CalBands Marching Band Announcements: November 2022

Announcements Week of November 28

Here are your Marching Band Announcements for the week of November 28

I am so proud of all of our students! You all did an incredible job representing our Band, School and Community at Ford Field on Saturday. I know it is an experience I will never forget and I hope you feel the same way! THANK YOU as well to our awesome parents who helped make this entire season, including this trip, happen. I know I don’t say it enough, but you are all valued and appreciated!

And now for more!

This Week:

-Caledonia Christmas Parade! - SATURDAY - December 3 at 6pm - See below for details.

Looking Ahead:

December 13 - Winter Concert in the Peter V. Delille Fine Arts Center at CHS - 7:00pm

Reminders and General Announcements:

-Wreath Sale - Click Here to order your holiday wreaths! ONLY 17 LEFT!!! ORDER TODAY!

-Band Pictures are available - See previous email for details

-Hat Money - $10 can be turned in to band room mailbox (in envelope with name on it) or pay online via charms

-Remember to check the Calendar regularly! Click Here and bookmark or Sync it!

-Follow CalBands on Facebook @calbands and on Instagram @calmusicdept

ITINERARIES:

SATURDAY - Caledonia Christmas Parade!

5:00pm - Call time RTP in Band Room for quick rehearsal - final adjustments to decorations

5:20pm - March to Parade Staging

6:00pm - PARADE down Mainstreet Caledonia!

6:15pm - Parade ends at Village Hall - map

Students can get picked up at the end of the parade route and then bring their instruments back to the band room OR Walk back to the Band Room Via the trail

Uniform - Dress Warm, RED and WHITE Santa Hat (you can wear your own or one we provide), and LOTS OF LIGHTS and DECORATIONS (no glass)

Have a great week!

Ford Field Nov. 26 - Itinerary and Info

Here is the itinerary and other information for our Performance Saturday Nov. 26 at Ford Field.

Please read this information carefully and check links included if needed.

This event will be something that our students will remember for the rest of their lives and we are so excited to be able to participate!

For Parents attending here is a link to info from the MHSAA. The school has also posted information for parents on their social media regarding tickets, parking, etc for parents.

Itinerary:

7:30am - Call time at CHS Band Room for Run Through in Gym

8:00am - Load Semi

8:15am -Busses Arrive/Load instruments uniforms

8:30am - Depart CHS for Ford Field (with stop for bathroom and changing into uniform)

11:30am - arrive at ford field/unload

12:00pm - Line up for security Checks/enter stadium/set-up/Eat

1:00pm - Kick-off

3:15pm - Approximate game end

3:45pm - Approximate Departure for CHS (with stop for bathroom and changing out of uniform)

6:45pm - Approximate Arrival at CHS Unload

Uniforms:

-We will bring uniforms on the bus and will change on the bus when we get near Ford Field

-Remember your TALL BLACK SOCKS, Marching Shoes and Gloves

-Arrive in the morning dressed as if you were going to change in the band room for a home football game.

-Upon return at CHS we will inspect the uniform bags for correct hanging prior to students leaving

Food:

-Eat a good breakfast

-Section Leaders have been tasked with organizing lunch/dinner food for their section to eat on the bus and at our changing stops (sandwiches, easy to eat type food, etc).

-If you don’t hear anything from your section leader bring your own lunch/dinner type food on the bus.

-Bring Snacks and water for the Bus

-Students will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at ford field prior to the game.

-No outside food or water is allowed into ford field

What Students can Bring into Ford Field:

-Your Instrument

-Cellphone/earbuds/etc

-Wallet/Credit Cards/Etc

-Medically necessary Items (see link below for info)

If anyone would like a nice light read for your afternoon here is the official list of prohibited items. (short version - pretty much everything is prohibited including bags)

FAQ:

Q: Can I bring “blank” into ford field

A: See List (realizing answer is probably no)

Q: Should I ask Mr. Wellfare if “blank” is allowed

A: No - See List (realizing the answer is probably no)

Buying Things at Ford Field (food included):

Ford Field is Cashless. Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Prepaid Visa Cards can be used to pay for items. There are also Cash to Card Machines Available ($20 Minimum at each machine)

Here is a link to more information including a detailed list of accepted payment

Security Checks:

Prior to entering Ford Field Students will be going through a security check. This process will go quickly as students and chaperones will only be carrying their instrument, wallet, cell phone and medically needed items.

Instruments:

To Speed up the check in and loading process we will put our instruments in the storage under the charter busses. Front Ensemble and large equipment will go on the Semi.

Thank you for reading this far. I will send updates if there are any throughout the week.

Thanks!

Bus Sign-Up

We will be taking 2 charter busses to Ford Field on Saturday. Please Sign-Up for a bus.

Once you have signed-up you will not be able to switch busses.

Click Here to Sign-Up

FORD FIELD WAVER - IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

Please Read the information below and fill out this Waver. It only takes 30 seconds to complete, but is REQUIRED, so Please fill this out as soon as you see this message. If you do not fill this out you will NOT be allowed to perform.

Parent Volunteers will also be required to fill this out. We will only be allowed 10 Staff/volunteers/chaperones/nonstudents, etc. I will be contacting individuals later today.

In the School Affiliation section please enter “Caledonia Band”

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Per Ford Field’s policy, every adult & student that will be on the field at any point MUST have a waiver filled out. This includes all administration, coaches, players, cheerleaders, band members, etc. Parents must fill out for minors.

I have attached a link that EVERY SINGLE one of your band members and 10 chaperones needs to fill out in order to be on the field.

https://www.fordfield.com/fordfield

The form is pretty self explanatory, but in the School Affiliation section please enter: Caledonia Band

This will be the same for your chaperones also.

This needs to be completed by Monday at 3pm.

BIG Announcements Week of November 21 - READ

Here are your Marching Band Announcements for the week of November 21

On to FINALS! We will be playing Bellevile this Saturday November 26 at 1pm at FORD FIELD! (INDOORS! In case you didn’t know that already)

There are also MANY More details that will be involved with this performance. So please pay close attention to all communication this week. I am also sure I don’t have the answers to most questions yet, but I will by Monday. Please be patient.

This is an exciting event for our entire school and we will be able to perform on the Field! Because This is such an awesome opportunity we are hoping all of our band members will be able to attend!

I am assuming everyone will be going unless I hear otherwise. WE MUST KNOW by Monday at 2pm if you are NOT able to attend. Please email Mr. Wellfare if you cannot attend.

This Week:

-Playoff Football Game - SATURDAY - November 26 at 1pm - Full Details early this week.

Reminders and General Announcements:

-Band Pictures are available - See previous email for details

-Hat Money - $10 can be turned in to band room mailbox (in envelope with name on it) or pay online via charms

-Wreath Sale - Click Here to order your holiday wreaths! While supplies last!

-Remember to check the Calendar regularly! Click Here and bookmark or Sync it!

-Follow CalBands on Facebook @calbands and on Instagram @calmusicdept

ITINERARIES:

SATURDAY - FINALS FOOTBALL VS. BELLEVILLE at FORD FIELD ITINERARY:

1:00pm - Kick-off

MORE DETAILS SOON

Wreath Sale!

We have 21 wreaths left!! Once they are gone they are gone! See below for details sent previously and link to order.

PICK-UP Will be on Monday December 5 from 2:30-6:00 outside the High School Band Room. Here is a Map to the exact location at CHS.

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Our Annual Wreath Sale has returned!! Handmade in Rockford MI by Hart Tree farm, these 22-24” wreaths are made from Farm Fresh Douglas Fir. ALL ITEMS ARE UNDECORATED ready for you to match your décor. LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE! Once wreaths are sold out we cannot order more, so get yours today! Students are credited $4 per wreath sold to their band account!

CLICK HERE FOR THE CAL BANDS STORE

Have a great day!

Kyle Wellfare

Director of Bands

Caledonia High School

Email: wellfarek@calschools.org

Saturday Football Itinerary

Below is the itinerary for the Saturday, November 19 playoff Football game vs. Clarkston at DEWITT HS.

We are all set for volunteers, but here is the link anyway: Please click here to help

IMPORTANT: Please BRING A LUNCH to Eat! The Concessions stands at DeWitt have already been winterized so concessions will be very limited. Please do not plan on meal worthy food being available for purchase.

I am assuming everyone is able to participate unless I hear otherwise. Please email me by 2PM on Friday if there are any conflicts so that I can plan appropriately.

Uniform Info - We will not be wearing uniforms. DRESS WARM - DRESS WARM - DRESS WARM!

Suggestions: Multiple layers of pants, long johns, legging, Thick socks, gloves, winter hats, HAND WARMERS, FOOT WARMERS. Whatever the theme of the game happens to be….DRESS WARM!

Itinerary:

10:15am - Call Time - BE DRESSED WARM

10:35am - Busses Arrive for Loading

10:45am - Busses Depart for Dewitt

11:45pm - Arrive DeWitt/Unload

1:00pm - Kick-Off

3:30pm - Approximate Departure for CHS

4:30pm - Approximate Arrival at CHS/Unload

4:45pm - Approximate pick-up

Thanks and DRESS WARM!

MarchingBand: Saturday Game Location Change

Dear Marching Band Families,

The location for our Saturday November 19 Play-off Game Vs. Clarkston has changed to DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL.

Once I change and reconfirm other details I will send a detailed travel itinerary.

Thanks,

Kyle Wellfare

Director of Bands

Caledonia High School

Email: Wellfarek@calschools.org

Announcements Week of November 14

Here are your Marching Band Announcements for the week of November 14

On to Semi-Finals! We will be playing Clarkston this Saturday November 19 at 1pm at East Lansing High School.

This Week:

-Playoff Football Game - SATURDAY - November 19 at 1pm - Full Details early this week.

Reminders and General Announcements:

-Band Pictures are available - See previous email for details

-Hat Money - $10 can be turned in to band room mailbox (in envelope with name on it) or pay online via charms

-Wreath Sale - Click Here to order your holiday wreaths! While supplies last!

-Remember to check the Calendar regularly! Click Here and bookmark or Sync it!

-Follow CalBands on Facebook @calbands and on Instagram @calmusicdept

ITINERARIES:

SATURDAY - PLAYOFF FOOTBALL VS. CLARKSTON at East Lansing ITINERARY:

1:00pm - Kick-off

MORE DETAILS SOON

Have a great week!

Pictures

MarchingBand: Pictures Link Dear Marching Band Families, The link in the previous email for pictures did not work. I apologize for the inconvenience. I will send a new link as soon as I get it. Thanks, Kyle Wellfare Director of Bands Caledonia High School

Marching Band Pictures

Below are the instructions from Christina Tell Photography for ordering Band Pictures that were taken earlier in the season. Please contact Christina directly if you have any questions. Her contact information can be found in her message below.

Thanks,

Kyle Wellfare

Director of Bands

Caledonia High School

Email: wellfarek@calschools.org

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Here is the gallery link

https://christinatellphotography.shootproof.com/CHSMarchingBandPrehistoric2022

To enter the gallery - You will enter your email address and then enter the password: CHSMB2022GoScots

The Gallery will be available to view and to order prints from until November 30,2022 - after that, the album will be archived. Please make all orders before that date.

The Gallery is sorted by Sections - when you enter, you will see each section to look through for your child or group. Click on the group that you would like to view. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the entire group picture in the stands - as there was no availability to get the picture without football happening at the same time. So the only groups will be individual sections.

Click on the group you would like to view. You can scroll in the album to find your student - and can click on the star or “Favorite” on the photo so that you can see what images you liked best. To order, click on the photo that you would like to purchase and select “Buy Photo” (either by adding it to the cart icon or selecting “Buy Photo” in the upper right corner.

Here you will select the size of the print that you want and then the quantity of that print that you want.

Here’s also where you can “Edit Crop” (adjust the image by cropping in to a certain area of the image).

Please look at the “Crop” when placing the order - to make sure the part of the image that you want to see is in the image box that shows on the screen when ordering. I will double check all crops - but can not guarantee that I will catch an error.

Once complete, Click “Add to Cart” in the bottom right corner.

From here - you can either View Cart and check out - or buy another item -

You can “x” out of any photo to close it or click “Back to Gallery” on the left side of the screen to get back either to the album that you were in, or go back further to select a different album.

When you are ready to purchase you can click on the “Cart” icon at the top of the page. You will review your cart for accuracy - including checking the “crop” of your image, to make sure that the area you want to be printed on the photo is selected inside the crop. You can also add comments if needed.

Continue to “Checkout”

You will need to complete the required contact information and payment - you can either pay online through the site - or send payment for the invoice directly to me via VENMO @Christina-Tell.

Christina Tell

account.venmo.com

Here, you can also send a note to my studio if you need to clarify something on the order (Add note to studio).

Prints will not be ordered until full payment is received.

I will bulk order prints once the gallery/ordering window is closed - so that there isn’t a shipping cost to you. Once I receive them, I will package them for you and leave them in the band room, labeled with your student’s name.

If there are other sizes/products that you are interested in, please let me know and I will get that added as well. I can be reached at christina@christinatell.com

Saturday Reminder and Update!

Below is the itinerary for the Saturday, November 12 playoff Football game vs. Grand Ledge at East Kentwood and a uniform update.

We will need volunteers: Please click here to help (1 parent on each bus!). If you signed up to help with uniform return you are off the hook, as we are not going to be wearing uniforms (see below)

Please eat before you come and bring food/snacks with you to eat in the stands.

I am assuming everyone is able to participate unless I hear otherwise. Please email me by Friday if there are any conflicts so that I can plan appropriately.

Uniform Info - We will not be wearing uniforms, but will be wearing our CalBands Hats. Dress Warm. Remember that even if you step outside and think it is fine you will be outdoors for several hours…you will get cold, so dress in layers. The Theme of the game is “Ski/Winter out” so that should help you with your decisions to dress warm!

Itinerary:

11:15am - Call Time - Arrive get into Uniform

11:35am - Busses Arrive for Loading

11:45am - Busses Depart for EK

12:00pm - Arrive EK/Unload

1:00pm - Kick-Off

3:30pm - Approximate Departure for CHS

3:45pm - Approximate Arrival at CHS/Change/Unload

4:00pm - Approximate pick-up

Playoff Football Vs. Grand Ledge at EK Itinerary

Below is the itinerary for the Saturday, November 12 playoff Football game vs. Grand Ledge at East Kentwood.

We will need volunteers: Please click here to help (1 parent on each bus!)

Please eat before you come and bring food/snacks with you to eat in the stands.

I am assuming everyone is able to participate unless I hear otherwise. Please email me by Friday if there are any conflicts so that I can plan appropriate

Itinerary:

11:15am - Call Time - Arrive get into Uniform

11:35am - Busses Arrive for Loading

11:45am - Busses Depart for EK

12:00pm - Arrive EK/Unload

1:00pm - Kick-Off

3:30pm - Approximate Departure for CHS

3:45pm - Approximate Arrival at CHS/Change/Unload

4:00pm - Approximate pick-up

Announcements Week of November 7

Here are your Marching Band Announcements for the week of November 7

Wow, what a game last week! We will be playing Grand Ledge this Saturday November 12 as the Home team at East Kentwood Stadium at 1pm.

This Week:

-Playoff Football Game - SATURDAY - November 12 at 1pm - Similar Itinerary to our last saturday game. Will finalize details on Monday.

-Concert Formal Uniform Fittings (during class) - Upperclassmen make sure you try on your tuxes and dresses to make sure they still fit.

Reminders and General Announcements:

-Hat Money - $10 can be turned in to band room mailbox (in envelope with name on it) or pay online via charms

-Wreath Sale - Click Here to order your holiday wreaths! While supplies last!

-Fall Play - We have many band students involved in our Fall Play “The Lost Rats” Make sure you support this amazing production Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm in the FAC.