I am very happy to announce that at the last Guardians meeting we elected a
full board for next season.  This next season is my last and work is getting
very busy for me so I decided to step back a bit so that we can build some
continuity for the future.  Joel Robbins and Kevin Velpel have stepped up to
be president and vice president next year and I will serve as a co-president
which is an approach that other schools often use to allow graduating
parents to help with the transition to new leadership.  Fishers for instance
has co-president, co-vice president, co-treasurer, etc.   Joel has
demonstrated with his work on props that he has a talent for organizing and
getting people involved and I have seen Kevin be a solid leader running our
WGI event.  I am sad to see my time here coming to an end but I am excited
to about working with Joel, Kevin and the rest of the board this year to
have a great season that sets us up for the future.  Your Royal Guardians
board for next year will be:

President/co-president - Joel Robbins / Greg Battas
Vice President - Kevin Velpel
Treasurer - Tracy Watkins
Secretary - Melissa Shulman
Student Account - Jeff Miller

There is another opportunity to offset fees by working concessions at LOS.

You will need your voluntary liquor permit and be at least 21 years old.  If you don't have your permit, you can apply for one this week and bring the receipt and the ATC certificate (proof of quiz).

If you would like more information and sign up information please contact Mike Mullen at los@hsehsbands.com

If you want to know what's happening with the HSE HS Band and Guard programs, these meetings are important to attend.  You will learn what and how the parents help support all the programs.  Please plan to attend this one hour meeting.  Our next meeting is this Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM in the High School Band room.

Percussion decals available now.  Please contact Laurie for more info, Laurieb@bubbanfriends.org

"Save your stuff" for the Garage Sale in July.

We will have and take orders for personalized items at the concert this Wednseday.

The Royal Invitational is a marching band contest that HSE hosts each year.  On September 9th, we look foward to hosting our 11th annual contest. It will last for a large part of the day and into the evening. As of now, we don't have an official start time, but we expect it to begin around 1pm and finish up at the end with the RCG performing our show as an exhibition band.  We do not compete with the other bands we are hosting.  This is a HUGE fundraiser for our program!

Band Camp Schedule Week 1:

9:00am-12:00pm Visual Rehearsal outside with snack break 10:15-10:30am
12:00-1:00pm Lunch (Students need to provide their own lunch each day and CANNOT leave campus for safety/liability reasons.)
1:00pm Music Rehearsal
4:00pm Bonding/Activity Time coordinated by Leadership Team
4:45pm Dinner (Students need to provide their own dinner each day and CANNOT leave campus for safety/liability reasons.)
5:30pm-8:00pm Ensemble Rehearsal outside

The Booster Club is always looking to help families reduce the cost of participation.  On August 12, in leu of practice, the kids will hold a Car Wash.  Students will work in shifts (8:00am - Noon or 11:00am – 3:00pm) to wash cars in the HSE Parking lot (no rain date as the ticket is a donation if not used).

Jeff Miller

Student Accounts Treasurer

Royal Guardians

HSE HS Bands - Parent Booster Organization

Congratulations for Wind Ensemble for the ISSMA State Finals Performance.  The Wind Ensemble performed well, earning 15th in the State!

A huge congratulations goes to members of the HSEHS Chamber Ensemble Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra who earned all "Gold" ratings from 4 ISSMA judges last weekend.  All the ensembles performed beautifully during the event.  

HSE Music Mentors is a program/organization where experienced HSE musicians and marchers can help less experienced members or other HSE music students with music and marching. 

Congratulations to HSE Band members who are members of the Indiana Youth Wind Symphony.  This honor ensemble is by audition only, and rehearses each Sunday at Butler University.  The members include Braelyn Carwile, Anika Powelson, Alina Matthews, Madeline Lonis, Jordan Stylianou, Neal Patel, Emily Lavey, Trevor Connerly, Matthew Wilson, Bryan Burk, Kevin Kwon, Dalton Stanley, Kerrick Shock, Derek Haag, Tierra Sydnor.

For more info,  visit.  indianayouthwindaymphony.org

Guest Vocalist Lauren Bowers and Guest Conductor contribute to the HSEHS Band POPS Concert, "Heroes" last Thursday night in the Leonard Auditorium.  Thanks to all the students and parents who made the concert special!

On Thursday evening, HIPE performed the Way of the Warrior for the last time. We faced many challenges and obstacles throughout the season with sicknesses and injuries, so it was only fitting we face one more right before performance. After being caught in a down pour while transiting from the parking lot to the arena, and nearly losing our synth cart to a pond, the students soaking wet gave it their all one last time. Though there were slips and falls, the performance had energy and emotion. Although we did not advance to the next round, we are all proud of what we accomplished in only our 2nd year as a marching style ensemble. That evening we celebrated the season at City Barbeque. The next day we had an opportunity to take in the Air Force Museum, play games at Scene 75 Entertainment Center, and to watch the Independent World groups as well as A class Finals. A special thank you to all of the parents who made the trip with us and were there to help every step of the way. Another thank you to all of the parents who were there all season supporting their students and the group. Thank you to all of our seniors who have dedicated so much over the years, and congratulations to all of the students for your accomplishments this season. Now we look to the future as we prepare for RCG 2017!!

Alan Frye

Congratulations to Daniel Mackenzie and Derek Haag who competed over the weekend at the Indiana Percussion Association's Solo and Ensemble contest at IPA clinic day. Daniel earned 2nd place in rudimental snare, while Derek finished 3rd in marimba. Way to go!!

Congratulations to the HSE Winter Guard.  They were awarded 1st Place this weekend at their last regular season contest!!!  The staff was very happy for our students to be recognized for their hard work. 

The parent prop team and the parent support in the stands has been tremendous this year. 

We have two weeks to prepare for State Prelims which occurs on Saturday, March 11, Center Grove High School.  We perform 2nd in Open Class and perform at 5:01pm.  
 

The HSE Winterguard participated in their first IHSCGA contest on Saturday at Mount Vernon High School.  The debut of their show “Remembrance” was well received with the audience and judges.  HSE placed 2nd overall in Open Class.  HSE won the movement caption!  The staff would like to thank all the parents that came out to watch and help.  This year’s guard is only going to continue getting better and better!!

This Saturday, the guard will be rehearsing preparing for their second contest on February 11 at Greenfield Central High School.