearsal: 6-8:45p AND Kennedy Center Trip Payment of $350 Due

30th: Marching Rehearsal: 1-5pm (Jewish students

excused.

19th: State of IL Marching Championships: All Day/Late Night

22nd: Concert/Symphonic Band Auditions Begin

23rd: End of Season Marching Party: 6:30pm

25th: Last Home Football Game: Students report 6:30

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Message from the Treasurer

Updated student account statements will be emailed right after Labor Day.

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Thank you to all of the parents who helped make band camp a great success! You supported the band in many roles including: organizing the marching uniforms when they came back from the cleaners, fitting students in their marching uniforms, coordinating and organizing the band kits, making sure our kids had plenty of water during band camp rehearsals, organizing and taking pictures for lanyards, providing part of dinner for the clinicians, chaperoning during section olympics, and helping during the student picnic and parent preview night. We appreciate all of the time you volunteered during band camp!

Clinician Meals: Amy Slowinske, Caroline Kuhl, Doris Downing, Gail Madden, Heather Frankenberger, Jeff Oremland, Justyna Weirich, Kim Fuller, Lisa Borrelli, Maureen Podvrsan, Melissa Dimitrijevic, Melissa Esposito, Moira Menninga, Shannon Kersemeier, Soha Barakat, Theresa Nishimura. Special thanks to Julie Niemiec.

Uniforms - Organization and Upperclassman Fittings: Amy Grabowski, Caroline Kuhl, Carla Cunningham, Julie Niemiec, Julie Siegel, and Lori King. Special thanks to chairs Moira Menninga, Jennifer Faley, Jennifer Stanhope, and Jennifer Schmidt.

Band Camp Kits: Special thanks to Debbie Popp

Lanyards: Special thanks to Lonnie Sommer, Maureen Podvrsan, Tom Lyskawka, Abhi Dhore, and Kim Fuller.

Hydration - Band Camp and Extracurricular Activities: Agnieszka Juscinska, Pawel Juscinska, Amy Slowinske, Andy Haapapuro, Anita Haapapuro, Ann Collins, Ann Russell, Dena Spire, Heather Frankenberger, Jim Frankenberger, Heather Klem, Jeff Oremland, Jennifer Schmidt, Jenny Stanhope, Joe Stanhope, Kristi Whalen, Lori King, Kim Fuller, Mark Fuller, Maureen Podvrsan, Bojan Podvrsan, Melissa Esposito, Savannah Esposito, Amy Church, Rebecca Wilhelm and two of her daughters, Renata Smaga, Jozefa Markevych, Shinae Jeon, Theresa Nishimura, Tina Popovici, and Martha Conlon.

Chaperoning During Section Olympics: Doris Downing, Jung Hee Kang, Karrie Tansor-Graf, Kathy Miller, Lisa Borrelli, Mark Kaiser, Melissa Dimitrijevic, Shannon Kersemeier, Tammy Zhekova, and Tina Popovici.

Student Picnic and Parent Preview: Agnieszka Juscinska, Irene Gillespie, Clay Gillespie, Jane Werling, Karrie Tansor-Graf, Maureen Podvrsan, Bojan Podvrsan, Melissa Dimitrijevic, Rebecca Wilhelm, and Theresa Nishimura, and Eric Staffa for recording the preview. Special thanks to Zuly and Matthew Hahn for organizing this event.

A HUGE thank you to the Prop Builder volunteers led by Brian Borelli and John Wierich, assisted by Noel Marisigan, Mike Brown, and Todd Niemiec.

Thanks to Kim Fuller for taking over Lanyards for next year, and Amy Grabowski for stepping up to chair the Spirt Wear committee!

** I’m very sorry if I inadvertently excluded any volunteers, or misspelled any names.

A Message from the

Vice President

Julie Siegel

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VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! Thanks to everyone who signed up to help out during our fall marching band season. We still have a few openings, and some new requests on our sign-up: • Weekly Rehearsal Hydration Specialists on 9/25 from 6:00 - 8:45 PM

• Equipment and Road Crew volunteers to move props and equipment.

• 1 Uniform Monitor needed: for the 9/6 Home Football Game and 2 Uniform monitors for the 10/25 Home Football Game

• NEW - 4 volunteers to sell tickets at the home football games from 6:15 to about half time. HIA will split the proceeds with orchestra and CAPs. This can be found on the Home Football Games tab.

Please see the Sign-Up Genius to volunteer for any of these opportunities: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054da5ab2fa3fa7-fall

We are looking for chaperones for our marching competitions and events. If you are interested in becoming a chaperone, please contact Irene Gillespie at irenegillespie@yahoo.com,

Please consider volunteering to help organize our second largest fundraiser of the year by serving on the “In Good Taste” Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Committee. In Good Taste is an event for adults 21 years and older only. The committee will begin meeting in mid September and the event will be held on Saturday, February 1st at the Metropolis Ballroom. Volunteer opportunities within this committee range from donation solicitation, publicity, game and venue planning, designing the flyer, and decorating activities.

The Co-chairs, and a majority of the In Good Taste committee, are graduating this year. New committee members are crucial to keep this committee running well. We are also looking for someone (or two people) to shadow Irene and Clay Gillespie to learn the process. The shadow(s) would take over the committee for next year. If you’re interested please reach out to Irene Gillespie at irenegillespie@yahoo.com.

For next year, we will have some open committee positions as students graduate from Hersey. I will list some of them here so you can see if this something you’d be interested in chairing for next year.Band Camp Kits, Organize the Marching Band Party, Cheesecake Fundraiser, Magazine Sales, Tickets for events, Chaperone Coordinator, Competition Meals for students, Cookies by the Pound Fundraiser, and Jazz Night.

Please let me, or anyone on the Board, know if you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information about them. Many of these committees are still going on or have not started yet. For that reason, it is a great time to learn the procedures first hand from the current committee chairperson.

I hope to see you at our HIA Board meeting on Tuesday September 3rd! Thank you for all that you do!

Julie Siegel HIA Vice President hia.vicepresident@gmail.com

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HIA’s Magazine Fundraising Drive has begun and will run August 28th through September 11th. After Wednesday’s Magazine Sale presentation, all students will receive a Magazine packet which contains a catalogue, order forms and procedures on this fundraiser. If you did not receive a packet or need additional, there are extra in the band room in a box labeled “Magazine Orders”.

What are the benefits?

• 40% profit on all sales. HIA retains 10% and 30% goes directly into the students’ band account. Three words: KENNEDY CENTER TRIP!

• There are over 600 magazines available to order with up to a 90% discount from newsstand prices.

• Besides magazines, there are many other products available to order.

How do I order?

Go to gaschoolstore.com and enter our school code 2596195 to renew your

magazine and digital subscriptions. You can also order at www.forfundsonline.com (no code needed on this site) to order additional household and gift items. When placing orders make sure to give credit to the band student for the order placed!

What else do I get out of this fundraiser?

Any student with $100 or more in sales will earn College Tuition Rewards! For $100 in sales they will earn $1000 in college tuition rewards, and with $200 in sales they will earn $2000 in college tuition rewards. More details as well as a listing of the participating colleges, can be found at www.tuitionrewards.com/gao. The rewards do not expire and can transfer to siblings if not used by the student.

This Fundraising Drive ends September 11th! Please turn in your orders in the “Magazine Orders” box in the band room or follow the packet instructions to place orders online through the website www.gaschoolstore.com

This fundraiser is a great way to earn money to offset band expenses and to support your “Marching Huskies”. If there are any questions or need additional information, please email me at margo.pasek@yahoo.com.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!

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The Hersey Bands Spirit Wear store is open now through September 3. New this year-online orders only-no forms to turn in! Orders will arrive at school in time for the VJ Andrew Marching Competition on September 14. The store can be accessed through this link: https://herseybands.itemorder.com Contact algrabo@yahoo.com with any questions.

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The Scrip Gift Card Fundraiser is a program where you can buy gift cards at face value from Scrip and a rebate from the gift card of 1.5% to 30%, depending on the retailer, goes directly to HIA. HIA then splits the fundraising rebates between your student account (80%) and HIA general fund (20%)! You can use $$$ from your student account to pay for anything like band fees, private lesson fees, trip to Kennedy Center, etc. An easy way to earn money by purchasing gift cards for stores you shop everyday! It is very simple to shop at Scrip. To find out how to sign up for Scrip and other details, click this link: https://herseyband.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Scrip-Gift-Card-Fundraiser-Program.pdf or view the next page of the newsletter. To view a list of retailers, types of cards they offer, denominations and the rebate percentage, click this link: https://herseyband.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ScripRetailersList.pdf The rebate percentage can vary sometimes as Scrip runs daily or weekly specials. You can find these specials when you login to your Scrip account. Scrip offers 3 types of gift card options (depending on the retailer): 1) Physical - Once a month (see payment dates and delivery dates below). Physical gift cards are available one week after the order after school and before marching band rehearsal. 2) Scrip Now/eCard - You can purchase these anytime. You also have an option to send someone a gift (either now or future dated). Electronic gift cards (eCards) are delivered within minutes via email. 3) Reload - If you have purchased a gift card through your Scrip program within the last year, you can reload the card. Scrip offers 2 types of payments: 1) You can link your Scrip account to your Bank Account (PrestoPay™). This is a very convenient option and Scrip only charges a flat fee of $0.15 per transaction. 2) You can send a check to HIA. This option is only available once a month. Note: Scrip is planning to announce that in mid to late August, in addition to linking a bank account (PrestoPay™), families that have access to online payments can choose to pay for gift cards with credit cards. Here are some important details about this new payment option: · Credit card types: Visa and Mastercard will be accepted. · Rebates: The rebate is not impacted—you, and HIA, still earn the same amount. · Purchases: A 2.6% fee is added to your order total each time you pay with a credit card. HIA does not pay a fee. Credit card payments will be processed immediately. If you have any questions, contact Reeta Chhabria at parents@dhore.com or (847) 372-6475.

Questions? Contact Reeta Chhabria (847) 372 - 6475 parents@dhore.com

Scrip Gift Card Fundraiser Program ● Gift cards from hundreds of national and local merchants are available for purchase (see attached list) ● The gift cards are worth face value but are purchased from Scrip at discounted price ranging from 1.5 to 30% ● HIA splits the fundraising rebates between student account (80%) and HIA general fund (20%)!

How Do I place my order?

● Create an account - www.ShopWithScrip.com and select "How to Enroll" ● Select "Join Your Existing Program" and enter HIA Code: 4DE14D6956589 ● After creating your account, you can login and place orders using Shop Tab, Express Order or Shopping Lists

When Do I place my order?

● HIA completes an order for physical cards the first Wednesday of the month:

ORDER DUE DATE DELIVERY DATE

September 4 September 11

October 2 October 9

November 6 November 13

December 4 December 11

January 8 January 15

February 5 February 12

March 4 March 11

April 1 April 8

May 6 May 13

● Orders for eCards can be placed at any time during the month and will be received in minutes

How do I pay for my gift card order?

● Write a check payable to "HIA" and place in black Scrip mailbox in band room by order date ● Enroll in Prestopay, the online payment method offered through ShopwithScrip and pay through electronic fund transfer

How and when will I receive my gift card order?

● Physical gift cards are available one week after the order after school and before marching band rehearsal ● Electronic gift cards (eCards) are delivered within minutes via email

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2019-2020 Hersey Band Sponsorship Program Every year, the Hersey Instrumental Association raises funds to provide scholarships, sponsor learning opportunities, host family and student social events, purchase needed equipment, allow the Marching Band program to participate in competitions, and fund other band programs. This is your opportunity to become a sponsor and participate in the growth of the Hersey Band Program. Sponsorship is open to the entire Hersey community, whether you have a student in the program or not. If you enjoy the half-time show, attend one of the concerts, or have pleasant memories of your own high school band days, please consider helping our band program. The following levels of sponsorship are available: Silver Level Sponsorship: $20.00- $49.00 Includes a listing in all band programs and one admission to all concerts including the Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival (CICBF) Gold Level Sponsorship: $50.00 – $199.00 Includes a listing in all band programs and admission for all immediate family members (parents and siblings) to all band concerts including the Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival (CICBF) Platinum Level Sponsorship: $200 and up Includes Gold Level Sponsorship benefits plus Platinum Level Sponsors will receive a ½ page ad in the 2019 CICBF program and will be contacted by the Festival Committee for their ad. Students who bring in Platinum Level Sponsorships will have their student account credited with 20% of the amount contributed and will fulfill their ad sale requirement for the CICBF. Name: __________________________________________________________________________

(Please print as you would like it to appear in the band programs.)

Address: ________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________Phone Number: _______________________ Student’s Name: ____________________ ______________________________________________ Level of Sponsorship and amount: Silver $ __________ Gold $__________ Platinum $____________ Please mail this form with a check made payable to HIA to either:

HIA Sponsorship Drive Jenny Stanhope c/o John Hersey High School 1010 West Marion Rd. 1900 E. Thomas St. or Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Forms and checks can also be dropped off in Mr. Casagrande’s lock box. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Stanhope at 847-788-9325 or projectchair@herseyband.com. Confirmation of your donation will be e-mailed to you unless otherwise indicated: I would prefer to receive my confirmation in the mail

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Attention Hersey Band Families – Do you shop at Amazon? Do you know that you can designate a portion of your Amazon purchase price to benefit Hersey Instrumental Association by using AmazonSmile every time you shop?

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Hersey Instrumental Association every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to Hersey Instrumental Association.

How do I shop at AmazonSmile?

To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?

Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

Can I use my existing Amazon.com account on AmazonSmile?

Yes, you use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

How do I select Hersey Instrumental Association to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?

On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select Hersey Instrumental Assn Inc. to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.

How much of my purchase does Amazon donate?

The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. From time to time, Amazon may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services.

How can I learn more about AmazonSmile?

Please see complete AmazonSmile program details.

STAY INFORMED WITH BAND E-BLAST UPDATES:

In order to stay informed throughout the year, it is very important that you are subscribed to our E-blast list. Please let me know if your email changes or you want to add an email

address at CorrespondingSecretary@herseyband.com. You may subscribe multiple e-mail addresses for your family if you wish.

REMIND TEXTS:

We will again be using Remind to text information out on a regular basis. This reduces the number of email blasts sent. Due to changes at Remind we now have separate text groups for each class. These groups are for parents only, students have their own Remind group. Please join the appropriate class or classes based on your child’s year. If you have not yet signed up for these texts, you have ALREADY missed a GREAT deal of VERY important

information:

Band Class of 2023 Parents: Text: @9ebg84 to 81010 Band Class of 2022 Parents: Text: @dca79b to 81010 Band Class of 2021 Parents: Text: @gceea6 to 81010 Band Class of 2020 Parents: Text: @e9h893 to 81010

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2019-2020 Band Calendar*

September3 HIA General Meeting 7:30pm6 Home Football Report 5:30 7 D214 Marching Festival @ JHHS 11am-8pm13 Home Football Report 5:3014 VJ Andrew Marching Competition Afternoon and Evening28 Red and Black Classic – NIU Afternoon and Evening30 Marching Rehearsal (Jewish students excused) 1-5pm

October 1 (Tues) Marching Rehearsal 6-8:452 No Wednesday night rehearsal

IMEA District VII Auditions (select)4 Homecoming Football Game Report 5:309 Marching Rehearsal (Jewish students excused) 1-5pm14(Mon) Marching Rehearsal 6-7:30pm16 Marching Rehearsal 6-8:45pm19 State of IL Marching Championships All day/late night22 Auditions begin23 (Wed) End of the Season Marching Party 6:30pm25 Home Football Report 6:30pm

November5 HIA General Meeting/Small Ensemble Recital 7:30 pm6 First Wednesday PM Symphonic Rehearsal 6-7:30pm9 IMEA Dist 7 Music Festival(select students) All Day23 District 7 Jazz Festival (select students) All Day25 (Mon) Jazz Night Club Concert - Jazz 1 and 2 7:00 pm

December3(Tues) Small Ensemble Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal 6:30-7:30pm6 ALL – Holiday Concert Dress Rehearsal 3:30-6pm8(Sun) Holiday Concert 1 and 3pm13 Holiday School Assembly 9:00 am

January7 (Tues) Class resumes8 First Wednesday PM Symphonic Rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm14 HIA General Meeting/Jazz Combo performances 7:30 pm17-18 Jazz I & II to Purdue University20 Symphonic Band All-State Perf. Dress Rehearsal 1-5pm29-Feb 1 IMEA All-State at Peoria (select)

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February1 In Good Taste Adult Fundraiser 7-108 Jazz Ensemble II to New Trier Festival All Day19 Symphonic Band Festival @ BGHS 7:30 pm20 2nd semester auditions begin22 Jazz I Only to Jazz in the Meadows All Day/Early Evening

March3 Dist 214 Honors Music Festival 7:30 pm

@ Forest View (select)4-8 KENNEDY CENTER TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC5 SYMPHONIC AND CONCERT BAND IN CONCERT WITH

WT WOODSON HS – 8PM10 Concert Band Festival @ BGHS 7:30 pm14 Jazz II and combos ONLY to MUNDELEIN JAZZ FESTIVAL ALL DAY20 Spring Break begins 30 Classes resume

April1 Symphonic Band Rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm2 Dress Rehearsal w/Mr. Floyd, Univ of TX 7-8:30pm3 Chicagoland Band Festival Set-up PM4 Chicagoland Concert Band Festival All Day/Evening

All students AND parents (1 per student) help15 Solo and Ensemble Contest at Hersey 4-8:30pm21 Spring Jazz Concert 7pm26 (Sun) Spring Music Dept Concert 3PM

May2 Symphonic Band to Superstate (if selected) All Day/Evening4 Concert Band concert with Thomas feeder schools 7pm5 HIA General Meeting 7:30 pm8 Formal Band Awards Banquet18 Night of Percussion dress rehearsal 3:20pm-?19 (Tues) Night of Percussion 6pm20 (Wed) Graduation25 Memorial Day Parade 9am29 Last Day of School

*These dates/times may change, please check herseyband.com for most current calendar

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