Band Parents,
I hope I am not overwhelming you with information.  There
is much planning and information to disperse at the
beginning of each school year.  Please find attached &
copied below, information for the All-West TN Jr. High
Band auditions and the West TN School Band and Orchestra
Association (WTSBOA) Solo & Ensemble Festival.  Hard
copies are coming home today & tomorrow too. All-West
auditions are strongly encouraged for 2nd & 3rd year
students and advanced beginners.  Solo & Ensemble is a
required event for all.  I wanted you to have this
information well in advance for your planning.  Please
visit shadowlawnband.org daily for additional
information. 
 
Thanks,
Dr. C.




ALL-WEST TN JR. HIGH BAND AUDITIONS 
          Sat., Dec. 13, 2008    
University School
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
School Phone # 731-664-0812

ALL-WEST TN BAND CLINIC
Thurs.- Sat., Jan. 29-31, 2008
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
Memphis, TN 


      The All-West TN Jr. Band auditions are a regional 
(West TN) audition for instrumental music students grades 
9 and below.  Students will be auditioning for positions 
in one of 3 bands  (Gold Band, Red Band or Blue Band) 
performing at the All-West Clinic (Thurs.- Sat., Jan. 
29-31, 09) The auditions are held on Sat., Dec. 13, 2008, 
at University School Jackson, TN.  Parents provide 
transportation to and from the audition.  Students are 
assigned a specific time (Beginning at 8:00AM - 6:30PM) to 
perform through a random computer program.  Once the 
audition is complete, students may leave.  Plan for about 
an hour at the audition site.
     Each student will audition by performing a prepared 
piece of music (percussion will have 3 pieces one for 
snare, xylophone and timpani), and  3 of the 12 major 
scales plus the chromatic scale (all scales are from 
memory).  Students do not know ahead of time which 3 
scales they will be asked so learning all 12 scales is 
required.  The third part of the audition is sight 
reading.  Percussionist will sight read on snare, 
xylophone and timpani.  
     This is a blind audition. The judge will be sitting 
behind a screen and not see the student or hear the 
student speak.  A monitor takes the student into the 
judge’s room and leads the student through the audition 
process.  Parents are not allowed in the judges room. Once 
the student has performed, he/she may leave.  The results 
will be posted on shadowlawnband.org and WTSBOA.com
     The students earning positions in one of the 3 bands 
will participate in the All-West TN Band Clinic 
(Thurs.-Sat., Jan. 29-31, 09) held at The Cannon Center 
for the Performing Arts.  The clinic fee, hotel costs & 
one dinner are included in your SMS Band fees.  Due to the 
strenuous rehearsal schedule, the students and director 
will stay in a downtown hotel close to the Cannon Center. 
Rehearsal schedules will be available two weeks prior to 
the event.  The hotels will be in walking distance to the 
rehearsal and performance areas.
     At the Clinic our students, together will other 
students from all over West TN, will form 3 bands. The 
students will rehearse (under the direction of special 
clinicians) Thurs. evening, all day Friday and Sat. 
morning.   Saturday, starting at 8:00AM, the Junior High 
Bands will each present a concert starting with the Gold 
Band and concluding with the Blue Band.  Parents, family 
and friends should attend this special event!  It is a 
very proud moment to see your son/daughter (and my 
student) performing on stage in an SMS Band uniform in a 
120 piece concert band!   Each student receives an 
All-West patch at the conclusion of the Blue Band Concert. 
 Parents may pick up your son/daughter after the 
conclusion of the Jr. High Blue Band Concert.       

     Every student I have taken to the All-West Clinic 
LOVES the experience!  Parents will be amazed at the 
musical growth this weekend will provide.  This is an 
excellent opportunity for students to excel as individuals 
in a regional competition.  This also is the first step to 
earning college band scholarships.  College professors are 
given rosters of students earning positions in the 
All-West Bands and eagerly seek them out for scholarships. 
Ninth Grade students have the option of auditioning for 
either the All-West Jr. or Sr. High Bands - but not both. 
Starting in the tenth grade, students may audition for the 
All-West TN Sr. High Bands and the All-West TN Wind 
Ensemble which also meet during the All-West Clinic 
weekend.  The highest scoring senior high students will 
also earn positions in the TN All-State Band which is held 
in Nashville, TN during the Tennessee Music Educators 
Association Conference. I ENCOURAGE all second year band 
students and beyond to audition!

     
     Beginning in September, instructors and I will be 
available after school to help students interested in 
audition for the All-West Jr. Bands.  Please check the SMS 
Band Calendar for days when groups of instruments 
practice.  Private lessons are also very beneficial for 
All-West preparation. Please see me for private lesson 
information. 





West TN School Band and Orchestra Association 

Solo & Ensemble Festival 

Saturday, April 4, 09 

Cordova Middle School 

900 Sanga Road 

Cordova, TN  38018 




    The West TN School Band and Orchestra Association 
(WTSBOA) Solo & Ensemble Festival is a regional 
instrumental music event of about 2500 participating 
students.  The WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival is not a 
competition.  The Festival is designed for students to 
experience individual achievement by performing a solo or 
in a small ensemble (duet, trio, quartet) and receive 
feedback in the form of written judge's comments and a 
rating.  The students will receive the comments and medals 
(if earned) in class the week following the event. The 
ratings are as follows:   

I = Superior  (Blue Medal)   II = Excellent  (Red Medal)

III = Good    IV = Fair     V  =Poor

    The judge knows the experience level of each student.  
For example:  Sixth Grade Band students will be expected 
to perform like a "well-prepared"  beginning band student.  

    This is not an all day event. Shadowlawn will be 
assigned a time block for our solos & ensembles to be 
performed.  I will send this information home at least a 
week prior to the festival.  Parents provide 
transportation for this event.


Here are some guidelines:

*You will need a portable CD player for your solos.  
Sharing a CD player is fine.

*Take your instrument, music (everything you need to 
perform) home with your Friday, April 3!  I will not have 
access to enter Shadowlawn on April 4.  Each percussion 
student is responsible for taking all mallets, sticks, 
snare drums (what ever you need to perform) to this event 
and RETURNING IT SAFELY TO THE SMS BANDROOM (if borrowed 
from SMS)

*Parents may not accompany students inside the judge's 
room.

* Appearance is part of your score.  Students will wear 
the green polo-style 08-09 Band shirt with khaki pants 
(khaki pants or khaki skirts for girls) 

*You MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR MUSIC FOR THE JUDGE! Copiers 
will not be available on site that day.  Each individual 
measure of your (and the judge's) music MUST BE NUMBERED.

*Arrive a minimum of 25 minutes prior to your performance 
time.  I recommend warming up at home or in the car and 
leave instrument cases in the car.  

*No playing inside the building except in the judge's room 
or the warm-up room(s).

* When entering Cordova Middle, signs will guide you to 
the judges room. Each room and hallway will be labeled 
with Judges' numbers.

*After locating the judge's room, sign in with the monitor 
outside of the room. Tell the monitor your name and 
assigned time.  

*Once inside the judge's room, tell the judge your name as 
you are handing her/him your music.  You may play a long 
tone (and tune for ensembles) before beginning.  You may 
sit or stand to perform (exception percussion)  

*After playing, wait for the judge to give you some short 
comments or suggestions.  Answer politely if asked a 
question.  The judge will indicate when you are to exit 
the room.

*You may perform with music.  Memorization is not required 
or expected. Performing well with good stage presence is 
what counts.

*I will be at the Festival while our students are 
performing.

Band Parents,
Please find attached & copied below, a Marching Band Commitment Form.
I must have this parent & student signed form returned tomorrow, Wed. 
Aug. 20.  Hard copies are coming home today too.  The music will be 
easy enough for beginners so these students are welcome too. I must 
make decisions now concerning performances & rehearsals for this entire 
year.  A successful Marching Band experience means that we must have 
enough brass, woodwinds, flags & percussion so every student is 
important! I learned last evening that our flag instructor can only 
come to SMS on Friday afternoons.  Please return this tomorrow Thursday 
is too late.   


Marching Band Commitment Form 

DUE WED. AUG. 20, 08 




I will participate in the SMS Marching Band rehearsals & parade 
(Bartlett Parade Sat.,12/6/08).  Marching Band rehearsals will be Tues. 
& Thurs. Oct. - Dec. for brass & woodwinds; Tues. & Thurs.   It is 
possible that some of these afternoon rehearsal days will change.  
Rehearsals will always end @ 4:00pm.
Sept. - Dec. for percussion; Flags Tues., Thurs., & Fri.  Sept. - Dec.

Check one:

____Flag                          ___Percussion              
___Brass                           ___Woodwind

_________________________________ Print student name

__________________________________ Student signature

__________________________________Parent signature

Thursday, August 21, 7:30pm  - please note the time change!
New (and not so new) Band Parent Meeting in the SMS Band Room

Please go to this link in the Bartlett Express



Here’s the Article:

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:05 PM CDT
Shadowlawn Band earns Tennessee Bandmasters Award

The Shadowlawn Middle School Band has earned the 2007-2008 Tennessee 
Bandmasters Sweepstakes Award. This prestigious recognition is awarded 
to the middle school band program who earns Superior Ratings in 
Prepared Music and Sight-Reading at the West Tennessee School Band and 
Orchestra Concert Festival and Superior Ratings at the West Tennessee 
School Band and Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festival. The 2007-2008 
Tennessee Bandmasters Sweepstakes Award will be presented at the 
Tennessee Music Educators Conference in Nashville in April 2009.

This is the third Tennessee Bandmasters Sweepstakes Award for the 
Shadowlawn Band.
Dr. Carol Chipman is the Director of Bands at Shadowlawn Middle 
School.

Academy of The Percussive Arts
 
We offer private percussion/drum instruction for serious students. 
 
Our faculty has over 100 years teaching experience!
 
Our faculty includes:
 
Robert Kessling- Percussionist of The Jackson Symphony Orchestra, 
Graduate of the Berklee College of Music.
 
Ed Murray- Assistant Principal of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra
 
Mike Karcz- Timpanist of the IRIS Orchestra, percussionist of the 
Memphis Symphony
 
Stan Head- Timpanist of The Jackson Symphony Orchestra.
 
Matt Howell- Rudimental Specialist, Head instructor of the Memphis 
Sound drum line
 
Felix Hernandez- Latin Specialist.
 
 
We also have used bell kits and snare drums, and all the sticks 
and mallets your children need for band at the absolute lowest 
prices! 
 
Feel free to call with any questions at 901-382-9889, 
or 901-830-6583.
 
Academy of the Percussive Arts
6773 Macon Rd.
Memphis, TN 38134
Email: berzerkley@hotmail.com

Welcome returning and new Band Parents!
The new school year is quickly approaching.  I hope everyone is 
still enjoying a great Summer.  This is my last day of vacation 
as I will be teaching camp @ Bolton HS for the next two weeks 
prior to teacher in-service week & registration.  The Shadowlawn 
Band will have lots of rehearsals, performances, contests....
all of the wonderful opportunities Band offers for your child 
this year.  I’ll be sending information & reminders frequently 
this year.  Your child will also receive monthly Band Calendars 
+ lots of hard copy information.  Please check those back packs 
daily!  

I am really looking forward to this school year.  I appreciate your 
trust and support.  
Dr. C.
 

The SMS Band Boosters need your help during the Tuesday, Aug. 5 
registration.  We need parent volunteers to work the Band Booster 
table @ Shadowlawn 7:30AM - 12:00pm and 4:00pm - 7:00pm. 
    Please contact Jennifer Sutton, SMS Band Booster President, 
    at: mikenjen@bellsouth.net to volunteer.  You are needed!  Any 
    amount of time you can offer is welcomed!

Dear Band Parents,
Thanks so much for the JC Penny Gift Card!  I will definitely 
put this to good use!  I appreciate your thoughtfulness.  

Thanks so everyone who helped with our banquet!  It was 
beautifully decorated, the food was awesome, lots of awards / 
recognitions – a great event! 

As we wrap up this year, please encourage your child to remain 
in Band and review / practice this Summer.  Middle school kids 
cannot see past tomorrow much less next year or high school.  
Children need parents to make the big decisions.  Middle 
schoolers are just children in big bodies.  Students will get 
out of Band exactly what they put into it – so next year is 
another opportunity for all to improve, learn & achieve.  Every 
child has the opportunity to achieve his or her highest 
potentials in instrumental music.  Band is a family of friends 
and an atmosphere of learning, high standards and achievement.  

If you have checked out a school owned instrument, I must hear 
from you by Thursday, May 22, of this week.  You will need to 
either:

Turn in the instrument with $30.00 for it to be checked & 
readied for the next student;  I will be @ SMS late every 
afternoon this week except Tuesday. 
Sign, complete & return a Summer 08 check out form (just have 
your child to ask for one)

I will continue to use this email group for information this 
Summer.  If you will not be returning to 08-09 SMS Band, please 
email me at your earliest convenience and I will remove your 
address.  

Again, thanks so much for a wonderful year!  I appreciate each 
parent & student.  I hope you all have a safe, happy Summer!

Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,
We still have some band fees that have not been paid. Our Treasurer 
needs this money ASAP to be able to close out this year’s financial 
books.  We need all parents to honor the commitment they made at 
the beginning of this school year when they signed up their child 
for band. If you are unsure if your child’s fees are paid in full, 
please contact our Treasurer, Pat Pritchard either by email 
popritchard@comcast.net or home 386-4642.

Thanks!
Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,
Our Annual Awards Banquet is tomorrow evening, May 15, 
6:30pm at New Hope Christian Church (Kirby Whitten / 
Yale Rd.).  It is across the street from our concert 
site – Bartlett Baptist.  Banquet tickets are going 
home today.  
Please monitor your child’s attire & behavior tomorrow 
evening. This is a nice ceremony & semi-formal banquet. 
Dress is: nice pants, shirts with a collar (tucked in 
pants) for gentlemen (and students) and nice pants, 
dress or skirts for ladies (and students). We will have 
several VIP guests in attendance – so appearance & 
behavior is even more important!  The focus tomorrow 
evening should positive:  SMS Band students’ 
achievements & accomplishments this year.  Please do 
not allow inappropriate dress or behavior to detract 
from the Band students’ opportunity to be recognized & 
enjoy this event!  Come hungry, bring your cameras & 
enjoy!  

Dr. C.  

Shelby County Schools Summer Music Academy
                  
We are delighted to announce Shelby County Schools Music 
Academy, Summer 2008.  This academy will provide an enriching 
experience that will enhance students’ skills in music. 

The curriculum this summer will focus on preparation for a 
final band and choir performance.  Activities include:

-Learning new vocal and instrumental music 
-Rehearsing and preparing vocal and instrumental music for 
 performance readiness 
-Reading and notating music 
-Listening to and analyzing music 
-Community outreach and involvement 
-Critical, collaborative, and creative thinking activities 
-Music history/music composers 
-Written and oral reflections 

The targeted audience – Students who will be in 7th, 8th, 
9th grade this 2008-2009 school year.
 
The academy is scheduled for June 16-20, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. 
– 12:00 p.m. at Appling Middle School.
 
The application is available on the SCS website at 
www.scsk12.org  . 
 
If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Gilmore at 
mgilmore@scsk12.org or (901) 321-2572.

Thanks so much for your help with the Dance!  All of your 
efforts are very appreciated!  The many donations, parents 
selling tickets & chaperoning, working the concessions –  
So many Band parents helped this past week with the dance – 
especially Friday.  Several parents were @ SMS most of the 
day Friday getting everything ready for the dance.  The 
message is from Mrs. Pat Pritchard, our Band Booster 
Treasurer.  See everyone @ the Awards Banquet Thursday, 
May 15!  

Dr. C. 

------------------------------------------------------------

From: Dr. Carol Chipman [mailto:ekingchipman@scsk12.org] 
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 7:05 AM
To: Pat Pritchard
Subject: Re: Dance Profit

On 5/12/08 6:36 AM, "Dr. Carol Chipman"  
wrote:
I put everything into Quickbooks last night.  After paying all 
of the refunds, pizza & the DJ and accounting for the cash I kept 
out of last week’s deposit to use for change at the dance, our 
total profit was $1729.57. 
 
Pat

This is from Mr. Dodd, Band Director @ Bartlett High School.  
Please respond to ddodd@scsk12.org if you plan to attend or 
have any questions.
Dr. C.
************************************************************
From: "Dwight Dodd" 

Subject: Fw: Meet and Greet - May 13

------------------------------------------------------------

To:  All 2008-2009 Band Freshmen and Parents
From:  Bartlett High School Band

PLEASE JOIN US ON TUESDAY - MAY 13TH AT 7:00 PM
BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM
5688 Woodlawn

MEET AND GREET
Band Director, Band & Booster Members

Information regarding our band program will be available
and dessert will be served.

If you have any questions, please call Sue Smith at 377-0238.

Hope to see you on the 13th !

Shadowlawn Band Awards Banquet
Thursday, May 15, 6:30pm @ New Hope Christian Church
(Kirby Whitten & Yale Rd.)

Ticket Orders are due Thursday, May 8!!! 

Jackson Symphony Summer Music Camp

June 9 – 13, 2008
9:30-3:30

First United Methodist Church
200 S. Church St.
Jackson, TN

Middle School and High School Band and Orchestra
Registration deadline May 26, 2008

See website and brochure at www.TheJacksonSymphony.org 
click on education

For more info call the Jackson Symphony office at 
731-427-6440 

The Bolton High School Bands Spring Concert is at New Hope 
Christian Church TUESDAY, May 6 at 7:00pm. 
Tickets will be $3.00 each and will be available at the door. 
**Admission is free for middle school Band Students wearing 
their Band Shirt or Jacket.

This information was at the bottom of the email sent 5-4.  
I was afraid it might be overlooked since it was at the end.  
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Dr. C.

School owned instruments: 

For those students who are returning to 08-09 SMS Band: You 
may check out the instrument over the Summer.  Please ask me 
for a Summer Check out Form.  

For those students who will not be returning to 08-09 SMS 
Band:  You’ll need to have your instrument checked by Amro 
or Mid South Music & pay for needed repairs.  This means the 
valves & valve cases and the corks (spit valves) and pads 
are in good working condition....the instrument will play in 
the same condition you received it. Please bring a repair 
verification form (or form from Amro or Mid South Music 
stating that the instrument was checked) with your instrument 
when it is returned.  You may either have the instrument 
checked / repaired on your own or bring the instrument in 
with a $30.00 check (or cash) payable to the SMS Band 
Boosters & we will have it checked / repaired.  I don’t 
expect you to pay for dents that were on the instrument when 
you checked it out, but the instrument was used all year & 
it will need some TLC.  Instruments (with paid repair slip 
or $30.00) and check out forms are due Tuesday, May 20.   

Dear Band Parents,

Thanks so much for your wonderful support @ our Spring Concert! 
I am very proud of the students’ performances.  It is so 
rewarding to hear their progress & watch each  student 
experience success!  Here’s the news that the Band Students 
have been waiting for:  All Band students who participated in 
the Spring Concert & stayed for the entire concert are excused 
from all remaining Practice Record Assignments this school year.  
That means that these students should turn in 6 PR assignments 
for Q4.  


Tuesday, May 6:  Make up Solo & Ensemble after school until 
4:00pm


Band Students do not need instruments Tuesday 5-6. I’ll let them 
know the in class rehearsal schedule from there. 

   **The 8th Graders who are performing Thursday evening, May 8, 
   Do need to bring instruments that day to class!!


A Special Thanks to the Honor Band chaperones & Booster Board! 
I appreciate all your efforts to make the Atlanta trip successful.  
The Honor Band earned the Silver Award at the Southern Star Music 
Festival on April 25.  I am well aware that we cannot have Band 
trips without dedicated chaperones – THANK YOU!! 



8th Grade Band Students – Remember Monday, 5-5:  Bring 
Instruments, Music & wear your black shirt & khaki pants;  Go to 
the Band Room @ 9:00AM


Award Banquet Ticket orders are due Thursday May 8.  The Awards 
Banquet is Thursday, May 15 @ 6:30pm. The ticket order form is 
attached & copied below.  All attending students are recognized!  
Dress is nice casual – no jeans, shorts, athletic wear.  Nice 
dress includes (we are celebrating and not performing) – dress 
pants, dresses, ties, shirts with collars, skirts....etc. This 
type of attire is fine.  


Friday, May 9 Spring Dance Band Fund-Raiser 7:00-9:00PM.  Thanks 
so much for the donations – we still need more!  Here’s an easy 
way to help.  Please send: Plastic individual bottles of Sprite, 
Cokes and Dr. Pepper;  Sour Candy (boxes from Sams or Costcos);  
Door Prizes by Friday, May 9.  We still need help – please 
contact Jennifer Sutton:  mikenjen@bellsouth.net   Thank you!!!!


School owned instruments: 

For those students who are returning to 08-09 SMS Band: You may 
check out the instrument over the Summer.  Please ask me for a 
Summer Check out Form.  


For those students who will not be returning to 08-09 SMS Band:  
You’ll need to have your instrument checked by Amro or Mid 
South Music & pay for needed repairs.  This means the valves & 
valve cases and the corks (spit valves) and pads are in good 
working condition.  Please bring a repair verification form (or 
form from Amro or Mid South Music stating that the instrument 
was checked) with your instrument when it is returned.  You may 
either have the instrument checked / repaired on your own or 
bring the instrument in with a $30.00 check (or cash) payable 
to the SMS Band Boosters & we will have it checked / repaired.  
I don’t expect you to pay for dents that were on the instrument 
when you checked it out, but the instrument was used all year & 
it will need some TLC.  Instruments (with paid repair slip or 
$30.00) and check out forms are due Tuesday, May 20.  


What a wonderful Band year we have had!!!  It’s time to 
celebrate!  

Thanks again for your continued support!  I appreciate each of 
you!

Dr. C.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear Band Students and Parents,                                      
 
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the Annual 
Band Awards Banquet.
 
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008 – 6:30 P.M.
Place:       New Hope Christian Church, 3300 Kirby Whitten 
             Road, Bartlett
Catered by:  Bozo’s Barbecue
Menu:        Barbecue, Chicken Tenders, 3 Sides, Dessert, 
             Drinks
Cost:        $9.00 per person
 
Please place your ticket order early as the last day to purchase 
tickets to attend the banquet will be May 8, 2008. There will be 
no ticket sales at the door.
**In order to be recognized, participation by student or a 
paying adult is necessary.**
 
Please complete the form below.  Send a check made payable to 
Shadowlawn Band Boosters and the completed form in an envelope 
to Dr. Chipman.
 
Sincerely,
Anita Murry  (amurrysmsband@bellsouth.net)
Band Booster President
*********Detach & Return the Form Below with Payment*********
 
Please list all SMS Band students attending on this order form.
Tickets will be sent home with oldest child.
 
Student Name(s)                    Grade      Homeroom Teacher

Name of student representative (if student unable to attend):

Number of tickets:   @ $9.00 each
 
Total amount enclosed:                                              

Homeroom teachers will give the tickets to your child to bring 
home prior to the banquet.

The Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by your Shadowlawn Band 
Boosters

Spring Concert Tonight @ Bartlett Baptist Church (Kirby 
Whitten @ Yale Rd) 7:00pm.
Students arrive @ 6:30pm dressed in black performance shirt 
tucked in khaki (full length) pants – no shorts or capris
Girls may wear khaki skirts (must be dress code length)
Bring instruments assembled + music....everything needed to 
perform.

Parents, Please reinforce appropriate conduct behavior with 
your child!  Student behavior needs to improve from the 
December Concert.  This is a formal concert & appropriate 
behavior / performance is a must!  Students must be quiet on 
stage & as audience members – No cell phones, gum....etc.


Admission is free – family, friends are encouraged to attend.
It means so much to students for parents / family  / friends 
to be in the audience for their concert!

FYI:  The  cost of the concert tonight (and the December 
Concert) is $450.00 per concert, that’s why Band fees + fund 
raisers / donations are so important!

CD Orders are due tomorrow!  You may purchase CDs tonight. 

Thanks so much!  I am looking forward to a great concert 
tonight!

Dr. C. 

************************************************************
CD Recording Order Form
Thursday, May 1, 2008
SMS Band Concert

The cost per CD is $12.00. Payment maybe cash or a check payable 
to Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  
Please complete the order form below and return with your check 
by Friday, May 2.  
CDs will be available Thursday, May 22.

Student Name _________________________________________
Parent Name___________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
City, State___________________Zip Code___________________
Home Phone #__________________________________________
Cell #_______________________________________________
e-mail address_________________________________________

Total # of CDs ordered ______________ X  $12.00 per CD
Total enclosed $____________________
Make checks payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters

Band Parents,
We need help in two areas:

Monday through Friday, May 5-9 Week 10:30AM – 1:00PM 
selling dance tickets during lunch time.  Even if you 
cannot help during the entire time, all help is 
appreciated!   

Friday, May 9 Dance Chaperone / concession  7:00pm-9:00pm

Please contact Jennifer Sutton:  mikenjen@bellsouth.net 
if you can help.

Thanks!
Dr. C. 

Friday, May 9, is our final fund-raiser for this school year.  
We really need this fund raiser to be a financial success to 
fund our banquet & concert!

Here are some ways you can help.  The Band Boosters would 
very much appreciate donations to sell as concessions and 
decorations for the May 9 School-wide Dance.  Here are needed 
items.  You may send these in to the Band Room starting today!

1. Individual size soft drinks in plastic re-sealable bottles 
– Coke, Sprite & Dr. Pepper  No soft drinks in a can or 
generic drinks please 

2. Sour Candy  (a large box from Sams or Costco) – Nerds, 
Airheads, Sour Worms....etc. Sour candy sells well!

3. Ring Pops (a large box from Sams or Costco)– the lollipop 
type rings any flavor is OK

4. Glow Earrings – the magnetic type for the ears...this 
really sells well too!  

5. Door prizes!!!  Gift Cards for meals, vouchers for bowling 
games, Putt-Putt...etc.  Food & entertainment vouchers are 
desperately needed!  Company donations are welcome!

6. Spring decorations – Flowers, Streamers...anything that we 
can use to decorate the gym.  You may take the the 
decorations home immediately after the dance on May 9.  

7. If you can help or have any other ideas for items / food 
to sell?  Please contact Jennifer Sutton:  
mikenjen@bellsouth.net or 371-2003 or 262-9845

Thank You!!   Thank You!!   Thank You!!   Thank You!!   
Thank You!!   Thank You!!   Thank You!!   Thank You!!   
Thank You!!   Thank You!!   Thank You!!

Dear Band Parents,

Practice Record Assignment #6 is due Wednesday, 4-30
**Honor Band students – only one hour of practice on your 
concert music is required for PR #6.  

Practice Record Assignment #7
**All Band Students who are well prepared and perform to 
their highest potential at the May 1 Concert and have 
excellent conduct (no talking, no cell phones only great 
performing & quiet listening allowed) and stay for the 
entire concert will be excused from PR Assignment #7

Thanks Parents!  I hope you are not drowning in information 
by now!  This is a busy time of the year.  
Keep Calm!  ; - )

Dr. C.

This information is from Mr. Chipman @ Bolton High School.  
Please respond to dchipman@scsk12.org if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Dr. C.

Bolton High School Band Audition Information:
Incoming 9th grade Students that are not a member of their 
school's honor concert band (or if your school does not have an 
honor band, or if you are new to the area) will need to audition. 

Audition dates are: Wednesday, May 14(at Shadowlawn MS), Tues. 
May 20(Bolton), Thurs. May 22(Bolton). Auditions will begin at 
2:30pm on those days. Students will need to play their solo from 
solo and ensemble, or excerpts from Band music.  You will also 
be asked to play 6 of the 12 major scales from memory and show 
rhythm counting and note recognition skills.  Bring a copy of 
your latest report card. 

Band Parents,
Our Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 15, @ 6:30pm is just 
around the corner!  May 8, next Thursday, is the final 
day to order tickets for this wonderful event!  Our 
students have really worked hard which has resulted in 
many great performances this year. It’s time to celebrate 
student achievements!!  Great food, fun, and all students 
participating are recognized!  Please make sure you get 
your orders in by May 8!  No tickets are sold at the door.  
Tickets are delivered via homeroom teachers.

Thanks Again!
More Soon -
Dr. C.

********************************************************
Dear Band Students and Parents,                                      
 
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the 
Annual Band Awards Banquet.
 
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008 – 6:30 P.M.
Place:       New Hope Christian Church, 3300 Kirby Whitten 
             Road, Bartlett
Catered by:  Bozo’s Barbecue
Menu:        Barbecue, Chicken Tenders, 3 Sides, Dessert, 
             Drinks
Cost:        $9.00 per person
 
Please place your ticket order early as the last day to 
purchase tickets to attend the banquet will be May 8, 2008. 
There will be no ticket sales at the door.
**In order to be recognized, participation by student or a 
paying adult is necessary.**
 
Please complete the form below.  Send a check made payable 
to Shadowlawn Band Boosters and the completed form in an 
envelope to Dr. Chipman.
 
Sincerely,
Anita Murry  (amurrysmsband@bellsouth.net)
Band Booster President
*********Detach & Return the Form Below with Payment*********
 
Please list all SMS Band students attending on this order form.
Tickets will be sent home with oldest child.

Student Name(s)                  Grade        Homeroom Teacher

Name of student representative (if student unable to attend):

Number of tickets:     @ $9.00 each

Total amount enclosed:                                              

Homeroom teachers will give the tickets to your child to 
bring home prior to the banquet.
The Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by your Shadowlawn 
Band Boosters

Wow – It is already time for our final concert of the 
school year!  Please invite your family & friends – 
there is no admission charge.  We like to hear applause 
& see parents, family & friends in the audience!

Concert CD orders are due Friday, May 2!  Don’t miss 
this opportunity to have a professional CD recording 
of your child’s Spring Concert Performance!  

Thursday, May 1 @ Bartlett Baptist Church 

Students arrive @ 6:30pm 
Student attire is the black performance shirt & khaki 
full-length pants + shirts tucked in;  No shorts or 
capris;  Girls may wear khaki colored skirts if desired 
Students arrive with instruments assembled; Remember 
music! 
Students are required to stay until the Honor Band has 
finished their performance.  This is the only opportunity 
for many younger students to hear the advanced ensembles 
perform.   
Appropriate student behavior is required;  This is a 
formal concert, parents please make sure your child 
understands the importance of good behavior at a formal 
event!  We need to improve in this area from our December 
Concert. 


Thanks Again!  
More Soon - 
Dr. C.


********************************************************


CD Recording Order Form
SMS Band Concert
Thursday, May 1, 2008

The cost per CD is $12.00. Payment maybe cash or a check 
payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  Please complete the 
order form below and return with your check by Friday, May 
2.  CDs will be available Thursday, May 22.

Student Name _________________________________________
Parent Name___________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
City, State___________________Zip Code___________________
Home Phone #__________________________________________
Cell #_______________________________________________
e-mail address_________________________________________

Total # of CDs ordered ______________ X  $12.00 per CD
Total enclosed $____________________
Make checks payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters 

Reminder to 8th Grade Band:
Monday, 4-21 – Tomorrow:  

Wear Black Shirt & Khaki Pants 
Bring Instrument & Music 
Bring $5.00 for pizza lunch 
Eat a big breakfast in the morning! 
Rehearsal 7:30AM in the Band Room

Band Booster Meeting 7:00PM in the SMS Cafeteria 
Honor Band Chaperone Meeting immediately following

No Honor Band Rehearsal Monday, 4-21

Yes - Tuesday, 4-22 & Wednesday, 4-23  Honor Band Rehearsal After 
School until 4:00PM

Students may make up Solo assignment grade (from the 4-12 Solo & 
Ensemble Festival) Tuesday, May 6.  I will stay after school that 
day until 4:00pm.  
Students need to bring solo music, a copy for me & your accompaniment 
CD....you can use my CD player.  

Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,

Thanks so much for your continued support!  We are very busy 
preparing for our final performances and events this school year.  
Friday, May 9, is our final fund-raiser for this school year.  We 
really need this fund raiser to be a financial success to fund our 
banquet & concert!  Here are some ways you can help.  The Band 
Boosters would very much appreciate donations to sell as 
concessions and decorations for the May 9 School-wide Dance.  Here 
are needed items.  
You may send these in to the Band Room after the May 1 Concert:

Individual size soft drinks in plastic re-sealable bottles – Coke, 
Sprite & Dr. Pepper  No soft drinks in a can or generic drinks please 

2.  Sour Candy in large quantities please (Sams or Costco) – Nerds, 
Airheads, Sour Worms....etc.  Sour candy sells well!

3. Ring Pops in large quantities please – the lollipop type rings any 
flavor is OK

4. Glow Earrings – the magnetic type for the ears...this really sells 
well too!  

5.  Door prizes!!!  Gift Cards for meals, vouchers for bowling games, 
Putt-Putt...etc.  Food & entertainment vouchers are desperately needed!

6.  Spring decorations – Flowers, Streamers...anything that we can use 
to decorate the gym.  You may take the the decorations home immediately 
after the dance on May 9.  

7. If you can help or have any other ideas for items / food to sell?  
Please contact:  Jennifer Sutton:  mikenjen@bellsouth.net

Thank You!!         
Thank You!!

Here are some reminders:

Monday, 4-21:  8th Grade Band Field Trip:  Remember:  black shirt with 
khaki pants, instrument, music & pizza $5.00 

Monday, 4-21:  Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm;  Honor Band Chaperone Meeting 
immediately to follow;  Parents, we really need your help for the banquet, 
Spring Fund Raiser Dance, Concert + much more!  Please attend!  Performing 
students need to arrive that evening @ 6:30pm wearing the black shirt & 
khaki pants

Tuesday, 4-22:  Full Honor Band Rehearsal until 4:00pm  - Students 
involved in BETA & NJHS must be in rehearsal no later than 3:00pm!

Wednesday, 4-23:  Full Honor Band Rehearsal until 4:00pm – Last one until 
we perform in Atlanta!

Thursday 4-24 – Sunday (early AM) 4-27:  Honor Band Southern Star Music 
Festival Atlanta, GA

Thursday, 5-1:  Spring Concert Bartlett Baptist Church 7:00pm;  Students 
arrive @ 6:30pm in black shirt / khaki pants with instruments assembled 
& music...everything needed to perform

Friday, 5-2:  Spring Concert CD orders due!  CDs will arrive prior to the 
last day of school for students.

Thursday, 5-8:  Banquet ticket orders due!  $9.00 per person (just pays 
for the meal)

Friday, 5-9:  School-wide Dance:  Band Spring Fund Raiser 7:00 – 9:00PM 
SMS Gym

Thursday, 5-15:  Awards Banquet New Hope Church 6:30pm  

Assignments:

Practice Record #4  This week
Practice Record #5: 4-23
Practice Record #6: 4-30


Copies of attachments:

8th Grade Band
Field Trip
Monday, April 21, 2008



Eat a BIG breakfast this morning!

7:30AM:  ALL participating students (wearing black polo style shirt & 
khaki pants) go to the Band Room for rehearsal;  Bring instrument & music

8:45AM:  Students load instruments and stands

9:15AM:    Depart SMS

10:00AM:   Bon Lin Elementary Concert

11:00AM:  Lucy Elementary Concert

12:00 PM: Bartlett Elementary Concert

1:00PM:   Rivercrest Concert

1:30PM:   Return SMS  Students are responsible for unloading instruments 
and equipment and properly storing these items.  Eat lunch (Prepaid pizza) 
after instruments /  stands are unloaded & stored.  


**All SCS procedures and regulations apply  

**ALL Eighth Grade Band students need to bring $5.00 in a sealed envelope 
with the  student’s name on the outside by Thursday, April 17.  This will 
pay for pizza & a soft  drink. 


**Parents are welcome to attend concerts.  Please check in at the 
elementary school office  upon arrival.  

**Any student missing TCAP from the previous week, will stay @ SMS to 
complete the test.

     
Dear Band Students and Parents,                                      
 
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the Annual Band 
Awards Banquet.
 
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008 – 6:30 P.M.
Place:       New Hope Christian Church, 3300 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
Catered by:  Bozo’s Barbecue
Menu:        Barbecue, Chicken Tenders, 3 Sides, Dessert, Drinks
Cost:        $9.00 per person
 
Please place your ticket order early as the last day to purchase tickets 
to attend the banquet will be May 8, 2008. There will be no ticket sales 
at the door.
**In order to be recognized, participation by student or a paying adult 
is necessary.**
 
Please complete the form below.  Send a check made payable to Shadowlawn 
Band Boosters and the completed form in an envelope to Dr. Chipman.
 
Sincerely,
Anita Murry  (amurrysmsband@bellsouth.net)
Band Booster President
**************Detach & Return the Form Below with Payment**************
 
Please list all SMS Band students attending on this order form.
Tickets will be sent home with oldest child.
 
Student Name(s)                     Grade              Homeroom Teacher
 
Name of student representative (if student unable to attend):

Number of tickets:          @ $9.00 each
 
Total amount enclosed:                                              

Homeroom teachers will give the tickets to your child to bring home prior 
to the banquet.
The Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by your Shadowlawn Band Boosters


CD Recording Order Form
Thursday, May 1, 2008
SMS Band Concert


The cost per CD is $12.00. Payment maybe cash or a check payable to 
Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  Please complete the order form below and return 
with your check by Friday, May 2.  CDs will be available Thursday, May 22.

Student Name _________________________________________
Parent Name___________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
City, State___________________Zip Code___________________
Home Phone #__________________________________________
Cell #_______________________________________________
e-mail address_________________________________________

Total # of CDs ordered ______________ X  $12.00 per CD
Total enclosed $____________________
Make checks payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters 

Dear Band Parents,

Thanks so much for your continued support!  We are very busy 
preparing for our final performances and events this school 
year.  Friday, May 9, is our final fund-raiser for this school 
year.  We really need this fund raiser to be a financial success 
to fund our banquet & concert!  Here are some ways you can help.  
The Band Boosters would very much appreciate donations to sell 
as concessions and decorations for the May 9 School-wide Dance.  
Here are needed items.  You may send these in to the Band Room 
after the May 1 Concert:

Individual size soft drinks in plastic re-sealable bottles – 
Coke, Sprite & Dr. Pepper  No soft drinks in a can or generic 
drinks please 

2.  Sour Candy in large quantities please (Sams or Costco) – Nerds, 
Airheads, Sour Worms....etc.  Sour candy sells well!

3. Ring Pops in large quantities please – the lollipop type rings 
any flavor is OK

4. Glow Earrings – the magnetic type for the ears...this really 
sells well too!  

5.  Door prizes!!!  Gift Cards for meals, vouchers for bowling games, 
Putt-Putt...etc.  Food & entertainment vouchers are desperately 
needed!

6.  Spring decorations – Flowers, Streamers...anything that we can 
use to decorate the gym.  You may take the the decorations home 
immediately after the dance on May 9.  

7. If you can help or have any other ideas for items / food to sell?  
Please contact:  Jennifer Sutton:  mikenjen@bellsouth.net


Here are some reminders:

Monday, 4-21:  8th Grade Band Field Trip:  Remember:  black shirt with 
khaki pants, instrument, music & pizza $5.00 

Monday, 4-21:  Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm;  Honor Band Chaperone 
Meeting immediately to follow;  Parents, we really need your help for 
the banquet, Spring Fund Raiser Dance, Concert + much more!  Please 
attend!  Performing students need to arrive that evening @ 6:30pm 
wearing the black shirt & khaki pants

Tuesday, 4-22:  Full Honor Band Rehearsal until 4:00pm  - Students 
involved in BETA & NJHS must be in rehearsal no later than 3:00pm!

Wednesday, 4-23:  Full Honor Band Rehearsal until 4:00pm – Last one 
until we perform in Atlanta!

Thursday 4-24 – Sunday (early AM) 4-27:  Honor Band Southern Star Music 
Festival Atlanta, GA

Thursday, 5-1:  Spring Concert Bartlett Baptist Church 7:00pm;  
Students arrive @ 6:30pm in black shirt / khaki pants with instruments 
assembled & music...everything needed to perform

Friday, 5-2:  Spring Concert CD orders due!  CDs will arrive prior to 
the last day of school for students.

Thursday, 5-8:  Banquet ticket orders due!  $9.00 per person (just 
pays for the meal)

Friday, 5-9:  School-wide Dance:  Band Spring Fund Raiser 7:00 – 9:00PM 
SMS Gym

Thursday, 5-15:  Awards Banquet New Hope Church 6:30pm  


Assignments:

Practice Record #4  This week
Practice Record #5: 4-23
Practice Record #6: 4-30

Copies of attachments:

8th Grade Band
Field Trip
Monday, April 21, 2008



Eat a BIG breakfast this morning!

7:30AM:  ALL participating students (wearing black polo style shirt & 
khaki pants) go to the Band Room for rehearsal;  Bring instrument & 
music

8:45AM:  Students load instruments and stands

9:15AM:    Depart SMS

10:00AM:   Bon Lin Elementary Concert

11:00AM:  Lucy Elementary Concert

12:00 PM: Bartlett Elementary Concert

1:00PM:   Rivercrest Concert

1:30PM:   Return SMS  Students are responsible for unloading instruments 
and equipment and properly storing these items.  Eat lunch (Prepaid 
pizza) after instruments / stands are unloaded & stored.  

**All SCS procedures and regulations apply  

**ALL Eighth Grade Band students need to bring $5.00 in a sealed envelope 
with the  student’s name on the outside by Thursday, April 17.  This will 
pay for pizza & a soft  drink. 

**Parents are welcome to attend concerts.  Please check in at the 
elementary school office upon arrival.  

**Any student missing TCAP from the previous week, will stay @ SMS to 
complete the test.

     

Dear Band Students and Parents,                                      
 
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the Annual Band 
Awards Banquet.
 
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008 – 6:30 P.M.
Place:       New Hope Christian Church, 3300 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
Catered by:  Bozo’s Barbecue
Menu:        Barbecue, Chicken Tenders, 3 Sides, Dessert, Drinks
Cost:        $9.00 per person
 
Please place your ticket order early as the last day to purchase tickets 
to attend the banquet will be May 8, 2008. There will be no ticket sales 
at the door.
**In order to be recognized, participation by student or a paying adult 
is necessary.**
 
Please complete the form below.  Send a check made payable to Shadowlawn 
Band Boosters and the completed form in an envelope to Dr. Chipman.
 
Sincerely,
Anita Murry  (amurrysmsband@bellsouth.net)
Band Booster President
**************Detach & Return the Form Below with Payment**************
 
Please list all SMS Band students attending on this order form.
Tickets will be sent home with oldest child.
 
Student Name(s)                      Grade              Homeroom Teacher
          
Name of student representative (if student unable to attend):

Number of tickets:       @ $9.00 each
 
Total amount enclosed:                                              

Homeroom teachers will give the tickets to your child to bring home 
prior to the banquet.
The Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by your Shadowlawn Band Boosters


CD Recording Order Form
Thursday, May 1, 2008
SMS Band Concert

The cost per CD is $12.00. Payment maybe cash or a check payable to 
Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  Please complete the order form below and 
return with your check by Friday, May 2.  CDs will be available 
Thursday, May 22.

Student Name _________________________________________
Parent Name___________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
City, State___________________Zip Code___________________
Home Phone #__________________________________________
Cell #_______________________________________________
e-mail address_________________________________________

Total # of CDs ordered ______________ X  $12.00 per CD
Total enclosed $____________________
Make checks payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters 

Please find attached & copied below the CD order form for the 
Thursday, May 1, Spring Concert @ Bartlett Baptist Church.  The 
CD cost is $12.00 per CD.  CD Orders are no later than Friday, 
May 2!  The CDs will be available before May 23.  Do not miss 
this opportunity!
Thanks,
Dr. C. 


CD Recording Order Form
Thursday, May 1, 2008
SMS Band Concert

The cost per CD is $12.00. Payment maybe cash or a check payable 
to Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  
Please complete the order form below and return with your check 
by Friday, May 2.  
CDs will be available Thursday, May 22.

Student Name _________________________________________
Parent Name___________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
City, State___________________Zip Code___________________
Home Phone #__________________________________________
Cell #_______________________________________________
e-mail address_________________________________________

Total # of CDs ordered ______________ X  $12.00 per CD
Total enclosed $____________________
Make checks payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters 

The Shadowlawn Band has qualified for the 07-08 TN Bandmasters 
Sweepstakes Award! 

This prestigious state award is presented to middle school bands 
who earn during the school year:
Superior Ratings in Prepared & Sight-Reading at the WTSBOA Concert 
Festival And Superior Ratings at the WTSBOA Solo Ensemble Festival
(over 1/2 of the band students must participate with over 1/2 of 
these students earning Superior Ratings)

This 2007-08 TN Bandmasters Sweepstakes Award will be presented 
at the TN Music Educators Association Conference in Nashville, TN 
in 2009

This is the third time that the Shadowlawn Band students have 
earned this state recognition!  
I am incredibly proud of my students this year! 
I appreciate the opportunity to teach your child and to share the 
life-long joy of learning & performing music!

I am so excited for my students to earn this recognition – I had 
to share this great news with you!

Dr. C.

Congratulations Band Students!
Here are the results from Saturday, April 12 at the West TN 
School Band & Orchestra Association
Solo & Ensemble Festival:
76 Students earned Superior Ratings
51 Students earned Excellent Ratings
12 Students earned Good Ratings

This is incredible – Wow!  I am so very proud of each student!  
I will have judge’s forms & medals in class this coming week.  

Thank you parents for your early morning efforts today to 
support your child
in instrumental music education.

Here are some reminders:

Practice Record #4 is due Wed. 4-16

After school rehearsals this week until 4:00pm:
Monday, 4-14:  Honor Band Woodwinds & Brass
Tuesday, 4-15:  Full Honor Band
Thursday, 4-17:  Full Honor Band

Monday, 4-21:  8th Grade Band Tour of Schools – Please remember 
to send the $5.00 for pizza & students wear black shirt & khaki 
pants 

Monday, 4-21:  Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm Cafeteria – Parents, 
please attend we need your help with the school wide dance, 
banquet, concert + much more!  Small ensembles perform;  Honor 
Band Chaperone Meeting immediately following the Band Booster 
Meeting

Thanks Again!  I so very much appreciate your support!  
Dr. C. 

Good Morning Band Parents!

Here’s one more reminder about the WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble 
Festival, Sat. 4-12, @ Cordova Middle School.  Our scheduled 
time is 9:00AM.  

DIRECTIONS TO CORDOVA MIDDLE SCHOOL 
-South on Germantown Rd 
-Turn Left on Trinity (just past Trinity Commons) 
-Turn Left on Sanga 
-The school will be on Your Right 
-Park on the street or in the front lot 
You can go Macon to Sanga, but watch the turns and make sure 
to stay on Macon.

I hope each student performs to her or his highest potential 
tomorrow!  

See you in the morning!
Dr. C.

There is a note coming home today from Mrs. Murry, Band 
Booster President.  
Mrs. Murry requests for parents to please read the note. 
The 8th Grade Band Class @ 11:40AM will receive their 
note tomorrow.  
Thanks,
Dr. C. 

8th Grade Band
Field Trip
Monday, April 21, 2008 

Eat a BIG breakfast this morning!

7:30AM:  ALL participating students (wearing black polo style 
shirt & khaki pants) go to the Band Room for rehearsal;  
Bring instrument & music

8:45AM:  Students load instruments and stands

9:15AM:    Depart SMS

10:00AM:   Bon Lin Elementary Concert

11:00AM:  Lucy Elementary Concert

12:00 PM: Bartlett Elementary Concert

1:00PM:   Rivercrest Concert

1:30PM:   Return SMS  Students are responsible for unloading 
instruments and equipment and properly storing these items.  
Eat lunch (Prepaid pizza) after instruments /  stands are 
unloaded & stored.  

**All SCS procedures and regulations apply  

**ALL Eighth Grade Band students need to bring $5.00 in a 
sealed envelope with the  student’s name on the outside by 
Thursday, April 17.  This will pay for pizza & a soft  drink. 

**Parents are welcome to attend concerts.  Please check in 
at the elementary school office upon arrival.  

**Any student missing TCAP from the previous week, will stay 
@ SMS to complete the test.

Dear Band Parents,
Thanks so much for your continued generous support!  I really 
appreciate your kind remarks.  Please remember to check 
shadowlawnband.org regularly.  Dr. C.  Go Tigers!!

Practice Record #3 is due Wed. April 4.

After school practice until 4:00pm:  

Mon. 4-7:  Honor Band Percussion Ensemble 
Tues. 4-8:  7th Grade Ensembles 
Thurs. 4-10:  8th Grade Ensembles 
Mon. 4-14:  Honor Band Brass & Woodwinds 
Tues. 4-15:  Full Honor Band Trip Procedures sent home 4-15; 
Parents, students must sign & return 
Thurs. 4-17:  Full Honor Band 
Tues. 4-22:  Full Honor Band 
Wed. 4-23:  Full Honor Band

Sat. 4-12:  West TN School Band & Orchestra Association Solo 
& Ensemble Festival @ Cordova Middle  

9:00AM is our assigned time.  Attached & at the end of this 
email is another copy of the S & E information.  

Mon. 4-21:  8th Grade Band Tour of Schools Information sent 
home this week.

**Any 8th Grade student who needs to make up a TCAP Test, 
will stay @ SMS on 4-21 to complete the test.

Mon. 4-12:  Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm SMS Cafeteria  Small 
Ensembles Perform,  Spring Fund-Raiser, Concert, Banquet + 
Much More!

**Honor Band Chaperone Meeting immediately following the 
booster meeting!

Thurs. 4-24 through early AM Sun. 4-27:  Honor Band Southern 
Star Music Festival Atlanta, GA  

Itinerary & Trip Procedures/Rules sent home 4-15.

Thurs. 5-1:  Spring Concert 7:00pm Bartlett Baptist Church 
All Bands Students arrive @ 6:30pm

Friday, 5-9:  Spring Fund Raiser School-Wide Dance 7:00pm-
9:00pm SMS Gym 

**We’ll need:  Band Parents to sell tickets @ SMS during lunch, 
chaperone, set-up, decorate, clean up, sell concessions, take 
pictures, and donate Lots of candy / re-sealable soft drinks, 
glow sticks or glow jewelry; We also need business donations 
for door prizes like meal vouchers and free items like bowling 
games, putt-putt games....etc. You can send these items in 
after the May 1 Concert.

Thurs. 5-15:  Awards Banquet New Hope Christian Church (across 
the street from Bartlett Baptist where our concert are) 6:30pm

Thurs. May 8 – Deadline to order tickets!  We’ll need parents 
to set up, clean up, decorate & take tickets @ the door.  
Attached & below is  another copy of the ticket order form.

PLEASE CONTACT OUR LOCAL STATE REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING - 
PENDING SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGISLATION

On Tuesday, April 8th, The Education Committee for the Tennessee 
House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on legislation 
that will give school systems the OPTION of becoming a “SPECIAL 
SCHOOL DISTRICT.” This is one of the most important pieces of 
educational legislation ever to be considered in our state. The 
Tennessee Education Association, The Tennessee School Boards 
Association, and The Tennessee Organization of School 
Superintendents have all come out in support of special school 
district legislation. Please contact our local state 
representatives listed below as soon as possible to encourage 
them to support the passage of this bill.

Why should Special School District Legislation be Considered in 
Tennessee?
•Tennessee is ranked 45th in the nation in K-12 funding.
•The majority of school systems in the nation are special/
independent for a reason - it generates more funding for 
education.
• The Special School District bill would provide School Boards 
the opportunity to raise funds, which would be earmarked solely 
for the system they represent.
•Money earmarked for education can’t be siphoned off for other 
city/county projects.
•Local taxpayers are much more supportive of decisions to raise 
funds when revenue goes solely and directly to education.
•If special school district legislation were passed in TN it 
would merely give existing school systems in the state the OPTION 
to become a special school district. While a financially sound 
system might not want to consider it now, it could be a valuable 
option to have available for the future.
•With the bulk of funding coming from state and local governments, 
which elected officials want to take credit for TN being ranked
45th in the nation?
•State legislators, county commissioners, and city council members 
have multiple fiscal responsibilities - Why not allow school
boards some limited autonomy in funding like most states and the 
majority of the school boards in the nation? After all, they have
the responsibility to oversee K-12 education.
•Tennessee already has 14 special districts established prior to 
the 1982 moratorium on the creation of new school districts. Some
individuals have expressed concern over checks and balances 
regarding funding. (In reality the checks would come from voters 
who elect school board members as well as the TN legislature which 
currently must approve revenue increases by the existing 14 special
districts in TN. It’s working well with the current 14 special 
districts and throughout the nation - that’s one reason why the
majority of local school boards in the country have this authority)
•The tax rates for the existing 14 Special School Districts are 
lower than those for Memphis and Shelby County.

STATE REPRESENTATIVES 2007 EMAIL PHONE #
Brian Kelsey rep.brian.kelsey@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-4415

Joe Towns, Jr. rep.joe.towns@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-2189

Larry Turner rep.larry.turner@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-6954

Barbara Cooper rep.barbara.cooper@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-4295

Larry J. Miller rep.larry.miller@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-4453

Jeanne Richardson rep.jeanne.richardson@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-2010

John J. Deberry, Jr. rep.john.deberry@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-2239

Lois M. Deberry rep.lois.deberry@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-3830

G.A. Hardaway, Sr. rep.ga.hardaway@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-5625

Mike Kernell rep.mike.kernell@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-3726

Curry Todd rep.curry.todd@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-1866

Steve McManus rep.steve.mcmanus@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-1920

Jim Coley rep.jim.coley@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-8201

Ulysses Jones, Jr. rep.ulysses.jones@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-4575

Ron Lollar rep.ron.lollar@legislature.state.tn.us (615)741-7084 

Please check your child’s back pack today & tomorrow.  Several 
reminder letters concerning Band fees & donations are being 
sent home.  Please remember that the SMS Band Boosters are a 
501C3 Organization.  All donations are tax deductible.  We 
welcome business donations and we will give companies a good 
public relation Thank You at concerts and other public events.  

Thanks so much for your continued support!  Band Parents are 
always the best!  

Dr. C.

Here is more information concerning the Sat. April 12, WTSBOA 
Solo & Ensemble Festival.  
Dr. C.

WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival 
Event & Travel Information 
Saturday, April 12, 08 

FROM THE NORTH AND EAST (I-40) 
Exit south on Germantown Road (exit 16). 
Travel south for 3 miles. 
Turn left on Trinity Road. 
Travel east to the second stop sign. 
Turn left on Sanga Road. 
Travel north for a quarter of a mile. 
Turn right into Cordova School. 

FROM THE SOUTH. 
Exit North on Germantown Road. 
Travel north past Walnut Grove Pkwy. 
Turn right on Trinity Road. 
Travel east to the second stop sign. 
Turn left on Sanga Road. 
Travel north for a quarter of a mile. 
Turn right into Cordova School. 

FROM THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST 
Exit east on Walnut Grove Pkwy. 
Travel east for 5 miles. 
Exit Walnut Grove at Germantown. 
Turn left on Germantown Road. 
Travel north for a half mile. 
Turn right on Trinity Road 
Travel east to the second stop sign) 
Turn left on Sanga Road 
Travel north for a quarter of a mile. 
Turn right into Cordova School. 

PARKING 
Parking will be available to all particpants and their familes. 
There will be several areas available for parking, including 
the front, back and kindergarten lots at Cordova Middle School, 
the main and rear lots at Cordova Elementary school, and 
additional parallel parking will be availabe along both sides 
of N. Sanga Road during the event. 

WARM-UP 
All students will be provided with an adequate warm-up space. 
Stands, chairs and pianos will not be provided for warm-up, 
nor will security be available to secure personal items. 
Students should be responsible for the security of their 
belongings. 

QUIET AREAS 
Please help every student to respect the performances of 
their peers by keeping the hallways quiet and free of playing, 
excess noise and loitering. 

Dear Band Parents,

All Beginning Band Students have “Melody” to learn & perform at 
the WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival Sat. April 12.....remember 
our performance slot is 9:00-10:00AM – I strongly suggest 
performing @ 9:00AM.  Please remind your child to bring his/her 
instrument, music, mouthpiece...etc. Home Friday, April 11!  
Baritone & Tuba students will need to use the instruments 
checked out for at home practice.

All Beginning Band Students have a CD (recorded for their 
instrument) to use as a practice tool and accompaniment at the 
festival.  Please remember to bring your CD player, judge’s copy 
of the music & adjudication sheet to the festival.  

Trombone students – I have re-copied their CDs.  I will 
distribute these late today or Tuesday in class.  Honestly, they 
can use the CDs that they have (the music in in the same key) but 
I would like for them to hear a trombone sound for practicing.  

Beginning Band students are given opportunities in class (this 
week & the next two weeks) to play off the 4 memorized scales that 
are part of the requirements for the Outstanding Musician Award 
presented @ the May 15 Banquet.  The scales are not required for a 
grade, but are part of the requirements for that particular award.  
Please go to shadowlawnband.org if you need another copy of the 
07-08 SMS Band Handbook.....the award information is on the last 
two pages.  All students have received a hard copy.

Again, thanks so much for your continued support!  All Beginner 
Band students are nervous over their first Solo & Ensemble 
experience.  It’s OK – the judge knows the experience level of 
each student.  They will learn so much from this experience & feel 
a real sense of accomplishment on a performance well done!  Next 
year they will look forward to going to the S & E Festival.  

Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,
I have just received our performance times for the WTSBOA Solo 
& Ensemble Festival, Sat. 4-12-08:

The performance time for Shadowlawn is 9:00-10:00AM Saturday, 
April 12, @ the West TN School Band and Orchestra Association 
(WTSBOA) Solo & Ensemble Festival held at Cordova Middle School.  
I strongly encourage you to arrive early & be prepared to 
perform by 9:00AM.  The longer this event goes, the more crowded 
and the longer the wait time. Please remember this is a required 
event for all SMS Band students.  Your child will greatly 
benefit & grow as a young musician through this experience.  
Perform and leave – do not wait around for results.  I will 
distribute judges sheets and Blue Medals  (I = Superior Ratings) 
and Red Medals (II = Excellent Ratings) the following week in 
class.  

All students have either a solo or an ensemble (or both for older 
students) to perform at the event.  A CD player is required for 
all solos – to the play the accompaniment part while the performer 
plays the solo.

For the students participating in the Honor Band Percussion 
Ensemble – we will arrange to bring the large instruments;  
Students will be asked to bring the smaller accessories.  

Please remember to check shadowlawnband.org often

Students will receive an adjudication form (to give to the judge) 
the week of the event.

Dress is 07-08 SMS Band black polo style shirt + khaki pants or 
skirts (for girls).  Shirts must be tucked in – belts are optional.  


Directions from SMS to Cordova Middle School:

Start out going NORTH on SHADOWLAWN RD toward GUY RD.0.5 mi
Turn RIGHT onto E OLD BROWNSVILLE RD. 1.6 mi
Turn SHARP RIGHT onto N GERMANTOWN RD. 4.3 mi
N GERMANTOWN RD becomes N GERMANTOWN PKWY/ TN-177 S. 2.2 mi
Turn LEFT onto DEXTER RD. 0.7 mi
Turn RIGHT onto DEXTER LN. 1.2 mi
Turn LEFT onto MACON RD/ TN-193. 0.5 mi
Turn RIGHT onto N SANGA RD 0.5 mi
End at 900 N Sanga Rd Cordova, TN 38018
Estimated Time: 21 minutes      Estimated Distance: 11.48 miles


Below is another copy of the WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble (also attached 
to this email) information:

West TN School Band and Orchestra Association 
Solo & Ensemble Festival 

Saturday, April 12, 2008 

Cordova Middle School 
900 N Sanga Road 
Cordova, TN  38018 

The West TN School Band and Orchestra Association (WTSBOA) Solo 
& Ensemble Festival is a regional instrumental music event of 
about 2500 participating students.  The WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble 
Festival is not a competition.  The Festival is designed for 
students to experience individual achievement by performing a 
solo or in a small ensemble (duet, trio, quartet) and receive 
feedback in the form of written judge's comments and a rating.  
The students will receive the comments and medals (if earned) in 
class the week following the event. The ratings are as follows:   

I = Superior  (Blue Medal)   
II = Excellent  (Red Medal)
III = Good    IV = Fair     
V  =Poor

The judge knows the experience level of each student.  For 
example:  Sixth Grade Band students will be expected to perform 
like a "well-prepared"  beginning band student.  

This is not an all day event. Shadowlawn will be assigned a time 
block for our solos & ensembles to be performed.  I will send 
this information home at least a week prior to the festival.  
Parents provide transportation for this event.

Here are some guidelines:

*Take your instrument, music (everything you need to perform) 
home with your Friday, April 11!  I will not have access to enter 
Shadowlawn on April 12.   Each percussion student is responsible 
for taking all mallets, sticks, snare drums (what ever you need 
to perform) to this event and RETURNING IT SAFELY TO THE SMS 
BANDROOM (if borrowed from SMS)

*Parents may not accompany students inside the judge's room.

* Appearance is part of your score.  Students will wear the black 
polo-style 07-08 Band shirt with khaki pants (khaki pants or khaki 
skirts for girls) 

*You MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR MUSIC FOR THE JUDGE! Copiers will 
not be available on site that day.  Each individual measure of 
your (and the judge's) music MUST BE NUMBERED.

*Arrive a minimum of 25 minutes prior to your performance time.  
I recommend warming up at home or in the car and leave instrument 
cases in the car.  

*No playing inside the building except in the judge's room or the 
warm-up room(s).

* When entering Cordova Middle, signs will guide you to the judges 
room. Each room and hallway will be labeled with Judges' numbers.

*After locating the judge's room, sign in with the monitor outside 
of the room. Tell the monitor your name and assigned time.  

*Once inside the judge's room, tell the judge your name as you are 
handing her/him your music.  You may play a long tone (and tune for 
ensembles) before beginning.  You may sit or stand to perform 
(exception percussion)  

*After playing, wait for the judge to give you some short comments 
or suggestions.  Answer politely if asked a question.  The judge 
will indicate when you are to exit the room.

*You may perform with music.  Memorization is not required or 
expected. Performing well with good stage presence is what counts.

*I will be at the Festival while our students are performing.

Please find attached the Band Banquet Ticket Order Form for 
the Thursday, May 15, 2008, Band Awards Banquet at 6:30pm 
at New Hope Christian Church.  
Tickets orders are due by May 8, 2008.  This is a very 
special night for our Band Family.  Our students are 
recognized for their achievements this year.  Don’t miss 
this!
Dr. C.

Dear Band Students and Parents,                                      
 
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the 
Annual Band Awards Banquet.
 
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2008 – 6:30 P.M.
Place:  New Hope Christian Church, 3300 Kirby Whitten Road, Bartlett
Catered by:  Bozo’s Barbecue
Menu:  Barbecue, Chicken Tenders, 3 Sides, Dessert, Drinks
Cost:  $9.00 per person
 
Please place your ticket order early as the last day to 
purchase tickets to attend the banquet will be May 8, 2008. 
There will be no ticket sales at the door.
**In order to be recognized, participation by student or a p
aying adult is necessary.  This must be indicated on the 
order form.**
 
Please complete the form below.  Send a check made payable to 
Shadowlawn Band Boosters and the completed form in an envelope 
to Dr. Chipman.
 
Sincerely,
Anita Murry  (amurrysmsband@bellsouth.net)
Band Booster President
********Detach & Return the Form Below with Payment********
 
Please list all SMS Band students attending on this order form.
Tickets will be sent home with oldest child.
 
Student Name(s)             Grade              Homeroom Teacher
 
Name of student representative (if student unable to attend):

Number of tickets:         @ $9.00 each
 
Total amount enclosed:                                              

Homeroom teachers will give the tickets to your child to bring 
home prior to the banquet.

The Annual Awards Banquet is sponsored by your Shadowlawn Band 
Boosters

Band $$ - please send ASAP.  We currently do not have enough 
funds in our checking account to cover the May 1 Concert, 
Banquet, + the remainder of events for the year.   
Thanks,
Dr. C.

------ Forwarded Message
From: Pat Pritchard, popritchard@comcast.net
Subject: fees

I’ve been looking at the numbers and we still have over $5000 
not paid in trip fees and almost $2000 outstanding in band 
fees, plus some for fundraiser donations not paid. We really 
need that money to be able to pay the hotel bill, bus company 
and then all of the end of the year stuff.  Right now we have 
app. $7000 in checking.  We owe Destiny $4800 (I think), hotel 
around $2000.    I still need to pay New Hope (Banquet) and 
Bartlett Baptist.

“We make commitments at the beginning of each school year based 
on the amount of money we should bring in for annual band fees 
and fundraising efforts.  In order to be able to fully pay for 
all of our expenditures this year, without having to dip into 
our savings account (which is money set aside for major 
instrument purchases or uniforms), we must have all outstanding 
band fees, fundraiser donations and Honor Band trip fees (last 
payment is due April 1st) paid as soon as possible.  
 
We still have over $7000 in outstanding fees that need to be 
paid.  The band is a non-profit organization – we spend most of 
what is brought in each year, with a small cushion for each 
year’s start-up fees.  We need each parent to honor their 
commitment and pay their fees in full.”

Good Morning!

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Spring Break!  

Just a reminder – no after school rehearsals this week as 
per the March 08 Calendar.  

April 08 / May 08 Calendars go home this week.  

Q4 Practice Record #1 is due Thursday, 3-27 this week – 
students have an extra day.  

Lots of performances / events are quickly approaching!  

Thanks for your support!  Get the kids practicing again!

Dr. C.  : ) 

Band Parents,
The Memory Mate Pictures are being sent home today.  Here 
is Alford’s  phone number:  332-2611.  Please contact Alford 
if you have any concerns or questions.
  
Thanks,
Dr. C.

Congratulations Honor Band!!!
West TN School Band & Orchestra Concert Festival 
Superior Ratings (from all three judges!) Prepared Music
Superior Rating Sight Reading

I am so proud of you!  
Thanks for you hard work & dedication!
The fun & results of performing were well worth the efforts today!
You all have earned being excused from Practice Record #9
 + some additional extra credit  : )

Thanks,
 Dr. C.

SMS Band Reminders:

Monday, 3-10: Full Honor Band (Rehearsal after school 
              until 4:00pm) 
Tuesday, 3-11: Full Honor Band (Rehearsal after school 
               until 4:00pm) 
All Practice Record Assignment are due Thursday, March 13 
when your child comes to Band Class – no later....I have 
a deadline 
Wednesday, 3-12: Practice Record #9 is due    
Wednesday, 3-12: Only Honor Band students will need 
                      instruments / music that day 
Wednesday, 3-12, West TN School Band & Orchestra 
                 Association (WTSBOA) Concert Festival @ 
				 Ridgeway Middle School;  

***Please remember - 2:15PM:  Parents Pick 
Up @ Ridgeway MS ; Here’s the info. 
One more time:

West TN School Band and Orchestra Association Concert Festival
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ridgeway Middle School 
6333 Quince Road
Memphis, TN  38109
School Phone: 901-416-1588 

10:00AM: 10:20AM  Early Lunch @ SMS for Honor Band Students  
         ****BRING A SACK LUNCH****
         **Bring Full (green/white) uniform 3-12-08**

10:22AM: Go to the Band Room.  Dress in full uniform including 
         white socks & solid white shoes. 
         WHITE SOCKS MUST COVER YOUR ANKLES WHEN SEATED.  
		 **NO GUM!!

10:35AM: Students load assigned buses.  Take instruments, 
         music, reeds, ...everything you need to perform. 
         Also take backpacks. You will not be returning to SMS 
		 until tomorrow morning.  

10:45AM: Depart SMS for Ridgeway MS  Listen to bands upon 
         arrival

12:45PM:  Warm Up

1:25PM:  Stage Performance (Prepared Music)

1:50PM:  Sight Reading

**Results are posted ASAP after the performance.  There is no 
award ceremony.

2:15PM:  Parents Pick Up @ Ridgeway MS 

Parents, family & friends are encouraged to hear our stage 
performance!  


Sat. April 12, 08 WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Corvoda 
                  Middle School All students participate 
Monday, April 21;  8th Grade Band Tour of Elementary Schools – 
                   during the school day 
Monday, April 21:  Booster Meeting 7:00pm  in the cafeteria – 
                   solos & ensembles perform, HB Trip procedures 
				   (HB Parents attend) Spring Dance Fundraiser, 
				   Awards Banquet....+ lots more!
				   **Also, required Honor Band chaperone meeting 
				   immediately following the Band Booster Meeting 
Thursday, May 1, 7:00pm Spring Concert @ Bartlett Baptist Church 
Friday, May 9, Band sponsored school-wide dance.  Spring Fund Raiser! 
Thursday, May 15, 6:30pm Awards Banquet @ New Hope Christian Church  

Thanks!
Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,

All of our students will be participating in the 
Saturday, April 12, West TN School Band and Orchestra 
Association (WTSBOA) Solo & Ensemble Festival.  The 
$7.00 fee for one event was paid for in your band fees.  
The Beginning Band students are only participating in 
one event – their solo, so these students do not owe 
additional $$.  95% of the 2nd & 3rd year band students 
are participating in 2 (a few are performing in 3) 
events.  Please send the extra $7.00 per event ASAP.  
Make checks payable to the Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  
The Band Boosters will be sending a very large check to 
WTSBOA this week cover our students’ solos and ensembles.  

Thanks,
Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,

Congratulations to the Honor Band on their great first 
performance last evening!   Thanks so much parents for your 
great turnout & support last evening!  We will listen to 
the recording & continue to correct / fix in preparation for 
the 3-12-08 West TN School Band & Orchestra Association 
(WTSBOA) Concert Festival on Wed. 3-12-08.  Attached & below 
are copies of the 3-12-08 itinerary for the Honor Band.  
Please note that the students will not be returning to SMS 
after the performance.  Parents must provide transportation 
for your child after the performance from Ridgeway Middle 
School.  The SCS buses must drop us off at Ridgeway MS, then 
return for their afternoon bus routes.  Due to new (07-08 
school year) SCS insurance liability requirements, the 
generous offers made by band parents to take van loads of 
students back to SMS are not possible.  Only bus companies 
that list SCS on their insurance can transport groups of SCS 
students.   

 
Here is a copy of the attached 3-12-08 itinerary: 


West TN School Band and Orchestra Association Concert Festival
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Ridgeway Middle School 
6333 Quince Road
Memphis, TN  38109
School Phone: 901-416-1588 

10:00AM - 10:20AM  Early Lunch @ SMS for Honor Band Students  
            ****BRING A SACK LUNCH****

10:22AM:  Go to the Band Room.  Dress in full uniform including 
          white socks & solid white shoes.  WHITE SOCKS MUST 
		  COVER YOUR ANKLES WHEN SEATED.  **NO GUM!!
                    **No large earrings or other large jewelry

10:35AM:  Students load assigned buses.  Take instruments, 
          music, reeds, ...everything you need to perform. Also 
		  take backpacks. You will not be returning to SMS until 
		  tomorrow morning.  

10:45AM:  Depart SMS for Ridgeway MS  Listen to bands upon 
          arrival

12:45PM:  Warm Up

1:25PM:  Stage Performance (Prepared Music)

1:50PM:  Sight Reading

**Results are posted ASAP after the performance.  There is no 
award ceremony.

2:15PM:  Parents Pick Up @ Ridgeway MS 

Parents, family & friends are encouraged to hear our stage 
performance!  


After school rehearsals until 4:00pm through Q3:

Monday, 3-3:  Honor Band Brass & Woodwinds 
Tuesday, 3-4:  Full Honor Band 
Thursday, 3-6:  Full Honor Band 
Monday, 3-10:  Full Honor Band 
Tuesday, 3-11:  Full Honor Band




Assignments due through Q3:

Wednesday, 3-5:  Practice Record Assignment #8 
Wednesday, 3-12:  Practice Record Assignment #9  (Must be 
turned in no later than 3-13 due to Q3 grade deadline)



Please make sure that your child is practicing the assigned 
concert and solo & ensemble material.  I very much want your 
child to achieve his / her highest potential in instrumental 
music!  Self-discipline, consistent practice, and classroom 
cooperation, are student areas parents can monitor to help 
ensure your child’s success.  Continue to encourage & listen 
to your child’s progress.....listen to them play!
I appreciate your support & efforts.  They will pay off.  
Several of my graduating senior band students are earning 
big college scholarships (non-music major scholarships that 
are 3/4 to full tuition!) this Spring! 
 
Dr. C.

The April 12, 08, WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Beginning 
Band Music and accompaniment / practice CDs are being 
distributed today.  Please make multiple copies of 
the music & keep the CD safe until 4-12.  The Solo & 
Ensemble information was sent home last week.

Thanks,
Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,
The SMS Honor Band will be performing Saturday, March 1, 
@ 7:00pm with the Bartlett Community Band at the 
Bartlett Performing Arts Center.  This would be a great 
opportunity for our younger Band students to see & hear 
the Honor Band perform in a wonderful concert setting!  
The ticket order information is below.  Ticket orders 
are due by Thursday, 2-28.  The Band Boosters receive 
the revenue from tickets sold by then.

Thanks,
Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,
We are continuing a busy rehearsal / performance schedule!  
Please note the following information and also check 
shadowlawnband.org  My teacher webpage is still not working.  
Thanks again for your continued support – keep those kids 
practicing - daily!
Dr. C.


Practice Record #7 is due Wed. Feb. 27, 08 
Practice Record #8 is due Wed. March 5, 08
Practice Record #9 is due Wed. March 12, 08
  
***Here are the current assignments:

Beginning Band: 
Bravo, To a New Beginning, Power Rock,  Solos, Scales:  
Concert F, Bb, Ab & G;  All exercises in Time for Band 
7th Grade 2nd Year: 
Island Empire March, Canto & Caprice, More Cowbell, Solo 
& Ensemble Music, All exercises in Technic Today Vol 1 
and Time for Rhythm, All Scales 
8th Grade: 
Free Spirit, Dance Episodes, James Bond Returns, Solo & 
Ensemble Music, All exercises in Technic Today Vol 2 and 
Time for Rhythm, All Scales 
Honor Band:  
Agon, Fire Dance & sight reading!

After School rehearsals through Q3 until 4:00pm:

Monday, 2-25: Honor Band Brass & Woodwinds 
Tuesday, 2-26:  Full Honor Band 
Thursday, 2-28:  Full Honor Band 
Monday, 3-3: Honor Band Brass & Woodwinds 
Tuesday, 3-4: Full Honor Band 
Thursday, 3-6: Full Honor Band 
Monday, 3-10: Full Honor Band 
Tuesday, 3-11: Full Honor Band 



Saturday, March 1:  Honor Band Concert @ Bartlett Performing 
Arts Center on Appling Road;  Students arrive @ 6:00pm fully 
dressed in green / white uniform with solid white shoes & 
long white socks (that cover the ankles when seated);  Have 
instruments assembled with music; Mrs. Sutton is fitting 
uniforms again this Wed. 2-27.  Concert begins @ 7:00pm.

****Please purchase tickets to this 3-1 Concert by Thurs. Feb. 
28.  The Band Boosters keep the revenue for all tickets sold 
prior to the performance night.  $5.00 per ticket & make checks 
payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  SMS Honor Band students 
do not need to purchase tickets.

Wed. 3-12:  WTSBOA Concert Festival - Honor Band performs;  A 
copy of the attached itinerary is enclosed at the end of this 
email.

Sat. 4-12:  WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival This is a required 
event for all students, but not an all day event- see itinerary 
@ end of this email or attached to this document.  The $7.00 
entry fee for one performance at this event was paid for in 
your 07-08 Band fees.  $7.00 for each additional event is due 
from most 2nd & 3rd year students.  For example, if your child 
is performing in a solo, duet, trio then you owe $14.00 for two 
additional events.  The additional $$ is due Tuesday, March 4. 
Make checks payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters – Please do not 
send cash.   Below is a copy of the attached document.  Hard 
copies were sent home this week.  All students performing a solo 
must have a portable CD player that day....sharing a CD player 
with another student is OK.  Students performing a solo will 
receive a CD with a solo accompaniment & practice solo / 
accompaniment.  The students performing solos will play their 
solo with the CD accompaniment at the festival.  

Dear Band Parents,
We are continuing a busy rehearsal / performance schedule!  
Please note the following information.  Thanks again for your 
continued support – keep those kids practicing!
Dr. C.


Practice Record #7 is due Wed. Feb. 27, 08 
After School rehearsals this week until 4:00pm:

Monday, 2-25: Honor Band Brass & Woodwinds 
Tuesday, 2-26:  Full Honor Band 
Thursday, 2-28:  Full Honor Band

Saturday, March 1:  Honor Band Concert @ Bartlett Performing 
Arts Center on Appling Road;  Students arrive @ 6:00pm fully 
dressed in green / white uniform with solid white shoes & 
long white socks (that cover the ankles when seated);  Have 
instruments assembled with music; Mrs. Sutton is fitting 
uniforms again this Wed. 2-27. 
Please purchase tickets to this 3-1 Concert by Thurs. Feb. 28.  
The Band Boosters keep the revenue for all tickets sold prior 
to the performance night.  $5.00 per ticket & make checks 
payable to Shadowlawn Band Boosters.  SMS Honor Band students 
do not need to purchase tickets. 
Wed. 3-12:  WTSBOA Concert Festival Honor - Band performs;

Band Parents,

Please remember to purchase your tickets for the Sat. 3-1, Honor 
Band concert @ the Bartlett Performing Arts Center, 7:00pm.  The 
Honor Band is performing as guests of the Bartlett Community 
Band, and their admission fee is $5.00 per ticket for audience 
members.  The Band Boosters keep the ticket revenue sold prior to 
2-28, so please send your ticket orders & $$ (payable to 
Shadowlawn Band Boosters) by Thurs., 2-28!  All ticket revenue 
sold the night of the concert go to the Bartlett Community Band.  

Thanks,
Dr. C.


Ticket Order Form
SMS Honor Band and
Bartlett Community Band Concert
Saturday, March 1, 2008
7:00pm
Bartlett Performing Arts Center
  
 
Student Name _________________________________________
 
Parent Name __________________________________________
 
 
$5.00 per ticket X _______ (number of tickets ordered) =
 
____________ Total amount enclosed
 
Please make checks payable to:  Shadowlawn Band Boosters
  
Tickets will be sent home through the band student prior to 
the March 1, Concert.  

Dear Band Parents,
The SMS Honor Band will be performing Saturday, March 1, @ 
7:00pm with the Bartlett Community Band at the Bartlett 
Performing Arts Center.  This would be a great opportunity 
for our younger Band students to see & hear the Honor Band 
perform in a wonderful concert setting!  
The ticket order information is below.

Thanks,
Dr. C.


Ticket Order Form
SMS Honor Band and Bartlett Community Band Concert
Saturday, March 1, 2008 7:00pm
Bartlett Performing Arts Center 
 
 
Student Name _________________________________________
 
Parent Name __________________________________________
 
 
$5.00 per ticket X _______ (number of tickets ordered) =
 
____________ Total amount enclosed
 
Please make checks payable to:  Shadowlawn Band Boosters
**Orders are due by Thurs. 2-28!  The Band Boosters keep the 
ticket revenue sold by this deadline!  
  
Tickets will be sent home through the band student prior to 
the March 1, Concert.  
  
**Honor Band Students need to arrive @ 6:00pm dressed in full 
uniform, instruments assembled – ready to perform.

Bolton High School Band

2008 Band Camp Dates:
(If the school calendar is the same as this year)

July 21-24 (M-Th), 9am-1pm
July 25 (Fri), Mon. July 28 - Thurs. July 31
8:30am-4:30pm

PLEASE PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW.  BAND CAMP 
IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BOLTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS.  
WHEN PEOPLE ARE MISSING, MAJOR PROBLEMS OCCUR.  TO ENSURE 
SUCCESS, EVERYONE MUST BE PRESENT AND READY TO WORK EVERY 
DAY.

Further information will be mailed to students in April 
and June.
Please contact David Chipman, Band Director, if you have 
any questions.
Band Office Phone: 873-8150 ext. 225
Band Director’s email: director@boltonband.org
Band Website: www.boltonband.org

Information from last night’s Band Booster Meeting:

Bolton High School Band

2007 Band Camp Dates:
July 23-26 (M-Th), 9am-1pm
July 27 (Fri), Mon. July 30 - Thurs. Aug. 2
8:30am-4:30pm

PLEASE PUT THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW.  BAND CAMP IS 
MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS.  WHEN PEOPLE ARE MISSING, MAJOR 
PROBLEMS OCCUR.  TO ENSURE SUCCESS, EVERYONE MUST BE PRESENT 
AND READY TO WORK EVERY DAY.

Further information will be mailed to students in April and 
June.
Please contact David Chipman, Band Director, if you have any 
questions.
Band Office Phone: 873-8150 ext. 225
Band Director’s email: director@boltonband.org
Band Website: www.boltonband.org

Honor Band Parents,
This completed, notarized form is due April 1.  This includes 
chaperone’s kids too.  Hard copies are also available tomorrow 
night @ the 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting.  You can also download 
one @  shadowlawnband.org.

Thanks,
Dr. C.


PARENTAL STUDENT RELEASE FORM 

Regarding: The Shadowlawn Middle School Band Events for the 
2007-2008 school year


Name (one form per student)_____________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City______________________ State __________ Zip Code ___________
Telephone______________  DOB___________  Grade_____  Sex _______
Email Address __________________________________________________
Student’s Social Security #_____________________________________
Medical History (mark if a problem):
____ Diabetes    ____ Epilepsy    _____ Asthma
____ Allergies (i.e.,  food, medicine, etc.) 
 
Other Medical Conditions _______________________________________
________________________________________________________________
 
Prescription Medications _______________________________________

If needed, mark any of the over-the-counter medications the 
student may take:
____ Tylenol    ____  Cortaid Cream   ____ Cough Syrup/Drops 
____ Ibuprofen  ____  Pepto Bismol    ____ Throat Lozenges
____ Sudafed    ____  Benadryl        ____ Neosporin Ointment
____ Imodium    ____  Eye Drops       ____ Betadine (to clean cuts)           
____ Dramamine (for motion sickness)  
 
I, _________________________________ (name of parent/guardian) give 
permission for Dr. Carol Chipman, Director of Bands, or any adult 
named by Dr. Chipman, to act in my behalf to approve appropriate 
medical treatment for my son/daughter _____________________________   
should an emergency medical treatment be necessary and will make any 
necessary financial reimbursements.  I further state that I am of 
lawful age and legally competent to sign this Medical Release; that 
I understand that the terms herein are contractual and are not a mere 
recital; and that I have signed this document as my own free act.  I 
agree to release and hold harmless Dr. Chipman or her nominee from 
any liability for decisions made pursuant to their authorization.
I have fully informed myself of the contents of the Medical Release 
by reading it and that the medical and insurance information I give 
below is accurate.
 
Name of Insurance Company__________________________________________
 
Account Number_____________________________________________________
 
Doctor’s Name & Phone______________________________________________
 
Signature of Parent/Guardian_______________________________________
 
Emergency Phone Numbers ___________________________________________
                        (Home)            (Work)            (Cell)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this ____ day of _________, 200__
 
Notary’s signature_____________________ Commission expires__________

Sorry folks, my teacher webpage is still non-functional – I cannot 
access or update it.  I have again contacted tech support.  Our 
wonderful SMS Administrators are aware of the situation.  Please 
check shadowlawnband.org and the email sent today for Band 
Information.  

Thanks,
Dr. C.

Dear Band Parents,
The technology people @ SCS tell me my teacher web page 
is OK now.  I will update it today.  Thanks for your 
patience.....you had more than I did!
Here is some important information:

Mon., 2-11:  Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm in the SMS 
Cafeteria: 08-09 High School Band information; 07-08 SMS 
Band performances, Spring Fund Raiser; Honor Band Southern 
Star Music Festival Itinerary & final trip cost; Lots of 
parent volunteer opportunities – please come & be involved 
in your child’s education!

Wed., 2-13:  Practice Record #5 Assignment is due 2 1/2 
hours of at home practice – this does not include after 
school practice @ SMS.  Private lessons (on your child’s 
band instrument) may be included.  Practice Record 
Assignments are due weekly each Wednesday.

Sat. 3-1:  Honor Band Concert 7:00pm @ Bartlett Performing 
Arts Center (with the Bartlett Community Band)

Wed. 3-12:  Honor Band: West TN School Band and Orchestra 
Association (WTSBOA) Concert Festival @ Ridgeway Middle 
School, Memphis, TN 

Sat. 4-12:  WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival;  This is a 
required event for all Band Students.  The $7.00 entry fee 
per event is paid through your Band Fees.  2nd & 3rd year 
Band students performing in more than one event will owe 
an additional $7.00 per event.  If performing a solo, your 
child will need a portable CD player to play the 
accompaniment part.

Mon. 4-21:  8th Grade Elementary School Tour - Field trip 
during the school day;  This is the Monday after TCAPS.  
Any 8th Grade Band student missing any part of the TCAP 
Test during the previous week, must stay @ SMS and 
complete the test on 4-21.

Mon. 4-21: Band Booster Meeting 7:00pm in the SMS Cafeteria;  
Band students perform Solos & Ensembles;  Honor Band 
percussion perform! 08-09 Band Booster Officers; Lots of 
information – this is the final Band Booster Meeting of the 
07-08 school year. 

Thurs. 4/24 (leave SMS @ 1:00pm) – Sat. 4/26:  Honor Band: 
Southern Star Music Festival Atlanta, GA.

Thurs. 5-1:  Spring Concert @ Bartlett Baptist Church 7:00pm

Fri. 5-9:   Spring School-Wide Dance (evening) – Band Spring 
Fund Raiser:  We need door prizes, chaperones & candy 
donations for the concession stand

Thurs. 5-15:  Band Awards Banquet @ New Hope Christian Church 
6:30pm

**After School rehearsals this week until 4:00pm:

Mon.  2-11: Honor Band Brass & Woodwinds 
Tues. 2-12: Full Honor Band 
Thurs. 2-12: Full Honor Band

** After School rehearsals next week until 4:00pm:

Tues. 2-19:  Full Honor Band 
Thurs. 2-21: Full Honor Band

**Concert Music Assignments– your child must be practicing 
this music daily
   This is in addition to their method books, scales, long 
   tones (brass & woodwinds) and rudiments / rolls (percussion)

Beginning Band:
       Bravo
        To A New Beginning
        Power Rock

7th Grade 2nd Year:
       Island Empire March
        Canto and Caprice
        More Cowbell

8th Grade 3rd Year:
       Free Spirit Overture
        Dance Episodes
        James Bond Returns

Honor Band:
       Agon
        Fire Dance


Here are copies of the attached documents – in case you 
cannot open them.  I thought you might like additional copies 
of these documents. The “Performance Dates” was originally 
given out (in hard copy, shadowlawnband.org and my teacher 
webpage) the week of Labor Day in September.  The Solo & 
Ensemble information page is also at shadowlawnband.org and 
my teacher webpage.  
Thanks!
Dr. C.

Shadowlawn Middle School Bands 
2007-08 Performance Dates 


Friday, Oct. 5, 2007:  All Band students are invited to Middle 
School Band night @ Bolton HS (Home) vs Treadwell HS football 
game.  MS Band students admitted free (wearing black polo shirt 
or Band hoodie) & sit with the Bolton HS Band. Meet at 6:15pm 
at Bolton HS Band room. Parents pick up students 9:45pm same 
place.  OPTIONAL
 
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007: Bartlett Parade (5:00PM Stage Rd.) 
REQUIRED FOR MARCHING BAND
 
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007: Concert 7:00pm @ Bartlett Baptist Church 
Students wear black polo style Band shirt with Khaki colored
 pants (pants or skirts for girls) with shirts tucked in. 
 Students arrive @ 6:30pm.  REQUIRED EVENT FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS
 
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007:  All-West TN Band Auditions 2nd & 3rd 
year Band students  @ University School Jackson, TN; EXPECTED 
FOR 2+ YEAR STUDENTS 
 
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007:  Parade TBA REQUIRED FOR MARCHING BAND
           
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, 3:30pm King’s Daughters & Sons Home 
Concert: (SMS Band & BHS Band volunteers) Required rehearsal @ 
SMS Monday, Dec. 17, until 4:00pmStudents wear festive holiday 
attire.  OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION
 
Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 08:  All-West TN Band Clinic 
@ Cannon Center for the Performing Arts;  For students who were 
selected during the Jan. 07 auditions.
 
**Wednesday March 12, 2008: West TN School Band & Orchestra 
Association Concert Festival Ridgeway Middle School REQUIRED FOR 
HONOR BAND
 
Saturday, April 12, 2008: West TN School Band & Orchestra 
Association Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Cordova Middle School;  
$7.00 student fee per entry was paid in Band fees.  Additional 
fees are due from 7th & 8th Grade students ONLY IF THEY ARE 
PARTICIPATING IN MORE THAN ONE EVENT.  $7.00 for one additional 
event, $14.00 for two additional events due Thurs. March 6. 
Students wear black polo style Band shirt with Khaki colored 
pants (pants or skirts for girls) with shirts tucked in.
REQUIRED EVENT FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS
 
**April 21, 08: 8th Grade Band Concerts (Ellendale, Bartlett, 
Bon Lin & Rivercrest Elementary Schools) during school day 
Students wear black polo style Band shirt with Khaki colored 
pants (pants or skirts for girls) with shirts tucked in.
**Denotes field trips using Shelby County School buses
 
Friday-Saturday, April 24-26:  Southern Star Music Festival 
TBA REQUIRED FOR HONOR BAND

Thursday, May 1, 2008: Concert 7:00PM  Bartlett Baptist 
Church Students arrive @ 6:30pm. Students wear black polo 
style Band shirt with Khaki colored pants (pants or skirts 
for girls) with shirts tucked in.  REQUIRED FOR ALL BAND 
STUDENTS
 
**Additional information for each event will be sent home 
and emailed.  Also check shadowlawnband.org and 
shadowlawnms.scsk12.org/~kingchipman/
 
NON-PERFORMANCE:
Thurs. Aug. 23, 2007:  New Band Parent Mtg.  7:00pm SMS 
Band Room
Mon. Sept. 10, 2007: Band Booster Mtg. 7:00pm SMS cafeteria
Mon. Nov. 5, 2007: Band Booster Mtg. 7:00pm SMS cafeteria 
Fund Raiser
                               Pick up & Flags perform
Mon. Feb. 11, 2008: Band Booster Mtg. 7:00pm SMS cafeteria 
HS BAND info.
Mon. April 21, 2008:  Band Booster Mtg. 7:00pm SMS cafeteria 
Small Ensembles Perform
 
Band Party Jan. 20 2008:  Band Skating Party All Band students 
are invited
 
Sept. 11-Oct. 2, 2007:  Band Fund Raiser Items delivered @ 
the 11-5 Band Booster mtg.   
 
Friday (evening), May 9, 2008:  Band Fund Raiser Spring Dance 
SMS Gym

May 15, 2008:  Band Awards Banquet ALL BAND STUDENTS AND FAMILIES 
ARE INVITED 6:30pm ticket info. sent home


West TN School Band and Orchestra Association
Solo & Ensemble Festival

Saturday, April 12, 2008 

Cordova Middle School
900 Sanga Road
Cordova, TN  38018 

The West TN School Band and Orchestra Association (WTSBOA) Solo / 
Ensemble Festival is a regional instrumental music event of about 
2500 participating students.  The WTSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival 
is not a competition.  The Festival is designed for students to 
experience individual achievement by performing a solo or in a 
small ensemble (duet, trio, quartet) and receive feedback in the 
form of written judge's comments and a rating.  The students will 
receive the comments and medals (if earned) in class the week 
following the event.  The ratings are as follows:   

I =  Superior  (Blue Medal)   II =Excellent  (Red Medal)
III=  Good     IV = Fair      V  =Poor

The judge knows the experience level of each student.  For example:  
Sixth Grade Band students will be expected to perform like a 
"well-prepared"  beginning band student.  

This is not an all day event. Shadowlawn will be assigned a time 
block for our solos & ensembles to be performed.  This is a 
required event.  I will send this information home at least a week 
prior to the festival.  Parents provide transportation for this 
event.

Here are some guidelines:

*Take your instrument, music (everything you need to perform) home 
with your Friday, April 11!  I will not have access to enter 
Shadowlawn on April 12.   Each percussion student is responsible 
for taking all mallets, sticks, snare drum (what ever you need to 
perform) to this event and RETURNING IT SAFELY TO THE SMS BANDROOM 
(if borrowed from SMS)

*Parents may not accompany students inside the judge's room.

* Appearance is part of your score.  Students will wear the black 
polo-style 07-08 Band shirt (tucked in) with khaki pants (khaki 
pants or khaki skirts for girls) 

*You MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR MUSIC FOR THE JUDGE! Copiers will 
not be available on site that day.  Each individual measure of 
your (and the judge's) music MUST BE NUMBERED.

*Arrive a minimum of 25 minutes prior to your performance time.  
I recommend warming up at home or in the car and leave instrument 
cases in the car.  

*No playing inside the building except in the judge's room or the 
warm-up room(s).

* When entering Cordova Middle, signs will guide you to the judges 
room. Each room and hallway will be labeled with Judges' numbers.

*After locating the judge's room, sign in with the monitor outside 
of the room. Tell the monitor your name and assigned time.  

*Once inside the judge's room, tell the judge your name as you are 
handing her/him your music.  You may play a long tone (and tune 
for ensembles) before beginning.  You may sit or stand to perform 
(exception percussion)  

*After playing, wait for the judge to give you some short comments 
or suggestions. Answer politely if asked a question.  The judge 
will indicate when you are to exit the room.

*You may perform with music.  Memorization is not required or 
expected. Performing well with good stage presence is what counts.

*I will be at the Festival while our students are performing.

Monday, 2-11-08 @ 7:00pm Band Booster Meeting

High School Band + Lots more information / events / 
opportunities for all parents – please attend!

Honor Band Southern Star Music Festival Itinerary & final 
costs information too!

Dr. C.

Due to the high risk of severe weather this afternoon, 
Honor Band rehearsal is cancelled this afternoon.  If 
you have any specific instructions for the students, 
please email me ASAP & I will get the message to them.  

The director in me wants to rehearse, but the logical 
decision is to be safe.  

We will rehearse Thursday, Feb. 7 after school until 
4:00pm.  

Thanks!
Dr. C.

Bolton High School Open House 
February 26, 2008
6:15-7:45 pm 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please plan on attending the Bolton High School Parent Open 
House on February 26 at 6:15 pm until 7:30 pm.

The following topics will be discussed to make the transition 
between middle school and high school:

· Selecting Courses, deciding on a Path, and understanding 
  the four (4) year plan
· Communication tools in place that keep you informed
· Extra-curricular events and organizations 
· Important people who can assist you in the transition

The schedule of events is the following:
1. General informational meeting in the auditorium (Stagelight 
   Theatre)
2. Extra-curricular/Organizational overview in the cafeteria- 
3. Questions and Answers with Principal Stephens in the library
4. The school will be open until 7:45 for those parents/students 
   who want to take an informal tour.

Note:  Alpha range:  A-H will begin in the auditorium; I-R will 
begin in the cafeteria; and S-Z will begin in the library.   
Each session will last about 20 minutes and then rotations will 
occur.

We look forward to working with you and your child as we make 
the necessary preparations to ensure their success as the 
upcoming graduating class of 2012.

Sincerely,

The Bolton High School Staff

Please find attached (and copied below) the 2-11-08 Band 
Booster Meeting (7:00PM SMS Cafeteria) Agenda.  

Shadowlawn Middle School Band Booster Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 11, 2008
 
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN IN
  

Welcome 

Minutes from last meeting 

Treasurer’s Report 

Fundraising 

** Band Fees Still Outstanding
** Spring Dance
** Kroger & Scnucks Cards 
 
Uniforms 

Board & Committee Members for next year 

Volunteers – Signup sheets available tonight for the 
following events: 
** Honor Band Concert Festival at Ridgeway Middle School - 
   March 12 – chaperones
** 8th Grade Band Concerts at area elementary schools - 
   April 21 – chaperones
** Honor Band - National Music Festival - April 24-27 - 
   chaperones
** Spring Concert - May 1 - need pick up with trailer 
   hitch, assistance setting up & taking down
** Spring Dance - May 9 - door prizes, concessions & 
   chaperones
** Awards Banquet - May 15 - planning, setup, decorating, 
   cleanup
 
Discussion with Area High School Band Directors 

Honor Band Trip (Itineraries & Exact Cost)

Dr. Carol Chipman – Program Updates 

Questions & Adjourn 
 
 
IMPORTANT DATES 
Saturday, March 1st - Honor Band Concert @ Bartlett Performing 
                      Arts Center 
Wednesday, March 12th - Honor Band Concert Festival at 
                        Ridgeway Middle School 
Saturday, April 12th - WTSBOA – Solo & Ensemble Festival at 
                       Cordova Middle 
Monday, April 21th - 8th Grade Band Concerts at area elementary 
                     schools 
Thursday - Saturday, April 24th-27th - Honor Band National Music 
                                       Festival in Atlanta 
Thursday, May 1st - Spring Concert at Bartlett Baptist Church              
Friday, May 9th - Spring Dance 
Thursday, May 15th - Awards Banquet at New Hope Christian Church    

Website:  WWW.SHADOWLAWNBAND.ORG

Dear Band Parents,

The Honor Band has been invited, by the Bartlett Community 
Band, to perform Saturday, March 1, 2008, 7:00pm at the 
Bartlett Performing Arts Center.   I need to know by 
tomorrow, 1-30, if your child cannot cannot participate.  

Practice Record #3 is due Wed. 1-30.

Band Booster Meeting Monday, 2-12:  High School Band 
information, Honor Band Trip / Itinerary Information, 
Spring events / performances + much more Al