West York vs. Northeastern

Let's Go Bulldogs!

Game Day details:

When: Friday, October 26th - AWAY

Who:  Northeastern

Time:  7 PM

Rehearsal: 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Dinner/Dress/Load: 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Bus Departs: 5:15 PM
Perform at Halftime

Annual Citrus Sale

If you have not received the information regarding our annual Citrus Sale you should be receiving it this week at the latest. We have done this sale for several years and it has been very successful. The sale is going on now through November 13th when the orders and money are due. No late orders can be accepted so please have everything into your band director by November 13th. Orders will be picked up on December 6th. If you can assist with the sorting, please let us know. If you have any questions, your contact is Barb Berger at 792.5150 or baberger_34@comcast.net.

Homecoming Game Details - WY vs. Dover

Game Day details:

When: Friday, October 12th - HOMECOMING
Who: Dover
Time: 7 PM
Rehearsal: 3:15 - 4:45 PM
Dinner Break/Dress: 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Line Up: 6 PM
Homecoming Program: 6:30 PM

Homecoming Details

It's Homecoming Time! Next week is our homecoming game. Wednesday is the Pep Parade and Pep Rally and Thursday is rehearsal. Here is the schedule:

Wednesday, October 10 - Pep Parade and Pep Rally
Time: 5:30 PM

Thursday, October 11 - Rehearsal
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

West York vs. Susquehannock

The Bulldogs are on a roll!

Here are the details for Friday's game:

Game Day details:
When: Friday, October 5th
Who: Susquehannock
Time: 7 PM
Rehearsal: 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Dinner Break/Dress/Load: 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Bus Departs: 5:15 PM
Perform Halftime

Red Lion Spectacular

We hope you will be able to join us for the Red Lion Spectacular on Saturday evening at 7 PM.  It is a wonderful event that highlights the talents of the young musicians throughout the county.  It truly is "spectacular".  Here are the details for the event:

When:  Saturday, September 29th
Time: 7 PM
Where:  Red Lion High School Stadium
School Opens: 5:15 PM
Bus Departs:  6:00 PM
Perform:  TBA

Please be on time so the bus can depart promptly at 6 PM.

West York vs. William Penn

Game Day details:

When: Friday, September 28th

Who:  William Penn

Time:  7 PM

Rehearsal: 3:15 - 4:15 PM

Dinner Break/Dress/Load: 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Bus Departs:  5:30 PM

Perform Halftime

Here is some additional information about parking for the game this week at Small's Field.  Since the York Revolution will be home on Friday night, parking may be a bit of a problem.  Roger, the Athletic Director, has spoken to the Revolution with concerns that our parents will be forced to pay to park in the Small's Athletic Complex lot.  He informed us that there will be plenty of parking on William Penn's practice field and next to their tennis courts.  If you are parking in this lot, please notify the attendants that you are there to see the football game and they will not charge you. Also, as each fan enters, they will go through a metal detector which may slow down the entry.  Please plan accordingly.

West York vs. Red Lion - Band Night!

We're excited about having the Middle and Elementary School Band students join us for Band Day on Friday!

We hope you will be able to join us at the game to encourage our young musicians.

Game Day details:

When: Friday, September 21st
Who: Red Lion
Time: 7 PM
Rehearsal: 3:15 - 4:30 PM
Dinner Break (provided by Band Booster Club): 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Dress: 5:45 PM
Line Up: 6:00 PM
Perform Pre-game with Middle School: 6:30 PM

Crobtoberfest - Saturday, October 6

Please join us for a day of scrapbooking fun...and to support a good cause! Croptoberfest is scheduled for Saturday, October 6 from 9AM-6PM at the West York High School Cafeteria. The proceeds benefit the West York Instrumental Music Boosters Club! The cost is $40 per person for the day.

Your day will include 9 hours of Scrapbooking as well as a gift for coming, door prize drawings, a make 'n take border opportunity, ideas galore and lunch and a drink!

Bring your photos and croppin' stuff, a spill proof mug or cup, and your camera!

The band will benefit from your registration and all orders placed with us prior to or during this event. Contact Sherri at www.mycmsite.com/sherridennis or Becky at www.mycmsite.com/beckytallman.

Musical Instruments Needed!

Please help us spread the word!!! Due to an overwhelming response from our students to join the WY Band Programs, we are in critical need of more instruments of all types. We are looking for gently used instruments in good playing condition. If you, or someone you know has an instrument they would like to donate, please consider bringing it to the game on Band Night which is this Friday, September 21st. Instruments can be brought to the concession stand or dropped off to the Band Directors at any of the schools. For addtional information or to donate, please contact Barb at baberger_34@comcast.net.

WY Band Booster - Membership Enrollment

The West York Instrumental Music Booster Club plays an important part in your child's band experience through moral and financial support of all areas of the band program. Membership is open to anyone (not just parents/guardians) interested in the progress and development of the band programs starting with elementary school and continuing through middle school and high school! Member names will appear in the high school spring concert yearbook. Contribution levels begin at $5. If you are interested in making a contribution, please contact Sandy at bulldogsband@yahoo.com to get a copy of the form!

The KidStuff Book Sale is in full swing! The books have been distributed. They are $25 each. You can take orders for additional books (even from out of state) and we will fill the orders as they arrive. For questions, please contact Jessica Oakhem at jessoakhem@yahoo.com

This week we are at home for the game. Here are the details:

When: Friday, September 14th
Who: Spring Grove
Time: 7 PM
Rehearsal: 3:15 - 4:45 PM
Dinner Break/Dress: 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Line Up: 6 PM
Perform Pre-game: 6:35 PM

Go Get 'em Bulldogs!

PARENTS - We need your help! We had an awesome week last week in the concessions but we need ALL parents to volunteer for at least one game. It takes many people in the concession stand to make this possible. It's our largest fundraiser and it benefits ALL band members! During the Friday games, we need LOTS of help. We rely on parents to assist in the concession stands from early Friday afternoon until about 11 PM at night when everything is cleaned up. Please check your calendar so you can assist during one of our remaining home games. Contact Donna Nalbone to volunteer for at least one of the games. We have a great time and it's all for the band. Call Donna at 891.1417 or email her at shiekeeper@gmail.com. The sign-up sheets will be in the concession stand on Wednesday and Friday.

In addition, we are still asking for donations of the following vending sized packages of candy:

Skittles
Swedish Fish
Sour Patch Kids
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

These are our best sellers. They are sold in a 24 or 36 count box at BJs. If you don't have a membership to BJs but would like to make a donation, we can help you. Or, you can even buy a BJs gift card so we can use it toward the purchase of the candy. It's important that we are consistent with what we buy.

We are also in need of paper plates, foil sheets, sandwich and gallon sized zipper baggies as well as Duncan Hines Brownie Mix (also sold at BJs). If you can donate any of the above items or have questions, please contact Donna Nalbone. We appreciate your support.

First Home Game vs. Dallastown

This week is our first home game. Here are the details:

When: Friday, September 7th
Who: Dallastown
Time: 7 PM
Rehearsal: 3:15 - 4:45 PM
Dinner Break/Dress: 4:45 - 5:45 PM
Line Up: 6 PM
Perform Pre-game: 6:35 PM

Parents - We need your help! It's time to start preparing for our largest fundraiser - concessions! During the Friday games, we need LOTS of help. Please make sure you have signed up to volunteer. We rely on parents to assist in the concession stands from early Friday afternoon until about 11 PM at night when everything is cleaned up. We need people throughout the evening. Please check your calendar and contact Donna Nalbone to volunteer for at least one of the games. We are asking all parents to volunteer for at least one shift in the concession stand. We have a great time and it's all for the band. The sign-up sheets will be in the concession stand on Thursday and Friday.

In addition, we are still asking for donations of the following vending sized packages of candy:

Skittles
Swedish Fish
Sour Patch Kids
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

These are our best sellers. They are sold in a 24 or 36 count box at BJs. If you don't have a membership to BJs but would like to make a donation, we can help you. Or, you can even buy a BJs gift card so we can use it toward the purchase of the candy. It's important that we are consistent with what we buy.

We are also in need of paper plates, foil sheets, sandwich and gallon sized zipper baggies as well as Duncan Hines Brownie Mix (also sold at BJs). If you can donate any of the above items or have questions, please contact Donna Nalbone. We appreciate your support.

First Game of 2012!

The first WYHS Football game of 2012 is this Friday, August 31st at Central High School. It is hard to believe that the football season is starting! Come out to the game and support the team and band. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM and the WYHS Marching band will perform at Halftime. Hope to see you there!

Band Members - There will be rehearsal from 3:15-4:15 PM followed by dinner/dress/load from 4:15-5:15. The bus will depart the school at 5:30.

KidStuff Book Sale and Sandwich Sale!

The KidStuff Book Sale will kick off next week! KidStuff Books will be given out the week of September 4th. They are $25 each. You can take orders for additional books (even from out of state) and we will fill the orders as they arrive. More details will follow.


And...

Our first sandwich sale is going on now through Thursday, September 20th. Order forms were sent via email. Please start taking orders now and return the tally sheet to the mailbox in the band room no later than September 20th. Each student will earn $.75 per sandwich sold in their student account. Sandwich pickup is Thursday, October 4th from 4-6:30 PM in the middle school cafeteria. We will need help separating the sandwiches. If you are available, please include your information on the bottom of the tally sheet or call Sue Brindle at 764.6758 or email szqbrindle@comcast.net.

Spaghetti Dinner & Field Show Preview

Save the Date & Spread the Word!

West York Band Boosters is holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, August 30th from 4:30-6:30 at the West York High School Cafeteria. Come and enjoy dinner and then head down to the field for a sneak-peak of our 2012-2013 show! Tickets are $8 each or 2 for $15 (kids 5 and under are free). Band Members and Teachers are $5 each. You can order the tickets from any band member or by calling Sandy Taylor at 792-4835. Hope to see you there!

It is that time of year! Don't forget to attend the mandatory band camp meeting which is this Thursday, August 2 at 6:30 in the High School Auditorium.  Both parents and student must attend.

Alumni band

To all Alumni of the Mighty Bulldog Marching Band: Mr. Meckley and the band staff cordially invite you to dust off your instrument and join the West York Marching Band in the stands at the 2011 Homecoming football game vs. Kennard Dale on Friday October 21, 2011. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. but the Homecomign pre-game festivities start at 6:30. Tickets must be purchased, but once inside please join us in playing music to support our team. If you are going to attend, please forward your name and instrument to Mr. Meckley at rlmeckley@wyasd.k12.pa.us so music can bre prepared for you. We hope to have a big turnout so we can show everyone just how special the Bulldog Band truly is! We hope to see you there!

HELP NEEDED!!

The concession stand needs your help!!  Any time you could give the concession stand would be greatly appreciated.  Work a whole game or only part.  This is a huge part of the bands fundraising for the year.  Please help!  Contact Donna Nalbone at shiekeeper@comcast.net or Becky Tallman at beckytcm@verizon.net if you can help.

Important Information

Clothing sale order forms are due on August 30.
Sandwich sale orders are due on August 31.
Kidstuff books and Croptoberfest are coming up soon!

Spaghetti Dinner

The band is hosting their first annual Spaghetti Dinner on August 30.  Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6:30.  At 7:00 the marching band will be giving a preview of their field show.  Tickets are $8 each or 2 for $15 for adults, $5 for band members and teachers and kids 5 and under are free.  Contact Sandy Taylor or any band member for tickets.  Don't miss this great event!!

Band Camp

Students leave for band camp tomorrow, August 7.  Students must be at the high school before 1:30 so the trailer can be packed.  Buses will depart BY 2:00.  Don't be late!! 

Marching Band Mini Camps

REMINDER:  Marching Band Mini Camps are this week!  They will take place at the High School on Tuesday July 19th from 9am until 4pm with a lunch break from 12pm until 1pm and also Thursday July 21st from 6pm until 9pm.  Don't forget to bring your instrument, music, water bottle and sunblock!!

WEST YORK BAND UPDATE

It's that time again for West York Band updates and we have plenty to go

around! Please take the time to read ALL of them.

* First and foremost....don't forget to pick up your sandwiches on

Thursday, March 31 at the middle school cafeteria from 3pm to 6pm.

Call Sue Brindle with questions: 764-6758.

* The next band booster meeting will be Monday, May 2 at 7:00pm in

the high school band room. At this meeting we will hold our Booster

Club Election of Officers. To date we are still looking for a

co-president, vice-president, and treasurer. Without these positions

filled the booster club may cease to exist the way it has in the past.

These positions are not that demanding of your time and there are lots

of folks here to support and help you along the way. If you are

interested or have questions about any of these positions please

contact Beth Brickner at bulldogsband@aol.com.

* Another area of concern is the abundance of students who have

outstanding obligations to the booster club organization. These range

from payments for band camp, fund raisers, insufficient funds for

checks written to our organization, etc. Non-payment may result with

an appointment with Ms. May.

* The all school musical is this weekend, April 1, 2 and 3. Come

out and see our talented students put on a moving rendition of

"Brigadoon" Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2:30pm. Tickets

can be purchased at the door. Costs are Adults: $9.00 Sr. Citizens

and Students: $7.00.

* Jazz Night is April 15 at 8:00pm in the high school cafeteria.

Come enjoy a night out with the jazz ensemble and great food! See any

jazz ensemble member for tickets or contact Mr. Eyster. Adults:

$6.00 Students: $3.00 Jazz Ensemble Parents: Your help is

needed to make this night a success for our students. We are still

awaiting replies from numerous parents about their food selection for

that night. We need this information ASAP so we can plan accordingly.

Contact Cheryl Zearfoss at 792-7795.

* Our band program/yearbook is underway and we need your ads and

pictures to share by April 9. Pictures will be returned and will be

used in the program and our annual DVD production. Submit pictures to

Rachel Carter at ertztcarter@comcast.net. Questions about the ads

contact Cheryl Zearfoss at 792-7795.

* The band banquet is set for May 18. Keep your eyes open for

details coming your way in the next few weeks!

Lots to do even as the year comes to an end!