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Parade Week Update #2

Some last minute reminders and details... Heart of Ohio U.S.A. Days Parade:  Is this Saturday, June 22nd .  (Details below) 1)  We will load the band trailer between 10:00 and 10:30 AM 2)  Parade step-off is at 11:00 AM  ( Khakis, red band polos & white sneakers ) 3)  Who should be participating?  Answer:   If you are a 2019 - 20 marching band member and are in town on parade day then you should be marching!  "IF" you are NOT in town, are on vacation, at camp or involved in an athletic activity during the time of the parade then we should have received an e-mail from home to that effect .  We really need to know "who" we will have marching! 4)  In-coming freshmen and new members are welcome ( and encouraged ) to participate in the parade although they are "technically" not bound to marching band until band camp begins, it would be a great experience learning to march now! Friday (June 21st) Marching Band Practice:  Is from 5:00 - 8:00

Parade Week Update...

Announcements: Final Drum Line & Pit Practice:  This Tuesday evening ( June 18th ) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM .  We will learn and review the cadences and go over all the songs for the parade.  If you are unable to attend PLEASE shoot Mr. D. an e-mail!!! Marching Band Practice (Everybody) - This Friday, June 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 PM .  New members are invited and encouraged to attend.  We are currently awaiting arrival of our new flip books and hope to have them ready for you by Friday.  If not, we'll improvise!  New band polo shirt distribution will be on Friday right after the marching band practice. Marching Band Fees / Orders:  Are due no later than this Saturday after the parade.  After the parade there will be no marching band staff members available to order your things or accept your paperwork or payments until 2 days before band camp! Heart of Ohio U.S.A. Days Parade (and performance) is this Saturday morning, June 22nd .   We will load the band trailer betwe
June Update... Drumline and Pit Percussion:  We have just 2 important practices until the USA Days Parade!  We need you tonight (Tues. June 11th - 7 - 8:30 PM) and next week (Tues. June 18th - 7 - 8:30 PM) .  Next week we're doing all the music for the parade and the little show we put on in the park.  If you're in town PLEASE be there! Next Full Marching Band Practice:   Friday, June 21st - 5:00 - 8:00 PM .  All music for the following day's USA Days Parade .  NEW FLIP BOOKS TO BE DISTRIBUTED!  If you haven't turned in last years please do so NOW! Heart of Ohio U.S.A. Days Parade:  Saturday, June 22nd, 2019  (Band polos, khakis and white sneeks)  New members and incoming freshmen welcome and encouraged to participate!  We'll have your polos when you show up at practice on Friday! Marching Band Paperwork and Fees:  Are due no later than Saturday, June 22nd (preferably Friday, June 21st).  After the 22nd nobody (band staff) will be available unti