Thank you to ALL who have touched our lives through your service to our Great Nation! We are grateful for all that you have given on behalf of our Freedom! We honor you on this day!
Monday
Playoff Football @ Wekiva Pep Band Sign Up (MONDAY ONLY!)
All County Auditions @ Lake Nona HS (See Below For Schedules)
TBA Wind Symphony & Percussion All State Clinic Rehearsals (Before Winter Break)
Blue Darters Win!
Congratulations to our Blue Darter Football Team on a hard fought TEAM WIN on Friday vs. Oviedo HS! With a score of 35-28, the Blue Darters advance to a Round 2 re-match with Wekiva High! We can’t wait to get out and support our team on Friday!
All County Update
Please plan ahead for the time needed to travel to LNHS as well as time to warm up and locate your performance room. If you have any questions please see Mr. Langford or Mr. Ellis.
Concert Audition Schedule
Jazz Audition Schedule
Concert Tux Uniforms
This week, Ms. Janice will come in on Thursday and Friday to measure any students that have not yet been sized for this uniform. Our Concert Tux will be used for our upcoming Winter Prism performances. Any veteran members that need a new size for this uniform should also see Ms. Janice to ensure they receive this with our upcoming order.
Wekiva Bus Sign Up
Our trip on Friday to Wekiva will be a Pep Band sign up experience. Due to busses needing to be ordered by Monday we will have a sign up in class on Monday. Kick Off will be at 7:30 PM and we will meet at 5:45 PM. We will depart by 6:15 PM to arrive and set up. As a reminder, students must ATTEND school to attend after school functions.
We are proud of your accomplishments and determination this season! You have continued to raise the bar within the program and have learned to work as a family throughout the season. Our hearts are full of pride and excitement as we announce that the BDMB is once again a SUPERIOR BAND! IEGYB!
1:30 PM – 2 PM Fall Concert Run Through w/ Percussion
4:45 PM Meet at Kit Land Nelson Park/Set Up/Warm Up5:30 PM Fall Concert Downbeat
Thursday
No Scheduled Events
Friday
Football @ Oviedo
6:30 AM Pep Rally Doors Open TBA on Call Time – Will release time by Tuesday.
Looking Ahead
November 12 All County Auditions @ Lake Nona HS (Schedule will be released soon.)
November 16th – TBA Playoffs (If we win vs. Oviedo!)
Fall Concert – WEDNESDAY!
Join us at Kit Land Nelson Park as the AHS Wind Symphony kicks off the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall and Fall Family Festival experience on Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 PM! We are excited to be part of this unique setting for our community and encourage you to arrive EARLY (By 5 PM!) as there will be a military flyover for the event! Bring your lawn chair and come enjoy a great day of Patriotism!
Congratulations! 2018-2019 All State Participants!
Congratulations to Matt Murphy (Bari Sax) and Daniel Harshman (Tenor Sax) on earning their chairs in the 2018-2019 All State Symphonic Band! We are proud of you and all that auditioned for this incredible experience! IEGYB!
2:20 PM – 3 PM Brass Sectionals (In Courtyard Areas)
NO EVENING SECTIONALS
Thursday
Thursday AFTER SCHOOL BDMB
3 PM – 5:30 PM Per Normal Schedule
Friday
Morning Pep Rally (Last School Day For Week)
6:30 AM Doors Open 6:50 AM Warm Up 7 AM Pep Rally
Football Game vs. Oak Ridge (Senior Night!)
4:45 PM Doors Open
5:15 PM Courtyard Warm Up 5:45 PM Senior Night Line Up (May Change)
Saturday
Marching MPA @ University High School
BDMB Itinerary
2 PM Doors Open
2:45 PM BDMB Reports to Field/Warm Up & Run Through
3:30 PM PM Load Trucks
4 PM Senior Video
4:30 PM Depart for University
5:30 PM Eat @ University Concessions
5:45 PM Performances Begin
8 PM BDMB Performance
8:15 PM Watch Remaining Performances
9:30 PM Depart UHS
10:30 PM Arrive AHS
Looking Ahead
November 7th – Wind Symphony Fall Concert Performance @ Kit Land Nelson Park 5:30 PM – 7 PM (In support of Vietnam Memorial Wall event.)
November 12th – All County Auditions @ Lake Nona HS
Senior Night
SENIORS! YOUR NIGHT IS HERE! For our parents, your call time will be updated first of the week. Seniors – please make sure you have filled out the Google Form Below!
Seniors: Please fill out the following information no later than Friday, October 26th. Click HERE for the Senior Night Form. You must be signed in to your OCPS account in order to fill it out.
Pretzel Sale Wrap Up
Please ensure you have turned in ALL FUNDS AND/OR PRODUCT to wrap up your pretzel sales! Any outstanding items will be added to the AHS Monies Owed list after this week. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter!
IT’S SPIRIT WEEK FOLKS! LET’S HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEK OF PUSHING TOWARDS THE FINISH! IEGYB!
2:20 PM – 3 PM Woodwind Sectionals (In Courtyard Areas)
6 PM – 8 PM Front Ensemble
6 PM – 8 PM Color Guard
SPIRIT NIGHT @ TIJUANA FLATS for our trip to NYC! Show the flyer below to help us receive credit for this incredible experience!
Thursday
Morning Pep Rally (Last School Day For Week)
6:30 AM Doors Open
6:50 AM Warm Up 7 AM Pep Rally
AFTER SCHOOL BDMB 3 PM – 5:30 PM Per Normal Schedule
PRETZEL SALES ARE FINAL! ALL PRETZEL $$$ DUE TO MS. BERCEGEAY!
Friday (NO SCHOOL)
NYC Trip Payment #2 DUE
Full BDMB Rehearsal
9 AM – 12 PM
FB @ Wekiva (See Concessions Info Below)
UPDATED SCHEDULE (Leaving earlier due to game traffic and parking location.)
4:15 PM Doors Open 5 PM Seated w/ Uniform, Shako, Etc. 5 PM PM Depart 5:30 PM Arrive Wekiva/Warm Up7 PM Kick Off
Looking Ahead
November 2nd – Football vs. Oak Ridge SENIOR NIGHT
November 3rd – Marching MPA @ University High School (All Day) GO BAND!
See Itinerary Below
November 7th – Wind Symphony Fall Concert Performance @ Kit Land Nelson Park 5:30 PM – 7 PM (In support of Vietnam Memorial Wall event.)
November 12th – All County Auditions @ Lake Nona HS
Senior Night
Friday, November 2nd – Senior Parent Call Time TBA (Based on Start time – will be updated soon!)
Seniors: Please fill out the following information no later than Friday, October 26th. Click HERE for the Senior Night Form. You must be signed in to your OCPS account in order to fill it out.
Wekiva Football Game Concessions
For those who wish to purchase concessions for Friday @ Wekiva, we will offer Pizza/Drink combo for $5 as a PRESALE before departure. Money can be paid in our band room. There will be NO OPPORTUNITY to purchase this once we depart AHS.
BDMB Trip Itineraries
The following itinerary represents our CAPSTONE performance for our program as we enter the end of our season. This is an event that allows us to showcase our growth as well as watch other performances in a true “audience” fashion which always inspires further growth and development. Attendance at this event is mandatory as they have been listed on our calendar since it was established in May. Please use the below itinerary to best plan for these exciting upcoming events for our program.
BDMB Marching MPA @ University High School, Saturday, November 3rd Itinerary
2 PM Doors Open
2:45 PM BDMB Reports to Field/Warm Up & Run Through
AFTER SCHOOL BDMB 3 PM – 5:30 PM Per Normal Schedule
Friday
Morning Pep Rally
NO PEP RALLY – NO FOOTBALL GAME
2:30 PM – 4 PM Tuba Sectional w/ Mr. L – GOOD TIMES!
Saturday
UNIVERSITY CLASSIC COMPETITION!
See Schedule Below!
Looking Ahead
October 26th
STUDENT HOLIDAY
BDMB MORNING REHEARSAL (No School) 9 AM – 12 PM
FB @ Wekiva 5 PM Call Time
November 2nd – Football vs. Oak Ridge SENIOR NIGHT
November 3rd – Marching MPA @ University High School (All Day) GO BAND!
See Itinerary Below
November 7th – Wind Symphony Fall Concert Performance @ Kit Land Nelson Park 5:30 PM – 7 PM (In support of Vietnam Memorial Wall event.)
November 12th – All County Auditions @ Lake Nona HS
OCPS All County Band & Jazz Ensemble Auditions
Visit the All County Band audition page (tab located above) to get the music for this year’s auditions! See Mr. Langford if you would like assistance with printing music, audition help, etc. The audition date is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12th! This is just enough time to really get to work and put in some incredible effort to earning a chair in this awesome performance experience. Begin working now to earn this opportunity!
BDMB Trip Itineraries
The following two itineraries represent CAPSTONE performances for our program as we enter the heart of our season. They are events that allow us to showcase our growth as well as watch other performances in a true “audience” fashion which always inspires further growth and development. Attendance at these events is mandatory as they have been listed on our calendar since it was established in May. Please use the below itineraries to best plan for these exciting upcoming events for our program.
University Classic Marching Competition (Saturday, October 20th)
11:30 AM BDMB Reports to Parking Lot/Warm Up & Run Through
12:15 PM Load Trucks
12:45 PM Depart for University
2 PM Performances Begin
4:40 PM BDMB Performance
5 PM Dinner Break
6 PM Performances Resume
8 PM Awards Ceremony
9:30 PM Return to AHS
University Classic Ticket Information For Families
$10.00 General Admission per person
$6.00 Students with a valid ID
$6.00 Children age 4 – 13
FREE Children age 3 and under
$30.00 Families of more than four
Concessions Menu for University Classic!
BDMB Marching MPA @ University High School (Saturday, November 3rd)
2 PM BDMB Reports to Parking Lot/Warm Up & Run Through
Our Game Sponsor Of The Week! Thank you to Maltby’s Tree Service & Landscaping for your support of the Blue Darter Marching Band! Contact Maltby’s for all of your outdoor service needs! IEGYB! Visit http://www.maltbystreeservice.com today!
Want to become a Game Sponsor? Contact Bill Spiegel today at apopkarvp@gmail.com to learn more about this incredible opportunity! IEGYB!
Mr. Bill Bradshaw, AHS Director of Bands from 1966-1986, directs the 2018 Blue Darter Alumni Band!
Tuesday Evening BDMB 6 PM – 8:30 PM Per Normal Schedule
Wednesday
FULL SCHOOL DAY UNTIL 2:20 PM
PSAT/SAT TESTING DAY
No Wind Sectionals
6 PM – 8 PM Front Ensemble
6 PM – 8 PM Color Guard
Thursday
AFTER SCHOOL BDMB 3 PM – 5:30 PM Per Normal Schedule
Friday
Morning Pep Rally
6:30 AM Doors Open
6:50 AM Warm Up
7 AM Pep Rally
GAME
4:30 PM Doors Open
5:00 PM Seated/Ready to Depart (Jacket/Hanger/Hat Box/Case In Hand)
5:15 PM Depart AHS
5:45 PM Arrive WOHS
6:15 PM Warm Up/Get Seated
7 PM Kick Off
Looking Ahead
October 19th – Football BYE Week/No Game…. But…. (See next entry!)
October 20th – Competition at University High School (All Day) GO BAND!
See Itinerary Below…
October 26th
BDMB MORNING REHEARSAL (No School) 9 AM – 12 PM
FB @ Wekiva 5 PM Call Time
November 2nd – Football vs. Oak Ridge SENIOR NIGHT
November 3rd – Marching MPA @ University High School (All Day) GO BAND!
See Itinerary Below
November 7th – Wind Symphony Fall Concert Performance @ Kit Land Nelson Park 5:30 PM – 7 PM (In support of Vietnam Memorial Wall event.)
OCPS All County Band & Jazz Ensemble Auditions
Visit the All County Band audition page (tab located above) to get the music for this year’s auditions! See Mr. Langford if you would like assistance with printing music, audition help, etc. The audition date is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12th! This is just enough time to really get to work and put in some incredible effort to earning a chair in this awesome performance experience. Begin working now to earn this opportunity!
BDMB Trip Itineraries
The following two itineraries represent CAPSTONE performances for our program as we enter the heart of our season. They are events that allow us to showcase our growth as well as watch other performances in a true “audience” fashion which always inspires further growth and development. Attendance at these events is mandatory as they have been listed on our calendar since it was established in May. Please use the below itineraries to best plan for these exciting upcoming events for our program.
University Classic Marching Competition (Saturday, October 20th)
11:30 AM BDMB Reports to Parking Lot/Warm Up & Run Through
12:15 PM Load Trucks
12:45 PM Depart for University
2 PM Performances Begin
4:40 PM BDMB Performance
5 PM Dinner Break
6 PM Performances Resume
8 PM Awards Ceremony
9:30 PM Return to AHS
University Classic Ticket Information For Families
$10.00 General Admission per person
$6.00 Students with a valid ID
$6.00 Children age 4 – 13
FREE Children age 3 and under
$30.00 Families of more than four
Concessions Menu for University Classic!
BDMB Marching MPA @ University High School (Saturday, November 3rd)
2 PM BDMB Reports to Parking Lot/Warm Up & Run Through
Our Game Sponsor Of The Week! Thank you to Maltby’s Tree Service & Landscaping for your support of the Blue Darter Marching Band! Contact Maltby’s for all of your outdoor service needs! IEGYB! Visit http://www.maltbystreeservice.com today!
Want to become a Game Sponsor? Contact Bill Spiegel today at apopkarvp@gmail.com to learn more about this incredible opportunity! IEGYB!
CHANGE: AFTER SCHOOL BDMB 3 PM – 5:30 PM (Due to Powder Puff Game)
Homecoming Powder Puff Pep Band 6:30 PM Call Time
This is a fun pep band opportunity for all who wish to come out and support our annual Homecoming Powder Puff game. Report time in band room is 6:30 PM. The group will move to the field together. Those in attendance at this time will enter the game for free with the pep band. All others will have to pay to enter.
Wednesday
Sectionals
1:20 PM – 2 PM Woodwinds
6 PM – 8 PM Front Ensemble
6 PM – 8 PM Color Guard
Thursday
AFTER SCHOOL BDMB 3 PM – 5:30 PM Per Normal Schedule
Friday
Morning Pep Rally
6:30 AM Doors Open
6:50 AM Warm Up
7 AM Pep Rally
Afternoon HOMECOMING Pep Rally
End Of The School Day
HOMECOMING GAME/ALUMNI BAND OPPORTUNITY!
5 PM Doors Open
5:30 PM Gear To Stadium
6 PM Courtyard Call Time (Alumni Join Us At This Time!)
6:15 PM Arcs
6:30 PM March to Stadium
6:50 PM PreGame
7 PM Kick Off
Saturday
Homecoming Dance @ Hard Rock Live!!!
Warm Up!
Cheer On The Darters!
Rookie Day!
Mr. E Is Back! AND HAPPY! 🙂
Looking Ahead
October 12th – FB @ West Orange (Away)
October 19th – Football BYE Week/No Game…. But…. (See next entry!)
October 20th – Competition at University High School (All Day) GO BAND!
See Itinerary Below…
October 26th – BDMB MORNING REHEARSAL (No School) 9 AM – 12 PM
FB @ Wekiva 5 PM Call Time
November 2nd – Football vs. Oak Ridge SENIOR NIGHT
November 3rd – Marching MPA @ University High School (All Day) GO BAND!
See Itinerary Below
Middle School Night/Rookie Marching Day Follow Up
Thank you to all who made these two events incredible successes! We are grateful to each our Future Darters and Rookies that participated in these events! We had nearly 400 students in the stands on Friday evening as we welcomed the Class of 2023 (Wow!) to Roger Williams Field! There was a great feeling of energy and excitement throughout our time together and the Future Darters jumped right in to help us cheer our Darter on to Victory!
To our Rookies that joined us on Saturday morning for Rookie Day, you were awesome! There were many incredible things taking place and learning opportunities that would not normally occur during a regular work week for the BDMB. The best part of the day was watching our Rookies become the POD leaders and leading their peers to success! Congratulations on a great day of learning! IEGYB!
Be sure to visit our FaceBook Page (Link on Right Hand side!) to see more pictures of our season! Thank you to Mr. Osegueda, Mr. Frazier, and Mr. Sargent for all of your help in posting great pics and videos of the band!
NYC Trip Extension
We have been given a few extra days to get our initial payment in to our travel company. All payments received by WEDNESDAY, October 3rd (Cash/Check/SchoolPay) will be credited towards the trip and included in our initial payment. Please reach out to Ms. Bercegeay if you have questions about the new update. We will post a trip roster by mid-week to ensure your payment has been recorded before we submit the payment. (kimmarie.bercegeay@ocps.net)
OCPS All County Band & Jazz Ensemble Auditions
Visit the All County Band audition page (tab located above) to get the music for this year’s auditions! See Mr. Langford if you would like assistance with printing music, audition help, etc. The audition date is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12th! This is just enough time to really get to work and put in some incredible effort to earning a chair in this awesome performance experience. Begin working now to earn this opportunity!
Alumni Band
Come and join us for our annual Homecoming Festivities on Friday, October 5th! We look forward to having our alumni perform with us at our PreGame festivities! This year, we will perform Land Of A 1000 Dances together during the PreGame celebration! You can download the music below and prepare now for an awesome night. For the evening, we ask that you join us in the courtyard at 6 PM so we can get you set up with the sections and have a run through. The performing alums will march into Roger Williams Field with us to perform. Any guests accompanying the alums will need to enter through the ticketing area.
Order goes in this week! Be sure to order via SchoolPay OR Cash/Check in deposited in safe by Thursday. Order will be placed on Friday. Email Mrs. Janice if you are placing an order this week to ensure your order is not overlooked. (janice.pedroza@gmail.com)
BDMB Trip Itineraries
The following two itineraries represent CAPSTONE performances for our program as we enter the heart of our season. They are events that allow us to showcase our growth as well as watch other performances in a true “audience” fashion which always inspires further growth and development. Attendance at these events is mandatory as they have been listed on our calendar since it was established in May. Please use the below itineraries to best plan for these exciting upcoming events for our program.
University Classic Marching Competition (Saturday, October 20th)
11:30 AM BDMB Reports to Parking Lot/Warm Up & Run Through
12:15 PM Load Trucks
12:45 PM Depart for University
2 PM Performances Begin
4:40 PM BDMB Performance
5 PM Dinner Break
6 PM Performances Resume
8 PM Awards Ceremony
9:30 PM Return to AHS
University Classic Ticket Information For Families
$10.00 General Admission per person
$6.00 Students with a valid ID
$6.00 Children age 4 – 13
FREE Children age 3 and under
$30.00 Families of more than four
Concessions Menu for University Classic!
BDMB Marching MPA @ University High School (Saturday, November 3rd)
WE ARE AWAITING THE OFFICIAL SCHEDULE TO POST ACTUAL TIMES. HOWEVER, WE ANTICIPATE AN EVENING PERFORMANCE SLOT. THIS WOULD CREATE AN EARLY AFTERNOON ARRIVAL TIME FOR WARM UP/RUN THROUGH.
TBA BDMB Reports to Parking Lot/Warm Up & Run Through
