Plainfield High School Band Boosters

At Tuesday’s Band Boosters meeting, Brian Martin, Suzanne Mohamed, Bob Parrott, Toby Shutters, and Mrs. Copeland were elected to two-year terms as class representatives. They join Lori Bloomer, Kenny Thompson, Randi Brinker, and Gail Bloom on our board. Their first action was to elect officers. Suzanne will continue as president, Brian will be vice president, Randi will continue as treasurer, and Bob will step up as secretary. Thanks to Dane Morrison for serving as Nominating Committee chair!

DRUMLINE TO COMPETE AT MOUNT VERNON SATURDAY

Come cheer on the PHS Winter Drumline & Guard Saturday as they compete in the IPA contest at Mt. Vernon High School near Fortville (just east of the Geist area). Doors will open at 2 p.m. and our class begins at 6:35. Admission should be around $5. The schedule is as follows:

12:00 Rehearsal

3:00 Load truck bus & bring a snack to eat on bus

4:00 Depart for Mt. Vernon.

5:00 Arrive

5:30 Unload

6:35 Equipment Warm-up

6:55 Transit

7:05 Stage

7:15 PERFORMANCE

7:30 Change after performance and eat at contest site

9:30 Awards

10:00 Depart

11:00 Arrive Plainfield

Students should eat and drink well before and after contest. They are responsible for their own conditioning, equipment and uniform. Chaperons are in charge and can expect complete cooperation from students!

Getting to Mount Vernon (approximately 50 minutes): Take I-70 east all the way across Indianapolis to the Mt. Comfort Road exit (#96). Go north (left) on Mt. Comfort Road for about 7 miles to Indiana 67/U.S. 36. Go east (right) for about 1/4 mile until you come to Indiana 234. Go east (right) on 234 to the school.

COME SEE OUR “OTHER” BAND

As our drumline, guard and jazz band strut their stuff this winter season, eight band members are sharing their talents with the Belles et Beaux as orchestra members during swing choir competitions. Some of the members are even switching to different instruments for the occasion and stepping up to the challenge with style! The group made it to finals at Ben Davis on February 11 placing 6th out of 16 and will give it another try on February 25 at Lawrence Central. Good luck to all our talented band members this competition season!

WE STILL HAVE SOME TRASH BAGS

Sales forms are on the Fund Raising page or else you can just make a list on any piece of paper. Contact either Randi Brinker (979-0860) or Bill Bloom (839-4806) with your orders. Orders are prepaid and checks should be made out to PHS Band Boosters.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Mark your calendar with these upcoming dates!

Sat., Feb. 25 Drumline at Mt. Vernon; Belles et Beaux at Lawrence Central

Sat., Feb. 25 State solo/ensemble

Mon., Feb. 27 Drumline rehearsal

Wed., Mar. 1 Drumline rehearsal

Sat., Mar. 4 Drumline at Greenfield

Mon., Mar 6 Drumline rehearsal

Wed., Mar. 8 Drumline rehearsal

Sat., Mar. 11 IPA State Prelimns at Avon

Mon., Mar 13 Drumline rehearsal

Wed., Mar. 15 Drumline rehearsal

Sat., Mar. 18 Drumline at Franklin Central

Mon., Mar 20 Drumline rehearsal

Tues., Mar. 21 Band Boosters meeting

Wed., Mar. 22 Drumline rehearsal

Sat., Mar. 25 IPA State Finals at Ben Davis

Mon., Mar 27 Drumline rehearsal

Wed., Mar. 29 Drumline rehearsal

Fri., Mar. 31 Spring break starts!

PHS BAND BOOSTER BLAST

Scott Flood, editor – send submissions to blast@sfwriting.com

Tom Travis, publisher – to unsubscribe, send request to TTravis@PlainfieldBands.org

Brad Roberts, band director – broberts@plainfield.k12.in.us

Dates, times, places, and everything else are subject to change!