October 31 , 2017

What’s Happening This Week and Next: Oct 31: HAPPY HALLOWEEN – BE SAFE & HAVE FUN! Oct 31 5pm: BINGO: http://www.wlcbands.com/bingo.html Nov 1: 7pm: Concert @ Walnut Creek Nov 2: 7:00 pm MANDATORY Parent mtg @ WLC cafeteria Nov 4: MCBA State Championships @ Ford Field See attached States Info Packet – detailed schedule of day TBA Nov 4: 5pm: BINGO: http://www.wlcbands.com/bingo.html Nov 5: 6 – 8:30 pm After-States Party @ Multi Lakes Conservation Association – see attached invite

ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!!

The props this year are extremely

heavy and more hands are needed to

help move them on and off the field.

If you can help during Nationals &

Grand Nationals please contact us at

wlcmbGoBand@gmail.com

See all of our pictures at:

http://wlcbands.smugmug.com/ Password: wlcrocks

MANDATORY INFORMATIONAL

MEETING

The parent meeting on November 2 is Mandatory for all families to discuss

States and Grand Nationals. (Mandatory Chaperone meeting following the parent meeting.)

AFTER STATES PARTY!!!

The After States Party is THIS SUNDAY

@ 6PM. Please sign in to Charms to

volunteer. There are plenty of items

that we still need donated. You can

drop off your donations in the Band

Room on Saturday before 3:00 or on

Sunday before the party at 5.

The Band needs your help!

CHAPERONE for GRAND NATIONALS

We still need chaperones

for Grand Nationals. If you are available to help please

sign up on Charms. AS PARTY!!!

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO RSVP for the

Band Banquet November 19, 2017

12:00 to 4:00 pm

The Diamond Center Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374

THE BAND NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

1. SHADOWS: Support the band and Shadow a position for next year. If you are interested contact us at wlcmbGoBand@gmail.com 2. CHAPERONES – Chaperones are needed for Grand Nationals. In order to keep our kids safe we need adult chaperones to be with the marching bands during competitions. It’s a lot of fun & a great way to meet band families! Go to www.charmsoffice.com - school code wlcmb & sign in to your kid’s account. (go to volunteer area and click on a competition). 3. FOOD SERVERS – During performances and competitions the marching band is fed. Food servers are needed throughout the season to help feed the kids. Go to www.charmsoffice.com - school code wlcmb & sign in to your kid’s account. (go to volunteer area and click on food servers).

Buy Your Scrip Gift Cards!

Peggy Slate will be selling cards before at the Parent Booster meeting this week. If you would like to contact her to buy cards before then, contact her at wlcmbscrip@gmail.com to set up a time to exchange

cards for payment. See the attached list for our updated inventory of cards or pre-order cards from over 300 retailers (see online list at shopwithscrip.com).

A pre-order form is also attached to the Band Buzz.

PLEASE check the Calendar on the WLCMB Website for more detailed scheduling

NOVEMBER

*November 1: 7:00pm WLCMB Performance at Creek *November 2: Parent Booster Meeting

November 4: MCBA State Championship @ Ford Field November 5: After States Party

November 9-12 BOA Grand Nationals November 15: WLCMB Performance at Banks November 16: WLCMB Performance at Geisler

November 19: 1:00 WLCMB Banquet

Mark

Your Calendar!

Sign up to work BINGO with your student’s section!

TROMBONES/EUPHONIUMS – NOVEMBER WLP/WG – DECEMBER/JANUARY

Volunteers (18 and older) needed every Tuesday and Saturday from 5pm to 10pm

Spend an evening helping with BINGO? You can earn up to $50 by helping at Bingo….each time you go!

Plus, this is the Band’s biggest money maker of the year.

Check out the website for more details! http://www.wlcbands.com/bingo.html

After States Family

Band Party

Sunday, November 5

6:00 – 8:30 pm Multi Lakes Conservation

Association World’s Largest Sundae Bar!

Go to: www.charmsoffice.com to sign up for items to donate and to volunteer to help

Food, Music, Videos, Fun!

2017 MCBA State Finals Information WLC Vikings perform @ 5:15 pm / awards 6:45 pm

1. Tickets & Seating:

All ticket sales are sold the day of event at the Ford Field gates only

They accept CASH ONLY! Ticket Prices: Adults - $20.00 Students & Seniors - $15.00 Under 5 Free

**Tickets are good for all flights…entire day runs 8:15 am – 10:45 pm-ish if you want to get your money’s worth! Our flight begins at 7:30pm. Like always, we will be trying to sit as a group as close to the 50 yard line as possible (general seating). We will likely run into a lot of fans exiting the stands as we are entering. Be patient, and keep an eye on your little ones!

Details at www.themcba.org

2. Other money spending opportunities:

MCBA Patch $5.00. You can pick one of these up for your student’s Varsity Jacket (or hoodie, or whatever) if you’d like. They will receive a rocker patch (free) from Mr. Rogers with the year on it for each season we participate in the Finals.

MCBA State Finals T-shirts and sweatshirts are available to purchase. (the same ones we did a pre-order for)

MCBA Pins available for $10.

Mr. Video will be taking orders for DVD’s of the Finals. These can also be ordered online after the event, and Brenda Raffin will be taking orders after the event at a substantial discount.

Jolesch Photography will be taking orders for photos that are taken during our performance. These can also be ordered online after the event. Ordering early does earn you a discount. http://www.themcba.org/theMCBA.org/Championship_files/2016%20Jolesch.jpeg

3. Spirit Signs – bus route for placing signs on the road:

We have had a fun tradition in the past where we make spirit signs and place them on the road along the bus route the team will be taking to the State Finals. The kids really enjoy seeing them along the way to pump them up! Signs can be made out of cardboard, foam core, or whatever your imagination comes up with! Please only encouraging, positive sentiments!

You are responsible for placing the signs and removing them. Be sure to place your signs prior to the busses leaving, so the kids can enjoy them. All signs MUST be removed by the time we arrive home Saturday night.

The busses will leave the school and go east on Oakley Park to Welch where they will head south (right turn) down to 14 Mile Road where they will head east and enter M5 at 14 Mile. This route is the safest for our busses and students.

In addition, this year, we thought it would be fun to cheer as a group as the busses drive by. So, if you would like to join us, meet at the “old” railroad tracks on Welch Rd between Pontiac Trail and Maple Rd shortly before the busses leave WLC. (more specific time when we find out our performance time)

4. Parking and navigating Ford Field: http://www.detroitlions.com/ford-field/parking.html

Parking: $6.00 at the Ford Field Parking Ramp on St. Antoine St., across from gate G. Also available in lots #4 or #5. The parking lots closer to gate A are MUCH HIGHER priced (and are not Ford Field property). If you park in the Ford Field Parking Deck or lots, you can purchase tickets and enter at GATE G. If you do so, championship shirts, patches, Blu-ray/DVS’s, and more will be on your right, just inside the entry.

Entering Ford Field: Spectators must enter through Gates A or G. Tickets booths open at 7:00 am and are also located at Gates A and G. Gates open at 7:15 am. Handicapped persons must provide their own wheelchairs. Ford Field wheelchairs are for emergency use only.

Following the the NFL policy, Ford Field will allow only the following types of bags after inspection:

• Small bags, purses and fanny packs, must comply with the maximum size for entry, 8 1/2” x 14” x 10” • Diaper bags (only if accompanied by a child) • Binoculars and binocular cases • Cameras and small camera cases (must comply with the five inch camera lens limit) • Small radios (must be used with an earpiece). • Umbrellas, small compact only. Must be placed securely under the seat. • Posters & signs without poles or sticks, or larger than what one person can hold. Must not block another guest’s view.

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED ITEMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Aerosol cans (hairspray, mace, pepper spray, etc.) • Animals (except certified service animals to aid guests with disabilities) • Backpacks, luggage, grocery & paper bags, duffle bags, large bags, large purses or large camera cases • Balloons (air or helium) • Balls (beach balls, footballs, etc.) • Banners or large flags • Cameras with lenses longer than five inches. Decals, stickers, confetti or glitter • Drones and/or remote controlled aircraft • Electronic equipment including laptop computers, video recorders, tripods & wearable video cameras including Go Pros. • Fireworks • Food, beverages or liquids (cans, bottles, boxes, flasks, etc.) • Illegal substances • Knives, pocket knives, box cutters, scissors, etc. • Laser pointers • Markers (permanent) and/or paint • Noisemaking devices (bells, horns, kazoos, whistles, etc.) • Objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles (sticks, bats, clubs, Frisbees, etc.)

• Offensive or profane messages or images on signs and clothing. Must comply with standards of taste and decency • Seat cushions • Selfie sticks • Strollers and infant car seats or carriers • Umbrellas • Weapons

Bottle Caps: Ford Field requires workers to remove all bottle caps before selling drinks. So, if you plan on purchasing a water bottle or pop at the event, you might want to throw a few bottle caps in your pocket.

Event Volunteers: The MCBA workforce is made up of parent volunteers. These volunteer parents do not make policy. Any concerns about the day should be brought to Mr. Rogers’ attention at the appropriate time and he will look into those concerns for you.

Videotaping & Photography: Videotaping is strictly prohibited. No flash photography. Cameras (professional) or cameras with lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm and above are prohibited according to the Ford Field website.

For more Ford Field information go to www.fordfield.com or http://www.detroitlions.com/ford- field/mcba.html

5. Spectators:

Please remember to be respectful and gracious spectators TO ALL PERFORMERS! Let’s represent WLC in the MOST POSITIVE MANNER POSSIBLE!

In an effort to promote good sportsmanship, we would ask that our parents and fans, as representatives of the school and as role models for our students, consider the following:

Do not leave or enter the stand during a performance unless it is an emergency. Please refrain from speaking or keep your voices very low during all performances! Show all bands the same respect and support you would like our band to receive.

It is a good idea to give a standing ovation to every band after their performance.

When possible, wear your WLC marching band gear.

Please do not say anything critical of any group or band in public. Please recognize effort. We tell the kids all the time that we are going to give it our all and that we want to win, but if we do not win we have nothing to hang our heads or be bitter about. It has been a tremendous season no matter what the outcome is on November 5. We have so much to be proud of. Likewise, we need to realize that if we do win we do not want to be perceived as rubbing it in. So we will clap for ourselves and show our initial reaction of pride, but we do not want to get carried away in public. We can save that for our party the following day!

We are going to Do Our Best!!! We are going to Forget the Rest!!! BECAUSE…..IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME!

6. After States Party:

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ the Multi Lakes Conservation Association, we will be holding our annual After-States Party. Please refer to Charms for details and donation/volunteer opportunities.

Families and alumni invited. Cake and Ice Cream Sundaes will be provided!

Outdoor party…please dress for the weather and bring lawn chairs!

GO BAND!!!

Grand Nationals

November 9-12, Indianapolis (More details to follow!)

Hotel Information: We have 20 King w/ a pull out sofa blocked off for Grand Nationals Courtyard Indianapolis Carmel, 37 W 103rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46290 317-571-1110 or 1-800-321-2211 *Tell them that we have rooms blocked for Walled Lake Central Marching Band Parents Room Block. *They are $129.00 a night which includes Breakfast for two. Reservations must be made No later than October 20, 2017. Mandatory Informational Meeting: The parent meeting on November 2 is Mandatory for all families to discuss States and Grand Nationals. Camper/RV: We are in need of a camper/RV to use for Grand Nationals. It is used to organize and store the food and snacks we need for the kids. PLEASE contact us if you can help! wlcmblogistics@gmail.com

   

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMPETITION DAYS

TEAM MOTTO:

“Do your best…forget the rest! GO BAND!”

• Uniforms need to be in tip-top shape. See attached sheet or go to: http://www.wlcbands.com/looking-good.html for details on uniform care.

• Extra gloves can always be purchased in the uniform room for $3 a pair. • Competition days are long days for the kids…please make sure they get plenty of sleep,

have a healthy breakfast, and please pack some healthy snacks that will not stain their uniforms. Also, they may need food for dinner or cash for concessions.

• Make sure to think about the weather…it gets chilly by the evening & kids will start to need some kind of under armor wear to keep them warm.

• You are not expected to go to the whole competition! • Arrive early...sometimes you have to park some distance from the field • Pack for the weather...blankets, coats, etc. • You will need to buy tickets at each location...generally between $5 and $7 per person.

They will usually have a program available for an extra $2 - $5. • Most locations will have concessions available, which benefit their boosters, so consider

supporting them. • You will notice that they usually will not allow people to enter / exit the stands during a

performance. If you are approaching the field during a performance and notice a traffic jam of people, just be patient, as soon as the performance is over, they will open it up to enter / exit before the next band. It is a courtesy to the performers and their spectators.

• BE A GOOD SPORT! No matter what you see...please refrain from any negative comments in the stands...you never know whose grandma is sitting right behind you. We have always prided ourselves on giving EACH TEAM a standing ovation following their performance. These kids ALL work hard and deserve our support & respect!

If you haven’t had a chance, check out Marching Band 101 on our website: http://www.wlcbands.com/marching-band-101.html There is a lot of info about competition days , including information about how bands are judged!

www.wlcbands.com GO  BA

ND!!!  

Competition Etiquette Guidelines Our organizational philosophy is that we are there to support every Marching Bands efforts, not just our own. A competition is an opportunity to show our respect and admiration for all of the young men and women who work so hard to produce a quality performance. While half time shows at the football games offer an opportunity to perform for the community, Band Competitions allow the finer points of a performance to be appreciated. Band Competitions call for special considerations from the audience so that everyone can enjoy all of the performances. We have a responsibility to represent our community, our school and our band students in a positive and supportive manner. Please keep the following points in mind whenever you are part of a Band Competition audience:

Save your conversations for the times between the performances. Others want to hear the music and enjoy the show.

Silence your cell phones. Wait until a Marching Band has completed their show before you leave or return to

your seat. Entering or leaving the stand during a bands performance is distracting to those watching.

Do not say anything negative about the performance of another Band while you are at a competition. You never know who is sitting, standing or walking near you. Your remarks will hurt the feelings of a parent whose child has worked just as hard as yours and it will leave a lasting negative impression of our school and community.

If you hear someone in the stands making derogatory comments about our band or students please ignore them. They are not worth the time and effort of responding.

Always applaud every bands performance equally – ours included – talented soloists or special marching accomplishments. The students in every band work hard, for long hours to perfect their performance and they enjoy your appreciation of their efforts.

However excited you are when we win please keep to just clapping at the competition. When we return to the Band Room we can then celebrate.

Stand while a band is leaving the field as a mark of respect for their hard work. For outdoor events, always be prepared for inclement weather with a poncho or

raincoat. Please do not use an umbrella. Umbrellas block the view of people behind you and the spokes can be dangerous in the close quarters of stadium seating. They also drip on people around you.

If you use your video camera to record a performance at local competitions, stand where you will not block the view of other people in the stadium. **BOA Competitions forbid the use of video recordings.

Do not disturb the judges or completion officials. Do not approach or interrupt the concentration of the band directors, instructors or the students. They are all focusing on the upcoming performance.

Attend as many performances as possible to support our students and enjoy the show. If you see a host or volunteer, please thank them for their efforts and hard work in

providing the event for our students. When entering or leaving the stadium area, please stop to let a Marching Band through.

Please don’t break through their line.

Join us for an afternoon of Celebration!

The 2017 Walled Lake Central

Viking Marching Band

End of the Season Banquet

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 12:00 to 4:00 pm

The Diamond Center

Suburban Collection Showplace

46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374

$30 per person (RSVP by November 1, 2017) *No charge for Band Members and Instructors but must RSVP*

Detach and return: Make checks payable to WLCMB. Label Envelope “Band Banquet” and turn into band safe

no later than November 1, 2017. For questions please contact Laurie Peggs at llpeggs@hotmail.com

Band Member’s Name # attending: No charge

Family Member’s Name # attending: $30 each

Total Enclosed $

# Gluten Free Meals Needed:

Dinner – Recognition - Presentations

WHO: Any Walled Lake Central, Walled Lake Western, or Walled Lake Northern Students

and Parents WHAT: 2017 – 2018 Walled Lake Percussion Ensemble Informational Meeting WHERE: Walled Lake Central High School Band Room WHEN: Monday, November 13th at 7PM WHY: To talk about the WLP 2017 – 2018 season and to answer questions you have. EXERCISES: Exercises and Techniqie Packets will be emailed out within 48 hours of you registering

for WLP. You are NOT committing to anything by filling out this form. It’s just a way for us to get you more information on WLP in the coming weeks and for you to get the packets!

AUDITIONS: Auditions are done merely to see what instrument and ensemble everyone would be best

suited to play on and in for this season. NO ONE IS CUT! November 20 5pm – 8pm, WLC band room November 21 5pm – 8pm, WLC band room REGISTRATION: https://goo.gl/forms/co9YrpS6Xoxips8f1 OTHER: If you are even the slightest bit interested in doing this, please fill out the online

registration and come to the Novemeber 13th meeting. This is an excellent way to learn how to become a leader, improve your musicianship, have fun performing music, begin new relationships, and participate in a life changing experience. You will be taught by professional percussionists that teach, perform, and write percussion music for a living.

Please fill out the WLP registration online for more information!

Nick Pourcho, WLP Director

(517) 449-4579 nickpourcho@teachers.wlcsd.org

WLCMB SCRIP GIFT CARDS PRE-ORDER

ORDER FORM & PAYMENT

Name:________________________________________ Date:_____________________

Telephone #:__________________ Email:______________________ (copy of order will be emailed to you)

Select group to receive rebates (circle please): Marching Band * WLP * Winterguard * WLC Music Boosters * Choir * Orchestra

(Contact information needed to ensure efficient delivery of gift cards)

Retailer Name (See List on ShopwithScrip.com) Card Value # of Cards Total Value

Grand Total of Order:

*Orders normally take 2-3 days to be delivered to Coordinator after group order is placed online.

Payment Attached: ____Check #______ (Made out to WLCMB) ______Cash

Pick-Up Time for Cards: (Check One)

____ Pick up at next Marching Band Parent Meeting (1st or 2nd Thursday of the month)

____Arrange to pick up from Peggy Slate’s House or WLC (Contact Peggy at wlcmbscrip@gmail.com)

Orders Without Payment Enclosed Will Not Be Processed!

Order - Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:_______________________

Scrip Coordinator Notes:_____________________________________________________________________

Pick up -Signature:_______________________________________________Date:________________________

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