The WEEKLY Blast (9/20/24)

20 Sep 2024

Maverick Family,

Good morning.

We have had another successful week. All of the Bands are soounding better and becoming more comfortable with the daily routines.

Please read ALL of The WEEKLY Blast to stay up to date and informed with all that's going on at MAS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

MAGNET FEES ARE DUE:

Parents - You can now pay all Magnet Fees through OSP. Jazz Fee is $40.00 and Band Fee is $80.00.

Final day to pay is 10/18.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MIAMI ARTS STUDIO BANDS CALENDAR:

We now have the link to the website calendar active! -Click on the link below

-Scroll down and Click on "Subscribe to Calendar" to have all of our dates populate on your Calendars: https://www.masbandmiami.com/calendar-1

CALENDAR DATES FROM OUR WEBSITE ARE NOW VISIBLE ON THE BAND APP:

We have linked The BAND App to our website Band Calendar! Look on The BAND App for "Upcoming Events."

"GIVE BUTTER"

We began the "Give Butter" Fundraiser last week. If you can, please contribute as we utilize those funds to assist all of our Band Students.

TUXEDO & DRESS ORDER INFO:

The mybandstuff.com site is active for orders until Sept. 26 at midnight.

TUXEDOS - Prices for the Tuxedo are as follows when purchasing a la carte items.

 Tie = $4.59

 Cummerbun = $10.02

Shirt = $21.83

Pants = $36.73

Coat = $77.18

When buying the entire package, students should enter the discount code "tux-five" to receive a discount of $15.40.   

The tux package with shipping and tax and discount is $145.65

DRESSES - Both dresses are listed with a message that says the item is not open for ordering at this time. WATCH THE BAND APP FOR announcements from the director when the store is open to take dress orders.

*FOR SHIPPING ADDRESS, PLEASE ENTER THE ADDRESS FOR MIAMI ARTS STUDIO. MIAMI ARTS STUDIO, 15015 SW 24 ST., MIAMI, FL 33185

LONDON:

The Rehearsal Schedule for London is now posted on our website calender. The (6) London Rehearsals will be 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 12/16, and 12/18 from 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM. Click on https://www.masbandmiami.com/calendar-1 for the Calendar:

PARENTS - BECOME A CHAPERONE/VOLUNTEER: 

Please try and become a Chaperone /Volunteer on the parent portal. Go to www.dadeschools.net to register. We need parents that are cleared for both Level 1 (In county & Non overnight) and Level 2 (Overnight and everywhere). -For Level 1, you fill out on the portal and it takes about 10 min. Then after you register, you bring in your license to the school to complete the process.

-For Level 2, Do the same process and select level 2. Then go to school to show your license and get the letter for your fingerprinting appointment. At this time of the year it is very quick.  

MAS RITMO UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & ATTIRE:

-MAS Ritmo will be performing on Fri., 9/27 during all (3) Lunches for MAS Friday.

-Attire for the MAS Ritmo Latin Band is MAS Ritmo hat, tshirt, black dress pants, and black dress shoes.

-MAS Ritmo Field Trip/Performance on Th., 10/17, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM, at the Federal Reserve for Hispanic Heritage.

CONCERT DATES FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR:

-Please see The BAND App for a PDF of all of our Concerts. These dates are also posted on our website Calender at https://www.masbandmiami.com/calendar-1

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SCHEDULES:

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY, 9/24:

*Band Mentoring, 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, 9/25:

MAS Ritmo Rehearsal, 2:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Band Cookie Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

THURSDAY, 9/26:

Jen Jazz Club Concession Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

FRIDAY, 9/27:

MAS Ritmo Performance during all Lunches

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

MONDAY, 9/30:

London Band Rehearsal, 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

TUESDAY, 10/1:

*Band Mentoring, 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, 10/2:

MAS Ritmo Rehearsal, 2:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Band Cookie Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

THURSDAY, 10/3:

Jen Jazz Club Concession Sale, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

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