The 2022 RHS Band Camp finished up last week and was a great success! The Marching Band and Color Guard students worked hard over the last two weeks and made great strides in getting ready for the Fall band season.

There was a super turnout last Friday of parents and families for the Band Camp Cookout followed by a "Preview" performance on the football field.

A big thanks to all of the Marching Band and Color Guard students, the band directors and instructors, the volunteers, and those who donated to this year's Band Camp. A huge thanks to those who sponsored meals during Band Camp including the Tom Brown family, the Roswell Touchdown Club, and the Roswell United Methodist Church. Thanks to Heather Harmon who arranged the Touchdown Club and RUMC donations.

Be sure to check out all of the pictures on our SmugMug website.

A message from the Booster Board co-president, Tom Brown:

"I would personally like to thank and acknowledge all of the volunteers during the two weeks of band camp. A special thanks to Kelly Evers who got Maura Roberts to re-shoot the Senior photos on Friday. That was really helpful to us as Senior Parents.

Special thanks to RHS’s new Principal Latoya Miley for stopping by the Friday cookout and show preview and addressing the Band Families. Also a big THANKS to her for getting a light installed above the band room exterior door. The Band really appreciates her initiative and attention to our students and program. Thanks to Coach Sutter for showing up at the Friday show preview as well."

MARCHING BAND PRACTICES, GAMES, and COMPETITIONS

To those who are new to Marching Band and to those who need a quick refresher, practices are typically on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Football games are on Fridays and will start on August 19th. On Sundays, Mr. Roberts sends a "This Week in Band" information email to all band students which includes the game day itinerary for the Marching Band. The game day itinerary is repeated in the Stinger which comes out on Tuesdays. Marching Band Competitions will be held on 4 Saturdays during the Fall season.

There is no Marching Band practice on the first day of school (August 8th) and practice days may vary based on other band and school activities.

The RHS Band Calendar is an excellent way to keep up with all band related activities.

MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCE SHOE INFORMATION

Parents of Marching Band students who were fitted for shoes during band camp should have received a shoe invoice via email last Sunday. The order and fitting was done by the vendor at the school and the shoes will be shipped to the school band director Josh Roberts before our first performance. The shoes will be delivered to your student at school. These are yours to keep. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact the Band Treasurer, Mark Griffin (treasurer@roswellband.com).

RHS BAND STORE IS OPEN!

The Fall Roswell High School Band Store is open for ONE week only. This is your chance to purchase a hoodie, t-shirt, parent t-shirt, hat or sweatpants. Show your Hornet pride with Roswell Band swag!

We had to create two stores for all of the options, so be sure to check out BOTH links!

Band Store Link #1

Band Store Link #2

The stores will close on Monday, August 8. Your orders will arrive within six weeks and be delivered to the school. It will then be distributed to the students.

Note: All Marching Band students will receive a black hat and a black Roswell Band dry fit shirt to wear as part of their pre-game uniform. These items were included in their Marching Band fees. We are offering it in the store if you would like to purchase an additional shirt for your student.

MEET THE HORNETS - FRIDAY AUGUST 5 @ 6:30 PM

The Meet the Hornets event is this Friday at the RHS Stadium. Bring the family out to meet the 2022 RHS Marching Band, Color Guard, and football teams. Please click this link to sign up to chaperone:

Volunteer at Meet the Hornets

The Marching Band will be performing their pre-game show and will remain on the field as the football team is introduced.

Marching Band Student Attire:

Students will be issued their black Dri-FIT shirt and band baseball hat to wear at this performance.
We ask that all Marching Band students have khaki shorts to wear with their t-shirt and hat. We will use this "casual uniform" throughout the season.

LAST CHANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL MARCHING BAND PICTURES

Parents - if you missed your chance to have your student's individual photo taken during Band Camp, you will have a final chance at 3:00 PM on Friday August 5th before Marching Band practice. Please have your student bring the form below. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Evers (president@roswellband.com).

Band Photo Order Form

BOOSTER BOARD MEETING - TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 @ 7:00 PM

At the beginning of the Booster Board Meeting, there will be a Q/A session regarding the upcoming Mattress Sale Fundraiser. Representatives from the company sponsoring the event will be available to explain how the sale works and answer any questions. This will be immediately followed by the Booster Board meeting.

All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting.

Booster Board Meeting

Meeting ID: 846 2800 1410
Passcode: 936639

BAND BOOSTER MEMBERSHIPS

Be on the lookout for our Band Boosters Memberships that will be coming out soon with proceeds going to support the band. Varying levels will be available and will include a Band Boosters shirt, free band parking at all home games, and a mention in our band concert programs.

JAZZ BAND CLASS

RHS is offering Jazz Band Class for the upcoming school year! Any Roswell Band student may enroll in the jazz band class regardless of grade level or the instrument they play.

All students who take jazz band MUST also be enrolled in a regular class band (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble). Students must also be in good academic standing and completely “on track” with their classes.

If interested, please contact Mr. Roberts or Mr. Renfroe.

TOUCHDOWN CLUB COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP FOOTBALL TICKETS

The Roswell High School Touchdown Club is selling their football ticket packages again this year. It is a great deal and supports the Roswell Football team.

If you would like to purchase season passes including parking to all home Varsity, JV, and 9th grade football games, please click this link:

RHS Football Season Passes

MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT APP

Did you know that we have an app for the Membership Toolkit?

Click either the Apple or Google Play logos below to download.

The app provides a wealth of band information, including:

- the Band Calendar

- Volunteer opportunities

- Band Student Directory

- you can receive "push notifications" in case there are any last minute items (e.g. performance time changes)

- Student Account information

- and many other resources

ROSWELL BAND MATTRESS SALE - AUGUST 27

If you or someone you know is looking to replace a bed, now is the time! Roswell High School’s Band Program is excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, August 27th from 10am to 5pm. The event will be hosted at the high school. There will be 25+ different styles of beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, name brands, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost up to 50% less than suggested retail. In addition to beds, there will also be premium pillows, luxury sheets, and even adjustable power bases. Financing options are available. Visit the event Facebook page to click INTERESTED or GOING, INVITE your friends, and SHARE all of our posts.

RHS Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser

Got questions? Join us for the Mattress Sale Q&A discussion via Zoom on Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00 pm. See Zoom Link in Booster Board Meeting article above.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE RHS BAND

The corporate donations page is open on the band website https://roswellband.membershiptoolkit.com/sponsor_packages.

Please take a look at the packages and benefits available to any business that would like to support the band.

We are also open to taking in-kind donations (food, services, discounts or gifts), especially pre-game and band competition meals. This will really help us keep the marching band dues at a reasonable cost this season.

The more corporate sponsorships we can garner, the more we can reduce the cost of Marching Band fees for our families and allow us to expand our program and compete at the highest level. There are a lot of opportunities for local businesses to market directly to our families and get good community exposure via football game signage, trailer signage, announcements and social media mentions.

If you know of any business or work anywhere that has a desire to support the band, please contact Lynn Fagan fundraising@roswellband.com to get more information or if you need a flyer to hand out.