Ryle Band Update
Hello Ryle Band Families!
What an exciting time of year! So much going on!
WHAT A SHOW!
- Thank you so much to all of our volunteers this past weekend for hosting such a wonderful Winterguard tournament!
- Once again, we have shown that Ryle puts on a first class event… and we get to do it again later in March for the first round of TMA Championships! Sign-ups coming soon!
A HUGE Bingo Thanks!
- We also had great volunteer support at Bingo this past weekend- many people came for the entire session, but we also had many people come for a couple of hours at the beginning or end of the evening- and it made a HUGE difference
- Having enough volunteers on the floor allowed us to maximize our money-making potential… we brought in nearly $7,000 gross on Saturday.
- This is easily a couple-few thousand more than we usually make, and you, our adult volunteers, made all of the difference. So THANK YOU!
- We also appreciate those underage volunteers who helped count games beforehand- since we were prepared going into the evening, we were able to be proactive throughout the night instead of reactive, which was tremendous.
- We will be counting again this Saturday at 4:00… sign up at https://tinyurl.com/CountingPullTabsMarch7
- Don’t forget, Bingo benefits every single band program at Ryle- from concert bands to jazz bands to marching band… it provides benefits that are tangible and universal
- As we continue to rise to being among-and competing with- the top programs in the state, this money is essential to fostering our growing success. Without it, we lose resources and opportunities for our kids
- So, come join us for more fun and money-making this weekend with Team Royse! https://tinyurl.com/BingoMarch7
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
- In an effort to thank all those volunteering for any needs listed on Charms- be it Bingo, Winterguard, Concessions, etc.- the Booster Board has decided to host a drawing each month for prizes for those volunteering.
- Each time your name appears on Charms as a volunteer, your name will be entered into a drawing that will be held at the end of the month
- Prizes will include gift cards, credit towards Ryle Band swag, and credit towards money still owed the band
- Note that the credit does NOT include the $600 Marching Band fee, as that amount is set by the school board and thus it may not be supplemented in any way and must be paid
- Sign up, and sign up often! Even if you just sign up for part of an evening with Bingo your name will be included in the drawing!
Let’s put the FUN in FUNDRAISING!
- We have multiple FUNdraisers happening this month!
- Mulch sale still running, and we need to get those orders in
- If you have any hard copy orders, please drop in the box in the band room.
- If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Sarah Newman at 859-496-5414
- Delivery will be March 23-28th. Please consider donating some time to assist with delivery
- We will need drivers, trucks and trailers.
- Student will be able to use this for service hours
- Sign up information for delivery to come soon
- Tuesday, March 10 will be WFD? at Texas Roadhouse (please see attached flyer)
- 10% of your total food purchase will go back to the band
- Mulch sale still running, and we need to get those orders in
SWEET JAZZ UPDATE
- Tuesday, April 21
- Performances by Ryle Jazz Ensemble, Ryle Jazz Lab Band, Gray Jazz Ensemble, and Ockerman Jazz Band
- Fabulous Gift Baskets for Silent Auction
- Section Theme Update:
- Clarinets- Wine Basket
- Saxophones- Hot Chocolate
- Flutes- Movie Night
- Drum Line- Bourbon and Beats (bourbon and music)
- Trombones- Doggy Days
- Trumpets- Lottery Tickets
- Baritones- Wine Basket
- Section parents: let Suzanne Strawn know what your section intends to donate as soon as possible at stampinmama3@gmail.com
- Completed baskets should be given to Suzanne by March 31!
- Section Theme Update:
IMPORTANT DATES THIS WEEK:
- Tuesday, March 3
- Jazz Ensemble Brass/Saxes, 3:00-4:30
- Jazz Ensemble Rhythm, 5:00-6:30
- Wednesday, March 4
- Wind Symphony Rehearsal, 2:45-4:45
- Winterguard Rehearsal, 6:00-9:00
- Pep Band “A”- Girls Regional Tournament; bus departs 6:15
- Thursday, March 5
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:00-5:00
- Drumline Rehearsal, 6:00-8:30
- Friday, March 6
- Winterguard WGI Tournament- Nashville
- Pep Band “B”- Girls Regional Tournament; bus departs 6:15
- Cincy Beerfest- volunteers should have already signed up
- Saturday, March 7
- Winterguard WGI Tournament- Nashville
- Bingo Team Royse/High Brass, Erlanger Lions Club, 4:30-9:30
- Sunday, March 8
- Winterguard WGI Tournament- Nashville
- Pep Band “A”- Girls Regional Tournament; bus departs 12:15 PM