Hudson High School Swing Marching Band

Hudson High School Swing Marching Band
Summer Newsletter
Hudson, Ohio
July 2012
Dear Band Members & Parents:
Welcome to Marching Band 2012-2013! We’re
excited to start a new year! Our students will
take the field this fall to entertain you in style!
We’ll be hosting our 52st Hudson Parade of
Bands on October 6th! We are participating in
the Kent and Mogadore band shows. The band
has been invited to perform at the Buckeye
Invitational at Ohio State. The Hudson High
School Swing Marching Band…the best band in
the land…is gearing up for an amazing year!!!
Welcome to all new marching band students and
parents. We know you will make new friends,
both students and parents alike, as you discover
how much fun it is to be involved in Hudson
High School’s Swing Marching Band! Band
Camp kicks off the season; it’s a lot fun and hard
work.
As a parent of a band student you’re
automatically a member of the Hudson High
School Music Association, so welcome to
HHSMA! Being a member of HHSMA is very
simple. We are here to support the directors and
students in as many ways as possible; and have
fun doing it! We do this…you guessed it…by
volunteering! If you missed the opportunity to
sign up to help out on a committee or two it’s
not too late. Check out the enclosed list of
committees and give one of the chair people a
call to sign up to help on that committee. We
look forward to hearing from you!
Enclosed you will find the list of HHSMA
officers, band committees and chair people, band
Margaret Washko
HHSMA Vice President - Band
Home: 330-656-5926
Bandvp.hhsma@gmail.com
schedule, uniform information, a checklist for
band camp, Tag Day info and various important
pieces of information to start off the year.
Don’t forget to check your e-mail for important
reminders and updates. If you would like to be
included on the band list or if you would like to
add an additional email address (home as well as
work), you can subscribe to the mailing by send a
blank e-mail to:
HudsonHSBandsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
We look forward to seeing you and together
enjoying another great year! If you have any
questions, please call or e-mail us. Thanks!
Check out our website our Music Association
website at: www.hudsonmusic.org.
BAND CAMP NOTES:
All students will have air conditioning in the
dorms this year at band camp. No need to bring
a fan but might want to bring a blanket.
Students need to provide their own lunch on
Sunday. Please make sure it is non-perishable,
because it has to survive a hot bus trip before it
gets consumed. This also helps prevent sickness
on the field Sunday afternoon.
Hudson High School Swing Marching Band Schedule
July
July 23-27
8:00-4:00
Drum Line Camp
25-Jul
11:30-12:30 Seniors
25-Jul
26&27-Jul
August
29-Jul
03-Aug
6-9
6-9
Uniform Fittings HHS Band Room
12:30– 1:30 Juniors, 1:30-2:30 Sophomores, 2:30-3:30 Freshman
New Marchers and Leaders - Hudson High School (HHS)
Full Band Rehearsal, bring luggage for camp (evening rehearsal)- HHS
07-Aug
09-Aug
14-Aug
15-Aug
16-Aug
22-Aug
24-Aug
25-Aug
29-Aug
31-Aug
September
05-Sep
07-Sep
12-Sep
14-Sep
19-Sep
21-Sep
26-Sep
28-Sep
October
03-Oct
05-Oct
06-Oct
10-Oct
12-Oct
13-Oct
17-Oct
19-Oct
24-Oct
26-Oct
31-Oct
November
Oct 31 thru Nov 4
04-Nov
10:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m.
6:00-9:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.**
5:45 p.m.**
6:00-9:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.**
9:00 a.m.**
6:00-9:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Leave for Camp - HHS
Parent Meeting
Return from Camp, Performance at Lavelli Stadium
Full Band Rehearsal
Full Band Rehearsal
Full Band Rehearsal
Inspection at Middle School then Pictures, Bring Bag Dinner,
After Pictures Leave for Kent Band Show
Mogadore Band Show
First Day of School, Full Band Rehearsal
Home Football Game vs. Kenston,
Tag Day, Inspection at High School
Full Band Rehearsal
Away Football at Lake
6:00-9:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.**
6:00-9:00 p.m.
6:40 p.m.**
6:00-9:00 p.m.
6:40 p.m.**
6:00-9:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Full Band Rehearsal
Away Football at. Brecksville
Full Band Rehearsal
Home Football vs. Brunswick
Full Band Rehearsal
Home Football vs Cuyhoga Falls
Full Band Rehearsal
Away Football vs Garfield Heights
6:00-9:00 p.m.
6:40 p.m.**
6:30 p.m. **
6:00-9:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.**
TBA
6:00-9:00 p.m.
6:40 p.m.**
6:00-9:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.**
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Full Band Rehearsal
Home Football vs Stow
Hudson Parade of Bands, Show at 7:00 p.m.
Full Band Rehearsal
Away Football at Mayfield
Buckeye Invitational -Columbus, Ohio
Full Band Rehearsal
Home Football vs Elyria (Senior Show)
Full Band Rehearsal
Away Football at North Royalton
Full Band Rehearsal
TBA
7:00 p.m.
Concert Band Auditions
Indoor Band Show (inspection 6:45**)
**Inspection time for students (subject to change per Bev O’ Connor)
All Football Games Begin at 7:00 p.m.
554-4712
656-5926
656-3063
656-0890
554-8490
528-0094
289-8098
Luann Burnham
Margaret Washko
Sandy Zimmerman
Dessa DiGeronimo
Lisa Betts
Sally Schwieterman
Cindy Shedloski
Kim Strausser
Don Germano
Jazz VP
Band VP
Choir VP
Choir VP
Orchestra VP
Fundraising VP
Treasurer
Secretary
Policy VP
choirvp.hhsma@gmail.com
orchestravp.hhsma@gmail.com
fundraisingvp.hhsma@gmail.com
treasurer.hhsma@gmail.com
secretary.hhsma@gmail.com
policyvp.hhsma@gmail.com
7327 Burntwood Way
5923 Nicholson Drive
5732 Argyle Dr
2428 Tyre Drive
1416 Barlow Road
97 Stratford Road
528-0735
650-9047
Loree Allen
open
Patty Komzak
Lisa Betts
Tag Day
Publicity
Newsletter
Website
pkomsak@yahoo.com
clublabetts@gmail.com
5923 Nicholson Dr.
loree.allen@gmail.com
pattyhahn@howardhanna.com
1732 Arbutus Dr
2297 Kate Cr
234-380-1512 6881 Darrow Rd.
Patty Hahn
Tag Day
342-0527
606-7765
Don Germano
Parade of Bands
policyvp.hhsma@gmail.com
choirvp.hhsma@gmail.com
7223 Herrick Park Drive
97 Stratford Road
bandvp.hhsma@gmail.com
2752 Blue Heron Drive
joanbyers@roadrunner.com
jazzvp.hhsma@gmail.com
5671 Williamsburg Circle
7949 Princewood Dr.
president.hhsma@gmail.com
7700 Hudson Park Drive
Richard & Joan Byers
655-5007
606-7765
Email Address
president.hhsma@gmail.com
Address
5671 Williamsburg Circle
Fruit Sale
Committee Chairs
807-8863
Fred Cook
Co President
650-9047
Phone
554-2585
Name
Ted Burnham
Officers
Co President
Hudson High School Music Association
HHSMA Officers and Committee Chairs
2012-2013
Open
Don Germano
Jeff Jones
Sally Schwieterman
Margaret Washko
Rose Fay
Marching Band Party
Parade of Bands
Parade of Bands
Uniforms
Uniforms
Uniforms
97 Stratford Rd
5732 Argyle Drive
rsweeter@windstream.net
2752 Blue Heron
Bandvp.hhsma@gmail.com
5462 Weeping Willow Drive rjsfay@cs.com
653-3021
656-5446
656-5926
653-5343
dgermano@mailaps.org
carlsonlap@roadrunner.com
jazzvp.hhsma@gmail.com
5671 Williamsburg Circle
34 Sussex Rd
554-4712
655-2422
Luann Burnham
Lori Carlson
Jazz VP
Jazz Fest
secretary.hhsma@gmail.com
sommersusan@hotmail.com
wildbean24@yahoo.com
multimcnulty@windstream.net
Kim Strausser
Susan Sommer
Amy Ferrell Bragg
Trish & Paul Mc Nulty
Dessert Banquet
50/50 Raffle
Garment Bags
Half Time Refreshment
656-9080
592-7407
1616 Barlow Road
7987 Stow Road
5849 Bradford Way
6291 Paderbourne Dr
289-2098
216-956-1055
650-4206
342-5408
Linda & Tom Ptacek
Ted Burnham
Band Wear
Chaperones
lmphudorg@yahoo.com
tb5671@gmail.com
Open
Band Video, DVD’s
388-9070
7460 Hudson Park DR
5671 Williamsburg Circle
joannek@windstream.net
6806 St. Ives Blvd.
Joanna Karpinski
Band Camp
Band Camp
Band Photos
656-5926
Band Print
Margaret Washko
Band VP
leric7454@yahoo.com
rsweeter@windstream.net
arjbiz@aol.com
E-mail address
7454 Hudson Park Drive
5732 Argyle Drive
2806 Chamberlin Bl.
Address
Eric Lichtenberger
655-5863
Sally Schwieterman
656-5446
Annette & Randall Bisbee 656-1580
Phone
bandvp.hhsma@gmail.com
Name
2752 Blue Heron
Committee
Hudson High School Music Association
HHSMA Band Committee Chairs
2011-2012
ATTENTION * ATTENTION * ATTENTION
PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN WILL BE TAKING MEDICATON
(Prescription and/or over-the-counter [non-prescription]) AT BAND CAMP
It is compulsory to complete the proper forms on any student that requires prescription medication(s)
and other-the-counter medication(s) during band camp that will not be self administered. These
forms are available on the web-site at www.hudsonmusic.org under the Band tab located at the top of
the home page.
All required forms and medication need to be dropped off prior to the start of camp.
The Nurse will be available to receive forms and medication(s) during uniform pick-up hours on July
25th. In addition, she will also be available during the first hour of the evening practices prior band
camp.
ALL medication must be received in:
The container in which it was dispensed by the physician or pharmacist.
The container it was purchased in (over-the-counter medication [non prescription]).
No loose medication or pills will be accepted in baggies.
All medication/pills will be counted by both the parent and nurse when it is dropped off.
Please contact the nurse with any questions and/or concerns.
Kathy Colesi: 330-650-1786
UNIFORM FITTINGS - JULY 25, WEDNESDAY
The schedule for uniform fittings is as follows; if you cannot attend any of the sessions, please call
Margaret Washko at 330-962-3955 to make other arrangements.
SENIORS:
11:30 PM to 12:30 PM
JUNIORS:
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
SOPHOMORES:
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
FRESHMEN:
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

No one will be fitted for a uniform prior to their scheduled time slot. However, you may come at
a time after your scheduled time slot if necessary.

Remember, there are no private changing rooms. Please wear boxers or something appropriate
that will fit under the uniform pants.

Each band member is responsible for hemming his or her own pants, if necessary. The new
uniforms have snap hems! See the UNIFORM CARE SHEET (included) on how to hem the
pants. Wear low shoes when measuring if you do not have band shoes yet. Your pants need to
be hemmed in time for band pictures and the Kent Band Show on August 15th.

It’s a good idea to record all serial numbers of uniform pieces and keep the information in a safe
place. Sometimes the uniform pieces get mixed up at the dry cleaner or with other band
uniforms.
All uniforms will require dry cleaning periodically throughout the marching season and prior to
return at the end of the school year.

ATTENTION ALL FRESHMEN AND NEW MARCHERS
AND ANYONE WHO NEEDS NEW BAND SHOES
You will need to purchase shoes for your uniform. All shoes will be fitted on uniform fitting
day. Please bring check for $26 made out to HHSMA. (Make sure you bring socks to try on
band shoes.)
UNIFORM HELP NEEDED
We are in need of volunteers for uniform fittings on July 25, please call Margaret Washko
at 330-656-5926 or email at bandvp.hhsma@gmail.com.
Please have your student put on the pants inside out and adjust the hem to about 1-1/2” to 2-1/2”
off the floor measuring at the back of the heel of the marching shoe and snap the hem in place. Please
press the hem to make it lie flat. Wear low shoes when measuring if you do not have band shoes yet.
If hemmed at dress pant length, the material will drag when marching and become shredded. Do NOT cut
or remove any material from the uniform.
Hang uniform immediately after wearing. Use a sturdy hanger and fold pants on the crease to avoid
wrinkling.
Mud on the pants will often brush off after it dries.
To avoid mildew stains on the uniform, hang in open air until dry and then store in a garment bag. If the
uniform is stored in the garment bag while damp, it will mildew.
Use a pressing cloth between the iron and the uniform, if pressing the uniform at home. The iron
temperature should not exceed the “warm” setting to prevent damage to the material.
Maintaining a clean uniform is the responsibility of each student. You should take your uniform to a dry
cleaner of your choice as needed. Periodically, the band directors may request an “all band” cleaning.
Remember to take your uniform in for dry cleaning as early in the week as possible. Point out stains and
ask to have loose buttons sewn on.
Raincoats may be washed at home in the washing machine with COLD water and either hung to dry . This
is VERY important, as heat will remove the HUDSON letters on the back. Do not use stain remover
products, as they will “eat” the material. DO NOT DRY CLEAN! Please do not store your raincoat in
the attached mesh bag. Hang it up between performances. Please do not use softener since it can
remove the lettering.
Hats may be wiped clean with mild soap and water.
There will be a uniform volunteer available for the last minute uniform problems prior to each
performance.
At any time, if you have questions or concerns about your uniform, call Margaret Washko at 656-5926
What to bring to band camp?
 Instrument (in good working order). Have your instrument inspected before band camp. Lyre, flip folio, and
music. Music lyres and folios are a must!
 Instrument extras: valve oil, slide oil, cork grease, extra reeds, extra drumsticks & tape, pencils, rubber bands,
etc.
 One piece of luggage, a carry-on held on the bus, & instrument are the only items permitted. Remember you
carry your own belongings up to your dorm room.
 Medications, including allergy medication, inhaler and epi-pens.
 Towel and flip flops for shower.
 Personal hygiene items (shampoo, soap, comb, toothbrush, etc.). Lip balm (Carmex is great for Brass). Gold
Bond Powder. Bathroom hand soap.
 Sheets or sleeping bag, pillow, light blanket. The beds are bunked, so plan accordingly!( Xlong sheets)
 Knee and/or ankle braces if needed, blister band-aids, ankle wraps, ace bandages.
 Bug spray, sun-block, sunglasses, sun visor and/or hat.
 2 pairs of comfortable athletic shoes (athletic shoes with solid sides, toes and back, they should be made of
leather or canvas, no vinyl or plastic, new shoes not recommended).
 Plenty of extra socks (higher than ankle to avoid blisters).
 Cotton t-shirts and athletic shorts (you will get dirty, hot and sweaty, so bring plenty).
 Raincoat/gear, sweatshirt and/or light jacket.
 Water bottle or hydration system (camel pack/backpack).
 Flashlight, alarm clock.
 Compression shorts for girls and boys to protect legs from being chapped. They can be purchased at Target,
Walmart or sporting goods stores. They are worn under mesh or nylon type athletic shorts.
 Expect to share your bathroom. Students are responsible for keeping bathroom and dorm room clean on a daily
basis. So you may want to bring some type of bathroom and general cleaning wipes, hand held dust-busters
(mini-vacuum) if desired.

Bring a swimsuit and towel for swimming new this year !!!
DO NOT BRING: stereos, tv’s or coolers (MP3 players are ok).
COME PREPARED FOR HOT WEATHER, COLD WEATHER, ANY WEATER!
Please Note: All meals are provided and required to be eaten in the dining hall; bringing food is not necessary.
However, many students choose to bring some snack foods for between meals. You may also want to bring
quarters for the pop machines.
All Luggage Must Be Brought to the High School on Friday Before the Evening Practice!!!
BAND PICTURES:
Band Pictures taken in full uniform are on August 15th at 3:30 p.m. at the High School. After pictures the kids
leave from the High School for the Kent Band Show. Weather permitting, pictures are taken outside; it is
usually very hot. Come prepared with a water bottle and bagged dinner to be eaten at the Middle School. Order
forms will be passed out at the parent meeting on August 3rd, before the post band camp show! Please
complete forms in their entirety and include payment (check or exact change) in the exact amount. Woodard
Photography will take individual and group photos. Packages are available along with the very popular Photo
Buttons! If you are planning on ordering group photo buttons please have this planned in advance with your
friends, etc. Have an order form filled out and ready to go!
Senior Band Students: A group photo of the 12th grade students will be available to order. Look on the order
form for details.
All Marchers: Bring your complete uniform to the High School (in a garment bag) and change at the High
School for band pictures. Inspections take place before every marching band event. Uniforms must be clean,
pressed, appropriately hemmed, all pieces present, buttons sewn, etc. The 3:30 p.m. report time means you need
to be dressed and completely ready at 3:30 p.m. for inspection. Students need to arrive in plenty of time, at least
20 minutes prior to inspection to change into their uniform and have instruments in hand. Students are not
permitted to arrive dressed in their uniforms. This procedure of changing at the school prior to inspection
will be followed for all performances, typically at the High School for away games and at the Middle School for
home games.
INSTRUMENTS:
Please make sure your child’s marching band instrument is in good working condition. Your child needs the
following for practices beginning July 25th:
Flip Folio – holds music in plastic sleeves.
Lyre – hooks onto an instrument to hold the flip folio.
Pencils and rubber bands.
Reeds, cork grease, valve oil, etc.
Freshman and New Marchers: Instruments used in marching band are usually the beginner models the
student used in middle school. Many students purchase new instruments for high school band and “save” the
new instruments for the indoor band part of the year. Marching band instruments are often carried on the
students’ laps (without cases) to away games, band shows, etc. Instruments will take a beating during marching
band season. Your child can be the most careful person in the world and it won’t be their fault, accidents will
happen. It may be worth it to purchase a used instrument, in excellent working condition for your child’s four
years in marching band.
BAND WEAR:
Band Wear will be on sale when the students return from Band Camp on Friday, August 3rd.
BLEED FOR THE BAND (American Red Cross Blood Drive):
Wednesday August 8th from 12 noon to 6pm in the high school commons. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org
or call Kelly Kaufman 330-618-2561. The band earns an additional $1500 if 100 people donate blood.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MEMBERSHIP CAN NOW SUPPORT HHSMA:
The athletic boosters is now offering to designate part of their member fee to support our organization! This is
mentioned in the inserted letter and membership form. Don’t forget to mark the HHSMA box where
appropriate to show your support. This is a great opportunity to support both groups.
Important Information

Subscribe to Yahoo Groups Email
If you would like to receive up to date info via e-mail, add yourself to the
distribution list by doing the following: Send a blank e-mail to:
HudsonHSBand-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Uniform Fitting Times July 25, Wednesday
Seniors 11:30 -12:30 pm, Juniors 12:30-1:30 pm, Sophomores 1:30-2:30 pm, Freshman
2:30-3:30 pm.
If you need new band shoes bring check for $23 made out to HHSMA (socks to try
shoes on).

Don’t Forget to Bring to Band Camp
A bag lunch Sunday.

Emergency Phone Number
330-653-1452
This is the Band Office number at the High School.
Your call will be forwarded to Bev O’Connor.

Uniform Pants
Don’t forget to hem your uniform pants using the snaps and press it the rest of the
uniform before our first performance on August 15th!

Meeting for all Parents
Friday, August 3, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
The band should return at 5:00 p.m. to the Football Stadium. Entertainment will
follow, provided by the Hudson High School Swing Marching Band! Sign up for
volunteer opportunities and get your band wear!

Bagged Dinner
Don’t forget to bring a bagged dinner to be eaten after pictures and before the bus
leaves for the Kent Band Show on August 15th.
HUDSONHIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION
BAND COMMITTEES 2012-2013
Below is a brief description of the various volunteer committees that need your help. Feel free to call the
Committee Chairperson(s) for additional information or questions on how each committee works!
Band Camp (Eric Lichtenberger 655-5863) (Sally Schwieterman 554-8490)
Help with the pre-camp paperwork or help chaperone camp next year!
Band Photo/Buttons (Annette & Randall Bisbee 656-1580)
Help at the photography session in August, help with order forms, and/or help distribute orders when they arrive
later in fall.
Band Video/DVD (open)
Assist with video taping band events in fall. (Equipment is provided.)
Band Wear Sales ( Linda & Tom Ptacek 656-9080)
Sell the official band wear of the Hudson Band at all home events.
Chaperones (Ted Burnham 330-554-2585)
Check your calendars now and commit to chaperone for an away game, band show and/or special event. You get to
ride the bus, get in free, and sit with the band. What more could you ask for?
50/50 Raffle (Susan Sommer 216-956-1055)
Sell 50/50 Raffle tickets prior to the game and through the first quarter at all home events. The band splits the pot
with one lucky ticket winner!
Fruit Sale (Richard & Joan Byers 216-393-0474)
Help organize the order forms, count money, and/or help distribute fruit orders to students when the shipment arrives
in early December. All Hudson High School Music Association students sell fruit to assist with the cost of trips.
Half-time Refreshments (Trish & Paul McNulty 342-5408)
Help fill cups of water at home pre-game and half time shows for all of our hot and thirsty band members. Many
hands make this job go by fast!
Jazz Fest (Lori Carlson 330-655-2422)
Jazz parents help with clinic warm-up rooms, tickets, ushers, room monitors, sound, registration, kitchen, student
volunteers and publicity.
Marching Band Party (open)
Help coordinate the refreshments or serve as chaperones for this fun end of marching season party for all band members. This party is sponsored by the Hudson High School Music Association and is held in October or November.
Parade of Bands (Don Germano 653-5237 & Jeff Jones)
There is something for everyone to do at this great Band show hosted by Hudson! Help sell tickets, park cars, be a
Band Host, distribute drinks to all the band members or help with publicity. You will certainly want to attend this
event, so why not sign up to help out?
Spring Dessert Banquet (Kim Strauser 289-2098)
Set up and help coordinate the desserts, or just offer to bake. Every band member gets recognized at this awards
night and dessert buffet held at the end of May. This is a great way to say thank you to all of our hard working band
members.
Uniform Committee (Margaret Washko 656-5926)
Help at uniform fittings in July, assist with uniform inspection before performances, and help with uniform return
after Memorial Day. Help with minor repairs and record keeping.
Tag Day (Patty Hahn 234-380-1512 and Loree Allen 342-0527)
We need 100 drivers from 9:30-12:00 to take band members house-to-house for this fundraiser. Volunteer for this
committee in addition to another one! We really need 100 drivers in order to finish on time!
Treasurer’s Committee (Cindy Shedloski 528-0094)
Help count money after the major fundraisers (Tag Day, Fruit Sale, and Parade of Bands). If you are a numbers person, this committee needs your help!
THANKS TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS!!!
Addresses to Away Marching Band Events:
August 15 - Kent Band Show:
Kent Roosevelt High School
1400 N. Mantua St.
Kent, OH 44240
August 16 - Mogadore Band Show:
Mogadore High School
130 S. Cleveland Ave.
Mogadore, OH 44260
August 31 - Football game at Lake High School:
Lake High School
1025 Lake Center Street Northwest
Uniontown, OH 44685
September 7 - Football game at Brecksville High School
Brecksville High School
6380 Mill Road
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
September 28 - Football game at Garfield Heights High School:
Garfield Heights High School
4900 Turney Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
October 12 - Football game at Mayfield High School
Mayfield High School
6116 Wilson Mills Road
Mayfield, OH 44143
October 26- Football game at North Royalton High School
North Royalton High School
6579 Royalton Road
North Royalton, Ohio 44133
Come join the band parents to the away events, to get your directions go to
google maps, mapquest.com, switchboard.com or use your GPS
PARADE
OF
BANDS
WHAT: 52nd ANNUAL HUDSON PARADE OF BANDS
WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2012 7:00 PM
WHERE: Hudson High School
WHY: WHY ARE WE TELLING YOU ABOUT IT NOW??? BECAUSE WE
NEED YOU TO SAVE THE DATE. We need your time and talents.
HOW:
Contact Don Germano 330-606-7765 policyvp.hhsma@gmail.com
If you are interested in volunteering please
contact Don Germano.
Welcome Incoming Freshman Band Parents
Parade of Bands is just around the corner and we need your help. You may be asking yourself “What is Parade of Bands?” It’s
like watching nine half time shows all in one evening. Since 1960 this annual fundraiser has brought our community a fun
evening of entertainment for the entire family. Proceeds help cover expenses for additional uniforms, new or repaired
instruments and other expenses not covered by our tax dollars. Parade of Bands requires many volunteers. We hope you
would consider helping in one of the areas of need listed. Please feel free to contact any of the co-chairs if you have questions.
We are all looking forward to a great Band year!
TAG DAY
SATURDAY, August 25th
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
ALL MUSIC STUDENTS
This August 25th, Band, Choir and Orchestra students will participate in the Hudson High School
Music Association TAG DAY by canvassing our neighborhoods asking for donations. Each
home will receive a tag containing the Hudson High School music schedule for the 2012-13
school year.
All contributions go toward the equipment and supplies needed to support our music program and
to keep our fantastic students looking and sounding good no matter where they go!
Great numbers is the key!
Lots of students + Lots of drivers = Lots of donations.
Each group receives a proportionate share of the funds collected based on student participation at
TAG DAY.
Drivers are needed!!!
We need more than 100 drivers.
Drivers report to HS Auditorium at 9:15 am will be done by 12:30 pm.
All parents are encouraged to volunteer just 3 hours of your time on Saturday morning.
You will be contacted if you volunteered on the parent volunteer form.
To add your name to the list please contact us through one of the following
Send email to: pattyhahn@howardhanna.com & loree.allen@gmail.com
Please mention Tag Day in your email.
Slice of Marching Band History
Hudson Music Association Offers Slice of Marching Band History
Handcrafted Commemorative Pillows Sewn from Recently Retired Band Uniforms For Sale
After twenty years of award-winning experience, the marching band uniforms of the Hudson
High School Swing Marching Band have been retired. However, the uniforms aren’t heading
for moth balls. Thanks to the sewing talents of two parents of marching band and orchestra students, the uniforms have been crafted into keepsake pillows that are now available for sale.
“It is exciting that a little piece of history will be available to live on through these commemorative pillows,” said Bev O’Connor, Director of the Swing Marching Band. “There are a lot of
memories wrapped up in these uniforms and we are hoping that students and families will be
interested in ordering a pillow.”
Each of the unique 14” square pillows have been crafted from portions of the marching band
uniform and cape that students have worn since 1992. The pillows retail for $35 if ordered before the first home football game scheduled for August 24. Proceeds from the sales of pillows
will support the Hudson High School Music Association uniform fund.
These one-of-a-kind pillows can be ordered by accessing an application from the Hudson Music
Association website www.hudsonmusic.org. Pillows will also be on sale at the Hudson Music
Association tent during home football games and will retail for $40.
Order now to save $5. Make your check out to HHMSA for $35 and mail to Sally Schwieterman, 5732 Argyle Drive, Hudson, 44236 or call Margaret 330-656-5926.
2012 Band Wear Order Form
Support the Best Band in the Land!!!!
Please Order:
Qty/Size
____/____ White Loud is Good T-Shirt @ $12 (S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL)
____/____ Royal Loud is Good T-Shirt @ $12 (S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL)
____/____ Navy Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt @ $25 (S,M,L,XL)
____/____ Navy Sweatpants, straight bottom @ $25 (S,M,L,XL)
____/____ Flannel Royal Plaid Pants @ $25 (S,M,L,XL)
____/____ Flannel Royal Plaid Shorts @ $10 (S,M,L,XL)
____/____ Badger 9” Athletic Shorts @ $12 (S,M,L,XL)
____/____ Soffe Cotton Shorts (elastic roll down waist) @ $12 (S,M,L,XL)
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_________ Fleece Scarf – Royal Blue @ $15
____/____ Colorblock Wind Jacket Royal & White @ $35 (S,M,L,XL)
_________Stadium Blanket (Nylon & Fleece) @ $35
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_____ Bandana @ $5
_____ Royal Logo Baseball Cap @ $15
_____ Navy/Beige Logo Baseball Cap @ $15
_____ Pink Logo Baseball Cap @ $15
_____ Loud is Good Window Cling @ $2
_____ Loud is Good Sticker @ $2
_____ Loud is Good Car Magnet @ $10
_____ Yard Sign @ $12
_____ String Pack @ $5
_____ Seat Cushion @ $5
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Order Total
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Make Checks Payable to: Hudson High School Music Association or (HHSMA)
Please include: Name, Address, and Phone Number with your order. Mail form and check to: Linda Ptacek,
7460 Hudson Park Drive. Questions (?) call: Linda Ptacek 330-656-9080.
Look for the Bandwear Table July 25th during Freshman/Sophomore Uniform Pickup and at the Band’s return
from Camp August 3rd!
Hudson City School District
2400 Hudson-Aurora Road
Hudson, OH 44236
Non Profit Organization
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO.2
Hudson, OH 44236