Update on Summer Band from Mr. Long
I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying the summer. The nontraditional end to our school year has certainly impacted how we carried out finishing our year of band and beginning the next together.
Mr. Frank and I have been busy attending meetings and discussing regularly, “How will summer band rehearsals look for this year?” Here is the news you have been waiting for! Please plan for the LHSGB to begin summer rehearsals for the 2020-21 school year, August 10th at 8am.
In the next week or two, you will receive the annual “summer packet” for band. As in past years, it will include the rehearsal/performance schedule, music selections, rules and regs, and uniform care information. New to the packet this year, will be the necessary and mandatory procedures for socially distanced rehearsals.
Please remember as a band we are moving into new, and possibly, uncharted territory. Flexibility and understanding will be key to making our year a success.
Nulli Secondus,
Mr. Long
Updated Uniform Collection Information
Administration has changed the times for the collection on Wednesday, June 10. The time slots will now be 90 minutes. Mr. Frank has made the time corrections in Schoology.
The (updated) collection times are as follows:
11am – 12:30pm…SSC 400 (A-D)
12:30pm – 2pm…SSC 800 (E-L)
2pm – 3:30pm…SSC 103 (M-RI)
3:30pm – 5pm…SSC 112 (RO-Z)
Also, students who have left instruments or belongings in their instrument lockers WILL be able to enter the building to pick up those items up after they have returned their uniforms. Students will have access to the Band Room ONLY. They will not be permitted to enter other areas of the school. If you need access to your band locker on Wednesday, please email me, Mr. Frank, at afrank@basdschools.org so that he can create a list.
Lastly, refunds for the concert tickets will be handed out at the uniform collection. If you sold any tickets and had already turned in the money, we will have that ready to return to you.
Thank you for your understanding and patience with all of this! See you soon!
Band/Orchestra/Chorus Uniform & Instrument Collection-Time slots updated
Hello to all of the students of the LHS Music Department!
On Wednesday, June 10, Liberty will be conducting the collection of senior materials and issuing caps and gowns and diplomas. Along with the seniors, the collection of uniforms and instruments from ALL students grades 9-12 will also take place. ALL students of the Chorus, Band, and Orchestra are asked to read the information laid out below to know the process and to make this as successful as possible.
Attached are forms for Chorus/Orchestra, Grenadier Band, Bagpipes, and Majorettes. Please print the appropriate form(s) and fill them out as detailed as possible. If there is a number attached to a uniform piece, please list it. If there is no number, simply check the line to acknowledge you have it. If you are not able to print the forms, blank forms will be available that day.
Along with the uniforms, we ask that you return all other items. Folders, mutes, straps, swords, maces, etc…everything needs to be accounted for. Underclassmen with school-owned instruments will keep theirs. Seniors and non-returning members MUST return school-owned instruments that day.
On the day of the collection, there are time slots for each Student Service Center. PLEASE adhere to these times. When you arrive at Liberty, you will enter the parking lot on Fairview Avenue, then follow instructions from there.
The (updated) collection times are as follows:
11am – 12:30pm…SSC 400 (A-D)
12:30pm – 2pm…SSC 800 (E-L)
2pm – 3:30pm…SSC 103 (M-RI)
3:30pm – 5pm…SSC 112 (RO-Z)
It is important that we collect all materials next week. If you have an extenuating circumstance that will not allow you to return your items next Wednesday, please reach out to one of the directors to set up a time for collection of your items.
We thank you for your patience, flexibility, and attention. Moreover, we are extremely proud of each and every one of you for your dedication to the programs and your efforts during these times. We look forward to seeing you all next Wednesday!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Wydrzynski, Mr. Long, Mr. Frank
An Update from the Directors on Concerts/Performances
March Hoagies Canceled
Due to the BASD Tiered Mitigation Plan being implemented the hoagie sale scheduled for this Saturday, March 14 had been canceled. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Spring Band Concert Postponed
The LHSGB performance with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers on Saturday, March 21st has been postponed. If you purchased tickets for the show please do not contact the State Theater at this time. Currently we are all working together to arrange an alternate performance date.
The Liberty High School Grenadier Band Spring concerts being held March 27th and 28th have been postponed. We will be releasing the rescheduled concert dates in the next few days. Any tickets that have already been purchased will be honored at the new concert performances.
Thank you for for your patience and understanding.
Parade of Shamrocks Canceled
As announced on the Band app, the City of Bethlehem has canceled the parade scheduled for this Saturday, Mar. 14.
LHSGBOPC Meeting Minutes—January 14, 2020
Present: Meg Evans Gartley, Nikki Giannaras, Jason Applegate, Britt Reiffinger, Mr. Long, Mr. Frank
(Nikki): Minute Corrections/Comments?
•No corrections.
(Jason): Treasurer’s Report—Budget is $166,000. All bills for band trip have been paid.
(Meg):
•Online quota is updated on the website.
•Clusters Popcorn is not up yet. The check numbers have not been able to be processed yet. •Fundraisers—hoagies/Matey’s Pizza kicking off this weekend
(Mr. Long):
•Parade of Shamrocks
•Chili Pipers Concert coming up
•Band Concert end of March
•Jazz Band is performing at a few Jazz Band Festivals in the area
•Orchestra Concert is in May as well
(Mr. Frank):
•District Orchestra—4 kids
•PIT Orchestra practice coming soon
•First Company—a yellow slip was sent home with all rehearsal information
•Auditions will be next week (Wind Players and then Percussion)
Meeting Adjourned!
LHSGBOPC Meeting Minutes—December 10, 2019
Present: Meg Evans Gartley, Amy Haydt, Nikki Giannaras, Jason Applegate, Britt Reiffinger, Mr. Long, Mr. Frank
Brit welcomed band parents to the meeting.
Update: Thank you to Amy Burke for helping us become 501C3 approved!
Mr. Long:
Holiday concert this weekend—Friday night and Sunday
The trip was excellent…and the kids were excellent as well.
There are lots of pictures on line!
Mr. Frank:
Exciting news—7 students made District 10 Band and Orchestra!! Congrats to all of the students! Stay tuned and see how these exceptional students do!
Thank you for allowing your students to attend the trip. It was excellent!
Please enjoy the festive snacks! Enjoy!
