The calendars from June, July, August, September and October have been posted.
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Calendars have been posted
The June 2009 Band Booster Meeting minutes have been posted. The next Band Booster meeting is July 16th at 6pm. This is the band camp meeting and is mandatory for all parents and students.
What a year! …what …a …year! This school year has been filled with both enormous pleasure and pain for all affiliated – students, staff, officers and parents. I personally experienced both emotions almost daily while attempting to lead this group. ‘Pleasure’ to be associated with a fine group of parents and students; ‘Pain’ to see that it must come to and end. ‘Pleasure’ to see such hard work from both the students, officers and parents during band camp; …and ‘Pain’ – well…, ask the ‘band campers’ about that one. ‘Pleasure’ to see a show “Countdown begins…” that contained such wonderful formations, awesome drill and music; ‘Pain’ to witness that the judges just didn’t GET IT!!….or, see what we did at Lucas Oil – #3 all the way! ‘Pleasure’ to witness soooo many fundraisers assist those who were inclined to participate; ‘Pain’ that we [I…] didn’t reach the mark of taking every kid to Ireland fully PAID. ‘Pleasure’ to bond with the parents and kids – and call them all FRIENDS; ‘Pain’ to realize that the 2009 Senior [and their parents] are finished – leaving for a new adventure …for the rest of their lives – we will miss you!
I want to thank the EHS Booster Officers for ‘08/’09 – Maryann Williams, VP; Bliss Isom, AVP; Vickie Fry, Tres.; Cathy Martin, A.Tres.; Beth Sewell, Sec.; Bethany Phillips, Website and Bonnie Richmond, Trip Coordinator. I want to thank the MOMS and the DADS who helped at band camp; before, during and after practices and competitions; chaired committees and fundraising initiatives; who worked their tails off, and those who for whatever reason could only lend this program your child/student/performer. To all, Thank you…
The Edgewood High School Performing Arts program under the direction of Mr. Aaron Wells, is a program to be reckoned with. It is receiving both state and national recognition, and accolades unmatched by most groups this size or even bigger. It is the character, drive and dedication of the EHS parents, the students and the staff that make this the world-renown program that it is……… DON’T STOP NOW!!
Thanks for a good year and for your love and support! May 2009-10 be the best year ever.
Mary Lou East-Emmons
EHS Booster – Past-President
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Video from the State House
http://www.in.gov/legislative/senate_democrats/homepages/s40/myphotos.htm
- Click on “View Live”
- Click on “Watch video from the Senate – Senate Video Archive”
- Click on APRIL 07
- Go to the 1:05:29 minute marker – EHS comes into the chamber – so watch for your child!
Thank you, Brad, for putting this together!
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more pictures from the parade…
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Pictures from the Parade !
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Edgewood in the news
Thanks to Kirstee Larrison’s Mom for finding this for us.
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The Chicgo Tribune online:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-in-stpatricksday-in,0,319843.story
The story reads as follows:
Hoosiers are Irish
for St. Patrick’s DayAssociated Press
7:53 AM CDT, March 17, 2009Meanwhile, the marching band from Ellettsville’s Edgewood High School is in Dublin, Ireland, to take part in the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. The band also appeared onNBC’s “Today” show from Dublin.
About 70 band members made the trip to Ireland as one of four American bands taking part in the Dublin parade. ”
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And of course the Today Show! Watch the first hour of the Tuesday show here.
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From the Herald Times:
‘Incredible day’ in Dublin for Marching Mustangs
H-T Report
March 18, 2009Edgewood’s Marching Mustangs, behind a banner proclaiming their Ellettsville origin, marched through the gate of Dublin Castle to help kick off “The Today Show’s” St. Patrick’s Day coverage on NBC Tuesday morning.
The band earned the “best youth band” honors while performing in the Irish capital’s 2009 St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Further details of the day were supplied by Bernie Fry, father of band member Josh Fry, for a blog on the band’s Web site at http://ehsboosters.wordpress.com/live-blog-from-ireland/.
Excerpts from the blog’s Tuesday entry follow:
“What an incredible day. There’s no other way to describe it and the joy of the day is hard to put into words, but I’ll try.
“We started off with a trip to Dublin Castle to meet Meredith (Vieira) and Al Roker of ‘The Today Show.’ We performed in full dress for the opening show segment and drum major Hannah Douglas spoke briefly to Al before the segue into the weather.
“Keeping to a tight schedule, the kids dashed to the buses and we were escorted by four motorcycle policemen with sirens blaring and lights flashing. These guys were pros at escorting around Dublin, which is known for its horrendous traffic….
“Then we lined up for the parade and had a chance to catch our breath while they queued up the hundreds of performers and bands. When our turn came and we came around the first corner, it was apparent this was no ordinary celebration. Hundreds of thousands lined the roads and all wore green with flags waving and painted faces smiling. They all cheered as we marched and played in the warm Irish sun.
“It was truly a festive atmosphere and the setting of this historic city made it even more special. Marching past St. Patrick’s Cathedral was the absolute tops.
“After the parade, we made our way to the Guinness Store House (a huge, six-story structure) to play in the performance space….
“On the way back to the hotel, Aaron (Wells, Edgewood’s band director) was informed that we were judged first place among the youth bands performing in the parade! A fitting end to an absolutely wonderful day.”
The 103-person Edgewood contingent, including 70 band members, ate dinner Monday evening in the Tea Room of Dublin’s Clarence Hotel, owned by U2’s Bono. That and other details are available at Fry’s blog. The travelers are due home Thursday.
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Check out the official St. Patrick’s Festival photo sharing group on Pixie.
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Post a comment if you find any more links to include on the list!
