Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Band BoostersOctober 2015 • 2015-2016 School Year

Issue 2

Director’sWelcomeJason Wyse • 440-740-4792WyseJ@bbhcsd.org

Hard to believe that the 2015 marching season is already past the halfway point! It has been a pleasure to work with these fine students since August… we greatly appreciate their efforts and enthusiasm. Also, I must recognize the tireless work of our outstanding staff, who always have the best interests of our students at heart: Mrs. Astey, Mr. Hanna, Grace Kubera, Rocky Taylor, and Jonathan Monacelli.

Running a successful marching band each fall requires the combined efforts of many, many individuals... especially PARENTS! Please allow me to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed – however much or little – to this massive undertaking. Thank you!

Coming Up: SENIOR NIGHT – Friday, October 23rd (CT – 5:00)Senior band members and parents will enjoy a reception on stage prior beginning at 5:00, prior to our march-down. You will then line up behind the band and follow us down to the stadium, where you will be recognized. We are SO GRATEFUL to these seniors, and to you – the parents – who have invested in their musical development over these many years!

SOUNDS OF THE STADIUM – Wednesday, 10/28 @ 7pm (CT – 6:15)This indoor concert provides a warm/dry venue for family, friends, and fans to hear all of the exciting music from this season! The concert will be professionally recorded bySoundwaves, and orders for CDs & DVDs can be placed at the event.

CITRUS SALES – Look for more info coming soon from our Boosters!

CHAIR PLACEMENT AUDITIONS – Due by Friday, October 23 @ 11:59 pm •Chair Placement materials will be released online Friday, October 9th.

•All chair placement recordings must be submitted in a VIDEO format. Videos will be uploaded to a file-sharing service (Dropbox, YouTube, GoogleDrive, etc.), and the links will be submitted to the Directors via a Google Form that will be posted on our website.

•As always, each ensemble (Symphonic Band, Concert Winds, Wind Ensemble) will have its own set of audition materials. Students should be certain to record the material for their specific group. All students will utilize the same “cover letter” that contains the instructions and rubric.

•EVERY student must submit a Chair Placement recording. Auditions provide anassessment, which allows the staff to get a “snapshot” of each student’s musical progress. The goal is to create a balanced band sound by assigning appropriate parts and placing students where they will find the most success.

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IN THIS ISSUEDirector’s Welcome 1/2Letter from President 2Band Parties 2Band Website 2Lost and Found 2Citrus Sale 3Band Festival 3Pancake Breakfast 3Easter Seals Fundraiser 4Macy’s Parade 4Swarm Board 4Chaperones 5Upcoming Events 5Chaperone Check List 6Trunk or Treat 7District TPP Revenue 8Homecoming Game Pics 9Band Booster Officers & Chairpersons 10

Brecksville - Broadview HtsHigh School Band Boosters

6380 Mill RoadBroadview Hts., OH 44147

440-740-4700www.bbhhsband.com

President: Linda Begley1st VP: Amy Zajac2nd VP: Kathy Drinko Secretary: Heidi EwingTreasurer: Mary BrumbaughAssistant to Treasurer: Katie Churchin

Articles are due the 1st week of eachmonth to be published in the

newsletter mid-month.Email to: mlshively@roadrunner.com

Director’s Welcome(continued)

Linda Begley440-526-0682begleyband@cox.net

Summer is gone. Fall and the cooler temperatures have arrived! The BBHHS Marching Bees are in the midst of the 2015 season. The half time shows have been stupendous! The band had so many activities in September. What a great night at the North Royalton Band Festival. The Homecoming parade and bonfire were made so much more festive with the music provided by the marching band! Best of all, script Bees was performed at the football game! The Homecoming week-end was capped off with the crowning of the Homecoming King, Henry Orendorf, and Queen, Sarah Ford, both members of the Marching Bees!

All of these activities could not be possible without the support shown by the band boosters. A large thank you to all who have volunteered their time. Chaperoning, passing out game snacks, selling the athletic program, and all the volunteer efforts are what make the band run so smoothly, everyone working together really makes this band great.

“Marching” into October, there are many more band events ahead. Senior Night is a band tradition acknowledging all the seniors on the field. The end of October, brings the end of marching season. Please mark your calendars to attend the Sounds of the Stadium concert on Wednesday, October 29th in the large gym. It is great to see and hear the band up close!

Trunk or Treat takes place on 10/30 after the game, please see the flyer in the newsletter. What a great way to spend an autumn evening! Another tradition, is the annual Band Citrus fundraiser. Profits from the sale go into the student’s Bee Bucks and can be used for Disney. Watch for the information about the sale on the website. It is a tasty way to bring a little sunshine into the cold winter months ahead.

The band does not have all the fun! Please join us at the next band booster meeting on 11/3 at 7 PM. There will be refresh-ments and lots of information about the upcoming events. I hope to see you there!

Letter Fromthe President

•Beginning on November 2nd, students will split into their respective groups: the Symphonic Bands (Crimson and Gold) will meet 5th Peri-od; Concert Winds and Wind Ensemble will meet 6th Period. We are already looking forward to making great music!

DISNEY UPDATE The first Disney mailing has been sent out! If you did not receive this mailing, please contact me right away. Also, materials will always be available on the Disney Page of our band website.

Please remember these two important dates:

1. December 11th – Payment #1 & Commitment Form DUE - The payment is due directly to Great Day! Tours. - The Commitment Form is due to the Band Office.

2. Monday, February 22nd – Mandatory trip meeting - 7:00 pm in the HS Auditorium. All traveling students, and one Parent/Guardian must attend. Please mark your calendars!

We are still just at the very beginning of a great musical year… there is much more ahead! Thank you for your support.Jason Wyse

Band Parties have beena tradition associated withthe marching band. The partiesare typically hosted by Senior Parents,with the location announced after the game.The parties are not part of the Band Booster organization. However, if a party host is ever in need of chaperones, please feel free to email me at Begleyband@cox.net and an email request can be sent out to help facilitate a funevening for all. As a parent, please feel free to check in with the host family to offer any assistance. In the past when hosting my own party, I appreciated everyone who helped with such a large group. Many volunteers make it so much easier to continue this tradition for the host families. Senior Year brings so many fun traditions that continue to make the band such aspecial organization.

If anyone, student or parent, has lost any items at recent band games, please contact

Carolyn Karkosiak at440-667-8930 or check the

lost and found tableat school.

On Saturday, September 19th, the band performed in theNorth Royalton Band Festival. It was a wonderful eveningfilled with exciting performances, and a spirit of camaraderie between all bands involved! The Marching Bees put on a fantastic show... here are someof the students of “Bus One” celebrating the night with the plaque that was received. Students pictured: Carly Kupniewski, Zach Milicia, Jackson Williams,Marko Dzelajlija, Nick Juhas, Mark Wolf, and Jack Wolf.

THE CITRUS SALE IS HERE! Want to earn some BEE BUCKS to help defray thecost of the Disney Trip?We will be selling Florida Grapefruit and Orangesthis year for Saturday, November 21st andSaturday, December 12th deliver dates. Each box sold adds to your child’s Bee Buck account!

Please read about some great new changes this year -

1. ONLINE ORDERING - If you would like, you can order online at https://www.FloridaIndianRiverGroves.com/shopnow.asp?id=983582 Please note that if you order online, you will have to use a credit card to pay, and you must enter your child’s name at the end of the transaction. Orders for the November 21st delivery date are taking place now until November 2nd, and you can order from November 5th to November 21st for the December 21st deliver date! (Paper orders are still available!)

2. This year, you will receive an email verification for your order!

3. When ordering, there is an opportunity to donate a box of oranges to a local food bank in a Band or Flag Line Members Name!

We will need some volunteers soon for the Saturday delivery dates this year - let us know if you are able to help! Any questions can be sent to bbhbandcitrus@gmail.com.

Thanks! Kathy Drinko & Lynne Robie

Kathy Drinko440-223-8285drinkofamily@gmail.comCitrus Sale

Lynne Robie440-864-9072lynnerobie@sbcglobal.net

Marching BandFestival

Pancake Breakfast Fun and Entertaining –

Saturday, March 12th

Pancake BreakfastF I R S T A N N U A L M U S I C I N O U R S C H O O L S

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

SECOND ANNUAL MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS

CHECK OUT THE BAND SWARM BOARD!Decorated by Jackie Ross

The Band Boosters will be hosting a new and exciting fund raiser on March 12 !!

On that date, we will have an Easter Seals truck parked at our school lot. We are in need of 1,250 bags of clothing in order to reach our fun raising goal of $3,500! Start to help now by saving anything made of cloth -- your old clothes, comforters, blankets, towels, sheets, shoes, and purses. Everything will be used, no matter what the condition. Start cleaning your closets and saving now!!

March 12 will also be our 2nd Annual Music in Our Schools Pancake Breakfast. Drop off your clothing and have a great breakfast too! It’s a great way to support your students.

March 12, 2016Save the Date! Save your old clothing! Fill-the-Truck!

BBHHS Junior Sarah Olszewski has been named a member of the 2015 Macy’s Great American Marching Band! She will be marching as part of the Flagline for this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Selected members from across the country travel to New York City a week prior to the parade. The members then participate in a week of rehearsals and leadership activities, as well as shopping, attending Broadway shows, and exploring the city. Sarah states that she is “most looking forward to marching in the parade because I never expected that I’d get this opportunity. It’s a once in a lifetime experience, and I know I’ll make tons of memories and friends that will last a lifetime.” Sarah is a member of the BBHHS Marching Bees’ Flagline as well as Key Club, Track and Field, Chinese Club, and National Art Honor Society.

Upcoming Eventsfor October

16 AWAY FB @ Wadsworth (CT – 4:30 pm)19 Flagline Practice (6-9 pm)20 Marching Band Rehearsal (6-9 pm)22 Percussion Practice (6-9 pm)23 HOME FB vs Stow (CT – 5 pm) Senior Night23 Chair Placement Auditions Due 26 Flagline Practice (6-9 pm)27 Marching Band Rehearsal (6-9 pm) 28 Sounds of the Stadium (7 pm)29 Percussion Practice (6-9 pm)30 AWAY FB @ Hudson (CT – 4:30 pm)30 Trunk or Treat (10 pm)

Please join us

at the nextBand Booster

meeting onTuesday,

November 3rd at 7pm in the

Band Room

Carolyn Karkosiak • 440-667-8930carolynkarkosiak@sbcglobal.net

Sheri Fenton • 216-406-3485fentonsl@roadrunner.com

A big THANK YOU to all parents who have been chaperoning this year.

For all the parent who have carried to and from the fields....• 4 ladders• 2 carts of plumes• 1 flag line cart• 2 bags of pom poms• 2 suicide tubas• 2 wagons stacked with of drum stands• Many miscellaneous parts and pieces • Many extra raincoats• A few student uniforms• A few instruments here and there

For all the parents who have... • Disbursed plumes before pregame and halftime and collected them afterwards • Assisted Grace with flag placement during halftime• Carried the ladders to and from the field for halftime• Escorted student to and from bathrooms and concessions• Directed students to where the nurse was stationed• Disbursed cups of water• Collected garbage after the games• Taken attendance on the busses to and from away games• Reminded the students about their instruments, hats, gloves, dinkles and flip folders• Rounded up the last of the students from concessions and restrooms before end of 2nd quarter near end of 3rd quarter and near the end of game • And once in a while had to give a needed gentile reminder of what is proper behavior as a Brecksville Bee

WE THANK YOU!!!!!Sheryl Fenton & Carolyn Karkosiak

Carolyn Karkosiak • 440-667-8930carolynkarkosiak@sbcglobal.net

Sheri Fenton • 216-406-3485fentonsl@roadrunner.com

Immediately upon arrival, please check in with our Band Chaperone Chair and make sure you have filled out the districtVolunteer Release Form. Then, for away games/festivals, please move to your assigned bus and begin Attendance Procedures

by 20 minutes after call time!

Attendance Procedure when leaving BBHHS:•Place one chaperone OUTSIDE the bus checking for the following on each student: The uniform should be ON; except loading crew members. Garment bags and hangers are not permitted on the bus (There are a few rare exceptions to this rule).

-Uniform Pants and Coat -Black Band T-shirt -Black Socks -Dinkles -White Gloves (Drumline & Front Ensemble do not wear gloves) -Band Hat (Front Ensemble does not wear hats) -Girls are required to have a means of putting their hair up in their hat once at the game. -Instrument (Large Instruments are loaded on the truck)

•Place the second chaperone ON the bus taking attendance as students enter: -Loading crew members will be the last to board the bus. They are indicated on your bus list with an asterisk. -Please do NOT let students take attendance. Please do not use the roll call system. -Please do a head count to double check that your attendance is accurate. -ALL students that are absent should be reported to the staff member that comes around to your bus prior to departure for check-in.

Bus Expectations:•Behavioral Expectations

-Everyone must be seated. -Nothing can be in the aisle ways. -No eating or drinking. (Some drivers allow bottles of water) -Reasonable noise level at all times. -PDA’s are not permitted.

•On each bus list, there are two names that are bolded. These students are serving as bus captains this year. Please utilize them to help carry out Bus Expectations.•When arriving at a destination, all students should remain on the bus until told to unload by a staff member. Loading crew will immediately exit the bus when we arrive to our destination.•When students are given permission to exit the bus, please be the last off and check the bus to make sure no uniform parts or instruments were left behind.

Arrival to the Game; Home Games:•Some equipment will need to be transported from the buses/band room to the band stands. Please help to transport items assigned by the Chaperone Chair.

Game Behavior:•Student expectations during the game:

-Remain in the stands as much as possible. -Jackets stay zipped at all times (unless told otherwise). -At home games, students are permitted to use the restroom facilities on their own. At away events, students must be escorted to the restroom by a chaperone. -Students are permitted to purchase food at the concession stand ONLY during 3rd quarter. -With 2 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, please help locate and remind students to head back to the stands.

During the Game and After the Game:•Some equipment will need to be transported to the field and back to the band stands for pregame and halftime. The Chaperone will assign the items that we need assistance with.•Plumes are passed out just prior to each pregame/halftime performance and collected directly following pregame/halftime.•Some equipment will need to be transported from the field back to the band room / buses. Please help to transport items assigned by the Chaperone Chair. •See “Attendance Guidelines” above when traveling home by bus.•When arriving back to BBHHS, please be the last off the bus and check to make sure no uniform parts, trash or instruments were left behind.

If you have any questions or concerns during the trip, please feel free to call! Mrs. Astey, cell (440) 829-7759, Mr. Wyse, cell (614) 582-7684.

We are very grateful for your help and assistance!

Attention Marching Band Families: It’s the 2nd Annual

Trunk or Treat Event Rain or Shine we will treat our band kids to some fun

after the last game of the regular season.

To Participate: • LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING BY SIGNING UP THROUGH

HTTP://GOO.GL/FORMS/7WWSS92BRJ • Simply park your car in the lot behind the band room starting at 10:00 pm

(chaperones can park at call time) • Bring candy to pass out from your trunk (300 pieces recommended) • Decorate your trunk for the full effect • Pass out candy to our Marching Bees when they return from Hudson! • Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory. QUESTIONS? CONTACT VIA EMAIL, CALL OR TEXT: DEBBIE INSANA (DMINSANA@SHERWIN.COM 216-978-7109) OR PAM KNEREM (PKNEREM@YAHOO.COM 440-343-2615)

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State Representatives for BBHCSD Rep. Marlene Anielski, District 6 77  S.  High  St  12th  Floor  Columbus,  OH  43215  (614)  644-­‐6041  http://www.ohiohouse.gov/marlene-­‐anielski/contact    Senator Tom Patton, District 24 Majority  Floor  Leader  Senate  Building  1  Capitol  Square,  1st  Floor  Columbus,  Ohio  43215  (614)  466-­‐8056  http://www.ohiosenate.gov/senate/patton/contact    

Talking  points  –  Off  Set  for  Reimbursement  of  lost  TPP  Revenue    As  a  parent  and  voter  in  the  Brecksville  Broadview  Heights  City  School  District,  I  am  sharing  my  concerns  with  you  regarding  the  Governor’s  veto  of  the  budget  language  that  would  have  continued  Tangible  Personal  Property  (TPP)  reimbursements  to  school  districts  in  FY2017.    I  ask  you  to  support  the  expected  stand-­‐alone  bill  to  be  introduced  soon  after  the  General  Assembly  reconvenes,  which  will  restore  at  least  a  portion  of  TPP  payments,  or  off-­‐set,  for  2017  and  beyond  and  hopefully  avoid  another  veto  by  the  Governor.      My  district  has  worked  diligently  to  cut  costs  and  has  remained  off  the  ballot  for  additional  funds  for  eleven  years.  Now  as  we  are  facing  the  inevitable  need  to  put  a  new  money  issue  on  the  ballot  in  future,  we  are  faced  with  an  unexpected  loss  of  $1.7  million  in  TTP  reimbursement  putting  an  unfair  burden  on  our  taxpayers.    Please  support  this  offset  approach  and  encourage  your  colleagues  to  do  the  same.      

Please take a few minutes to email Senator Tom Patton and Rep. Mariene Anielskito ask them to support the stand-alone bill to help restore or off-set a portion of the

$1.7 million in TPP revenue that has been taken away from our district.

Directors/Advisors: Band Director Jason Wyse 740-4792 wysej@bbhcsd.orgAssociate Director Tricia Astey 740-4872 asteyt@bbhcsd.orgAssistant Director Scott Hanna 740-4792 shanna1@kent.eduFlagline Advisor Grace Kubera 740-4792 kuberagrace@gmail.comDrumline Advisor Jonathan Monacelli 740-4792 jrm97@zips.uakron.eduAssoc. Percussion Advisor Rockwell Taylor 740-4792 rockwelltaylor@yahoo.com Officers: President Linda Begley 526-0682 begleyband@cox.net1st Vice President Amy Zajac 877-0763 aapzajac@sbcglobal.net2nd Vice President Kathy Drinko 223-8285 drinkofamily@gmail.comSecretary Heidi Ewing 330-807-7481 heidilewing@gmail.comTreasurer Mary Brumbaugh 552-2647 beesbandfees@gmail.comAss’t to Treasurer Katie Churchin 216-534-0767 kchurchin@sbcglobal.ne

Program Committee Charirpersons Band Fees Paula Hradisky 746-0107 prhradisky@hotmail.comBox Office/Ushers Theresa Fallon 526-5128 fallon5@sbcglobal.netChaperones Sheri Fenton 216-406-3485 fentonsl@roadrunner.com Co-chair Carolyn Karkosiak 667-8930 carolynkarkosiak@sbcglobal.net Drumline Rep. Jackie Ross 838-5465 mr03ross@aol.comFlagline Rep. Grace Gaines 832-0256 gracecgaines@gmail.com Co-chair Barb DelRoso 526-4925 bdelroso@aol.comGame Snacks Laura Kovach 546-9420 daisychains@cox.netHospitality Laura Kovach 546-9420 daisychains@cox.netNewsletter Michelle Shively 838-0975 mlshively@roadrunner.comPSO Rep Michele Mihalich 546-7649 family@mihalich.comPublicity Amy Studer 785-9753 amy.billing@gmail.comSenior Night Renee Waite 746-0107 prhradisky@hotmail.comStudent Accounts Heidi Ewing 330-807-7481 heidilewing@gmail.comSwarm Board & Locker Decor Jackie Ross 838-5465 mro3ross@aol.comUniforms Denise Eder 717-1170 denise.e@cox.net Julie Luber 546-0851 luberjacks@cox.net Cheryl Dunphy 241-4747 cjdunphy@yahoo.com Lori Losi 330-715-6301 lori_losi@yahoo.comWebmaster Janice Schenk 216-409-0663 janice.schenk@roadrunner.comYard Signs Lori Samhric 838-5674 ssamhric@sbcglobal.net Co-chair Ann Marie Williams 746-1296 dasjwilliams@gmail.com

Ways & Means Chairpersons Athletic Program Ads Michelle Cline 550-792-4795 trianglewoman@icloud.com Co-chair Kathy Richards 546-9945 Athletic Program Layout Michelle Shively 838-0975 mlshively@roadrunner.comAthletic Program Sales Les & Julie Gicei 838-1219 julianneg123@aol.comEndowment/Patrons Theresa Fallon 526-5128 fallon5@sbcglobal.netCitrus Sales Kathy Drinko 223-8285 drinkfamily@gmail.com Co-chair Lynn Robie 864-9072 lynnerobie@sbcglobal.netSpirit Wear Rose Jonovich 746-9997 rjonovich@mindspring.com Co-chair Dina Packard 740-0380 dinawena@msn.comPancake Breakfast/Music Schools OPEN

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