A Newsletter of Henry Clay Band News April 2010 Blue Devil Band Dates April 12-7p Area Concert (Gym) 13-4-6p Wind Ensemble 13-7p New Member Orientation 14-3:45-5:45p Steel Band 15-4-6p Concert Band 16-KMEA Concert Band Festival 17-HC Prom 19-CATS Testing Begins 19-7p-Booster Meeting 19-6-8p Marching Perc. Training 20-4-6p Drum Major Training 21-3:45-5:45p Steel Band 26-6-8p Marching Perc. Training 27-4-6p Drum Major Training 28-3:45-5:45p Steel Band 30-CATS Testing Ends May 3, 10 & 17 6-8p Marc. Perc. Tra. 4-4-6p Drum Major Training 5, 12 & 19-3:45-5:45p Steel Band 6-7p Chamber Concert (Band Room) 8-Northern Kentucky Jazz Festival 11-4p Drum Major Auditions 12-4p Leadership Interviews 14-UK Big Band Blast (Time TBA) 15 Senior Cookout 17-4-6p Wind Ensemble 17-7p Booster Meeting 18 No School 20-4-6p Concert Band 21-6p Pops Concert (Gym) 24-6p Band Banquet (Immanuel) 25-4-6p Graduation Rehearsal June 1-4-6p Graduation Rehearsal 3 Last Day of School 4-1p HC Graduation (Band Performs) * See Charms online for more info Director s Desk Bill Kite Dear Students and Families, I hope you had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! We are back to work now on a very busy concert season! Thank you for a great attendance for last night s KMEA Festival Preview Concert. Both bands performed very well and I am looking forward to their festival performances next Friday evening at Scott County HS. Please see the calendar to the left, on the website and on last night s concert program for rehearsal and performance dates from now through the end of school. We will have a full and fun remainder of the concert season if all students come to class, rehearsals and concerts practiced and ready to perform at high standards. Please try to attend this Monday night s Area Concert to support local middle school bands as well as our HC Band. The concert is a past tradition we have restored to encourage the relationship of local middle and high school music programs and help middle school students make the transition to high school band easier. Also please attend the New Member Orientation to help potential incoming students and families see an energetic and excited band family and program. We will be speaking to the students and parents about the HC Band program, have our students meet incoming students and answer questions, and acquaint parents with the HC Band Booster organization. The calendar is full of wonderful HC Band events that are briefly described on page 10 of this newsletter. We look forward to the remainder of the concert season and the celebration of our seniors as we honor them in this newsletter and at the HC Band Banquet on Monday, May 24 at Immanuel Baptist Church. As always, thank you for your time and efforts! Please call or email me for any questions. Sincerely, Bill Kite, Director of Bands, HCHS william.kite@fayette.kyschools.us or 381-3441
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 2 of 12 President s Pen HC Band Booster Co-Presidents Dear Band Family, As we continue in a busy season of concerts and other performances for our ensembles, April seems like a good time to say thank you! We often use this space to thank our directors for their tireless work and dedication to our children- and we hope every parent will let Mr. Kite and Mr. Bayerle know how much you appreciate all they do. We also try to thank our parent volunteers as often as we can. There are so many people who work year-round to make our booster and band program great! These include our board members, everyone who helps with fundraisers and serve as chaperones and all who find ways to support the band. None of what we see week in, week out with the band classes, concerts and marching band season would be possible without these family members! This month, we d also like to thank the students themselves! To each one of you who dedicates class time, early morning or after-school hours for extra classes, rehearsals, concerts, as well as the many hours spent in the summer and fall for the marchers, we offer our gratitude and continued support! Your dedication to playing your instrument as well as you can and working as a team for the good of the entire HCHS Band program is phenomenal! Good luck to each of our students in the rest of the school year and remember to let your parents and other family members know you appreciate what they do for you! We re all looking forward to the remaining concerts and the grand finale, the Spring Band Banquet on May 24th! Kathy and Scott Riley Co-Presidents, kathy.riley523@gmail.com The HC Band Boosters Need You! We still have FOUR crucial positions to fill: Vice President, Treasurer, Co-Treasurer and Equipment Chair. The Vice-President(s) assists the president and helps with various committees. It is basically a year of learning the details of the Booster organization in preparation for becoming president the following year. The Treasurer handles the deposits and writes checks for band expenses with the exception of Bingo. Our records are currently in Quick Books, which is a pretty easy system to use. Our current treasurer, Geni Osborn, will be available to train the new treasurer and help next year with any questions that come up. Experience or training in accounting is NOT necessary! The Co-Treasurer handles the Bingo financial record keeping and check-writing. There are forms to fill out each week and quarterly reports to file with the Department of Charitable Gaming. Jerry Peavler has done a great job this year to build on the work of past co-treasurers to make this job as streamlined as possible. The Equipment Chair is the Pit Crew leader during marching season and assists in getting equipment (mostly percussion) to concert sites later in the season. This position involves making sure there are enough pit crew workers for football game half time performances and competitions, as well as communicating with the truck driver about dates, times and locations of competitions. We must fill these positions to function as a booster organization next year!! Please consider filling one of these vital positions by calling Kathy Riley at Kathy.riley523@gmail.com or one of the Nominating Committee members: Stacy Hunt at dsmhunt@insightbb.com, Lisa Bush at mlnb1@yahoo.com, Kathy Edwards at kathyandrussell@hotmail.com, Michelle Morris at mkmorkan@yahoo.comor or Stephanie Baldwin at kybaldwin@windstream.net.
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 3 of 12 Bingo Don t forget that even though we re entering the last eight weeks of the school year, bingo fundraising continues throughout the school year AND summer. However, for bingo to continue, we MUST fill several key positions, including some, which will be vacated at the end of May. Open positions include co-treasurer, bingo callers, counter workers, and inventory workers. (See last month s newsletter for descriptions of the positions.) As always, we also need 10-12 volunteer pull tab sellers each Saturday evening if at all possible, please sign up by Thursday of any given week. Remember, bingo and other fundraising proceeds benefit ALL students who participate in one or more band programs. If bingo ends for lack of adult involvement, ALL of our wallets will be dramatically impacted by the resulting out-of-pocket cost increases at all levels of band involvement. Volunteering to help with bingo can be a great way to meet other parents and students please join us now, so that you can be trained in your new role before the senior parents leave! If you don t already have a major, ongoing HCBB fundraising role, step up to do your share!!! For more information, contact: Lee Kemp at 338-8033 or kempinsurance@windstream.net; Jean O Daniel at 388-4286 or jean.odaniel@insightbb.com; or Diane Bradley at 948-1654 or scrabrose@windstream.net. Thank you. Urgent Need for Assistance Approximately half of the proposed HC Band budget for 2010-2011 is expected to come from Bingo ($50,000). In order for this fundraiser to continue, the Co-Treasurer position must be filled by April 19th when the Board meets to elect officers. The Co-Treasurer is responsible for filling out weekly forms based on information the Bingo workers provide, as well as quarterly reports. This person also writes checks and reconciles the Bingo account, with the supervision of the treasurer and presidents. This position does not require accounting expertise, just a willingness to learn the ropes from our current Co-Treasurer and an ability to use or learn to use Excel spreadsheets. We MUST fill this position in order for Bingo and the band to continue operating as we have been. Please contact one of us if you are able to help with this position. Kathy and Scott Riley, kathy.riley523@gmail.com or 16scottr@insightbb.com
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 4 of 12 HC BAND CHARMS ONLINE SYSTEM Henry Clay Band Newsletter Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Road Lexington, KY 40502 Phone: 859-381-3441 Editor: Amy Polk amypolk@insightbb.com E-Mail: henryclayband@gmail.com Website: henryclayband.org Mr. Bayerle is in the process of updating the HCB Charms system to make it more user-friendly and efficient for directors, students and families. Updates will be presented as available. In the meantime, you can continue to keep us up-to-date with the latest student and parent information, students can use the metronome and tuner features and even use the Charms recording studio. To login follow these easy steps: 1. Go to www.charmsoffice.com (or click on the link on the HCHS band website top banner) 2. Enter hclayhsband under the pink Parent/Student Login. 3. Enter your student s 6-digit birthday (mmddyy) as the Student ID/Password (you may change the password once inside the program. 4. If you have difficulty accessing your student s information, please contact Mr. Bayerle at: jeffrey.bayerle@fayette.kyschools.us. Please include your student s birth date in your email message. Or you can call at 381-3423, ext. 3307. Spring Flower Sale Order forms for the Spring Flower Sale have currently been sent home with the students, and will also be on the band website. There will be some different varieties this year. Order forms will be due on Friday, April 23, with flower delivery/pickup at the HC gym entrance on Wednesday, May 5. APRIL HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Clay Caylor Kristin Darland David Do Lisa Grossman Chelsea Martin Mary Mays Emily McLendon Kristin Pinkston You Sugimura Annie Summers NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 7PM HC BAND ROOM Please be sure to invite anyone considering the HC Band program, including incoming and current students of Henry Clay High School and their parents/families!
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 5 of 12 2010 SENIOR PROFILES Sarah Stevens has participated as a flute and piccolo player in the HC Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Marching Band. She has been selected to play in the All-State, All-District, and MSU Bands and has received Distinguished solo ratings at the KMEA Solo and Ensembles event. Sarah is involved with several clubs at HC including the Cultural Club, Animal Rights Club, and Beta Club. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fantasy books, experimenting with crafts, and hanging out with friends. Sarah plans to continue playing flute during college as well as learning how to play the ukulele. She has immensely enjoyed her four years in the HC Band program and encourages students to both join and stick with it. At this time, Sarah remains undecided in her college and career plans. Andy Jacobs currently plays tuba in the HC Wind Ensemble and has marched sousaphone all four years in the HCMB. He also plays trombone in the HC Jazz and Lab Bands and this past year started playing baritone in Concert Band. He has also enjoyed being in the HC Steel Band all four years. He loves band so much that he has decided to pursue a degree in Music Education from the University of Kentucky. Andy has been selected to the KMEA All-District Honors Band three years, and has also participated in the MSU Honors Clinic, Asbury All-Star Band Clinic and the UK High School Honors Band. In addition, he is captain of the HC Ultimate Frisbee team. Andy would like to thank Mr. Kite, Mr. Bayerle, Mr. White, Mr. Chamberlain, and Chris Bettler. He believes that HC s band program is a lifechanging experience and everyone should do it and live it up to its fullest. He has no regrets about band and hopes the HC Band legacy lives on. WHO ARE WE?!?!? LB (Low Brass)!!! Kerr Beebe has participated in the HC Band all four of his years at Henry Clay High School. He has participated with the HC Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Lab Band all four years and was also in the Concert Band his freshman and sophomore years. In his senior year of high school he participated with the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra Jazz Orchestra (CKYOJO). Kerr plans to go to Western Kentucky University next fall and plans to continue some sort of music study there, but doesn't know what yet.
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 6 of 12 2010 SENIOR PROFILES Alex Morris is a percussionist and has been a part of the HC Marching Band, Steel Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble for four years. Drumming and music have been a part of Alex s life since he was nine years old, when he played in an Orff ensemble in elementary school. Throughout his band years, Alex has participated in Solo and Ensemble contests, with many Distinguished ratings; and also was selected to play with the KMEA All-District Honor Band and MSU Honor Band. In addition to drumming at HCHS, he played vibes with the Tates Creek Indoor Percussion Ensemble his junior year, where they placed 3 rd overall in the WGI Championships. In the last several years, Alex has also taking up writing music as well. Alex plans to pursue chemistry at either UK or Butler University in the fall. Whichever school he attends he will continue to play percussion. He can t stop drummin! Kara Shirey has participated in the HC Wind Ensemble for three years, attending the Bands of America Festival her sophomore year. She has been a member of the HC Marching Band all four years, and was a mellophone soloist in the 2009 With One Voice show. Kara has been selected to the Asbury Clinic her junior and senior years; the MSU Band Clinic her junior and senior years, including making the top band her junior year; KMEA All-District her sophomore and junior years; KMEA All-State 1 st cut her junior and senior years; attended EKU Foster Music camp; and has received Distinguished ratings in horn solo, duet and quartet at the KMEA Solo & Ensembles Festival. In addition, Kara was awarded Most Improved Sophomore award, Most Improved Junior award and Most Improved Overall award at the HC Band Banquet. Kara plans to attend UK for Horn Performance, Music Composition & Interior Design. Chelsea Martin has participated in the HC Wind Ensemble and the HC Marching Band all four years of her high school career. After playing multiple percussion instruments in the pit her freshman year, she decided she wanted to join her best friends out on the field and march trombone her sophomore through senior years, while continuing to play bassoon during concert season. Chelsea has received a full academic scholarship from Eastern Kentucky University and will attend there in the fall, majoring in biology and preparing for Physician Assistant School sometime down the road. She has enjoyed her band experience very much and kindly asks all the returning members to keep looking for the broken remains of her two front teeth that were spit out on the practice field her junior year.
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 7 of 12 8 2010 SENIOR PROFILES Andrew Riley has been a member of the HC Marching Band drum line for all four years, playing bass as a freshman and snare the last three years. He has played in all of the other ensembles, including Percussion, Jazz, Wind and Steel Band for his four years at HC. Andrew has also been a member of the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra for six years. He enjoyed playing in the band JAMP with three other HCHS students: John Cowgill, Max Pohl and Preston Bell. He was honored to be offered an admission to study in Percussion Performance at six colleges, including the University of Louisville, DePauw University, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. He is in the process of making the final decision about which school he will attend. Andrew would like to thank his teachers and mentors for helping him over the years: Mr. Greg Strouse, Mr. Justin Fisher, Mr. William Kite, Mr. Michael White and Mr. Jeffery Bayerle, and his Winburn Middle School band directors, Ms. Diane Madden and Ms. Patty Stanton. He has made life-long friends in the band and appreciates all the encouragement he has received in his four years at HC. A special thanks to Mr. Kite and Mr. Bayerle for letting him spend hours and hours in the band office working on his ensemble and eating popcorn. Meanwhile, his parents are just happy that the hours of playing video games seem to have been balanced out by the time spent on homework and practicing his music! Becca (Rebecca Lynn) Saylor has been involved in the HC Band for the past four years. In the HC Marching Band she accepted the challenge to play and march the trombone during her freshman and sophomore years, then returned to the flute her junior year, and was the band's Drum Major this past marching season. Becca performed with the HC Concert Band her freshman year and the HC Wind Ensemble her sophomore through senior years. She was selected to the MSU Honor Band Clinic, the KMEA All-District Honors Band and the KMEA All-State Band this year. In addition, Becca was named Best Attitude Freshman and Most Outstanding Junior at the HC Band Banquet. Becca's other high school activities include: DARE Role Model; KY Youth Assembly (KYA), where she held the positions of Premiere President of the Senate and Congressional President of the Senate; and a member of the National Honor Society (NHS). Her high school summers have been spent as a counselor at Youth Haven Bible Camp. After graduation Becca will be a Tiger at Campbellsville University majoring in social work. For her Senior Mentoring Project, Becca went to Brazil on Spring Break, the highlight of her years at HC.
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 8 of 12 2010 SENIOR PROFILES Clay Caylor is first chair trombone in the HC Wind Ensemble and lead bone in the Jazz Ensemble. He also participates in the Lab Band and plays euphonium for the Concert Band. Clay has been a part of the HC Marching Band all four years, where has enjoyed every year and will miss all the great experiences, except definitely not band camp. Clay has loved being a part of the HC Jazz Ensemble, which he has been in for all four years, even through the tough times preparing for songs like Count Bubba and Mueva Los Huesos. Outside of band, Clay helped lead HC's Ultimate Frisbee team to a city and state championship which led to an appearance in the national tournament. Clay plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) where he will major in criminal justice and hopefully continue his music career in jazz. Will Edwards has been a member of the HC Band for four years and in the Jazz Band for two years. He has greatly enjoyed his marching seasons and was Provisional Field Commander this past year. He was lucky to have his sister in his fourth-hour band class this year! In addition to being a member of the band, Will has played lacrosse for Henry Clay. He is going to attend UK in the fall, at the moment planning to study chemistry. Brackston Wood has participated in the HCMB, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Lab Band, and Steel Band. He came to HC his sophomore year because of the band. He has loved playing bass drum and tenors. Brackston is also involved in Tates Creek Indoor Ensemble where he plays bass drum and competes every weekend. He plans to attend the University of Kentucky this fall and to march in the Wildcat Marching Band. Brackston has truly loved his experience with the HC Band and feels it has influenced him in ways that will be with him for the rest of his life.
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 9 of 12 2010 SENIOR PROFILES Logan Peavler has spent four years in the HC Marching Band playing trumpet. Being a part of the band provided an instant group of friends coming into high school. Since that first year, the students and families involved with the HC Band have become like family to all of us. Logan has been accepted to the University of Kentucky College of Engineering for the fall semester, 2010. We will all miss everyone; students, faculty and families that are a part of the HCHS Marching Band. Ariana Davis is first chair clarinet in Henry Clay s Wind Ensemble. She also participates in the Jazz Band as second chair alto saxophone. She also enjoys being a part of the HC Steel Band. She was a member of the HC Marching Band for all four years of her high school career. She served as a co-section leader her senior year. She has had the honor of being a part of the MSU and All- District Honor Bands several times. Next year her plans include attending Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and majoring in elementary education and obtaining a minor in music. Ariana would like to thank all of the teachers and parents who made band so stress-free and enjoyable throughout the years. HC Band seniors, thank you for your years of service and dedication to the HC Band program we honor you with these newsletter profiles. For the remaining HC Band seniors, please don t miss out on our opportunity to honor you in the May newsletter edition! Please send your profile information to: amypolk@insightbb.com, or give it to the directors ASAP!
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 10 of 12 ***SCHEDULE/EVENT NEWS*** Area Concert featuring Morton MS Band, Hayes MS Band and HC Bands: Monday, April 12, at 7P in the HC gym. This concert will restore an old tradition of featuring surrounding middle school bands along with HC bands so families in the community can hear and see what these concert bands have to offer and how students progress musically as they continue through high school. Itinerary was emailed today (and is on the band website). HC Band New Member Orientation: Tuesday, April 13, at 7P in the HC band room. This is an informational meeting for ALL incoming new band members and their parents. All areas of the program are covered and explained along with a Q & A session. KMEA Large-Ensemble Concert Band Festival: Friday, April 16, at Scott County HS. This is the most important event for the HC Concert Band and Wind Ensemble as they perform for evaluators and get constructive feedback on needed areas of improvement. Each band receives a rating, comment sheet, and comment tape recording. Chamber Concert: Thursday, May 6, at 7P in the HC band room. This concert will feature small chamber groups or soloists and will give students a chance to perform for friends, family, and peers in a very relaxed concert setting. Northern KY Jazz Festival: Saturday, May 8. The HC Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble will travel to Northern KY to perform in one of the hottest and fastest growing jazz festivals in the state. They will be evaluated and will receive a 30-minute clinic with guest adjudicators and clinicians. This is a great opportunity for constructive criticism and feedback for our bands. Leadership Interviews: Wednesday, May 12. Mr. Bayerle and Mr. Kite will be interviewing any interested students for positions of leadership for next school year. UK Big Band Blast: Friday, May 14, at Singletary Center for the Arts. The HC Jazz Ensemble has been invited to perform at a special jazz event at SCFA. This concert will feature the HC Jazz Ensemble, the Metronomes Big Band, the Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors and the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra Jazz Orchestra. HC Band Senior Cookout: Saturday, May 15, Time TBA. Mr. Kite & family are hosting the seniors for an afternoon cookout. More information to come. Pops Concert: Friday, May 21, at 6P in the HC gym. Make plans to join us for this fun HC Band event! HC Band Banquet: Monday, May 24, at 6P at Immanuel Baptist Church. The closing ceremonies for the 2009-2010 band year. This is a chance to recognize our seniors, reward band students achievements and wrap up the year with a potluck as a band family. Graduation Ceremony: Friday, June 4, at 1P at Rupp Arena. The HC Band performs annually at the ceremonies. HCMB Band Camp: Week 1-July 19-23: Percussion/Guard (8A-9P); New Marcher Training (9A-12P); Full Band Music (1-3:30P); Week 2-July 26-30: Full Band Camp (8A-6P); Week 3- August 2-6: Full Band Camp (8A-6P). ***Please see HC Band calendar for further dates***
Music: Henry Clay Band Notes Page 79 of of 10 10 Instrumental in our Lives! The Henry Clay Band requests the honor of your presence at the 2009-2010 Band Banquet Monday, May 24, 2010, 6:00 p.m. Immanuel Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall (back of church) 3100 Tates Creek Road This is a potluck dinner! Each family will need to bring a meat dish and a side dish large enough to feed their family. Additionally, consider bringing your favorite dessert to share! Please estimate a little high when deciding how much to bring Bandies are BIG eaters! However it does NOT have to be home made. You are welcome to bring a bucket of chicken or a pizza for your meat dish! Whatever you have time or want to do will be appreciated. Potlucks are always a hit with the students and have been a great place to find a couple of NEW favorite dishes! A reservation list will be posted in the Band Room. Please ask your student to sign up for the number attending from your family (including the band member), so we will know how many to plan for. Sign up by May 14th Dressy Attire
Henry Clay Band Notes Page 12 of 12 Booster Board and Committees President Kathy & Scott Riley 271-6643 Vice Pres. Kathy & Russell Edwards 263-7902 Secretary Stephanie Baldwin 263-0820 Communications Secretary open Treasurer Geni Osborn 523-2759 Co-Treasurer Jerry Peavler 576-5936 Assoc. Treasurer Todd Hjorth 523-9644 10 Rep Sonny Saylor 983-9423 10 Rep Lesley & Chip Iwinski 269-1320 10 Rep Kathy & Scott Riley 271-6643 11 Rep Amy Polk 268-2594 11 Rep Dean & Jenny Ray 543-8364 11 Rep Jean O Daniel 271-2421 12 Rep Rita Neat 273-6449 12 Rep Lorri Ransom 245-2373 12 Rep Stephanie Baldwin 263-0820 13 Rep Dana Silver 269-6139 13 Rep Heather Clark 266-2112 13 Rep Alan & Claudia Neal 263-2206 13 Rep Michelle & Tony Coleman 543-8758 Alumni Rep Tom Bensberg 421-9791 Steve Worrell 293-7477 Rhonda & Arnold Riddle 321-4380 Value Cards Leslie Iwinski 269-1320 Bingo Sched.Diane Bradley 948-1654 Jean O Daniel 388-4286 Bingo Chair Lee Kemp 338-8033 Chaperone Jean O Daniel 388-4286 Dresses Jennifer Peavler 576-5936 Email Beth Kraemer 268-4121 Amy Polk 268-2594 Equipment Sonny Saylor 983-9423 Fleeces Leigh Grossman 271-6088 Guard Ruth Lundborg 263-1964 Hospitality Diane Bradley 948-1654 Kroger Cards Geni Osborn 523-2759 Marching Uniforms Kathy Edwards 263-7902 Jennifer Peavler 576-5936 Newsletter Amy Polk 268-2594 Publicity open Recycling Lynne Daviet 523-9467 Phone Tree Lynne Daviet 523-9467 Spirit Dana Silver 269-6139 Tuxedos Kathy Edwards 263-7902 Ways & Means Dana Silver 269-6139 Webmaster Beth Kraemer 268-4121 Henry Clay H.S. Band Boosters P.O. Box 22355 Lexington, KY 40522