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ABOUT THE BAND...The Seminole High School “Pride of the Tribe” was announced the second larg-est high school band in the state of Florida during the Seminole County March-ing Fes�val this year. The marching band currently totals 310, and holds the honor of being the largest marching band in Seminole High School’s history. Last year, the Marching Seminoles earned Superior ra�ngs at the marching FBA in Nov 2010. This year, they gave a repeat performance: STRAIGHT SUPERIORS! The Jazz Chiefs and Wind Ensemble earned straight Superiors at the District FBA last year. Twenty-two individuals and ensembles earned Superiors for a total of 34 Superior medals and 16 Excellent medals, and Wind Ensemble received a Straight Superior ra�ng at State FBA at the Ocoee High School. This is the proud tradi�on of the music program at Seminole High School. These ra�ngs are not given to the band just for showing up, these kids work hard and earn every single superior.

IN THIS ISSUE:Le�er from the BPA President...2Le�er from a Gunkie Parent......3Sponsorship Update...................3Meet The Leadership:Hannah.......................................4Cheyne.......................................5Nathaniel...................................6Abigail........................................7Joe.............................................8Fundraisers...........................9-11Just for Fun..............................12Volunteer Informa�on.............13Contact and Calendar...............14

HESSE FROM MR. MALCOLMI sat down with Mr. Malcolm on a Monday a�er school. “Its not really my band” he says. “If I teach 30 years,” he states, “I will have 30 dif-ferent bands.” The differences between the bands all stem around the students. You have different personali�es. Each group provides differ-ent circumstances. It’s their band.

You always hear about the band kids as being the “good kids”. The discipline and sense of community the band offers makes them strive to be be�er. Band builds self esteem, establishes �me management skills, promotes leadership growth, and with a band this size, strength-ening of people skills.

Mr. Malcolm firmly believes that the band socializes the kids that would normally miss out on developing that skill-set. The band family promotes camaraderie. Band kids are very open-minded. It’s ok to be weird. It offers a stronger sense of acceptance.

Mr. Malcolm has three basic principles that he brings to the program. First, he tries to provide good quality music and enhance the student’s educa�on through this music. He believes the educa�on lies within the music and the events associated with the music. He men�ons the trips – places the band takes the kids where they wouldn’t normally go. Second, he believes that a lot is asked of the kids. They work hard and succeed. He says you can’t just take; you have to give as well. The band banquet and the trips are a way the band gives back to the students. Finally, making the band FUN is a key element. It’s a valuable way to show apprecia�on for a job well done.

When mee�ng with Mr. Malcolm on any subject, you find that he is passionate about his role in the band. It’s not a job. It’s a way of life.

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HESSE FROM DAVID DARBYBPA PRESIDENT:In the midst of the fall season, the band is at full thro�le ahead. The foot-ball season is halfway finished and the holidays are just ahead. We are kicking off our fall fundraisers. We’ll have pies in �me for Thanksgiving, followed by Christmas trees for Christmas. These are general fundraisers that provide for the en�re band.

Prepare yourself for many of the high points of the year. October will begin with Senior Night, where the seniors will be celebrated with a special recep�on before the game against Lake Brantley. On the follow-ing Thursday, Parents can then relax and enjoy as the students perform the Fall Band Concert followed by a bye week for football. A�er an away game to Lyman on the follow-ing Friday, you will have the opportunity to experience one of the best events on the band calendar, The Seminole County Marching Fes�val. Many of the high school students that a�end have gone to middle school with many of the students from other bands. This event joins them together for an enjoyable day of camaraderie, prac�ce, and performance. You will have the opportunity to see all of the Seminole County high schools’ hal�ime shows in a single si�ng and experience the awe of hearing all of the bands play in unison. During the last week of October, tension will begin to build as prepara�on is underway for the FBA Marching Fes�val in Deland. Students will ride silently, all the way to Deland, and perform for a musical as-sessment. The students always dig deep and pull out a great performance.

November will close out the football season with away games against Lake Mary and Winter Springs. As the season begins to slow down, many of the students will be preparing themselves for High School All County Audi�ons. A�er a short Thanksgiving break, the band will close out the year with the Sanford Christmas Parade (evening parade), the Winter Band Concert, and last, but not least, the Winter Jazz and Orchestra Concert.

It seems like a busy schedule, but it will be over before you know it. Come on out to the events. Enjoy the families within our band community. It is great to see these students perform in so many different venues and the parents and siblings suppor�ng their efforts. The students always exceed our expecta�ons, and we applaud their success. We are the Pride of The Tribe.

Enjoy the Holiday Season,

David DarbyPresidentSeminole High School Band Parent Associa�on

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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMThe Sponsorship Program has been successful. We currently have some individuals and two businesses who have pledged to become sponsors for our students in need. However, we have four applica-�ons for students reques�ng sponsorships that have not been fulfilled. Please consider suppor�ng these students. If you, someone you know, or a business would like to sponsor a band student, please con-tact the sponsorship commi�ee through Gary Vogel, sponsorship chair, at [email protected].

FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE: YVETTE ENGLISH, 9TH GRADE STUDENT REP�RESENTATIVEA�er having been a Gunkie parent for 120 days now, my rookie experi-ence has been quite a journey. Like a new freshman, I too came in anx-ious and awestruck. There were so many unanswered ques�ons and what about the ques�ons I didn’t even know to ask? I watched the band camp showcase with my eyes and my mouth both wide open! I couldn’t believe that in only one week the students performed so well and there was no music a�ached to instruments. Even equally impressive were the sec�on leaders, directors and volunteer parents. Thank goodness, be-cause I was s�ll forming my opinion, which eventually lead me to par�ci-pate on the Band Parents Advisory Board.

The BPA is more organized than any other board I have served on. They had a genuine concern for the students, the leaders and lay people who serve the band, which is what I think makes them so outstanding. Even preparing for Middle School Night, everyone was conscien�ous of our future band and BPA members. A�er a�ending the first mee�ng, I knew I wanted to be a part of this dynamic team, whose mission is to Refine and Promote. We truly want to support the band’s quest for mo�va�on, dedica�on and discipline in a way that slinging spaghe� dinners and carwashes just won’t do. The band has big goals and the BPA executes BIG. I love it!

Like any other parent of a freshman, I rarely get any informa�on un�l the night before - if I get it at all. Therefore, I rely heavily on our website and email blast. They provide a wealth of informa�on on upcoming events, fundraisers and photos. I use it to tell my son, Charles what’s coming up before he tells me. The photos are the best! They give you a sense of the personality of the band.

So that is my experience. Reach out and let me know your ideas, concerns and what you need from us to make your freshman experience be�er. Can’t wait to toast with my fellow band parents at the Cork & Olive!

Regards,Yve�e

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MEET THE LEADERSHIP...

HANNAH CARTER, BAND CAPTAINHannah is the Pride of the Tribe’s Band Captain. I met her very briefly last spring and have had the pleasure ge�ng to know her more this year.

One of the things I remember the most about her was the sheer determina-�on in her voice one day at band camp as she professed she would show them that she could do it. While I know she was referring to her posi�on as Band Captain, I observed her tenacity and knew there was nothing she couldn’t do once she put her mind to it.

Our interview starts with the important lesson ques�on. She says she has learned to have no regrets…and to manage �me more wisely. She says she is strengthening her communica�on skills. Band brought her out of her shell and helped her grow.

Her mentor is her mom. She talks about being able to discuss situa�ons with her mom and valuing the objec�vity her mom placed on the situa�on. She says her mom is always able to show the situa�on from another perspec�ve, analyzing the situa�on

from more than one level. This has helped her learn how to be�er examine situa�ons. Hannah confesses to stressing a lot with the heavy workload that she has and being able to vent to her mom helps.

Hannah hopes the legacy she leaves behind as she graduates this year is one of individuality. She wants people to remember to be themselves and know that people will accept you. Be strong in who you are and don’t care what everyone else thinks. And remember that Mr. Malcolm is your friend.

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CHEYNE LABONTE, DRUM MAJORGiven this student’s extremely hec�c schedule, you would think that finding a minute to meet with Cheyne would be difficult. It wasn’t. He went out of his way to be available to meet with me.

My first �me mee�ng Cheyne was on the plane to London. I had no idea who he was when I struck up a conversa�on about it being his first �me on a plane. I quickly learned that he was in my “pod”. I was definitely fortunate to have him there. His quiet sense of respect and loyalty surprised me, as did his subtle and some�mes wily sense of humor.

When asked what was the most important lesson he learned at SHS, Cheyne goes into detail about his friend-ships with upperclassmen and the loss you feel as they graduate and leave you behind. He said he learned to value the joys that friendship has to offer. He says through the band program, he has learned how to go out of his way to make himself and oth-ers happy. “Chill out and make friends” he said. He notes that he tends to be serious and band has taught him how to relax.

The ever-present topic in organiza�ons like band is that of the mentor. Cheyne confides that his mentor was Mr. Malcolm. He said he’s more than just a band director. Mr. Malcolm goes out

of his way to make band enjoyable and has helped with other things beside band. He teaches life lessons throughout the band program.

When asked about his future, Cheyne replies that he is definitely going into music in some form. He’s excited about the future, but isn’t quite ready to leave high school yet. “Enjoy the good �mes as much as you can and don’t sweat the bad things. No regrets.” He quoted Mr. Malcolm by saying “You pass this way only once. Do it right.”


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NATHANIEL SMITH, DRUM MAJORNathaniel Smith is one of three drum majors for the marching band. If you look through the pictures on Shu�erfly, you’ll see him wearing a very aus-tere face full of concentra�on. In person, however, he’s an affable young man with a very quirky sense of humor.

I met Nathaniel on Facebook, when he sought out my son and befriended him online. Touched, I sent him a friend request as well, and we’ve been “friends” ever since. He was the first band member to reach out to Rob as a gunkie, so I’ve always had a so� spot in my heart for him. Any mom would. I have found out over the past three years that Nathaniel is truly genuine and treats everyone with that same level of kindness.

I found out a lot about this intense young man during the interview. He spoke fondly of his great grand-father, a physicist who worked on many Military projects before moving on to do even more amazing accomplishments in the scien�fic community. He did so with just a high school level of educa�on. His sheer determina�on inspired Nathaniel to aim high, and become something more. Considering his game plan to become an Astrochemist for Space Explora�on Technologies or NASA, I would say he’s definitely gearing up to do just that.

When asked about gradua�ng, he says he wants to leave behind a memory of him as a kind person. Someone who made you smile. He wants to be remembered as someone who made being in High School a be�er place for being there.

His advice for the underclassmen is that it is worth it all. The pain, hot days, long rehearsals, and occasional bad grades because of prac�ce the night before. You’ll get more out of this program than any other in high school. You’ll come out with long las�ng friends, and real world experience that will help you.

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ABIGAIL INYANG, DRUM MAJORAbbi is the youngest of the three drum majors. She is a junior this year. Our interview was the first �me I’d actually talked to her and was blown away by this dedicated, focused young lady.

Her band experience has taught her how to deal with difficult situa�ons. She learned the value of not holding on to anger. She says you should leave a tough situa�on with a be�er understanding each individual view-point. She states that people will remember you for what you say. The most insignificant thing will be used to color a picture of who you are. Don’t misrepresent yourself. She really wants people to remember her as working hard FOR them. She feels her posi�on as drum major is a service posi�on. She wants them to know that she did everything she could for them and really tried to connect for them.

She explains the importance of taking ini�a�ve to get what you want out of school was an extremely valuable lesson learned at Seminole. “No one will be your mom,” she says. You have to do it yourself. Her mentor in high school has been Ms. Lyons, an English Teacher. She valued her ma�er-of-fact ap-proach to things, never sugar coa�ng anything but telling them exactly what they needed to know.

Focusing on the future, she feels she’s ready for the responsibility of venturing out on her own but won-ders what life will be like living away from her parents. She values them immensely. They taught her about respect; the respect for authority on one side, and the value of earning respect on the other. She has plans to enter the medical field, with a poten�al focus on dermatology. Don’t close the chapter on this young lady yet, though, we have one more year to get to know her more.


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JOE GALVIN, FIELD COMMANDERJoe Galvin, a Junior at Seminole High School, holds the Field Commander posi�on. Carrying the same responsibility as the drum major role, he is there to offer a different perspec�ve. He sees the band in a different angle than the drum majors, from the field level. He can see areas where the drum majors may not be able to see. Through this vantage point, he can assist other marching band members with field techniques. He marches with the band, but is ready to step up to the podium should the need arise.

The thing that comes to mind when considering Joe is his dedica�on to music. You always hear about how hard he prac�ces. When asked what he does in his spare �me, he laughs and says “Trumpet”.

Valuing hard work and determina�on, Joe wants to leave behind a memo-ry of ge�ng things done and working hard. He wants to inspire them to

do the same. He presses the importance of �me management and bal-ance. “Don’t lose sleep”, he says. “Trim the fat and get done with what you need to do.”

Joe values individuality. He talks about how everyone is different, and through that difference offers many different viewpoints on situa�ons. He says it is very important to remember when having discus-sions with people to not negate another person’s point of view just because it doesn’t line up with your own.

With his values, and very levelheaded way of thinking, Joe will bring a posi�ve light into the music pro-gram as he plans to become a band director.


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WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER:On Monday, October 3rd, students will be given the flyer/order form for our newest fundraiser, An Evening of Wine Tas�ng, co-hosted by Seminole High School Band Parent Associa�on and Cork & Olive in Lake Mary . Guests will enjoy a very special evening of fun and fellow-ship, sharing in the season’s best wines paired with yummy sweet and savory appe�zers. This is a wonderful opportunity for our band, so invite everyone you know! The event will be held at the Cork & Olive, 4247 Lake Mary Blvd , on Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 6:30 – 9:30 P.M. Tickets: $25.00 per person in advance$35 per person at the doorIncludes Wine and Hors d’oeuvres Pre-sell �ckets for $25.00 each (order form on back of flyer); DEADLINE is November 11th; you may turn in your money and pick up the �ckets in the Band Room each Friday morning before school OR to arrange a different pick-up �me, contact Jill McAuley. Checks need to be made payable to Seminole High School Band Parent Associa�on (SHSBPA). If we exceed Cork & Olive’s maximum occupancy of 125 guests, a 2nd date will be announced. The flyer, order form, as well as a poster, can be found on the band website, h�p://seminolehsband.org/Fundraisers.aspx

Let’s Put the “FUN” back in FUNDRAISER!!

PIES:Pre-order dates: October 31st un�l November 11th. Pie pick up will be on Monday, November 21st from 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Direc�ons for students:

1. Fill out the order form with your sales informa�on. The form can be found online at h�p://seminolehs-band.org/Fundraisers.aspx.2. Collect the total amount due at �me of pre-order (cash or checks payable to SHS BPA)3. Enclose order form and money in the envelope provided or mark an envelope with “PIE FUNDRAISER” and turn into the BAND ROOM by November 4th4. A copy of your order form will be returned to you when you pick up your order to deliver to your cus-tomers

For informa�on call: Wendy Doelle at 407-302-7013 or email at [email protected]

Let’s make this 1st Annual Pie Fundraiser a Success!

Note: The Wine Tas�ng and Pie Fundraisers are almost at a close.

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CHRISTMAS TREES, POINSETTIAS AND WREATHS:The Seminole High School Band members are selling Christmas Trees, Poinse�as and Wreaths as a fund-raiser this year. These trees, poinse�as and wreaths are being PRE SOLD ONLY and will be delivered to the Seminole High School parking lot (front of school) for pick up on Wednesday, November 30th between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Please make this project, our 11th year of this sale, a success!!

The trees and wreaths are PREMIUM FRASER FIR from North Carolina, selected especially for our Band’s sale. The price is about 15% less than you would pay on retail Christmas tree lots. We will be sure the cus-tomer finds a tree that they like!!

Talk to your friends and neighbors! Tell them you are raising funds for the Seminole High School Band. Tell them what a GREAT band you are! Many people purchase a Christmas tree or wreath for their home every year and this way they can help the band at the same �me! If they are not interested in a tree, try to sell a wreath. Handmade from Fraser Fir, the wreaths are inexpensive, fresh, and have a wonderful scent!! !! This year we are also offering beau�ful red poinse�as in 8 1/2” or 6 1/2” pots, loaded with blooms!

1. Fill out the order form on the FLYER in your packet and detach. You can also download the flyer online at h�p://seminolehsband.org/Fundraisers.aspx. Be sure and include the seller’s name to receive credit for the sale. Make sure the buyer is aware of the pick-up date and �me.2. Collect the $15.00 deposit for a tree or $5.00 for a wreath or $5.00 for a poinse�a (check or money order) and a�ach (paperclip or staple) to the order form.3. Give the customer the top half of the form with the pick-up date and informa�on.4. Put all your sales in the collec�on envelope, list all sales on the front and turn in to the BAND ROOM by November 15th.5. Call or email all your customers the week of the sale to remind them of the pick-up date and �me. IM-PORTANT!

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Q: How do I know I will like the tree?A. Sa�sfac�on is guaranteed. Some extra trees are included in the shipment in case a tree is damaged. The customer will be able to pick out their tree and be totally sa�sfied. Should there be a problem, the customer will receive a total refund, including deposit.Q. What if I am out of town or an emergency arises on the day of pick-up?A. An alternate �me will be offered to meet any situa�on.Q. I need a larger than 8 foot tree for my home or business!!A. Fill out the space on the form that indicates a larger tree is needed. You will receive a call from the project chairperson, confirming your order and the price. The tree can be picked up at the sale or special arrangements for delivery are available for the larger trees.

FOR INFORMATION CALL: Chris Proudfoot at 407-771-4314 or email: [email protected]

FUNDRAISERS

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GLAMOUR SHOTS:So what is a Glamour Shot? It’s a portrait of your student (in uniform and with their instrument), super-imposed in front of the whole band. Glamour Shots is a fundraiser for the BPA, but more than that, these portraits are treasures for students, parents, grandparents and others. They are reasonably priced and professionally printed.

Steps in ge�ng your Glamour Shots:Let Mr. Brendle know that that you are interested. Write to him at this email address: [email protected]. To process every student would take many hours, so Mr. Brendle will only be processing students once he knows they have an interest, and pos�ng them only a�er the Se-niors receive their complimentary Glamour Shots during Senior Night. An indica�on of interest is NOT the same as an order, but it is a key step.

To view the Glamour Shots, go to the Dave Brendle Photography website - www.dbrendle.smugmug.com. Follow the instruc�ons on this form to log in to this site. If your Glamour Shot isn’t there, it probably hasn’t been pro-cessed yet. Just e-mail Mr. Brendle again.

Fill out the form accurately and turn it in, along with your payment to the lock box in the band room. On-line payment through PayPal is available. Note that printed forms are located in the band room, and the form can be found online at h�p://seminolehsband.org/Fundraisers.aspx.

Allow 3 weeks for delivery. Glamour Shots are delivered by default to the band room. Op�onal shipping to your address is available at $5 per order.

Remember, Glamour Shots are a BPA fundraiser. Because of this, they must be ordered through the Photo Commi�ee, and funds must go through the BPA. You cannot order directly from the Smugmug website.

FUNDRAISERS

LETTERMAN JACKETS AND CUSTOM DECALSRich McGilvray oversees the Spirit Wear for the Band Parents Associa�on. Le�erman’s Jackets are avail-able through Spirit Wear. The order form is on the Band website at h�p://seminolehsband.org/Fundrais-ers.aspx. The process is simple; make your selec�ons on the order form, total the cost of selec�ons, make your check out to SHS Band Parents Associa�on, then contact Rich at [email protected] to make arrangements to pick up the form and check. Jackets take 6 to 8 weeks to be delivered so the sooner you order the be�er!!! The cutoff for Christmas delivery is October 28th, so don’t wait!

Anyone interested in custom decals for your car or your student’s car, order forms can be found on the Band website for your convenience. The cost is $10.00 per decal with student name and instrument. Checks can be made out to SHS Band Parents Associa�on also.

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YOU OUGHTA BE IN PICTURES.....

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Volunteer Op�ons Contact Name Email AddressGeneral Shelly Coker opera�[email protected] Sco� Smith [email protected] Bill Gorman [email protected] Tree Shelly Coker opera�[email protected] Suzie Moore newsle�[email protected] Camp Sco� Smith [email protected] Altera�ons Marcie Jones [email protected]/Video Randy Seaman [email protected] Sco� Smith [email protected] Suzie Moore [email protected] Wear Rich McGilvray [email protected] Wendy Doelle [email protected] Sco� Smith [email protected] Cones Wendy Doelle [email protected]

A band the size of ours needs all of the helping hands we can get. Interested in helping out? See the list of opportuni-�es below with contact informa�on. Have an idea you don’t see? Contact David Darby, our BPA President, at [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE:

BAND CONTACT INFORMATION:P. L. Malcolm: [email protected] Newhouse: [email protected] Office: (407) 320-5161Alternate: (407) 320-5171Fax: (407) 320-5035

BPA Contact Informa�on:David Darby, President: [email protected] Galvin, Vice President: [email protected] Seaman, Secretary: [email protected] Clark, Accounts Payable: [email protected] Polk, Accounts Receivable: [email protected] De Jesus, Student Accounts: [email protected]

Fundraising: [email protected]�ons Team: newsle�[email protected]/Video Team: [email protected]

S E M I N O L E H I G H S C H O O L

Mailing:Seminole High School

A�en�on: Band Department2701 Ridgewood Avenue

Sanford, FL 32773

SHS BPAPO Box 2357

Sanford, FL 32773

November 11 - Away Game at Winter Springs

November 17 - HS All County Audi�ons

November 23 - November 25 - Thanksgiving Holidays

December 1 - 4 - Tri-State Honors Band, FSU

December 5 - Macy’s Universal Parade

December 10 - Sanford Christmas Parade

December 13 - Orchestra/Jazz Concert

January 12 - 14 - All State Band, Tampa

January 16 - Mar�n Luther King, Jr. Parade

January 26 - 28 - Honor’s Band

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:This is my very first edi�on of the Band Beat. I’ve done newsle�ers in the past, but nothing like this one. Talk about in�mida�ng! We’ve got amazing Directors, Students, and Band Parent Associa�on. This group is �ght knit and above all KNOWS their stuff. My son is a junior, so I’m late hopping on the Band Wagon, but be�er late than never, I say. I vol-unteered for the London trip and had a group of band kids that really made an impact on my life as a band parent. They were amazing, and I was grateful no one ran away screaming. So here I am, not sure what I’m doing, but with everyone’s help, and a li�le tenacity, I’ll get this newsle�er thing down to a fine science.Thanks everyone!Suzie

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