It is time for new Royal Guardians board members to be nominated for the upcoming school year and we are seeking nominations for officers and volunteers for committees.  It goes without saying that the individual time commitment of each duty will be lessened if the number of volunteers increases.  Please consider volunteering for either a board position or participation on a committee by completing the on-line interest form.

Link: Royal Guardian Interest Form 

Attached is the Winter Percussions Schedule for the Decatur Central Contest for Feb 13th.

Link: Directions 

Link: Show Schedule 

Attachments:

HIPE Decatur Central Schedule

Just a reminder that the Concert Bands and the Jazz Ensemble will be holding the Annual Pops Concert this Wednesday, Feb 10th, at 7:00pm in the Leonard Auditorium.

With the current weather forecast we would like to inform you of the current back-up plans...

• If there is a delay Wednesday morning, the concert will be held as planned
• If school is cancelled Wednesday morning, the snow date for the concert is Tuesday Feb 16th at 7:00pm. 

The Winter Guard and Winter Percussion's weekend competition were canceled due to the snowy weather on Friday.  The next competition for the Winter Percussion will be this weekend, Feb 13th, at Decatur Central.  The next Competition for the Winter Guard also Feb 13th at New Palestine.

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Indiana State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble contest last Saturday.  Over 75 band students participated and over 50 qualified for STATE CONTEST on either a solo or in an ensemble.  HSE musicians will be well represented Feb. 27th at State Solo and Ensemble Contest. 

Congratulations Band members!  Many of these students will be performing at the HSEHS Band Pops Concert to be held Feb. 10, 2010 at HSEHS Leonard Auditorium

Over the weekend the HSE Winter Guard competed for the first time for the 2010 season.  The Guard placed 3rd out of 10 guards, receiving a great first score for the season. "The entire staff was very proud of their performance and the way they represented HSE" commented Lora Prange, Director. 

The next performance for the Guard is at the Heritage Jr/Sr High Winter Guard contest of Feb, 6th.

Link: Heritage Info

We are so pleased to announce that 8 Students from Hamilton Southeastern High School have qualified for All State Band, Honor Band, or as an Alternate.  These students went through an audition at HSE High School on Jan. 10th.  The All State Band will perform a concert on March 14th.  Please join us in our congratulations for their accomplishments.

All State Band:

Elliot Mantock - Trombone 1

Honor Band:

Jean Chiu - Oboe 1 

Haley Lepper - Clarinet 1

Matt Ertl - French Horn 1

Alternate:

Tara Green - Flute - Alternate

Faith Allanson  - Oboe/English Horn - Alternate

Rachel Green -  Bassoon - Alternate

Seth Allanson  - Trombone - Alternate