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BAND CONCERT, ALL BANDS, MAY 8.

"BOB-B-Q" MAY 16, 6PM! Potluck for current and incoming band members, and their families! Potluck: Winds-Salads, Brass-soda and water, Percussion-chips and buns, Guard-Dessert. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Fun for all!

GET ANY BAND PHOTOS OR VIDEO to Cyndi Dayley ASAP for consideration for Memory DVD. DVD set (DVD and photo CD) $12. There will be a marching band set, and Ireland set. Must be pre-paid by May 20.

SHARE ANY BAND PHOTO AT tigerpride.smugmug.com. Contact our webmaster, Alan Dayley for instructions. Percentage of all orders to general band fund, or download your own!

DRUMLINE "CHOP SHOPS" after school Tuesday and Thursday's 3:00-5:30pm. Open to all students (including Jr. High) wanting to be on the drumline in the fall.

Spring Camp

Friday, 25 April 2008

-OUR VERY OWN TIGERPRIDE MARCHING BAND is in the AZ Republic, Gilbert Section today! Great article on our Ireland trip. Awesome!

is in the AZ Republic, Gilbert Section today! Great article on our Ireland trip. Awesome!

**NEW**

-SPRING MARCHING BAND CAMP Thursday, May 1 at GHS starting at 6pm. Any student enrolled or interested in marching band for next year should attend. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring water. The evening will conclude at 8:30pm with an ICE CREAM SOCIAL for all students and parents. Come meet some of the "band family"! Contact Mr. Meyers with questions.

Any student enrolled or interested in marching band for next year should attend. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring water. The evening will conclude at 8:30pm with anfor all students and parents. Come meet some of the "band family"! Contact Mr. Meyers with questions.

Thank you,

Gilbert Band Boosters

-CONGRATULATIONS WINTER GUARD on your performance at WGAZ Championships!

-Regional Guard won 1st Place in Independent Jr..

-Gold Guard won 2nd Place in the Exaltation Division of Scholastic Regional A .

-Black Guard won 2nd Place in Scholastic Open.

-GBB guard student, Felicia Thorn, received a Scholarship from WGAZ!

We’re proud of you! It’s been a great season!

**UPCOMING BAND EVENTS**

-DRUMLINE "CHOP SHOPS" for any High School or Jr. High student interested in being on the drumline (battery or pit) in the fall. You do not need to be able to read music. Tuesday and Thursday 3:00-5:30pm at GHS. Contact Tina Besthoff with ???

interested in being on the drumline (battery or pit) in the fall. You do not need to be able to read music. Tuesday and Thursday 3:00-5:30pm at GHS. Contact Tina Besthoff with ???

-CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS FOR NEXT FALL, week of April 28.

week of April 28.

-FINAL BAND CONCERT MAY 8.

-MARK MAY 16, 2008 ON YOUR CALENDARS for annual "Bob"-B-Q and a Farewell to Mr. Edgar! Potluck in the grassy knoll. Watch for food assignments!

Potluck in the grassy knoll. Watch for food assignments!

**NEW INFORMATION**

-VIEW ST. PATRICK’S DAY PHOTOS FROM "the other side of the street" @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/robokubo/sets/72157604174605312/. Thanks to a non-band contributor!

@ . Thanks to a non-band contributor!

-NEW GILBERT BAND BOOSTER BOARD was appointed by Mr. Edgar, and Executive Officers selected by the Board at board meeting last week.

, and Executive Officers selected by the Board at board meeting last week.

Executive Board: President-Linda Richards; Secretary-Tina Besthoff; Treasurer-Jen Baragar; Drumline Chairman-Shirelle Jowell; Guard Chairman-Dayna Sheets;

Advisory Board (includes Executive Board): Fundraising-Carolyn Gieszl; Uniforms-Laura Bargren; Volunteers/Chaperones-Kim Cahalan; Trips and Travel-Karen Ferrin; Equipment-Larry; PR-Cyndi Dayley; Bookkeeper-Diana Waite; Socials-Julie Weber.

-Welcome to our new members who will take office June 1, and a huge "Thank you" to those who will be leaving us this year.

**REMINDERS**

-IF YOU HAVE ANY IRELAND OR BAND VIDEO OR PHOTOS for end of year DVD, please contact Cyndi Dayley ASAP. (Not all footage will be included).

-NOW YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR ANY BAND PHOTO TO SHARE

at http://tigerpride.smugmug.com! Contact our webmaster, Alan Dayley for instructions and password. You can then download any of the photos you like, or order professional photos or gifts! A percentage of sales goes to the general band fund.

-LOOKING FOR HELP-

-The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested.

**BAND CALENDAR**

-April 21-Drum Major Auditions

-April 25-State Concert Festival @ Paradise Valley HS.

-Week of April 28-Concert Band auditions for next fall.

-May 8-Final band concert.

-May 16-Annual Band Bob-B-Q for current and new band families!

-May 20-Parent meeting discussing next year band season (tentative)

-Band Camp July 29-Aug. 2, 2008 in Prescott (this is Tuesday to Saturday this year).

Thank you,

Gilbert Band Boosters

-CONGRATULATIONS GHS DRUMLINE as this year's recipient of the Sean Reidy award for outstanding Marching Percussion Group. (They were given the award at the WGAZ championship).

for outstanding Marching Percussion Group. (They were given the award at the WGAZ championship).

-CONGRATULATIONS BLACK GUARD on your preliminary performance at WGI National Championships this weekend. Good luck both Black and Gold Guard this weekend at WGAZ Championships @ Desert Vista HS in Phoenix!

on your preliminary performance at WGI National Championships this weekend. Good luck both Black and Gold Guard this weekend at WGAZ Championships @ Desert Vista HS in Phoenix!

**NEW**

-IF YOU HAVE ANY IRELAND OR BAND VIDEO OR PHOTOS for end of year DVD, please contact Cyndi Dayley ASAP. (Not all footage will be included).

-SEE WWW.TIGERPRIDE.ORG FOR COPY OF LETTER sent home regarding band classes for next year. Please see Mr. Meyers if there are problems with your A hour.

-READ "KUDOS" EMAIL from one of our Ireland bus drivers on our website!

-FUNDRAISING POLL:

-We need to know if any parents or students are interested in the following fundraisers. If there is not enough interest, we will not be able to support them. Please contact Carolyn Gieszl ASAP if you are interested.

-ASU CONCESSIONS (year round, working games).

-SIGN-WALKING (holding advertising signs in front of businesses)

-FUN AFFAIR (staffing carnival bounce rides)

(more details on www.tigerpride.org)

**REMINDERS**

-ALL UNIFORMS FROM IRELAND SHOULD NOW BE TURNED IN.

-LOOKING FOR HELP-

-The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested.

Thank you,

Gilbert Band Boosters

-CONGRATULATIONS GHS Drumline on an 87.40 at WGAZ Championships! We’re proud of you and a great season!

-IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE TIGERPRIDE BAND, please spread the word to sign up for mass emails through www.tigerpride.org. Fundraising information is below. Contact the directors or boosters through "Contact Us" on www.tigerpride.org.

**THIS WEEK**

-GOOD LUCK GHS BLACK GUARD at the National Winter Guard Championships in Dayton, OH this week!

-ALL UNIFORMS FROM IRELAND SHOULD NOW BE TURNED IN.

**LOOKING FOR HELP**

-The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested.

**MORE FUNDRAISING**

(If you are new to the Tigerpride Band, please contact our treasurer, Jen Baragar to set up a file to keep track of your earned band fees. Then, get started on fundraising!)

-TAX CREDITS; GROCERY CARDS; WORK COUNTRY THUNDER AND TOWN OF GILBERT; POLLACK MOVIE TICKETS. Information on www.tigerpride.org. Contact Carolyn Gieszl with questions.

Thank you,

Gilbert Band Boosters

Band Events

Wednesday, 16 April 2008
-CONGRATULATIONS GHS DRUMLINE as this year's recipient of the Sean Reidy award for outstanding Marching Percussion Group. (They were given the award at the WGAZ championship). -CONGRATULATIONS BLACK GUARD on your preliminary performance at WGI National Championships this weekend. Good luck both Black and Gold Guard this weekend at WGAZ Championships @ Desert Vista HS in Phoenix! UPCOMING BAND EVENTS -LEADERSHIP CAMP THIS WEEK, April 14-17, after school for any student interested in a leadership position in the band next year. -DRUM MAJOR TRYOUTS April 21 after school. -STATE CONCERT FESTIVAL April 25 @ Paradise Valley HS. Concert Band 4:30pm and Wind Ensemble 6pm. -CONCERT BAND AUDITIONS FOR NEXT FALL, week of April 28. -DRUMLINE "CHOP SHOPS" TBA for any student (high school or Jr. High) interested in being on 2008 fall drumline. NEW -LAST DATE TO SIGN UP TO WORK FUN AFFAIR (manning bounce rides) is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15. Limited availability April 18, 19, 25, and May 3. Approximately $40 per shift, with 10% to general band. Once committed to a date, you will be expected to work. Contact Yvonne Hoskins ASAP. We will need parents to commit as chaperones. -IF YOU HAVE ANY IRELAND OR BAND VIDEO OR PHOTOS for end of year DVD, please contact Cyndi Dayley ASAP. (Not all footage will be included). -SEE WWW.TIGERPRIDE.ORG FOR COPY OF LETTER sent home regarding band classes for next year. Please see Mr. Meyers if there are problems with your A hour. -READ "KUDOS" EMAIL from one of our Ireland bus drivers on our website! -NOW YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR IRELAND PHOTOS TO SHARE at http://tigerpride.smugmug.com! Contact our webmaster, Alan Dayley for instructions and password. You can then download any of the photos you like, or order professional photos or gifts! A percentage of sales goes to the general band fund. -OTHER BAND PHOTOS CAN ALSO BE UPLOADED TO SHARE! (thank you to "smugmug" for their generous donation of the website for free). -FUNDRAISING POLL: -We need to know if any parents or students are interested in the following fundraisers. If there is not enough interest, we will not be able to support them. Please contact Carolyn Gieszl ASAP if you are interested. -ASU CONCESSIONS (year round, working games). -SIGN-WALKING (holding advertising signs in front of businesses) -FUN AFFAIR (staffing carnival bounce rides) (more details on www.tigerpride.org) REMINDERS -ALL UNIFORMS FROM IRELAND SHOULD NOW BE TURNED IN. -LOOKING FOR HELP- -The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested. BAND CALENDAR -April 9-13-Black Guard to Dayton, OH for championships. -April 14-17-Leadership Camp after school -April 19-Black and Gold Guard WGAZ championships -April 17-20-Country Thunder fundraiser -April 21-Drum Major Audtions -April 25-State Concert Festival @ Paradise Valley HS. -Week of April 28-Concert Band auditions for next fall. -May 8-Final band concert. -May 16-Annual Band Bob-B-Q for current and new band families! -May 20-Parent meeting discussing next year band season (tentative) -Band Camp July 29-Aug. 2, 2008 in Prescott (this is Tuesday to Saturday this year). Thank you, Gilbert Band Boosters -CONGRATULATIONS GHS Drumline on an 87.40 at WGAZ Championships! We’re proud of you and a great season! -IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE TIGERPRIDE BAND, please spread the word to sign up for mass emails through www.tigerpride.org. Fundraising information is below. Contact the directors or boosters through "Contact Us" on www.tigerpride.org. THIS WEEK -THE ONLY DAY REMAINING TO WORK COUNTRY THUNDER IS SATURDAY, April 19. Earn $8 per hour with 10% to general fund, and balance to individual. Contact Kim Cahalan ASAP. -GOOD LUCK GHS BLACK GUARD at the National Winter Guard Championships in Dayton, OH this week! -ALL UNIFORMS FROM IRELAND SHOULD NOW BE TURNED IN. LOOKING FOR HELP -The Boosters are looking for someone willing to solicit corporate sponsors for the tigerpride trailer. Contact Linda Richards if interested. -NOW YOU CAN UPLOAD YOUR IRELAND PHOTOS TO SHARE at http://tigerpride.smugmug.com! You can then download any of the photos you like, or order professional photos or gifts! MORE FUNDRAISING (If you are new to the Tigerpride Band, please contact our treasurer, Jen Baragar to set up a file to keep track of your earned band fees. Then, get started on fundraising!) -TAX CREDITS; GROCERY CARDS; WORK COUNTRY THUNDER AND TOWN OF GILBERT; POLLACK MOVIE TICKETS. Information on www.tigerpride.org. Contact Carolyn Gieszl with questions. Thank you, Gilbert Band Boosters
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 16 April 2008 )

An Important "Thank you" from Ireland

Tuesday, 08 April 2008

Execellent Students!

We think our band students are the best. We now have testimony to back us up!

Mr. Edgar recieved the following email from Ireland:

Dear Mr Edgar

I thought i would write you this email to say what a pleasure it was to drive your band here in Ireland. In almost 6 years of driving buses, I've never had occasion to write to a school to say how polite and well behaved their pupils were. normally they are rude and horrible. Please tell your band pupils and staff to keep this up, as it made our job so much easier, and made the journey enjoyable for us too.

Please feel free to pass this on to your band.

Yours sincerely,

Mark

Driver of coach 2

Wow! A greater complement to the students could not be paid!