High Point HS Instrumental Music Department

October 12, 2009

Dear Student and Parents/Guardians:

Hello!  I apologize for the late notification, but Iwant to give information on our upcoming events.  On Wednesday,October 14th, the Marching Eagles will be participating with tenother high school marching bands in the PrinceGeorge?s County Annual Marching Band Showcase.  This event, held at High Point?s Football Stadium, will begin at 5:30 PM.  Please contact me via email or phone fortickets, which are only $5!  (If the event is postponed due to weather,the rescheduled date is Wednesday, October 21st.)  Students will report to the band roomdirectly after school for rehearsal. 

Our busy schedule continues with a Home Game vs. Laurel HS on Friday, October 16th, at 7:15 PM.  Students must arrive at High Point by 6:00 PM.  Afterwards,students should head right to bed to rest for the Bowie State University Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 17th, at 9:00 AM.  Students mustarrive to school by 7:00 AM.  After the parade, the band will stay to watchthe first half of the Bowie State Homecoming Game at 1:30 PM.  Students should approximately return to High Point at 4:30 PM.

If any parent is able to assist atan event, please let me know A.S.A.P. Below you will find the permission slip acknowledging that you receivedthis letter and the upcoming events. Thank you all for your support and I hope to see you at the MarchingBand Showcase!

~Mr. Cherry

May 22, 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians:

On Thursday, June 4, 2009, the Orchestra and Concert Band will be performing for the High Point HS Graduation Commencement. This ceremony will be held at the Comcast Center -UMUC, at 9:00 AM. Students must arrive at High Point by 7:00 AM. Our mandatory dress rehearsal for this performance will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM. Please be sure that your child attends both the rehearsal and performance, as it will affect their grade.

The member attire for this event is formal. Gentlemen must wear black slacks/khakis with a black button-down shirt and black tie. Ladies must wear either a black dress (below the knee) or black dress pants with a black blouse (top can not be low-cut and must show support).

Thank you for your support with our Senior Awards Banquet, we had an enjoyable evening. I look forward to working with all of you next school year. Keep updated during the summer with our department’s website, http://hpmusicdept.webs.com. You will be hearing from me soon!

March 4, 2009

January 29, 2009

December 11, 2008

Hello Again:

On Wednesday, December 17th and Thursday, December 18th we will hold our annual Winter Holiday Concert.  Wednesday?s concert will begin at 7:30 PM for parents, and during the school day on Thursday.  Mandatory dress rehearsals will be held next Monday and Tuesday, starting after school.  Please make sure your child attends all practices and dress rehearsals to guarantee a successful concert. 

The attire for each ensemble will be formal.  Gentlemen must wear black slacks/khakis with a black button-down shirt and red tie.  Ladies must wear either a black dress (below the knee) or black dress pants with a black blouse (top can not be low-cut and must show support).  Ladies can also wear a red accessory.

Tickets for the night concert are $5, which will be sold at the door.  If you have any questions, please feel free contact me through email (stephen.cherry@pgcps.org) or telephone (301-572-6899).  See you on the 17th!

                                                                                   ~Mr. Cherry

Hello Everyone:

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/2) we will kick off our Instrumental Music Study Hall Program.  Instrumental Music Study Hall is an after-school activity held for students who need a quiet area to complete their course studies.  Parents are volunteering to supervise and assist students with their homework.  After-school rehearsal will now run from 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM, then Study Hall will start from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  The room next door (Room 100) will be used for the hall so students can have tables in a quiet area.
I will have a student enrollment form (found on the "Study Hall Program" page) for parents who want their child in the program on a daily basis, and an sign-in-and-out sheet to keep log.  Please email me if you are interested in the program, or would like to volunteer with Study Hall.
Lastly, I still have a number of students who have not attended an after school rehearsal yet.  Please be reminded that rehearsal is mandatory.  Rehearsals are part of each student's grade, which points are given after each rehearsal.  If there is an excuse why they are not coming please contact me ASAP.  Thank you, and I hope to see everyone Sept. 12th (our first performance)!

~Mr. Cherry

Hey everyone: 

Are you ready for band camp next week?  I'm excited for this year's upcoming season.  We will be competing with our new and challenging Half-Time Show, starting football games off with our Pre-Game Show, and going out-of-state for a few events.  Sousaphone players and Percussion players: we will be taking some time to re-paint our instruments to give a new look.
I hope everyone is working hard on their Gianni's Fundraiser.  Participating in our fundraisers guarantees us our out-of-county-and-state performances and competitions.  (If you don't sell, we stay at High Point. Bored.)  Within 5 minutes of starting, I had 4 orders!  Remember that you only need 15 orders for this fundraiser.  I will ask how you are selling when camp begins, and if more time is needed, I may extend the date.

See you on the 11th!

~Mr. Cherry 

Hello!  I just wanted to update everyone with my new way of "keeping in touch".  I will be writing blogs with any important information and upcoming events.  I have been busy updating the website with current information on our Marching Eagles season.  Also be sure to take a look at the Photo Gallery to see our pictures of our recent Summer Steel Band Workshop.  Another new item is our online calendar.  Here you can find upcoming rehearsals, meetings, and performances during the year.  I am excited about this upcoming school year, and I hope I have your support.

~Mr. Cherry