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PINNED: BAND MOM VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP LINKS FOR 2025 MARCHING BAND SEASON
Band/Orchestra Camp Supplies: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAC2FA1FCCE9-57259137-2025
Band/Orchestra Camp volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAC2FA1FCCE9-57259145-2025
Band/Orchestra Camp Lunch Delivery volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAC2FA1FCCE9-57530432-band
Wednesday Night Rehearsal volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAC2FA1FCCE9-57259157-2025
Saturday Rehearsal volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAC2FA1FCCE9-57259146-2025
Veterans Day/November Friday Night Rehearsal volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAC2FA1FCCE9-57259155-2025
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BULLETIN FOR JULY 14, 2025
Currently, we have most of our students registered for camp (Band/Color Guard Required, Orchestra HIGHLY encouraged) however some are still missing. We need to lock in a number for food so if you have not registered yet, please do so ASAP. Ms. Kutzner will also be accepting payment on the mornings of camp starting.
For those not aware, WE'RE GOING TO HAWAII Spring Break 2026. Please fill out the Interest Form WHETHER YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND OR NOT. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or Mr. Crist (Hawaii expert).
We had a huge success on our first day of cleaning instruments at our fundraiser! We did ~180 instruments! Thank you to those that came out. Let's keep it going all week!
SPEAKING OF INSTRUMENTS! Instrument check-outs for marching band members begin on Monday, July 21st. Mr. Crist be at the band room from 3:00 to 6:00 PM to take any additional students who need loaners for the season ahead.
Pictures from the July 4th Parade can be found here: https://www.brettalanphotography.com/Clients/MCHS
Here are the key updates and events for the week of July 14–18, 2025.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday- Friday, July 14-18
Bertrand's Cleaning Fundraiser
First shift starts @9am -12:30pm — Second shift starts @1pm- 4:30pm
Bertrand's Music and Repair — In San Marcos Sign up HERE
Come join us and earn some funds for our Music Foundation by cleaning Brass, Woodwind, and String instruments. No experience necessary to help. Parents/siblings may also help.
Wednesday- Friday, July 16-18/ July 23- 25
Percussion Camps Start
Times on calendar
Mt. Carmel High School
Camps are mandatory for Percussion and Guard
Wednesday- Thursday, July 16-17/ July 23- 24/ July 30- 31
Guard Camps Start
Times on calendar
Mt. Carmel High School
Camps are mandatory for Percussion and Guard
Friday, August 1
Leadership and NEW students meeting
Leadership meets 9am-12pm — ALL NEW Members of Band 10am-12pm (Bring workout clothes/shoes/water bottle/sunscreen/hat)
Mt. Carmel High School
Camps are mandatory
Saturday, August 2
Camp Kickoff Meeting Seminar
All Students 2:00 to 4:00 PM — Student Leadership continues 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Mt. Carmel High School
Monday-Friday, August 4-8
Band Camp Starts
8am-5pm (Performance on Friday 5:30pm)
Mt. Carmel High School
Mandatory for all Marching Band and Color Guard students
Tuesday-Friday, August 5-8
Orchestra Camp Starts
10:30am-3pm (Performance on Friday 5:30pm)
Mt. Carmel High School
Highly encouraged for all Orchestra students
Wednesday, August 6
Mandatory All Parent Meeting
6pm-7:30pm
Mt. Carmel High School
Mandatory for ALL parents
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need your help with our fundraiser THIS week, we currently have NO ONE signed up for Wednesday, July 16
We could use help with Camp. Reach out to Gretchen Swanson with any questions at bandmoms@mchsmusic.org
We are looking for a grant writer, if anyone has experience with this, we would love your expertise to benefit our students. If interested, please email communications@mchsmusic.org
We are looking for a fundraising chair who can help Mr. Fierro lead these fundraisers. If interested, please email communications@mchsmusic.org
Your support helps create unforgettable experiences for our students!
SUMMER MUSIC CLEANING FUNDRAISER AT BERTRAND's MUSIC [7/14 - 7/18]
Next week we will be having our annual summer cleaning fundraiser (Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18) at Bertrand's Music and Repair Store 1570 Cherokee St., San Marcos, CA 92078. If you have not yet signed up, please do so ASAP.
Each shift is 3.5 hours, which can count for both community service AND work experience. The first shift starts at 9am and goes to 12:30pm. The second shift starts at 1pm and ends around 4:30pm. Here's the Calendar for more additional information.
No experience needed! Anyone can help (parents, younger siblings, future Sundevils). I have had students who now work at Bertrand's because of their experience working the fundraiser.
This fundraiser is important for several reasons:
It is easy money for our program. We have potential to make a couple of thousand dollars on this fundraiser.
Our community music shop, Bertrand's, has been nothing short of miraculous to our music community. These folks go above and beyond for music education. I believe in helping our community help us.
2025 RANCHO BERNARDO SPIRIT OF THE 4th PARADE INFORMATION
4th of July Parade
What: Rancho Bernardo Spirit of The 4th Parade
When: Friday, July 4, 2025
The call time is 2:00 PM at the Rancho Bernardo Post Office parking lot located on Lomica Drive (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJDHL3UbPAeSGSSF8)
The parade will commence at 3:30 PM and is expected to conclude around 4:30/5:00 PM
Mt Carmel is the first marching band in the parade
Students should wear the Class B uniform: red polo, black shorts, white socks, white shoes, and any instrumental needs ready to go.
Before your arrival, remember to apply sunscreen and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Make sure to bring your instrument.
Parents, please drop off your student and find a parking spot to support and cheer on the MC band.
2:00 PM Arrive @ Rancho Bernardo USPS (Post Office) on Lomica Drive (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJDHL3UbPAeSGSSF8)
2:30 PM Stretches, tune, warm up
2:50 PM Hydrate
3:05 PM Assemble onto parade route - Lomica Dr.
3:15 PM Last call & final check (hydrate)
3:30 PM Parade step off
4:15 PM Regroup at USPS starting point - debrief, hydrate, load instruments
4:30 PM Dismissed & released to parent/guardians
NOTES: *** (TRANSPORTATION IS PRIVATE VEHICLES - DROP OFF & PICK UP) ***
PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME - ROAD CLOSURES WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR PARADE
Link to Mr. Crist's itinerary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RjklNdgWsDoYvdZiIEvBreXCku8RlUu5/view?usp=sharing
Below are maps of the route.
JUNE 13, 2025 - INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SUMMER ACTIVITIES
June 17-19
Color Guard Camp
June 23-25
Percussion Mini Camp
June 28
Marching Band and Color Guard 4th of July Rehearsal
10:00 am - 1:00 MC Parking lot
Mandatory for all students in town. We have to set the marching order for our performance on the 4th of July.
July 2-3
Color Guard Workshop
July 4
Spirit of the 4th of July Parade performance
The band will perform in the 4th of July Parade. Call time will be around 2PM. The parade starts at 3:30PM. They should end by 5PM. Please email music assistant Bcrist@powayusd.com if you have any questions.
AUGUST 1
NEW MEMBERS/LEADERSHIP
AUGUST 2
ALL STUDENTS CAMP SEMINAR
AUGUST 4-8
BAND CAMP
AUGUST 5-8
ORCHESTRA CAMP
Volunteer Opportunities
We need your help for our Bertrand's Cleaning Fundraiser — July 14-18
Monday-Friday TWO Shifts 9am-12:30pm / 1pm-4:30pm
Bertrand's Music and Repair 1570 Cherokee St. San Marcos, CA 92078
If you're available to help, Sign up HERE!
Email music assistant Bcrist@powayusd.com if you have any questions.
Your support helps create unforgettable experiences for our students!
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