Thursday, April 11, 2013

Apple Blossom Parade details!

Spring is here, which means it's parade season!

The Apple Blossom Parade is coming up fast. The band is sounding great and I am very excited to march down main street next week. Here is a time schedule for the day as well as other information regarding the event.

·        8:30 AMStudents arrive at the front entrance to Analy High School with instruments and no cases.  Percussion equipment, except for sticks, will already be in the staging area.    At this time students will put on their school provided bow tie and cumber bun, warm-up then line up.

·        10:00 AM The parade begins. 

·        11:00-11:30 AMThe band will complete the parade and students will be excused.  Parents/Guardians, please make arrangements to meet your student(s) on Calder Ave (off of S. Main St.) immediately after the band finishes the parade route.

Uniform:  All band members must wear a long sleeved, collared, solid white shirt; long, solid black pants; and solid black shoes.  Black tape can be used to cover colors on mostly black shoes.  The school will provide a matching bow tie and cummerbund set for each student.  Please contact Mr. Pulley (npulley@grav.k12.ca.us) if obtaining the uniform creates a hardship, as scholarships are available.

Parents:  You must make arrangements to get your child to and from this event.  Because of the nature of the parade atmosphere the school and school personnel cannot be responsible for chaperoning your child before the marching begins or once the marching is over.  If this is a concern for you or your child please attend the parade and stay with the group.

If any parents are available to help with uniforms, water bottles, and other tasks, please e-mail Mr. Pulley.