Jul 245 min read

Hitting the Streets!

Updated: Aug 6

Band camp is in full swing, and all roads lead to exciting things! The hallway outside the band room is full of spirit thanks to some hard-working parents, practices are covered by numerous volunteers, meals and snacks are coordinated by section parents, props are taking shape thanks to the amazing prop union, and many people are working behind the scenes to make band camp run smoothly for the students and staff. The village that comes together to support our students always has me in awe. THANK YOU to all of you for helping us move down the road to success this season!

For those with only a few spare moments, information highlights can be found in the Marching Band Quick Info section. The rest of the newsletter is packed with helpful info, upcoming dates, and pictures of some of the amazing kids that have been working hard this week! DISCLAIMER: Mr. Thornbury's e-mails always have the most recent information.

Marching Band Quick Info

Thursday "Rite of Summer" Thursday night's band camp activity is one not to be missed by students! It is one of the most impactful moments of the season and a tradition that really brings the group together. The Rite of Summer is an activity for students and by students. It is a time for seniors to share what marching has meant to them and to ignite a fire for the upcoming season. It is impossible to predict exactly when this rite will end, and students are encouraged to not be on their phones (so they may not respond to your texts). The ending time is fluid, so please be patient as your kids get to experience this amazing tradition. I hear the raffle is off to a fantastic start and will be selling tickets while we wait!
9:00 AM start Friday for band camp! Students get an extra hour to sleep in Friday morning.
Summer Uniforms will be needed FRIDAY. Students will wear the summer uniform at the Back to School Bash. Please make sure your student can locate all three parts (shirt, shorts, hat)!
Drill Camp continues! Each day has a themed dress-up day and some have evening activities. Please see full calendar on our marching page! There are still many volunteer slots available for practices.
Spirit Store is open!!! See below for more information.
Shoe and Glove orders: Shoe and glove orders are IN!! They should come home with your student today!
Fees - invoices sent out! See update/info below from our treasurer.
Social Media - Join our FB parent group! Ask your section parent for information on joining the BAND App!
Volunteer - August rehearsal dates are now available! Check out our Volunteer page with Sign Up Genius Links! Be sure to check back often to discover how you can meet the volunteer hour requirement.

Upcoming Dates

July 22nd - 25th - Band Camp (8am-5pm w/evening activities; 2pm-9pm guard)
July 26th - Band Camp and Back to School Bash 9am-7pm
July 29th - Band Camp (2pm-9pm)
August 10th - Camp Day 8am-5pm
August 17th - Camp Day 8am-5pm
August 23rd - Football Game
September 21st - Black and Gold Invitational - MARK YOU CALENDARS!

Spirit Store

The 2024 Spirit Store is open for business! Please note the closing date...no late orders can be accepted. All Marching Millers receive a short-sleeved show shirt compliments of the Band Boosters. Any other show "gear" will need to be purchased. Many parents order show shirts to wear to competitions. There will be a second spirit store shortly after the first in case you miss this one. Store closes on July 28th at midnight. Order pick-up at the end of rehearsal on August 15th. Click to see the store!

Some veteran tips:

Winds students are required to wear white at Thursday stadium rehearsals. The spirit store has tank tops, white T's and white sweatshirts to keep your student comfortable throughout the season!
Duffel bags are great for competition days. There is a special compartment for shoes to catch those annoying "turf turds". Add your student's name to the outside of the bag to make them easy to tell apart.
Many marching members display yard signs throughout the marching season; they can be used year after year!
Clear bags are required at Lucas Oil Stadium. Our BOA Super Regional and Grand Nationals are both held there. Check out the store for a Marching Millers version! l,

$$$ Fee Information From Your Friendly Neighborhood Band Treasurer $$$

**Check your emails for invoice reminders from Noblesville Band Boosters.**

PAY SCHEDULE:

$300 Deposit -- DUE June 15th, 2024. This is now PAST DUE

$250 Fee -- DUE July 1st, 2024 This is now PAST DUE

$250 Fee -- DUE Aug 1st, 2024

$200 Fee -- DUE Sept. 1st, 2024

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1. ACH payment directly through Quickbooks. Follow instruction on invoice.

2. Cash or Check made out to Noblesville Band Boosters. Put payment in envelope with student name & turn it in to Mr. Thornbury or Mr. Crossley.

3. Venmo @NoblesvilleBandBoosters. Please enter the student name in the memo area. (Verification # is 3018 if needed.)

4. Credit Card -- Option available by request. A 4% transaction fee will be added to the invoice balance. Email treasurer@noblesvilleband.org to request this.

5. Student Fundraiser Funds -- Email treasurer@noblesvilleband.org to check on available balance for your student.

Financial Assistance can be requested by emailing treasurer@noblesvilleband.org.

Note that all past season fees need to be settled to request assistance in the current season.

Questions?

Jacky Doke, Treasurer - treasurer@noblesvilleband.org

50/50 Raffle Information

Band Fam, it's growing! The 50/50 Raffle is already over $6500. You can help us sell more tickets! Parents can check out tickets at practice and sell, or you can buy at any of our upcoming events. Check out the SignUp Genius to see where we will be and to get your volunteer hours! We have got this, Millers!

Questions: raffle@noblesvilleband.org

Volunteer Reminders

Reminder that working with students (volunteering, feeding sections during meals, etc….) requires you to have a level 3

background check on file with Noblesville Schools. Link to apply can be found at the top of our volunteer page. The boosters are providing blue and orange lanyards (pictured) for those who have an approved background check on file. You should wear this lanyard anytime you are volunteering or working with students! Thank you so much to those of you who picked up your lanyards at our parent social! For those who did not, and have an approved background check… your lanyard can be found in the volunteer supply hallway until the band room is open. They will move to the uniform closet once school begins (inside gate 30). If you were recently approved, please forward your approval email to volunteers@noblesvilleband.org and we will make you a lanyard! We do not get notifications about new approvals. Approval email will come from: info@safevisitorsolutions.com

Black & Gold Volunteer Requirement

Mark you calendars! Black and Gold is September 21st! It is a HUGE fundraiser for our program, and we need your help! Each family is required to volunteer four hours at Black & Gold. If there is a reason you cannot volunteer that day, please contact Kim Eshbaugh at volunteers@noblesvilleband.org by August 21st.

BAND CAMP OUTTAKES!

Thanks to everyone that has donated popsicles! It is a popular part of camp! Special thanks to our Duchess of Popsicles Melinda Scholl for supplying popsicles for most of our camp! We love our band family village!