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Special
Invitations!!
Ballard High School Band
Freshmen & New Member
Orientation & Meetings
Also, don't miss these Invitations below:
Join: BHS Colorguard
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 |
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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. |
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| Thursday,
May 8 2008 in the
BHS Band Room at 6:00 pm |
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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. |
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| Thursday,
May 15, 2008 in the
BHS Band Room at 6:00 pm |
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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! |
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| Sunday, May 18, 2008 in the BHS Band Room
at 3:00 pm |
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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. |
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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.
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Invitation to Join: BHS Colorguard
Invitation to Join: BHS Percussion
Come Join
The Sport of The Arts
The Ballard HS Colorguard
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Ballard HS
Percussion ... and Invitation to
March with the BEST!!!
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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
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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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Announcements
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CHECK YOUR CHARMS SITE
DAILY
https://www.charmsmusic.com
Ballard Band Parents and
Students:
Access your student account information,
the BHS Band Calendar, and so much more on line.
Enter "ballardbandboosters"
in the Parent/Student login area.
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To get set up and obtain your student ID,
please contact Linda
Hill.
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BALLARD
BAND BOOSTER
PARENT/STUDENT MEETING
Reserve
the Second Tuesday of each
month as your time to connect with
the Ballard Band and your band family!
Get up-to-date band news and information on upcoming events.
Get
involved, support your band student, and
have
fun!
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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
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BALLARD
HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING
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