Dear Band and Color Guard,
Today is the last day to buy advance tickets for Thursday's Bites at the Lake!

After today, tickets are $15 per person. Send in your ticket form and money with your student today, drop off in the band hall after school or order online at bit.ly/BitesTickets .

Please consider helping out Anne Bernay who has put in SO MANY hours planning this event by just giving even 30 minutes of your time to volunteer. We still have many open slots. Support your favorite band student and sign up to help out! Just a half hour is all we ask. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAAA23A3FB6-bites1 . Thank you!
Remember, band students should wear a dress or button-down shirt and slacks or a suit! Chaperones for the Orlando trip meet in the band hall today at 7.

Have a great week,
Jennifer McBurnett VP — Communications

​THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Tuesday, Feb. 19: 2:45-3:45 Wind Ensemble Clarinet Sectionals; 2:45-4:15 Wind Ensemble Percussion Sectionals; 3-6 Winterguard Rehearsal; 7 Orlando trip chaperone meeting;
Wednesday, Feb. 20: 2:45-4:15 Symphonic/Concert Percussion Sectionals; 4-8 Winterguard Rehearsal;
Thursday, Feb. 21: 4:45-6:45 Ensemble Recitals followed by Bites at the Lake 7-9;
Friday, Feb. 22:
Saturday, Feb. 23: 6-9 CCISD Jazz Concert
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​Hi –
 
I am reaching out because we still have a great need for volunteers to help with various tasks at Bites. Thank you if you have already signed up; if you can help with any of the following I would really appreciate it. I will even enter you on the signup genius so you don’t have to do it!
 
Transporting baskets to the school – still need 5 more people (2:30-3:00)
 
Watching silent auction baskets (there will now be people at school for performances starting at 4:30, so we really need a few people to watch the baskets as volunteers go to see their kids perform)

• 5:30 – 6 pm (2)
• 6-6:30 pm (2)
• 7-7:30 pm (1)
• 7:30-8 pm (1)

 
Set-up from 3pm – 5pm (you can leave to see your kids perform whenever you need to) – need 8
 
Help serve food (Abe’s & Mario’s Pizza) – 6:45-8:30 – can be students (service hours provided)
 
Thanks so much for all you guys have done so far. If you can think of others who might help, please ask them…I don’t have lots of emails and we’ve already sent this out via the Booster Club and Band Buzz multiple times.
 
Anne
ahbernay@comcast.net

​Dear Band and Color Guard,
Please see below or check the band calendar for details regarding instrument sectionals this week.
Anne Bernay has lots of information in this email about Bites at the Lake, so please keep reading!
Have a great week,
Jennifer McBurnett VP — Communications

BITES AT THE LAKE
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2019 Section Basket Flyer
Hello Band Parents,
Bites at the Lake, our epicurean night fundraiser, is a month away. We really appreciate your help supporting the event.
Section Baskets Your student should have brought home a flyer about the section baskets last week. It is attached in case you did not receive it. The section baskets, along with ticket sales, raise a lot of money at the event — funds that help pay for uniforms, instruments, contest fees, clinicians, and more! Please send in donations for the baskets by February 1 and help your student's section win a Chik-fil-A or Chipotle lunch.
Ticket Sales Tickets for Bites at the Lake are only $12 in advance and $15 at the door. We will have 15-20 restaurants serving fabulous food at the event and over 50 auction items to bid on — you don't want to miss out! Please plan to attend and invite your family and friends to join us. The attached form can be used to sell tickets. New this year — tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly/BitesTickets . So please help us get the word out and people in the door!
If you have any questions about Bites at the Lake, please contact Anne Bernay at batl@clhsband.org . Thank you!

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, Jan, 28 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Oboe Sectionals 2:45-4:15 Wind Ensemble French Horn Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Wind Ensemble Trombone Sectionals
Tuesday, Jan. 29 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Flute Sectionals 2:45-3:45 Wind Ensemble Clarinet Sectionals 2:45-4:15 Wind Ensemble Percussion Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Symphonic Band Euphonium Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Wind Ensemble Trumpet Sectionals 3-6 Winterguard Rehearsal
Wednesday, Jan. 30 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Clarinet Sectionals 2:45-3:45 Wind Ensemble Saxophone Sectionals 2:45-4:15 Symphonic/Concert Band Percussion Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Symphonic Band Trombone Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Wind Ensemble Euphonium Sectionals
Thursday, Jan. 31 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Trumpet Sectionals 2:45-3:45 Wind Ensemble Flute Sectionals 2:45-4:15 Symphonic/Concert Band Percussion Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Symphonic Band Saxophone Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Wind Ensemble Low Voices Sectionals 4-8 Winterguard Rehearsal
Friday, Feb. 1 Section basket donations due 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Horn Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Symphonic Band Low Brass/Low Reed Sectionals
Saturday, Feb. 2 Winterguard contest at Turner HS

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​Dear Band and Color Guard,
Please see below or check the band calendar for details regarding instrument sectionals this week. For those students who made region band, the clinic and concerts are Friday and Saturday, see below for details.

Anne Bernay is accepting donations for Bites at the Lake sections baskets through Feb. 1 so please read and see the attachment for details. Bites at the Lake tickets will be for sale beginning Jan. 28!

Have a great week,
Jennifer McBurnett VP — Communications

BITES AT THE LAKE
Bites at the Lake Silent Auction Section Baskets — Donations Due February 1
Every year, the band students donate items and money to create amazing baskets for the Bites at the Lake silent auction. The baskets are a huge part of the success of the silent auction. Thank you in advance for helping make our tenth annual event a success!
The attached flyer details the sections and the basket themes, along with some ideas for basket items. If you like to shop, you can purchase items locally or use the Amazon wish list (bit.ly/BandBaskets). Or you can donate gift cards or cash that we can combine to purchase items for the baskets.
A little “friendly” competition between the sections last year resulted in the Clarinets & Bass Clarinets enjoying a Chik-fil-A lunch for the most participation. The competition is back again this year and TWO sections can win a lunch: for Most Participation and Highest Value Basket. Chipotle is donating one of the lunches and the Band Boosters are once again donating the Chik-fil-A lunch. So get those donations in! Please put your name and instrument on your donation so that we can credit your section. If you order through Amazon, send a quick email to ahbernay@clhsband.org so that we know who to credit.
Thank you so much for supporting the band! Contact ahbernay@clhsband.org if you have Want to get involved? Contact Anne Bernay, Bites at the Lake Chairperson, at ahbernay@clhsband.org if you are interested in helping with the event. Volunteers are needed to help solicit and gather auction items, put together the beautiful baskets, set-up and clean-up, sell tickets and more. Tickets will be for sale beginning Jan. 28!  2019_section_basket_flyer_2.pdf

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Tuesday, Jan. 22 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Flute Sectionals 2:45-3:45 Wind Ensemble Clarinet Sectionals 2:45-4:15 Wind Ensemble Percussion Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Wind Ensemble Trumpet Sectionals 3-6 Winterguard Rehearsal
Wednesday, Jan. 23 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Clarinet Sectionals 2:45-3:45 Wind Ensemble Saxophone Sectionals 2:45-4:15 Symphonic/Concert Band Percussion Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Symphonic Band Trombone Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Wind Ensemble Euphonium Sectionals
Thursday, Jan. 24 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Trumpet Sectionals 2:45-3:45 Wind Ensemble Flute Sectionals 2:45-4:15 Symphonic/Concert Band Percussion Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Symphonic Band Saxophone Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Wind Ensemble Low Voices Sectionals 4-8 Winterguard Rehearsal
Friday, Jan. 25 2:45-3:45 Symphonic Band Horn Sectionals 3:45-4:45 Symphonic Band Low Brass/Low Reed Sectionals 4-7:30 Region Band Clinic/Rehearsal at LaMarque High School
Saturday, Jan. 26 Region Band Clinic & Concerts at LaMarque High School Rehearsal 9-11:30 Lunch 11:45-1:15 (provided on site) Rehearsal 1:30-4 Warm Up varies by ensemble Wind Symphony Concert 5 Symphonic Winds Concert 5:45 Wind Ensemble Concert 6:30
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​December 3, 2017
Hello Falcon Band and Color Guard Students/Parents,
Attached is this week’s Falcon Band Buzz Calendar Reminder for December 4 – Saturday, December 9, 2017.
Region Band Auditions begin this week.  If you plan on picking up your student after their audition, be sure and complete an Alternate Transportation Form and turn it in to the Band Director.
The third payment for the Spring Trip is due on Friday, December 8th.
Please see Mary Anne Plaza’s note below regarding dessert donations for the upcoming Winter Concert on Thursday, December 14th.  
Any pre-ordered Holiday Plants and/or Butter Braid® pastries will be delivered to you at the Winter Concert. Pick-up instructions are below. Thank you to everyone who placed orders. The funds received will help support the Band program.
If your student is in the Full Orchestra, the Orchestra Winter Concert will be on Wednesday, December 13th.
Below is an explanation about the upcoming UIL Region Band Auditions and the UIL Region, Area and State calendar.
 Have a great week,
Suzanne Rupp
2ND VP – Communications

​UIL REGION AUDITIONS EXPLAINED

 
 
UIL Region Auditions are an opportunity for students to audition and compete against other high school students in their designated region. The top performing students have an opportunity to advance to their designated Area Audition.  The finest musicians from Area advance to State.   For the purpose of UIL Music Competition the state is divided into 7 areas, which are broken down further into 28 geographical regions.  CLHS is in Region 17 Area E.  Region and Area alignment is determined based on a combination of geographic and population factors. Each region offers competition in band, choir and orchestra as well as solo and ensemble competition and medium ensemble competition.
 
Students that qualify at Region Orchestra and/or at Region Phase 2 for High School Region Band will have the opportunity to participate in a Clinic and showcase their talent in a concert.    Students who advance to State participate in a four day clinic/concert in San Antonio at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) which takes place in February.
 
The Band Directors will be passing out information on the various Region Auditions.  A small fee will be required per student to participate.
 
Transportation is normally provided on school days from CLHS to the high school where auditions are taking place. Once all auditions for the evening are completed, students will then be transported back to CLHS.  If you choose to pick up your student after their audition, an Alternative Transportation Form must be completed and turned into the Band Director prior to the audition date.  
 
Types of Auditions
 
9th Grade Region (Nov 28) – Freshmen have an opportunity for a Region audition competing only against other freshmen.  This is a great opportunity to experience Region Auditions. In intermediate school, region auditions were against other CCISD students.  Auditions are against all schools in our region.   After their audition, students are ranked by their instrument.  There is no advancement to other auditions in Freshmen Region.   Interested freshmen can also participate in the Region Orchestra and the Region Auditions. 
 
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Region Auditions (Dec 8 – 11) – This region audition is open to all high school students. Wind Ensemble students are required to participate.  Larger groups of instruments have auditions in both Phase 1 and Phase 2.  Phase 1 is spread across 2 days, and the student attends only on the day his/her instrument is scheduled.  Smaller groups of instruments do not have a Phase 1, but participate in the Non-Phased group on December 8th. The top scoring students in Phase 1 advance to Phase 2.  The scores in Phase 2 determine which students earn the ranking of Region Band or District Band.  Region Band ranked students participate in the Region Clinic/Concert on January 19 and 20, 2018. Students who rank the highest also advance to the Area Audition scheduled in January.
 
Area Auditions (Jan 13) – A select number of students who performed at the top in their Region Audition advance to Area Audition.  Four regions feed into our Area.  After this audition, the top ranking students advance to State at Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) in San Antonio. 
 
State (Feb 14-17) - Top ranking musicians from the state of Texas come together at TMEA, which is scheduled February 14 – 17, 2018.  Students who qualify as State have the opportunity and privilege to participate in a 4 day clinic.   The students audition, and per their ranking are placed in a ranking of concert bands or full orchestras.  They work in clinics with esteemed conductors and on the final day of TMEA showcase their talent in a concert.  Parents and family are welcome to attend these concerts.
 
 
 
LUSH FLOWERS

 
Think of Lush Flowers for Hostess Gifts, your Christmas and Holiday Decorations, and Winter Formal.  If you go in and order flowers for ANY occasion and mention Clear Lake Falcon Band, 10% of the purchase price will be donated to the Falcon Band Booster Club.  Rene Johnson, owner of Lush Flowers and CLHS alumnus, and her team will help you with all your floral needs. What a great way to support the FBBC.  Spread the word…this offer is good any time and for any person. Lush Flowers is located at 1131 Clear Lake City Blvd Houston, TX 77062.  281.486.5874
 
                                                                                                                                                  
EMPLOYER MATCHING FUNDS

 
Minimal effort needed from you > maximum benefit for our band program
 
Band parents,
 
The Falcon Band Booster Club corporate fundraising committee is asking for your help to expand our corporate matching gift fundraising effort.  Many companies offer a charitable matching gifts program as a benefit to their employees.   So far this school year, the band booster club has received matching gifts program checks from BP and Quantlab with checks from Albemarle and Morgan Stanley on their way.  
 
Does your employer offer a charitable matching gifts program so we can add their name to this list?
It only takes a minute for you to find out and if the answer is “yes”, the paperwork only takes a few minutes to complete but the benefits to our band program are tremendous.  
 
Is your employer also Albemarle, BP, Morgan Stanley or Quantlab?  If so, we know they match charitable donations to music programs such as ours.  
 
The money received from employer matching gifts serves all band and color guard students by partially or completely paying for the cost of many important parts of our program including private music lessons, percussion and color guard technical support, props for the marching band and winter guard shows, instruments and trailers maintenance, and the annual banquet.  

Please contact Jennifer Green (maryjennifergreen1@gmail.com), CLHS Band Booster Club Corporate Fundraising lead, for assistance completing your company’s charitable matching gifts program paperwork.

 

Dear Band and Color Guard,

Please pay close attention to the calendar this week because it's busy!

MONDAY Wind ensemble and symphonic bands practice Monday afternoon; see below for times.
TUESDAY The winter concert begins at 7PM, and the directors will let the students know what time to arrive. Girls wear black dresses and shoes; boys, tuxedos, tux shirts, bow ties, cummerbunds, black shoes and long black socks.
Please see the attached sign-up for HOLIDAY TREAT HELP (!!!). We still need someone to watch over the treat table during the wind ensemble performance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084daaae29a4fb6-winter
(before the concert)
BUTTER BRAIDS will be delivered before the concert so if you ordered, it would be a good idea to bring an ice chest for storage during the concert.
If you ordered HOLIDAY PLANTS, pick up your envelope BEFORE the concert from the table outside of the auditorium. Your envelope will have a ticket for each plant purchased. Volunteer info here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084eaaaa2fa2fa7-poinsettia

(after the concert)
At the close of the concert, volunteers will be at the front of the stage at three spots to distribute plants. Please give your tickets to one of the volunteers and your plants will be brought to you. See attached for more information.

FRIDAY/SATURDAY/MONDAY (REGION BAND PROCESS EXPLAINED!) Non-Phased, Phase 1 and Phase 2 Region Auditions (Dec 7 — 10) — This region audition is open to all high school students. Wind Ensemble students are required to participate.
Smaller groups of instruments (non-phased) and phase 1 percussion audition on Friday.
Phase 2 percussion and larger groups of instruments audition in Phase 1 on Saturday. The top scoring students in Phase 1 advance to Phase 2 on Monday. See the bottom of this email or the band calendar to determine which instruments are non-phased and phased. The students who make region band participate in the Region Clinic/Concert on Dec. 14-15 at Clear Lake High School. Those who rank the highest advance to the Area Audition scheduled in January.
Transportation is provided on school days from CLHS to the high school where auditions are taking place. Once all auditions for the evening are completed, students will then be transported back to CLHS. If you choose to pick up your student after their audition, an Alternative Transportation Form (can be found at clhsband.org) must be completed and turned in to a director PRIOR to the audition date.
Have a great week,
Jennifer McBurnett VP — Communications

STUDENT-RELATED NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE BAND COUNCIL
Hey guys! I hope everyone's having a fun time prepping for region and the winter concert! :)
If you haven't noticed yet, we are holding a holiday locker-decorating contest! Decorate your lockers by section with a theme you all decide on, and the band directors will judge in the following three categories: best decorations overall, most coordinated section, and most unique decorations. (Make sure all decorations are taken down by Thursday, December 20.)

I can't wait to see how festive y'all will make the band hall look!
Don't forget you can always communicate with the council through https://tinyurl.com/falconbandsuggestions . Send any and all band pics you take (like at the winter concert) to falconbandhistorian@gmail.com !
Camille Villar

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR

Monday, Dec. 3 Symphonic Band Rehearsal, 2:45-4:15PM Wind Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:30-6PM
Tuesday, Dec. 4 Winterguard Staging Rehearsal, 4-6PM Winter Concert, 7PM Pick up butter braids and holiday plants at concert
Wednesday, Dec.5
Thursday, Dec. 6 Winterguard Rehearsal, 3-7PM
Friday, Dec. 7 Region Band Auditions, 2-10PM
Phase 1 for percussion, region auditions for non-phased instruments: piccolo, English horn, e-flat clarinet, contra bass clarinet, alto clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor sax, bari sax, bass trombone and tuba
Saturday, Dec. 8 Region Band Auditions, 8-4PM Phase 2 for percussion; Phase 1 for phased instruments: flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, French horn, tenor trombone and euphonium
Monday, Dec. 10, 2-10PM Phase 2 for phased instruments: flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, French horn, tenor trombone and euphonium
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​Dear Band and Color Guard,
Clear Lake made it to the football playoffs, so we play Dawson High School Friday night at 7PM (probably at Veteran's Memorial Stadium; details to follow). Region orchestra auditions are Monday; freshman region auditions, Tuesday. See Mr. Pearce's 11/8 emails for all the details. In short, buses depart school at 2PM and return around 10PM. If you wish to pick up your child instead, the directors MUST have an alternate transportation form. Forms are under the Resources tab on clhsband.org. The band booster club will meet Wednesday night at 7 in the band hall, and the one practice of the week is Thursday from 3-4PM.
The butter braid fundraiser is ongoing — see below for information.
Have a great week,
Jennifer McBurnett VP — Communications

BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER
The Butter braid fundraiser will run through 11/26/2018.
The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support Band Expenses. Each person has a goal to sell a minimum of 12 pastries. The goal is to earn at least $3000 in profit!
Feel free to contact me with any questions, and thanks for doing your part to make this fundraiser a success!
Samantha Houston (832) 407-8375

STUDENT-RELATED NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE BAND COUNCIL
Thanks to everyone who came to NuTribe in the Park on Saturday!! It was such a success! :D
The council's still cooking up some fun stuff for the year, so be on the lookout for any future announcements.
Don't forget that you can always communicate with us through https://tinyurl.com/falconbandsuggestions . Send any and all cool band pics you take (like from NuTribe in the Park) to falconbandhistorian@gmail.com !
Camille Villar
P.S.: For anyone that's curious, on Saturday, we held a dodgeball tournament to make up for the tournament that wasn't held at Rock-a-Thon. The current champion team that won Saturday's bracket is “The Old Tribe”! Congrats to them and everyone who participated!!

THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, Nov. 12 Region Orchestra Auditions
Tuesday, Nov. 13 Freshman Region Auditions Winterguard tryouts 4-7PM
Wednesday, Nov. 14 Winterguard tryouts 4-6PM Band booster meeting 7PM
Thursday, Nov. 15 Full Band 3-4PM, gray rehearsal shirt
Friday, Nov. 16 Game against Dawson HS, 7PM

Dear Band and Color Guard,
The calendar is considerably lighter this week as marching season comes to a close. There will be one practice this week, Thursday 3-5PM, and a football game Friday against Clear Brook High School at Challenger Columbia Stadium. NuTribe at the Park is Saturday; see band council blurb below for details.
Poinsettia and butter braid fundraisers have begun — see below for information and see attached for forms.
Have a great week,
Jennifer McBurnett VP — Communications

DECK YOUR HALLS WITH FESTIVE HOLIDAY PLANTS
Now is the time to order your holiday plants from the Falcon Band Booster Club. Support your favorite band and decorate for the season at the same time!
The gorgeous Poinsettias, exotic Holiday Cactus, and Norfolk Pines arrive in 6" pots with gold wrappers and are only $15 each! Poinsettias are available in both red and white. For something a little different, try a red holiday cactus or a fresh-smelling Norfolk Pine. These lush plants make splendid gifts, too!
The fundraiser ends Friday, November 9th. If you are interested in the white poinsettias, submit your order early — the number of these unique plants may be limited. Order forms will be given to band students and are also available from the band website www.clhsband.org.
Questions can be directed to: Anne Anguiano @ 281 413-3236 or at poinsettias@clhsband.org
The plants must be picked up following the Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 4th.

BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER
I am very excited to announce the upcoming fundraising event! For those of you that are familiar with Butter Braid pastries — you'll be glad to know that they're back! For those of you that are not — you'll wonder how you ever lived without them! The Butter braid fundraiser will start on 11/5/2018 and run through 11/26/2018.
The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support Band Expenses. Each person has a goal to sell a minimum of 12 pastries. The goal is to earn at least $3000 in profit!
Feel free to contact me with any questions, and thanks for doing your part to make this fundraiser a success!
Samantha Houston (832) 407-8375

STUDENT-RELATED NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE BAND COUNCIL
Hey guys! Thanks for such a successful Halloween rehearsal! :)
Don't forget that THIS SATURDAY (November 10), NuTribe in the Park will take place from 3:00-5:30 PM at Bay Area Park :) All members of the band program are invited to come hang out to celebrate the end of a successful marching season.
You can choose to bring and set up games with your own balls/frisbees, enter the dodgeball tournament with a small team, take pictures, eat, or just hang out and bond with your friends!
Everyone is encouraged (but not required!) to wear a tacky holiday sweater :) If you want, you can also choose to decorate your car festively or, like stated above, bring your own ball or frisbee.
Finally, for this event, please bring something belonging to the following categories based on your marching band section: Woodwinds: bring drinks (non-alcoholic); Brass: bring snacks (chips, fruit, etc.); Percussion and Color Guard: bring desserts (cookies, popsicles in coolers, etc.).
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at camillevillar.wave@gmail.com. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys on Saturday for an afternoon of fun!
Camille Villar
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THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, Nov. 5
Tuesday, Nov. 6 No School
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Thursday, Nov. 8 Full Band 3-5PM, gray rehearsal shirt
Friday, Nov. 9 3rd Spring Trip payment due $260 Game against Clear Brook HS, Columbia Challenger Stadium, 7PM
​Saturday, Nov. 10 NuTribe at the Park, 3-5:30 at Bay Area Park
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Dear Band and Color Guard,
Our phenomenal and hardworking band was 7th out of 24 bands at the contest yesterday, and 2 away from advancing to state (!!!). It was the best showing for the band in 6 years.
The band calendar has changed for this week, so note the following: Monday's rehearsal will be canceled, and the ones Wednesday and Thursday will be shortened to 3-4:30. We have a football game Friday against Clear Springs High School at Challenger Columbia Stadium.
Senior night takes place at Friday's game, so senior parents need to be at the stadium by 6PM. Please fill out this form with all of the information needed for Senior Night (deadline was LAST FRIDAY so please complete TODAY if not done yet): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiQCwW24wgos-l43q0Wz6lfK9R0QMcBDm7k44l1Vt9jQKj5g/viewform
Great job to the parking attendant parents who braved the crowds working with the mobs of people yesterday!
Take note below of the poinsettia and butter braid fundraiser information (see attached) and details about Halloween practice and an event at Bay Area Park on November 10.
Have a great week,
Jennifer McBurnett VP — Communications
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DECK YOUR HALLS WITH FESTIVE HOLIDAY PLANTS
Now is the time to order your holiday plants from the Falcon Band Booster Club. Support your favorite band and decorate for the season at the same time!
The gorgeous Poinsettias, exotic Holiday Cactus, and Norfolk Pines arrive in 6" pots with gold wrappers and are only $15 each! Poinsettias are available in both red and white. For something a little different, try a red holiday cactus or a fresh-smelling Norfolk Pine. These lush plants make splendid gifts, too!
The fundraiser will begin Monday, October 29 and run through Friday, November 9th. If you are interested in the white poinsettias, submit your order early — the number of these unique plants may be limited. Order forms will be given to band students and are also available from the band website www.clhsband.org.  pdf_poinsettia_flyer.pdf

Questions can be directed to: Anne Anguiano @ 281 413-3236 or at poinsettias@clhsband.org
The plants must be picked up following the Winter Concert on Tuesday December 4th.


BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER

I am very excited to announce the upcoming fundraising event! For those of you that are familiar with Butter Braid pastries — you'll be glad to know that they're back! For those of you that are not — you'll wonder how you ever lived without them! The Butter braid fundraiser will start on 11/5/2018 and run through 11/26/2018.
The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support Band Expenses. Each person has a goal to sell a minimum of 12 pastries. The goal is to earn at least $3000 in profit!  butterbraid_forms.pdf
Feel free to contact me with any questions, and thanks for doing your part to make this fundraiser a success!
Samantha Houston (832) 407-8375


STUDENT-RELATED NEWS & EVENTS FROM THE BAND COUNCIL

Don't forget that the Halloween rehearsal is this Wednesday, October 31!! Dress up in a costume you can march in. The directors will judge costumes at the end of rehearsal in the following categories: (1) best group costumes, (2) scariest, (3) most creative, and (4) best overall. Each winner of each category gets a prize!
SAVE THE DATE FOR NOVEMBER 10!!! From 3:00-5:30 PM on Saturday, November 10, meet up with everyone else from the band at Bay Area Park at an event the council likes to call “NuTribe at the Park”! Read last week's email, contact camillevillar.wave@gmail.com, or just look out for advertisements in the band hall to see the details.
(And, last but not least:) WE ARE SO PROUD OF EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU!! To even be considered an area finalist (a feat that CLHS hasn't accomplished for years!) is amazing, but to be considered COMPETITIVE with those other large and loud bands is an honor. We couldn't have done this without the efforts of every single member of our band program, and I want to know that your hard work throughout this successful marching season is greatly appreciated. I love you guys so much, and I can't wait to see where this band goes in the future!
Eyes with pride!!-- Camille Villar
THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
Monday, Oct. 29
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Wednesday, Oct. 31 Full Band 3-4:30PM, Halloween costume (if desired)
Thursday, Nov. 1 Full Band 3-4:30PM
Friday, Nov. 2 Senior Night, Columbia Challenger Stadium, 6PM Game against Clear Spring HS, Columbia Challenger Stadium, 7PM
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