PARENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

PINNED: BAND MOM VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP LINKS FOR 2025 MARCHING BAND SEASON

Veterans Day/November Friday Night Rehearsal volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549AEAC2FA1FCCE9-57259155-2025

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BULLETIN FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18, 2025

It's been a great start to the school year! Thank you to EVERYONE who was able to help during our Wednesday Evening and First Saturday Rehearsal! We're so grateful for our MC Band Family.

Here are some accounts you can follow if you're on social media (Please ALWAYS refer to the Google Calendar for accurate dates/times)

Band, Orchestra and Guards parents FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/439877640489743/

Instagram run by Brett for the program/foundation https://www.instagram.com/mtcarmelmusic

Student run:

Marching Sundevils IG account (band and guards primarily) https://www.instagram.com/mchs.marchingsundevils

MC orchestra IG https://www.instagram.com/mchs_orchestra

FINALLY I want to mention our "Fundraiser at Round Table Pizza Wednesday". Be sure to mention MC Band and Color Guard when you order! Please see the flyer below!

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

Mondays

Percussion Rehearsal —

All percussion students 5pm-8pm

Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room and/or Sundevil Stadium

Have instruments, Binders, Water bottles, etc. (Wear red)

Tuesdays

Guard Rehearsal — All guard students, 2:24pm-6pm

Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room and/or in front of PAC

Have all equipment

Wednesdays

Wednesday Night Rehearsal — students report at the field AT 6pm ("to be early is to be on time")

All band and guard students 6pm-9:15pm

Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room and/or Sundevil Stadium

Have instruments, Binders, Water bottles, etc. (Wear red)

Friday, August 22

Pep Rally (WEAR RED!!!) — During 2nd period

All band and guard students will report to the band room 10 min before 1st period is over to grab music, instrument, equipment, and head immediately to gym for Pep Rally during 2nd period

Saturday, August 23

Saturday Rehearsal

All Students 8:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Mt. Carmel High School Sundevil Stadium

Have instruments, Binders, Water bottles, Sunscreen, etc. (wear red)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, August 26

Back to School Night

At the end of Back To School Night there will be a General Meeting of the Foundation

Friday, August 29

First Football Game Performance — Casual Uniform (Red polo, black shorts, white shoes, white socks)

All band and guard students KEEP EYES on the calendar for itineraries and call times!

Saturday, September 6

Mattress Sale Fundraiser!!!

ALL students report for your shift times. We will have Google sign-ups coming out soon.

FOUNDATION BOARD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We're looking for someone to take on the Merchandise Chair position for this school year. This person would handle generic program merch, like program t-shirts, hats, etc. We haven't had an active merch program beyond our tournament in a bit, so you'd have some latitude to work within. Please reach out to Gretchen Swanson (bandmoms@mchsmusic.org) if you're interested in this position!

We are looking for the Fundraising Chair who can help Mr. Fierro lead fundraisers. If interested, please email communications@mchsmusic.org

Brett is looking for some help running video at football game halftime and tournaments. If you're interested, please reach out to him at brett@brettalanphotography.com. If you have your own small video camera that takes an SD card that will be a plus.

A MESSAGE FOR BAND DADS!

If you want to receive Band Dad messages from Scott & Walter regarding upcoming opportunities, please reach out to banddads@mchsmusic.org

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BULLETIN FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 11, 2025

Pictures from Band Camp are now online here: https://www.brettalanphotography.com/Clients/MCHS

If you missed the recent Foundation Meeting held on Wednesday, August 6th here are links to the slides and info that was presented
Parent Info Meeting #1 slides (pt1): http://bit.ly/4ozpkws
Parent Info Meeting #1 slides (pt2): http://bit.ly/45FhxWh

Hawaii Invitational Music Festival: http://bit.ly/4mvemGg

THIS WEEKS EVENTS

Wednesday, August 13

First day of school!!! Welcome back SUNDEVILS!!!
First Wednesday Night Rehearsal — students report at the field AT 6pm ("to be early is to be on time")
All band and guard students 6pm-9:15pm
Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room and/or Sundevil Stadium
Have instruments, Binders, Water bottles, etc. (Wear red)

Thursday, August 14

MCMF Executive board meeting
Only MCMF Executive Board Members 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room

Saturday, August 16

Our First Saturday Rehearsal (This rehearsal will be shortened due to it being the first week)
All Students 8:00am to11:00 AM
Where: Mt. Carmel High School Sundevil Stadium
Have instruments, Binders, Water bottles, Sunscreen, etc. (wear red)

FOUNDATION BOARD VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We're looking for someone to take on the Merchandise Chair position for this school year. This person would handle generic program merch, like program t-shirts, hats, etc. We haven't had an active merch program beyond our tournament in a bit, so you'd have some latitude to work within. Please reach out to Gretchen Swanson (bandmoms@mchsmusic.org) if you're interested in this position!
We are looking for the Fundraising Chair who can help Mr. Fierro lead fundraisers. If interested, please email communications@mchsmusic.org

A MESSAGE FOR BAND DADS!

If you want to receive Band Dad messages from Scott & Walter regarding upcoming opportunities, please reach out to banddads@mchsmusic.org

Band Camp Friday Performance & Potluck Dinner - FRIDAY, August 8, 2025

On the Friday evening of Band/Orchestra Camp week, there is traditionally a concert to highlight what the kids in the Marching Band, Color Guard, and Orchestra have been working on during the week, followed by a potluck dinner. You're probably wondering at this point "what food should I bring for the potluck?" Here is the plan:

We are asking for the following groups to bring dishes as indicated:

Brass Instruments & Orchestra - Side Dishes
Woodwinds (Flutes, Clarinets, Saxes) - Entrées
Battery & Color Guard -Desserts
Front Ensemble (the Pit) - Salads

Performances will be starting at 5:30 PM; followed by the Potluck Dinner starting around 6:30 PM

Please remember to bring:

Your favorite non-alcoholic beverage
Chairs or blankets to sit on

Please bring all food items toward the back of campus (lunch/cafeteria area) with enough time to complete setup.

If you want to pick up your student(s) prior to joining us, please have them confirm times with their section leaders.

Lastly, as we all look forward to our students performing, the band may perform pieces that are still works in progress. PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY VIDEOS FROM FRIDAY'S PERFORMANCE OR ANY OF OUR REHEARSALS ON SOCIAL MEDIA! The music and choreography are specifically composed and written for our school. It is not public domain. Additionally, during the competitive marching season, schools will always seek ways to get a head start on the competition and ways to improve their own performance.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BULLETIN FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 31, 2025

Friday, August 1

Leadership and NEW students meeting
Leadership meets 9am-10am in the Band Room

ALL NEW Members of Band plus Leadership 10am-12pm in Sundevil Stadium. New Members be sure to meet at Sundevil Stadium at 10:00am (Bring workout clothes/shoes/water bottle/sunscreen/hat)

***Orchestra students will have a short tour/bonding event after our leadership meeting for new members (starting @10am in the Band Room.)

Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room and/or Sundevil Stadium depending on if you're Band or Orchestra (see above).

Saturday, August 2

Camp Kickoff Meeting Seminar
All Students 2:00 to 4:00 PM — Student Leadership continues 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room

Monday-Friday, August 4-8

Band Camp Starts
8am-5pm (Performance on Friday 5:30pm)
Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room, Sundevil Stadium, LunchQuad
NOTE: 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)
Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room
NOTE: Highly encouraged for all Orchestra students so please try to attend. It will be highly beneficial.

Wednesday, August 6

Mandatory All Parent Meeting 6pm-7:30pm

Where: Mt. Carmel High School Band Room

NOTE: Mandatory for ALL parents

Friday, August 8

Band, Orchestra, Color Guard, Percussion Concert

5:30 pm Concert in the Covered Lunch Quad Area / Stage

6:30 pm Potluck Dinner in the Covered Lunch Quad Area

Where: Mt. Carmel High School Covered Lunch Quad Area / Stage

NOTE: A list of what certain sections bring to the potluck will be sent later

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BULLETIN FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 21, 2025

Thank you so much for the huge success of our Bertrand's Fundraiser. Our students/parents/volunteers cleaned over 500 instruments and made our program ~$2400! We hope to continue this great relationship with our local vendor and music community.

TODAY — Monday, July 21st. Mr. Crist is 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 21–25, 2025.

This week's events

Wednesday- Friday, July 23- 25

Percussion Camps
Times on calendar
Mt. Carmel High School
Camps are mandatory for Percussion and Guard

Wednesday- Thursday, July 23- 24/ July 30- 31

Guard Camps
Times on calendar
Mt. Carmel High School
Camps are mandatory for Percussion and Guard

Wednesday, July 23

Tournament Meeting
6pm - 7pm
Mt. Carmel High School
Recurring meeting - in person or via Zoom
Topic: Tournament of Bands meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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Meeting ID: 757 0934 8261

UPCOMING EVENTS —

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 could use help with Camp. Reach out to Gretchen Swanson with any questions at bandmoms@mchsmusic.org

We are looking for a fundraising chair who can help Mr. Fierro lead fundraisers. If interested, please email communications@mchsmusic.org

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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