We are ready for our main and final week of camp. The students accomplished so much last week and will really bring the show to life this coming week. We greatly appreciate the parent help last week to ensure the students were on time for the 9:00, had their supplies and at home support!
A reminder that we are at Turpin this week, due to the stadium construction taking place at Anderson. We add the 6:00-9:00 sessions each day, with the performance Friday night. Those evening sessions will be on the lower grass field Monday, Wednesday & Thursday and in the stadium Tuesday & Friday nights. Parents are welcome and encouraged to come out to the field and view the nightly progress. On Monday night, we will be reviewing all that was learned in week 1, with all of the props for the first time. On Tuesday, we will add a brand new song by the end of the night.
* Tuesday Altered Plan *
The band, sport teams and district administration have been coordinating for the last couple weeks regarding the safety drill taking place. The safety drill involves the emergency teams moving from the Knights of Columbus lot to the Turpin campus from about 9:00-9:30. After that, the drill takes place inside 1/2 of the Turpin building spaces.
The marching band always spends the morning hours outside learning on the field. We plan to do the same on Tuesday. However, given the coordination that has taken place over the past week, the sporting teams and marching band are going to begin at 8:30 to ensure that our teams are at their fields, prior to any other activities beginning. If there is rain on Tuesday morning, we would utilize the Mercer gym and Kiva for the group to practice. The Mercer gym doors are on the side of the building, next to the band practice field. We may also be using the gym for the student lunch if the drill is not complete by 12:30. It is estimated to be complete between noon and 12:30. Our morning rehearsal typically goes until 12:15 and we have the Snowie truck coming for the students to enjoy at that time on Tuesday, with lunch beginning afterwards.
Given that half hour earlier start time on Tuesday, we felt it was best to also end our afternoon rehearsal at 3:30 for the dinner break. This means that the dinner break would be from 3:30-6:00 on that day only. If this creates any inconvenience for any parents, the students are free to remain in the band room.
After 2 weeks of hard work, it is always such an exciting night to display the students hard work & progress to the band families. The performance will take place between 7:30-8:30 in the Turpin stadium.
From the Boosters
Volunteers Needed
Please check out the newly updated Volunteer Page on the website. This is a One-Stop for all ways you can volunteer. Parents of current students are encouraged to volunteer throughout the season.
Band Boosters are excited to support the students during band camp activities. During the day cold snacks, i.e. popsicles will be available to help keep the students cool. There are still volunteer opportunities for parents to help monitor during lunch so that directors and staff get a chance to get breaks as well. SignUp Below!
Booster Memberships are available now for purchase. We have various membership levels to suit your needs. Be sure to secure your membership and come check us out to get your membership goodies at the preview night, Friday August 9th! You can learn more details below.
Prop Wranglers are needed to help with Props for the show. Informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm in the Turpin Band Room. SignUp on the Volunteer Page and come join us to learn more.
FHMB Photo Team is looking for more members to join them. This is a fun way to get to know the students and to capture the memorable moments. Interested email [email protected] to get involved.
Spirit Wear
FH Band Spirit Wear - Show Shirts. We should have a supply of show shirts available for purchase at the preview night. There will also be opportunity to order other needed sizes at the event. Make sure to come see us preview night!!
Scheduled Band Camp Activities Week 2
Tuesday, August 6th Band Booster will have Snowie at camp around lunch time for students and staff to enjoy a cold treat.
Tuesday, August 6th Band Booster Meeting at 6:30pm THS Band Room.
Wednesday, August 7th Shoe Fittings will happen for Band and Guard members needing shoes. We are still looking for assistance during that day. SignUp available on the Volunteer Page.
Thursday, August 8th Jersey Mike’s lunch will be provided to students and staff thanks to our Community Partnership with Jersey Mike’s.
Friday, August 9th Senior Breakfast will be at Turpin HS starting at 7:30am. Help us celebrate our seniors. Seniors need to RSVP on the SignUp if they will be attending on the Volunteer Page so that we ensure to have enough goodies. We are also still looking for some items to be donated, so check out the SignUp and let us know if you can help.
Friday, August 9th Preview Night at Turpin HS at 7:30pm. Come join us in previewing the show and pickup Booster Membership items and purchase show shirts.
Monday, August 12th Pool Party (Rain Date) for Band and Guard members only from 8-10pm at the Forest Hills Swim Club. We are still in need of chaperones and water donations for this event. SignUp available on the Volunteer Page.
Thank you to Our Generous
FH Band Boosters
For the '24-'25 School Year
Gold Sponsors
Breezy Acres Kennels, Caleb & Adalyn's Grandparents, Stacy & Scott Gillard, Hurier Family, Liening Family, Marotti Family , Zachary & Joy Zitko
Silver Sponsors
Jim & Jennifer Dickson, Carol & Justin Ferguson, Beth & John Fowler, Frey Family, Haussman Family, Amy & Fred Heise, Dan Knight, Liening Family, Marathe Family, Marlowe House, Randolph Family
Bronze Sponsors
Belck Family, Bernard Family, Cox Family, Domelle, Flick Family, Giglio Family, Healy Family, Brian & Katy Lee, Losekamp Family, Marotti Family, Chloe Martin Family, Megan Osborne, Powell Family, Specter/Durkee Family, Taylor Family, Becky & Jake Turner
HS/MS Band Boosters and Elementary Boosters, Thank you!
Thank You Community Partners From FH Bands!
Click on Our Partners’ Logos to visit their websites. What better way to say THANK YOU!
Many Thanks from the FH Bands (grades 5 -12) to all of our booster donors and volunteers. We are a much better organization with you
