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Week 5

9/15/2022

Rocket Fans:

The Marching Rockets will beat Hillsboro this week.

What you need to know this week:

Friday-report time is 5:30 on Friday. We will change into uniforms, enter the stadium and perform at pregame, halftime, and postgame.
1. Students should eat before they arrive. They will have a break during 3rd quarter to visit the restroom and concession stand.
2. Boosters will provide water during the game.
3. The CNE Band uniform includes the student providing long black socks, royal blue shirt, and long hair tied up and tucked into the band hat. There are quite a few members that still owe for their band shoes-$30.00 payable to CNE Band Boosters.
We have several concession openings this week and next week that need to be filled. Concession Spreadsheet Please email Ms. Leiman or Mr. Moore to sign up.
We also have opportunities to earn trip scholarship by staffing the horse barn booth at the Pumpkin Run. This is the only booth the band works and the only booth that generates funds for the band. Band Pumpkin Run Sheet

What you need to start planning for next week:

Tuesday- Nite Band Practice 5:30-8:00
Thursday-Drumline tune up after school from 2:10-3:00. This is for drumline only. Late bus is available, please send a note stating that your child is staying after school for drum tutoring.
Friday-Homecoming Parade and Football vs. Blanchester. Report time is by 5:30 in uniform. We need to depart for the parade immediately.

Band Pictures
Band Pictures are Monday, September 26 at 1:15.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Delay
The Mrs. Fields fundraiser will hopefully be scheduled for delivery soon. The band did not sell enough items so they are waiting to combine our delivery with another school’s delivery. As soon as I have confirmation of the date, I will let you know.

September 06th, 2022

9/6/2022

Rocket Fans:

The Marching Rockets will be home this week as the Rockets take on the Knights of Summit Country Day. We are adding in the pregame routine this week.
What you need to know this week:

Tuesday- Nite Band Practice 5:30-8:00
Thursday-Drumline tune up after school from 210-300. This is for drumline only. Late bus is available, please send a note stating that your child is staying after school for drum tutoring.
Friday-rehearsal will start at 5:30 on Friday on our practice field. After practice, we will change into uniforms, enter the stadium and perform at pregame, halftime, and postgame.
1. Students should eat before they arrive. They will have a break during 3rd quarter to visit the restroom and concession stand.
2. Boosters will provide water during the game. It would be helpful if students brought their own water for practice and to refill.
3. The CNE Band uniform includes the student providing long black socks, royal blue shirt, and long hair tied up and tucked into the band hat. There are quite a few members that still owe for their band shoes-$30.00 payable to CNE Band Boosters.
We have several concession openings this week and next week that need to be filled. Concession Spreadsheet Please email Ms. Leiman or Mr. Moore to sign up.
We also have opportunities to earn trip scholarship by staffing the horse barn booth at the Pumpkin Run. This is the only booth the band works and the only booth that generates funds for the band. Band Pumpkin Run Sheet

What you need to start planning for next week:

Tuesday- Nite Band Practice 5:30-8:00
Thursday-Drumline tune up after school from 2:10-3:00. This is for drumline only. Late bus is available, please send a note stating that your child is staying after school for drum tutoring.
Friday-Away Game at Hillsboro

September 01st, 2022

9/1/2022

August 17th, 2022

8/17/2022

Rocket Fans:

Tomorrow is the first day of school and we have a home football game to perform at on Friday!

What you need to know this week:

Thursday-Drumline tune up after school from 210-300. This is for drumline only. Late bus is available, please send a note stating that your child is staying after school for drum tutoring.
Friday-rehearsal will start at 5:30 on Friday on our practice field. After practice, we will change into uniforms, enter the stadium and perform at pregame, halftime, and postgame.
1. Students should eat before they arrive. They will have a break during 3rd quarter to visit the restroom and concession stand.
2. Boosters will provide water during the game. It would be helpful if students brought their own water for practice and to refill.
3. The CNE Band uniform includes the student providing long black socks, royal blue shirt, and long hair tied up and tucked into the band hat. There are quite a few members that still owe for their band shoes-$30.00 payable to CNE Band Boosters.
We have several concession openings this week and next week that need filled-several spots open for Friday Night football. We could also use some help setting up around 4:00.

Concession Spreadsheet Please email Ms. Leiman or Mr. Moore to sign up.

What you need to start planning for next week:

Tuesday- Nite Band Practice 5:30-8:00
Thursday-Drumline tune up after school from 2:10-3:00. This is for drumline only. Late bus is available, please send a note stating that your child is staying after school for drum tutoring.
Friday-Away game at MVCA

Post Camp Update

7/29/2022

Rocket Fans:

Thanks to everyone who has worked parking at the fair this week.

Upcoming dates:
Tuesday, August 2        Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, August 4       Drug Screen for High School Band and Athletes   2:00 PM
Tuesday, August 9        Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, August 18       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, August 19       Football vs. Clark               5:30 Report

The drug screen for Fall Athletes including Band and Colorguard has been scheduled for Thursday, August 4 at 2:00 pm. If you have a conflict with this date, please notify Mr. Moore as soon as possible. Moore_c@cneschools.org. This is for high school students only.
We have 2 night bands before school the first football game. We have lots to prepare and you have time to et caught up.

Summer Band Update

7/5/2022

Rocket Fans:

Band starts next week. Please make sure you have updated final forms and added Marching Band as an extracurricular activity.

Upcoming dates:
Tuesday, July 12        Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Monday, July 18       Band Camp Kickoff               5:30-8:00PM
Tuesday, July 19-Friday July 22   Band Camp               8:00-5:30PM
Sunday July 24        Clermont County Fair Parade           12:30 Report
Monday, July 25-Saturday July 30 Clermont County Fair Parking Fundraiser
Tuesday, August 2        Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM

Band Camp is next week.
1. Stay home if you don’t feel well.
2. Bring Water.
3. Please enter/exit through the band room door/door next to it-C 12 or C 13
Lunch-The band boosters will provide lunch each day with the band camp fee $40.

Tuesday is Taco Day
Wednesday is ChickFilA Day
Thursday is Pizza Day
Friday is Cookout lunch

Uniforms- We will fit uniforms at the beginning of band camp. We could use some parents to help with uniform fittings and lunch.
Drumline auditions are incomplete. We will figure it out next week. Thanks to everyone that submitted their audition.
The Clermont County Fair Parade will be Sunday, July 24. We will wear blue band shirts, shorts and gym shoes. Please plan to arrive in front of the Owensville building by 12:30(it becomes challenging to get there after that time). The band will be dismissed on the infield grass at the fairgrounds.
We will be working fair parking again. We have been offered more money and need to provide less coverage, which means you will be able to earn more trip scholarship per shift. To sign up, email Mr. Moore or Jenny. Fair parking sign up Fair Parking

Summer band policies:
Some band things from the past two years:
-Bring your own water!
-Everyone should have their own music.
- Participants must conduct daily symptom assessments(self-evaluation).
-Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay home. Please email Mr. Moore.
-No spitting at any time before, during, or after events.
Some old band things:
-Students should be dropped off and picked by the band room door at the back of the school. I try my best to be at every band event 30 minutes before the report time to open the door. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING BEFORE MR. MOORE OR MR. P ARRIVE. Band camp week is a good chance to figure out who lives near each other so car pools can be arranged. Please leave the first four spots by the building available for band director parking. Students must wait in the area outside the band room for pick up. I don't want to leave anyone unsupervised. If you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, please make other arrangements for your child's transportation.They should always wait near the firelane by the band room so Mr. Moore and Mr. P know who is still waiting for a ride.

-Students should not be wandering around the school. We have limited access to the band room, choir room, and a designated restroom.

-Band members should always arrive at practice planning on working outside in athletic shoes for marching with shorts, t-shirt and mask. CNE marching rockets do not rehearse in barefeet or flipflops.

-CNE Band Members should have a natural hair color(does not have to be their own), and long hair should be worn up for performances. If your hair touches the back of your uniform jacket, it should be worn up.

-Lastly, it is very important that students eat properly, rest effectively and hydrate properly. The CNE Marching Rockets work hard to prepare for our performances. We are only as strong as our weakest member, and you aren't helping anyone by being tired or sick and sitting on the sideline. Be prepared to work hard.

April 26th, 2022

4/26/2022

Rocket Fans:

Here is the information you need to know:

Spring Concert is April 26
Concert Dress Code: Dress will be nice clothes in the school colors-blue, gold(yellow), black, white, khaki. Band and choir shirts are also acceptable. Dress shorts and a nice shirt are acceptable.

All students should arrive 20 minutes prior to their scheduled performance time

5:40   Middle School Choirs
6:00   Elementary 4th Grade
6:30   6-12 Grade Band Bash
6:50   Mixed Choir and Select Choir
7:20   Modern Rock Ensemble

Gina needs help in the Cafeteria starting at 4 to prepare for the concert and throughout the concert. The band boosters will make sure you can see your child perform.

We will have band practice on Tuesday May 3 from 5:30-7:00 with a trip meeting from 7:00-7:30. Everyone traveling to Florida should plan to be at this practice and meeting.

We were accepted to perform at the Magic Kingdom on Thursday, May 12 at 2:35.
Tuesday, May 10 we will be at Typhoon Lagoon in the morning and Epcot at night
Wednesday May 11 we will be at Animal Kingdom
Thursday, May 12   Magic Kingdom
Friday, May 13 Hollywood Studios

We will be having band camp this year during the week we normally prepare for the fair parade. That is July 18-22. This will also serve as the preparations for a fair parade.

Band Schedule
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2022   Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 3, 2022   Night Band               5:30-7:30
               Florida Tour Meeting        7:00-7:30
Monday, May 9       Academic Signing Day       1:00 PM
Monday May 9, 2022   Depart for Florida           2:30 PM
Saturday May 14        Return from Disney
Monday, May 23       Graduation Performance
July 18-22           Band Camp

Week 2 Update

8/26/2021

Rocket Fans:

It was great to travel with the band for the first time in about 2 years. The Marching Rockets are at home this week to support our CNE Rockets as they take on the Lions of Miami Valley Christian Academy. Let’s help them start a winning streak.

What you need to know this week:

Friday-rehearsal will start at 5:30 on Friday on our practice field. After practice, we will change into uniforms, enter the stadium and perform at pregame, halftime, and postgame.
1. Students should eat before they arrive. They will have a break during 3rd quarter to visit the restroom and concession stand.
2. Boosters will provide water during the first quarter and after halftime.
3. The CNE Band uniform includes the student providing long black socks, blue band shirt, and long hair tied up and tucked into the band hat. There are quite a few members that still owe for their band shoes-$25.00 payable to CNE Band Boosters.
It appears that most of the admission for sporting events are going cashless. Band members do not need tickets.Here is the link for the CNE Tickets. There are season tickets available also.
We have several concession openings this week and next week that need filled-Two spots open for Friday Night football.

Concession Spreadsheet Please email Ms. Leiman or Mr. Moore to sign up.

What you need to start planning for next week:

Football will be home against Batavia
Ohio Band Day is Saturday September 4th. Much more information to come next week. We will plan on report time being 10:00 AM. We will travel to Athens, OH and rehearse with the Marching 110. Kickoff will be at 7:00 PM. We will perform the national anthem with the combined bands at pregame. We will also perform Watermelon Sugar with the combined bands at halftime. Live stream via www.marching110.com and @Marching110 on Facebook. We will return home after the Marching 110 postgame show.
Here is the link for Ohio Band Day Tickets on September 4. Half price tickets (Band members do not need tickets) Promo code BANDS
Masks may be required at times for some events. Students should plan on bringing a mask with them to all performances. I will have extra masks available for emergencies. Currently, we will be wearing masks on buses.

Florida Tour Handout
The Florida Tour Packet went home this week.

Band Performance Schedule

Thursday, August 26       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, August 27      Football vs. MVCA               5:30 Report
               Here is the link for the CNE Tickets.
Tuesday, August 31       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 2   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 3       Football vs. Batavia               5:30 Report
               Here is the link for the CNE Tickets.
Saturday, September 4   Ohio vs. Syracuse                10:00 Report
Band Day with the Ohio University Marching 110
Here is the link for Band Day Tickets
            Half price tickets-Band members do not need tickets Promo code BANDS
Tuesday, September 7   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 9   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 10   Football @ Summit Country Day       5:30 Report
Saturday, September 11   Clermont County Patriot Day Ceremony   Early AM
Tuesday, September 14   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 16   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 17    Football vs Hillsboro            TBA Report
                   Homecoming
Tuesday, September 21   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 23   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 24    Football @ Blanchester            5:30 Report
Tuesday, September 28   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 30   Football @ Bethel               5:30 Report
Friday-Sunday October 1-3   Pumpkin Run Fundraiser
Monday, October 4       OASSA Fall Conference Performance   Early AM Report
Tuesday, October 5       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 8       Football vs Fayetteville           5:30 Report
Saturday, October 9    Ohio State Skull Session Performance   Early AM Report
Tuesday, October 12       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 14       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, October 15       Football vs. East Clinton           5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 19       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 21       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, October 22       Football @ Williamsburg          5:30 Report
Saturday, October 23   Little Miami Band Show           4:00 Report
Tuesday, October 26   Varsity Show Concert               5:30 Report
                                       6:00 start
Friday, October 29 or Sat Oct 30   Possible Football Playoffs       TBA
Wednesday, December 15   Band and Choir Concert           TBA
Saturday, January 22   OMEA Solo and Ensemble Competition   TBA
Tuesday, April 26       CNE Fine Arts Festival           TBA
May 9-14           Band and Choir Florida Tour
TBA-Veterans Day Parade and Holiday Parades

2021 Football Week 1

8/18/2021

Rocket Fans:

It was a great first day at school. The Marching Rockets got outside and played some tunes. The Marching Rockets are away this week to support our CNE Rockets as they take on the Cougars of Clark Montesori at Withrow High School On Friday.

What you need to know:

Friday-we will depart as close to 5:30 as possible. It might be helpful for kids to arrive in uniforms.
1. Students should eat before they arrive. They will have a break during 3rd quarter to visit the restroom and concession stand.
2. Boosters will provide water during the first quarter and after halftime.
3. The CNE Band uniform includes the student providing long black socks, blue band shirt, and long hair tied up and tucked into the band hat. There are quite a few members that still owe for their band shoes-$25.00 payable to CNE Band Boosters.
It appears that most of the admission for sporting events are going cashless. Band members do not need tickets.

Here is the link for tickets from Clark

Here is the link for the CNE Tickets. There are season tickets available also.
Here is the link for Ohio Band Day Tickets on September 4. Half price tickets (Band members do not need tickets) Promo code BANDS
Masks may be required at times for some events. Students should plan on bringing a mask with them to all performances. I will have extra masks available for emergencies. Currently, we will be wearing masks on buses.
We have added two exciting performances to our schedule. The Marching Rockets will be performing at the Ohio State University Marching Band Skull Session before the Ohio State vs. Maryland football game on Saturday, October 9. The Skull Session originally served as a final music rehearsal for the band prior to their performance on the field, but has evolved into one of the most anticipated game day traditions at The Ohio State University. They invite one high school band to perform each game. I applied four years ago and this is our year.

We have also been invited to perform at the opening of the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators fall conference on October 4. This is a professional development day for CNE.

Concession Fundraiser
Concession Spreadsheet
We have several openings for next week. That Uncle Eddie sure is swell, He can’t be there, but he will send Aunt Frieda to help get you to Disney. Please email Ms. Leiman or Mr. Moore to sign up.

Band Performance Schedule
Thursday, August 19       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, August 20       Football @ Withrow vs. Clark       5:30 Report
               Here is the link for tickets from Clark
Tuesday, August 24       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, August 26       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, August 27      Football vs. MVCA               5:30 Report
               Here is the link for the CNE Tickets.
Tuesday, August 31       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 2   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 3       Football vs. Batavia               5:30 Report
               Here is the link for the CNE Tickets.
Saturday, September 4   Ohio vs. Syracuse                TBA Report
Band Day with the Ohio University Marching 110
Here is the link for Band Day Tickets
            Half price tickets-Band members do not need tickets Promo code BANDS
Tuesday, September 7   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 9   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 10   Football @ Summit Country Day       5:30 Report
Saturday, September 11   Clermont County Patriot Day Ceremony   Early AM
Tuesday, September 14   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 16   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 17    Football vs Hillsboro            TBA Report
                   Homecoming
Tuesday, September 21   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 23   Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, September 24    Football @ Blanchester            5:30 Report
Tuesday, September 28   Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, September 30   Football @ Bethel               5:30 Report
Friday-Sunday October 1-3   Pumpkin Run Fundraiser
Monday, October 4       OASSA Fall Conference Performance   Early AM Report
Tuesday, October 5       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Friday, October 8       Football vs Fayetteville           5:30 Report
Saturday, October 9    Ohio State Skull Session Performance   Early AM Report
Tuesday, October 12       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 14       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, October 15       Football vs. East Clinton           5:30 Report
Tuesday, October 19       Night Band                   5:30-8:00PM
Thursday, October 21       Drumline Tune Up                2:10-3:00
Friday, October 22       Football @ Williamsburg          5:30 Report
Saturday, October 23   Little Miami Band Show           4:00 Report
Tuesday, October 26   Varsity Show Concert               5:30 Report
                                       6:00 start
Friday, October 29 or Sat Oct 30   Possible Football Playoffs       TBA
Wednesday, December 15   Band and Choir Concert           TBA
Saturday, January 22   OMEA Solo and Ensemble Competition   TBA
Tuesday, April 26       CNE Fine Arts Festival           TBA
May 9-14           Band and Choir Florida Tour
TBA-Veterans Day Parade and Holiday Parades

2021 Band Camp Information

7/13/2021

Rocket Fans:

Band camp is next week. Please make sure you have updated final forms and added Marching Band as an extracurricular activity. High School parents and students need to sign the drug screen form in final forms.

Band Camp Things:
Monday, July 19       Band Camp Kickoff               5:30-8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 20-Friday July 23   Band Camp               8:00-5:30 PM
Wednesday, July 21       Drug Screen                   1:00 PM
Thursday, July 22       Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kick Off

Band Camp is next week.
1. Stay home if you don’t feel well.
2. Bring Water.
3. Please enter/exit through the band room door/door next to it-C 12 or C 13
Lunch-The band boosters will provide lunch each day with the band camp fee.

Tuesday is ChickFilA Day
Wednesday is Pizza Day
Thursday is Sandwich lunch
Friday is Cookout lunch

Uniforms- We will fit uniforms at the beginning of band camp. We could use some parents to help with uniform fittings and lunch.
Drug testing- All 9-12 grade band students will need to complete drug testing. Drug testing for band will be July 21 at 1:00. The consent form must be completed through final forms. We had it added there last year. Please add Coed Marching Band to your activities and then complete the form there. If you are participating in athletics, you only need to complete 1 drug test.

The marching rockets will be following the protocols set forth by the school district.
Please stay home if you don’t feel well. (Please notify Mr. Moore through email)
Please bring your own water.

Summer band policies:
We will be following the non-contact sports/activity guidelines:
- Participants must conduct daily symptom assessments(self-evaluation).
-Anyone experiencing symptoms must stay home.*
- Players must not share individual water bottles or other beverages before, during, or after all events.
-No spitting at any time before, during, or after events.

Some band things from last year:
-Bring your own water!
-Everyone should have their own music. No one should be sharing.
-No sharing drum sticks.

Some old band things:
-Students should be dropped off and picked by the band room door at the back of the school. I try my best to be at every band event 30 minutes before the report time to open the door. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING BEFORE MR. MOORE OR MR. P ARRIVE. Band camp week is a good chance to figure out who lives near each other so car pools can be arranged. Please leave the first four spots by the building available for band director parking. Students must wait in the area outside the band room for pick up. I don't want to leave anyone unsupervised. If you anticipate being more than 15 minutes late, please make other arrangements for your child's transportation.They should always wait near the firelane by the band room so Mr. Moore and Mr. P know who is still waiting for a ride.

-Students should not be wandering around the school. We have limited access to the band room, choir room, and a designated restroom.

-Band members should always arrive at practice planning on working outside in athletic shoes for marching with shorts, t-shirt and mask. CNE marching rockets do not rehearse in barefeet or flipflops.

-CNE Band Members should have a natural hair color(does not have to be their own), and long hair should be worn up for performances. If your hair touches the back of your uniform jacket, it should be worn up.

-Lastly, it is very important that students eat properly, rest effectively and hydrate properly. The CNE Marching Rockets work hard to prepare for our performances. We are only as strong as our weakest member, and you aren't helping anyone by being tired or sick and sitting on the sideline. Be prepared to work hard.

Uniforms
Please check your house and car trunks for band uniforms and uniform pieces. We are missing these entire uniforms and many other people are missing pieces.

Fair Parking Fundraiser
Fair Parking spreadsheet
We need help. You earn trip scholarship. Uncle Eddie can help get you to Disney. Please email Mr. Moore to sign up. I will add as I receive them and you will receive a confirmation email. Tickets will be distributed at the end of Band camp.

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