Dear YHS Band Families,

I wanted to say hello to new and returning BandAides families as we ease into our summer and prepare for the 2008-2009 band season. I am the new president of the York Falcon BandAides and I wanted to take this opportunity to make sure that everyone is aware of communications that have gone home and of upcoming events.

First of all, the band newsletter has been mailed and contains important dates for rehearsals and band camp.  As you are aware (or have heard, if you are a new band member) the first challenge of the 2008-2009 school year is marching band season.  Here's a recap:

--Sectional rehearsals have been scheduled by Mr. Purvis for July 29th and July 31st from 6-8 pm for winds, percussion and colorguard
--A percussion and colorguard camp is scheduled for August 12th through August 15th from 9am - 4pm
--Sectional rehearsals are scheduled for August 12th and August 14th from 6-8 pm for winds
--BAND CAMP (the first week) begins at 8am and runs until 5pm from August 18th through August 22nd
Attendance is required by all band members for band camp
--The annual "made it through the first week of band camp" pool party will be held Friday evening on August 22nd, location TBA
--BAND CAMP (the second week) runs from 3-9pm for August 25th through August 28th  Attendance is required by all band members for band camp
--There is band practice on the first day of school, September 2nd, from 6-9 pm and additional after school rehearsals will be established by Mr. Purvis at the end of band camp. These dates can all be found in the York Falcon Band newsletter that was recently mailed home and also on the website, www.falconbandaides.com.
If you have not received a newsletter please let me know and we will check our records for contact information.

Secondly, Bingo is our primary fundraiser and requires volunteers to man the sessions year-round.  Summer is a good opportunity for students to earn "points" by working bingo to defray the expenses for travel throughout the band season. Questions about bingo can be directed to Lee Noble, our bingo manager, at .

Third, I would like to thank Lee Noble for his time and talents as the 2007-2008 president of the BandAides.  His are big shoes to fill and I am sure that I will rely on his expertise as we move into this exciting new school year.

I hope that everyone has a restful summer. I look forward to seeing everyone when we return for 2008-2009!

Betty Lasris