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For the week of April 3rd |
Congratulations to the Lafayette Winter Guard for winning class A2
in the TriState Marching Arts circuit!
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MON |
Wind Symphony Rehearsal |
3:45 – 5:30 |
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First Time Marchers |
6:30 – 8:00 |
LHS |
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Lafayette Drum Line |
7:00 – 9:00 |
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TUE |
Concert Band Rehearsal |
3:45 – 5:00 |
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Jazz Ensemble – Saxophone |
3:45 – 5:00 |
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First Time Marchers |
6:30 – 8:00 |
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WED |
Wind Symphony Rehearsal |
3:45 – 5:00 |
LHS |
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First Time Marchers |
6:30 – 8:00 |
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THU |
Symphonic Band Rehearsal |
3:45 – 5:00 |
LHS |
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First Time Marchers |
6:30 – 8:00 |
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FRI |
No Rehearsal |
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SAT |
Windfest Concert Festival at UK |
8:00am – 1:00pm |
LHS and UK |
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Calendar Notes |
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First Time Marchers: April 4 – 8 at 6:30pm – 8:00pm Graduation May 18-Graduation Rehearsal has been canceled Please check your calendars to avoid as many conflicts as possible. Thank you |
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First Time Marchers Camp |
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The First Time Marchers Camp is for current 8th graders or anyone marching with Lafayette for the first time. Monday, April 4 – Thursday, April 7, 2016 Wear tennis shoes and socks – you will be marching outside. |
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Drum Majors Announced |
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The Lafayette Drum Majors for the 2016-2017 school year are: Ntinyari Miriti, Madeline Savage, Tyler Conn and Caleb Matocha. Congratulations!!! |
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Order Memory Books and Band DVDs |
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Pre-order your 2015-16 “Vive la France!” Memory Book and DVD now by downloading this form. The Memory Book is designed by band parent and photographer Michelle Dunlap and includes 60 color pages for $20. The DVD is produced by Box 5 and is $40. Order forms and payment must be received by Karen Akel no later than April 30. Watch e-News for distribution dates and times. For more information, contact Karen Akel at Karen.Akel@fayette.kyschools.us. |
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Consent Form for UK Windfest |
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Students that are in Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band need to return the attached consent form to Mr. Smith or Mr. Bishop by Wednesday, April 6th. We must have this form returned in order to attend the UK Windfest on Saturday, April 9th. |
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Windfest Concert Festival 2016 |
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Lafayette High School Band Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band Schedule
Symphonic/Wind Symphony Percussion/Tubas will help load the trucks with equipment |
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F U N D R A I S E R D A S H B O A R D |
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KROGER |
$10,000 RAFFLE |
BINGO |
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REGISTER YOUR KROGER CARD AND A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASES WILL BE DONATED TO THE LBA.
The Lafayette Band received a donation of $1098.11 from Kroger for 95 registered households who shopped at Kroger. |
THE 2016 SPRING RAFFLE FOR A $10,000 CASH PRIZE BEGINS THIS WEEK!
Raffle chances will be distributed to students this week. All Lafayette Band Families are asked to sell 25 tickets to make this a successful fundraiser. |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT BINGO ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.
Each family is asked to volunteer 12 times per year to maintain this fundraiser. The first week of the month is a busy and profitable week of Bingo. |
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The Kroger Community Rewards number for Lafayette Band is #10043 |
Tickets are sold for $10 each. The drawing for the $10,000 cash prize will take place at the Spring Concert on May 19. |
Please come and sell pulltabs for a few hours this week: 6:00-8:00pm or 8:00-10:00pm |
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Audition Music Available |
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Auditions for the 2016-2017 Lafayette Band are scheduled for April 26 – April 28 in the Lafayette music suite. All students (new and current) must audition for placement in one of three concert bands and for part selection in the marching band. Woodwinds: Tuesday, April 26 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm Check www.lafayetteband.org for audition music. |
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2016-2017 Materials Have Been Mailed |
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All families should have received a set of materials in the mail for the 2016-2017 band year. The materials include:
Please complete and return these materials to the address provided on each form. The forms are also available on the Lafayette Band website at www.lafayetteband.org or contact Brenda Boggs at bsbboggs@yahoo.com |
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2016 – 2017 Board of Directors Nominees |
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The nominees (click here to download) for the 2016-2017 Board of Directors were presented at the March 14 LBA Parent Meeting. An invitation for nominations from the floor was extended and no new nominees were submitted. The election will be held at the April 11 LBA Parent Meeting. Questions should be directed to Matt King (matt@bleedsblue.com) or Amy King (amy@bleedsblue.com) |
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Percussion Spring and Summer Training |
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Lafayette High School Percussion Spring Training with 2016 Percussion at Lafayette
Summer Training 2016
Percussion Camp—July 18-22 8:00am – 5:00 pm @ Lafayette |
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Discount Card Volunteers Needed |
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The Lafayette Band Discount Card is the band’s most profitable and easy to sell fundraiser. We need a few parent volunteers to help contact current and new discount card businesses for the 2016-17 card. If you are available from 2-4pm at least one day a week to contact businesses or would like more information, please contact Mike Booth (mikeboothgm@gmail.com) or Kay Warner (warner272@gmail.com). |
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Lafayette Band Pride of the Bluegrass 5K |
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The Lafayette Band 5K Run/Walk is on April 30, 2016. Registration is now open! Go to www.runsignup.com to register. Please share this event with your family and friends and use social media to get the word out! Please direct any questions to Carole Howell, 859-420-7845.
Race Time is 8:30 AM A Lafayette Band 5K sponsorship letter is available for businesses interested in sponsoring the race. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Carole Howell, Ben Boggs, Brenda Boggs, Kay Warner, or Mike Booth. Please share the flyer and race information with friends, family, and coworkers on your social media. |
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Links to General Information |
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Click Here for Contacts |
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LBA Meeting Schedule |
Instructions to Set up a Twitter Account |
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Download the Lafayette Band Handbook. |
REMIND: 859-519-8446. @lafayetteb, @lhswinds, @62d72, @lhsconcer |
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Update FCPS Background Check |
Kroger Card Registration Instructions |
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