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Updated August 30, 2010

Greetings and Welcome
from the GHS Band Parents organization 2010-2011

The Galesburg High School Band includes the marching band, pep band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, GHS Jazz Big Band, Jazz Combos, Winter Guard, Winter Drum-line, and various chamber ensembles.
The Marching Streaks perform at all home football games, the Labor Day Parade, Homecoming Parade, Veterans’ Day Parade and Memorial Day Parade, and four field competitions. This year the marching band is 140 strong.
This year’s show is called Rail City and features the music from The Great Locomotive Chase, Crazy Train and Ghost Train.
The Galesburg High School band has two concert ensembles including the Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony. Each ensemble performs a Holiday Concert, an All-District Concert with the Jr. High Bands, a Theme Concert, and a Spring Concert.
The pep band performs at five home boys and girls basketball games. You will also see our winter drum-line and winter guard at these events as well.
Our Jazz Ensembles perform at the Illinois Wesleyan and ROWVA Jazz Festivals each winter. The Jazz Band also performs at their Jazz Showcase and Big Band Dip in the Spring.
Requirements for membership:
Participated in band in junior high or audition for color guard
Sponsor / Contact Name(s):
Ben Bredemeier and Brie Shadensack, directors
Highlight activities:
Grand Champion-2008 Geneseo Maple Leaf Classic
First Place Parade Competition- University of Illinois Illini Marching Band Festival 2008
Second Place Drum Majors - 2009 U of I Marching Band Festival
Special note from the GHS Band Parents President

Dear Band Parents:
 
Wow it is hard to believe summer is over and school is starting next week.  The band looks good and has been working very hard on all the music.  It is time now for Band Parents to kick it in to overdrive.  In order to do that I need help.  We have been blessed with helpers for the last 2 weeks of camp, but with marching season starting we will need more help.
 
Please consider helping us.  We need people to do lots of different things from passing out gold and gauntlets to moving the pit equipment in the field for performances.  You do not need to do the work every time, just when you can.  I know I will miss one performance already.  I love working with these kids and it is great to watch my kids interact with them.  What a better way to see who your children are when you are not around.  They get so involved in band they forget you are there.
 
Soon we will start fundraising.  The first one will be the raffle.  This should be a good money maker for us.  It costs $35,000.00 just for the activities of the band.  That does not include putting money back for the trip.  We have barely or not quite made budget the last two years, so we have no money to give the kids for the trip.  I would like to change that this year.  At each parent meeting we will give a status report on where we are budget wise.  Come be educated about why we do what we do.  I know I get tired of fundraising too!  If we all work hard on these then next year we won't have to do as many.
 
Please consider how you can help.  We are all busy parents trying to keep up with our teenagers.  It is not an easy task, but rewarding.  Join us and learn all about band.
 
Thanks,
 
Amy Smith
President

ADDITIONS AND UPDATES

8/30/10 - Ms. Shadensack notices - (click here)

8/30/10 - Updated Notice regarding GHS Band Parents Meeting (click here)

8/30/10 - New Band Pics posted.  Please visit our Photo Gallery pages

8/25/10 - Mr. Bredemeier notices - Important dates this week (click here)

8/10/10 - Updated Notices regarding Band Camp from Amy Smith (President) (click here)

Band Camp page updated with 2010-2011 schedule and information 7/27/10 (click here)

Calendar page updated with 2010 fall calendars 7/27/10 (click here)

Performances page updated 7/27/10 (click here)

6/1/10 - New Notice regarding GHS Band Slideshow CD's from Debbie McKillip (see below)

12/22/09 - Added new photo galleries - check out the 2009-2010 Photo Gallery (see below)

10/26/09 - Added notice regarding GHS Band has own Facebook (see below)

9/4/09 - Added notice - Are you getting Band Emails? (see below)

Announcements From Mr. Bredemeier

Added August 25, 2010
Dear Parents,
 
As you are well aware the first football game and the first performance of the 2010 season is quickly approaching. The students are working very hard and are eager for their first performance. I am really impressed with how well the show is coming together and how good it looks and sounds for this early in the season. It takes many parents to make our portion of the evening run smoothing. We need parents to help with equipment, uniforms, and water. If you think you would be available to help in one of these areas please contact the following people:
 
Equipment: Danny Robertson- dcbdbobson@gmail.com
 
Uniforms: Ann Shumaker- shubyx5@comcast.net
 
Water: Melody Bates-
 
I hope you are able to help us on Friday and see your student(s) start the 2010 season on a high note!
 
Thanks!
Ben Bredemeier
 
PS- First Band Parent Meeting is Tues. Aug. 31 at 7pm in the band room



Added August 23, 2010

This weeks importent dates for Band!

Tuesday, 8/24, ALL members practice from 3 pm to 5 pm, PERC/CG/DM from 5 pm to 6 pm

Thursday, 8/26, Rehearsal - 3 pm to 5 pm

Friday, 8/27, Football Game - Call time 6 pm
 
Thanks!
Ben Bredemeier
bbredemeier@galesburg205.org

Updated July 14, 2010

JULY UPDATE

Hello all,
I hope you are having a nice summer. It is hard to believe it is the middle of July already!
Here is an update on some important items leading us into band camp.
 
First and foremost, your student should be practicing their music and starting to get a grasp of it. Remember:
 
1- student leaders are expected to come to camp with all music memorized.
2- Juniors & Seniors should have pre-game & parade memorized and all other music learned if not memorized. They should be able to memorize the opener and crazy train.
3- Sophomores should have pre-game and parade memorized.
4- Freshman- be here and we are ready to help you.
 
Also- a reminder that our next rehearsal is Thursday, July 29th from 6-8PM.
 
Now that we are getting closer to camp, I will be in and out of the band room more frequently, as well as checking my mailbox at school. If you wish to pay for the band camp fees now before the August rush of registration and new school supplies and clothes please feel free to do so. You can mail the form and fee to:
 
Galesburg High School Band
Attn: Ben Bredemeier
1135 W. Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
 
Finally- here is a reminder of the band camp schedule:
 
Mon. Aug. 2- Freshman, Percussion, Guard, and student leaders- 5-8pm
Tues. Aug. 3- Freshman, Sophomores, Percussion, Guard, and student leaders- 5-8pm
Wed. Aug. 4- all students- 1-4 and 5-8 (Dinner provided)
Thurs. Aug. 5 and Fri. Aug. 6- all students 9-12 and 1-5
Sat. Aug. 7- Car Wash @ Burgland Drugs- 9-3pm
 
Mon. Aug. 9, Tues. Aug. 10, and Wed. Aug. 11- all students 9-12 and 1-5
Thurs. Aug. 12- all students 9-12- Band Picnic and Olympics- 6-8pm
 
Enjoy the rest of your summer!!!

Thanks,
Ben Bredemeier     bbredemeier@galesburg205.org.



Additional notices below:

Dear Parents,

Now that the District 205 School Board has voted on a calendar for the 2010-2011 School Year, we have set our schedule for the 2010 Marching Season. Feel free to print these out. I will have hard copies available for your band student on the piano in the band room. I would like to point out a couple things because this calendar is different than what we have done in the past.

2010 Fall Calendar

2010 Marching Streaks Calendar

1)      Usually we have our big parent meeting right before camp starts. This year we are going to hold that meeting at the end of the school year on May 25th. The purpose of doing this is hand out summer mailings as opposed to mailing them- to help save money on postage. The other reason is make sure everyone is clear about what we are expecting to make the 2010 season a success.

2)      To help make 2010 a success we are adding some music rehearsals in June and July (June 8th, June 15, and July 29th). These rehearsals are not optional. Students are expected to be in attendance. Students will be excused for any given reason, just as long as we have prior notification. If your student is not in attendance and we are not notified, it could jeopardize the chance of your student having a spot on the field next year.

3)      For band camp we decided that cramming everything into one week and running three practices a day was in effective. Therefore, as you will see camp is spread out through the course of two weeks. It starts with just a couple hours a day before it picks up to the traditional 6 hours per day schedule.

4)      Performances are also included. We will be doing some new competitions/festivals (Monmouth and Rock Island) and we have added the Meet the Streaks Performance on Aug. 20th.

5)      There are still some things that are undetermined such as Lock-In, Pictures, and Leadership Clinic- this will be decided at a later date.

If you have any questions- please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks you for your patience in getting this calendar put together!

Here comes Spring!

Ben     bbredemeier@galesburg205.org.

Announcements from Ms. Shadensack

Added August 30, 2010

2010 Marching Streaks Sports Conflict Calendar is now available - Click here to view

Ms Shadensack email: bshadensack@galesburg205.org 


GHS BAND PARENTS MEETINGS

Updated Aug 30, 2010

Good Evening all:
Please plan now to attend the band parent meeting tomorrow night, Aug 31, 2010 at 7pm in the band room.  We will be reviewing progress already made this year, planning for later in the year and approving the budget.  We need all families to be involved.  Please come to the meeting so that together we can have a great year for all of our students.
See you at 7PM in the bandroom!
Amy Smith
335-3473 or ajs81587@yahoo.com

The GHS Band Parents Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the GHS Band room.
 The next GHS Band Parents Meeting is scheduled for: August 31, 2010

Prior GHS Band Parents Meeting Minutes are posted
Please visit the MEETING MINUTES page to review

!! Band Camp Updates !! 

Added August 10, 2010

Band Camp is going very well from what I saw today.  Tommorrow the students are to be at camp from 9:30 till 12:00 and 1:00 till 5:00.  Due to the extreme heat please make sure your students take water and get hydrated each evening.
 
Thursday's schedule is camp from 9:00 till 12:00 and then band olympics from 6:00 till 8:00 pm.  The picnic will start serving food at 5:00 so everyone can eat before they hit the field for the olympics.  Please plan on coming and watching your students and their sections preform.
 
Tables will be set up for taking any other forms that need to be turned in.  We will also have volunteer forms there for you to sign up on.  The hard part for the students is continuing but now we parents must also get very involved to make it all work.  The Spirit Wear will also be there so you can purchase your favorite Marching Streak item.
 
On Friday the students will need to be at the school by 8:00 for the teacher inservice.
 
I look forward to seeing you all at the picnic!
 
Thanks
Amy Smith

Added August 3, 2010

Good Morning Band Parents:

Here we go, band camp is starting.  I could use help with picking up registration forms and money before camp on Monday 8-2 (4:30-5:15), Tuesday 8-3 (4:30-5:15) Wed 8-4 (12:30-1:15)
Thursday 8-5 (8:30-9:15), Fri 8-6 (8:30-9:15) and Monday thru Thursday next week 8:30 - 9:15.

I could also use some help with picking up the pizza on Wednesday, Aug 4 at 3:45pm.  We will have it all ordered.  Just need to get it all over to the band kids.  I'm at work so I can not do this one.

Please consider helping us out.  Also, we need all orders for shoes in by this Friday so that we can get them here in time for the first performance.

Please call with questions,

Amy Smith
GHS Band Parents President
335-3473

GHS Band Slideshow CD's

Added June 1, 2010
GHS Band Slideshow CD's are now available for ordering. They are $10.00 each payable to GHS Band Parents. You can send the money to school with your child this week or drop it off at my house at 400 Hawkinson Avenue. If you would like a copy, please E-mail me asap at tdaaa@comcast.net so that I can burn a copy for you. All seniors receive one CD for free so if you are a senior band parent you do not need to order or pay for one.
Thanks
Debbie McKillip
Band Historian

Patron Sales

Added February 26, 2010

As Chair of the Patron Sales, I request that you please see the attached letter/file: 2009-2010 Patron Sales Letter.pdf

Question…do you have email files of previous years parents?  I’m hoping that files from the last 3-5 years have been saved by someone.  Do you have the communication sheets completed by the parents at the beginning of the year?  Somehow we have excluded the Patron Sales Chair from all the necessary information (like names/addresses of students and parents) to maintain a mailing file.  Any help or direction would be appreciated.

Thanks…please send any info to my home email:  dickdoris@grics.net

Doris Kowalski


Facebook group for the Marching Streaks

Added October 26, 2009

 A few band kids have started a Facebook group for the Marching Streaks. This is for Band students and parents.  This could be fun...let's keep it upbeat and positive folks!  If you have a Facebook account just search for Galesburg High School Marching Band.

Questions? Please contact:

Amy Smith, GHS Band Parents President 2010-2011 at ajs81587@yahoo.com

? Are you getting band e-mails ?

Added Sept 4, 2009

All the e-mail addresses from people who turned in a Band Parent Information Form have been entered.

If you turned in an e-mail address, and are not receiving band e-mails, then you are probably one of the ones we got back as undeliverable.

Please send your corrected e-mail address to marchingstreaks@gmail.com and we will get you on the distribution list.

Please put “e-mail address” in the subject line.

WANTED: Your photos and videos of the GHS Marching Streaks and Band in action during 2009-2010!

Updated December 22, 2009

Hello Band Parents and Students,

Do you have band photos and/or videos (digital) which you have taken or will be taking this year?  We would like to request copies for posting on the GHS Band Parents Website as well as keeping a historical record of our 2009-2010 band season.

 We post your photos and videos on our website (www.ghsbandboosters.info) and to help share the memories and experiences of all performances, competitions,  fund-raising activities, volunteering, fun, etc.  After posting on the website, your  photos and video copies are stored in safe keeping by our Historian as well as being used to help produce our wonderful band DVD at the end of the year which  is premiered at the Band Banquet.

 If you have digital photos and videos for sharing, please contact either Cory Silber, Debby Silber or Debbie McKillip to make arrangements for getting us your copies.  Our contact information is as  follows:

Cory Silber, phone 368-6884, or email: cjs_wildart@hotmail.com

Debby Silber, phone 335-3953, or email: galatians5_2223@hotmail.com

Debbie McKillip (Historian), phone 343-3851 or email: tdaaa@comcast.net

We currently are looking for pics or videos of all Band related activities if you have any available.

Should you have questions, please feel free to contact either of the individuals shown above at your convenience.

If you have announcements, photos, meeting minutes and/or any other Band information which you would like included in this web site, please send emails to GHS Band Parents Webmasters buy clicking the following link:  GHS Band Parents Webmaster

or phone one of the following individuals for more information:

Cory Silber at 368-6884 

Debby Silber at 335-3953

Questions? Please contact:

Amy Smith, GHS Band Parents President 2010-2011 at ajs81587@yahoo.com or phone 335-3473

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