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Hello Benton Band Students and Parents,

A huge praise goes out to the band students and parents who participated at the Aramark fundraiser dinner on Thursday, September 23rd. Also, thank you to the students helping out at the Volleyball concession stand.

You all sounded amazing at the game and it was so cool that the drum line stayed through the end of the game--it definitely added spirit and excitement and kept the crown engaged completely!!!

Fundraising Opportunities:

We may have another Catering Event on Thurs Sept 30--stay tuned!

Volleyball Concessions ---Mon, September 27, 2010, Mon Oct 4, Thurs Oct 7. Please contact Penny or Terri if you can work at the stand. The times are 4:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

at the Springer gym.

Burger King location on St. Joseph Avenue Monday, October 18, 2010 @ 4:45-7pm.

Upcoming Events:

Benton Band Booster Meeting on Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m.

MWSU Homecoming Parade is on Saturday, October 9, 2010.

Meeting place and time will be discussed by Mr. Siasoco or Ms. Nelson.

The parade start time is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

MWSU Tournament of Champions

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Bus will leave from Benton High School. Mr. Siasoco will provide the time of departure and arrival back to Benton.

Admission Prices at MWSU Tournament of Champions: General Public $7.00 per person

Seniors and 12 under the price is $5.00 per person

TRENTON FIELD DAY- October 16th - all day. Details from Mr. Siasoco

TASTY TUESDAY: This week Tasty Tuesday the theme will be Americana Deli.

The Benton Band committee members will make the students delicious turkey and cheese or ham and cheese deli style sandwiches on delicious Italian or French bread.

The sandwiches will be served with chips and salad.

We are asking for the following contribution:

Freshmen and sophomores - to donate $3.00 per student.

Juniors - to bring chips & dip, pretzels, doritos, etc.

Seniors - salad with their favorite dressing or a jar of your favorite pickles.

The money we collect from the freshmen and sophomores will help pay for the bread, deli meats and condiments.

Thank you everyone for your weekly contribution to Fundraising activities, practice & performance at the Benton Football game and your contribution to the Tasty Tuesday dinner meals.

Go Big Red!

Thank you!

The Benton Band Booster Committee Members

AUGUST 17- TUESDAY NIGHT IS A GREAT NIGHT TO GET YOUR UNIFORM

TUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY...is Uniform Check-Out Night!

We will be fitting you to a uniform on Tuesday, August 17th.

Seniors/Section Leaders can line up at 6:30 (You get first dibs on having a uniform that fits...)

Juniors begin at 6:50

Sophomores at 7:10

Freshmen at 7:30

If you are late, then you will be behind other people who reported on time. If you are early, you have to wait (learn to respect your elders...)

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE...

We are going to flip-flop the sectional days for Brass and Woodwinds.

DRUMLINE REHEARSAL THIS THURSDAY!!! 9 AM- 3 PM.

BRASS SECTIONAL IS NOW July 27th from 1 PM- 4 PM in the Bandroom.

WOODWIND SECTIONAL IS NOW JULY 28TH 1 PM- 4PM.

Don't forget FULL BAND REHEARSALS BEGIN JULY 29TH AT 1 PM in the Bandroom.

Section Leaders have been chosen. I will be calling you individually in the up-coming weeks before camp.

I can't wait to see you!

SUMMER BAND SCHEDULE

Oh my! It's almost time to begin. Be looking for this schedule to get to you via mail by next Friday.

TUESDAY, July 27th- Woodwinds 1 PM to 4 PM in the Bandroom

WEDNESDAY, July 28th- Brass 1 PM to 4 PM

THURSDAY, July 29th- Full Band 1 to 4

FRIDAY, July 30th- Full Band 1 to 4

MONDAY thru FRIDAY, August 2-6: Full Band 1 to 4

MONDAY thru WEDNESDAY, August 9-11: Full Band 1 to 4

Can't wait to get started!!!

Something recognizable for the band..

Notes from the Podium- April 11th

Wow! A whole bunch of quality music-making has happened since my last post. Congratulations to everyone on great performances! I cannot express to you how proud I am of the music you have been making. It is nice that the ratings have been so high, but it's even nicer that we can sit back and appreciate the art that we create. The talent inside of the Benton Cardinal Bands is truly amazing. I know that Ms. Nelson and I always feel truly blessed in front of you, and we always enjoy the time that we get to work with you.

To make sure that your ratings are known to all-

Performances receiving an Excellent (II) rating at District Solo/Ensemble Contest were:

Danny Evans, trumpet solo

Zach Langdon, French horn solo

Taylor Snider, snare drum solo

Denise Stumpff, clarinet solo

Lindsay Williams, snare drum solo

Performances receiving a Superior (I) rating and qualifying for State included:

Benton Percussion Ensemble- Brittany Boggess, Keegan Cunningham, Taylor Snider, Morgan Wheeler, Lindsay Williams, Kyle Woodruff

Benton Sax Trio- Travis McClatchey, Ally Sexton, Mike Sewell

Benton Trumpet Trio- Jordan Bullimore, Danny Evans, Sam Stephan

Jordan Bullimore, trumpet solo

Ailing Oka, flute solo

Mike Sewell, tenor sax solo

Sean Sherlock, clarinet solo

Taylor Snider, mallet solo

Sam Stephan, trumpet solo

Lindsay Williams, mallet solo

In addition to this, the Benton Concert Band accomplished something very special. For your performance at State Large Group, you received the first overall Superior (I) rating that Benton has received for band in 17 years! I cannot tell you how happy everyone is for your achievement. Of course, I still feel that rating music-making is not a great practice- it sure is nice to get good ratings. Thanks for making the school band look even better on paper to people that do not get to hear you.

There is still so much to do for the rest of the school year. Please clear these dates below:

April 15th- Concert band plays for ROTC Review at Benton High School

April 22nd- Jazz band plays for Teacher's Recognition Dinner

April 29th-30th- Students qualifying for State Solo/Ensemble play in Columbia, MO

May 1st- Marching Band in Apple Blossom Parade as part of All-City Band

May 10th- Jazz Band Concert at Benton High School 7 PM

May 11th- Concert Band Concert at Benton High School 7 PM

May 18th- Band Awards Dinner

May 23rd- Band performs as part of Benton Commencement- 3:30 PM

CHANGE IN SCHEDULE- MARCH 16TH TO 23RD

I was a week early for Pre-Contest Concert at Central High School.

Our Pre-Contest Performance is Tuesday, March 23rd not March 16th!!!!!