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Eckstein Band
Parent Meetings
Band Parent Meetings are held the first Monday of each month, from September through May, at 7:30 PM in the Band Room. The meetings are used to discuss a variety of issues affecting the Eckstein bands including the event schedule, committee activities, upcoming event details, and Friends of Eckstein Band fundraising items. Mr. Escobedo and the Friends of the Band officers run each meeting.
You can also view a list of Parent Meetings dates, by month, on the Event Schedule page.
Minutes from each meeting can be viewed below by clicking on the meeting month below.
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
Band Parent Meeting - September 14, 2009
Band Parent Meeting - September 14, 2009
Band Director Report
Mr. E. began by showing a video of a performance by Michael Buble featuring Jumainy Smith on trumpet--former Eckstein/Roosevelt student. He also announced the Presidents Own Marine Band concert at Meany Hall with former student Harry Ong on clarinet (concert is free on October 4th). He then thanked the parents for all of the lab fee donations and stated, “The Arts are happening in this community because of you.”
Co-presidents. Mr. E. introduced Heather Lisagor as co-president and on the spot volunteer as her co-president Sandy Gurkewitz.
Our new piano on its way! Mr. E said the new piano is fabulous and will serve the Eckstein community well. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the effort to get a wonderful piano for the Band, Orchestra, Musical and Eckstein community to use – Eckstein Band parents, Eckstein parents through the Annual Campaign, a very generous anonymous donor, and the Eckstein Orchestra parents. Mr. E expects the piano to be delivered to the school soon.
E-group. Please join for up to date information about upcoming events. Sign up for our e-mail list by visiting: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/FriendsOfEcksteinBand/.
Smart Music. Students in band and vocal jazz will be using a computer program called Smart Music to record progress throughout the year.
Introducing Mr. Trader. Marcus Trader will be teaching two choir classes, Beginning Band, one Jr. Band class, and a piano class. If you have any questions please feel free to email Mr. Trader. (Course curriculum sheets were available at the meeting.)
Calendar. Be sure to check the Event Schedule page on the Band website for the latest information about band events.
Concert Dress
Boys-- A winged-collar tuxedo shirt, black slacks, black socks, black shoes, and black bow-tie. (James Bond without a jacket.)
Girls— Black v-neck 3/4 length shirt (no midriff showing), below the knee black skirt or black pants, and black shoes—flats please, no heals particularly for traveling.
Parent Meetings. Generally the first Monday of every month. Usually a quick 15 or 20 minute nuts and bolt meeting for all parents and then break outs into committee meetings. Please confirm the date for the next band meeting on the Home Page at or the Event Schedule page.
Jr. Jazz. Starts tomorrow September 15th. Will run Tuesday and Thursdays for the remainder of the school year. Students can participate even if they cannot make practices on both days. 7th and 8th grade students are also welcome. This is an award winning group!
Band Room Mail Box. Please have your student place all permission forms and money in the locked mail box just inside the band room next to the piano. Please do not give Mr. E any permission forms or money.
Question on 7th grade groups: Intermediate jazz band (Group C) is part of and performs with the Intermediate Concert Band. They also perform as a separate group.
Please note the mistake in the parent information packet that went home at the beginning of the school year—delete group H (bottom of calendar)
Friends of Band Report
Introduction to FOB by co-chair Heather Lisagor. Our reason for existing is to support the excellent band program that Mr. E and Mr. Trader are implementing at Eckstein. We provide fundraising and organize trips and festivals. Please sign up for the email list to keep in touch with what is going on.
Introduction of FOB officers:
Co-chairs--Heather Lisagor and Sandy Gurkewitz
Co-treasurers—Sam McCracken and Karen Hutchison
Co-secretary—Lea Roberts. We are looking for another secretary to help with the meeting minutes.
Webmaster—Kathy Briggs
E-group—Jen Eisner
End of Meeting
A private percussion instructor gave a short presentation and handed out flyers. He also instructs in music and jazz theory.
Private Instrument Lessons. If you’re interested in paid private instrument lessons for your child during or after school, instructors post information about their services in the band room hallway. These are independent instructors who are not associated with the Eckstein staff. Students leave their band class once a week to take lessons in one of the private lesson rooms in the band room area. There are also group lessons for the endangered instruments provided by the Seattle Youth Symphony to encourage students to play instruments like bassoon, oboe, trombone, tuba, and French horn.
Volunteers. Sign up sheets were available after the band meeting for various volunteer positions. If you’re interested in volunteering, please look at the Volunteer Opportunities to see what committee positions are open or if there’s a committee chair you want to contact to volunteer to help. We always need help with baked good at the concert. This is an easy and terrific way to help generate funds for the band.
Last Reminder. Come to the band meetings for the clothing exchange. Please bring gently used concert attire and/or take what your student needs. Also, the Tux Shop by Northgate offers discounts for tux shirts and bow ties.
Submitted by
Lea Roberts, Secretary
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Band Parent Meeting - October 5, 2009
Band Parent Meeting - October 5, 2009
Band Directors Report
Former Student Returns. Harry Ong who plays with President Obama’s band came to visit and played with his woodwind quartet for the Wind Ensemble.
Community Sharing. Mr. E is going to teach at View Ridge Elementary every Wednesday for approximately half an hour.
Many Thanks. Thank you for your donations. They allow us to buy things like chairs, stands, music, instruments, instrument repairs, etc. We purchased all of the chairs and stands in the band room with parent contributions when the other chairs were almost falling apart. The band also purchases extra instruments that are difficult for students to transport back and forth to school such as tubas so that students have an instrument at school and one at home to practice. Mr. E. will buy enough used instruments in good condition so that every band has enough instruments to cover the needs of the band.
Homeroom Music. Mr. E will be pulling Jr. Band for practicing during some of the extended 50 minute homeroom periods. Other groups can also practice at this time.
Sr. Jazz Gigs. The band will be playing some private gigs this year. They play for free but are usually given a nice donation for each gig which helps with the operations and trip costs each year. The Swing Dance in November is the first gig and there will possibly be another in January.
Gear. All the students should be pretty well set with all the gear they need for band. Concert dress is: Boys – White tuxedo shirt, black pants, socks & shoes, black bow tie. Girls – Black shirt ¾ sleeve, black skirt to right above knees, black flats. Please remember to bring gently worn clothes and shoes that no longer fit your child to the band room for others to use. If you’re in need of a shirt, pants, ties, tops, etc., check out the free clothing at each band meeting.
Grants? Please let Mr. E. know if you are aware of any grant opportunities. He has applied for some small grants already.
Calendar
10/24. Edmonds Jazz Symposium. Sr. Jazz and Vocal Jazz. Schedule will be coming soon. Have clinic after performance, but if students need to leave, they can. Students will bring home more information when Mr. E receives it.
11/9. Eckstein Veteran’s Day Assembly. Wind Ensemble.
*11/12. Seattle School District Middle School Choir Festival. Ballard. Vocal Jazz. During the school day. Large group rehearsal and performance. Great adjudicator commentary from this event.
11/14. Mill Creek Jazz Festival. Sr. Jazz.
*11/20. Eckstein Jazz Night. 7:30 PM. Sr. Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Jr. Jazz, and Vocal Jazz.
*11/21. Swing Dance. St. Stephens. Evening. Sr. Jazz. Everyone is welcome to come. Sr. Jazz does two sets. Vocal jazz might perform one set.
(*Calendar Change or New Event)
Raffle Baskets: Bring in items related to themes or make a donation to help build raffle baskets. Buy tickets now. Tune Time, Coffee and Chocolate, Cozy Time, 35th Ave Merchants, Halo Video Game (some exclusive collectible stuff in this one). There is a box on Mr. E’s desk for basket donations. For monetary donations, please put these in the bandmail box (checks only for Raffle Baskets). Do not give monetary donations to Mr. E or set them on his desk or podium as they will get lost.
Friends of Band Report
Co-Chair Heather’s Report
Volunteers. Thank you to all the volunteers who have already filled positions. There are a few positions left. Sign up sheets were on the piano. Check out the available positions and committees on the Volunteer page on the website. Contact Heather or Sandy if you’re interested in volunteering.
Clothing exchange. Don’t forget about the clothing exchange. First room to the left as you enter the main door into the band hall. There are a few things in the exchange room—bring, trade, or take what you need.
E-group. Please join for up to date information about upcoming events. Sign up for our e-mail list by visiting: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/FriendsOfEcksteinBand/
Co-treasurer Report. Karen and Sam ask you to please send in your lab fee donations ASAP if you haven’t already done so. If you can’t afford the lab fee, no worries, but please turn in a form anyway so that you won’t be sent a reminder in the next month or so.
Submitted by
Lea Roberts, Co-Secretary
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Band Parent Meeting - November 2, 2009
Band Directors Report
Vocal Jazz at Edmonds Jazz Symposium: Clinician at vocal jazz symposium was great. Mr. E. would like to bring her in once a month. She showed students the aloha move, keep six inches between your back and back of chair. Also taught children how to scat. Mr. E. said they like to be treated like they’re in a high school group.
Our new piano is here in the auditorium! Mr. E said the new piano is fabulous, please go and see it.
Friends of Band Report
Co-Chair Heather’s Report
Volunteers to Coordinate Bake Sales: Please volunteer to staff bake sale tables at the concerts. You can work around your child’s performance so you won’t miss anything. The band depends on parent energy to run these important fundraisers.
Raffle Baskets: Sandy Kipper is getting raffle baskets together. Help needed to sell tickets at concert. Contact her please if interested.
Michelle Lirette, Reno Jazz Festival in April: Senior and vocal jazz students will go on trip. Need to compile a master email and phone list. November 14 Fundraiser. Support band trips by shopping at Barnes & Noble. Discount flyers will be available soon and there will be a book signing on the new book about the Beatles.. Combo kids may play that day. Also, the friends of the band will be providing gift wrapping at Barnes & Noble on Dec 3 and 4th as an additional fundraiser for trips. Also, please return the forms that went home collecting contact information. We need to create an accurate email list for Sr. and Vocal Jazz.
Sandy Kipper, Fundraiser Baskets: If anyone is interested in donating an iPod for the upcoming raffle baskets, please see Sandy Kipper.
Sylvia Sargeant, Silverwood Wind Ensemble Festival in May: Sylvia would like to chat with parents after meeting about Silverwood and fundraising opportunities.
Lea Roberts and Pacita Roberts, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in February: Lea and Pacita want to get info from senior and vocal jazz parents to see who is going to the February 26 to 28 trip to Moscow, Idaho. They are asking for a $50 deposit . We are looking for 6 additional chaperones for Lionel Hamptom trip,–would like a few from vocal jazz.
Submitted by Judy Bonicelli
Co-Secretary
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Band Parent Meeting - December 2009
Meeting Minutes Coming Soon
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Band Parent Meeting - January 4, 2010
Band Directors Report
Happy New Year!
Volunteer Needed. Mr. E would like to create CDs for all of the band groups. He’ll take care of doing the recording and is looking for someone who can do some sound editing of the recordings and then provide them back to Mr. E for production (he can have his TAs create the CDs.). If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Mr. E directly.
Calendar
Please refer to the Eckstein Events Schedule for the most current list of Band events.
1/5 - Sr. Jazz. Opening Act for BCC Jazz Band, Triple Door. Be sure to fill out permission form passed out to students, or emailed. Students need to be there at 6:45. Wear black and white. Kids will meet upstairs. It is recorded and Mr. E. pays for an audio recording. Stay with Mr. E or go down with parents after the performance. Adults need to pay for admission. Volunteers needed to help with equipment loading and set up at 1:45.
1/13 - Sr. Jazz. Scott Brown Clinic, Eckstein 7:30 - 9:30 PM. In band hall. Mr. E will have pizza for band members at 7.
1/12 - Sr. Jazz to play at UCDS during the day
1/14 - Sr. Jazz to play at the MLK Celebration at UW Health Science Center.10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
1/15 - Vocal Jazz. MLK assembly at Eckstein during the day.
1/21 - Vocal Jazz / Combos. Concert at Eckstein. 7:30 PM
1/25 - Valegrams Sold. Eckstein.
1/29 - Vocal Jazz to perform at the Bellevue Vocal Jazz Festival, Bellevue Community College. Afternoon. This day is a Seattle Schools holiday, however the students will still meet at school to ride the school bus to BCC. Time to be announced.
2/1 - Parent Meeting. Eckstein. 7:30. There will be a Lionel Hampton Chaperone meeting following the general meeting. All individuals who are confirmed chaperones for Lionel Hampton must attend this meeting.
2/1 - Intermediate Concert and Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble. PNW Band Festival, UW Meany Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Need chaperones for this to manage students and gear. We will need at least five chaperones, on per bus. Usually have one band before lunch and one after. Parents are also welcome to attend the festival but be sure to be seated early – once the performance starts the festival organizers will close the doors.
2/5 - Sr. Jazz. Bellevue Jazz Festival, Bellevue College. Afternoon.
2/26-2/28 - Sr. Jazz and Vocal Jazz. Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Moscow, ID. See notes below.
Moving On. Mr. E acknowledged the great concerts in December, and declared it time to move on into the busy happenings for spring.
Band Purchases. Mr. E bought some new stands and repaired some old ones. He also repaired some percussion equipment and put together another drum set for students to use for practice. This set is currently residing in the auditorium for a new rock band that will be practicing after school. Mr. E also ordered a small portable sound mixer and some percussion equipment for Wind Ensemble.
Friends of Band Report
Heather thanked everyone for helping out with all of the concerts.
Treasurer Report. 57% participation so far in the band enrichment fund. Please turn in the form whether you can pay or not so the Treasurer’s can track who had returned the forms and who hasn’t. Even if you can’t contribute the $50 enrichment fee, any amount you can contribute will help. About $4,000 dollars have been raised at fund raising events at concerts (basket raffles, bake sales, flower sales etc.). We also earned around $1000 from the Barnes and Noble book sale.
Lionel Hampton Trip. Registration forms are due January 7th with final payment. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to chaperone. Unfortunately, we don’t have room for everyone and have notified those who will be coming with us. Chaperones will meet following the band meeting on February 1. Registration forms are on the band website under the Event Forms link at http://ecksteineagles.org/sites/band/Ecksteinforms.htm. Please return the forms to the secure band mail box in the band room.
Reno Trip. Michelle L. stated that the cost for the Reno trip has gone up substantially this year. There are more fund-raisers planned to offset the cost. If anyone is interested in helping with fundraisers please let Michelle know. The Reno informational form is located on the band website under the Event Forms link at http://ecksteineagles.org/sites/band/Ecksteinforms.htm.
Silverwood. An information sheet explaining some of the details of the trip is posted on the band website under the Event Forms link at http://ecksteineagles.org/sites/band/Ecksteinforms.htm. Permission slips will also being coming home this month.
Submitted by Lea Roberts, Co-Secretary
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Parent Meetings
Band Parent Meetings are held the first Monday of each month, from September through May, at 7:30 PM in the Band Room. The meetings are used to discuss a variety of issues affecting the Eckstein bands including the event schedule, committee activities, upcoming event details, and Friends of Eckstein Band fundraising items. Mr. Escobedo and the Friends of the Band officers run each meeting.
You can also view a list of Parent Meetings dates, by month, on the Event Schedule page.
Minutes from each meeting can be viewed below by clicking on the meeting month below.
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
Band Parent Meeting - September 14, 2009
Band Parent Meeting - September 14, 2009
Band Director Report
Mr. E. began by showing a video of a performance by Michael Buble featuring Jumainy Smith on trumpet--former Eckstein/Roosevelt student. He also announced the Presidents Own Marine Band concert at Meany Hall with former student Harry Ong on clarinet (concert is free on October 4th). He then thanked the parents for all of the lab fee donations and stated, “The Arts are happening in this community because of you.”
Co-presidents. Mr. E. introduced Heather Lisagor as co-president and on the spot volunteer as her co-president Sandy Gurkewitz.
Our new piano on its way! Mr. E said the new piano is fabulous and will serve the Eckstein community well. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the effort to get a wonderful piano for the Band, Orchestra, Musical and Eckstein community to use – Eckstein Band parents, Eckstein parents through the Annual Campaign, a very generous anonymous donor, and the Eckstein Orchestra parents. Mr. E expects the piano to be delivered to the school soon.
E-group. Please join for up to date information about upcoming events. Sign up for our e-mail list by visiting: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/FriendsOfEcksteinBand/.
Smart Music. Students in band and vocal jazz will be using a computer program called Smart Music to record progress throughout the year.
Introducing Mr. Trader. Marcus Trader will be teaching two choir classes, Beginning Band, one Jr. Band class, and a piano class. If you have any questions please feel free to email Mr. Trader. (Course curriculum sheets were available at the meeting.)
Calendar. Be sure to check the Event Schedule page on the Band website for the latest information about band events.
Concert Dress
Boys-- A winged-collar tuxedo shirt, black slacks, black socks, black shoes, and black bow-tie. (James Bond without a jacket.)
Girls— Black v-neck 3/4 length shirt (no midriff showing), below the knee black skirt or black pants, and black shoes—flats please, no heals particularly for traveling.
Parent Meetings. Generally the first Monday of every month. Usually a quick 15 or 20 minute nuts and bolt meeting for all parents and then break outs into committee meetings. Please confirm the date for the next band meeting on the Home Page at or the Event Schedule page.
Jr. Jazz. Starts tomorrow September 15th. Will run Tuesday and Thursdays for the remainder of the school year. Students can participate even if they cannot make practices on both days. 7th and 8th grade students are also welcome. This is an award winning group!
Band Room Mail Box. Please have your student place all permission forms and money in the locked mail box just inside the band room next to the piano. Please do not give Mr. E any permission forms or money.
Question on 7th grade groups: Intermediate jazz band (Group C) is part of and performs with the Intermediate Concert Band. They also perform as a separate group.
Please note the mistake in the parent information packet that went home at the beginning of the school year—delete group H (bottom of calendar)
Friends of Band Report
Introduction to FOB by co-chair Heather Lisagor. Our reason for existing is to support the excellent band program that Mr. E and Mr. Trader are implementing at Eckstein. We provide fundraising and organize trips and festivals. Please sign up for the email list to keep in touch with what is going on.
Introduction of FOB officers:
Co-chairs--Heather Lisagor and Sandy Gurkewitz
Co-treasurers—Sam McCracken and Karen Hutchison
Co-secretary—Lea Roberts. We are looking for another secretary to help with the meeting minutes.
Webmaster—Kathy Briggs
E-group—Jen Eisner
End of Meeting
A private percussion instructor gave a short presentation and handed out flyers. He also instructs in music and jazz theory.
Private Instrument Lessons. If you’re interested in paid private instrument lessons for your child during or after school, instructors post information about their services in the band room hallway. These are independent instructors who are not associated with the Eckstein staff. Students leave their band class once a week to take lessons in one of the private lesson rooms in the band room area. There are also group lessons for the endangered instruments provided by the Seattle Youth Symphony to encourage students to play instruments like bassoon, oboe, trombone, tuba, and French horn.
Volunteers. Sign up sheets were available after the band meeting for various volunteer positions. If you’re interested in volunteering, please look at the Volunteer Opportunities to see what committee positions are open or if there’s a committee chair you want to contact to volunteer to help. We always need help with baked good at the concert. This is an easy and terrific way to help generate funds for the band.
Last Reminder. Come to the band meetings for the clothing exchange. Please bring gently used concert attire and/or take what your student needs. Also, the Tux Shop by Northgate offers discounts for tux shirts and bow ties.
Submitted by
Lea Roberts, Secretary
Back to top
Band Parent Meeting - October 5, 2009
Band Parent Meeting - October 5, 2009
Band Directors Report
Former Student Returns. Harry Ong who plays with President Obama’s band came to visit and played with his woodwind quartet for the Wind Ensemble.
Community Sharing. Mr. E is going to teach at View Ridge Elementary every Wednesday for approximately half an hour.
Many Thanks. Thank you for your donations. They allow us to buy things like chairs, stands, music, instruments, instrument repairs, etc. We purchased all of the chairs and stands in the band room with parent contributions when the other chairs were almost falling apart. The band also purchases extra instruments that are difficult for students to transport back and forth to school such as tubas so that students have an instrument at school and one at home to practice. Mr. E. will buy enough used instruments in good condition so that every band has enough instruments to cover the needs of the band.
Homeroom Music. Mr. E will be pulling Jr. Band for practicing during some of the extended 50 minute homeroom periods. Other groups can also practice at this time.
Sr. Jazz Gigs. The band will be playing some private gigs this year. They play for free but are usually given a nice donation for each gig which helps with the operations and trip costs each year. The Swing Dance in November is the first gig and there will possibly be another in January.
Gear. All the students should be pretty well set with all the gear they need for band. Concert dress is: Boys – White tuxedo shirt, black pants, socks & shoes, black bow tie. Girls – Black shirt ¾ sleeve, black skirt to right above knees, black flats. Please remember to bring gently worn clothes and shoes that no longer fit your child to the band room for others to use. If you’re in need of a shirt, pants, ties, tops, etc., check out the free clothing at each band meeting.
Grants? Please let Mr. E. know if you are aware of any grant opportunities. He has applied for some small grants already.
Calendar
10/24. Edmonds Jazz Symposium. Sr. Jazz and Vocal Jazz. Schedule will be coming soon. Have clinic after performance, but if students need to leave, they can. Students will bring home more information when Mr. E receives it.
11/9. Eckstein Veteran’s Day Assembly. Wind Ensemble.
*11/12. Seattle School District Middle School Choir Festival. Ballard. Vocal Jazz. During the school day. Large group rehearsal and performance. Great adjudicator commentary from this event.
11/14. Mill Creek Jazz Festival. Sr. Jazz.
*11/20. Eckstein Jazz Night. 7:30 PM. Sr. Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Jr. Jazz, and Vocal Jazz.
*11/21. Swing Dance. St. Stephens. Evening. Sr. Jazz. Everyone is welcome to come. Sr. Jazz does two sets. Vocal jazz might perform one set.
(*Calendar Change or New Event)
Raffle Baskets: Bring in items related to themes or make a donation to help build raffle baskets. Buy tickets now. Tune Time, Coffee and Chocolate, Cozy Time, 35th Ave Merchants, Halo Video Game (some exclusive collectible stuff in this one). There is a box on Mr. E’s desk for basket donations. For monetary donations, please put these in the bandmail box (checks only for Raffle Baskets). Do not give monetary donations to Mr. E or set them on his desk or podium as they will get lost.
Friends of Band Report
Co-Chair Heather’s Report
Volunteers. Thank you to all the volunteers who have already filled positions. There are a few positions left. Sign up sheets were on the piano. Check out the available positions and committees on the Volunteer page on the website. Contact Heather or Sandy if you’re interested in volunteering.
Clothing exchange. Don’t forget about the clothing exchange. First room to the left as you enter the main door into the band hall. There are a few things in the exchange room—bring, trade, or take what you need.
E-group. Please join for up to date information about upcoming events. Sign up for our e-mail list by visiting: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/FriendsOfEcksteinBand/
Co-treasurer Report. Karen and Sam ask you to please send in your lab fee donations ASAP if you haven’t already done so. If you can’t afford the lab fee, no worries, but please turn in a form anyway so that you won’t be sent a reminder in the next month or so.
Submitted by
Lea Roberts, Co-Secretary
Back to top
Band Parent Meeting - November 2, 2009
Band Directors Report
Vocal Jazz at Edmonds Jazz Symposium: Clinician at vocal jazz symposium was great. Mr. E. would like to bring her in once a month. She showed students the aloha move, keep six inches between your back and back of chair. Also taught children how to scat. Mr. E. said they like to be treated like they’re in a high school group.
Our new piano is here in the auditorium! Mr. E said the new piano is fabulous, please go and see it.
Friends of Band Report
Volunteers to Coordinate Bake Sales: Please volunteer to staff bake sale tables at the concerts. You can work around your child’s performance so you won’t miss anything. The band depends on parent energy to run these important fundraisers.
Raffle Baskets: Sandy Kipper is getting raffle baskets together. Help needed to sell tickets at concert. Contact her please if interested.
Michelle Lirette, Reno Jazz Festival in April: Senior and vocal jazz students will go on trip. Need to compile a master email and phone list. November 14 Fundraiser. Support band trips by shopping at Barnes & Noble. Discount flyers will be available soon and there will be a book signing on the new book about the Beatles.. Combo kids may play that day. Also, the friends of the band will be providing gift wrapping at Barnes & Noble on Dec 3 and 4th as an additional fundraiser for trips. Also, please return the forms that went home collecting contact information. We need to create an accurate email list for Sr. and Vocal Jazz.
Sandy Kipper, Fundraiser Baskets: If anyone is interested in donating an iPod for the upcoming raffle baskets, please see Sandy Kipper.
Sylvia Sargeant, Silverwood Wind Ensemble Festival in May: Sylvia would like to chat with parents after meeting about Silverwood and fundraising opportunities.
Lea Roberts and Pacita Roberts, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in February: Lea and Pacita want to get info from senior and vocal jazz parents to see who is going to the February 26 to 28 trip to Moscow, Idaho. They are asking for a $50 deposit . We are looking for 6 additional chaperones for Lionel Hamptom trip,–would like a few from vocal jazz.
Submitted by Judy Bonicelli
Co-Secretary
Back to top
Band Parent Meeting - December 2009
Meeting Minutes Coming Soon
Back to top
Band Parent Meeting - January 4, 2010
Band Directors Report
Happy New Year!
Volunteer Needed. Mr. E would like to create CDs for all of the band groups. He’ll take care of doing the recording and is looking for someone who can do some sound editing of the recordings and then provide them back to Mr. E for production (he can have his TAs create the CDs.). If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Mr. E directly.
Calendar
Please refer to the Eckstein Events Schedule for the most current list of Band events.
1/5 - Sr. Jazz. Opening Act for BCC Jazz Band, Triple Door. Be sure to fill out permission form passed out to students, or emailed. Students need to be there at 6:45. Wear black and white. Kids will meet upstairs. It is recorded and Mr. E. pays for an audio recording. Stay with Mr. E or go down with parents after the performance. Adults need to pay for admission. Volunteers needed to help with equipment loading and set up at 1:45.
1/13 - Sr. Jazz. Scott Brown Clinic, Eckstein 7:30 - 9:30 PM. In band hall. Mr. E will have pizza for band members at 7.
1/12 - Sr. Jazz to play at UCDS during the day
1/14 - Sr. Jazz to play at the MLK Celebration at UW Health Science Center.10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
1/15 - Vocal Jazz. MLK assembly at Eckstein during the day.
1/21 - Vocal Jazz / Combos. Concert at Eckstein. 7:30 PM
1/25 - Valegrams Sold. Eckstein.
1/29 - Vocal Jazz to perform at the Bellevue Vocal Jazz Festival, Bellevue Community College. Afternoon. This day is a Seattle Schools holiday, however the students will still meet at school to ride the school bus to BCC. Time to be announced.
2/1 - Parent Meeting. Eckstein. 7:30. There will be a Lionel Hampton Chaperone meeting following the general meeting. All individuals who are confirmed chaperones for Lionel Hampton must attend this meeting.
2/1 - Intermediate Concert and Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble. PNW Band Festival, UW Meany Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Need chaperones for this to manage students and gear. We will need at least five chaperones, on per bus. Usually have one band before lunch and one after. Parents are also welcome to attend the festival but be sure to be seated early – once the performance starts the festival organizers will close the doors.
2/5 - Sr. Jazz. Bellevue Jazz Festival, Bellevue College. Afternoon.
2/26-2/28 - Sr. Jazz and Vocal Jazz. Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Moscow, ID. See notes below.
Moving On. Mr. E acknowledged the great concerts in December, and declared it time to move on into the busy happenings for spring.
Band Purchases. Mr. E bought some new stands and repaired some old ones. He also repaired some percussion equipment and put together another drum set for students to use for practice. This set is currently residing in the auditorium for a new rock band that will be practicing after school. Mr. E also ordered a small portable sound mixer and some percussion equipment for Wind Ensemble.
Friends of Band Report
Heather thanked everyone for helping out with all of the concerts.
Treasurer Report. 57% participation so far in the band enrichment fund. Please turn in the form whether you can pay or not so the Treasurer’s can track who had returned the forms and who hasn’t. Even if you can’t contribute the $50 enrichment fee, any amount you can contribute will help. About $4,000 dollars have been raised at fund raising events at concerts (basket raffles, bake sales, flower sales etc.). We also earned around $1000 from the Barnes and Noble book sale.
Lionel Hampton Trip. Registration forms are due January 7th with final payment. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to chaperone. Unfortunately, we don’t have room for everyone and have notified those who will be coming with us. Chaperones will meet following the band meeting on February 1. Registration forms are on the band website under the Event Forms link at http://ecksteineagles.org/sites/band/Ecksteinforms.htm. Please return the forms to the secure band mail box in the band room.
Reno Trip. Michelle L. stated that the cost for the Reno trip has gone up substantially this year. There are more fund-raisers planned to offset the cost. If anyone is interested in helping with fundraisers please let Michelle know. The Reno informational form is located on the band website under the Event Forms link at http://ecksteineagles.org/sites/band/Ecksteinforms.htm.
Silverwood. An information sheet explaining some of the details of the trip is posted on the band website under the Event Forms link at http://ecksteineagles.org/sites/band/Ecksteinforms.htm. Permission slips will also being coming home this month.
Submitted by Lea Roberts, Co-Secretary
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