Announcements Week of November 1

Wow, it’s already November, and we are in the Playoffs!

-Football Friday - It’s exciting to be back in the post season with another Home play-off football game this Friday, November 5!  It appears that our “home” location is Grandville HS, so a travel itinerary and volunteer needs will be posted early in the week once details have been worked out.  

-Wreath Sale - Our holiday Wreath sale is happening now.  Supplies are limited so order your beautiful wreath now!  Click Here to Order.  Orders will be available for pick-up on November 18 from 2:30-6:30. If you are available to help with distribution please click here to sign-up.

-Adult Volunteers for GR Beer, Wine and Food Show - Click Here for details/sign-up This is a good opportunity for us to raise funds for the band!  5:15-10:15 on Friday November 19.  

-MS Band Polos - Remember the purple Middle School Band Polos?  If you have one that is in good condition and will never wear again please consider donating it back to us so we can make sure everyone at the MS has a shirt regardless of their financial situation.  They can be dropped off in the HS Band Room. 

Notes:

Rehearsals this week:

None

Performances/Events this week:

Nov 5 - Home Football game 5:45-9:45(approx)

Upcoming Performances*/Rehearsals/Events:

Click Here to see the full calendar. 

If charms asks for a school code it is: caledoniaband

Click link above for calendar.

Interesting Links:

www.caledoniabands.com

Facebook: @caledoniabands

Twitter: @caledoniabands

Instagram: @calmusicdept

News Archive

Volunteers for Today!

We are still in need of volunteers to help with uniform collection for this evening after the game. Please consider helping.  

Click Here to Sign-Up

Unique/Fun Volunteer Opportunity

We have been offered a volunteer opportunity at the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival.  We have been asked to provide a minimum of 20 Adult volunteers to be “ alcohol sample pourers” on Friday November 19 from 5:15-10:15.  If we get more than 20 volunteers that is okay, they will just pay us more!  We are asking for parent volunteers only because of the 18+ age requirement.

Please sign-up by Nov. 1 if you are interested.  

Volunteering has its PERKS!

Besides the ‘good feeling’ you get from volunteering, enjoy (1) one of these added benefits:

(1) Festival T-Shirt (while supplies last)

(1) Festival Growler (while supplies last)

(1) $10 Celebration Cinema Gift Card and 1 complimentary Popcorn Voucher

(2) Admission Tickets to attend a 2022 ShowSpan Event* at DeVos Place (For shows January-March, 2022; visit: showspan.com for list of events)

 

HOW TO SIGN-UP

Sign up via this link:  SIGN UP

-Make sure you select “alcohol sample pourer” YOU MUST SELECT THE FRIDAY TIME SLOT.  All the other time slots appear, but ONLY SELECT FRIDAY.

-Also select our group name “Caledonia Bands" from the drop down menu

 

Thank You for your consideration

Game Day Itinerary October 29 vs. BC

Here is the minute by minute for our first play-off game this Friday October 29 at HOME vs. Byron Center!  

Please note that this Friday is a half-day of school.  Students will not be allowed to stay after school until the game.  The Band Room will reopen at 4:15 for anyone who wants to arrive early.

Volunteers:

We need volunteers for uniforms and pit crew. Click below to sign-up.

Volunteer Sign-Up Click Here

*If charms asks for a school code it is “caledoniaband”

Itinerary:

4:15pm - Band Room Opens

4:30pm - Drumline Warm-Ups/ColorGuard Warm-Ups

5:00pm - Uniform Room Opens for changing

5:45pm - RTP (ready to play) in Full Uniform

6:30pm - March to Stadium

6:53pm - Pre-Game Performance

7:00pm - Kick-Off

9:15pm - Approximate game end and march back to school

9:45pm - Approximate Pick-Up

Uniform:

Full Uniform.  

Don’t forget Full Length black socks (no logos or stripes)

IT WILL BE COLD/RAINY - We will wear the raincoats if needed, but it is advisable for students to layer under their uniform.  Students may also bring gloves to wear in the stands to keep their hands warm.  Hand and Feet warmers are also a good idea.