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