Apple Valley High School Band Boosters

Upcoming Events

MBDA State Honor Band
Saturday, April 21 - Sunday, April 22
Four AVHS students, Chelsi Serba (clarinet), Matthew Racine (trumpet), Jack Courtright (trombone), and Leah Andrews (percussion), were selected for the Minnesota Band Directors Association 9th-10th Grade Honor Band.  They will rehearse with Dr. Timorthy Mahr (St. Olaf College) on Saturday, April 21, at Fergus Falls High School and then perform a concert at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22.  Congratulations on the honor!

Year-End Band Booster Parent Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m., AVHS Band Room
All parents are welcome to attend the last Band Booster Parent Meeting of the year! We will review the year’s band programs and hear what’s in store for 2012-2013 (including the fall band trip to Orlando), discuss fundraising goals and scholarships, close out financials, review 501(c)(3) filing and enjoy conversation with other band parents.

Upcoming Concerts
Spring Jazz Concert - Mon, May 7 (7:30 p.m.)
Percussion Ensemble - Wed, May 9 (7:30 p.m.)
Concert/Sym Bands & Wind Ensemble - Thur, May 24 (6:30 p.m.)
Awards Ceremony - Thur, May 24 (8:15 p.m. AVHS Cafeteria)
Commencement - Sat, June 2 (6:00 p.m.)
Wind Ensemble only

See the Calendar for more information.

Marching Band NEWS!
Color Guard Auditions - May 14-15
Marching at the July 4th Parade
The AVHS marching band will participate in the Apple Valley July 4th Parade.  All members are needed for this great community event!  Please email the directors if you are unable to attend.  Evening rehearsals will be on Mon, July 2 and Tues, July 3 (6:00 - 7:30 p.m.). On Wed, July 4, students are needed from noon - 2:00 p.m.
Fall Marching Band Tour - Orlando, October 18-23, 2012 (MEA Break)
Off to Central Florida!  Attached is information on the trip, trip permission form, and marching band summer calendar.

Wind Ensemble Premiers
Composition

The AVHS Wind Ensemble will premier a new work by Dr. Timothy Mahr (St. Olaf College) titled “An Examined Life” at the May 24 concert.  The piece is written in loving memory of AVHS band alumnus Christopher Goeke (1986-2010). First Lieutennant Goeke was killed responding to an attack in Kandahar City, Afghanistan. The commission was paid by contributions from brother Matthew Goeke, the Christopher Goeke Leadership Foundation and the AVHS Band Boosters. It is a beautiful piece of music.

Today’s Fashion Jewelry
Sale to Benefit AVHS Bands!
Monday, April 30 - Saturday, May 12
14000 Granada Ave, Apple Valley
(next to AV Diamond & Gold Jewelers)
25% of total sales will be donated AVHS Band Boosters
See Fundraising Page for coupon

We Need YOU!

See the Volunteer Page for opportunities!

Help is needed for:
*Band Awards Ceremony - May 24. Set up at 4:00 p.m. / serving brownies and ice cream following the concert (about 8:15 p.m.)
*Openings for new Band Booster Executive Board Members

COFFEE Clearance Sale!!!
1/$10 or 2/$18
PLEASE RESTOCK YOUR COFFEE SUPPLY AND SUPPORT THE AVHS BAND PROGRAM!
Please contact the Band Directors!
Coffee must be sold by May 24!!


 Thank you to the following 2011-2012 ad sponsors for supporting Apple Valley High School Bands!

Dennis Guldseth
Down in the Valley Bakehouse
Enjoy! Restaurant
Groth Music
Horace Mann Insurance
Priore Law Offices
Red Tag Cleaners
Rascals Bar & Grill

Ryan Reporting
Snyder Orthodontics
Sylvan Learning
The UPS Store-Apple Valley
Tutor Doctor
U.S. Dive Travel Network
Valley Band Instrument Repair
Valley Natural Foods

Please make a special effort to support these businesses and tell them
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING AVHS BANDS!
A special thank you to the UPS Store in Apple Valley for their generous discount on printing services!

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