On May 5th, the Sparta Band Boosters will kick off the 2008-2009 Entertainment Book fundraiser.  This fundraiser is for band students currently in grades 8-12.  The 2009 Entertainment book will pre-sell for $20 and students will deliver these books to the buyer in the fall.  In addition to this, all buyers will recieve a free 2008 Entertainment book which can be used from now until November.  For each book sold, students will recieve $5!  For every 5 books sold, students will recieve one 2009 book free (to sell or use for themselves).  Potentially, students can make $45 by selling five books and their free 6th book.

The goal of this fundraiser is to provide students with the opportunity to make money that can be used for band camp and the upcoming Memphis/Nashville trip.   

The 8th grade clinic/band day at the HS was a success.  I would like to thank the band boosters and the two 8th grade parent volunteers (Mrs. Shanahan and Mrs. Lewis) for providing pizza for us that day.  A CD recording of some of the 8th grade sessions will be given to Mr. Z. on Monday.  8th grade students interested in listening to the CD should contact Mr. Z. at that time. 

In preparation for the upcoming HS Jazz Band Concert, we will rehearse in the HS cafeteria on Monday, March 31st.  Jazz students should arrive at least 20 minutes earlier than normal so we can start at the regular 7am rehearsal time.