OUR NEXT MEETING IS THE 6th OF FEB 2001.

For minutes from previous meetings, click this.

WE ARE GOING TO VIRGINIA BEACH!

May 10 through 13. We need a $100 deposit from each child by the 15th of February to reserve the bus. Please don't forget to raise money through fundraisers; the cost to each student for this privilege is close to $450 apiece. See our fundraisers page.

Notice: The HIGH GROOVE STEELERS have lots of gigs this month (see updated calendar.) Part of this money we raise is being used to fund the TIA competition in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland all this spring. We could still use drivers for this among the steel drummers' parents.

The gig at the Methodist Church, late January.

Our next fundraiser is a good way to send your child on the Spring Band Trip. See Mr. Sparks to pick up information!

MARCHING BAND:
...is now Concert Band. Don't forget to do the fundraisers, since we only have a couple left til the May trip!

STEEL DRUMS:
See our updated TIA and gigs schedule on the calendar. You can also get more info (and order CD's) from Andrea Boan's site: http://steeldrums.dfmc.org/cal.htm

CONCERT BAND:
Congratulations to those sixteen students who made All Shore. April 6 and 7 is the performance. Don't miss it!

If you're a parent, there are scores of reasons for joining our organization. You get up-to-date news about fundraisers, concerts, band trips and more. You get to stay in touch with Greg Sparks and EHS. And most importantly, you get a say in how the band program at EHS can benefit your child! Please come. The meetings last about an hour or so. There are no dues. See you there! Next meeting is in January.

Andrea Boan (Ainsley's mom) has a great web page all about the High Groove Steelers. It tells how to book the HGS, how to order a CD, and the history of the band. Way cool! Go to Andrea's Page with the following link: steeldrums.dfmc.org

Here are the officers for this school year. Don't be shy about calling them concerning events. We especially need volunteers!

Left to right: Laura Glessner, Jimmy Patrick, Carolyn Greaves, Don Van Bourgendien, Greg Sparks, Juanita Patrick, (bus driver), Jenny Shortall, Ms. Kilmon, Jody.

President: Juanita Patrick 476-3903

1st VP: Carolyn Greaves 822-1513

2nd VP: Jimmy Patrick 476-3903

Secretary /Web page: Renee Schreckengast 820-8789

Treasurer: Charmel Hickman

Band Booster meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7 pm. This date will be changed if there is a conflict with major school events, holidays, inclement weather. See the calendar for details.

Please call the band office at 819-0257, ex 131 if you have questions about a meeting.

Band Director: GREG SPARKS (fifth from left)

Home: 943-3330 Work: 819-0257 ext 131

Flag Instuctor: Laura Glessner 745-7355 (first on left)