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Student Resources for Locomotion Available
Posted August 22nd, 2008
Check out the Student Resources section for our fall field show production, Locomotion. Students can watch drill animations, listen to audio files, and download their charts and dot books.
Cheesecake Pickups and Fireworks
Posted March 31st, 2008
Cheesecake orders must be picked up in the cafeteria on Monday April 7th between 6:30 and 7:30 am, NO EXCEPTIONS. The school needs to use the freezers for daily food deliveries, so we can't hold them after this pickup time.
Also, presales of fireworks tickets will begin shortly to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Watch for more details soon.
MP07 DVDs Ready for Pickup
Posted February 5th, 2008
Those who ordered and paid for their Marching Patriots 2007 DVDs should contact John DeFede at 589-9604 to arrange to pick up their DVDs.
Booster Meetings, Fund Raisers, and Contributions
Posted November 7th, 2007
Upcoming Booster Meeting:
Due to Veteran's Day falling on our regularly scheduled meeting day, it has been decided that the Band Booster Meeting will be on November 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Band room. We hope to see you all there.
Festival of Giving:
Each student was given two tickets to sale. The tickets are $5.00 each. Students have until Friday, November 9, 2007 to sale their tickets. This is free money for the band, please sale as many tickets as you can. We have more available if necessary - you may contact Anita Haight at 342-4491.
Concert Dinner / Reverse Draw:
This fund raiser will be in conjunction with the band's winter concert. We are still in the planning stage, so all the help we can get will be appreciated. This fund raiser will be discussed in further detail at the Booster Meeting, please attend and give the students you support.
Contributions:
Information regarding contributions has been sent home with your student. If you did not receive this information, please let one of the board members know. Contributions for this year is $220.00 for the band and $320.00 for color guard. The first half of the contribution was due on October 1, 2007. The second half of the contribution is due on December 1, 2007. It has been decided that for those families who have more then one student in the band, the contributions will be broken down as follows: $220.00 for the first child, 1/2 ($110.00) for the second child and 1/2 of the 1/2 ($55.00) for the remaining children.
Acknowledgments:
A big THANK YOU to all the parents who have help with competitions, fund raisers, uniforms, football games and any other project that needed to be done.
Hart Tournament Results
Posted October 15th, 2007
The Marching Patriots did very well in Valencia, placing 2nd in Band, 2nd in Percussion, and 3rd in Color Guard in the 4A division. Great job everyone!
On the trip to Valencia the drum major stand jumped off the trailer and attempted to commit suicide in the middle of I5. Thankfully the band parents and Mr. McGuire were able to save it.
Attention Parents!
Posted September 8th, 2007
Due to Back to School Night, the Band Booster meeting currently scheduled for September 10, 2007 has been RESCHEDULED to September 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
We hope to see all the parents there as we will be discussing fundraisers and the needs of the students. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Barnes & Noble Book Faire
Posted August 26th, 2007
Our first fundraiser for this year is going to be a book faire at Barnes & Noble. There will be vouchers passed out to the students on Tuesday, September 4. We will also have some available on Back to School night, September 10. The book faire will take place on September 15 and 16, 2007. All you are required to do is pass out as many vouchers (we are hoping that each student will pass out at least 10 vouchers) as you can to your friends and family. Go to Barnes & Noble on the 15th or 16th of September and shop. Turn in the voucher when you make your purchase and the band profits.
Should you run out of vouchers, you can print your own from this website by going to the Fund Raisers section.
This is a great opportunity to get those back to school books you will need and help the band at the same time. We hope to see you there.
Colorguard Meetings, Contributions, and Product Order Forms
Posted August 26th, 2007
Welcome to the new school year. We look forward to another successful year and lots of parent involvement.
Colorguard: Meeting with Booster officers on August 30, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Band room. Please bring your parents with you.
Contributions: Band members: $220.00 Colorguard: $320.00
Product order forms are now available, please see Mr. McGuire or go to the Forms section and download a copy.
Lost Your Dot Book?
Posted August 12th, 2007
Have you misplaced your 2007 dot book? You can download and print replacements on the Marching Patriots page.
Next Booster Meeting
Posted March 3rd, 2007
Congratulations to the drumline and colorguard! Both groups won 1st place in their competitions at Foothill High School. We are very proud of all of you!
The band booster meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the band room. All parents and/or guardians are encouraged to attend as we will be discussing upcoming events and fundraisers. We will also be taking nominations for next years booster board.
Marching in the Outback!
Posted February 1st, 2007
We have a new exciting Fundraiser coming up! We will be selling "To Go" dinners from Outback Steakhouse for pick up on February 27th only. The tickets will be sold at $10.00 each for a dinner that is valued at $15.00. All the kids have to do is sell the tickets, circle the meat choice on the small stub, tear off the large ticket and give it to the purchaser. The small stubs then needs to be returned in the envelope provided to the lockbox in the band room by February 16th. Outback Steakhouse does the rest! How easy is that!
The purchaser of the ticket is then responsible for calling Outback Steakhouse on February 27th between 3:00-4:30 pm to order their dinner(s) for pick-up. The full instructions are on the tickets.
Questions? Call Teresa Leal (330-4371) or Dawn Vasquez (477-4421).
Welcome Back!
Posted January 10th, 2007
Hopefully everyone had a safe and wonderful Winter Break. Unfortunately, it is time to get back to business:
- Tattoos/Body Art are to be turned in no later then January 16, 2007. Either the tattoos or the money must be turned in. Failure to do so will result in holding of grades, as well as other privileges.
- Winter Unit Contributions: Winter Guard contribution is $400.00 and Winter Drumline contributions are $300.00. A statement has been sent to those students identified as participating in these units. A payment schedule was included with that statement.
- Reminder to Parents: We still need your help. Props for the winter units will need to be done, we will be having competitions stating soon, chaperones, drivers and meals will be needed. Let's not forget that we also have continuing fundraisers for the benefit of ALL the students. Keep in mind that a trip to Hawaii is in the works for next year. The more fundraising we can do, the less the cost to the individual student and a better opportunity for all the band/colorguard students to get to go.
- Monthly Band Booster meetings are every second Monday of each month. We hope to see you there.
The Christmas Tree Pick-up was a success. For those who participated, thank you for your time and energy. A special thank you to the Prestage family and Vasquez family for hosting our canvasing groups.
Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup
Posted December 27th, 2006
The Liberty High School Instrumental Music Program is trying to raise money to attend competitions here in Bakersfield, throughout the state, and across the nation this year.
For a $5 donation we will pick up your tree on December 30, 2006 or January 3, 2007.
For more information, please call John DeFede.
Looking Forward
Posted December 10th, 2006
Well, another marching season has come and gone.
Congratulations to ALL of our band members for a job well done. You worked hard and it paid off. We are very proud of you.
To the parents - thank you for your help and support, but we are not quite done. Yes, marching season is over, but concert, winter guard and winter drumline are just beginning. Your continued help and support are very much needed.
Band Boosters are still meeting every second Monday of the month. We encourage you to come to these meetings and help us help the students. Our next meeting is December 11, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the band room. We will be discussing the winter contributions and schedules, among other things at this meeting. We would love to see you all there.
Tailgate Party and Derby Night
Posted November 16th, 2006
An information flyer has been posted about the last tailgate party of the year, to take place on the day of the Centennial tournament. Download the flyer for more information.
Also, information on the LHS PATS' Derby Night coming up in February has been posted on the fundraisers page.
Tatoos and More
Posted November 10th, 2006
Congratulations to all our band and colorguard members. You did a great job on Saturday at West High and you'll do the same this weekend at Stockdale!
Parents thank you for your help! We will be calling again in the near future.
In case you student has not told you yet, the students are selling body art. It is a LHS patriot head temporary tattoo. They are being sold 2 for $1.00. Each envelope should have $10.00 worth of tattoos.
We are currently in the process of organizing a final tailgate party for the end of the marching season. More information to come.
Festival of Giving Tickets
Posted November 3rd, 2006
All Festival of Giving Tickets and/or the money for the tickets will be due NO LATER than November 9, 2006. There is no exception!
Extra Cookie Dough
Posted October 19th, 2006
Thank you for your patience in the cookie dough/coffee distribution. If there are any problems with your order, please contact Anita at 342-4491.
We have a few extra tubs of cookie dough at $14.00 each. They are: Turtle (3), Butter Sugar (2), Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin (6), and White Chocolate Mac. Nut (6). Again, please contact Anita if you would like any more cookie dough.
We apologize for not having extra flyers available. The following is a list of what the product numbers represent:
901 - Chocolate Chip
902 - Peanut Butter
903 - White Chocolate Macadamia
904 - Turtle
905 - S'mores
906 - Oatmeal Raisin
907 - Reese's Pieces
908 - Triple Chocolate Chunk
909 - Butter Sugar
910 - Cranberry Oatmeal
911 - Pretzels
912 - Muffins
913 - Turtle Brownies
914 - Original Brownies
Contributions
Posted October 17th, 2006
Contributions for each member of the various music programs has been established. The contribution for this year has been set at $120.00 per member. Contribution information letters have been mailed to the band members; if you have not received this letter, please contact one of the Band Booster Board Members. Contributions are to be received by November 2, 2006. These contributions help allow the students to participate in various programs/tournaments.
Night of Giving
Posted October 17th, 2006
Night of Giving tickets are currently being sold by the band members. The tickets are $5.00 each. The Night of Giving is currently set for November 12, 2006 at Valley Plaza Mall from 7 pm to 10 pm. If you would like more information or to request tickets, please contact Mr. John Defede. This is a great opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping.
Ornaments
Posted October 17th, 2006
The Band has been given permission to sell LHS ornaments. The ornaments can be used as a Christmas tree ornament, for backpacks, purses or whatever you want to hang them from. The ornaments are $5.00 each. Each ornament can be personalized if you wish, at no extra cost.
Gloves and Shoes
Posted October 17th, 2006
Make sure your band member has his or her shoes and gloves (if necessary) for the competitions. If you are in need of either of these items, please contact a Band Booster Board Member.
New Cookie Dough Pickup Date
Posted October 12th, 2006
Our apologies for the inconvenience.
The cookie dough/coffee deliver has been moved to October 19, 2006 after school. Please come and pick up your order as we have no place to store the cookie dough.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cookie Dough Pickup
Posted October 6th, 2006
Cookie dough and coffee orders will be available for pick up on October 12, 2006 after school. Please make arrangements to pick up your orders at that time. There is no way for us to store the cookie dough for you, so you need to pick up your orders at that time.
Booster Meeting Rescheduled
Posted September 9th, 2006
Our regularly scheduled Booster Meeting is September 11th, however, this is Open House night at Liberty. Therefore, the Booster Meeting will be moved to Monday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Band Room. Hope to see you there!
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Posted September 9th, 2006
Our fundraiser ends September 11th. You have until Friday, September 15th to turn in your orders. Remember – the top 5 sellers will receive a $50 gift certificate to Best Buy!
Bell Schedule Posted
Posted August 20th, 2006
The bell schedule for the 2006-07 school year has been posted in the forms section. Check it out!
Thank You Lee Davidson
Posted August 1st, 2006
The Boosters and Volunteers at the Fireworks booth would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Lee Davidson for his time and equipment. Lee was our night security and he did a wonderful job of getting the booth ready for the next day. Lee was gracious enough to give up time on his birthday to help us.
Lee we commend you. A belated Happy Birthday!
Thank You!
Posted July 19th, 2006
A big thank you to all of the students, past and present, as well as all of the parents who assisted in making the fireworks booth a success. Your help was very much appreciated.
Fireworks! Fireworks! Fireworks!
Posted May 22nd, 2006
Did you know the all LHS Instrumental Music students have or have had the opportunity to have fireworks pre-sale tickets? These have been given out to students for several weeks now. If you do not have yours and would like some to sell yourself, have your student contact the Band Office. Or, contact Mr. DeFede at hegner1@earthlink.net. Friends, family, co-workers, and anyone you can think of should be contacted. I would like a goal for every student in our program to sell at least $100 in pre-sale tickets.
This is a MAJOR FUND RAISER for our program. The profit generated from the Fireworks sale first and foremost is applied to the paying of our Instructional Staff. Money left over goes towards general budget items. The more pre-sale tickets we sell, the better it is for all of our students.
We operate our booth at the Albertson's parking lot, corner of Rosedale and Allen from July 1st through the end of July 4th. We need workers (18 years of age and older) to man the booth in shifts of two to four hours each. Let Mr. DeFede know that you are interested. If you can't actually work the booth, you could drop off food and drink items to those that are. Every little bit helps!
Spring Concert
Posted April 24th, 2006
Don't miss the LHS spring concert, featuring performances by the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble. The concert is on Monday, May 15th, 2006 at 7:00pm in the Performing Arts Center. It's sure to be an evening of great music!
Booster Meeting Rescheduled
Posted April 10th, 2006
The Band Booster meeting has been rescheduled for April 17th due to the Easter Break.
See you next week!
PPAACC Show
Posted March 15th, 2006
PPAACC is almost here!
Calls have been made in regards to volunteers for this upcoming event. If you have not been contacted and would like to sign up to be a volunteer please contact hegner1@earthlink.net
Programs will be available for businesses to advertise their services by page or business card. Pages are filling up fast so get your advertisement in the program before its too late!
We will be setting up the event site the evening before. Final set-up will be early at 5:30 am on the 1st of April (that morning).
Please contact Denise Avery regarding program information at davery@bak.rr.com
Fireworks Booth
Posted February 1st, 2006
LHS Patriot Music will be running a 4th of July fireworks booth. Volunteers will be needed to run the booth. Please contact John Defede at hegner1@earthlink.net for more details.
New Forms
Posted October 11th, 2005
New forms have been added to the download page. Please visit the page to get the latest info.
