Samohi Bands

SAMOHI BANDS NEWSLETTER (2009-10 #29)

1. Jazz Band Concert
2. Marching Band Closing Social
3. Winter Concert CD's
4. Winter Concert Program/Direct Donations
5. Band Land Boutique
6. Attachment Directory
7. Upcoming Events

1. Jazz Band Concert: The Samohi Jazz Bands will perform in Barnum Hall Tuesday, January 19th at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature guest artist Bob Mintzer, world famous tenor saxophonist and jazz arranger. Jazz Band 2, under the direction of Mr. Corrigan, will be performing popular contemporary jazz arrangements of a mixed genre, and Jazz Band 1, under the direction of Mr. Whaley, will perform an exciting program of Bob Mintzer arrangements. We will not want to miss this great concert! Tickets are $10 at the door, $5 for students and seniors.

2. Marching Band Closing Social: Calling all Marching Band members and their fans! it is time to put a close to our 2009 season on Fri, Jan 29 starting at 6pm in Samohi's Cafeteria. Come for a delicious dinner, tributes and thanks for our hard-working volunteers, and awards both silly and serious for Marching Band and Color Guard members! Tickets for adults are $15 and $10 for students. Marching Band and Color Guard member's admission was included in the Marching Band fees. Pre-order your tickets using the attached order form. If you have any questions, please contact Leah @ leahonline2@yahoo.com

5. Band Land Boutique: Support the Samohi Bands!!

* 100% cotton flannel PJ pants in royal blue and gold plaid with the SAMOHI logo on the left front thigh, sizes unisex Adult SM - XL for $20 each. Help support our band and show your school spirit! Great for gifts!
* Band Buttons are on sale NOW! Year of graduation buttons, '10, '11, '12 and '13 are now available. We will be selling them at band meetings and concerts. The buttons are $1 each and 6 for $5.
* Landmark Theatre tickets are $10 each (normally $12). Good any time at any Landmark Theatre around the country, and they don't expire! Great gift idea. Order form is attached above.
Order anytime by contacting Pat Mahler at cpamahler@juno.com. Cash and checks accepted. Checks payable to SMAPA--Samohi Bands

6. Attachment Directory: For your convenience, please find these attachments at the top of this newsletter. If you experience difficulty opening any of the attachments, please contact Leah at leahonline2@yahoo.com.

* Band Calendar 2009-10 updated 12/10/09
* Concert CD's - order form
* Landmark Theatre Tickets Fundraiser - order form
* Marching Band Closing Social

7. Upcoming Events: Also see updated 2009-10 Calendar attachment
JANUARY

* Jazz Winter Concert Tue, Jan 19
* Pep Drumline Performance Wed, Jan 20 at 5:30
* SCSBOA Honor Band/Orchestra Fri-Sun, Jan 22-24
* Winter Guard Camp #2 Fri-Sun, Jan 22-24
* Band Parent/Steering Committee Meetings Mon, Jan 25 6:30/7pm
* Pep Drumline Performance, Fri Jan 29 (canceled)
* Marching Band Closing Social - Cafeteria Fri, Jan 29 at 6pm

February

* No School Mon, Feb 1
* Indoor Drumline Camp #2 Sat, Feb 6 from 12-6pm
* Winter Guard Floor Painting Sat, Feb 6
* Pep Drumline Performance Tue, Feb 9 at 5:30
* Pep Drumline Performance Thu, Feb 11 at 5:30
* Winter Guard @ Bellflower HS Sat, Feb 13
* SCSBOA Honor Jazz Concerts Sun, Feb 14
* No School, Mon, Feb 15
* CBDA Honor Band Thu, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 21
* Band Parent/Steering Committee Meetings Mon, Feb 22 6:30/7pm
* Winter Guard @ West Ranch HS Sat, Feb 27

Web Calendar - http://www.samohiband.org/newhomepage/calendar.html

Thank you for your support!

Samohi Band Parents Steering Committee

http://samohiband.org/

Mailing address:
Samohi Bands
c/o Helen Weary
825 25th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403