MarchingBand: Announcements Week of November 26

Below are your announcements for the week of November 26.
-Caledonia Christmas Parade is this Saturday! Details Below
-Ham and Cookie Dough Fundraisers forms are due this Friday! CLICK HERE for forms and details!
-2nd Trimester starts Monday. Marching Band emails will be less frequent, but each concert band
will receive weekly emails with updates
Notes:
Rehearsals this week:
None
Performances/Events this week:
*December 1 - Caledonia Christmas Parade 5:00pm - 7:00pm (exact times TBA)
Uniform: Dress Warm. Santa Hats. Decorated Instruments. Band Overcoats.
Itinerary:
4:30pm - Band Room Opens
5:00pm - Call Time RTP - music warm-up
5:15pm - Move to parade staging at Stadium Parking Lot
6:00pm - Parade Starts
6:15pm - Approximate Band Completion at end of Parade Route (location TBD)
6:30pm - Approximate Pick-Up at Band Room
Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:
*December 1 - Caledonia Christmas Parade 5:00pm - 7:00pm (exact times TBA)
Interesting Links:


-Band Boosters-
Fundraising:
-Cookie Dough and Ham Sales will be taking place are taking place NOW! Final Orders are
due on Nov. 30. No Late Orders will be accepted.
Click Here for Ham Order Forms! Click Here for Cookie Order Forms!
Click here for any more information!
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands!
Simply use https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and
your existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started. Click Here for information
or email Micki Syder: ammfznj@hotmail.com
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.
Operations/logistics:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to start after Christmas Break.
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage. Mr. Wellfare needs
help sowing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org
Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other needs will be
communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student help will be
needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15 schools from across Michigan.
Functions/Hospitality:
-Sign-ups for ushers and other hospitality opportunities will be added to the calendar soon!
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MarchingBand: Fundraising Update

The following is an update from our Boosters Fundraising Team regarding the current Cookie Dough and Ham Fundraisers.

-For each Cookie Dough item sold the students account will receive $2.83
-For Each Ham sold each students account will receive about $5.00

Please contact Val Googjes (jeffandvalg@gmail.com) with any further questions regarding these sales.

Have a great week,

Kyle Wellfare
Director of Bands
Caledonia High School
Email: wellfarek@calschools.org
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MarchingBand: Announcements Week of November 19

Below are your announcements for the week of November 19.
-Good Luck on exams and have a great break!
-Ham and Cookie Dough Fundraisers have started! CLICK HERE for
forms and details!
-Boosters Info below and here contains more information on fundraising
opportunities happening now.
-Audition Workshop Day is being hosted by Albion College. This is a great
opportunity to help understand what is required of auditions for colleges.
Click Here for more info and thanks recent graduate Abby Bork for the information!
-TUBA CHRISTMAS IS HERE! - Tuba and Baritone Players should
click here and all sign-up to participate in the awesome event held in Zeeland.
-Mr. Wellfare will be out until Thanksgiving Break. If you have tried to
contact him please be patient. Mrs. Hollemans can answer any immediate questions.
Notes:
Rehearsals this week:
None
Performances/Events this week:
None
Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:
*December 1 - Caledonia Christmas Parade 5:00pm - 7:00pm (exact times TBA)
Interesting Links:
-Band Boosters-
Fundraising:
-Cookie Dough and Ham Sales will be taking place are taking place NOW!
Final Orders are due on Nov. 30. No Late Orders will be accepted.
-Amazon Smile is another great way to direct your dollars to Caledonia Bands!
Simply use https://smile.amazon.com on your computer or mobile browser and
your existing cart will be pulled in.  
Select a charity on the right panel and key in: Caledonia Bands 2000
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started.
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.
Operations/logistics:
-Trailer Lighting and other updates are slated to start after Christmas Break.
-New Covers for Percussion Instruments - are in the design stage.
Mr. Wellfare needs help sowing and deciding materials. Email Mr. Wellfare if
you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org


Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other
needs will be communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student
help will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15 schools
from across Michigan.
Functions/Hospitality:
-Sign-ups for ushers and other hospitality opportunities will be added to the calendar soon!
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Winterguard Information

Join us this Wednesday Nov. 14 from 6:00pm-9:00pm in the Band Room 
for our first Winterguard Meeting/Audition of the 2018-19 Season.  
There will be a brief parent meeting starting at 6:00pm followed by the practice. 

This is your chance to get all the information regarding the upcoming season 
and try out for this State Championship team!  

Please wear comfortable clothing that you can dance in.  All information 
regarding the season will be given out at this meeting including Calendars, 
Fees, Requirements, etc.


Please email Roy Graves with any questions: Rgraves87@gmail.com

Thanks,

Kyle Wellfare
Director of Bands
Caledonia High School
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MarchingBand: Announcements Week of November 12

Dear Marching Band Students and Parents,
Below are your announcements for the week of November 12.
-Congratulations Mr. Wellfare and family - Winston Robert Wellfare was
born on Oct. 31 at 1:16pm. Mom, Baby and Dad are all happy, healthy and
exhausted. Big brother Oliver is happy, excited and far far far from exhausted...
-Winterguard information will be emailed on Monday. Sorry about the delay.
-Mr. Wellfare will be out until Thanksgiving Break. If you have tried to contact
him please be patient. He hasn’t checked his email since Oct. 31.  Mrs. Hollemans
can answer any immediate questions.
-Cookie Dough and Ham sales start this week. More details soon.
Notes:
Rehearsals this week:
None
Performances/Events this week:
None
Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:
*December 1 - Caledonia Christmas Parade 5:00pm - 7:00pm (exact times TBA)
Interesting Links:


-Band Boosters-
Fundraising:
-Cookie Dough and Ham Sales will be taking place from Nov. 15 - Nov. 30.
This is a great way to stock-up for the holidays while supporting your individual
student and the program. More details coming soon.
-Scrip is a great way to earn money for your students account and for the band.
It really is easy, and the holidays are a perfect time to get started.
-SpartanNash Direct your Dollars is an easy way to help the program.  
Save those receipts and we earn Dollars - Click Here for more information.
Operations/logistics:
-Does anyone have experience working with neoprene or heavy canvas?
We are designing new waterproof covers for our mallet instruments and need
help. Email Mr. Wellfare if you can help us out: wellfarek@calschools.org
-Future Needs will be communicated soon as we continue construction and
modification of the Semi and our other trailers over the winter months.
-Planning for next year has already begun so be on the lookout for ways
you can get involved early
Special Events:
-Chili Cook-Off Jazz Night is coming on March 20. Auction items and other
needs will be communicated soon.
-MSBOA Jazz Festival will be hosted by CHS on March 14. Adult and student
help will be needed to help with this event and showcase our program to 15
schools from across Michigan.
Functions/Hospitality:
-Ushers and Greeters will be needed for our concerts as we start our indoor
season.
-The Uniform Team will be fitting uniforms on November 7 and 8 during 5th Macro.
Look for volunteer requests soon.
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