Hello West Bloomfield Band families!
The Band Boosters of West Bloomfield want to congratulate our amazing winter programs on a successful MCGC West Bloomfield Invitational! We are incredibly proud of our Winter Percussion, Winter Winds, Winter JV Guard, and Winter Varsity Guard! Way to go, WB!
Thank you to our event Chairs and to the MANY volunteers that made our event possible:
Event Chair: Christine Karow
Event Co-Chair: Christina Nicolaides
Announcer: Ruben Luna
Treasurer: Raluca Dusa
Admissions: Carol Finkelstein
Programs: Anne Marie Collier-Miller
Concessions: Carmen Luna
Volunteers: Ruth Richards
Front Desk: Marguerite DeBello
First Aid: Anne Marie Collier-Miller
Gate Control: Naoko Goldkamp
Parking/Props: Tom Richards
Director’s Lounge: Renee Floer
Band Guides: Christine Long
MP3/Tech: Steve Bologna
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Winter Invitational
- BBAWB February Parent Meeting
- Spring Swing Volunteers
- Save the Date!
- This Week’s Schedule
WINTER INVITATIONAL
Dear WB parents and students
I write this morning with a heart full of gratitude. Yesterday’s show went about as smoothly and perfectly as an event of that size and scope could have! I heard nothing but positive feedback from MCGC, the judges and group directors and parents! A few parents stopped me in the halls to tell me how much they love coming to WB and that they have a great time every year. I drove 3 judges to the airport who commented on our show being one of their favorites, and they go to a LOT of shows in many other states and in many other circuits!
This wonderful feedback is a testament to our AMAZING parents, students, friends, alumni and supporters who take the time to volunteer at our shows. I wish there was enough space and time to thank each and every one of you individually, for making all of our guests feel welcome in our venue. We also owe a debt of gratitude to the teachers, administrators and custodial staff who kindly lent us their spaces and worked closely with us to prepare WBHS for this event.
The season is just beginning, and I am so excited for our all of our talented winter ensembles…
GO WB!!!
Christine Karow – Event Chair
BBAWB FEBRUARY PARENT MEETING
Please join us in the High School I-Center on Tuesday, February 6th at 7:00pm for our monthly BBAWB Parent Meeting. We hope to see you there!
SPRING SWING VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers needed for Friday, May 4th
Volunteers are needed for our next fundraiser. If interested in helping, please contact Anne Marie Collier-Miller at bamo72@msn.com. Help is needed with decorations, publicity, food, and the silent auction.
Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE!
No School/Mid-Winter Break: February 15th-20th
JV & Varsity Guard MCGC Novi – Saturday, February 24th
Hockey Pep Band Needed: Saturday, February 24th – Please contact Chad Mielens
Spring Swing Fundraiser: Friday, May 4th 6:30-9:00pm
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE (February 5th–February 10th)
The Band Boosters uses Google Calendar. A link to the full calendar can be found on our website. To add BBAWB events to your calendar on your computer or smart phone, click on the “+Google Calendar” icon located at the bottom right of the calendar.
Monday Feb. 5th:
- Jazz Band 2:30-4:00pm at the HS
- Varsity Guard 6:00-9:00pm at Abbott
Tuesday Feb. 6th:
- Winter Winds 3:30-5:00pm at the HS
- Winter Percussion 5:00pm-8:30pm at Abbott
- JV Guard 6:00pm-9:00pm at the HS
- BBAWB Parent Meeting 7:00pm at the HS-Center
Wednesday Feb. 7th:
- Jazz Band 2:30-4:00pm at the HS
- Winter Percussion 4:30-7:15pm at Abbott
- Varsity Guard 6:00pm-9:00pm at Abbott
Thursday Feb. 8th:
- Winter Winds 3:30-5:00pm at the HS
- Winter Percussion 5:00-8:30pm at Abbott
- JV Guard 6:00-9:00pm at the HS
Friday Feb. 9th:
- Have a great day!
Saturday Feb. 10th:
- Winter Percussion WGI Troy
- JV Guard 11:00-4:00pm at OLMS
- Varsity Guard 4:00-9:00pm at Abbott
ONGOING FUNDRAISNG
Scrips: Earn money for your student account by purchasing scrip! For more information, click here. Scrip Split: 60% to student accounts: 40% to WB Boosters. To sign up and learn more, visit the Great Lakes Scrip website.
Band Merchandise: Show your Laker Pride! Go to wbbands.info/band-merchandise today! A portion of every sale goes to West Bloomfield Bands.
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