From the Band Directors: We expect to have many instruments delivered Tuesday morning for Concert band folks. We will begin instruction and make sure students have acquired complete and appropriate equipment. LaVilla is having PMI testing on Wednesday and Thursday. In order to avoid missing instruction it is important to be in school for testing days.

Uniforms:  Please review the linked document to learn more about the important uniform requirements for each band. Polos & Dress Shirt orders are DUE Sept 27th. More Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zgKfDqPbmgjrcRL2uU8_sNZa4uLMiE9G/view?usp=sharing 

Quick Tip: To locate your student's financial information in CutTime,

• Open Magic Link and Select Your Student's Name,

• Scroll past the Announcements & Events Section (lots of events!),

• to find Financial Information, Payment Options, and Share Cost Options
  

Program Ads:

We are selling ad space in our concert programs ($20-$175)! The is a great opportunity to raise funds for your student's expenses. 50% of each ad sold by a student will be applied to your student's band account and 50% will go the band program. Simply direct any businesses who are interested to our website and ensure they identify your student when checking out. Learn more: https://www.lavillaband.org/product-page/program-ad

Booster Update: Our first General Booster meeting will be Thursday, September 12th @ 6:30 pm. Agenda to include presentation of budget, voting for Vice President and Co-Treasurer, announcement of committee members, and important fundraising information.

Have you seen the awesome new band hoodies that you can customize with your instrument on the sleeve? Check out the bundle and save options. Hurry pre-order sale ends September 13th. Visit our store to order: https://www.lavillaband.org/category/all-products

Coming Up This Week:

• Mon 9/2 - No School - Labor Day

• Tue 9/3 - LaVilla Open House @ 6:00pm

• Wed 9/4 - InstaRaise Fundraiser Soft Launch

  Be on the lookout for a flyer sent home with your student

• Fri 9/6 - Music Education Contributions due (or first installment)
  

Heads Up for Next Week:

• Mon 9/9 - InstaRaise Fundraiser Kick Off & Ashley Street Jazz Rehearsal @ 3:30-4:45pm

• Thu 9/12 - Band Booster General Meeting @ 6:30pm

• Fri 9/13 - Pre-Order Merch Sale Ends
  

Upcoming Community Performances: (optional, but great for students to meet 1 outside concert per quarter requirement)

• Fri 9/6 - UNF Wind Symphony presents: A Chamber Recital - FREE

  https://events.unf.edu/event/unf-wind-symphony-presents-a-chamber-recital?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+North+Florida

• Sat 9/7 - JU Wind Ensemble Pops Concert

  https://allevents.in/jacksonville/juwe-pops-concert/200026895982100

• Thu 9/12 - UNF Jazz Faculty Scholarship Concert - FREE

  https://events.unf.edu/event/37th-annual-great-american-jazz-series-presents-unf-jazz-faculty-scholarship-concert?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+North+Florida