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2007-2008
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  *Regular Rehearsal Schedule:

The Forge Sound and Guard rehearses Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30 - 5:00 PM.  If school does not meet on Monday, Tuesdays will be scheduled rehearsal days.  Accurate and complete attendance is crucial to our success.  Colorguard will practice Mondays from 4:30 - 7:30 PM and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 - 5:00 PM.

 
Detailed Calendar

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Spring Band Trip; April 16-20

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Unsure of an upcoming event, time or rehearsal date?  Click the Detailed Calendar button to the left or go to www.cfhs.org and check the school calendar under "This Month at The Forge".

Download the calendar.pst and import into your Outlook or other pst compatible program. (posted 9 Aug 2007)

2007-2008 Final Calendar until the next update anyway) - Click here to download the shortened pdf version of the calendar.  The detailed calendar has been updated although some dates have not been included as they are still TBD. (Updated 3 Sep 2007)

Can't find what you need anyplace else? Call or email Mr. Loft!  (540) 658-6115 ext. 130, directorofbands@cfband.org.

 
 

Important Upcoming Events Info

 

Date

Time

Event

 
 

19 Dec

Wednesday

 

Band Pictures will be taken during class

Marching Band Pictures for The Forge Sound and Guard will be taken during classes on Wednesday, December 19. Students should bring their green show shirt, instrument and have their hair in an appropriate style.

Picture proofs will be available in January for purchase.

 
  Concert and Symphonic Band
 

Attire

Note:  This information was sent home with your students

   
    Ladies Green concert dress at a cost of $60.00, hemmed 1" from the floor.  Students are responsible for providing for themselves;  black, closed toe shoes and black hose.  Hair should be styled away from the face.  Any jewelry worn must be small and quiet.  There are a few dozen dresses for sale listed on the door in the band room.  Please email Mrs. McCall know no later than 15 Oct (IMMEDIATELY since the date has past) if you purchase one of these dresses and therefore do not need on ordered for your child at attire@cfband.org.  Should you need someone to hem the dress for you, please contact the dry cleaning company which takes care of our marching band uniforms.  Their contact information is;  Doc Stone Cleaners 540-657-0029 
   
    Gentlemen Students are responsible for providing the following; black dress pants with a black belt, white, pleated tuxedo shirt with black bow tie, black dress shoes and black socks.  We have an agreement with S & K Menswear in Stafford Marketplace in which they have offered a 10% discount to any of our students who purchase their shirt and/or bow tie at their location.  Student ID is required.  Their phone number is 540-720-3175
   
    Payment Payment is due in the green box no later than 15 Oct (IMMEDIATELY since the date has past.  All checks are to be made payable to CFMB with your child's name referenced on the memo line.  Any payments coming from student's band accounts must be approved by Mr. Loft.
 
  Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra and Wind Ensemble
 

Attire

Note:  This information was sent home with your students

   
    Ladies Black palazzo pants and top at a cost of $80.00, hemmed 1" from the floor.  Students are responsible for providing for themselves; black, closed toe shoes and black hose.  Hair should be styled away from the face.  Pearl earrings and necklace provided by the band.  There are a few outfits for sale listed on the door in the band room.  Please email Mrs. McCall know no later than 15 Oct (IMMEDIATELY since the date has past) if you purchase one of these dresses and therefore do not need on ordered for your child at attire@cfband.org.  Should you need someone to hem the pants for you, please contact the dry cleaning company which takes care of our marching band uniforms.  Their contact information is;  Doc Stone Cleaners 540-657-0029 
   
    Gentlemen A survey was sent home with the students on which they are to indicate if they are going to purchase a tux, rent a tux or you had a tux available already.  If you are renting a tux, please submit %60.00 for the rental fee.  Students are responsible for providing the following; white, pleated tuxedo shirt with black bow tie, black dress shoes and black socks.  We have an agreement with S & K Menswear in Stafford Marketplace in which they have offered a 10% discount to any of our students who purchase their shirt and/or bow tie at their location.  Student ID is required.  Their phone number is 540-720-3175
   
    Payment Payment is due in the green box no later than 15 Oct (IMMEDIATELY since the date has past.  All checks are to be made payable to CFMB with your child's name referenced on the memo line.  Any payments coming from student's band accounts must be approved by Mr. Loft.
 
 

Concession Stand Opportunities

 

Date

Time

Event/Place

     

Check back for future opportunities

 
 

All County Band & District 15 Audition Opportunities

 

Date

Time

Event/Place

     

Check back for future opportunities

 
 

Festival Information (Documents include dates/times)

 

2008 District XV Symphonic Band Festival Update (pdf) - Coming Soon!

 

2008 District XV Concert Band Festival Update (pdf) - Coming Soon!

 

2008 District XV Wind Ensemble Band Festival Update (pdf) - Coming Soon!

       
 
 

Thank you for all of your help and support,
CF Music Boosters