JAZZ BAND CHICAGO INFORMATION!

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Jazz Band Chicago Information:

This information is also listed on the Hanna band web site under the message board: www.hannabands.org

Flight and Baggage Information:

Students are requested to bring all suitcases and instrument cases to the band room at the beginning of school on Thursday, Feb. 4th. Students will be supplied with name tags to mark all cases. All Cases will be checked by chaperones and directors.

Students are recommended to pack “carry on” bags as the airline currently charges a fee Each Way for checked luggage.

We will be dismissing the students after 2nd Period/1st Block on Thursday, Feb.4th.

We will leave Hanna by District V bus to Charlotte Airport (Douglas International) at 10:00 AM

US Air #928 departs Charlotte at 2:27 on Thursday, Feb. 4th, and arrives at 3:29 (Central Time) in Chicago O’Hare . (There is a one hour time difference)

US Air #927 departs Chicago at 4:14 on Sunday, Feb. 7th, and arrives at 7:04 in Charlotte.

We will return to Anderson by District V Bus at approximately 9:30 PM.

General Information:

Times in Chicago are “Central Standard Time”
(One hour behind our time)

All Payments are Due on the following schedule:

Dec. 18th $300.00
Jan. 08th $300.00
Jan. 29th $290.00


Please email me with any exceptions to these dates.

This covers:

Airline Tickets Round Trip
Three Nights Lodging at the Hotel
Dinner on Thursday Night at the Hotel (Pizza)
All Breakfasts at the Hotel
Gino’s Pizza on Friday
Navy Pier
Admission to the Field Museum
Tickets for Blue Man Group
Admission to the Hancock Observatory
All Ground Transportation in Chicago
Festival Fees
Evening Concert Tickets

We are still working with the airlines on baggage costs.
Currently US Air Charges$15.00 for one checked suitcase.
The Booster club will cover the cost of checking all instruments.

 Student MUST HAVE a PICTURE ID for Airline Tickets etc.

 We will use the current medical form on file. Please notify us of any changes that should be made to this form. Medications must be checked with the chaperones, however students are allowed to keep them individually.

 All Instruments will be checked at the airport

 Dress will be Black and White for all Day Saturday

 Everyone will need a warm overcoat.

(Hats, gloves and scarves are highly recommended)

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 Please email any questions to richardbaskin@anderson5.net

 Cell Phone for emergency contact:

Richard Baskin (864) 934 2884
or
Roger Whitt (864) 376 6448

Itinerary: (Times may be adjusted slightly)

Thursday, February 4th

10:00 AM Depart Hanna for Charlotte Airport (Douglas International)
02:27 PM Depart Charlotte via US #928
03:29 PM Arrive Chicago O’Hare
Everyone will be responsible for claiming own luggage & instruments and loading the bus

Bus to: Renaissance Chicago North Shore
933 Skokie Blvd
Northshore, IL 60062
(847) 498-6500

Copy and paste link for the hotel web site

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/chinb-renaissance-chicago-north-shore-hotel/

Check into Hotel

07:30 PM Dinner at the Hotel
Friday, February 5th
8:00 AM Breakfast at the Hotel
9:00 AM Depart to NAVY PIER for lunch on your own
www.navypier.com
01:30 PM Bus to Fields Museum
04:30 PM Depart for GINO’S EAST “Chicago’s Legendary Pizza”
06:15 PM Bus to Blue Man Group
07:00 PM BLUE MAN Group
www.blueman.com
09:00 PM Depart for HANCOCK OBSERVATORY
www.hancock-observatory.com







Saturday, February 6th
07:00 AM Breakfast at the Hotel
08:00 AM Depart Hotel for New Trier High School
www.ntjazz.com
0:8:45 AM Arrive New Trier High School, unload and leave instrument in room.
You will have about an hour to listen to other bands.
10:30 AM Move to room to get instruments
11:00 AM Warmup
11:30 AM Performance
11:55 AM Clinic
12:20 PM Return Instruments to Room
12:30 PM Lunch at New Trier
02:40 PM Special Interest Clinics
01:30 PM Sight-Reading Band and Special Interest Clinics
02:30 PM Director’s Big Band
03:00 PM Section Master Classes
05;00 PM Depart for dinner at Old Orchard Shopping Center
06:45 PM Report to bus and return to New Trier for evening concert
07:30 PM Evening Concert with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
www.vanguardjazzorchestra.com

Sunday, February 7th

08:30 AM Breakfast at the Hotel
Pack-Load-Checkout
10:30 AM Depart for Bus Tour
12:30 PM Depart for Chicago O’Hare Airport
Lunch at Airport
04:14 PM Depart Chicago via US # 927
07:04 PM Arrive Charlotte Airport
Pick up Luggage and Board Bus
09:30 PM Arrive TLH

Schedule for Week of Nov. 30th Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

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WEEK OF NOV. 30TH
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
MONDAY, NOV. 30TH IS THE FINAL FRUIT TURN IN. PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN IN ALL ORDERS TO YOUR TEAM LEADER OR TO THE BAND ROOM.




Jazz Band Contracts and Trip Intent Forms are Due Wednesday


Schedule for Week:

Monday: Jazz Band Rehearsal and Fruit Sale Turn In
Tuesday: Jazz Band Rehearsal/Winter Guard Rehearsal @ McCants
Wednesday: Color Guard Practice for Christmas Parade
Thursday: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Friday: Winter Guard Rehearsal @ McCants

Jazz Band at Anderson Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4th @ 6:00 PM on the Courthouse Stage

Anderson Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 6th
Call Time will be 2:00 at the Wachovia Bank Downtown in Front of the Recreation Center
Please make arrangement for pick up at the corner of Main And River Street Just Past City Hall

We will take up uniforms
(Including pants) at the conclusion of the parade.

Happy Holidays!

TLHB for Week of November 23rd

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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23rd

Monday, Drum Line to Midway and Concord Elementary
Monday, 4:00 to 5:30: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Tuesday, Drum Line to Calhoun Elementary
Tuesday, 4:00 to 5:30: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Tuesday, 4:00 to 6:00: Color Guard Practice for Christmas Parade

Winter Guard Practice starts Dec. 1st !

Indoor Drumline Practice Starts Dec. 8th!

Please check www.hannabands.org on the message board for specifics on Winter and Indoor schedules and performances.

LAST FRUIT SALE TURN IN ON MONDAY, NOV. 30TH

We need a average of $200.00 per student turned on the 30th to meet our goals and expenses for the year.
Please help do your part with this important fund-raiser

Remember to give back to our community and buy a box of fruit for Charity. Challenge everyone to do the same.

Christmas Dates:

Friday, December 4: 6:00 PM, Jazz Band at the Christmas Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 6: Anderson Christmas Parade
Meet at 2:00 on Main Street at the Wachovia Main Branch

Thursday, December 10th: Evening Christmas Concert with McCants @ 7:15

Friday, December 11th: Christmas Assemblies at Hanna with the Hanna Strings

Friday, December 11th: Jazz Band and Drum Line at Calhoun Elementary (1:00)

Friday, December 18th: Jazz Band at Concord Elementary (9:00 AM)

Friday, December 18th: Jazz Band at New Prospect Elementary (1:00 PM)

Band Needs:
All donations of any amount helps keep expenses down

Copy Paper of any color
Masking Tape
Duct Tape for Winter Guard
Clear tape
Mailing Labels: Avery
Gas Powered Generator
Golf Cart
Extension Cords (25ft)
Valve Oil
Reeds
9 Volt Batteries
Sand for the Band Field

Schedule for Week of Nov. 8th

TLHB BANDS

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8TH

BOOSTER MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 7:15


Monday, 4:00 to 5:30: Jazz Band Reading Rehearsal
Tuesday, 4:00 to 5:30: Jazz Band Reading Rehearsal
Wednesday, after school: Band Officer Meeting
Thursday, 4:00 to 5:30: Jazz Band Reading Rehearsal


Jazz Band Auditions will start on Monday, November 16th
We will run Auditions during the regular rehearsal times on November 16th, 17th and 19th

FRUIT SALE TURN IN NEXT WEEK!
Please help do your part with this important fund-raiser

Christmas Dates:

Friday, December 4: Jazz Band at the Christmas Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 6: Anderson Christmas Parade

Thursday, December 10th: Evening Christmas Concert with McCants

Friday, December 11th: Christmas Assemblies at Hanna with the Hanna Strings

Friday, December 11th: Jazz Band and Drum Line at Calhoun Elementary (1:00)

Friday, December 18th: Jazz Band at Concord Elementary (9:00 AM)

Indoor Drum Line Schedule Posted

Indoor Drumline Schedule
09-10


Dec 8 Tuesday 5:30-8:30
Dec 15 Tuesday 5:30-8:00
Jan. 8 Friday (7-10) rehearsal
Jan. 15 Friday (daytime mini camp?) workday
Jan 16 Easley show
Jan 22 Friday (7-10)
Jan 29 Friday (7-10)
Jan 30 Dorman show
Feb 5 Friday (7-10)
Feb 9 Performance for booster club
Feb 12 Friday (7-10)
Feb 19 Friday (7-10)
Feb 20 Volunteer HS show (Tennessee)
Feb 25 Thursday (5:30-8:30)
Mar 3 Wednesday Early release (1-3:30)
Mar 11 Thursday (5:30-8:30)
Mar 19 Friday (daytime mini camp?) workday
Mar 20 Byrnes show
Mar 26 Friday (7-10)
Mar 27 CIPA championship

Winter Guard and Indoor Drumline Schedule for 09-10

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WINTER GUARD AND
INDOOR DRUMLINE SCHEDULE



EASLEY HS: January 16

DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL: January 30

VOLUNTEER HS (TENN): February 20

JAMES F. BYRNES HS: March 20

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY: MARCH 27TH (OVERNIGHT)


ALL SHOWS ARE ON A SATURDAY

TLHB Schedule for Week of Sept. 28th

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Congratulations Grand Champions!

Schedule for the Week of September 28th

Monday:Full Rehearsal/Guard @ McCants

Tuesday:Full Rehearsal

Wednesday:Officer Meeting immediately after school

Thursday:Full Rehearsal

Friday:Homecoming and Senior Night!

· October 5th will be the last Monday Rehearsal


Jazz Band Reading Rehearsals will start on October 26th


Senior Band Students and their Parents will be recognized during Halftime of the Hanna/Hillcrest Game on October 2nd.

The Students will also be recognized during the pep rally on Friday.

Parents will be given complementary tickets for this game.

The Band will perform their show after the Game

Saturday: Contest #2

Pendleton Contest Saturday, October 3rd

Call Time will be 11:30 AM (note change)

This is a prelims and finals contest.

Our First performance will be at 4:45

The Final performance will be set according to the prelims placement

Spaghetti Supper

October 16th from 5:00 to 7:15

Drive-Thru or Dine In

This is the Friday of the Greenwood Game


Tickets for the supper are $6.00

See Bas if you need a ticket!

FRUIT SALE IS NOW UNDERWAY!

The Fruit Sale of the T.L. Hanna Band is the most important fund-raiser of the year.

Turn in Dates are:

September 29th

October 20th

November 17th

November 30th

(Last day for Fruit Money)

The Black and Gold Golf Shirts are finally Here!

If you ordered one please see Sherri Ryan in the Uniform Room any time during or after practice.
We hope to have a large crowd at the Pendleton Contest!

The competition will be greater from week to week and the audience does make a difference!

There is only 5 weeks left in the our marching season!





Thanks to everyone for your donations of supplies and food for our students!

Every donation helps us keep costs and expenses down.