Message from the Band Camp Committee –

Band and Orchestra Camp is just 4 weeks away!

The Band Camp Committee is hard at work organizing and preparing for this wonderful week to kick-off the 2014 Marching Season.

Below are some important dates and information.  

NEW! DRIVE-BY BAND/ORCHESTRA CAMP REGISTRATION PACKET PICK-UP: (Location: MCHS parking lot in front of the band room.)

• ·         Friday, August 1^st 6-8pm
• ·         Saturday, August 2^nd 9-11am

*Packets will not be mailed out.  Please plan on having your child’s packet picked up by an adult. 

Completed packets can be turned in at one of the following dates and times:

REGISTRATION DATES & TIMES FOR BAND, COLOR GUARD, AND ORCHESTRA (Location: Band Room)

• ·         Saturday, August 9th – 9:00am-1:00pm
• ·         Monday, August 11th – 7:00am-7:30am and 6:30pm-7:30pm
• ·         Tuesday, August 12th – 7:00am-7:30am

Please Note:  Medical form(s) need to be filled out and MUST be signed by a parent at registration

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS NEEDED

Lunch will be provided at band camp, Tuesday, August 12^th-Monday, August 18^th and orchestra camp, Wednesday, August 13^th-Friday, August 15^th.

In order to keep the cost of band camp affordable, we are seeking 1) donations of various lunch items and 2) volunteers to help with Set-up, Serve Lunch and Clean-up.This is a GREAT way for parents to get to know each other and see how band works.  Plus it’s FUN!

Please go to https://www.volunteersignup.org/BDJJF to see how you can help and sign up to volunteer and/or donate for Band/Orchestra Camp.

RED POLOS:

The attire for the Band Camp concert is the Official Mt. Carmel red polo shirt.  This polo is part of the Marching Sundevils uniform.  If you need to order one, please click on the link below for the order form.  (Orders are due by August 5^th in order to arrive in time for the concert.)

2014 Red Polo Order Form

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: BAND AND ORCHESTRA CAMP DATES & TIMES

Monday, August 11th

• 7:30am – 3:30pm  Band Camp week starts for Incoming Freshman, New Students to Band, Color Guard & Leaders
• (Please bring your own lunch)
• 7:00 – 8:00pm New Parent Meeting for all  Band, Color Guard and Orchestra Students in Band Room                                           

Tuesday, August 12

• 8:00am – 5:00pm Camp starts for all Band and Color Guard Students                                                                                                                    

Wednesday, August 13                                                         

• 8:00am – 5:00pm Camp continues for all Band and Color Guard Students
• 10:00am – 2:00pm Camps starts for all Orchestra Students

Thursday, August 14

• 8:00am – 5:00pm Band Camp continues
  
• 10:00am – 2:00pm Orchestra Camp continues
  

Friday, August 15

• 8:00am – 4:00pm Band Camp continues 
• 10:00am-2:00pm Orchestra Camp continues

Band, Color Guard, Orchestra Students & Families

• 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Potluck at the MC Stadium
• 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Concert – MC Stadium

 Monday, August 18

            8:00am – 3:00pm Band Camp continues            

**PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT BRING SUNSCREEN & PLENTY TO DRINK EACH DAY**

Please remember to go to https://www.volunteersignup.org/BDJJF to sign up for volunteer shifts and donations.  Thank you in advance for your generosity!  For volunteer/donation questions, please contact Lisa Woods at lwoods444@aol.com

We are looking forward to another great year!

We are still looking for new Color Guard Team Members and new Band /Orchestra members!

Please contact Mr. McPherson if you would like to join our Guard, Band or Orchestra at:

gmcpherson@powayusd.com

It is not too late to get in on the fun…Time is running out soon!

We are going to Ireland Spring Break 2015!

We can still take more students and family members too!

Click on the Ireland link on the left side of the site for more information and come join what promises to be a great trip!

Saturday, June 7^th, 2014

The California Center for the Arts

340 North Blvd.

Escondido, Ca 92025

Evening Details:

·        Check-in to receive wristband and program.  Doors open at 5:00pm.

·        Come early and reserve a seat

·        Dinner Begins at 6:00 pm

·        Soda and adult beverages available for purchase

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This year we will be having a Silent Auction, Raffle tickets and Balloon Pops for sales!

**Be sure to bring some spending money!**

**There are some incredible deals and one of kind items to bring home**

~Dancing will be from 9-11pm.  Shoes are required for the dance floor so be sure your student brings along a comfy pair of shoes for dancing.

~DIRECTIONS:

·        Take I-15 North

·        Exit at Valley Parkway and turn right

·        Turn left on to Escondido Blvd.

·        The Center is 2 ½ blocks down on the right.

·        There is a Drop-off circle (located just a few feet from the banquet entrance) on Escondido Blvd,  just north of Valley Ctr. Pkwy.

·        Parking is on the right, one block further north off Escondido Blvd.

See you Saturday,

Terri Martinez

New workshop/Auditions are now Monday June 2nd through Friday June 6th!

Color Guard Team auditions and workshop are Monday through Friday beginning June 2nd at 4:00-6:00 PM in the Mt. Carmel Band Room. T-building.

Meet our new Advisor Brent Dunlap and find out how to join this award winning dance/flag and riffle team. The Mt. Carmel Color Guard Team perform with the largest organization on campus, The Marching Sundevils! Come see how much fun and exciting the world of Color Guard is and join the team!  

Attention,

Senior Students!

Please send 1 to 4 photos (individual or group) to be included in the Senior Slideshow, which will be shown during the 2014 Music Banquet Award ceremony on Saturday, June 7.

Send to:  19RDH92@gmail.com

Due date:  Monday, June 2, 2014

 Thanks,

Mrs. Martinez

World famous Jazz Trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval will perform at Mt. Carmel’s Theater At The Mount Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 PM. Come and enjoy a very special concert with one of the premier trumpet players of our time. Mr. Sandoval will be accompanied by the Mt. Carmel  and Mesa Verde Jazz Bands!

Click here for Arturo Sandoval bio.

Tickets are $20.00 to the public. There is ticket special pricing for PUSD students of $15.00. Stay tuned here for more details…

Car Wash Fundraiser for the 2014 Banquet Ceremony

Sunday, June 1st

Albertson’s (Rancho Penasquitos)

10:00am – 4:00pm

All help is greatly appreciated for this fundraising event. 

There will be three shifts:

·         10:00 am to 12:00 pm      12:00 pm to 2:00 pm·         2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Students and Parents –  please click link below to sign up
https://www.volunteersignup.org/YQ88R

Questions?  Please email Terri Martinez at 19RDH92@gmail.com                                                              Water and snacks will be provided.   Thanks for your help.

Come and join us on this special night when we recognize our outstanding band, guard, orchestra, and jazz students. We have a special recognition time for all the seniors.  Parents and other family members are encouraged to come and celebrate students accomplishments.  Attached is the order form.  Last years banquet sold out so do not delay putting in your order!  Family Register funds may not be used to pay for tickets.

2014 Banquet Order Form

Our Jazz A band traveled to The Reno Jazz Festival and received a “Unanimous Superior” festival rating and 2nd place in their division!

Way to go…Jazz A!!!