Coming Up This Week:
Thursday 12/1 - WP Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm
Friday 12/2 - KIS Winter Band & Orchestra Concert @ PAC, 6:45pm
Saturday 12/3 - MB Children’s Electric Parade 4:00pm
Monday 12/5 - Percussion Ensemble Practice 3:20-6:15pm
Tuesday 12/6- WP Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm, CG Rehearsal @ KIS 5:30-9:00PM, Fundraising Committee Mtg 7pm
Wednesday 12/7- WP Rehearsal 3:30-6:00pm
Thursday 12/8 - WP Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm, CG Rehearsal @ KIS 5:30-9:00PM
Saturday 12/10- WS/SB/CB/SO/CO/JB/CG “Sounds of the Season” Concert @ PAC, 7:00pm, FMCMEA Auditions
Next Week(s):
Tuesday 12/13- WP Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm, CG Rehearsal @ KIS 5:30-9:00PM
Wednesday 12/14- JB Faculty Breakfast 7:00AM, WP Rehearsal 3:30-6:00pm
Thursday 12/15 - WP Rehearsal 6:00-9:00pm, CG Rehearsal @ KIS 5:30-9:00PM
Concert Credit / Service Hours
Just a friendly reminder that Concert Credit and Service Hours are due soon. If you or your student has not yet completed these, ask any director for suggestions on how to complete these. Full details on each of these requirements are available in the handbook. Forms are available outside the Band Office or online at http://cloviswest.cwaim.org/forms-grading-expectations
Kastner Instrumental Music Concert December 2nd, 6:45PM
The Kastner Intermediate Instrumental Music Winter Concert will be on Friday December 2nd at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall (PAC). We encourage you to come out and show your support for our future Golden Eagles!
We still need a few more volunteers to help serve refreshments for this event. Sign up at: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=clovwhsb&v=5643639 (If needed, the school code is “CWAIM”, then click the “Volunteers” menu)
‘Sounds of the Season’ Tickets Now on Sale!
Tickets for the annual ‘Sounds of the Season’ concert are now available for purchase at http://cloviswest.cwaim.org/store . This festive tradition is one of the biggest events of the year for CW Instrumental Music and will feature performances by the CW Bands, Orchestra, & Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are expected to sell out, so don’t wait! Purchase yours today!
‘Sounds of the Season’ Auction Items
Please save the date for our annual Sounds of the Season concert on Saturday, December 10. We will be soliciting donations of items and desserts for the silent auction. If you'd like to help, please “volunteer” to bring items here: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=clovwhsb&v=5657638 (If needed, the school code is “CWAIM”, then click the “Volunteers” menu). If you have any questions about auction items, please contact Jennifer McDougal at jenmcdougal@sbcglobal.net.
Additionally, we still need a few more Student volunteers to help receive and prepare the auction items prior to this event. This is a great way for students to fulfill the obligation for the “Service Hours” assignment. Sign up at: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/volunteerR.asp?s=clovwhsb&v=5657636 (If needed, the school code is “CWAIM”, then click the “Volunteers” menu)
Save the Date! Adult Fundraiser Event: Saturday March 4, 2023
We have a special adult event planned for Saturday, March 4. Please mark your calendar for a fun evening at Ft. Washington Country Club. More details to follow soon!
Fundraising Committee Meeting (open to all) Tuesday 12/6 7pm
Our fundraising committee will be meeting on Tuesday 12/6 at 7pm. A big topic of discussion will be the above mentioned March 4th event, but we have some big things to plan and fundraise for. If you are interested in helping to lower the cost burden of our students and families face please plan to attend.
CWAIM Store
You can now purchase T-shirts and other apparel online at http://cloviswest.cwaim.org/store! Show your support for CW Instrumental Music!
CWAIM Handbook
Our 2022-2023 handbook is available online by visiting bit.ly/CWAIMHandbook2022. Please visit this link and read up on our policies and procedures. Students were provided a signature form last week, but if you didn’t receive it you may download a digital copy by visiting this link or printing the attached file. If you need a hard copy of either of these please have your student ask in class. Thanks!
Amazon Wishlist
Our Wish List is back and we need your help! We will update this list periodically with things that the program needs and can use. If you see an item that you would like to purchase for the program, please do! After the order is placed, it will be automatically shipped to Clovis West and will be put straight to good use improving the music experience for our students! We have recently added many items. We do want to give a big thank you to all the families who have supported us already by purchasing items on our list!
Please view our wish list at http://a.co/0Ydb9Dd
CWAIM Wishlist
In addition to the Amazon wish list above, we have a shared list of other items we intend to purchase in the future. If you would like to support us by purchasing an instrument or other item best not purchased through amazon, please check our list at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A_wv1mhzLOeS9KhnGLv-MZQ3lJgsBFuYsEEtlNs0Lvg/edit?usp=sharing
CB: Concert Band • CG: Colorguard • CO: Chamber Orchestra • JB: Jazz Band • MB: Marching Band • WP: Winter Percussion • SO: String Orchestra • SB: Symphonic Band • WS: Wind Symphony