Dear Hoover & Meredith Band Parents/Guardians,

We’re excited for our performance at the Beaverdale Fall Fest Parade on Saturday, September 20. Please review the schedule and details below so everyone is prepared. (REMINDER - There is NO school on Friday September 19th!) 

Schedule & Meeting Locations

• 8:00–8:30 a.m. – Hoover HS Band Room: I will be at the school by 8:00 a.m. for any student who needs to pick up an instrument, music/flip folder, and uniform. Students may change into uniform at this time.
• 9:00–9:30 a.m. – Beaverdale Staging Area: All band students should meet in the large empty lot catty-corner from the Casey’s on Beaverdale Ave. We will check in there. A bus will shuttle students to the start of the parade line-up and will be available at the end of the parade as well.
• 10:00 a.m. – Parade Start.

Instruments & Equipment

• Percussion: We will load bass drums, quads, and snares on the bus from the staging area.
• All Students: Bring your instrument, music/flip folder and lyre, and arrive in full uniform (or plan time at school to change).

Who’s Performing & Music

• Performances: School fight song and “Love Me Do.”
• Middle School Participation: Meredith Middle School band students will march with us and will perform on “Love Me Do” only.

After the Parade

• Students may go home with a parent/guardian once they check out with a director at the end of the route.
• The bus will transport percussion equipment and any students who wish to return to Hoover HS.
• The band room will remain open until around noon for students who want to hang up uniforms and store instruments. Otherwise, items may be taken home and returned on Monday.

Parent Volunteers

• Parents who can assist with uniforms, shoes, hats, and plumes between 8:00–9:00 a.m. at Hoover HS are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! 
• Any parent(s) that would be available to supply a couple small wheeling coolers for water and able to walk with the band, it would be greatly appreciated. 
• Any parent that would like to donate a couple cases of water for the parade route and at the end, we would greatly appreciate as well!

We do have a bus to support student transportation for this event. If you have any questions, please reply to this email—I’m happy to help.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a great parade performance!

Sincerely,
Dr. Desmond Armentrout

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