FROM THE PODIUM
JOE MALIK, DIRECTOR OF BANDS

Hard to believe its only been one month since my tenure began.  We have accomplished many things:
· The Symphonic Band is already playing through more scales and rhythms than they ever have.
· The Centralettes have already had a successful dance camp.
· The Marching Band has already completed 3 football games and 2 competitions.  (Making finals and placing 4th at Lake Park, and 3rd at the Northern Illinois University Championship Preview.
......and for the first time the Grimmer, Kahler and Lake Central Bands combined for the Homecoming parade for the first Lake Central Corporation Grand  Band with over 800  participants, including flags, poms a majorettes from all three schools.  The
Grand Band took 25 buses to transport them and was the approximate length of three football fields.  It was a "GRAND" sight.
 Special thanks to Rocky Killian, Ron Martinson, Bill Moore, Diane Gunty, Leta Lopez, Tim Murphy,  Marcia Bielat, Scott Dallas, Kevin Mathis and Carolyn Saker for all the help making "THE GRAND BAND" a success.

  From Joe Malik to all:

"Thank You for all of the Birthday Wishes"

FROM THE DESK OF MR. DALLAS
PERCUSSION DIRECTOR

Hey All,
 I wanted to let every percussion parent, corporation wide, know (if you haven’t been told by your son or daughter) we will be participating in a day of percussion at Franklin Central High School on November 22nd.
 I have sent an information sheet home with your child which needed to be turned in with a $10.00 clinic fee by 9/19/97.  Obviously this date has already passed.  If your son or daughter is interested in participating in this event there is still time.  Please bring the $10.00 clinic fee to your school’s music secretary.  Keep in mind this event is for all Lake Central School Corporation percussionists.  I will get a more detailed itinerary out to all parents as the event gets closer.  I hope everyone will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about percussion.  If there are any questions please feel free to call me at 365-8551 ext. 295.

   Thanks,
   Mr. Dallas

FROM THE DESK OF KEVIN MATHIS
CENTRALETTES DIRECTOR

 "And from St. John, Indiana----The Tribe of Pride".  It’s an eerie feeling when your hear this announcement and you’re in the band from St. John and you haven’t quite made it to the stadium yet.
 As you may have already learned, the Centralettes  made a grand entrance at the Lake Park Joust.  Fortunately, the Centralettes responded with maturity and performed very well in both the prelims and finals competition that day.  They have been improving with each performance this year.
 I’m very proud of their growth and I’m confident they will continue our tradition of being one of the best color guards in Indiana.  Like the band, we’re working to complete the fourth movement.  Next week we will begin working on the 2nd tune.
 The Centralettes and I would like to thank Bonnie and the other sewers for making the flags we used at the Joust.  They turned out wonderful and made a difference in our performance.   Hopefully, we can add the costumes, remaining equipment and flags by the District Championship.
   Kevin Mathis
   Centralettes Director
 

GRIMMER BAND NEWS

 Grimmer Band enjoyed marching in the annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Parade on Saturday, September 6th.  It was also fun practicing and getting together with the Lake Central High School Band and the Kahler Middle School Band for the Homecoming Parade.  Thanks to the High School Boosters for making arrangements for pizza and pop before the parade and for serving it in such an organized manner!
 The Band is looking forward to marching, as it has done in years past, in the annual Columbus Day Parade in Chicago on Monday, October 13th.  As soon as the fall marching season is over, work will begin on Holiday Concert music.

   Mr. Martinson

KAHLER BAND NEWS

 The Kahler Band really enjoyed parti-cipating in the Homecoming Parade with the High School and the Grimmer Bands.  We look forward to the possibility of doing this again.
 Our fund-raisers for the months of October and November are Fannie May (orders due by November 10. contact Dinah Plewniak at 322-2497 for more information), and Avon (orders due by October 10, contact Karen Kolosiwsky at 322-7952 for more information).

   Mrs. Lopez

 CONGRATULATIONS  to The Tribe of Pride on their first two competitions.  On September 20th the Band traveled to Roselle, IL where they placed 4th out of 24 Bands in the "Lake Park Joust Invitational".  On the 27th, they traveled to Northern Illinois University, where they competed in the "Preview of Champions", and placed 3rd.  WAY TO GO!!!
 
THANKS to all the parents and friends who came out to support the band in the stands and for those who helped chaperone, with the pit and setup.  It was great to see so many faces out there.
 
The combined bands for the Homecoming Parade went off extremely well.  It was fun watching the parade and was a great experience for all involved.  Thanks to all the parents who helped in any way.
 
Next week we begin ISSMA contests by traveling to Penn H.S. in Mishawauka, IN for the District Contest.  The following weekend we will be traveling to Center Grove for the Cavalcade of Champions for an afternoon competition, then on to Carmel for an evening competition at the Carmel Invitational.  The Regionals are the following week at Elkhart, IN where we hope to score high enough to make the State Finals on the 25th at the RCA Dome in Indy.
 
We could use more Booster support in the stands at District, come join us and see some great talent and wonderful shows.
 Need a ride to the next competition?  We usually have room for 15 to 20 more adults on the fan/pit bus.  Look at the great benefits:
· No cost
· No driving
· Scenic "fall" tours
· Adult companions

BOA (Bands of America) Competitions:
 The "Tribe" will compete again in the 2 BOA events.:

BOA GRAND NATIONALS

11/13/97  7:00  a.m.  Report to school packed and ready to depart.
      2:30 p.m.  Depart for Indy
      Evening:    Perform in Prelims
      Overnight at area hotel
11/14/97  a.m. Practice at local high school & return to "Dome" to watch bands perform.
     10:00 p.m. Awards
      Return to Hotel
11/15/97  ---?---a.m. Perform in Semi-finals and    again in finals (both performances based on scores and qualifying).
      ---?---p.m. Return to L.C. after last    performance.

 The band will be selling tickets to each event; Regionals and Grand Nationals.  These tickets will most likely be for the Prelim events.  When tickets are available, we will send home a notice that we have them and the cost.
They will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

All other ticket orders should be directed to BOA, who sells tickets thru Ticketron (call the local #, not Indy).

 Mark your calendars for November 20, 1997 for the end of season Awards and Pot Luck Dinner.  Details to follow later.

 BEST OF LUCK TO THE TRIBE on their up coming competitions.

FUND RAISING UPDATE:

TACO BELL:
 Every Monday during the school year from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m., the Schererville Taco Bell will donate a percentage of every purchase back to the band.  You MUST place your receipt from your purchase in the jar they have on their counter for us to get credit.  If using the drive thru, please ask the person at the window to place your receipt in the jar for you.  This is an excellent way to raise money for the band, treat the family to a night out, and Mom doesn’t have to cook!!!
 

YANKEE CANDLE SALE:  Flyers have been sent out to all L.C. Band families.  The products are great and with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, an excellent time to purchase gifts for people on your list as well as decorator items for your home.
 Anyone wishing to purchase Yankee Candles can contact any Lake Central Band member.

MARKET DAY:  Please consider the canned hams, turkey breasts, and specialty items for your corporate and/or businesses for Thanksgiving and Christmas gift giving.

SHOP & SHARE:   Joann & Shirley want to thank everyone for participating in this fundraiser and shopping at Strack’s & Jewel to help the band.

AUCTION:  The committee has been formed and is off to a flying start.  The next meeting will be Oct. 6th in the band room.  All are welcome to attend and helpers are still needed.

FIESTA BOWL:   Please continue making your trip payments to Mrs. Saker, in the Band room.  All payments have to be in before Thanksgiving.  If you need to know your balance, call Mrs. Saker at ext. 280.
 Joe & Cindy Nash still have time shares available for the Phoenix trip.  Call 769-3222 or 769-3275 for information.

I promised to put a little info on the Fiesta trip in every newsletter.  this information is what is printed on the internet and subject to change.

DECEMBER 26TH - FRIDAY

Projected Departure:  Chicago, IL
Time:  Based on final seat blocks, early morning flights will be used, to allow for afternoon sectional rehearsal and other evening activities.
Motorcoach Transportation in Phoenix:  For local Phoenix transportation school buses will be used.  For the Grand Canyon trip, VIA Coach Lines will be used.  Projected Hotel:  Radisson Hotel, Southbank
Afternoon:  "Make your own Hoagies" lunch at the hotel (based on flight arrival times).
3:00 to 5:00 Rehearsal
5:30  Return to Hotel, change clothes, tick up bathing suits.
6:30 - 10:00  Kiwanis Wave Pool.  Heated, full size indoor wave pool.  L.C. will have this as a private event this evening.  There will also be basketball, volleyball and a snack bar.
10:00 - 11:30   All you can eat pizza party at Organ Stop Pizza Parlor.  Then back to hotel for sleep.

DECEMBER 27 - SATURDAY

7:00 a.m.  Buffet breakfast at hotel
8:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Rehearsal
11:30 - 12:30 McDonald’s "Roll Up" at the rehearsal site.
12:30 - 2:30  Rehearsal
2:30 - 4:30  Back to hotel to change and freshen up
5:00 - 7:00  Private dinner at Planet Hollywood.  Restaurant will close to public for 1 hour for us.
Time available after dinner to purchase souvenirs.
7:00 - 9:30  Shopping at Metro Center Mall
10:00  Return to hotel

DECEMBER 28 - SUNDAY

8:00  a.m.  Breakfast buffet at hotel
9:30 Depart hotel for Hayride at Ponderosa Stables and cookout at Box Canyon located at the base of South Mountain.  Menu:  Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips & dip, macaroni salad, cowboy beans, potato salad cookies, lemonade, coffee.
1:30 p.m.  Return to rehearsal site for practice
5:30  Depart rehearsal site for hotel
7:00  Hotel dinner "Italian Night".  Menu:  tossed salad, spaghetti w/meatballs, lasagna, vegetable, dessert, milk, soft drinks.
Evening open at the hotel - use of heated hotel pool.

DECEMBER 29 - MONDAY

7:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel
11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  National Championship of Bands (our performance time is based on the draw that morning)  at Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University.
6:00 p.m. Depart Pageant site for dinner at Rawhide, located north of Phoenix in the desert.  It is much colder at night in the desert so bring warmer clothes.  Daytime temperatures range from mid 60’s to low 70’s (when the sun is out) to evening  temps which can drop to the mid 40’s to mid 50’s in the desert.  All shops will be open at Rawhide for students to purchase souvenirs.
Once at Rawhide, dinner will be in the Pavilion, after dinner students are free to enjoy Rawhide and participate in the dance for the Fiesta Bowl Bands.  Rawhide is a converted ghost town with shops, a six-gun theater, stagecoach rides and other fun things to do.  Dinner will be:  Steak, cowboy beans, corn on the cob, cole slaw, garlic bread, dessert, soft drinks, ice tea, coffee.
10:30 p.m return to hotel.

DECEMBER 30 - TUESDAY
GRAND CANYON DAY

6:00 a.m.  Buffet breakfast at hotel
7:00 a.m.  Depart hotel for full day trip to Grand Canyon.
11:00 a.m.  Arrive Grand Canyon
12:00 p.m. Lunch included at Squire Inn (Buffet)
(Note: the first stop is about 2 miles past the Canyon entrance gate at Mather Point, then on the South Rim, location of the different South Rim Lodges; Bright Angel, Maswick, etc.   The group will have time for shopping and viewing the South Rim of the Canyon.)
4:00 p.m. Depart Canyon for return to hotel.
8:00 p.m.  Arrive hotel
8:30 p.m. Mexican Fiesta Dinner at hotel
Menu:  Build Your Own Taco Bar:  taco shells, seasoned beef, lettuce , tomatoes, onions, fresh salsa, cheddar cheese, chips & dips, cheese enchiladas, refried beans, Spanish rice, salad with assorted dressings, dessert, coffee, ice tea & soft drinks.

DECEMBER 31 - WEDNESDAY
1997 FIESTA BOWL PARADE
FIESTA BOWL NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENT

7:00 a.m.  Buffet breakfast at hotel
8:30 a.m. Depart hotel for parade staging area, corner of Bethany Home and Central Ave.
9:00 a.m. Arrive at staging area.
Note:  The times may vary due to actual placement of the L.C. Band.  The parade has 4 arrival times based on placement of band.  We will also be participating in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield National Pageant of Bands, all bands participating in this event are placed in the first 2 staging times for TV coverage.  Possible staging arrival 9:00 & 9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Fiesta Bowl Parade
Lunch will be served at the band de-staging area by McDonald’s Corp.  All band students, staff & chaperones will receive an deli lunch at the end of the parade route.
2:00 - 6:00  Open time at the hotel
6:30 p.m.  Hometown Buffet
8:00 p.m. Fiesta Bowl New Year’s Eve Party
10:00 p.m.  AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED
12:15 a.m  Return to hotel

JANUARY 1 - THURSDAY

Breakfast times this morning at the hotel will be dependent upon flight departure times.
 
This is all of the information we have about the trip at this time.  As we get more information we will keep up apprised.

CHAPERONES are still needed for the bus trips up thru the BOA championships.  We need 14 chaperones per week as there are 7 buses that need 2 chaperones per bus.   Please contact Karen Kidd at 365-3955 if you can help.  THANK YOU.