| Ferndale High School Drumline |
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| Ron Monkman's Stone Ridge Construction Company is our first official sponsor. He has graciously donated materials for the backdrop structures and worked closely with Mike Greer to design and build them. Thank you Ron! |
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| The FHS Drum Line is under the direction of Mr. Joe Kuerzi. Mr. Kuerzi has directing the percussion ensemble since 2003. He writes the show, arranges the music and schedule. In addition to directing the FHS Winter Drumline, Mr. Kuerzi is also the battery and pit instructor for the FHS Marching Band. |
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Students:
$$$$ PLEASE turn in your drum-a-thon money ASAP.
Dues #2 is due.
All $$ is due by January 22. Please talk to Joe or Mrs. Taube if this is a problem.
BOWL-A-THON Jan. 16, 2005 4:30 to 7:30 pm at Royal Oak Lanes
You received a mailing on this.
Cost is $20 at the door for anyone bowling�including you!
You can get donations as well as bowlers.
The more bowlers you get, the more $ goes into your account YEAH!!!
($10/bowler, 100% of donations)
Mrs. Taisey or Mrs. Cardelli need you to RSVP the number of people who are bowling (so they have enough pizza ordered) by Jan. 14.
If you find people to come after Jan. 14, THAT�S GREAT! Just let us know.
CALLING ALL PARENTS!!!
We need Prop Partners! Prop Partners are dedicated parents. Dedicated to having fun, moving props on and off the performance area in 4 minutes and wearing way cool scarves. We need a minimum of 12 dedicated parents each performance. Please contact Jon Taisey or Paula Cardelli if you just can�t wait to be a prop partner!
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Positive Attitude: We are only as good as the weakest link...so we lift up and support anyone who needs it at any time to build us up! You must be positive and supportive at all times.
Time Committment: You are expected to be at all rehearsals. Joe knows there will be conflicts. You MUST call or e-mail him if you are going to be absent. TWO (2) unexcused (don't call in) absences and you will have to find another gig.
Fees: Drumline dues are $300. You should fundraise half of the cost (there will be many opportunities!) This covers everything just about except food.
Talent: Effort and Attitude are number one. However, priority will be given to experienced percussionists, prior members, and marching band students. This allows us to build the program for the marching band season.
Image:You represent your school, the program, yourself and your family. Integrity on and off the floor is most important. Only positive, rule following behavior will be accepted.
Academics: We expect that all students will pass ALL of their classes. Any student not passing a class at the Dec. 3 progress report will not be allowed to compete until they provide proof that their grade has improved. Don't let that happen!!!
Parent Involvement:We can't be successful without you. From moving equipment, making props, fundraising, chaperoning etc. parents are the backbone of the Drumline. We expect all parents to be involved in some way. Plus, your kids really do love having you there!!! |
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Rehearsals: Generally Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8:30. Students clean up after that so don't expect them until closer to 9pm.
Ehibition/Competition schedule is as follows: **Jan. 28, 2005 1/2 time Varsity b-ball game- Feb. 5, 2005 Montrose
- Feb. 10, 2005 Extravaganza at FHS
- Feb. 11/12 Regionals at Dayton, Ohio
- Feb. 26, 2005 Livonia Franklin
- March 19, 2005 South Lyon
- March 20, 2005 Southgate Anderson
- April 1, 2005 minicamp (tentative)
- April 2, 2005 MCGC Finals @Saginaw (tentative)
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Hello from the 2004-2005 Parent Committee!
Paula Cardelli and Matt Rossman: co-chairs
Lorri Taube: treasurer with Marci Dupree assisting
Jon Taisey : pit boss
Matt Rossman :props boss
Rob Wunderlich: shirts and Silverdome fundraiser
We still need someone willing to be the secretary and web info updater...
You can contact us at [email protected] |
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Carpenters, Artists, Do it Yourselfers: It's time to make the props, backdrops etc. for this year's show. contact Matt Rossman even if you are only good with duct tape!
Can you move? Can you groove? Then you are perfect to be a prop partner! That means you help move the instruments and props on an off the gym floor during some rehearsals and at competitions. Contact Jon Taisey at 248-456-7254.
Sunday, Jan. 16 Bowl-a-thon from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. $20 per person gets you shoes, 3 games, pizza, pop and fun! You pay at the door, but please RSVP to Paula at 248-542-1834.
Struttin Our Stuff Jan. 28 during 1/2 time of the Varsity b-ball game against Clarkston, the winter show will be revealed. Come and watch or come and help!! Prop partners are needed!
Extravaganza Feb. 10 in the FHS gym. We need prop partners to assist that night.
So you see, we need each Drumliner's family to get involved and have fun with us. Lots of hands makes less work and more fun for all of us!! |
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| On April 2, 2004, in only their second year of competition, the Ferndale DrumLine finished in 2ND place in the Michigam Percussion A flight at the State Finals Competition held at Saginaw Valley State University. Congratulations go out to Mr. Joe Kuerzi and the hardworking students for an outstanding job!!! 2004 DrumLine |
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| Check out Ferndale Drumline member Zeph Alcala`s handy work. He has created his own Drumline web site. Click here to have a look. |
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1/5/2005 - Struttin' Our Stuff The winter Drumline show will be revealed on Jan. 28 during half-time of the 7pm Varsity B-Ball game against Clarkston. The bells will be ringing, the chestnuts a roasting, the scarves will be swinging, the horse will be ... So come and support the kids!
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1/5/2005 - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all who volunteered to knit scarves for the drumline. Paula
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12/28/2004 - Bowling for DrumLine! The DrumLine is hosting a 3 hour (4:30-7:30pm) bowling party at Royal Oak Lanes, Sunday, January 16th, 2005. Cost is $20 and includes bowling, shoes, food and drinks. Everyone is invited. Click here for more information.
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| 1/16/2005 |
Drumline Bowl-a-thon |
4:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Royal Oak Lanes |
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more info
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| 1/28/2005 |
Drumline - Winter Show Revealed |
7 pm |
FHS 1/2 time show Ferndale vs Clarkston |
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| 2/5/2005 |
Drumline - Montrose |
TBD |
Montrose HS |
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| 2/10/2005 |
Drumline - Ferndale Extravaganza |
TBD |
FHS - Gym Stage |
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| 2/11/2005 |
Drumline - Regionals |
TBD |
Dayton, Ohio |
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| 2/26/2005 |
Drumline - Livonia Franklin |
TBD |
Livonia Franklin HS |
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| 3/19/2005 |
Drumline - South Lyon |
TBD |
South Lyon HS |
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| 3/20/2005 |
Drunline - Southgate Anderson |
TBD |
Southgate Anderson HS |
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| 4/1/2005 |
Drumline - Minicamp |
TBD |
FHS |
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| 4/2/2005 |
Drumline - State Championship |
TBD |
Saginaw Valley State University |
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