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8-16-2008
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As a reminder for band students, Mr. Muse intends to start playing from day 1....please come to school with your instrument and prepared to play. Also, though we didn't have it on the calendar earlier, we now have August 29th, the Kick-Off Classic against Bishop Moore as our premier game performance (at home).
- During the last few years, we've had someone very special who played an important role in organizing our chaperones and in managing the submission of our dividend hours. Aurora Reyes will unfortunately be leaving us for Seminole High School. We thank Aurora for all of her service and wish her, and her son Marcos, all the best! We're extremely fortunate in having Rhonda Asfoor to step in to help out Elena with the coordination of chaperones. They can be reach via chaperone@lymanband.com
- As after school practices startup, remember that you can have car pool requests posted on the website (we have one already). Visit this section at: http://lymanband.com/id36.htm Note, we also like to post parent comments/kudos to our performers on this page...just send them in to me at admin@lymanband.com
- UCF All-State Prep Clinic will be held on August 23, 9:30-4:45. Though free, reservations are required. Details: http://www.music.ucf.edu/camps/allstate.php You can contact John Almeida (hbbja1@mac.com, 407-823-2869) if you have any questions.
- Please keep sending in those special family recipes (admin@lymanband.com). There is no requirement that you buy a book and we'd love to see EVERY Marching Greyhound family represented! As an incentive, we will award a $10 Darden gift card to one random person who submits a recipe between the Pot Luck and August 31st.
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-7-23-2008
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- There WILL be a rehearsal next Tuesday evening (July 29th) for all wind and brass (not percussion).
- The Lyman Diamonds will be having a car wash on Saturday August 16th from 8 AM until 2 PM at the 7-11 on 17-92 and Dog Track Road. The Diamonds need the girls to sign up and are also looking for about 6 to 10 parents to also volunteer. Contact Ann at SavannahRM@aol.com to help out (and of course, we hope the entire band family will bring their cars out to show their support).
- We had lots of donations come in this last Tuesday evening...THANK YOU! Please keep them coming and take note of our need for donations for the students during the camp weeks - watermelon, grapes, apples, oranges, Fla-Vor-Ice, etc.
- There is still a week left to get your recipe in for our cookbook and to be eligible for a $25 AppleBee's giftcard drawing. We have lots of great contributions so far including some from our local media celebrities including Wendy Chioji, David Payne, Bud Hedinger, Scott Maxwell...and we even have one from rock star Todd Rundgren. Send your in to Mike at admin@lymanband.com
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07-20-2008
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Can you believe it...this week is the last Tuesday evening rehearsal before band camp! The summer is flying by and as we prepare for the upcoming band camps, there is lots of information to share.
- But first off - * MEDICAL FORMS * We need a completed medical form prior to the start of band camp! You can download the form here: http://www.lymanband.com/Documents/MedicalTravel2008.pdf There will be a notary at the Tuesday evening rehearsal...please stop by between 6:00 and 8:00pm if you haven't dropped off your form. ( We can also accept fee payments on Tuesday evening.)
- We are sending out (via US mail) a comprehensive summary sheet that highlights everything you'll need to know about the upcoming band camp. We also have a copy loaded up on the website...please take a moment to review it. Please be sure to take note of the Premier Performance and Pot Luck dinner on August 8th. Also, we need some donations for the students during the week - watermelon, grapes, apples, oranges, Fla-Vor-Ice, etc.
- We have some photos from Tuesday evening rehearsals on the website...be sure to check them out here: http://lymanband.com/id18.htm . Also, a big thanks to those parents who have been helping out on Tuesdays, especially with our uniform repairs.
- Our cookbook project is progressing nicely and we're continuing to get some great contributions from not only parents, but also from faculty, local media, and politicians. We'd really like to have everyone represented in this wonderful keepsake, so if you get a chance, email Mike your treasured family recipes (admin@lymanband.com). To help motivate you to get them in ASAP, we have a $25 AppleBee's giftcard that we'll award to one lucky person who contributes a recipe before July 31st.
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07-11-2008
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UCF Department of Music presents the 4th annual clinic on how to prepare for the Florida Bandmasters Association 2009 All-State Band and Jazz Band Audition. Click for more info: http://www.music.ucf.edu/camps/allstate.php
 UCF applied music faculty and guest instrumentalists will offer clinics on FBA 2009 All-State Band and Jazz Band requirements for 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 grades.
 Emphasis will be placed on All-State exercise preparation, tone production, technique development, scales, sight-reading strategies, and audition readiness.
 Students should bring instruments, All-State music, and be prepared to play.
 UCF will provide all the percussion instruments. Students are required to bring their sticks, mallets and music.
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06-23-2008
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WATER!!!!!! We are collecting donations of cases on Tuesday evenings.
Kind of boring news, but we're forced to redo all of our fill-in forms on the website. One requirement on some of the new forms is one of those verification boxes (known as Captcha)...this will help us reduce the occurance of SPAM.
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06-10-2008
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Mr. Muse is happy to announce our 2008-2009 Drum Majors: Jose Mercado and Tyler Denslow
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06-07-2008
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Several important updates to pass along....
- A special welcome to all of our new Greyhounds! Thank you for joining us last Tuesday evening and while there was a bit of information overload, rest assured that we have all the information available online and board members and volunteers will be available throughout the Tuesday evening rehearsals to answer any questions that you may have.
- Once again, we'd like to congratulate our graduating seniors and their families. We recognize that you may want to be removed from further emails and you can easily do that by responding to this email with the word "REMOVE" in the subject line. Of course, we'd also like to ask you to provide your contact information for our growing alumni organization under the direction of Vicky Rochford (alumni@lymanband.com). More details here: http://lymanband.com/id46.htm
- We have many new forms ready for the 2008-2009 school year and they are now available on the website. Most important are the forms for your medical and contact info (needs to be notarized) and coupons for payment of fees. As mentioned above, we strongly encourage you to tend to these as soon as possible. Please bring them to any of the Tuesday rehearsals. http://lymanband.com/id19.htm
- We've updated the calendar with the game schedule and travel directions will be added shortly. We'll also have a download version available shortly.
- The band boosters are sponsoring the publishing of a cookbook as a fundraiser! We are looking for each Greyhound family(and Lyman staff) to contribute a favorite recipe or two (collected up through September). We expect to be selling the professionally created books starting at the Pot Luck dinner with delivery before the holidays. Please go here for more details: http://lymanband.com/id54.htm Send in those recipes!
- The Lyman Diamonds have also launched two perpetual fundraisers...one for magazines and another that benefits the Diamonds when you shop at any of over 680 online sites (e.g., buy.com, overstock.com, QVC, homedepot.com, etc.). More info at http://www.lymandiamonds.com
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05-20-2008
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2008 Awards from Mr. Porter and Mr. Muse - Click Here
2008-2009 Dance Team / Color Guard Roster - Click Here
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05-14-2008
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We want to recognize our own Jackie Asfoor for being Lyman's 2008 Valedictiorian! Jackie will be attending Stetson University to study Music and Business. Way to go Jackie!
We have a couple of recent supporters that we would like to recognize. We thank you for your contributions and encourage the Lyman community to support their businesses:
* Law Offices of Calderon & Mandell
Bank of America Building
390 North Orange Avenue, 23rd Floor
Orlando, FL 32801
407-956-1180 / 407-925-4386
* Chik-fil-A, Altamonte Mall
* Godiva, Altamonte Mall
* Aunt Annies, Altamonte Mall
* Starbucks, Altamonte Mall
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4-28-2008
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Congratulations to all of our band and dance students who performed in Hello Dolly...you were awesome! Thanks also to Mr. Muse and Mr. Porter for their countless hours in getting the team ready!
With the end of the school year fast approaching, we want to solicit your feedback on our activities this past year. We've created an online survey where you can provide us with some feedback on our fundraising activities, communications, trips, and more. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes and your input will really go a long way towards making next year even better for the Marching Greyhounds. Here is the link to launch the survey: Click Here
If you have a problem running the survey, we can forward you a paper-based version that you can send into the band room. Please complete the survey by May 9th. Thank you in advance!
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Do you enjoy the excitement of watching top marching bands perform? On July 12th, the DCI (Drum Corp International) is coming to Orlando with some of the country's top corps:
Blue Stars - LaCrosse, WI
Boston Crusaders - Boston, MA
The Cadets - Allentown, PA
Capital Sound - Madison, WI
Colts - Dubuque, IA
Crossmen - San Antonio, TX
Glassmen - Toledo, OH
Spirit - Jacksonville, AL
Teal Sound - Jacksonville, FL
Group tickets are available for $15/ticket (regularly priced at $20) and we're looking to see if any families would be interested in going. Please send Mike Kazazis (admin@lymanband.com) an email by May 2nd if you are interested in tickets (indicate how many you might want). You would be responsible for your own transportation as this would not be an official school event. (But a tail gate party before the performance might be fun.)
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4-08-2008
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Lyman Diamond arrived in Ohios in Ohio - We have a day 1 update complete with photos here: CLICK
Band Aids Meals - We just finished providing meals to one family (thanks to all who helped!) and we now have two more band families that we'd like to reach out to. Please contact Elaine at bandaids@lymanband.com if you can help.
Spring Band Showcase Ads - For those who want to get a jump on our spring program, here are details on placing an ad or message: http://www.lymanband.com/Documents/SpringBandAds.pdf Note: We have a special for graduating seniors...you can place a special message in the program and on the website for just $5. This is a great way to leave your legacy (and maybe thank your biggest supporters, your parents).
Joe Corbi - We can still accept orders for another two weeks. If you want the Cheezy Bread, now is the final opportunity this school year.
Banquet - Tickets are on sale, details here: http://lymanband.com/id52.htm
Important dates:
Musical “Hello Dolly” – Saturday, April 24-26
Banquet - Sunday, May 18, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Band Concert & Board Officer Elections – Thursday, May 22 7:30 p.m.
Dance Show – Friday, May 30 7:30 pm., and Saturday, May 31 3 p.m.
First Tuesday evening rehearsal / new parent orientation -Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Summer Rehearsals – Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. June 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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2-06-2008
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Congatulations to Ashley H. for her winning submission for our Atlanta Trip Highlights video contest. You can view Ashley's video here. Thanks to Censeo Corporation for the donation of the $25 AMC gift card.
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2-01-2008
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A special welcome to all those middle school students who visited with us during Light Up Lyman. If you haven't already done so, please register with us so that we have your contact info for upcoming events and summer rehearsals - click here.
2008/2009 Summar Band Camp dates have been announced: Aug 4th-8th, incoming freshman start on July 31st. Guard and percussion start dates TBD. See the Band Camp page for more details.
We have taken our Chick-fil-A documents offline. If you have a need for one, please contact Mirtha at bowltrip@lymanband.com .
The bowl trip highlights contest due date for entries was moved to February 4th. Please get your enties to Mike K. ASAP admin@lymanband.com
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11-15-2007
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We congratulate those students selected for All-County:
Haley S.
India W.
Gabriela T.
Melissa H.
Jackie A.
Ashley F.
Kristel L.
Bryan D.
Rick T.
Harrison S.
Ruth A.
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11-5-2007
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We're thrilled to announce that the following students were selected to perform in the All-State performance: Melissa H., India W., Haley S., and Harrison S.
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11--3-2007
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FBA results: STRAIGHT SUPERIORS!!!! Congratulations Marching Greyhounds!
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Since April 2007:
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