Falls Band Beat. High School Corner. Dates to remember: In this issue: All-City Band Concert

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1 All-City Band Concert, 6:30 p.m. (students), 7 p.m. (audience), Winter 2018 A Tradition of Pride and Excellence through Music Dates to remember: Jan. 16 IMP meeting, 7 p.m., CFHS band room Jan. 17 All-City Band Concert, 6:30 p.m. (students), 7 p.m. (audience), CFHS An Evening of Jazz, doors open at 6 p.m., CFHS Cafeteria followed by CFHS March 9 March 15 All-City Percussion Concert, 7 p.m., CFHS In this issue: Marching Band IMP President Uniform Pillows High School Corner All-City Band Concert For the All-City Band Concert on Jan. 17, the call time for all students is 6:30 p.m. at CFHS. Bolich Middle School students should report to the cafeteria, Roberts Middle School students to the library, and CFHS students will report to the band hallway to change before making their way to the gym. 2 xxxwe ask that all audience members remain for the entire concert. There will be many band students and families in 3 6,6 attendance, so your patience at this event will be much 3 xxx appreciated. ipad Raffle 4 xxx Mark Your Calendars 5 xxxpep Band Pep Band is open to all current members of the CFHS band program. Call time is 6:30 p.m. for the following dates: Friday, Jan. 19 Friday, Feb Courtney Lambert For Cuyahoga Falls instrumental students in grades 6-12

2 Attention Seniors! It s time to start thinking about scholarships. The IMP and Alumni Band are pleased to be able to award several scholarships to deserving band seniors who are seeking higher education. All seniors who have participated in band all four years of high school are eligible and encouraged to apply. The application process consists of a written application followed by an interview. Scholarship applications will be passed out to seniors in mid- March, interviews will be conducted in mid-april, and scholarship recipients will be announced at the Spring Concert on April 25. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about IMP scholarships at (home), (cell), or mbalspaugh@gmail.com --Mary Beth Alspaugh IMP will host a jazz dinner on Friday, March 9, with doors opening at 6 p.m. in the CFHS Cafeteria. A catered dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. Performing groups include: Roberts Jazz Band, Bolich Jazz Band, 7 O Clock Jazz Ensemble, and the Gold Tones. Marching Band Dates for 2018 ALL members of the 2017 Tiger Band should plan to march in the Memorial Day Parade, including graduating seniors. ALL current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and eighth graders hoping to be in the 2018 Tiger Band should plan to attend the full week of Training Band. Tuesday, April 17 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Meeting for 8 th graders and parents (Mandatory) 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Organizational meeting for returning members and parents (Mandatory) May 1 May 8 May 15 Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Parade (ALL a.m. Members) Tuesday, May 29 Training Band (Mandatory for All Friday, June 1 8 a.m. 12 p.m. Potential 2018 Members) 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Drumline Only (Mandatory for Drumline Members) Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3 - Sunday, July 15 Relay for Life No Band Activities Monday, July 16 Band camp (Mandatory for all Tuesday, Aug Members) --Mark Bowers 2

3 Pillow Talk CFHS Marching Tiger Band uniform pillow sales continue on Jan. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. before the All-City Band Concert. These fun and unique pillows come in two different styles, which are as follows: Pillow A: $75. This unique pillow was created using the CF logo from the converter and the gold stripe from the uniform pants. Pillow B: $50. This fun pillow was created from the marching and concert band jacket and the gold stripe from the uniform pants. Shakos with their plumes will also be on sale for $5. All pillows were dry cleaned before they were assembled, but will have some character from their years in use. The size may vary slightly, but they are about 14 inches by 14 inches. Cash or checks made payable to the IMP will be accepted. All proceeds will go toward the uniform fund to build inventory to fit future members. --Terri Criss and Kathy Emnett A word from our president Hello band family! I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a great New Year! December brought us wonderful holiday concerts and an amazing Gold Tones concert at the Cuyahoga Falls Library. Awesome job to all of our Cuyahoga Falls bands! As we move into the new year, there are many great activities, concerts, and fundraisers. We will resume our monthly IMP meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. The All- City Band Concert will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 17. This is also the night that we will draw the winner of our ipad raffle. Tickets will be coming home as soon as school is open. The cold weather and ice have put this fundraiser, that benefits the general fund for all instrumental music students, very behind! The students will only have a little over a week to sell, sell, sell. We need everyone s help to make this fundraiser a huge success! January also will be our high school solo and ensemble competition. It is a great opportunity to hear some of our amazing musicians in a smaller and intimate setting. Since this is an OMEA adjudicated event, no video, audio, or photos can be taken during performances and once doors close, they cannot allow spectators in or out. These are the OMEA guidelines. March 2 will be our large group OMEA event hosted at our own high school. Please watch for information about volunteering for that day. We will need lots of help to make it a success! Also, we will host a new fundraiser, An Evening of Jazz, on March 9. Watch for information on this event. It will be a great night! Finally, the All-City Percussion concert will be on March 15. April will bring our end-of-year concerts and awards, along with voting for new IMP board members for next year and sign-ups for chair positions. We have many parents that have held key positions and do an amazing job, but their children are graduating, and they will be moving on. Please, consider becoming more active and possibly chairing an event or fundraiser. It takes many hands to keep this program running well, and we can find a spot for anyone Continued on page 4 3

4 Fall IMP Officers Kalli Alvis, President Therese Dunphy, 1st Vice President Mark Bowers, 2nd Vice President Sue Souders, Treasurer Susan Spinner, Secretary Last chance to turn in Acme receipts Be sure to turn in your Acme receipts. The last date to submit them is Feb. 1. You can turn in receipts at any band room. Or, you can turn them into me at the All-City Concert or the January IMP meeting. --Kathy Emnett who would like to join us, no matter how much or little time you are able to contribute. It is also a great way to get to know other crazy band parents and make some awesome new friends! The beginning of this year has flown by, and I am sure that the second half will be no different. Thank you to all you do for IMP and our district s instrumental music program and as always, GO BAND! --Kalli Alvis Watch for ipad Raffle tickets Would you like to win an ipad? How about four tickets to see the Cavaliers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Feb. 7? Or even $100 cash? Now is your chance! The band kids were each given an envelope with 10 raffle tickets. The tickets cost $5 each, and folks can pay by cash or a check made out to the IMP. The winners will be drawn at the All-City Band Concert on Wednesday, Jan. 17. They need not be present to win. Make sure you ask your kids where these tickets are! The money, as well as any unsold tickets, should be returned to school on Tuesday, Jan. 16. I realize this doesn t give us a lot of time (thanks to Mother Nature), but I know we can sell them all! The money from this raffle will benefit ALL band kids in our district. If you have any questions, don t hesitate to ask! Call or text me at Laura Troyer

5 Band Director Directory Mrs. Jennifer Culver Department Chair, Fall Concert Band, Black Band, Gold Band, Music Theory, Music History, Adaptive Music Appreciation , x Mr. Dustin Harris Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Gold Band, Pit Orchestra, Pep Band , x Ms. Courtney Lambert Marching Band, Freshmen Band, 7:00 Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble , x Mrs. Amy Bertleff Bolich Middle School , x Mr. Jim Lang Roberts Middle School, Gold Tones Jazz Orchestra , x Mark Your Calendars! The following is the list of required performances for CFHS Concert Bands. Wednesday, Jan. 17 All-City Band Concert 7 p.m. All Bands in the Cuyahoga Falls District Saturday, Jan. 27 OMEA High School Solo & Ensemble 8 a.m.-4 p.m. All High School Band Students Specific Times TBA, Firestone High School Wednesday, Feb. 14 Pre-Contest Clinic Night #1 6-9 p.m. Symphonic and Black Bands, Thursday, Feb. 15 Pre-Contest Clinic Night #2 6-9 p.m. Gold and Freshmen Bands, Thursday, Feb. 22 Bolich Winter Concert w/guest Clinician 7 p.m. Bolich 7 th & 8 th Grade Bands, Bolich Jazz Band Bolich Middle School Friday, March 2 OMEA High School Large Group 2:40-11 p.m. All High School Bands Specific Time TBA, Friday, March 9 All-District Jazz Dinner 6 p.m. All Middle School & High School Jazz Bands CFHS Cafeteria Wednesday, March 14 All-City Percussion Dress Rehearsal 6-9 p.m. High School Percussion Only, Thursday, March 15 All-City Percussion Concert 7 p.m. All Percussion, Districtwide, Saturday, April 7 OMEA Middle School Solo & Ensemble 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Select Individuals & Groups Specific Times TBA, Stanton Middle School Monday, April 23, 7 p.m Tuesday, April 24,7 p.m. Bolich Middle School Spring Concert All Bolich Band Students, Roberts Middle School Spring Concert All Roberts Band Students, Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. CFHS Spring Concert & Awards All High School Bands Students, Friday, April 27 or Saturday, April 28 Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, 7 p.m. Monday, May 28, 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 29- Friday, June 1, 8 a.m.-noon OMEA High School State Contest Specific Time TBA, Glenoak High School Musical Horizons/Pops Gold Tones & CFHS Choirs, Memorial Day Parade (All 2017 Marching Band Members) Training Band All Potential 2018 Marching Band Members