EMAIL | 21 Jun 2022

Parade Uniform Change

28 Jun. | Parade Rehearsal @ BHS | 9-11 am

Rehearsal will begin at 9:00 am sharp. We will start in the band room and then move outside to practice marching and playing in a parade block. Be on time and ready to rehearse at 9:00 am, i.e., arrive early to start on time. Wear appropriate practice clothes and shoes - no jeans, no sandals, etc. Bring a water bottle.

51st Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

Our first official marching band performance is the 51st annual Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade. Unless you are on a previously planned vacation and have submitted the absence request form, you are to attend the parade performance. Incoming new members are highly encouraged to participate but not required.

Change

Wear your choice of Red, White, and Blue. Click on button below for more details.

Click Here For 4th of July Details

Marching Band Music

Students can access marching band music by clicking on the quick link below labeled "Music", the password is BearBands.

DCI Group Ticket Update

Boosters are no longer accepting orders for the group ticket price, but you can purchase at ticket on the DCI website (link below) or at Ford Field.

Click Here To Learn More About DCI

Upcoming Events

28 Jun. | 4th of July Parade Rehearsal @ BHS | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

28 Jun.| DCI Show @ Ford Field | 8:30 pm ***Optional

4 Jul. | Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade | 9:15 am

25-29 Jul. | Pre-Marching Band Camp @ BHS | 8:00 am-Noon (Mandatory)

1-5 Aug. | Band Camp @ BHS | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Fun Activities 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

11 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

18 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

23 Aug. | Performance for Teachers @ BHS | 8:00 am

23 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

24 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

25 Aug. | First Football Game

EMAIL | 17 Jun 2022

General Update

It is not too late to join the Berkley High School Marching Band for the 2022 Season. If you know someone who might be interested in joining, email Mr. Thomann.

Berkley Bands is Proud to Announce

The 2022 Berkley High School

Marching Band Show

Music selections include:

Bye Bye Bye as performed by n'Sync

Separate Ways as performed by Journey

and

I'm Still Standing as performed by Elton John

New Email Campaign

Berkley Bands is excited to roll out our new email campaign system. Receiving this email means you have successfully registered for the 2022 Berkley High School Marching Band season. If you want to add an email to receive updates, visit the home page of the band website and scroll down until you see the form to subscribe. To remove your email, scroll to the bottom and click on unsubscribe.

Spring Marching Band Rehearsal Wrap-Up

Thank you for attending our spring marching band rehearsals and the marching band informational meeting. We are off to a good start, and I look forward to watching the students grow and have fun with each other.

28 Jun. | Parade Rehearsal @ BHS | 9-11 am

51st Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

Click Here For 4th of July Details

Marching Band Music

Students can access marching band music by clicking on the quick link below labeled "Music", the password is (check your email)

DCI Group Ticket Update

We received enough interest to move forward with the DCI group ticket purchase. Everyone who requested a ticket(s) through B.I.B. will receive a confirmation email about your request with the next steps. Friendly reminder that this is not a Berkley High School Band sanctioned or sponsored event.

Click Here To Learn More About DCI

Upcoming Events

28 Jun. | 4th of July Parade Rehearsal @ BHS | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

28 Jun.| DCI Show @ Ford Field | 8:30 pm ***Optional

4 Jul. | Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade | 9:15 am

25-29 Jul. | Pre-Marching Band Camp @ BHS | 8:00 am-Noon (Mandatory)

1-5 Aug. | Band Camp @ BHS | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Fun Activities 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

11 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

18 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

23 Aug. | Performance for Teachers @ BHS | 8:00 am

23 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

24 Aug. | Post-Camp Rehearsal | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

25 Aug. | First Football Game

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 10 Jun

2022

Berkley Bands | Upcoming Rehearsals | DCI Show | 4th of July Parade

Greetings Band Students and Families:

As we gear up for summer vacation, I want to share a couple of reminders and a fun opportunity. I also want to congratulate and thank our band students for their outstanding performance at graduation last night. Thank you to our chaperones as well for supporting our students.

13 JUN, MON - All Students

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

28 Jun. | Parade Rehearsal | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

28 Jun. | DCI Show @ Ford Field in Detroit | 8:30 pm

I encourage the marching band students to attend and watch the Drum Corps International show at Ford Field in Detroit on Tuesday, June 28. If there is enough interest, twenty tickets or more, the boosters can secure a group rate of $24 per ticket. To be clear, this is not a Berkley Instrumental Booster or Berkley High School Band-sponsored event. Students who attend are responsible for their transportation and safety if they go to the show.

If you plan on attending the event and want the group rate of $24, fill out the order form by clicking on the link below. The deadline to order a ticket through the boosters is Monday, June 13, at midnight. If twenty or more people commit to buying tickets through the Berkley Instrumental Boosters, they will purchase the tickets at the group rate. Once that is announced student's, and family members who signed up must send a check for the total that they owe to the boosters. To receive your ticket/s, the Berkley Instrumental Boosters must receive your payment.

Students may drop their payment off by placing their check in a marked envelope addressed to the Berkley Instrumental Boosters

In the B.I.B. Drop-Off Box in the band room - Dropbox is located near Mr. Thomann's desk (click here for a picture)
Drop it off in the Berkley H.S. Main Office
Mail to Berkley H.S. Attn: Berkley Instrumental Boosters

Quick Links

Learn more about the DCI Show

Group Tickets Request Through B.I.B.

4 Jul. | 4th of July Huntington Woods Parade

I will be receiving details for the parade soon. If you have any immediate questions, email Mr. Thomann. Click on the link to preview a sample itinerary from 2019: https://www.berkleybands.org/4th-of-july-parade.

Marching Band Registration

All marching band students must register on the band website (returning and new). Click on the link to register: https://www.berkleybands.org/marching-band.

Absence Request Form

Marching band students must attend and participate in all rehearsals. If there is a conflict, please fill out the absence request form on the band website. Click on the link to access the absence request form: https://www.berkleybands.org/absence-request.

Please reference the calendar for all rehearsal dates: https://www.berkleybands.org/iframe-srchttps/calendargooglecom/calendar/embedsrcoaklandschoolsnetjtpsqds6f57tkqdah3rhppo8to40groupcalendargooglecomctzamerica2fnewyork-styleborder-0-width800-height600-frameborder0-scrollingno/iframe.

I apologize for another email, but I left the link to order a DCI group ticket off of the previous email. If you are interested in ordering a $24 group ticket please visit the home page of the band website or click on the link provided: https://www.berkleybands.org/

If you have any questions, email Mr. Thomann.

Have a great weekend,

-Mr. T.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 8 Jun

2022

Berkley Bands | Important Final Graduation Notes

Greetings Band Students and Families:

I sincerely apologize for the late-night email. I thought this message was sent earlier this morning and was unsuccessful.

Final Graduation Details

Please plan on making sure that your student brings a dinner meal and a snack if they want to eat something when we arrive at Meadowbrook. We will not provide a meal or snack for the students this year (as discussed in class numerous times). Students need to dress in their best business/formal clothes. Students need to report to the band room at 4:40 pm and load the busses by 4:50 pm to depart by 5:00 pm. Students should communicate home when they load the bus from Meadowbrook back to Berkley. Please plan accordingly.

If you have any questions, email Mr. Thomann.

Link to graduation details on the band website: https://www.berkleybands.org/bhs-graduation

Have a good night,

Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 3 Jun

2022

Berkley Bands | 2 Chaperones Needed for Graduation

Greetings Band Students and Families:

The band students need two chaperones to supervise them on the bus and assist with oversight for our trip to Meadowbrook for the BHS Graduation. Please consider helping the students out. For more information, click here, and contact Mr. Thomann.

Berkley Bands | Marching Band Info Meeting | Graduation

Greetings Band Students and Families:

6 - June | Mandatory Marching Band Information

Marching Band will be revving up soon. There will be a mandatory informational meeting for marching band students (new and returning) and one of their parents/guardians at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 6. This meeting will be in tandem with the June Berkley Instrumental Booster Meeting.

I am very excited to finally go into a marching band season with the ability to touch-base with all of the members and their families before we leave for summer vacation. I believe this will be a great marching band season, and I can't wait to meet and greet all of our new and returning marching band students.

9 June | Graduation Ceremony

All non-graduating band students need to perform at the BHS Graduation ceremony. The only exception for not attending the graduation performance is if you have a prior commitment or have a family member graduating from Berkley H.S. If you have a conflict, contact Mr. Thomann.

Access the permission slip, schedule, and other details, by clicking on this link.

We need 2 chaperones to supervise this trip -Information about chaperoning is at the bottom of the BHS Graduation website page.

Berkley Bands | Senior Band Rehearsal

Greetings Graduates:

Details

Event: Carnegie Anthem Rehearsal

Date: Tuesday, June 7

Time: 8:20 am - 8:50 am

Location: Band Room

I hope you are enjoying your summer vacation so far. I want to invite you all to join the Symphonic Band for rehearsal between 8:20 am to 8:50 am to rehearse your featured song at the graduation ceremony, Carnegie Anthem. I scheduled this rehearsal before you meet at the high school on Tuesday for the graduation ceremony dress rehearsal.

If you need music, please send me an email. You will also want to coordinate with someone in the band to bring your instrument to graduation, so all you have to do is walk and play with us.

If you have any questions, send me an email.

GO BEARS!

-Mr. T.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 27 May 2022

Berkley Bands | MB Update | Mandatory Meeting | Graduation

Greetings Students and Families:

I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend as we honor our fallen Soldiers and thank you to those who have loved ones that gave the ultimate sacrifice. Only a few more weeks of school left, but we still have a lot going on as a band program. I encourage everyone to start referencing the Band's Website (www.berkleybands.org).

Seeking People with Skills

If you have a skill that fits the description below, or perhaps a skill set that is not listed, the Berkley Bands can use your help. I am beyond excited for next year and hope you will join the Berkley Instrumental Booster Board and me by enhancing the student's experience with your expertise. If you are interested in learning how you can help, please email me at (jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org).

Fundraising
Corporate Donations
Grant Writing
Marketing
Social Media/Communications
Graphic Design
Website Management
Inventory
Transportation/Moving Equipment
Event Planning
Photography
Slide-Shows
Video Recording
Audio Recording
Sound Engineer/Running Audio Equipment

31 Jun | Marching Band Uniform Return

Please return your uniform between 6:20 pm and 7:00 pm.

Marching Band Uniform - Instructions

Properly hang the grey marching band pants on a hanger.
Properly hang the blue marching band coat on the hanger.
1. Be sure the side sash is attached to the jacket.
Place Both the Grey Pants and the Blue Jacket in the Garment Bag

Marching Band Hat

Place your Marching Band Shako, i.e., Marching Band Hat plastic shako box assigned to you.
Wash your Raincoat
1. Wash your Raincoat in the washer by itself using cold water.
2. Do NOT put your Raincoat in the dryer machine.
3. DO hang your Raincoat on a hanger to air dry.

31 MAY, TUE - All Students

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

6 JUN, MON - Mandatory Meetings

7 – 8:00 pm

Marching Band Mandatory Meeting - Students and Families

https://www.berkleybands.org/meetings

9 June | Graduation Ceremony

As of right now, all non-graduating band students need to perform at the BHS Graduation ceremony. The only exception for not attending the graduation performance is if you have a prior commitment or have a family member graduating from Berkley H.S. If you have a conflict, contact Mr. Thomann.

Click this link for the schedule, and permission slip: BHS Graduation Info

We need three chaperones to supervise this trip -Information about chaperoning is at the bottom of the BHS Graduation website page.

13 JUN, MON - All Students

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

28 JUN, TUE - Parade Rehearsal/DCI Show (Tentative)

TBD

Marching Band | Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

4 JUL, MON

9 – 11:30 am

Marching Band | Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 26 May 2022

Berkley Bands | 9-11th Grade Marching Band Uniform Return

Greetings Marching Band Students 9-11 and Families:

It is time to return your Marching Band Uniform in your BHS Bands Garment Bag, Shako in the Shako Box, and your BHS Bands Marching Band Raincoat back to the Band room before our Spring Marching Band Rehearsal on May 31st. Read the process below before returning your uniform.

Please return your uniform between 6:20 pm and 7:00 pm.

***This message is only for Marching Band students in 9-11th Grade.

Marching Band Uniform - Instructions

Properly hang the grey marching band pants on a hanger.
Properly hang the blue marching band coat on the hanger.
1. Be sure the side sash is attached to the jacket.
Place Both the Grey Pants and the Blue Jacket in the Garment Bag

Marching Band Hat

Place your Marching Band Shako, i.e., Marching Band Hat plastic shako box assigned to you.

Marching Band Raincoat

Wash your Raincoat
1. Wash your Raincoat in the washer by itself using cold water.
2. Do NOT put your Raincoat in the dryer machine.
3. DO hang your Raincoat on a hanger to air dry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 20 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Update - Marching Band, Graduation and More!

Greetings Band Students and Families:

Spring Marching Band Rehearsals

All students enrolled in marching band next year need attend all of the spring marching band rehearsals. The spring rehearsals are also a great way to try marching band out if you are considering it and have never been in a marching band before. No experience is necessary.

If you know of someone who has never played a musical instrument before, bring them to a rehearsal, we will teach them and find a place for you in the band.

***Percussionists: please bring a snare drum practice pad and sticks.

Click on this link for more information: Spring MB Rehearsal Info.

24 MAY, TUE - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

31 MAY, TUE - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

6 JUN, MON - Mandatory Meetings

7 – 8:00 pm

Marching Band Mandatory Meeting - Students and Families

13 JUN, MON - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

Marching Band Registration

Register for marching band through the band website now. Even though you are scheduled already in mistar, you must register via the band website to participate in rehearsals, receive updates throughout the summer, and have a spot written for you in the drill/sh

ow for pre-game and half-time.

Marching Band Registration

Field Trip

Unfortunately, due to not enough interest at the high school level, we will not be taking a trip to Cedar Point. I am committed to planning this trip with the high school band next spring.

New Email System

Please subscribe to the new updated email system that I will be using for marching band. You can subscribe by visiting the Berkley Bands Home page on our website - once you are on the home page, scroll down to submit your information.

Berkley Bands Website Home Page

Alumni Registration

Congratulations and thank you to all of our graduating seniors and their families. I want the Berkley Band program to stay in contact with you and keep you informed about the Berkley Band program as you enter this next chapter in your life. I encourage you and your families to subscribe, i.e., including our graduating parents.

https://www.berkleybands.org/new-page-5

9 June | Graduation Ceremony

Click this link for the schedule, and permission slip: BHS Graduation Info

We need three chaperones to supervise this trip -Information about chaperoning is at the bottom of the BHS Graduation website page.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 17 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Congratulations and Thank You | No Jazz Ensemble Tomorrow

Good Evening:

Thank you all for coming out and supporting all of the students. The students and I hope you enjoyed the concert.

Jazz Band/Jazz Lab

There will be no rehearsals for the rest of the week.

24 May | Spring Marching Band 7:00 pm - 8:30

If you are returning, new to marching band, giving marching band a try, etc., please join us next week as we launch our 2022 season. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann or visit the Berkley Bands website https://www.berkleybands.org/.

Go Bears,

-Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 17 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Concert Indoors in BHS Auditorium

Greetings Students and Famlies:

I have decieded to move the concert indoors this evening. While the temperature feels okay now it is going to be getting into the low 60's by the end of the concert, and there is potential for wind gusts up to 14 mph.

Regardless of the weather the concert will go on, but in a climate controlled situation.

I look forward to seeing you all this evening in the BHS Auditorium.

GO BEARS

-Mr.T.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 14May 2022

Berkley Bands | Students Vote for Senior Awards

Greetings Students:

Please take the time to vote for the senior that you feel fits the best description of the Best Overall Musician, Best Jazz Musician, and Service Leadership. Vote by clicking on this link. Vote by 3:30 pm on Monday, May 16.

Senior Awards - Student Vote

If you have questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 13 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Senior Marching Band Uniform Return

Greetings to our Graduating Senior Marching Band Members and Families:

It is time to return your Marching Band Uniform in your BHS Bands Garment Bag, Shako in the Shako Box, and your BHS Bands Marching Band Raincoat back to the Band room before our Spring Concert on May 17th. Read the process below before returning your uniform.

Please return your uniform between 6:00 pm and 6:45 pm, so our excellent volunteers can enjoy the concert.

***This message is only for graduating seniors. Marching Band students in 9-11th Grade will return their marching band uniforms on May 24th before our first spring marching band rehearsal.

Marching Band Uniform - Instructions

Properly hang the grey marching band pants on a hanger.
Properly hang the blue marching band coat on the hanger.
1. Be sure the side sash is attached to the jacket.
Place Both the Grey Pants and the Blue Jacket in the Garment Bag

Marching Band Hat

Place your Marching Band Shako, i.e., Marching Band Hat plastic shako box assigned to you.

Marching Band Raincoat

Wash your Raincoat
1. Wash your Raincoat in the washer by itself using cold water.
2. Do NOT put your Raincoat in the dryer machine.
3. DO hang your Raincoat on a hanger to air dry.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 13 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Spring Concert Info

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,

Date | Tuesday, 17 May
Performance Time | 7:00 pm
Location | BHS Courtyard (Auditorium if it Rains)
Student Report Times
- 6:00 pm Jazz Lab and Jazz Ensemble Reports to Courtyard
- 6:30 pm Concert Band, Wind Symphony, and Symphonic Band Report to Band Room
Student Uniform | Business Casual - Click here for examples.

Jazz Lab

Be Like Basie
Cole Minors Blues
Blues in Hoss Flat

Jazz Ensemble

Crunchy Frog
Caravan

Combined Concert Band and Wind Symphony

Amparita Roca
Fire Dance
Mama Mia

Symphonic Band Percussion Ensemble

Blinker
On Thin Air

Booster Award

Senior Awards - Voted on by your peers

Outstanding Senior Musicians
Outstanding Jazz Musician
Outstanding Senior Service Award

Director Awards

Woody Herman Award
Louis Armstrong Award
Directors Award
John Philip Sousa Award

Senior Acknowledgements

Symphonic Band

Carnegie Anthem
Holst First Suite in E Flat
- Chaconne
- Intermezzo
- March

Audience Details

Audience members need to provide their chair, e.g., bring a lawn chair, a blanket, etc.
The students will need to assist w/ moving equipment back into the band room at the end of the concert.
If the weather turns for the worst the concert will be held in the BHS Auditorium.

If you have any questions, send me an email.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 2 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Spring Marching Band Rehearsals

Spring Rehearsal Schedule | 4th of July Parade

Spring Rehearsals

10 MAY, TUE - Leadership Meeting

TBD

Marching Band Leadership Meeting, i.e., Drum Majors, Section Leaders, and Rank Leaders

24 MAY, TUE - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

31 MAY, TUE - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

6 JUN, MON - Mandatory Meetings

7 – 8:00 pm

Marching Band Mandatory Meeting - Students and Families

13 JUN, MON - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

7 – 8:30 pm

Marching Band Spring Rehearsal

28 JUN, TUE - Parade Rehearsal and DCI Show (Tentative)

TBD

Marching Band | Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

4 JUL, MON

9 – 11:30 am

Marching Band | Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 28 Apr. 2022

Berkley Bands | Spring Concert/Awards | Marching Band 2022 | Cedar Point Trip | Graduation | Band Photo Makeups

Greetings Students, and Families:

I hope you are all doing well. I can't believe that we are less than two months away from ending the school year. As we near the corner, I want to share an update on some upcoming events.

17 - May | Spring Concert/Awards

Our last concert of the school year is on Tuesday, May 17. Last year, due to the pandemic, we held this Spring Concert outside, which produced a lot of positive feedback. If the weather is nice enough for us to host the spring Concert outdoors again, we will do so. If it rains or snows (based on current trends), I will move the Spring Concert into the BHS Auditorium. You will receive more details about the spring concert soon in a separate email.

6 - June | Mandatory Marching Band Information

Marching Band will be revving up soon. There will be a mandatory informational meeting for marching band students (new and returning) and one of their parents/guardians at 7:00pm on Monday, June 6. This meeting will be in tandem with the June Berkley Instrumental Booster Meeting.

I am very excited to finally go into a marching band season with the ability to touch base with all of the members and their families before we leave for summer vacation. I believe this will be a great marching band season, and I can't wait to meet and greet all of our new and returning marching band students.

A separate email will be sent soon regarding the spring and summer rehearsal schedule. If you have any questions about marching band, contact Mr. Thomann.

26 - May | Cedar Point Trip

I have been collaborating with Mr. Engle and Ms. Hoste in planning a trip to Cedar Point for our band students. If there is enough student interest and with chaperone support, we will move forward with detailing plans for a Cedar Point trip on Thursday, May 26.

I understand that this is two days after our graduation seniors' last school day; unfortunately, it is the only date that worked for Anderson Middle School, Norup Internation School, and Berkley H.S. without conflicts.

Please take this brief survey to aid us in planning the trip.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdLT0TMIJMBhAR4yl8vccQGsOGHCdbUNotCUzILo_ZJWQNVQ/viewform

9 - June | Graduation

Please save the date. Each year the Berkley H.S. Bands perform for the senior graduation ceremony. To provide full instrumentation, i.e., sound our best for this ceremony, all band students, grades 9-11, must attend this performance.

More information will be sent in the coming weeks.

Band Photograph Makeup Information

If you did not get your picture taken on Monday by BAK photography, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 22 Apr. 2022

Berkley Bands | Composite Photo Tuesday, 26 of April

Greetings Everyone:

Next Tuesday, April 26, the BHS Band students will be photographed by BAK Photography to create a composite photo of the 2021-22 band students, to be hung in the band room for years to come. Every student received an order form that includes the details on ordering a band photo for your students - this may be an individual photo or a composite photo if you choose to purchase a photo/s. This year's photograph will include all of our band students, i.e., marching band students and concert band students who are not in marching band. Please look below for details on what to wear on Tuesday.

***Band composite photographs are taken every other year.

Marching Band Students

Marching Band students will need to wear their bibbers (marching band pants) and the Marching Band top. Contact Mr. Thomann if you have any questions.

Students may drop off their marching band uniform in the band room in the morning on one of the racks in the band room. Be sure to have your name somewhere on the garment bag.

Non-Marching Band Students

Please wear "concert black" - what you have been wearing for concerts is acceptable. Please wear a business, or formal wear, i.e., a black button-up shirt with a collar with the choice of a black bow-tie, etc.

Students may wear their concert black clothing to school or change into their clothes at the beginning of their band class.

Day of the Picture

Students need to change in one of the dressing rooms or bathrooms at the beginning of their band class. Once you have changed into your uniform, put your instrument together and wait for instructions from Mr. Thomann in the band room.

If you have questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 14 Apr. 2022

B.I.B. Senior Scholarship Extension | Accepting Application unitl Sunday, 17 April 2022 at 10pm

The Berkley Instrumental Boosters awards a number of scholarships to graduating seniors involved in the band program each year. The Sharon Ram Memorial Scholarship and the Senior Scholarship are awarded in the amount of $750.00 each. The Maggie O’Such Scholarship is for $1,500.00 and is awarded only to a student meeting specific criteria.

All scholarship applications are due on or before April 8, 2022 in order to be considered. The selection committee consists of parents from the Berkley Instrumental
Boosters who do not have children applying for any of the scholarships. The Senior scholarship is awarded to the senior who has dedicated time, shown leadership and has been involved in their community.

The Sharon Ram scholarship is dedicated in memory of a former Berkley High School student. Sharon Ram was a fine musician, an exceptional student, and a very well-rounded person in terms of activities, involvement in the community and leadership amongst her peers. The Maggie O’Such Scholarship is dedicated in memory of an extremely dedicated fine arts enthusiast and past Berkley Instrumental Boosters President. It is the largest music scholarship awarded and has specific criteria as requested by the O’Such family. The qualifications for applicants include:

The student must continue to pursue music in college. First consideration will be given to music majors including music education, music therapy or performance. Nonmusic majors may be considered if pursuing music by performing in an ensemble in college or outside the college setting.
The student’s all around music capability will be considered.
Extra-curricular musical activities will be considered

Application

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gvHKxTLRxDL_5t_pqx8f0lszV_wTzeUl/view?usp=sharing

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 24 Mar. 2022

Berkley Bands | Senior Scholarship Application/Information

Berkley Instrumental Boosters
Maggie O’Such Scholarship
Sharon Ram Memorial Scholarship
Senior Scholarship

All scholarship applications are due on or before April 8, 2022 in order to be considered. The selection committee consists of parents from the Berkley Instrumental Boosters who do not have children applying for any of the scholarships. The Senior scholarship is awarded to the senior who has dedicated time, shown leadership and has been involved in their community.

The student must continue to pursue music in college. First consideration will be given to music majors including music education, music therapy or performance. Nonmusic majors may be considered if pursuing music by performing in an ensemble in college or outside the college setting.
The student’s all around music capability will be considered.
Extra-curricular musical activities will be considered

Application

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gvHKxTLRxDL_5t_pqx8f0lszV_wTzeUl/view?usp=sharing

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 16 Mar. 2022

Berkley Bands | Jazz Clinic Recap and Pic/Video

Greetings Jazz Students and Families:

Thank you to everyone for making it to the Jazz Clinic last night. It was an incredible evening spent with some of Detroit's finest musicians. This night was made possible by a grant-funded from the local 5 Detroit Federation of Musicians. The jazz students had the opportunity, many of them for the first time, to hear live jazz from the Nate Winn Quintet. Nate Winn is a percussionist and leader of the group that consisted of Nate Winn on Drums, Kris Kurzowa on Guitar, Brandon Rose on Bass, Demetrius Nabors on Piano, and Marcus Elliot on Tenor Saxophone. The students played our set of music that we will be playing for the MSBOA Jazz Festival next week and received feedback, and ended with a Q&A session and another performance by the Nate Winn Quintet. It was awesome!

I attached a picture of the students with our guest artists and clinicians and a video of the last tune.

Enjoy!

Picture

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10DnRanxDpx5tys8dsWs3viEBdoCKdRo_/view?usp=sharing

Video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/105nSF7QgDCdK5UQJToNs6r-3_8Wg84Wr/view?usp=sharing

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 11 Mar. 2022

Berkley Bands | Congratulations

Greetings Students and Families:

Congratulations to the student for their fine performances tonight. The Concert Band/Wind Symphony and the Symphonic Band received Straight Division I ratings from the adjudicators. This achievement is a direct result of the work and time that they invested in by focusing on and relying on the learning process. One of the adjudicators wrote the following on their judge's sheet, "You've represented your program, school, and community very well. Bravo!".

Thank you to our chaperones for their assistance, supervision, and support. Special shout-out to our Booster President Ms, Rachel Bayer, who got a Uhaul truck donated to move equipment. Drove the Uhaul and delivered sandwiches and water to the students that our boosters provided.

I am grateful to teach in Berkley, where I get to make music with such a fine group of students - it is a real blessing. Your musicianship and artistry are as uplifting as your camaraderie for one another.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

With Gratitude,

-Mr. Thomann

p.s. Jazz Ensemble is Monday at 7:30 am - please be on time. We have to continue our preparation for MSBOA Jazz Festival.

15 Mar. Jazz Band Clinic | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Who: All Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab students

Date: Tuesday, March 15

Time 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: BHS Band Room

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 10 Mar. 2022

Berkley Bands | 11 Mar. MSBOA Reminders

Greetings Students and Families:

The focus and preparation that the students have shown in the rehearsal process since our mid-winter/pre-festival concert is admirable. I am looking forward to their artistry and musicianship in their performances tomorrow evening.

Can friends and families attend MSBOA Festival? Yes!

Please join us tomorrow night to support your children and all the students in the band program.

Addition Information About The Festival

There is no cost for admission.
Do not enter the auditorium when a band is performing on stage.
Silence all cell phones and electronic devices while a band is performing.
Hold your applause until the end of each musical selection.
Why is someone speaking in the back of the auditorium? One adjudicator offers feedback to the band using audio equipment.
There are three adjudicators and one clinician.
Each adjudicator will rate the band based on a rubric, i.e., I (highest musical achievement), II, III, IV, or V (lowest musical achievement. The majority of ratings equal the overall rating, e.g., I, I, II = I rating overall.
After each band's stage performance, a clinician will move to the performance stage and work with the students.

Student Reminders

Concert Band students will stay in the band after their band class and rehearse with the 3rd-Hour.
Wind Symphony students need to report to the band room during their 2nd-hour to rehearse with Concert Band.
All band students are to report to the band room after their 5th-hour class.
Concert Band and Wind Symphony students need to be wearing their concert-black attire before loading the bus. Please plan accordingly, e.g., wear your performance clothes to school, change during lunch, politely ask your 5th-hour teacher if you can leave a little early, change immediately after 5th-hour, etc.
Students should bring money for concessions at Bloomfield Hills. H.S. ***Bloomfield Hills informed me that the concessions items for sale are non-perishable snack items. *** If you wish to eat something more nutritious, please plan on bringing extra food with you.
Students will have access to the band room when we get back to BHS.
Students may leave their backpacks and other belongings in the band room if they wish.
Students are not to play or make a sound on any of their instruments or equipment unless Mr. Thomann gives them permission.

Transportation

Students must ride the bus unless they have already made an independent transportation request with Mr. Thomann.
Students are not allowed to switch busses after they have signed up.
Masks are optional on the bus and at Bloomfield H.S.
There is to be no eating food on the bus.
There are to be no loud noises and loudspeakers on the bus.
Students are to be respectful and courteous of the Bus Driver and the Chaperones.

If you have any questions about the trip, contact Mr. Thomann.

Itinerary

Student Field Trip Permission Slip

GO BEARS

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 3 Mar. 2022

Berkley Bands | 11 Mar. MSBOA District IV Band Festival @ Bloomfield Hills H.S. Info

Greeting Students and Families:

Please take the time to review the attached itinerary and field trip permission slip for the upcoming MSBOA Band and Orchestra Festival Friday, March 11th. I highly recommend that Students bring a snack after school before they load the bus. Every student must report to the band room on time wearing their performance attire.

The bands must have two parents, who are willing to chaperone this event, or we will not attend. As of today, I have one of those slots filled. If you can serve as a chaperone next Friday, please email me at jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org.

If you have any questions about the itinerary, contact Mr. Thomann.

Itinerary

Student Field Trip Permission Slip

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Feb. 16, 2022

Berkley Bands | Congratulations | B.I.B. Scholarships Due | Upcoming Events

Greetings Students and Families:

Kudos to Our Bands Students

Thank you to everyone who attended the concert last night. Kudos to the Berkley Band students for their fine performances last night. It was great to have students from Anderson Middle School and Norup International School share the stage with our high school students.

Message to BHS Band Students

Your preparation and professionalism that you show toward one another and for one another in rehearsal continue to yield positive outcomes, maintain your work ethic, remain steadfast in the process, and know that I am proud of you.

B.I.B. Scholarship Due by Tonight Midnight

This year's Berkley Instrumental Booster Scholarship auditions are on March 9th. The applications are due no later than Feb 16th. Please email your application and any questions to: drhschueler@hotmail.com (Heather Schueler, BIB member). Please see the attachment for an application, or you may receive an application in the band room located near the entrance.

Click Here For Application

Upcoming Events

11 Mar. | MSBOA Band Festival @ Bloomfield H.S.

Day: Friday, 11 Mar.
Performance Times
- 5:25 pm Concert Band/Wind Symphony
- 7:05 pm Symphonic Band
More Details TBA Soon - A Tentative Itinerary will be released on Friday, Feb. 18

15 Mar. | Jazz Clinic BHS Jazz Students 7:00-8:30 pm

We will be having some professional jazz musicians work with the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab students on March 15, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the BHS Band room. If you are a jazz band student, please do everything you can to clear your schedule on this date and time.

24 Mar. | Tentative Jazz Festival @ TBD

March 24 is the requested date for MSBOA Jazz Festival. The official date, time, and location will be released from MSBOA soon and shared with you in an email as soon as possible.

Save the Date | Marching Band Summer Camps

***NEW***July 4 Parade Details TBA
July 25-29 | 8:00am - Noon (all marching band students)
Aug. 1-5 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm w/ activities each evening after rehearsal (all marching band students)

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Feb. 11, 2022

Berkley Bands | Update/Upcoming Events Feb-Mar.

Greetings Students and Families:

Congrats to Our Jazz Students

I want to give a big shout-out to all of the student musicians who performed last night in the Valentine's Day Concert. What a great showcase of hard work and talent. Thank you to those who attended the concert.

B.I.B. Scholarship

Marching Band Leadership

Thank you to all who have applied for a marching band leadership position. Each individual who applied for a leadership position is integral to the band's success. Regardless of the outcome for each individual, I hope that we move forward with the shared goal of making the 2022 marching band season a positive experience and that we continue to build on the legacy of those who came before us. To Carry On the traditions of excellence in support of each other.

I will post the marching band leadership results on the door to the band room after school on Monday, February 14.

BHS Musical

To those who applied to be in the BHS Musical Pit - you will receive an update Monday.

12 Feb. | DDA - Opportunity to Join Norup Middle School Band

Date: Saturday, 12 Feb.
Performance Time: 2:00 pm
Student Report Time: 1:45 pm
Who: Marching Band Students (who choose to participate)
Location: Berkley Theatre in Downtown Berkley
Uniform: Warm Clothing
Notes: The Downtown Development Authority of Berkley is hosting a Frozen February Block Party this Saturday from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Students who choose to participate will provide some live music (see Mr. Thomann for music) to patrons near the Berkley Theatre. We are excited to perform alongside band students from Norup Internation School for this performance. Students should meet at 1:45 p.m. under the Berkley Theatre marquee at 2990 Twelve Mile downtown. We'll gather there then walk around the corner to perform on Robina near the other activities, for to 2:00 pm performance. Students should leave their instrument cases in their cars. The performance should only be about 20-25 minutes or so, and then they'll be free to hang out and enjoy the activities or head home.
Music: If you didn't ask Mr. Thomann for music, please print a copy for yourself at home by clicking on this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LszzzMtmzX-qJUtgaO-DuiShEG82fW3J?usp=sharing

15 Feb. | Mid-Winter Concert

Day: Tuesday, 15 Feb.
Performance Time: 7:00 pm
Student Report Time: 6:15 pm
Who: Combined 7/8th Grade Bands, Combined BHS Concert Band and Wind Symphony, and BHS Symphonic Band
Location: BHS Auditorium
Uniform: Concert Black, i.e., black dress, black dress shirt, black socks, and black shoes.
Program Order
- Combined Anderson and Norup Middle School Band
- Combined BHS Concert Band and Wind Symphony
- Symphonic Band

***Middle School Clinic***

Students who signed up to be a student helper with the middle school clinic with Mr. Thomann in class on Tuesday need to report to the band room at 4:30 pm. The clinic runs from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. The boosters are graciously providing a pizza dinner for students who signed up. If you have any questions, please email or speak with Mr. Thomann.

11 Mar. | MSBOA Band Festival @ Bloomfield H.S.

Day: Friday, 11 Mar.
Performance Times
- 5:25 pm Concert Band/Wind Symphony
- 7:05 pm Symphonic Band
More Details TBA Soon

24 Mar. | Tentative Jazz Festival @ TBD

March 24 is the requested date for MSBOA Jazz Festival. The official date, time, and location will be released from MSBOA soon and shared with you in an email as soon as possible.

Save the Date | Marching Band Summer Camps

***NEW***July 4 Parade Details TBA
July 25-29 | 8:00am - Noon (all marching band students)
Aug. 1-5 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm w/ activities each evening after rehearsal (all marching band students)

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Feb. 8, 2022

BHS Bands | Valentines Day Concert | DDE Event | Mid-Winter Concert

Greetings Students and Families:

Please review the details for the upcoming events listed below. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

10 Feb. | Valentines Day Concert

Date: Thursday, 10 Feb.
Performance Time: 7:00 pm
Student Report Time: 6:00 pm
Who: BHS Jazz Ensemble, BHS Lab Band, BHS Encore Show Choir
Location: BHS Auditorium
Uniform: Concert Black and Red Bow Tie/Red Suspenders
Cost: $5.00 per person (Both booster programs have asked that you pay for tickets ahead of time using Venmo).

***Venmo (Payment) Information***

Rachel Bayer, Berkley Band Boosters President, will be accepting ticket purchases via Venmo using the name @RachelBayer2. Email Rachel Bayer if you have any questions, rachel.bayer@berkleyschools.org.
In the description of the Venmo transaction, please type your student’s name to attribute the tickets to the correct patrons.
Please complete your ticket orders ASAP. Once your payment is received, you will receive two virtual tickets you can present at the door!

***If you do not have access to Venmo. Please send your student to school with the exact change for the tickets you need. Cash must be in an envelope labeled with your student’s name.

12 Feb. | DDA - Opportunity to Join Norup Middle School Band

Date: Saturday, 12 Feb.
Performance Time: 2:00 pm
Student Report Time: 1:45 pm
Who: Marching Band Students (who choose to participate)
Location: Berkley Theatre in Downtown Berkley
Uniform: Warm Clothing
Notes: The DDA (Downtown Development Authority) of Berkley, is hosting a Frozen February Block Party this Saturday from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Students who choose to participate will provide some live music (see Mr. Thomann for music) to patrons near the Berkley Theatre. We are excited to perform alongside band students from Norup International School for this performance. Students who wish to attend need to let Mr. Thomann know during their band class.

15 Feb. | Mid-Winter Concert

Day: Tuesday, 15 Feb.
Performance Time: 7:00 pm
Student Report Time: 6:15 pm
Who: Combined 7/8th Grade Bands, Combined BHS Concert Band and Wind Symphony, and BHS Symphonic Band
Location: BHS Auditorium
Uniform: Concert Black, i.e., black dress, black dress shirt, black socks, and black shoes.
Program Order
- Combined Anderson and Norup Middle School Band
- Combined BHS Concert Band and Wind Symphony
- Symphonic Band

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Feb. 4, 2022

BHS Bands | Update S&E | Valentines Day Jazz Concert | Midwinter Concert | Festival | BHS Musical | Band Camp Dates

Greetings Students and Families:

Feb. 5 | MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble

All student participants must read through the attached documents from Novi High School and MSBOA for guidelines.

Visit the band website for details, e.g., schedule, maps, and covid guidelines: District Solo and Ensemble. If you have any questions, please see or email Mr. Thomann.

MSBOA District 4 Solo & Ensemble Festival 2022

Safety Protocols

Novi High School site hosts have discussed safety protocols at length to keep everyone as safe as possible at this year’s in-person Solo & Ensemble Festival. In doing so, we have consulted Oakland County Health guidelines, CDC recommendations, and guidance from medical professionals. Following the protocols outlined below will ensure a safe and enjoyable festival for all participants– recognizing that those with compromised immune systems may be in attendance.

Safety Protocols for Solo & Ensemble

Masks: Per Novi Community Schools policy– Masks covering the nose and mouth are required while indoors at High School. We recognize that each school district has requirements specific to their district, however, the requirements in place for Novi Community Schools must be followed for all spectators and performers at the host site. Wind players (woodwind AND brass) have two options while in warm-up and performance rooms: 1) Wear a musician's mask (slit mask) while playing; or 2) Wear a regular mask, pull it down to play, and return the mask to cover the mouth and nose when not playing.
Bell Covers: Bell covers for all wind instruments (except flute) are required for both warm-up and performance rooms. This is consistent with current MSBOA and NCSD guidance/practice.
Warm-Up Rooms: Woodwind and brass performers MUST wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when not actively playing their instrument. Spectators will not be allowed in the warm-up room, but may wait in the hallway.
Performance Rooms: Students may remove masks while performing but bell covers must remain. Spectators may enter the performance rooms, but please limit to one person per performer.
Close Contact: Everyone entering Novi High School is expected to monitor their own social distance and remain 6 feet apart from other people to the best of their ability.
Non-Performer Access: In order to provide ample social distance and limit potential crowds, only one member of a student’s family will be allowed inside Novi High School to accompany the student. Others should remain outside the building.
Arrive, Perform, Depart: Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to their assigned performance time. They should expect to get a maximum of 10 minutes of warm-up time inside the warm-up room. Students will be spaced out as much as possible in the warm-up room. It is likely there will be anywhere from 2 - 4 students/events in the warm-up room at a time. Keep in mind “Warm-Up Rooms” are for warming-up only; practicing needs to happen prior to arriving at Novi High School.
Quarantine: Anyone under quarantine at the time of the event, or anyone with close contact to somebody known to have a positive COVID test in the 10 days prior to the event should not attend the Solo & Ensemble festival.
COVID Symptoms: Anyone displaying ANY of the following symptoms should not report:

Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher or feeling feverish (chills, sweating)
New cough
Difficulty breathing
Sore throat
Vomiting, Diarrhea, or abdominal pain
New loss of taste or smell
New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever

10.Thank you for keeping everyone safe. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Feb. 10 | Valentines Day Concert | Jazz Bands and Encore Show Choir Update

WHAT: Valentine’s Concert featuring BHS Jazz Program and BHS Encore!

WHEN: Thursday, February 10th at 7:00 PM

WHERE: BHS Auditorium

HOW MUCH: Tickets are $5 and must be purchased ahead of time. An update with payment information will be sent early next week.

We will not be having an afterglow reception this year due to health and safety guidelines, but we are so excited to share this wonderful musical collaboration with you all.

Ms. Noble and Mr. Thomann

sarah.noble@berkleyschools.org

jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org

Feb. 15 | Pre-Festival/Mid-Winter Concert

Look for another update early next week.

BHS Musical Pit Information

For details, on how to participate, in the 2022 BHS Musical, Cinderella by Rodgers and Hammerstein, students need to fill out the application form found on the Berkley Bands BHS BHS Musical website page: Click Here.

Tentatively - March 11 | MSBOA District Band Festival

Details To Come - waiting on confirmation from MSBOA

Save the Date | Marching Band Summer Camps

July 25-29 | 8:00am - Noon (all marching band students)
Aug. 1-5 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm w/ activities each evening after rehearsal (all marching band students)

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Jan. 13, 2022

BHS Bands | Band Awards | Upcoming Events

Greetings Students and Families:

Band Awards/Varsity Letters

The previous system, where students earn points for band awards, e.g., pins and varsity letters, was designed without the challenges and limitations of attending school during a pandemic. After consulting with the administration, I have decided to alter how students in the band program receive these awards.

I will send more details about the new process and criteria soon. The awards will be announced and distributed during our band banquet in the spring. The exception to this will be students in the marching band who have completed two semesters of Marching Band and two semesters in one of the Concert Bands. Students who meet that criteria will receive their band letter tomorrow, so they can make the most out of that letter (should they want to buy a varsity jacket). Therefore, any junior and senior who has completed a minimum of two semesters of Marching Band and two semesters of a concert band will receive a Berkley High School Band Varsity Letter tomorrow. Students who have completed three years enrolled in one of the concert bands will also receive a varsity letter, which would apply to any seniors who fit that description.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

Coaches vs. Cancer B-Ball rescheduled for Feb. 15

Unfortunately, the Coaches vs. Cancer game date has changed to Feb. 15, which conflicts with our Mid-Winter/Pre-Festival Concert. Hopefully, we will be able to participate next year.

MSBOA District IV Solo and Ensemble Update Feb. 5

Students registered for MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble need to visit the Berkley Bands Website to access the event schedule for times and performance rooms. If you have any questions, please see or email Mr. Thomann. ***MSBOA recently voted on allowing a virtual option. If a student is interested in performing virtually, contact Mr. Thomann.

Encore and Jazz Band Valentines Day Concert Feb. 10.

Please save the date. This concert showcases the Encore Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Lab Band. More details soon. Unless capacity guidelines change, students will only be permitted two spectator tickets. Visit the band website for more information about the Valentine's Day Concert and how to volunteer by clicking here.

Berkley DDA Frozen February Block Party Feb. 12

Please save the date. More details soon.

Mid-Winter Concert Feb. 15

This year's mid-winter concert is taking place on Feb. 15. The performance will include the Middle Schools bands to establish relationships across buildings with all BSD Band students. The performance starts at 7:00 pm in the Berkley High School Auditorium. More details to come.

Be Well,

-Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Jan. 6, 2022

Berkley Bands | Important Updates and Upcoming Events

Greetings Students and Families:

I hope you are doing well. Please take time to read through the updates and upcoming events listed below. The district sent an email to the community regarding updates to afterschool capacity guidelines. As a result of that communication, I am sharing the information that I feel is concrete. I encourage everyone to be patient and flexible as I roll out more details about each event listed when I have more information.

Marching Band Leadership Applications Due Jan. 12

Marching Band Leadership Applications are due Wednesday, Jan 12.

***Only current 9th, 10th, and 11th marching band students can apply for a leadership position.

Instructions

Go to the Berkley Bands Website
Click on the Students tab
Select the Leadership Application page
Fill out the form
Click Submit

Save the Date | Pep Band - Coaches vs. Cancer B-Ball Event Jan. 27

Please save the date. More details soon.

MSBOA District IV Solo and Ensemble Update Feb. 5

Encore and Jazz Band Valentines Day Concert Feb. 10.

Please save the date. This concert showcases the Encore Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Lab Band. More details soon.

Berkley DDA Frozen February Block Pary Feb. 12

Please save the date. More details soon.

Mid-Winter Concert Feb. 15

Be Well,

-Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Jan. 3, 2022

Berkley Bands | Booster Meeting Via Zoom

Greetings Students and Families:

Happy New Year. I hope you all had a nice break from school. I am emailing you this afternoon to inform you that the Berkley Instrumental Booster Board has decided to move tonight's booster meeting to a zoom meeting. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Use the information listed below to join the zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

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BIB General Membership Meeting Agenda

January 3, 2022

1) Call to Order Rachel Bayer

2) President’s Update Rachel Bayer

3) Secretary Update Danielle Moody

4) Treasurer Update Denise Clark

5) Director Updates

a) NIS Carole Hoste b) Elementary/AMS Doug Engle c) BHS Jon Thomann

6) New Business.

7) Next Meeting February 7th @ 7 pm at NIS

8) Adjourn

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Dec. 6, 2021

Berkley Bands | Parade Wrap-Up/B.I.B. Meeting/Concert Reminder

Greetings Students and Families:

Congratulations to the marching band students for a performance in the Berkley Holiday Lights Parade this past Saturday. I hope you are all looking forward to our winter concert on Wednesday night. Please reference the email correspondence that went out on November 23, 2021 (see below).

Berkley Instrumental Booster Meeting Tonight

Please join us in the Berkley High School Band room this evening from 7:00-8:00 pm for our monthly Berkley Instrumental Booster (B.I.B.) meeting. Tonight's focus is an informational meeting about the High School Band program for incoming 8th-grade students and parents and students interested in marching band that has not marched before.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Nov. 23, 2021

BERKLEY BANDS | EMAIL CORRECTION- WINTER CONCERT | WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8 @ 7:00 PM

Greetings Student and Families:

My apologies for the confusion. The BHS Bands Winter Concert is on Wednesday, December 8 as stated on the Berkley Community Schools Calendar.

The students and I are looking forward to sharing their work on the music they have been preparing for the winter concert. We hope you will join us Wednesday, December 8, at 7:00 pm, in the BHS Auditorium to listen to the performance.

Concert Details

Date | Wednesday, December 8, 2019

Student Report Time | 6:00 pm

Concert Start Time | 7:00 pm

Where | Berkley High School Auditorium

Student Attire | Concert Black, i.e., black dress, black dress shirt, black socks, and black shoes.

Program Order

Jazz Lab

Jazz Ensemble

Concert Band 2nd Hour

Marching Band 1st and 3rd Hour

If you have any questions about the concert, please email Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Dec. 3, 2021

Berkley Bands | Band Room Access/Parade Update

Dear Students and Families:

I hope you are all doing ok. I have talked with Mr. Meloche, and I reached out to some of our BHS Band Parents to get a sense of their thoughts on participating in the Berkley Holiday Lights Parade. The consense is to participate and march in the parade.

Band Room Access/Itinerary Link

Any student who needs to retrieve their instrument, music, or other music equipment for the parade will be able to access the band room today from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm, and tomorrow, Saturday morning between 10:30 am - 1:00 pm.

***If you enter the school to retrieve something from the band room, it is imperative that you enter the school and leave in a timely fashion. You are not to wander around the school. You are only allowed to enter the band room to get your instrument.

Please click on the link below to access the itinerary for tomorrow. The link includes where and when students are to meet.

https://www.berkleybands.org/berkley-holiday-lights-parade

Uniform Reminders

All marching band students need to wear their full marching band uniform and raincoat to help keep themselves stay warm. All students are encouraged to wear warm clothes underneath their marching band uniform. Students must wear black socks and marching shoes. Students may wear a holiday hat, e.g., a Santa hat, or they must wear their shako. Students may wear gloves. Students are allowed to add lights to their instruments if they wish. If you have any questions about the uniform, contact Mr. Thomann.

Words of Encouragement

There is no question that this week has been difficult for many students and their families, and I know that some students and families may be hesitant about their students participating. If you fall into this category and have any concerns or questions, please let me know.

Lastly, I shared a portion of a letter that Leonard Bernstein penned in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, affectionately known as the artist's response to violence.

We musicians, like everyone else, are numb with sorrow at this murder, and with rage at the senselessness of the crime. But this sorrow and rage will not inflame us to seek retribution; rather they will inflame our art. Our music will never again be quite the same. This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before. And with each note we will honor their spirit..."

*** I have altered the second to last work from "the" to "their"***

Please know I care deeply about your children. They are my students, and I will do everything within my control to keep them safe. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Go Bears and Carry On,

-Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Dec. 2, 2021

Berkley Bands | Parade Note

Dear Students and Parents:

I want to let you know that I am working with school administrators regarding the status of the parade for Saturday, including accessing the high school to get instruments that may still be in the band room. I also want to reassure everyone that our student's safety is my highest priority. I promise to send an update as soon as I have more guidance and information from district leadership.

Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Nov. 24, 2021

Berkley Bands | Holiday Lights Reminder

Greetings Students and Families:

Click here for link to website: https://www.berkleybands.org/berkley-holiday-lights-parade

Berkley Holiday Lights Parade

Greetings:

The Berkley High School Marching Band will once again be performing in the 15th Annual Holiday Lights Parade. "Hometown Holidays" takes place tomorrow on Saturday, December 4. The parade begins at 5:30 pm. Please review the detailed notes below and email Mr. Thomann if you have any questions.

Saturday, December 4

5:00 pm | Student Report Time | Location: 3270 + 3258 Cummings Street - Attendance will be administered at this time.
5:05 pm | Setup Parade Block
5:10 pm | Warm-Up
5:20 pm | Wait for Parade Official Instructions
5:30 pm | Parade Begins

Uniform

The students will wear their marching band uniform. Each student is required to bring home a marching band raincoat the day before the parade. Please wear clothes that help you stay warm under your uniform. All students must wear black knee-high socks and their black marching band shoes. Students are also responsible for taking home their shako (marching band hat) and shako box home the day before the parade.

***An email will be sent out the day before the parade informing students if they need their marching band raincoat e.g. it is raining or snowing.

Students will have up to three school days to return their uniforms.

Parade Route

The parade route begins near Cummings and 12-mile road and ends at Beverly Blvd. two blocks past the city hall. Students are dismissed once they are done with their portion of the parade route. It has been communicated to me by parade personnel that the BHS Marching Band is the first marching band in the parade lineup.

Tree Lighting

Everyone is invited to join City Hall at the end of the parade route for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Hot chocolate and donuts will be provided. It is not mandatory that marching band students stay for the tree lighting.

Important Drop Off/Parking Information

Marching Band participants must utilize Catalpa or Wiltshire roads to park their cars or be dropped off and then walk to the student report location. Please note that 12-mile road may be blocked.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Nov. 23, 2021

Berkley Bands | Spirit Wear

Greetings Students and Families:

If you are interested in purchasing Berkley High School Band spirit wear and accessories please visit the band website where there are two options. The links are listed below for your convenience. If you have any questions please let me know.

https://www.berkleybands.org/cafepress

stores.inksoft.com/berkleyband2021

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Nov. 23, 2021

Berkley Bands | EMAIL CORRECTION- Winter Concert | Wednesday, Dec. 8 @ 7:00 pm

Greetings Student and Families:

My apologies for the confusion. The BHS Bands Winter Concert is on Wednesday, December 8 as stated on the Berkley Community Schools Calendar.

Concert Details

Date | Wednesday, December 8, 2019

Student Report Time | 6:00 pm

Concert Start Time | 7:00 pm

Where | Berkley High School Auditorium

Student Attire | Concert Black, i.e., black dress, black dress shirt, black socks, and black shoes.

Program Order

Jazz Lab

Jazz Ensemble

Concert Band 2nd Hour

Marching Band 1st and 3rd Hour

If you have any questions about the concert, please email Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Nov. 1, 2021

Berkley Bands | Update and Marching Band Videos

Greetings Students and Families:

Congratulations on what has been, in my opinion, a fun and successful marching band season. I am very proud of the growth that I have seen in the students this fall, and I look forward to the Indoor Marching Band Concert, the Berkley Holiday Parade, the Winter Concert, and the many other band events taking place in 2022.

Gratitude

Thank you to the Berkley Instrumental Boosters and Parents/Guardians volunteers for your support over the summer and fall. Your involvement, whether you are helping run fundraisers, move equipment, chaperone, distribute uniforms, taking videos or photos, or serving as a Booster Board member, please know that your service is crucial for the students to succeed. Thank you very much.

Marching Band Videos

Part 1: We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man

Part 2: Spinning Wheel

Part 3: Carry On My Wayward Son

***Special thank you to Mr. James Beyer for taking all the videos and producing them at such high quality.

Upcoming Events

November 9 | Indoor Marching Band Concert | BHS Auditorium @ 7:00 pm
December 4 | Berkley Holiday Lights Parade | 12 Mile Road @ 5:00 pm
December 8 | Winter Band Concert | BHS Auditorium @ 7:00 pm

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 28, 2021

Berkley Bands | Friday Reminders | MB Indoor Concert Date

Greetings Students and Families:

Burton Halloween Final Reminders

Friendly reminder that you can view the information, i.e., schedule and other important information about the Burton Halloween Parade, by going to the band website under the events tab labeled Burton Halloween Parade. Students do not wear a Halloween costume that will frighten children. Be sure to wear a mask before and while you are in Burton Elementary School. Once you enter the main entrance, then go to the gym.

Click here for the Football Playoff Game Schedule.

Upcoming Events

November 9 | 7:00 pm | Marching Band Indoor Concert
December 4 | 5:00 pm Report Time | Berkley Holiday Lights Parade
December 8 | 7:00 pm | Winter Band Concert

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 27, 2021

Berkley Bands | Burton Halloween Parade | Playoff Game

Greetings Students and Families:

Burton Halloween Parade

The itinerary is listed below and on the band's website. Click on this link to review the details and timeline: https://www.berkleybands.org/burton-halloween-parade.

Student Field Trip Permission Slip

Playoff Gameday - Students Need To Bring Their MB Raincoats

Football Game
- 4:45 pm - Students should arrive at the BHS Practice Field so rehearsal can start on time - we must start on time. Students need to report in full uniform.
- 5:00 pm- Rehearsal starts at BHS the night of a home football game.
- 6:15 pm- The band will march along Catalpa to Hurley Field. Parents and family are welcome to gather in front of Anderson Middle School to take pictures and cheer the band on as they arrive at Hurley Field. (And if you arrive at this time, you will get a great parking spot.)
  - Help needed to load/unload the truck with instrument cases, sell 50/50 Raffle tickets or buy your Band Fan Wear.
- 6:45 pm Pre-Game Events
  - Load tunnel
  - Perform Power under bleachers
  - Field Entrance
  - Fight Song/March To the "B"
  - Kick-Cadence/Move to Tunnel
  - Fight Song
  - National Anthem
  - HalfTime Show
  - Students have the 3rd quarter off. All students in the marching band need to stay in full uniform. Students are required to be back in the marching band area of the stands before the start of the 4th quarter.
  - Perform in the stands during the 4th quarter.
  - At the end of the game, students will perform at the BHS Alma mater. Mr. Thomann will dismiss the marching band after any closing remarks.
  - Students are responsible for all parts of their marching band uniform, instrument, and other music equipment home, after the game. The BHS band room will not be accessible after the game.

Marching Band Uniform and Handbook

***All Marching Band Students should bring their marching band raincoat. Students who forget to bring their marching band raincoat will not receive another one.***

Students will need to arrive at the BHS practice field in full uniform. Review the BHS Marching Band Uniform Handbook for student expectations about wearing the marching band uniform before the game on Friday.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQh_GwsnV7hKfETvW3TB4z2WFTODqBCx8xQx4gV7Elk/edit?usp=sharing

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 20, 2021

Berkley Bands | Glow-Show Reminder/Update

Greetings Students and Families:

Friendly reminder that we have the Royal Oak Glow show tonight. If students can report to Royal Oak H.S. at 6:00 pm instead of 6:30 pm to rehearse Thriller with the Royal Oak H.S. and Clawson H.S. Marching Bands, that would be great. If you can't alter your plans, I understand, and we will still make it work.

Help Needed

As mentioned on Monday night, we need two parent/guardian volunteers to assist the Royal Oak Band Boosters, who have graciously invited us to attend their show. Hosting events like this takes a lot of time and organization. I hope we can support our musical neighbors by providing a couple of volunteers. To volunteer please contact Mr. Thomann or register at the bottom of the Royal Oak Glow Show page on the Berkley Bands website.

VISIT THE BAND WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 19, 2021

Berkley Bands | Correction MSBOA H.S. District Solo and Ensemble | Feb. 4-5

Greetings Students and Families:

The Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) has announced that they will be hosting an in-person solo and ensemble festival as they have in the past before the pandemic.

Students who choose to participate in the solo and ensemble will need to travel to Novi High School on January February 4 or January February 5. Students interested in learning more about the MSBOA District IV Solo and Ensemble, please click on the link to the Berkley Bands website for more information on how to register.https://www.berkleybands.org/solo-and-ensemble

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 15, 2021

Berkley Bands | Monday Night-Video Recording/Community Performance | Thank You's

Greetings Students and Families:

Congratulations to our seniors, their parents, and their families and support group. Tonight represents the first of the last for many of our seniors, and I hope you know that we are all happy for you and proud of you.

Thank You's

A huge thank you to the high school marching band students for cultivating a positive experience for the 7th and 8th-grade middle school band students despite the rain.

Thank you to all of the 7th and 8th-grade band students who came out tonight. We hope you had a great time, and we hope you will be joining the band family at Berkley H.S.

Big thank you to Ms. Hoste and Mr. Engle for being at the game tonight. We are fortunate to have such a great music education team at Berkley, and I am very thankful to call them my colleagues.

Tonight we also honored our seniors by announcing them over the P.A., and tonight we gave each senior a piece of memorabilia from the band. Each senior received a customized old shako (marching band hat) to celebrate their senior class. A very appropriate gift as the class of 2022 is also the last class to wear the old marching band uniform. If you get the chance, please thank Ms. Rachel Bayer, our Berkley Instrumental Booster President - she came up with the idea and took the time out of her busy schedule to customize each shako. Ms. Bayer, on behalf of our seniors and their families, thank you for making this night that much more special.

Video Recording/Community Performance | Monday, Oct. 18 @ Hurley Field from 8:00-9:30 pm

I know that this is short notice, but I think it is worth a shot. We have rehearsal on Monday night, and I think it would be great to use Monday's rehearsal time to take a high-quality video that I can share with the students and their families.

For this to be a success, all BHS Marching Band students must wear their marching band uniform to the practice with their shako.

I also want to invite family members and the community to watch the recording and have the opportunity to watch and listen to the marching band in a more controlled environment.

Photo/Video Help

I also want to use part of Monday's rehearsal to take a picture of students as a group in their uniform that I can share with everyone. If you own or have access to a high-quality camera, or video camera, I could use your help. Please send me an email if you can offer up your expertise, email me at jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org.

BHS Bands | Glow Show Wed., Oct. 20 @ Royal Oak H.S.

Greetings Students and Families:

Glow Show Details

Date | Wednesday, October 20

BHS MB Student Report Time | 6:30 pm - Please be on time.

Show Start Time | 7:00 pm

Location | Royal Oak H.S. Click Here For Directions

Uniform | Marching Band Uniform

Participating Bands Include

Royal Oak H.S. - Host
Berkley H.S.
Clawson H.S.

The band room will be open after school for students to access the band room to get their instruments.

Students provide their own transportation to this event (we will not be taking a bus or an equipment truck).

Students need to provide their own glow sticks and tape for the performance. The band will provide glow sticks and tape to students who can't purchase glow sticks and tape.

The show will start at 7 pm. All three bands will combine to perform Thriller at the end of the performance, and then the percussion sections will play their features.

What is a Glow Show?

Amazon Link to Purchase Glow Sticks

Amazon link to purchase glow sticks should you desire to order through Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=glow+sticks&crid=13KQXFANI2UY&sprefix=Glow+%2Caps%2C185&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_5

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE To Middle School 7th&8th Grade Registered Students | Oct. 8, 2021

7th/8th Grade Details/Reminders Football Game

Greeting 7th and 8th Grade Band Students and Families:

My name is Mr. Thomann, and I am very excited to have you join the Berkley High School Marching Band at this Friday's football game. Below are the details for tomorrow night's game and some maps that should assist you with locations. The stands have been packed the last few games. Any band parent who wants to watch their student perform during the game will have to purchase a ticket to get in.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Details

4:50 pm Student Drop Off @ BHS Football Practice Fields

Review the map for the drop-off location
All brass and percussion students should attend the rehearsal without their instrument cases.
All woodwinds should bring their instrument cases as it may rain.
Please plan on wearing rain gear as the forecast is calling for rain.

5:00 pm Rehearse w/ BHS Marching Band

6:15 pm March to Hurley Field

All band students will march down Catalpa and enter Hurley Field when they get to Anderson Middle School. Review the map for the parade route.

6:45 pm Pregame Performance

7th and 8th-grade band students will be performing during our pregame performance. The order of songs is
- Marching Band plays Power under the stands
- Marching Band enters the field
- 7th and 8th graders walk with the sophomore Drum Major and junior Drum Major to the visitor side of the football field.
- Marching Band plays Fight Song and moves in the "B."
- Marching Band moves to the tunnel formation.
- Drum Majors lead Middle School Band students onto the field.
- 7th and 8th Grade BHS Marching Band members play Never Gonna Give You Up.
- Varsity Football Team rushes the football field while the BHS Marching Band plays the Fight Song.
- All band students exit the football field toward the scoreboard.
- All band students enter the stadium bleachers

7:00 pm Football Game Starts

1st Quater
2nd Quater
Half-Time Performance by BHS Marching Band
- We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man
- Spinning Wheel
- Carry On My Wayward Son
- The Greatest Show - Featuring our Senior Marching Band Members
- Senior Acknowledgement
3rd Quarter Pizza Party
7/8th Graders Dismissed

Student Drop Off Location @ 4:50 pm

Parade Route to Hurley Field

Student Pick-Up after Halftime Pizza Party/Hurley Field Parking Lot

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 8, 2021

Berkley Bands | Monday, Oct. 11 Rehearsal Time Change 8:45 pm -10:00 pm

Greetings Students and Families:

Due to two soccer games on Monday afternoon and evening, the marching band rehearsal is now 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm. I have worked hard in the past and continue to work with the district to create a consistent and reliable marching rehearsal schedule. I apologize for this inconvenience, and if you have any questions, please let me know.

Rehearsal Change
Monday, October 11, 2021
Hurley Field
8:45 pm - 10:00 pm.

Berkley Bands | Senior Night Update

Greeting Senior Students and Families:

We are excited to celebrate your journey as a Senior in the Berkley High School Marching Band with your family on Friday, October 15 (the last regularly scheduled home football game). A lot of work has gone into making this event special for you and our seniors. In many ways, this is the first of the lasts for our seniors. If I have learned anything from the last two years, it is to make the most out of these moments while we can.

The marching band will follow the same schedule as the previous home games. The marching band will perform pre-game and throughout the football game. The marching band will perform their show Carry On during half-time. After Carry On My Wayward Son, the announcer will invite the senior marching band students to the front of the field to perform their selected song, The Greatest Show, from their freshman marching band show, The Greatest Showman. During this transition, the announcer will invite senior parents down to the track at this time as well.

When the seniors and the marching band finish playing The Greatest Show, the announcer will introduce each senior and their designated family members. At that point, the student will step forward, and their family will present them with a gift from the Band program (this is a good photo opportunity as well). Please take the time to fill out this form, and submit it as soon as possible (if you have not filled it out).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH_jGV--Mq2B9Kf6oDvr3TcVvNCIU3ujJ6RXUkPgcuRSoLQg/viewform

If a student's family cannot attend the game, Mr. Thomann will present the gift to the student. Contact Mr. Thomann if you have any questions.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 7, 2021

Berkley Bands | Important TAG Days Reminder

Important TAG Days Reminder PDF

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Oct. 4, 2021

Berkley Bands | Weekly Reminder Oct. 4-10

Greetings Students and Families:

Congratulations

Congratulations to every marching band student. I am very proud of how you performed at the pep rally and football game last Friday. I am most pleased with the comradery and professionalism you display in the stands and while in uniform.

To all of the students who assisted with Instrumental Fitting Night, thank you. I received many compliments on your behalf from teachers in the district and Mr. McCourt, the owner of McCourts Music, and his employees for your time and service.

I also want to thank the Berkley Police Department and Fire Department for providing us with an unexpected escort on Friday as we marched to the stadium. Thank you for your service and protection.

Weekly Reminders

Monday

Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Lab Band Meeting 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Band Classes
Berkley Instrumental Booster Meeting at 7:00 pm @ Anderson Middle School
Evening Rehearsal from 8:00-9:00 pm @ Hurley Field
- Leadership Report at 7:30 pm

Tuesday

Jazz Lab Band 7:30 am - 8:10 am
Band Classes

Wednesday

Jazz Ensemble 7:30 am - 8:10 am
Band Classes

Thursday

No Jazz Bands Today
Band Class

Friday

Jazz Ensemble 7:30 am - 8:10 am
Band Class
Start of TAG Days

Berkley Instrumental Boosters Meeting 10/4, 7-8 pm @ Anderson Middle School

If you have a student in any Berkley Community Schools Band, you are automatically a Berkley Instrumental Booster -no application needed. Parental involvement in our student's music education enhances the learning experience for all. Meetings occur once a month. Visit the Berkley Bands Calendar on the Berkley Bands website for dates.

TAG Days Reminders Oct. 8-10

TAG Days kicks off this Friday and will run through Sunday. Thank you to all the students and parent volunteers for stepping up to work the fundraiser. Your support for the music programs in the Berkley Community School district is why we continue to earn awards like the NAMM Best Community for Music Education.

TAG Days Informational Letter

TAG Days Powerpoint

BHS TAG Days Directions

If you have any questions about TAG Days, I encourage you to email berkleytagdays@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page by clicking on the link:https://www.facebook.com/BerkleyTagDays/.

Football Playoffs

Congratulations to the Berkley H.S. Varsity Football Team for their hard work in practice and competition. Based on the team's current record, it is very likely that they will make the playoffs which means the band will be able to perform at more football home games starting October 22 and potentially the following Fridays. I promise to send updates about all playoff games as soon as I know more.

Marching Band Rehearsals and Performances

Rehearsal | Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Senior Night and 7th/8th-Grade Band Night Football Game | Friday, October 15, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Royal Oak Glow-Show | October 20, 7:00 pm @ Royal Oak H.S.
Marching Band Concert | Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm @ TBD ***DATE CHANGE

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Thomann: jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org.

Go Bears!

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept. 28, 2021

Berkley Bands | TAG DAY S.O.S.

Greetings Students and Families:

We are excited for the return of TAG Days on October 8-10th. For this event to run safely, and successfully we must have parent/guardian chaperones. Sadly, if there is not enough parent/guardian support, the TAG Days committee may be compelled to cancel the event.

Here is the link to the parent sign up- https://signup.com/group/32785545202

If you have time, please consider supporting our music programs by volunteering your time. This message is consistent with efforts by all of the Berkley Middle School and High School music educators to make this fundraising effort a success.

If you have any questions about TAG Days, please contact:berkleytagdays@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page by clicking on the link:https://www.facebook.com/BerkleyTagDays/.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept. 27, 2021

Berkley Bands | Class of 2022 Senior Night - Action Need By Thursday

Greetings Seniors and Families:

Thank you to Ms. Rachel Bayer, Berkley Instrumental Booster President, for working with the athletics department to acknowledge our Marching Band Seniors at our last scheduled home football game on October 15. I will communicate more details leading up to the event. For now please take the time to fill out this google form. Please submit your responses on our before Thursday, September 30 if you wish to be included in the ceremony.

Class of 2022 Senior Night Google Form

-Mr. Thomann

Berkley Bands | Weekly Reminder Sept. 27-Oct.1 | Upcoming Events

Greetings Students and Families:

Schedule for the Week

Monday

Band Classes
Evening Rehearsal from 8:00-9:00 pm @ Hurley Field
- Leadership Report at 7:30 pm

Tuesday

Band Classes

Wednesday

Band Classes

Thursday

Band Class

Friday - Homecoming Pep-Assembly

1st Hour 8:20-9
2nd Hour 9:05-9:45
3rd Hour 9:50-10:30
4th Hour 10:35-11:15
5th Hour 11:20-12:00
Lunch 12-12:45
6th Hour 12:45-1:25
- Marching Band members are excused from their 6th-Hour Class and need to report to the Band Room.
1:25-1:45 Band leads student body on Sunny Knoll to Hurley
Pep Assembly 1:45-2:45
2:45-3:15 Return to BHS & Dismiss

Friday- Homecoming Football Game

Football Game
- 4:45 pm - Students should arrive at the BHS Practice Field so rehearsal can start on time - we must start on time. Students need to report in full uniform.
- 5:00 pm- Rehearsal starts at BHS the night of a home football game.
- 6:15 pm- The band will march along Catalpa to Hurley Field. Parents and family are welcome to gather in front of Anderson Middle School to take pictures and cheer the band on as they arrive at Hurley Field. (And if you arrive at this time, you will get a great parking spot.)
  - Help needed to load/unload the truck with instrument cases, sell 50/50 Raffle tickets or buy your Band Fan Wear.
- 6:45 pm Pre-Game Events
  - Load tunnel
  - Perform Power under bleachers
  - Field Entrance
  - Fight Song/March To the "B"
  - Kick-Cadence/Move to Tunnel
  - Fight Song
  - National Anthem
  - Half Time Show
  - Students have the 3rd quarter off. All students in the marching band need to stay in full uniform. Students are required to be back in the marching band area of the stands before the start of the 4th quarter.
  - Perform in the stands during the 4th quarter.
  - At the end of the game, students will perform at the BHS Alma mater. Mr. Thomann will dismiss the marching band after any closing remarks.
  - Students are responsible for all parts of their marching band uniform, instrument, and other music equipment home, after the game. The BHS band room will not be accessible after the game.

Marching Band Uniform and Handbook

***All Marching Band Students should bring their marching band raincoat. Students who forget to bring their marching band raincoat will not receive another one.***

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQh_GwsnV7hKfETvW3TB4z2WFTODqBCx8xQx4gV7Elk/edit?usp=sharing

Help Needed @ Football Games

***Contact Mr. Thomann (jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org) if you are willing and able to assist with any of the following items during the football games.

Drum Major Podiums Setup and Breakdown
Audio Equipment Setup
Equipment Cart Mover - Separate from Equipment Vehicle
Lock-up Band Room Door
Water Bottles

MSBOA All-State Band/Orchestra/Jazz - Last Call

Today is the last day to register for MSBOA All-State Band/Orchestra/Jazz auditions. Use this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHr2D5Mo1Z1bNXSTcZ649OOWCvD1-VkUeq1_bIrItwUviMjw/viewform

BHS Jazz Ensemble/Lab Band

There are still some spots available, any student interested should speak with Mr. Thomann in class.

Berkley Instrumental Boosters Meeting 10/4, 7-8 pm @ Anderson Middle School

NEWRoyal Oak H.S. Band Glow Show - More Details Soon

I did not include the Royal Oak H.S. Band Glow Show on the band calendar because it conflicted with parent-teacher conference night. After the cancelation of the Belleville H.S. Band Review, I spoke with Mr. Meloche about the band performing at Royal Oak. Without hesitation, Mr. Meloche gave me the green light to take the band to Royal Oak H.S. I understand that his does conflict with parent-teacher conferences, but with so many event cancelations over the last year and a half we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to offer the students chances to perform. Plus, this is a cool event. Please save the date for now, and I will send out more information and details soon.

Date: October 20, 2021

Student Report Time: 6:30 pm

Glow-Show Start Time: 7:00 pm

Uniform: Marching Band Uniform

Location: Royal Oak H.S. Click Here For Directions

Burton Elementary Halloween Parade - More Details Soon

Date: October 31, 2019

Time: 8:15 am - 10:30 am

Uniform: Students dress up in their Halloween costumes

Location: Burton Elementary School, 26315 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070

Marching Band Rehearsals and Performances

Rehearsal | Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Homecoming/Alumni Football Game | Friday, October 1, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
8th-Grade Band Night Football Game | Friday, October 15, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Royal Oak Glow-Show | October 20, 7:00 pm @ Royal Oak H.S.
Rehearsal | Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Marching Band Concert | Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm @ TBD ***DATE CHANGE

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Thomann: jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org.

Go Bears!

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept. 23, 2021

Berkley Bands | Friday is Gameday | Announcer Needed for Halftime Band Introduction

Greetings Students and Families:

While the disappointment of last night's cancelation is still fresh, I hope you are all excited about tomorrow night's football game. The marching band will perform their show Carry On in its entirety for the first time tomorrow night. We hope you will join us and cheer loudly for the marching band.

Below are details for tomorrow night's game.

Announcer Needed

The marching band needs a parent/guardian volunteer to announce the marching band script to introduce the marching band before they take the field for their half-time performance. The announcer script is relatively short. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Mr. Thomann as soon as possible (jonathan.thomann@berkleybands.org) for more details.

Friday | Gameday

Football Game
- 4:45 pm - Students should arrive at the BHS Practice Field so rehearsal can start on time - we must start on time. Students need to report in full uniform.
- 5:00 pm- Rehearsal starts at BHS the night of a home football game.
- 6:15 pm- The band will march along Catalpa to Hurley Field. Parents and family are welcome to gather in front of Anderson Middle School to take pictures and cheer the band on as they arrive at Hurley Field. (And if you arrive at this time, you will get a great parking spot.)
  - Help needed to load/unload the truck with instrument cases, sell 50/50 Raffle tickets or buy your Band Fan Wear.
- 6:45 pm Pre-Game Events
  - Load tunnel
  - Perform Power under bleachers
  - Field Entrance
  - Fight Song/March To the "B"
  - Kick-Cadence/Move to Tunnel
  - Fight Song
  - National Anthem
  - Halftime Show
  - Students have the 3rd quarter off. All students in the marching band need to stay in full uniform. Students are required to be back in the marching band area of the stands before the start of the 4th quarter.
  - Perform in the stands during the 4th quarter.
  - At the end of the game, students will perform at the BHS Alma mater. Mr. Thomann will dismiss the marching band after any closing remarks.
  - Students are responsible for all parts of their marching band uniform, instrument, and other music equipment home, after the game. The BHS band room will not be accessible after the game.

Marching Band Uniform and Handbook

***All Marching Band Students should bring their marching band raincoat. Students who forget to bring their marching band raincoat will not receive another one.***

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQh_GwsnV7hKfETvW3TB4z2WFTODqBCx8xQx4gV7Elk/edit?usp=sharing

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept. 22, 2021

Berkley Bands | Belleville Show/Trip Canceled Due To Weather

Greetings Students and Families:

Unfortunately, Belleville H.S. has canceled the show tonight due to weather conditions. Here is the message I received from their coordinators for the show. All Berkley H.S. marching band students are to continue a full day of class including attending their 6th hour - there will be no early release today. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Dear Band Directors,
Sadly, this email is to inform you that, given the on-going threat of rain today, the 2021 Band Review event has been canceled. The 28th annual will have to wait for next year. We are making this call now because even while we might have periods of clearing, the weather forecast suggests we might be dodging raindrops throughout the event period, and that just wouldn't be fun for anyone, performers or spectators.
Please pass this along to your band members and others who need to know. Also, if you wouldn't mind, please reply to this so that I know you've received it. I will try to contact you via other means if I do not hear from you by noon.
I'm sorry to have to deliver this news, and I hope you'll consider joining us again next year. Thank you for your past participation and your interest, and I hope you and your bands have a wonderful season!

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept. 21, 2021

Berkley Bands | MSBOA All-State Band/Jazz/Orchestra Auditions | BHS Jazz Band Auditions

Greetings Students and Families:

Each year almost 2,000 students audition to perform as members in one of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association All-State Ensembles. Students serious about performing on their instrument are highly encouraged to apply and audition for the all-state high school band, orchestra, or jazz band.

Please visit the MSBOA website by clicking on this link for more information if you choose.

About the MSBOA All-State Program (from MSBOA)

https://www.msboa.org/Events/All-State.aspx

The MSBOA All-State program was established in the 2005 - 06 school year. Five ensembles are selected from recorded auditions: a Middle School String Orchestra, a Middle School Band, a High School Full Orchestra, a High School Band, and a High School Jazz Ensemble. Students must prepare an announced etude, a series of scales, and sight-read during every 10 minutes recorded audition. Each audition is submitted using only an identification number with no reference to the student or school. The auditions are evaluated by an adjudicator and placed in order. The required number of instruments is selected to fill each section. An average of over 2,000 students auditions each year for the 400 seats in our five ensembles.

In January the students assemble for two and a half days of rehearsal with nationally recognized conductors. A concert is held on the Saturday of the Michigan Music Conference.

MSBOA All-State Registration

Berkley H.S. Bands MSBOA All-State Registration Form. The deadline to complete the form is Monday, September 27.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHr2D5Mo1Z1bNXSTcZ649OOWCvD1-VkUeq1_bIrItwUviMjw/viewform

BHS Jazz Band Auditions

I am writing to inform you that the jazz ensemble and jazz lab bands placement/auditions are starting up soon. Details will be shared with the students in each of their classes on Tuesday. Speak or contact Mr. Thomann if you have any questions.

BHS Jazz Band Auditions Signup Genius Link

Students interested in the BHS Jazz Band program need to use the signup genius link to signup for an audition time.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054daba723a3fa7-bhsjazz

BHS Jazz Band Audition Music

Click on this link to access the jazz band audition music for your instrument. You may also access the music in your Schoology band class.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bme1L1cKXyqtt5LeWW-sAaF4F8ZpxFg9/view?usp=sharing

About Jazz Ensemble | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 7:30 am - 8:10 pm

Berkley prides itself on its strong jazz program, consistently performing and presenting itself as one of the top jazz ensembles in the state. The Jazz Ensemble has been featured performances in many settings, including New Orleans, New York, and Chicago. The ensemble is comprised of top members of the Concert Ensembles and meets before school for rehearsal. While the Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble, any musician wishing to perform jazz may partake in the Lab Band, also held before school. Jazz Ensemble instrumentation includes two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, one baritone saxophone, 3-4 trombones, 4-5 trumpets, guitar, electric bass/upright bass, drum-set, auxiliary percussion, and piano.

About Jazz Lab | Tuesdays, Thursdays from 7:30 am - 8:10 pm

The Berkley Jazz Lab is for any student wishing to study jazz. The curriculum is designed for students to develop skills in improvisation and jazz performance. Instrumentation includes all band instruments.

Contact Mr. Thomann if you have any questions.

Berkley Bands | Belleville Update - Immediate Action Required

Greetings Students and Families:

Field Trip Permission Form - Action Needed

I apologize for my mistake; I forgot to attach the Berkley High School Field Trip Permission slip when I sent out my initial email regarding Belleville. Please print this form and have your students return it to Mr. Thomann in their class tomorrow (you may also sign the form, scan it and send it as a PDF attachment). Every student must have this form signed by their legal guardian before they can get on the bus.

***BHS Field Trip Permission Form - Action Need Legal Guardian Signature***

BHS Belleville Band Review Itinerary

Map of Belleville Band Review

2021 Belleville Band Review Performance Schedule

2021 Belleville Band Review Spectator Information

Severe Weather Update from Belleville (BHS = Belleville H.S. in the Message Below)

Alas, Mother Nature is giving me a reason for yet another email!
As last night's weather forecast indicates, there is a chance of rain on Wednesday. I've been in touch with the BHS directors, and at this point, we are proposing to make a call on Wednesday's event by 3:30 pm that afternoon at the latest. Will that give you enough time to notify your band members and transportation folks if we need to cancel? If not, please propose a time and we will work on that.
I apologize for asking you to have to deal with this given all of the other challenges of your day. Since 2006 when I took over the coordinator role, we have never canceled an event or postponed it due to rain (although we came close once), and I hope this is not the first year!
Thanks.
Belleville H.S.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept.16, 2021

Berkley Bands | Belleville Review Update 9.16.21

Greetings Students and Families:

Please take the time to review the updated itinerary. Our official performance time next Wednesday is at 7:00 pm. Attached is a map of Bellville H.S. for when you arrive, the official Belleville performance schedule, a flier for the event, and the updated 9.15.21 Berkley H.S. Bands itinerary. As of right now, the students need one more chaperone, or I will have to cancel the trip. Please email me (jonathan.thoman@berkleyschools.org) if you are willing and able to chaperone.

BHS Belleville Band Review Itinerary

Map of Belleville Band Review

2021 Belleville Band Review Performance Schedule

2021 Belleville Band Review Spectator Information

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept.13, 2021

Berkley Bands | Rehearsal Reminder Correction | Tonight @ Hurley 8-9:30 pm

It has come to my attention that I listed two separate rehearsal times. The correct rehearsal time for tonight's rehearsal is 8-9:30 pm at Hurley Field. Leadership is meeting at 7:30 pm. There is also a Berkley Instrumental Booster meeting from 7-8:00 pm in the Berkley High School Band room.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Berkley Bands | Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band Information

Greetings Students and Families:

Jazz Ensemble | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 7:30 am - 8:10 pm

Jazz Lab | Tuesdays, Thursdays from 7:30 am - 8:10 pm

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept.10, 2021

Berkley Bands | Weekly Reminder Sept. 13-17 | Belleville Review Sept. 22

Greetings Students and Family:

I hope you all had a wonderful week. Please take the time to read through the reminders and announcements for next week.

Monday

Band Classes
Evening Rehearsal from 8:00-9:00 pm @ Hurley Field
Berkley Instrumental Booster Meeting from 7:00-8:00 pm in the BHS Band Room (Agenda Attached)

Tuesday

Band Classes

Wednesday

Band Classes
Pep-Band Rehearsal After School

Thursday

No Classes

Friday

Band Classes
Pep-Band @ Ferndale - student led group students should contact a drum major for more information.

28th Annual Belleville High School Band Review
BHS Bands: Marching Band Itinerary

22, 2019 - times may change pending official schedule

Belleville High School has released its information for their annual Belleville Marching Band review, held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. I expect all marching band students to attend this performance. Communicate with Mr. Thomann immediately if you have a conflict. This performance is open to the public, and we encourage all of our marching band families and friends to attend. The spectators in the stands for this performance are very different from that of a football game, very supportive and attentive which will allow the audience to experience the marching band's performance with ease (you will be able to hear the band without a lot of other distractions). The official schedule and performance time for Berkley High School is going to be released soon. Please click on the link below to access the Tentative Itinerary for the day of the event.

Click Here to Access the Tentative Itinerary

***More details will be shared next week.

Berkley Instrumental Boosters Meeting 9/13, 7-9 pm @ BHS

Marching Band Rehearsals and Performances

Rehearsal | Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Football Game | Friday, September 24, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Homecoming/Alumni Football Game | Friday, October 1, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
8th-Grade Band Night Football Game | Friday, October 15, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Marching Band Concert | Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm @ TBD ***DATE CHANGE

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Thomann: jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org.

Have a great weekend!

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept.3, 2021

Berkley Bands | End of the Game Reminders

Greetings Students and Families:

Friendly reminder to students: per our discussion in our marching band class on Thursday morning, the band room will not be accessible after the football game. Mr. Thomann will dismiss the students in Hurley Field stadium at the end of the football game. Students are responsible for taking home all parts of their uniform, including their marching band hat (shako) and their musical instrument and music equipment. Please treat your uniform with respect and be sure to hang it up properly when you get home.

Students will need to bring their instruments and musical equipment to school when we resume classes on Thursday morning of next week.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann via email: jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org.

Go Bears!

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | Sept.2, 2021

Berkley Bands | Friday, 9.3 is Gameday

Greetings Students and Families:

It was great to be in the classroom with the students again, and I am sure all of the students are grateful for the day off of school tomorrow. But more importantly, tomorrow is our first game day of the 2021 season. Today the students and I went over expectations for the game, including uniform expectations and being professional in uniform.

Please be sure to be on time for our practice before the game tomorrow. The band room will be accessible to the students starting at 4 pm. All students need to report to the BHS practice field (a.k.a. "trash lot") no later than 4:50 pm in full uniform so we can begin our rehearsal at 5 pm. Below is the rest of the itinerary. Please email me if you have any questions.

Go Bears!

Friday | Game Day

No School
Football Bame
- 4:50 pm - Students should arrive at the BHS Practice Field so rehearsal can start on time - we must start on time. Students need to report in full uniform.
- 5:00 pm- Rehearsal starts at BHS the night of a home football game.
- 6:15 pm- The band will march along Catalpa to Hurley Field. Parents and family are welcome to gather in front of Anderson Middle School to take pictures and cheer the band on as they arrive at Hurley Field. (And if you arrive at this time, you will get a great parking spot.)
  - Help needed to load/unload the truck with instrument cases, sell 50/50 Raffle tickets or buy your Band Fan Wear.
- 6:45 pm Pre-Game Events
  - Load tunnel
  - Perform Power under bleachers
  - Field Entrance
  - Fight Song/March To the "B"
  - Kick-Cadence/Move to Tunnel
  - Fight Song
  - National Anthem
  - Half Time Show
  - Students have the 3rd quarter off. All students in the marching band need to stay in full uniform. Students are required to be back in the marching band area of the stands before the start of the 4th quarter.
  - Perform in the stands during the 4th quarter.
  - At the end of the game, students will perform the BHS Alma mater. Mr. Thomann will dismiss the marching band after any closing remarks.
  - Students are responsible for all parts of their marching band uniform, instrument, and other music equipment home, after the game. The BHS band room will not be accessible after the game.

Marching Band Uniform/Handbook

The marching band will kick the first football game off in their full marching band uniform. Students will need to arrive at the BHS practice field in full uniform. Review the BHS Marching Band Uniform Handbook for student expectations about wearing the marching band uniform before the game on Friday.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQh_GwsnV7hKfETvW3TB4z2WFTODqBCx8xQx4gV7Elk/edit?usp=sharing

Marching Band Shoes - Update

Many of the shoes arrived today. If you did not receive your shoes, please wear athletic shoes (if you own some that are black or close to black, please wear those).

Berkley Instrumental Boosters Meeting 9/13, 7-9 pm @ BHS

Marching Band Rehearsals and Performances

Football Game | Friday, September 3, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Football Game | Friday, September 24, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Homecoming/Alumni Football Game | Friday, October 1, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
8th-Grade Band Night Football Game | Friday, October 15, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Marching Band Concert | Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm @ TBD ***DATE CHANGE

Support Needed

Happy Summer,
I hope you had a great summer. Below you will find 5 SignUp Genius links to send out in your communications to parents as appropriate for 50/50 Ticket Sale Volunteers for the upcoming season, along with a 50/50 raffle coordinator.
Varsity Football Games
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5050
Marching Band Concert
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50501
School Band Concerts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50502
5th/6th Grade Band Jam
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5th6th
Please include this signup in your communications too. We are looking for a 50/50 Raffle Coordinator. (due to Covid-19, 50/50 raffle tickets are to be purchased and sold at the entrance gate this season)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44ACA729A4F85-50503
Thanks, and looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting
Mike Keenan, Member-at-Large Berkley Instrumental Boosters

Students need to wear their 2021 Marching Band show shirt underneath their marching band uniform jacket. The purpose of wearing their marching band show shirt is for uniformity when the students do not wear their marching band jackets.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 30, 2021

Berkley Bands | Weekly Reminder Aug. 30 - Sept. 3

Dear Students and Families:

I am excited for the students to have their hard work pay off at our first football game of the season. Details for the week are listed below. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Attendance is Crucial

Every student in the marching band must attend rehearsal on Monday night. Because marching band is a curricular class, attendance or lack thereof will impact a student's grade once school is in session. Student attendance may affect the ability of a student to participate in the pre-game and half-time performance.

Please do not view this as a form of punishment. The reality is that when a student misses a marching band rehearsal, they miss information, they miss crucial repetitions in the drill, and as a result, could hurt themselves or someone else when they are marching.

Yes, marching band can be a contact sport. (See the example below.)

Monday

Band Classes
Evening Rehearsal from 8:00-9:30 pm @ Hurley Field

Tuesday

Band Classes

Wednesday

Band Classes

Thursday

Band Classes

Friday | Gameday

No School
Football Bame
- 4:50 pm - Students should arrive at the BHS Practice Field so rehearsal can start on time - we must start on time. Students need to report in full uniform.
- 5:00 pm- Rehearsal starts at BHS the night of a home football game.
- 6:15 pm- The band will march along Catalpa to Hurley Field. Parents and family are welcome to gather in front of Anderson Middle School to take pictures and cheer the band on as they arrive at Hurley Field. (And if you arrive at this time, you will get a great parking spot.)
  - Help needed to load/unload the truck with instrument cases, sell 50/50 Raffle tickets or buy your Band Fan Wear.
- 6:45 pm Pre-Game Events
  - Load tunnel
  - Perform Power under bleachers
  - Field Entrance
  - Fight Song/March To the "B"
  - Kick-Cadence/Move to Tunnel
  - Fight Song
  - National Anthem
  - Half Time Show
  - Students have the 3rd quarter off. All students in the marching band need to stay in full uniform. Students are required to be back in the marching band area of the stands before the start of the 4th quarter.
  - Perform in the stands during the 4th quarter.
  - At the end of the game, students will perform the BHS Alma mater. Mr. Thomann will dismiss the marching band after any closing remarks.
  - Students are responsible for all parts of their marching band uniform, instrument, and other music equipment home, after the game. The BHS band room will not be accessible after the game.

Marching Band Uniform/Handbook

***Students need to wear their 2021 Marching Band show shirt underneath their marching band uniform jacket. The purpose of wearing their marching band show shirt is for uniformity when the students do not wear their marching band jackets.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OQh_GwsnV7hKfETvW3TB4z2WFTODqBCx8xQx4gV7Elk/edit?usp=sharing

Marching Band Shoes

I received information from Orfice LLC that the company that we order the Drillmaster Marching Shoes/manufacturer is currently out of stock. I ask for your patience as we wait for our orders to come in. If you do not receive your marching band shoes before this Friday, please wear athletic shoes (if you own some that are black or close to black, please wear those).

Berkley Instrumental Boosters Meeting 9/13, 7-9 pm @ BHS

Marching Band Rehearsals and Performances

Rehearsal | Monday, August 30, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley
Football Game | Friday, September 3, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Football Game | Friday, September 24, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Homecoming/Alumni Football Game | Friday, October 1, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
8th-Grade Band Night Football Game | Friday, October 15, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Marching Band Concert | Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm @ TBD ***DATE CHANGE

Support Needed

Happy Summer,
I hope you had a great summer. Below you will find 5 SignUp Genius links to send out in your communications to parents as appropriate for 50/50 Ticket Sale Volunteers for the upcoming season, along with a 50/50 raffle coordinator.
Varsity Football Games
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5050
Marching Band Concert
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50501
School Band Concerts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50502
5th/6th Grade Band Jam
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5th6th
Please include this signup in your communications too. We are looking for a 50/50 Raffle Coordinator. (due to Covid-19, 50/50 raffle tickets are to be purchased and sold at the entrance gate this season)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44ACA729A4F85-50503
Thanks, and looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting
Mike Keenan, Member-at-Large Berkley Instrumental Boosters

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 26, 2021

Berkley Bands | Rehearsal Reminder 8.26 | 7-9 pm | BHS Practice Field

Greetings Students and Families:

Friendly reminder that the marching band is rehearsing from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. We finally have access to the BHS practice field across from the BHS pool and BHS main office. The band room will be accessible starting at 6:30 pm. Any student/person who enters the building must wear a mask. Students may walk through the hallway to get to the practice field from the band room.

Students may want to use bug spray before they get on the field.

Marching Band Rehearsals and Performances

Rehearsal | Thursday, August 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Rehearsal | Monday, August 30, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley
Football Game | Friday, September 3, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Football Game | Friday, September 24, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Homecoming/Alumni Football Game | Friday, October 1, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
8th-Grade Band Night Football Game | Friday, October 15, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm-ish @ Hurley Field
Rehearsal | Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Marching Band Concert | Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm @ TBD ***DATE CHANGE

Support Needed

Happy Summer,
I hope you had a great summer. Below you will find 5 SignUp Genius links to send out in your communications to parents as appropriate for 50/50 Ticket Sale Volunteers for the upcoming season, along with a 50/50 raffle coordinator.
Varsity Football Games
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5050
Marching Band Concert
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50501
School Band Concerts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50502
5th/6th Grade Band Jam
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5th6th
Please include this signup in your communications too. We are looking for a 50/50 Raffle Coordinator. (50/50 tickets will only be sold at the entrance gates for this season)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44ACA729A4F85-50503
Thanks, and looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting
Mike Keenan, Member-at-Large Berkley Instrumental Boosters

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 26, 2021

Berkley Bands | Student Schedule Issues

Greetings Students and Families:

I have received some email from students and their families about potential mistakes with students' band schedules. I received my class rosters this morning for the school year, and can confirm that there are many issues and corrections that need to be made. I am working on resolving this with counselors and administration today and tomorrow.

I apologize for this inconvenience and I hope that these schedule changes will be addressed before our students return to school on Monday to attend their first day of classes.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 24, 2021

Berkley Bands | Tonight's Rehearsal is Moved to Hurley Field 7:00-9:00 pm

Hi Everyone,

I have good news! We recently gained access to Hurley Field about ten minutes ago. I know that this is an inconvenience. I am not a fan of changing rehearsals and locations, but we have not been able to get access to a proper football field to rehearse on since band camp. As you know we have a football game on August 3 and this will greatly improve the band's ability to be prepared for the game.

Please check-in with other band members to let them know of the change.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 23, 2021

Greetings Students and Families:

Friendly reminder that we have rehearsal tonight at Hurley Field from 8:00-9:30 pm. If you need to get an instrument from the band room, please pick it up before 7:50 pm to transition to Hurley Field on time.

The band room will not be accessible after rehearsal, so please plan accordingly.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Rehearsal Schedule At-A-Glance

Monday, August 23, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Tuesday, August 24, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Thursday, August 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Monday, August 30, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley
Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field

Support Needed

Happy Summer,
I hope you had a great summer. Below you will find 5 SignUp Genius links to send out in your communications to parents as appropriate for 50/50 Ticket Sale Volunteers for the upcoming season, along with a 50/50 raffle coordinator.
Varsity Football Games
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5050
Marching Band Concert
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50501
School Band Concerts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-50502
5th/6th Grade Band Jam
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b44aca729a4f85-5th6th
Please include this signup in your communications too. We are looking for a 50/50 Raffle Coordinator.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44ACA729A4F85-50503
Thanks, and looking forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting
Mike Keenan, Member-at-Large Berkley Instrumental Boosters

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 21, 2021

Berkley Bands | Freshman Orientation Action Needed| 9th-Graders Can Participate | Rehearsal Calendar

Greetings Students and Families:

I hope everyone is having a great weekend. We have received an invitation from Mr. Meloche, Principal of Berkley H.S., to perform during the Freshman Orientation on Monday, August 23, from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm.

Student Action Needed

Please confirm your availability to perform by clicking on this link and filling out the google form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDbcGO1__wdfJMTEtO4og-PYxnl5Z7reen90NDG5KsvwSP2Q/viewform

9th-Grade Information about Freshman Orientation

All 9th-Grade Marching Band students are invited and encouraged to participate in the performance. 9th-Grade MB students will be excused from the auditorium at 11:30 pm to transition to the band room to warm up with the rest of the marching band.

Timeline

11:15 am | Arrive at BHS Band Room
11:30 am | Warm-up
11:40 am | Practice
- BHS Fight Song
- Alma Mater
- We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man
- Carry On My Wayward Son
11:50 am | Transition to Courtyard
Noon| Perform
- BHS Fight Song
- Alma Mater
- We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man
- Carry On My Wayward Son
- BHS Fight Song
12:10 pm | Eat Lunch - Provided by BHS Principal Mr. Meloche.
12:30 pm | Dismissed

What To Wear

Band Camp Show and Tell Uniform

Marching Band Show Shirt
Khaki (tan) shorts
BLACK socks
Athletic Shoes
***Do your best to get close to the recommended uniform above. Do not go out tonight and buy an item if you don't have it.***
Marching Band Show Shirt

***Students who have not received their 2021 BHS Marching Band shirt can retrieve it from Mr. Thomann before Monday's performance.

Rehearsal Schedule At-A-Glance

Monday, August 23, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Tuesday, August 24, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Thursday, August 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Monday, August 30, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley
Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field

***If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 19, 2021

Berkley Bands | Rehearsal Reminder | 8.19 BHS Football Practice Field Across from BHS 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Greetings Students and Families:

A reminder that we have rehearsal tonight. We will be rehearsing on the football practice field/trash lot. The band room door will be propped open and have access to the hallways and bathrooms again. Anytime you are in the band room or Berkley High School, you must wear a mask, per district guidance.

Please be at the field ready to rehearse at 7:00 pm. We will begin with attendance, objectives, and stretch.

Section Leaders

Please arrive early, if you are available to help prepare the football field.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 18, 2021

Berkley Bands | BHS Freshman Orientation Performance | Aug. 23, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

Greetings Students and Families:

We have received an invitation from Mr. Meloche, Principal of Berkley H.S., to perform during the Freshman Orientation on Monday, August 23, from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm.

Action Needed

Please confirm your availability to perform by clicking on this link and filling out the google form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDbcGO1__wdfJMTEtO4og-PYxnl5Z7reen90NDG5KsvwSP2Q/viewform

Timeline

11:15 am | Arrive at BHS Band Room
11:30 am | Warm-up
11:40 am | Practice
- BHS Fight Song
- Alma Mater
- We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man
- Carry On My Wayward Son
11:50 am | Transition to Courtyard
Noon| Perform
- BHS Fight Song
- Alma Mater
- We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man
- Carry On My Wayward Son
- BHS Fight Song
12:10 pm | Eat Lunch
12:30 pm | Dismissed

What To Wear

Band Camp Show and Tell Uniform

Marching Band Show Shirt
Khaki (tan) shorts
BLACK socks
Athletic Shoes
Marching Band Show Shirt

***Do your best to get close to the recommended uniform above. Do not go out tonight and buy an item if you don't have it.***

***Students who have not received their 2021 BHS Marching Band shirt can retrieve it from Mr. Thomann at Thursday's rehearsal or on Monday's performance.

Rehearsal Schedule At-A-Glance

***There was a typo in my last email yesterday. Thursday's rehearsal is from 7-9:00 pm.

Thursday, August 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Monday, August 23, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Tuesday, August 24, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Thursday, August 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot
Monday, August 30, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley
Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field
Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley Field

***If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 17, 2021

Berkley Bands | Rehearsal Reminder 8.17 @ BHS Courtyard from 7-8:30 pm (Ending Early)

Greetings Students and Families:

I will be dismissing students from rehearsal at 8:30 pm instead of 9:00 pm. The reason for this change is due to a facility issue. I am working to resolve this issue for Thursday's practice to run from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Tonight's rehearsal will be in the BHS courtyard. Students who need to access the band room must enter from the band room emergency exit door. Students are not allowed in the hallway connected to the band room due to another coat of wax that needs to dry.

Please plan to arrive at BHS so we can start rehearsal at 7:00 pm in the courtyard.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 14, 2021

Greetings Students and Families:

I want to take the time to remind everyone that there is a Berkley Bands website housing archived email announcements, forms, BHS band calendar, and other helpful information for the students and their families. Click on the URL below to start exploring.

www.berkleybands.org

Schedule

Attendance at marching band rehearsal is vital. If a conflict occurs, students must submit an Absence Request Form. All rehearsal dates are on the website, i.e., BHS Bands Calendar, Band Camp Packet 21, and the BHS Marching Band 2021 Information Presentation.

If the location of rehearsal changes, e.g., if we gain access to Hurley Field when scheduled to be at the BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot, I will send out an email notifying students and families of the change.

Students are also responsible for transporting their instrument/musical equipment to and from rehearsals. The band room will be accessible to students at least 30 minutes before every marching band rehearsal.

Rehearsal Schedule At-A-Glance

Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot

Thursday, August 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot

Monday, August 23, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

Tuesday, August 24, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot

Thursday, August 26, 7:00 – 9:00 pm @ BHS Practice Field/Trash Lot

Monday, August 30, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

Monday, September 13, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

Monday, September 20, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

Monday, September 27, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

Monday, October 4, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

Monday, October 11, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

Monday, October 18, 8:00 – 9:30 pm @ Hurley

***If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 12, 2021

Quick reminder that there is a marching band rehearsal tonight from 7-9:00 pm. Rehearsal will be held on the BHS football practice field/"Trash Lot".

See you tonight.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 10, 2021

Berkley Bands | Rehearsal Update - Please meet outside of the band room like in the spring

Instead of meeting at the marching band practice field/"trash lot", please meet outside of the band room like we did in the spring. Do not enter the band room unless granted permission from Mr. Thomann.

See you tonight at 7:00 pm.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 9, 2021

Greetings Students, and Families:

Congratulations to all of the students for their hard work and dedication over the past two weeks. The progress and growth are notable, and you, i.e., the students, are setting yourselves up for a great marching band season.

Rehearsal Reminder | Tue. and Thur. 7-9:00 pm

Post-Band Camp Marching band rehearsals this week are on Tuesday, August 10 and 12 from 7-9 pm on the BHS Marching Band practice field (a.k.a. "trash lot") across from the BHS H.S. Main office. Please plan accordingly, and be on time. Section leaders and rank leaders, please plan on being at the field by 6:30 pm to prepare for rehearsal.

Link: Berkley Bands Website Calendar

Uniform Fitting - Thursday, Aug. 12

If you have not been fitted for a uniform yet, please make it a priority to show up at the BHS Band Room on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm to be sized for a uniform. Thank You

Thank You’s

Thank you to Ms. Rachel Bayer and the Berkley Instrumental Board and Boosters for helping and supporting the students over the last two weeks. It was amazing to have the support from the community of Berkley with our Police and Fire Department escorts and the delicious food provided by Veteran owned Mission BBQ.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers who have assisted with uniform fittings, chaperones, evening activities, and snacks.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 5, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I am so proud of the progress and growth that the students have produced over the past four days, and we are looking forward to the community performance tomorrow.

Student Schedule

Friday, August 6 (altered schedule)

Fun Sock Day

Dates: Friday, August 6

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Full Band w/ Instruments
8:30 am - Leadership/Staff Meeting/Field Preperations
9:00 am - Rehearsal Start
10:50 am - Break
11:00 am - Transition to BHS Band Practice Field (a.k.a. "trash lot")
11:10 am - Setup to march to Hurley Stadium with Police Escort, Fire Truck, and BHS Cheer
11:30 am - March to Hurley Stadium (see details below)
Noon - BHS Marching Band performs the Star-Spangled Banner, our National Anthem next to the Food Truck and then Perform Pre-Game, and the 2021 Half-Time Show Carry On, featuring the following music selections.
- We Didn't Start the Fire/Piano Man
- Spinning Wheel
- Carry On My Wayward Son
1:00 pm - Band BBQ

Student Uniform for Tomorrow

Band Camp Show and Tell Uniform – Friday

Marching Band Show Shirt

Khaki (tan) shorts

BLACK socks

Athletic Shoes

***Do your best to get close to the recommended uniform above. Do not go out tonight and buy an item if you don't have it.***

Marching Band Show Shirt

All marching band students will receive a marching band show t-shirt as part of their marching band fee. Students will receive their shirts on Friday morning.

Family/Community Audience Schedule Recommendations

Friday, we end our long week of band camp with the show the students have worked so hard on. This year we are going to showcase the show, the students, and our program. Mr. Thomann will have more details as to how camp will look that day. Parents are welcome to meet at Hurley Field at 11:30 am. This year we ask that you stand in front of Anderson, like on a game day. The students march from the High School to Hurley Field (see below for the exact parade route). When the students arrive at Hurley Field, they will perform the Star-Spangled Banner. We invite family members, friends, and community members to join the marching band in the parking lot for the National Anthem, and then the students will make their way to the field to debut their 2021-22 pre-game performance and the half-time show. After the show, we will have a BBQ and our dessert contest.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Rachel Bayer, B.I.B. President, Rachel.Bayer@berkleyschools.org

Parade Route

A Berkley Police escort, Fire Truck, and BHS Cheer will be joining the marching band to kick off the season as we march to a drum cadence from Catalpa and Coolidge toward Tyler street, where we will enter the Hurley Stadium parking lot.

We encourage all audience members to gather in front of Anderson Middle School and follow the marching band into the stadium.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 4, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

Another productive day. The students were able to review part one of our half-time show, learn the drill to all of part two, and move and play halfway through part two.

Tomorrow night is a special night for the students, as they celebrate each other and hand out paper plate awards. If there is one activity that your students attend this week, I hope it will be tomorrow.

Schedule for Thursday, August 5

Thursday = Super Hero Day

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule, Monday - Thursday

8:30 am - Leadership Meeting
9:00 am - Rehearsal Start
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - Rehearsal
Noon - Lunch (students provide their own lunch)
1:30 pm - Rehearsal
3:00 pm - Break
3:15 pm Rehearsal
4:55 pm - Meeting/Wrap Up
5:00 pm - Dismissed

Evening Activity is Pizza and Paper Plate Awards @ 7 pm in the BHS Courtyard

Thursday is our traditional pizza party & paper plate awards. This by far is one of the best nights for the students. First, we have pizza but then their section leader will present them with an award.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 3, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

Another productive day. The students moved and played all of part one and the transition into part two of our half-time show and began working on music for our 2nd tune, Spinning Wheel by Blood Sweat and Tears.

The students are having a great time at tonight's activity, karaoke, and I hope everyone can make it out for movie night tomorrow.

Schedule for Wednesday, August 4

Wednesday = Beach Day

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule, Monday - Thursday

8:30 am - Leadership Meeting
9:00 am - Rehearsal Start
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - Rehearsal
Noon - Lunch (students provide their own lunch)
1:30 pm - Rehearsal
3:00 pm - Break
3:15 pm Rehearsal
4:55 pm - Meeting/Wrap Up
5:00 pm - Dismissed

Evening Activity is Movie Night @ 7 pm in the BHS Courtyard

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 3, 2021

Berkley Bands | Uniform Fitting Tonight from 5-7:00 pm

Remember that students should be fitted/pickup their marching band uniform in the band room from 5-7:00 pm tonight, Tuesday, August 3 and Wednesday, August.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 2, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

The students had a very productive day. They finished learning their places for pre-game, and we also moved and played the first song of our half-time show. It has been great to meet some of our parents and watch the students having fun playing games and enjoying each other's company at the ice-cream social. Thank you to B.I.B. for supporting this evening's activity.

Schedule for Tuesday, August 3

Tuesday = Section Colors/Section Lunch

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule, Monday - Thursday

8:30 am - Leadership Meeting
9:00 am - Rehearsal Start
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - Rehearsal
Noon - Lunch (students provide their own lunch)
1:30 pm - Rehearsal
3:00 pm - Break
3:15 pm Rehearsal
4:55 pm - Meeting/Wrap Up
5:00 pm - Dismissed

Evening Activity is Karaoke @ 7 pm in the BHS Courtyard

Tuesday is karaoke night. This is always a fun night as the students get to watch their peers showing off their hidden talent of singing and dancing. Every year the students who don’t like karaoke always feel if they don’t sing then they should stay home. This is not the case. We highly encourage everyone to come and support one another.

If you have any questions, please send me an email.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | August 1, 2021

Greetings Students, and Families:

A quick reminder that the students like to have a theme for each day of the week. If a student has a question, I encourage them to reach out to their section leader, rank leader, veteran member, or drum major.

Monday = Wacky Tacky Day
Tuesday = Section Colors/Section Lunch
Wednesday = Beach Day
Thursday = Super Hero Day
Friday = Fun Sock Day

***The section at the end of the week with the most participation will win a prize.

I hope you all get plenty of rest, and I look forward to working with all of you tomorrow.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 30, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

Congratulations to all of the marching band students for a very productive week of rehearsals. I want to thank the Drum Majors, Section Leaders, and Rank Leaders for their focus, enthusiasm, and leadership - you are doing an outstanding job. Kudos to our Sophomores and Freshman for their hard work and eagerness to follow our more experienced students. All of the exercises, instructions, and work is worth it, and I look forward to watching you grow throughout the season.

I encourage everyone to rest up over the weekend and to drink plenty of water to hydrate and prepare for next week when we do two-a-days. I want to remind everyone that rehearsal is 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

***Students are on their own for lunch with no supervision, so please plan accordingly.***

If you have any questions about this email, the schedule, or the marching band, please send me an email: jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org.

Rehearsal Schedule for August 2-6

Monday-Thursday, August 2 - 5

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule, Monday - Thursday

8:30 am - Leadership Meeting
9:00 am - Rehearsal Start
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - Rehearsal
12:00 pm - Lunch (students provide their own lunch)
1:30 pm - Rehearsal
3:00 pm - Break
3:15 pm Rehearsal
4:55 pm - Meeting/Wrap-up
5:00 pm - Dismissed

Friday, August 6 (altered schedule) Details for Friday's schedule will be shared on Monday

Full Band w/ Instruments
9:00 am - Rehearsal Start
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - Rehearsal
12:00 pm - Band Camp Show and Tell Performance and Preview
1:00 pm - Band BBQ

MB Uniform Fitting Nights

All students need to be sized and fitted for a marching band uniform and raincoat on Tuesday, August 3, or Wednesday, August 4 between 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Students who cannot attend on those evenings need to communicate with Mr. Thomann to set up a separate fitting time.

Message from B.I.B. President About Evening Activities

Hello Berkley Band Families,

I am really excited for the 2021-22 marching band season and for our students to connect after band camp next week for all of the activities. Each night we will have a new theme and as much as we highly encourage the students to be part of the activities so the students can have fun off the field, it is not required.

Monday is our ice cream party which will take place in the BHS courtyard. Along with delicious ice cream, we will have yard games for the students/parents to play. We are also going to have a tie-dye station. Each section is going to have a flag that they are going to design and tie-dye tonight. Tuesday morning these flags will be hung at Hurley.

Wednesday we have a movie night. The upperclassman has requested this night to be dedicated to High School Musical. We are going to show High School Musical 3. We are planning on showing this outdoors on an outdoor movie screen so bring a blanket or lawn chair. If the weather is an issue or technology becomes an issue, we will move this indoors to either the theater or the band room.

Thursday is our traditional pizza party & paper plate awards. This by far is one of the best nights for the students. First, we have pizza but then their section leader will present them with an award.

Friday we end our long week of band camp with the show the students have worked so hard on. This year we are going to showcase the show, the students, and our program. Mr. Thomann will have more details as to how camp will look that day. Parents though will meet at Hurley Field at 11:30 am but this year we ask that you stand in front of Anderson as we normally would on game day. The students are going to march from the High School to Hurley Field. Once the students make it to Hurley Field we ask that the family stays in the parking lot as we are going to play the National Anthem to honor all the hero’s and then the students will make their way to the field to debut their 2021-22 marching band show. After the show, we will have a BBQ and our dessert contest.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me @

Rachel.Bayer@berkleyschools.org

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 29, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I want to thank the students for another very productive day. Luckily the rain held off for us this morning, allowing us to run rehearsal as planned outside. Below this email are two messages that share more details regarding evening activities next week. Please review each attached document to stay informed.

I also want to encourage all students to participate in the planned activities as these experiences build friendships and memories.

Evening Activities

Monday, Aug. 2 - Students and Families

Activity: BIB Ran Ice Cream Social/Games/Tie Dye

Location: BHS Band Room/Courtyard

Time: 7 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 3 - Students Only

Activity: Drum Major Ran Karaoke

Location: BHS Band Room/Courtyard

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 4 - Students Only

Activity: Movie Night

Location: BHS Band Room or Auditorium

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday, Aug. 5 - Students and Families

Activity: Pizza/Awards

Location: BHS Band Room/Courtyard

Time: 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Friday, Aug. 6 - Students, Families, Community ***Some Very Exciting News Share About This Event Soon***

Activity: Band Camp Show and Tell and Band BBQ

Location: Hurley Field

Time: 12:00 pm

Rehearsal Report

Congratulations on another productive rehearsal. Today the students

Continued building on the stretching routine
Reviewed and detailed
1. Curl Down/Up (Posture Exercise)
2. Attention
3. Parade rest
4. Instrument carriage
5. Marking time
6. Forward marching
7. ***Introduced combinations of moving and holding
8. Backward marching
9. Percussion introduced crab stepping.
10. Winds introduced slide exercise.
11. 8-5 step size
12. Music Drills/"warm-up" routine
13. We began memorizing music for "We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man."
14. ***Percussion cadences
15. ***Learned how to read a drill chart
16. ***Introduced box drill
17. ***Introduced Flanks, Haces, and Direction Changes

Berkley Bands Website

If you are not aware, Berkley Bands has a website. The website is still being updated from time to time. I have created a new tab labeled Announcements. I will be posting all previous emailed information, like the email you are receiving from me today. on that page.

Pre-Camp

Dates: July 26 - 30

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule

8:30 am - Leadership Meeting/Prepare The Field
9:00 am - Rehearsal Starts
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Rehearsal
12:00 pm - Dismissed

NEW

Due to the pandemic, which essentially resulted in the cancelation of the 2020 marching band season, I want all students to attend the pre-camp marching band rehearsals. This extra rehearsal time will aid the students in bonding as a team while building fundamental skills to ensure student achievement throughout the season.

Conflicts will occur from time to time: it is imperative to communicate all conflicts with Mr. Thomann as soon as you can (please see attendance policy for more details).

To Participate in Rehearsal You Must (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Have a signed Marching Band Permission Slip found on the last page of the Band Camp Information/Registration Form
Have the BHS Band Medical Forms Completed and Insurance Information

Remember to

Bring Sunglass
Wear a hat
Put on sunscreen
Wear light-colored athletic clothing (no jeans)
Wear athletic shoes
Bring your OWN water bottle, no sharing water bottles.
Bring your instruments
Percussion instruments will be at Hurley Field. Please bring a pair of drum sticks of your own - if now you will be able to use school-owned sticks are available.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Have a great day, and see you tomorrow.

Message from B.I.B. President

Hello Berkley Band Families,

I am really excited for the 2021-22 marching band season and for our students to

connect after band camp next week for all of the activities. Each night we will have a new

theme and as much as we highly encourage the students to be part of the activities so the

students can have fun off the field, it is not required.

Monday is our ice cream party which will take place in the BHS courtyard. Along with delicious

ice cream we will have yard games for the students/parents to play. We are also going to have

a tie dye station. Each section is going to have a flag that they are going to design and tie dye

this night. Tuesday morning these flags will be hung at Hurley.

Tuesday is karaoke night. This is always a fun night as the students get to watch their peers

showing off their hidden talent of singing and dancing. Every year the students who don’t like

karaoke always feel if they don’t sing then they should stay home. This is not the case. We

highly encourage everyone to come and support one another.

Wednesday we have movie night. The upper classman have requested this night being

dedicated to High School Musical. We are going to show High School Musical 3. We are

planning on showing this outdoors on an outdoor movie screen so bring a blanket or lawn chair.

If weather is an issue or technology becomes an issue, we will move this indoors to either the

theater or the band room.

Thursday is our traditional pizza party & paper plate awards. This by far is one of the best

nights for the students. First we have pizza but then their section leader will present them with

an award.

Friday we end our long week of band camp with the show the students have worked so hard on.

This year we are going to showcase the show, the students and our program. Mr. Thomann will

have more details as to how camp will look that day. Parents though will meet at Hurley Field at

11:30am but this year we ask that you stand in front of Anderson as we normally would on

game day. The students are going march from the High School to Hurley Field. Once the

students make it to Hurley Field we ask that family stays in the parking lot as we are going to

play the National Anthem to honor all the hero’s and then the students will make the way to the

field to debut their 2021-22 marching band show. After the show we will have a BBQ and our

dessert contest.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me @

Rachel.Bayer@berkleyschools.org

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 29, 2021

Greetings Student and Families:

Should we experience severe weather or rain, the marching band will move indoors at Anderson Middle School and work on music in the Anderson Middle School media center.

Students should bring a cloth/medical mask and their playing mask if they still have them. I will have medical masks for students if someone shows up without one.

If inclement weather occurs, students will be encouraged to communicate with their parents/guardians. For communication assistance, I have set up a REMIND to streamline communication. Subscribe by clicking on this link: https://www.remind.com/join/berkleyma. The REMIND will be used to communicate information that is out of our control, e.g., inclement weather, late arrivals to and from an event due to traffic, etc.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 28, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I am very proud of how the students are progressing, and I am very excited to finish the week strong. I also want to remind everyone that the Berkley Instrumental Boosters (B.I.B.) will be hosting social events for our students in the evenings Monday-Thursday of next week. On Friday, we will be hosting a preview performance for the community of our 2021 Pre-Game, Stand-Tunes, and Half-Time performance. The evening activities Monday through Thursday are highly encouraged but not mandatory. ***More details to come before the end of the week.

Monday, Aug. 2 - Students and Families

Activity: BIB Ran Ice Cream Social/Games/Tie Dye

Location: BHS Band Room/Courtyard

Time: 7 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, Aug. 3 - Students Only

Activity: Drum Major Ran Karaoke

Location: BHS Band Room/Courtyard

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, Aug. 4 - Students Only

Activity: Movie Night

Location: BHS Band Room or Auditorium

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday, Aug. 5 - Students and Families

Activity: Pizza/Awards

Location: BHS Band Room/Courtyard

Time: 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Friday, Aug. 6 - Students, Families, Community ***Some Very Exciting News To Share About This Event Soon***

Activity: Band Camp Show and Tell and Band BBQ

Location: Hurley Field

Time: 12:00 pm

Rehearsal Report

Congratulations on another productive rehearsal. Today the students

Continued building on the stretching routine
Reviewed and detailed
1. Curl Down/Up (Posture Exercise)
2. Attention
3. Parade rest
4. Instrument carriage
5. Marking time
6. Forward marching
7. ***Introduced combinations of moving and holding
8. Backward marching
9. Percussion introduced crab stepping.
10. Winds introduced slide exercise.
11. 8-5 step size
12. Music Drills/"warm-up" routine
13. We began memorizing music for "We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man."
14. ***Percussion cadences

Berkley Bands Website

Pre-Camp

Dates: July 26 - 30

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule

8:30 am - Leadership Meeting/Prepare The Field
9:00 am - Rehearsal Starts
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Rehearsal
12:00 pm - Dismissed

NEW

Conflicts will occur from time to time: it is imperative to communicate all conflicts with Mr. Thomann as soon as you can (please see attendance policy for more details).

To Participate in Rehearsal You Must (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Have a signed Marching Band Permission Slip found on the last page of the Band Camp Information/Registration Form
Have the BHS Band Medical Forms Completed and Insurance Information

Remember to

Bring Sunglass
Wear a hat
Put on sunscreen
Wear light-colored athletic clothing (no jeans)
Wear athletic shoes
Bring your OWN water bottle, no sharing water bottles.
Bring your instruments
Percussion instruments will be at Hurley Field. Please bring a pair of drum sticks of your own - if now you will be able to use school-owned sticks are available.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Have a great day, and see you tomorrow.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 27, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I want to remind everyone that all marching band students need to attend the pre-camp rehearsals this year, Monday-Friday. Pre-Camp. Students need to arrive at Hurley Field 2400 Robina Ave, Berkley, MI 48072 early enough to start rehearsing at 9:00 am. Rehearsal ends at noon. I believe in starting on time and ending on time, and I expect that from the students. If a student uses a school-owned instrument, i.e., percussion equipment, and tubas will be at Hurley Field.

Quick Reminder

Please bring a water bottle (preferably a 1-gallon water bottle), wear lite-athletic clothes (e.g., shorts, t-shirts, athletic shoes), wear sunscreen, and bring sunglasses and a hat. We will be playing our instruments tomorrow. Be sure to bring your instruments, sticks, flip-folders, and lyres.

Rehearsal Report

Congratulations on another productive rehearsal. Today the students

Continued building on the stretching routine
Reviewed and detailed
1. Curl Down/Up (Posture Exercise)
2. Attention
3. Parade rest
4. Instrument carriage
5. Marking time
6. Forward marching
7. Backward marching
8. Percussion introduced crab stepping.
9. Winds introduced slide exercise.
10. 8-5 step size
11. Music Drills/"warm-up" routine
12. We began memorizing music for "We Didn't Start The Fire/Piano Man."

Berkley Bands Website

If you are not aware, Berkley Bands has its own website. The website is still being updated from time to time. I have created a new tab labeled Announcements. I will be posting all previous emailed information, like the email you are receiving from me today. on that page.

Pre-Camp

Dates: July 26 - 30

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule

8:30 am - Leadership Meeting/Prepare The Field
9:00 am - Rehearsal Starts
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Rehearsal
12:00 pm - Dismissed

NEW

Conflicts will occur from time to time: it is imperative to communicate all conflicts with Mr. Thomann as soon as you can (please see attendance policy for more details).

To Participate in Rehearsal You Must (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Have a signed Marching Band Permission Slip found on the last page of the Band Camp Information/Registration Form
Have the BHS Band Medical Forms Completed and Insurance Information

Remember to

Bring Sunglass
Wear a hat
Put on sunscreen
Wear light-colored athletic clothing (no jeans)
Wear athletic shoes
Bring your OWN water bottle, no sharing water bottles.
Bring your instruments
Percussion instruments will be at Hurley Field. Please bring a pair of drum sticks of your own - if now you will be able to use school-owned sticks are available.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Have a great day, and see you tomorrow.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 26, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

It was so great to see all of the students today. I am very proud of the work the students displayed throughout rehearsal.

Quick reminders for tomorrow. Please bring a water bottle (preferably a 1-gallon water bottle), wear lite-athletic clothes (e.g., shorts, t-shirts, athletic shoes), wear sunscreen, and bring sunglasses and a hat. We will be playing our instruments tomorrow. Be sure to bring your instruments, sticks, flip-folders, and lyres.

Pre-Camp

Dates: July 26 - 30

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule

****CORRECTION ***

***8:30 am - Leadership (Rank Leaders, Section Leaders, Drum Major) Meeting/Prepare The Field***
9:00 am - Rehearsal Starts
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Rehearsal
12:00 pm - Dismissed

NEW

Conflicts will occur from time to time: it is imperative to communicate all conflicts with Mr. Thomann as soon as you can (please see attendance policy for more details).

To Participate in Rehearsal You Must (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Have a signed Marching Band Permission Slip found on the last page of the Band Camp Information/Registration Form
Have the BHS Band Medical Forms Completed and Insurance Information

Remember to

Bring Sunglass
Wear a hat
Put on sunscreen
Wear light-colored athletic clothing (no jeans)
Wear athletic shoes
Bring your OWN water bottle, no sharing water bottles.
Bring your instruments
Percussion instruments will be at Hurley Field. Please bring a pair of drum sticks of your own - if now you will be able to use school-owned sticks are available.

Recommended Rehearsal Materials - From the Berkley H.S. Marching Band Packet

These materials may be purchased wherever you would like, and do not have to be a certain brand or color (with the exception of the black towel). For accessibility, links have been provided to assist in locating each item.

1-Gallon Water Bottle

This must be a one-gallon jug. We have found that a half-gallon jug is not sufficient for outside rehearsals in the sun. It is recommended that the student’s name is written on the bottle as well. These can be found at local sporting goods stores or online.

Music Binder with Page Protectors

Students are recommended to use a zip-up binder in the event that it rains. Sheet protectors are required to hold the music in place. It is recommended to use “anti-glare” sheet protectors so that music is still readable while rehearsing outside.

Flip Folders and Lyres - Students are encouraged to memorize their music for pregame and halftime. Students may use flip folders and lyres if they need to. Students are encouraged to use flip folders and lyres in the stands. ***If you have questions about flip folders and lyres please contact Mr. Thomann.

Pencils

All students are required to have pencils at every rehearsal. It does not matter if they are mechanical or not.

Other:

Hat and Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Athletic Clothes - Students must be able to perform physical activities. (No Jeans)
- Avoid dark clothing
Athletic Shoes - Students should wear athletic shoes to perform physical activities in.
Woodwinds - 2-3 Reeds at all times
Brass - Valve Oil
Percussion - Sticks and Mallets

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Have a great day, and see you tomorrow.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 24, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

Pre-Camp

Dates: July 26 - 30

Location: Hurley Field/Anderson Middle School

Daily Schedule

7:00 am - Drum Major/Section Leadership Report Time
8:00 am - Leadership Meeting/Prepare The Field
9:00 am - Rehearsal Starts ALL STUDENTS
10:30 am - Break
10:45 am - Rehearsal
12:00 pm - Dismissed

NEW

Conflicts will occur from time to time: it is imperative to communicate all conflicts with Mr. Thomann as soon as you can (please see attendance policy for more details).

To Participate in Rehearsal You Must

Have a signed Marching Band Permission Slip found on the last page of the Band Camp Information/Registration Form
Have the BHS Band Medical Forms Completed and Insurance Information

Remember to

Bring Sunglass
Wear a hat
Put on sunscreen
Wear light-colored athletic clothing (no jeans)
Wear athletic shoes
Bring your OWN water bottle, no sharing water bottles
Bring your instruments
Percussion instruments will be at Hurley Field. Please bring a pair of drum sticks of your own - if now you will be able to use school-owned sticks are available.

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July19, 2021

Greetings Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I hope your summer is going well. I am sending a friendly reminder that the Berkley H.S. Marching Band will resume rehearsal/practices this Tuesday, July 20, at BHS in the band room from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Students should plan on rehearsing outside.

Attendance Procedure

Attending all rehearsals is vital for our team [Band] to be successful. However, conflicts will occur from time to time. To improve communication and student safety, please submit an absence request by clicking on the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmlq6FJqSjzvHSUv8rnKUAz8GEAwMSYRxV8p5Xl3WXzS4gtQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Ice Cream Social Donations, Message From B.I.B.

Below is a message from the Berkley Instrumental Booster President, Rachel Bayer. For questions about the Ice Cream Social please contact Rachel Bayer: rachel.bayer@berkleyschools.org.

The ice cream social is a chance for students and parents to laugh and get to know each other on a more personal level. I am hoping this year that we can be more intentional on the upper-class students taking in new students under their wings. I’m also hoping parents who are involved and know each other will be more intentional with new parents.
We need donations for the actual ice cream. I’m still working on how to keep the ice cream frozen but in past years parents have donated the ice cream for this event.
The Ice Cream Social is taking place on Monday, August 2 at BHS in the Courtyard.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44ACA729A4F85-icecream

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July17, 2021

Greetings Parent/Guardian Volunteers:

You are receiving this message because you indicated on the Berkley Marching Band Information and Intent Form that you want to receive information to support the students of the BHS Marching Band by volunteering your time and talents.

Volunteer Release Form Form

Before any parent/guardian can volunteer and interact with any student at BHS, you must submit a background check through the BERKLEY SCHOOLS VOLUNTEER RELEASE FORM by clicking on this link.

https://www.berkleyschools.org/downloads/parents/volunteer_form_-_compliant_-_2017.pdf

Please complete the form, and email a completed form as a PDF attachment to Mr. Sandoval (christopher.sandoval@berkleyschools.org).

SignUpGenius

The following link/SignUpGenius provides the list of all of the volunteer needs most pressing for the marching band this season.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DABA723A3FA7-berkley

Questions

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Thomann. (jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org)

Mr. Thomann

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | July 9, 2021

Greetings Students and Families:

Calendar Update

Unfortunately, I need to cancel the June 13 rehearsal. Please attend the July 20 rehearsal from 7:00-9:00 pm. Rehearsal will take place at Berkley High School in the parking lot next to the band room.

Student Information/Marching Band Registration Needed

It is crucial that everyone, even returning members complete this form and hit the submit button. Berkley Marching Band Information and Intent Form

Rehearsal Schedule

Music Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, July 13 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Band Camp Rehearsals - Hurley Field

BHS MB Pre-Camp
- July 26 – 30, 2021 | 9:00 am-Noon | Leadership Meeting at 8 am
BHS MB Band Camp
- August 2 – 6, 2021 9:00 am -5:00 pm | Leadership Meeting at 8:30 am

Post Camp Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside/Practice Field

Tuesday, August 10 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 12 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 26 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Berkley Bands Website Link

https://www.berkleybands.org/

Marching Band Informational Video Presentation

https://youtu.be/K1hOQMl3SQk

Link to Google Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gAefJ62Ozapo5gdxhcjhm2yKc1LBw7RTI3mOhFwVsDg/edit?usp=sharing

Marching Band 2021 Forms - Pertinent Information

Berkley Marching Band Information and Intent Form

Marching Band Packet 2021/Permission Slip

BHS MB21 Medical Form

BHS Marching Band Request for Absence Form

B.I.B. Volunteer Signup - WE NEED YOUR HELP

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | June29, 2021

Greetings Students and Families:

I hope you are all having a great summer. I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks and wanted to send out a calendar change and to remind everyone to take the time to fill out the Berkley Marching Band Information and Intent Form that also serves as a registration form. It is crucial that everyone, even returning members complete this form and hit the submit button.

Who received this email?

A: If you received this email, it means you are a student that has either attended a spring marching band rehearsal or already enrolled in marching band next fall.

Who did not receive this email?

A: Parents and Legal Guardians of students who have not completed the Berkley Marching Band Information and Intent Form, complete the form to be added to my email list.

Calendar Update

SmartMusic

We are going to use SmartMusic for the class BHS Marching Band 2021! SmartMusic is an online practice and assessment application and will allow students to access their music for marching band online.

To access the application, click the link below and follow the steps for joining the class and creating your account. For reference, the class code for BHS Marching Band 2021 is NTNHE-GPUFN.

https://admin.smartmusic.com/join?classCode=NTNHE-GPUFN

Rehearsal Schedule

Music Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, July 13 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm Cancelled
Tuesday, July 20 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Band Camp Rehearsals - Hurley Field

BHS MB Pre-Camp
- July 26 – 30, 2021 | 9:00 am-Noon | Leadership Meeting at 8 am
BHS MB Band Camp
- August 2 – 6, 2021 9:00 am -5:00 pm | Leadership Meeting at 8:30 am

Post Camp Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside/Practice Field

Tuesday, August 10 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 12 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 26 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Berkley Bands Website Link

https://www.berkleybands.org/

Marching Band Informational Video Presentation

https://youtu.be/K1hOQMl3SQk

Link to Google Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gAefJ62Ozapo5gdxhcjhm2yKc1LBw7RTI3mOhFwVsDg/edit?usp=sharing

Marching Band 2021 Forms - Pertinent Information

Berkley Marching Band Information and Intent Form

Marching Band Packet 2021/Permission Slip

BHS MB21 Medical Form

BHS Marching Band Request for Absence Form

B.I.B. Volunteer Signup - WE NEED YOUR HELP

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | JUNE 7, 2021

Dear Students and Families:

Congratulations on the completion of a very challenging school year to navigate. Join the marching band. I highly encourage you to stop by our last spring rehearsal tomorrow night, June 8, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Marching band is a great way to meet new people and make lasting friendships. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Thomann (jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org).

Rehearsal Schedule

Spring Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, June 8 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Music Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, July 13 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Band Camp Rehearsals - Hurley Field

BHS MB Pre-Camp
- July 26 – 30, 2021 | 9:00 am-Noon | Leadership Meeting at 8 am
BHS MB Band Camp
- August 2 – 6, 2021 9:00 am -5:00 pm | Leadership Meeting at 8:30 am

Post Camp Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside/Practice Field

Tuesday, August 10 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 12 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 26 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Berkley Bands Website Link

https://www.berkleybands.org/

Marching Band Video Presentation

https://youtu.be/K1hOQMl3SQk

Link to Google Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gAefJ62Ozapo5gdxhcjhm2yKc1LBw7RTI3mOhFwVsDg/edit?usp=sharing

Marching Band 2021 Forms - Pertinent Information

Berkley Marching Band Information and Intent Form

Marching Band Packet 2021/Permission Slip

BHS MB21 Medical Form

BHS Marching Band Request for Absence Form

B.I.B. Volunteer Signup - WE NEED YOUR HELP

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | JUNE 6, 2021

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:

I am excited to announce that we will be gearing up for a more "normal" 2021-2022 marching band season and school year. Please take the time to explore the information about the upcoming marching band season by clicking on the video and links in the forms section below. If you have any questions about the documents, guidelines, or other concerns, please contact Mr. Thomann (jonathan.thomann@berkleyschools.org).

There is still time to join the marching band.

Marching band is fun and a great way to meet and make long-lasting friendships. There is still time to enroll in marching band for the upcoming schooling. Contact Mr. Thomann if you need assistance changing your schedule.

Rehearsal Schedule

Spring Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, June 1 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday, June 8 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Music Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, July 13 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Band Camp Rehearsals - Hurley Field

BHS MB Pre-Camp
- July 26 – 30, 2021 | 9:00 am-Noon | Leadership Meeting at 8 am
BHS MB Band Camp
- August 2 – 6, 2021 9:00 am -5:00 pm | Leadership Meeting at 8:30 am

Post Camp Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside/Practice Field

Tuesday, August 10 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 12 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 26 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Berkley Bands Website Link

https://www.berkleybands.org/

Marching Band Video Presentation

https://youtu.be/K1hOQMl3SQk

Link to Google Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gAefJ62Ozapo5gdxhcjhm2yKc1LBw7RTI3mOhFwVsDg/edit?usp=sharing

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | JUNE 1, 2021

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:

There is still time to join the marching band.

Rehearsal Schedule

Spring Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, June 1 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Tuesday, June 8 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Music Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside

Tuesday, July 13 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 20 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Band Camp Rehearsals - Hurley Field

BHS MB Pre-Camp
- July 26 – 30, 2021 | 9:00 am-Noon | Leadership Meeting at 8 am
BHS MB Band Camp
- August 2 – 6, 2021 9:00 am -5:00 pm | Leadership Meeting at 8:30 am

Post Camp Rehearsals - BHS Band Room/Outside/Practice Field

Tuesday, August 10 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 12 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 17 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, August 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 26 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Berkley Bands Website Link

https://www.berkleybands.org/

Marching Band Video Presentation

https://youtu.be/K1hOQMl3SQk

Marching Band Google Slides Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gAefJ62Ozapo5gdxhcjhm2yKc1LBw7RTI3mOhFwVsDg/edit?usp=sharing

EMAIL | 21 Jun 2022

Parade Uniform Change

51st Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

***Change***

Marching Band Music

DCI Group Ticket Update

Upcoming Events

EMAIL | 17 Jun 2022

General Update

Berkley Bands is Proud to Announce

The 2022 Berkley High School

Marching Band Show

New Email Campaign

Spring Marching Band Rehearsal Wrap-Up

28 Jun. | Parade Rehearsal @ BHS | 9-11 am

51st Huntington Woods 4th of July Parade

Marching Band Music

DCI Group Ticket Update

Upcoming Events

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 10 Jun

2022

Berkley Bands | Upcoming Rehearsals | DCI Show | 4th of July Parade

13 JUN, MON - All Students

28 Jun. | Parade Rehearsal | 9:00 am - 11:00 am

28 Jun. | DCI Show @ Ford Field in Detroit | 8:30 pm

Quick Links

4 Jul. | 4th of July Huntington Woods Parade

Marching Band Registration

Absence Request Form

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 8 Jun

2022

Berkley Bands | Important Final Graduation Notes

Final Graduation Details

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 3 Jun

2022

Berkley Bands | 2 Chaperones Needed for Graduation

Berkley Bands | Marching Band Info Meeting | Graduation

6 - June | Mandatory Marching Band Information

9 June | Graduation Ceremony

Berkley Bands | Senior Band Rehearsal

Details

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 27 May 2022

Berkley Bands | MB Update | Mandatory Meeting | Graduation

Seeking People with Skills

31 Jun | Marching Band Uniform Return

31 MAY, TUE - All Students

6 JUN, MON - Mandatory Meetings

9 June | Graduation Ceremony

13 JUN, MON - All Students

28 JUN, TUE - Parade Rehearsal/DCI Show (Tentative)

4 JUL, MON

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 26 May 2022

Berkley Bands | 9-11th Grade Marching Band Uniform Return

Marching Band Uniform - Instructions

Marching Band Hat

Marching Band Raincoat

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 20 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Update - Marching Band, Graduation and More!

Spring Marching Band Rehearsals

24 MAY, TUE - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

31 MAY, TUE - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

6 JUN, MON - Mandatory Meetings

13 JUN, MON - All Students, i.e., Returning and New Members

Marching Band Registration

Field Trip

New Email System

Alumni Registration

9 June | Graduation Ceremony

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 17 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Congratulations and Thank You | No Jazz Ensemble Tomorrow

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 17 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Concert Indoors in BHS Auditorium

Greetings Students and Famlies:

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 14May 2022

Berkley Bands | Students Vote for Senior Awards

EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE | 13 May 2022

Berkley Bands | Senior Marching Band Uniform Return

Marching Band Uniform - Instructions

Marching Band Hat

Marching Band Raincoat

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