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Louisville, Kentucky

 

     
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Ballard High School Band
Freshmen & New Member
Orientation & Meetings



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Join: BHS Percussion



Ballard High School Band
Freshmen & New Member Orientation:


On behalf of our Ballard High School Band students and parents, you are cordially invited to attend a special informational meeting for all prospective band students and their parents.  We look forward to meeting with you in the band room to share and discuss the great and exciting experiences we have planned for you in 2008-2009 and beyond.

Be prepared to hear about the many wonderful performance opportunities offered at Ballard, like Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, Color Guard Flags, Solo and Ensemble, All-County Band, All-State Band, Spring Trips and much more.

We'll have several outstanding student leaders and parent on hand to answer any questions you may have about your possible involvement in the Ballard Band.  Be prepared to meet lots of new people, have a great time, and learn about the many amazing opportunities we have in store for you next year.


The Orientation meetings are scheduled for the following dates:

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in the BHS Band Room at 7:00 pm
- An informal meeting setting where there will be a presentation about what exciting opportunities will be afforded to students next year.  Students and parents will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and meet parents and students currently in the program.   Refreshments provided.
Thursday, May 8 2008 in the BHS Band Room at 6:00 pm
- This will be a special event where, following the meeting, students and parents will get the opportunity to attend the jazz band and percussion ensemble's "Monsters of Rock" concert in the Sandy Allen Fine Arts Center here on campus.   Dinner will be provided at the meeting.  Come for the informational meeting and stay for the face-melting performances by the percussion ensemble and "De Las Calles of Ballard High.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 in the BHS Band Room at 6:00 pm
- This is another special event where after the meeting is over, students and parents will get the opportunity to attend the Spring Concert in the Sandy Allen Fine Arts Center.   Dinner will be provided again at this meeting.  There will be performance by the Ballard High School Wind Symphony.  BHS saxophone ensembles, the Kammerer Middle School Concert Band, KMS saxophone ensemble, and a BHS/KMS mass band combining to play "Encanto' by Robert Smith!
Sunday, May 18, 2008 in the BHS Band Room at 3:00 pm
- This is the last opportunity to meet with the band directors, parents and students and ask any questions you may have before our June 9-11 marching band music camp.  Refreshments will be provided.

We can't wait for you to join us for a special orientation meeting on any of the above dates at Ballard.  Only attending one of the meetings is necessary.  You won't want to miss this!

Musically yours,


Mr. Charles B. Stewart
Director of Bands
Ballard High School


Mr. Jay Matheney
Assistant Director of Bands
Ballard High School


Directions to Ballard High School and Band Room:  From I-64, go EAST on Watterson Expressway (I-264).  Proceed cast on the Watterson Expressway to the Brownsboro Road Exit 22.  Turn right at the end of the exit ramp, and proceed to the intersection with KY 22.  Turn right onto KY 22 and proceed to its intersection with Herr Lane.  (You'll see the school on the corner of Brownsboro Road and Herr Lane).  Turn right onto Herr Lane by the gas station.  Next, turn left into the school driveway.     The band room is located behind door #30, upstairs, in room E252.  Please call the band room @485-8964 if you need additional assistance.

For a more detailed and specific directions go to Map Ballard High School Area
   6000 Brownsboro Rd Louisville, KY 40222






Invitation to Join: BHS Colorguard
Invitation to Join: BHS Percussion



Come Join
The Sport of The Arts 
The Ballard HS Colorguard
Ballard HS
Percussion ... and Invitation to
March with the BEST!!!
WHAT:  The BHS colorguard is growing & is in need of your help.

If you want to make new friends & learn to dance & spin flags this is for you.

WHERE:  In the BHS band room.

WEAR:  Gym clothes or anything you can comfortably move in (NO jeans please!)

WHEN: Training sessions are May 5, 7, 8 & 9 from 3-5 pm with membership decisions made at the end of the May 9th training session.



Please call 485-8964 or email us at smbart04@louisville.edu for more info
WHAT:  The Ballard High School percussion section is looking for new recruits to join the band in 2008-09.  If you like to play great music, meet people, & learn from the best of the best we have a place for you.

WHERE:  In the BHS Band Room

GEAR:  Bring sticks and mallets if you have them.

WHEN:  Training is on May 14, 19, & 21 from 3-5 pm with membership decisions made at the end of the May 21st session.


Please call 485-8964 or email us at charles.stewart@jefferson.kyschools.us
for more information.


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If you have any questions or concerns, contact
Charles B. Stewart, Director of Bands,
at Charles.Stewart@Jefferson.kyschools.us
or (502) 485-8964.


Website last updated 04/28/08

BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND ROCKS!

  Charles B. Stewart,
Director of Bands
 



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