Mark, Time, Mark, Band Camp Begins!
Band camp is finally here! Thursday July 15th marks the first day for Freshmen
and new member band camp. We hope everyone had a nice relaxing break from school and are ready to get to work. The
incoming Freshmen, new band, and color guard members are very eager to get started. For some it probably didn't seem like much of a break.
Mr. Hood and Mr. Morgan have been working on the 2010 show since the end of the last school year. Drum Majors attended Drum
Major Academy at Eastern Kentucky University in June. Likewise, pit and percussion members practiced every Monday in
June. Color guard has also been practicing on Mondays and Thursdays since their camp in mid June. And let's not forget
parents and students alike who are working Legends games to raise the necessary funds to keep the band going. So lace up your tennis shoes,
put on the sun block, and grab your water bottle! Let's get ready to tell the story of the 2010 PLD Marching Band!
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New... Preview Picnic Aug 3
This years Preview show will take place on Tuesday, August 3rd starting at 6:00 p.m. on the field.
Band parent picnic will follow immediately afterwards. So that we can plan for those attending, please tear off
the bottom portion of the registration form and return your order and money in a clearly marked envelope to the
red box just outside Mr. Hoods office by Friday, July 30th. Band students, color guard, and kids under 3 are free.
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Dates to Remember
Monday July 26 - 30 - Full band camp - week 2!! Monday, August 2 – 6 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm POST Band Camp Monday, August 2nd - 1:00 pm Senior uniform fittings. Tuesday, August 3rd - 1:00 pm Junior uniform fittings. Tuesday, August 3rd - 6:00 pm Preview Picnic. Wednesday, August 4th - 1:00 pm Sophomore uniform fittings. Thursday, August 5th - 1:00 pm Freshman & 8th grade uniform fittings. Friday, August 6th - 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Car Wash Fundraiser Thursday, Aug. 5th - 2:30 pm Camp Dunbar for All Freshmen starting in the fall. Friday, August 6th - 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Car Wash Fundraiser |
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Legends Section Nights Starts July 26th
The 2010-2011 marching season is starting to gear up. You know what that means - It's Legends Section Nights! The schedule is below:Saturday July 24 - Percussion Sunday, July 25 - Mellophones & Color Guard members with last names A-L Monday, July 26 - Baritones & Color Guard members with last names M-Z Tuesday July 27 - Trumpets Thursday, July 29 - Trombones/Tubas Friday, July 30 - Flutes Saturday, July 31 - Clarinets Sunday, August 1 - Drum Majors/Saxophones Remember Legends concessions is our biggest fundraiser and we need your help to make it and the PLD Band successful. Marching Band student/parents must work 20 games. Concert band students/parents are required to staff 8 games. PLD parents and students begin the process by clicking the Online Registration button from the menu. Detailed registration instructions are available for both new users and returning users. If you have forgotten your password you can reset it by clicking here. If you have questions you can contact us: pld.band.legends@gmail.com Harold Putman, Legends Coordinator |
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New... PLD Band on 27 Newsfirst
Lexington station 27 Newsfirst did a story on the heat wave currently gripping the central Kentucky area.
The story featured the PLD Marching Band and what they were doing to cope with the heat. In case you missed it here's a
link to the story (after the commercial).
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Attention Freshman, Sophomore Band Parents
The PLD Band Parents Association needs your help. At the end of every school year we must say
goodbye to Senior Band parents who have devoted their time, effort, and energy to making the PLD band the success that it is.
Likewise, we must depend on new Freshman and Sophomore band parents to fill volunteer roles currently being performed
by senior band parents. We currently have several committee vacancies that need your help. To volunteer to help on any committee simply e-mail the Chairperson! It's that easy.
- Fundraising: John & Mary Alice Berry, Chairperson, Band Camp Fundraiser (July), Cheese & Sausage (Sept), Fruit & Nut (December), Calendar, Restaurant Fundraisers. - Performance Support: Uniforms–CO-CHAIR, (Amy Mattingly, Chairperson), Director’s Meals (Band Camp)-CO-CHAIR, (Dory Horne, Chairperson), Inspiration Committeets, Pit Crew, (David Mattingly). - Travel: Ticket Coordinator – CO-CHAIR, (Dory Horne, Chairperson), Hotel/Travel Coordinator – CO-CHAIR, (Suzie Basham, Chairperson) - Membership and Information Committee: Lora & Mike Graves, Chairperson, Nametags – Chairperson, Alumni Coordinator - Chairperson, Publicity - Chairperson, Photography - Chairperson, Ride Share - Chairperson, Webmaster (David Adkins) - Hospitality: Banquet (April/May) – CO-CHAIR, Picnic at the Dawgwood (May) – Chairperson - Legends: Legends Coordinator (Harold Putman), Legends Scheduler – (Coordinates Volunteers, schedules work assignments) Now is the ideal time to volunteer as you have as Senior parent willing to mentor you to assume their role. You can check out the duties of each of these committees by visiting our Committees webpage. If you are interested in volunteering to be a committee Chairperson, please contact Judy Cooper. |
Heads Up!! All Volunteers
ALL Adults that work with our band are
required to complete a volunteer application form
on the Fayette County Public Schools website. Once you input your name and social security number, it will inform
you if you are approved in the system, or if you need to complete the form and reapply. Be sure you indicate Paul
Laurence Dunbar, as a school you are volunteering. Now is the time to check your status - before our season begins.
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