November 2006

• Kudos
  • From the News & Observer:
    Sanderson High School senior Colin Fernandez, 17, has scored a spot in the big leagues. Colin recently auditioned and was chosen as one of 204 students from across the United States to march in the annual Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade.
    For the complete story ... http://www.newsobserver.com/1253/story/511273.html
    Congratulations and Good Luck Colin, from your fellow band members!

October 2006

• Spring Trip
  • Mark your calendars for the spring trip to Washington D.C. March 31 through April 3, 2007. Highlights of the Performance Tour include
    • 3 nights accomodations in Bowie, Maryland
    • Illuminated Monuments & Memorials Tour
    • Admission to the National Aquarium in Baltimore
    • Admission to "Meet John Doe - A New Musical" at Ford's Theatre
    • Full day tour of Washington
    • Dinner Cruise & Dance aboard Spirit Cruises
    Cost will be determined later, but is estimated to be $400 per person. Participation is optional and is open to all band students (marchers and non-marchers). Funds earned through the various fundraisers in excess of your fair share amount may be applied to the trip cost.

September 2006

• Thank Yous
  • Thank you to all of the parents and even a few siblings and friends who responded to help with uniforms on game nights. The Band really appreciated all of the help. Our system went very smoothly and the kids were out in a timely manner. You are all such awesome people; we greatly appreciate your willingness to always step in!
    Sincerely,
    Denice and Liz
  
  
  • Many Thanks to the SHS Band Booster Seamstresses for making the Color Guard Flags and costumes! Friday's nights game will feature the 41 flags, 9 costumes and new props all sewn by:
    
    Darden Coe
    Janet Chevalier
    Jean Kennedy
    Ann Mykins
    Jane Richards
    Mimi Shackleford
    Ruth Strauss
    Kathy Swango
    Kim Sweet
    
  • Mike Johnson (Sam's dad) did an awesome job constructing a 5th shoe rack for our black uniforms. He is a professional cabinet maker and we are very lucky to have had his expertise as well as his very punctual service! Thank you Mike!
    


New Fair Share Opportunities
Two new exciting fundraising opportunites began this month. The SCRIP program which allows buying gift cards for purchases you would normally make using money. Hundreds of retailers are available. It will be an ongoing opportunity. Also added this month is the opportunity to work as ushers and ticket takers at the NCSU football games. Check out the fund raising section of the website for more details.

June 2006

• 2006 Band Banquet and Awards Program:
  The annual band banquet on Tuesday, May 30 was a treat for all who attended. The banquet committee did an excellent job of putting together another memorable event, including a delicious dinner,classy decorations, and lots of recognition for a really great band. In case you weren't there, or you'd like to review the award presentations, click here for the recap.

May 2006

• Honors Band:
  Colin Fernandez, was selected as Section Chair for percussion in the Western Carolina Honors Band which was held on April 7th and 8th. Colin has also recently been accepted to participate in the 2006 Macy's Great American Marching Band. Four students from each state and DC are selected to participate in this event. The students meet the Sunday before Thanksgiving, learn the music and show and then they march and present the show in the parade. Colin is one of the 4 students from North Carolina with the other 3 students selected coming from Independence High School in Charlotte, Northside High School in Jacksonville, and Rodman High School in Brevard. Way to go Colin - way to represent Sanderson's band program!

April 2006

• Musical Orchestra:
  Kudos to Mr Flowers and his "Dirty Birdie Band" for participating SHS musical production of "Bye Bye Birdie" the last weekend in April! The orchestra was comprised of the following band students:

  Nick Mykins Jessica Randall Natalie Chevalier Bobby Lee Emily Markham Victoria Jones Dustin Smith Scott McFarlane Colin Fernandez Sarah Pizzolato

  Nate Hitchings Martin Warlick Allie Bruce Matt Tyndall (who also won a kiss from Kim Macafee!) Ricky Kruse Michael Till Joey Truxal Sam Wynne Andres Haarbrandt Matt Grossman

  
  The whole orchestra demonstrated the usual SHS band dedication and hard work and it really showed! Way to go!!!

• Concert Band Festival:
  Kudos to the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble classes for their great performances March 16th and 17th at the Distinct Concert Band Festival at Wakefield High School. Concert Band achieved an "Excellent" rating while the Wind Ensemble walked away with a "Superior" rating, the highest level awarded. Congratulations to Mr. Flowers and both classes on a job well done!

• All District:
  Congratulations to the 5 band students who made All-District band: Jackie Nkuebe, Martin Warlick, Rachel Strother, Jessica Randall, Matt Grossman. Way to go!!


• Band Honors:
  Congratulations also go out to Colin Fernandez for being making all state orchestra. The following band students were selected for the All Carolina Band at UNC: Carrie Caudle, Robert Wayland, Amanda Gouldie, Sam Wynne and Matt Tyndall. Also, Rachel Overby, Colin Fernandez, Patrick Short, and Amanda Gouldie were selected for the UNC-G honor band. Kudos to all these band students on a job well done!


• Band Banquet:
  Planning for the 2006 Band Banquet (Tuesday, May 30th) is already underway! The committee is going to need lots of help, especially in decorating and cleanup. Anyone interested in volunteering to help the banquet committee out, please contact Theresa Bagley, 847-0217


• Help Wanted:
  Parents, ever wonder what you can do to:
  • Be more involved with your band student's life?
  • Get to know your band student's friends and their families?
  • Feel more "plugged in" to the Sanderson community?
  • More effectively share you opinions and ideas on SHS band?
  • Improve your student's overall band experience?
  • Make a difference?
  
  If so, have we got a job for you! The Sanderson Band Boosters need volunteers for next year's board. Open positions include: Vice-President, News and Publicity, help with Uniforms, help with the Banquet and, of course, lots of help with Expo!!! Anyone interested, please contact Andrea Nevill, 846-0966