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2024-05-08 | CCHS BPA Update

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Torchy’s Restaurant Night
Mini Band Camp
Car Wash Fundraiser
2024 Registration & Deposit
Florida Trip (optional)

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Torchy’s Tacos Dining Fundraiser - Tuesday May 14th, 2024

When: May 14th, 2024 from 10:00AM - 10:00PM

Where: 8505 E. Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112

How: Mention CCHS Marching band or show the flyer at the register. Please know Torchy’s has included the bar as well!

Why: 15% of the Net Purchase will benefit Cherry Creek School Bands

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Mini Camp —Thursday, May 16th, 2024 and Friday, May 17th, 2023

Day 1: Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Day 2: Friday, May 17th, 2024

The Cherry Creek High School Marching Band season kicks off next week with our two-day Mini Marching Band Camp. The camp runs 4:15-6:30 PM on each day. Meet in the CCHS Band Room FA 640. The camp is open to all current 8th-11th graders – if your student has any interest in marching band, they should come to this camp to try it out! All students should bring their instrument, a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.

Mini Camp Questions? Ask Band Director Tim Libby: tlibby@cherrycreekschools.org or Sam Hesch: shesch@cherrycreekschools.org

Car Wash FUNdraiser — Saturday, May 18th, 2024, 8AM - 12 NOON

Join us in our Band FUNdraiser Car Wash. We need your help!!

Date: Saturday, May 18th
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (Two shifts: 8-10 or 10-12)
Location: Hope United Methodist Church parking lot; corner of Belleview Ave & Dayton Street: 5101 S Dayton St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Suggested Donation: $10

We need car washers, instrument players, hype beasts, and adult supervision. Bring a towel, bucket and sponge and join in the fun!

IMPORTANT: We need all volunteers to bring a towel, bucket, and sponge (multiples if possible). The band will only be providing the soap & water.

Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-49576154-band

Tell your friends and neighbors to come get their car washed by the Band!

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2024 Registration and Deposit — Due Monday May 20th, 2024

All instrumentalists and Color Guard need to register on the noted Marching Band Google Form link by May 20th: 2024 Band Registration Form

The Google Registration form has three sections. The Student needs to fill out the first section. The Parent/Legal Guardian is required to fill out the second & third parts of the registration form with a digital signature affirming the terms.

MARCHING BAND DEPOSIT: The CCHS Band Parents Association contracts with Cheddar Up for All payments and credit card processing. Credit Cards & Electronic Checks are accepted. Submitting Electronic Checks are NO CHARGE to the payer. The $100 Marching Band Deposit is due by May 20th through the following link. 2024 Deposit We prefer not to accept personal checks.

*Please note – Students with prior year Student Account Credits may not deduct the credit from the deposit Payment. Scholarships are not awarded until late July and do not cover the Required Student Deposit.

MARCHING BAND PAYMENT: The remainder of the 2024-2025 Marching Band fee of $775, less $100 deposit and less any student account credits is due in full before the end of Band Camp, August 9th. Students may elect to participate in the E-Team Sponsorship, which decreases the students Band fee by $200. Parent/Legal Guardian must approve participation. Students will receive the information during Band Camp, with the information being emailed to parents.

Florida Trip- November 22nd - 26th, 2024 (Optional)

The Marching Band will be going to Florida this year to march in parades at Disney and Universal Studios. This trip is optional for Marching Band Members. Note the flyer outlines the first payment is due on May 15th, however the deadline has been extended to May 31st. To register please go to AmericanInternationalTravel and click on Cherry Creek High School.

Florida Questions? Ask Band Director Tim Libby: tlibby@cherrycreekschools.org or Sam Hesch: shesch@cherrycreekschools.org

Go Creek! Go Band!

Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2024 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-47782398-uniform

2024-04-03 | CCHS BPA Update | Shake ShackFundraiser

2024-04-30 | CCHS BPA Update | Shake Shack Fundraiser

Hello Band Families,

SAVE THE DATE for the Shake Shack Fundraiser coming up in April.

Shake Shack Fundraiser - Wednesday April 17, 2024

When: April 17, 2024 from 10:30AM - 9PM

Where: 7979 East Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village, 80112

How: Mention “Donation Day” at the register or drive-thru, or use promo code DONATEBURGER on the Shack App, web, or kiosk at checkout.

Why: 25% of the Proceeds will benefit Cherry Creek School Bands

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2024-03-25 | CCHS BPA Update | Raising Cane's Fundraiser

Hello Band Families,

We hope you can stop by the Raising Cane’s Fundraiser coming up soon!

Raising Cane’s Fundraiser - Thursday March 28, 2024

When: March 28, 2024 from 3PM - 9PM

Where: 7405 East Hampden Avenue, Denver, CO 80231

How: Come inside,swing through the Drive-Thru, or order take out and mention Cherry Creek High School Bands! (NOTE Does not apply to online orders).

Why: 15% of the Proceeds will benefit Cherry Creek School Bands

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2024-02-14 | CCHS BPA Update | Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser - February 28, 2024

2024-02-14 | CCHS BPA Update | Chick-Fil-A-Fundraiswer

Hello Band Families,

We hope you can stop by the Chick-Fil-A Band Fundraiser coming up soon!

Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser - February 28, 2024

When: February 28, 2024 from 5PM - 8PM

Where: 9331 Arapahoe Road, 80112 (¼ east of I25 in the Home Depot parking lot)

How: Come inside or swing through the Drive-Thru and show the attached flier (printed or electronically).

Why: A portion of the proceed will benefit Cherry Creek School Band

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2024-02-07 | CCHS BPA Update | Uniform Return

Hello Band Families,

We will be collecting marching band uniforms next week.

Marching Band Uniform Return - February 12, 2024

Marching Band Uniform Intake will be on Monday, February 12 during lunch. Mr. Libby and Mr. Hesch will make an announcement in the band classes but we’d appreciate help in reminding your student.

Please remind your student to go to the Fine Arts Lobby during their lunch period to turn in their uniform so we can have them cleaned for next season.

If you can help, we would love your assistance as well. Sign up here.

Questions? Email Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2024-01-14 | CCHS BPA Update | Chipotle Fundraisier & Marching Band Awards Night

2024-01-14 | CCHS BPA Update | Chipotle Fundraiser & Marching Band Awards Night

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Chipotle Fundraiser for CCHS Bands - 1/17/2024
Marching Band Awards Night!
Baby Pictures for Awards Night - Send ASAP

Chipotle Fundraiser for CCHS Bands - January 17, 2024, 5 - 9PM

Join us for a Chipotle Fundraising night. 33% of event sales get donated to CCHS Bands. Order online for pickup using code 93RANXF or show the attached flyer in restaurant.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 5-9PM
8000 E Belleview Ave F20
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Fine Print: For online orders to count towards the fundraiser, they must be placed for pickup only from the restaurant location of, and during the hours of, the fundraiser. Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify. $150 minimum event sales required to receive any donation.

Marching Bands Awards Night - January 20, 2024, 4 - 6PM

Save the Date for the Marching Band Awards Night and the infamous “Libby Awards”. The awards Night will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 4 - 6PM in the Fine Arts Theater at CCHS. We hope you can join us as we celebrate our graduating seniors and the Marching Band Season.

Baby Pictures for Awards Night - Send ASAP

Senior parents! We would love to have a baby picture of your student in the slideshow we will show at the Marching Band Awards Night. Please text junior Drum Major Coleman Rissmiller at 303-257-6657 AND mom Emily Rismiller at 214-783-9819 with a picture of your student along with their name so it will be included. We would appreciate having pictures submitted by 1/1/2024. Thank you!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-12-13 | CCHS BPA Update | Marching Band Awards Night

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Marching Band Awards Night
Colorado Gives Day - Thank you!
Baby Pictures for Awards Night - Send by 1/1/2024

Marching Bands Awards Night - January 20, 2024, 4 - 6PM

Save the Date for the Marching Band Awards Night and the infamous “Libby Awards”. The awards Night will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 4 - 6PM in the Fine Arts Theater at CCHS. We hope you can join us as we celebrate our graduating seniors and the Marching Band Season.

Colorado Gives Day - Thank you!

Thank you to all who contributed and/or shared the link for Colorado Gives Day! We raised $2575. Thank you for your support.

https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Cherry-Creek-High-School-Band-Parents-Association.

Baby Pictures for Awards Night - Send by 1/1/2024

Senior parents! We would love to have a baby picture of your student in the slideshow we will show at the Marching Band Awards Night. Please text junior Drum Major Coleman Rissmiller at 303-257-6657 AND mom Emily Rismiller at 214-783-9819 with a picture of your student along with their name so it will be included. We would appreciate having pictures submitted by 1/1/2024. Thank you!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-12-5 | CCHS BPA Update | Colorado Gives

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Colorado Gives Day - Only a few hours left!

Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5

The Colorado Gives Day ends in a few hours. Donate today and your donation will be supplemented with incentive funds. Any donation will be greatly appreciated and currently CCHSBPA has raised $2050. Can you help to raise more?

You can donate or schedule your donation through our Colorado Gives Day page: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Cherry-Creek-High-School-Band-Parents-Association.

The CCHS Band Parents Association is participating in the Colorado Gives Day! Every donation made Nov. 1 – Colorado Gives Day (December 5) is boosted by one of the largest Incentive Funds in the country. Donate now through December 5th and have your funds boosted! At least 25% of funds donated will be restricted for the new box truck, the remainder will be used for operating costs, scholarships, and reserves for future years' costs.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-12-4 | CCHS BPA Update | Colorado Gives, Raise Right, and Band Concert

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Band Concert - Thursday 12/7 at 7PM
Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5
Raise Right - Gift Card Fundraising

Band Concert - Thursday, December 7th at 7PM

A quick reminder about the band concert on Thursday 12/7 in the Fine Arts Theatre.

Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5

The Colorado Gives Day fundraiser ends tomorrow! Please consider donating!

You can donate or schedule your donation through our Colorado Gives Day page: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Cherry-Creek-High-School-Band-Parents-Association.

The CCHS Band Parents Association is participating in the Colorado Gives Day! Every donation made Nov. 1 – Colorado Gives Day (December 5) is boosted by one of the largest Incentive Funds in the country. Donate now through December 5th and have your funds boosted! At least 25% of funds donated will be restricted for the new box truck, the remainder will be used for operating costs, scholarships, and reserves for future years' costs.

Raise Right - Gift Card Fundraising

Also, a reminder about gift card fundraising through Raise Right. Thank you to those who have participated! This has been a terrific fundraiser for the band and we’d love to see even more participation.

The CCHS BPA has set up an account for gift card fundraising through Raise Right. Gift Cards can be purchased through Raise Right for hundreds of different brands and a portion of the sales will go directly to the CCHS BPA. The mobile app makes it easy to access and use your eGift cards anytime, anywhere and physical gift cards are also an option. See https://www.raiseright.com/brands for the list of brands and the percentage that goes to CCHS BPA. Gift cards from RaiseRight have no activation fees and they never expire.

Use this link: https://www.raiseright.com/enroll?enrollCode=UUAHRXE13VY1 to set up an account and start earning for CCHS BPA with your everyday purchases. You can leave the “Who are you earning for?” optional fields blank - all money earned will go to the band as a whole.

See Gift Card Types • RaiseRight for the types of gift card that can be purchased. Some physical gift cards have a shipping fee, but they can be sent to our Raise Right Coordinator to save on fees. The band will be placing their next bulk order for any physical gift cards on December 8th, and the option to send to our Raise Right coordinator should be an option at check out. Any questions can be directed to Emily Rismiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-11-15 | CCHS BPA Update | Football Playoff Games 11/17 & Fundraising

2023-11-15 | CCHS BPA Update | Football Playoff Game 11/17 & Fundraising

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Football Playoff Game - Friday 11/17
Committee Chair Needed - Dine Out Nights
Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5
Raise Right - Gift Card Fundraising
King Soopers Rewards - Earn Money for CCHSBPA

Football Playoff Games - Friday 11/17

The Marching Band will play as a pep band in the stands for the football playoff game this Friday, November 17th. The game begins at 7pm and the call is 6:30pm. We’ll meet in the Band Room and troop to Stutler Bowl. Attendance is required for instrumentalists, and optional for Color Guard members. Contact Mr. Libby and Mr. Hesch if you have any questions.

Organizer Needed - Dine Out Nights

The CCHS BPA is looking for help in organizing Dine-Out-Night fundraisers. (e.g. A portion of the proceeds from meals ordered on that day go to CCHS BPA). The Dine-Out-Night Organizer would be responsible for connecting with local restaurants and coordinating dates for events throughout the year. If you are interested please reach out to Emily Rismiller for more information emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5

The CCHS Band Parents Association is participating in the Colorado Gives Day! Every donation made Nov. 1 – Colorado Gives Day (December 5) is boosted by one of the largest Incentive Funds in the country. Donate now through December 5th and have your funds boosted! At least 25% of funds donated will be restricted for the new box truck, the remainder will be used for operating costs, scholarships, and reserves for future years' costs. You can donate or schedule your donation through our Colorado Gives Day page: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Cherry-Creek-High-School-Band-Parents-Association. Please forward the information to family, friends, co-workers, social media, etc.

Raise Right - Gift Card Fundraising

The CCHS BPA has set up an account for gift card fundraising through Raise Right. Gift Cards can be purchased through Raise Right for hundreds of different brands and a portion of the sales will go directly to the CCHS BPA. The mobile app makes it easy to access and use your eGift cards anytime, anywhere and physical gift cards are also an option. See https://www.raiseright.com/brands for the list of brands and the percentage that goes to CCHS BPA. Gift cards from RaiseRight have no activation fees and they never expire.

Use this link: https://www.raiseright.com/enroll?enrollCode=UUAHRXE13VY1 to set up an account and start earning for CCHS BPA with your everyday purchases. You can leave the “Who are you earning for?” optional fields blank - all money earned will go to the band as a whole.

See Gift Card Types • RaiseRight for the types of gift card that can be purchased. Some physical gift cards have a shipping fee, but they can be sent to our Raise Right Coordinator to save on fees. The band will be placing their next bulk order for any physical gift cards on December 8th, and the option to send to our Raise Right coordinator should be an option at check out. Any questions can be directed to Emily Rismiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

King Soopers Community Rewards - Earn for money for CCHSBA

To sign up for this program, just go to www.KingSoopers.com and create an account or log into your existing account. To create a new account, you will need your King Soopers card number or alternate ID (usually a phone number) to get started. Once signed in, scroll to the very bottom and click on King Soopers Community Rewards. From there follow prompts to link your card to 'Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association'. Every time you shop, show your loyalty card or enter your alternate ID on the pin pad and King Soopers will donate to the band.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-11-8 | CCHS BPA Update | Football Playoff Games 11/1 & 11/17

2023-11-08 | CCHS BPA Update | Football Playoff Games 11/1 & 11/17

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Football Playoff Games - Friday 11/10 & Friday 11/17
Winterguard Interest Session - November 13
Committee Chair Needed - Dine Out Nights
Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5
Raise Right - Gift Card Fundraising
King Soopers Rewards - Earn Money for CCHSBPA

Football Playoff Games - Friday 11/10 & Friday 11/17

The Marching Band will play as a pep band in the stands for the football playoff game this Friday, November 10th and next Friday, November 17th. Both games begin at 7pm and the call is 6:30pm. We’ll meet in the Band Room and troop to Stutler Bowl. Attendance is required for instrumentalists, and optional for Color Guard members. Contact Mr. Libby and Mr. Hesch if you have any questions.

Winterguard Interest Session - Monday, November 13

The Winterguard Interest session (for kids, not parents) is Monday November 13 from 6-9 in the east gym. No experience is necessary. Come learn about Winterguard and practice skills!

Organizer Needed - Dine Out Nights

The CCHS BPA is looking for help in organizing Dine-Out-Night fundraisers. (e.g. A portion of the proceeds from meals ordered on that day go to CCHS BPA). The Dine-Out-Night Organizer would be responsible for connecting with local restaurants and coordinating dates for events throughout the year. If you are interested please reach out to Emily Rismiller for more information emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5

The CCHS Band Parents Association is participating in the Colorado Gives Day! Every donation made Nov. 1 – Colorado Gives Day (December 5) is boosted by one of the largest Incentive Funds in the country. Donate now through December 5th and have your funds boosted! At least 25% of funds donated will be restricted for the new box truck, the remainder will be used for operating costs, scholarships, and reserves for future years' costs. You can donate or schedule your donation through our Colorado Gives Day page: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Cherry-Creek-High-School-Band-Parents-Association. Please forward the information to family, friends, co-workers, social media, etc.

Raise Right - Gift Card Fundraising

The CCHS BPA has set up an account for gift card fundraising through Raise Right. Gift Cards can be purchased through Raise Right for hundreds of different brands and a portion of the sales will go directly to the CCHS BPA. The mobile app makes it easy to access and use your eGift cards anytime, anywhere and physical gift cards are also an option. See https://www.raiseright.com/brands for the list of brands and the percentage that goes to CCHS BPA. Gift cards from RaiseRight have no activation fees and they never expire.

Use this link: https://www.raiseright.com/enroll?enrollCode=UUAHRXE13VY1 to set up an account and start earning for CCHS BPA with your everyday purchases. You can leave the “Who are you earning for?” optional fields blank - all money earned will go to the band as a whole.

See Gift Card Types • RaiseRight for the types of gift card that can be purchased. Some physical gift cards have a shipping fee, but they can be sent to our Raise Right Coordinator to save on fees. The band will be placing their next bulk order for any physical gift cards on December 8th, and the option to send to our Raise Right coordinator should be an option at check out. Any questions can be directed to Emily Rismiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

King Soopers Community Rewards - Earn for money for CCHSBA

To sign up for this program, just go to www.KingSoopers.com and create an account or log into your existing account. To create a new account, you will need your King Soopers card number or alternate ID (usually a phone number) to get started. Once signed in, scroll to the very bottom and click on King Soopers Community Rewards. From there follow prompts to link your card to 'Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association'. Every time you shop, show your loyalty card or enter your alternate ID on the pin pad and King Soopers will donate to the band.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-11-1 | CCHS BPA Update | 5A State Marching Band Competition Wrap Up

2023-11-01 | CCHS BPA Update | 5A State Marching Band Competition Wrap Up

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Congratulations to the Band - 6th place in 5A!
Volunteers - Thank You!
Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5
Raise Right - Gift Card Fundraising

Congratulations to the Band - 6th Place in 5A!

Congratulations to the marching band for a successful marching season and placing 6th in the 5A state competition. They looked and sounded amazing!! Results can be found here: 2023_5ASemifinals/Finals_Recap.jpeg (cbamarching.com). A video of the performance has been posted to the CCHS BPA Facebook Page.

Volunteers - Thank you!

The CCHS BPA would like to thank all our parent volunteers and supporters! It took many hands to bake yummy desserts, grill/cook meals, feed the band members, hand out water and plumes, move pit and prop equipment, sell merchandise, donate to/help with the auction, take pictures, support fundraisers ..... make chili, make buttons & state plates, fit uniforms ..... and all the other activities required to keep our AMAZING BAND in motion this season. THANK YOU ALL!

Colorado Gives Day - November 1 to December 5

The CCHS Band Parents Association is participating in the Colorado Gives Day! Every donation made Nov. 1 – Colorado Gives Day (December 5) is boosted by one of the largest Incentive Funds in the country. Donate now through December 5th and have your funds boosted! At least 25% of funds donated will be restricted for the new box truck, the remainder will be used for operating costs, scholarships, and reserves for future years' costs.You can donate through our Colorado Gives Day page: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Cherry-Creek-High-School-Band-Parents-Association. Please forward the information to family, friends, co-workers, social media, etc.

Raise RIght - Gift Card Fundraising

The CCHS BPA has set up an account for gift card fundraising through Raise Right. Gift Cards can be purchased through Raise Right for hundreds of different brands and a portion of the sales will go directly to the CCHS BPA. The mobile app makes it easy to access and use your eGift cards anytime, anywhere and physical gift cards are also an option. See https://www.raiseright.com/brands for the list of brands and the percentage that goes to CCHS BPA. Gift cards from RaiseRight have no activation fees and they never expire.

Use this link: https://www.raiseright.com/enroll?enrollCode=UUAHRXE13VY1 to set up an account and start earning for CCHS BPA with your everyday purchases. You can leave the “Who are you earning for?” optional fields blank - all money earned will go to the band as a whole. Any questions can be directed to Emily Rismiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-27 | CCHS BPA Update | CBA Finals Competition Canceled

Hello Band Families,

The CBA has just announced they are canceling the finals performances for tomorrow (the semifinal performances are scheduled as usual). The Cherry Creek Marching Band will follow the schedule previously announced but will depart the competition after the semifinal awards and will have dinner at CCHS tomorrow evening.

From the CBA: CBA Band fans, we have an important announcement to share at this time. After careful consideration, it has been determined that for the welfare and safety of our young performers and everyone associated with our activity, the Finals Competition for Saturday has been canceled. The Semi Finals schedule will remain the same with the first band performing at 8:30. This competition will be treated as a Semi-Finals and Finals Competition with awards being given and ultimately naming a 2023 Champion in each class. The Colorado Bandmasters Association appreciates your understanding and support of this challenging decision.

Bands performing tomorrow need to understand this. If you are supporting the band in the warm-up area or prop area AND driving a personal vehicle, you should park in Lot 5A. This will leave you just across the street from the bands by crossing the street, If you park in the Lot 1 spectator parking, you will be expected to walk from south of the stadium over the hill behind the press box and back down the hill to the bands (LONG walk). After helping the bands you may enter the stadium with your ticket through Gate 4 just behind the color guard warm-up. There are two gates to enter the stadium, one on both ends of the stadium. AT NO TIME ARE PEOPLE ALLOWED TO CROSS FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE STADIUM WHERE CONSTRUCTION IS TAKING PLACE.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-27 | CCHS BPA Update | Important Parking Info for States

Hello Band Families,

We have some important info about parking tomorrow, if you are helping with pit and props or plan to enter the pit/prop area.

IF YOU HAVE PARENTS DRIVING PRIVATE CARS WHO HELP YOU IN THE WARM-UP/PROP AREA DO NOT PARK IN THE SPECTATOR LOT 1. There is no way to get from the South Side to the Band area without a ticket. These parents need to park in lot 5A directly across the street from the bus parking. Also: They are not allowing clear plastic water bottles through the gates.

Lots 1 and 5 are marked on the map below. If you are helping with pit/props then you follow the Bus and Equipment Entrance route (onto Academy Drive) but instead of turning left into the parking area for Lot 5, you will go right and be able to park in the field across from the bus parking.

Map of Event: http://cbamarching.com/images/Falcon_Stadium_2023.jpg

Website: http://cbamarching.com/

Directions: http://cbamarching.com/images/2023_AFA_Entrance_Directions.pdf

Buy Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CO87833

Things you Need to Know: http://cbamarching.com/images/Things_You_Need_To_Know_2_.pdf

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-26 | CCHS BPA Update | 5A State Marching Band Competition

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Weather for Saturday & Band Bags - Be Prepared!
Changes to USAFA Stadium Rules - Be Prepared!
5A State Marching Championships Schedule - October 28, 2023
5A State Marching Championships Info - October 28, 2023
Portable Propane Heaters - Needed for States
Food Committee - State Sign Ups
Pit & Props - State Sign Ups
Baking Committee - State Sign Ups
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications

Weather for Saturday & Band Bags - Be Prepared

The weather at the USAFA for Saturday is predicted to be a high of 41 degrees and a low of 16 degrees. Please make sure your band member is prepared, and dresses in layers with long underwear if possible. Extra blankets or outerwear will be helpful in between performances. Also, make sure your band member knows to advocate for themselves if they get cold or need help otherwise. Parent volunteers will be there to help! The BPA will have a bag on hand with the following items if students need: Sewing kits, Mini medicine case, Feminine hygiene zip lock bags (2 regular tampons, pads, hair ties, hand sanitizer) Gloves (limited), Hand warmers, Toe warmers, Eyeglass wipes and cleaning cloths.

Changes to USAFA Stadium Rules - Be Prepared

The USAFA has a clear bag policy. In particular, drink containers such as YETI, Nalgene, etc. will not be allowed in. Unopened clear plastic water bottles are allowed. You can review the rest of the policy here: http://cbamarching.com/images/AF_Clear_Bag_Policy.pdf

The stadium is also cashless and we are encouraged to buy tickets in advance. Link is below.

Note: The clear bag policy does not apply to the gear and equipment bags that the band takes onto the field. They will bring their gear and needed items as usual.

5A State Marching Championships Schedule - October 28, 2023

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Practice at Stutler
9:30 AM Inspection
9:45 AM Depart for Falcon Field, USAFA
11:00 AM Arrive and Unload
12:05 AM Percussion Warm-up
12:25 PM Band Body Warm-up
1:00 PM Music Warm-up
1:45 PM Semifinals Performance Time
4:00 PM Semifinals Awards Ceremony
5:00 PM Eat Dinner (Provided)
5:50 PM First Finals warm-up time begins
7:30 PM Finals performances begin
9:30 PM Full Band Retreat and Awards Ceremony
10:30 PM Depart for CCHS

Bring food and/or a debit/credit card for concessions if you want snacks after the performance. The stadium is now cashless. Parents should pick students up at CCHS Fine Arts at approximately 11:45 PM.

5A State Marching Championships Info - October 28, 2023

The final marching band competition is Saturday October 28th at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Spectators will enter via the North Gate Entrance (Exit 156 off of I25). All drivers and passengers over the age of 16 must produce a valid driver’s license. Allow yourself time to enter the USAFA and please review the website.

Website: http://cbamarching.com/

Directions: http://cbamarching.com/images/2023_AFA_Entrance_Directions.pdf

Map of Event: http://cbamarching.com/images/Falcon_Stadium_2023.jpg

Buy Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CO87833

Things you Need to Know: http://cbamarching.com/images/Things_You_Need_To_Know_2_.pdf

BAND FAMILIES: PLEASE REVIEW THE WEBSITE http://cbamarching.com/ CAREFULLY IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THE COMPETITION AS THERE ARE SOME CHANGES INCLUDING A CLEAR BAG POLICY AND A CASHLESS STADIUM.

Finally, an important message from CBA: Unfortunately, there are no livestream options for the Colorado State Marching Band competition and there has been a report of a livestream offering on Facebook. Please note that this is a SCAM, and that CBA events are not live streamed.

Portable Propane Heaters - Needed for States

The temperature is dropping later this week and the band is seeking some portable propane heaters for the competition. If you have a portable heater and propane for loan the band would be most appreciative! Ideally, you drop your heater and propane at the Creek Food area near Falcon Stadium on competition day (look for Creek flags). If that is not possible, please reach out to BPA President Jessica Carmer jcarmer4475@gmail.com for alternative arrangements.

Food Committee - State Sign Ups for Saturday October 28th

The sousaphone and clarinet sections are on deck to support meals at the State Competition.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-45385781-state

We will be feeding the band two meals. The first is deli sandwiches from Costco (BPA provided) in a brown bag style lunch that they will be bringing with them. The second will be grilled cheese and soup with hot drinks. There will be gluten free, dairy free, and meat free options for each. There are plenty of slots for anyone to fill (including a spot for $ donations to put towards the band) As always please feel free to reach out to Jen (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) with any concerns or questions.

Pit & Props - State Sign Ups

We still need help with Pit/Props on Saturday… so far we only have 9 signed up. Many of our regular Pit/Props helpers have seniors and want to see their student’s perform at their last competition. If you are able to help, the Band and the BPA would really appreciate it. We promise no experience is necessary, the students tell us what they need and where to go! Any questions please contact juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Baking Committee - State Sign Ups

There are still a few slots to sign up for States. Can you help out?

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about the StateCompetition. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-45385781-state

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-24 | CCHS BPA Update | 5A State Marching Band Competition

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

5A Regionals Results
Volunteers for Monarch & Regionals - Thank You!
Auction Wrap up - Thank you!
Butter Braids Delivery Thursday October 26, 2023
5A State Marching Championships Schedule - October 28, 2023
5A State Marching Championships Info - October 28, 2023
Portable Propane Heaters - Needed for States
Food Committee - State Sign Ups
Pit & Props - State Sign Ups
Baking Committee - State Sign Ups
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications

A Regionals Results - Can You Dig It?

The band had another fun and energetic performance at Littleton High School for regionals and they placed first in their 5A region. They also placed 6th overall in the 5A division. That means they will only attend the semifinal & finals day for the state competition. Results from Regionals can be found here: http://cbamarching.com/cbaregionalevents.html

Thank You - Volunteers

A big shout out to all the volunteers for the Monarch Marching Festival, the 5A Regionals, and prepping for states. It takes a village and you are appreciated! Thank you to those who took photos, baked goods, cooked food, served food, moved props, helped the pit, loaded the truck, unloaded the truck, cheered on the band from the stands, decorated the band room for states, and helped out in any way! The band had a spectacular performance!

Auction - Wrap Up

Another big shout out to those who helped with the auction. The band raised over $17,000!!

Butter Braids Delivery - Thursday October 26, 2023

Butter Braids will be handed out after practice on Thursday 10/26 at 6:30PM in the Fine Arts parking lot. Contact Emily Rismiller with any questions emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

5A State Marching Championships Schedule - October 28, 2023

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

8:00 AM -9:00 AM Practice at Stutler
9:30 AM Inspection
9:45 AM Depart for Falcon Field, USAFA
11:00 AM Arrive and Unload
12:05 AM Percussion Warm-up
12:25 PM Band Body Warm-up
1:00 PM Music Warm-up
1:45 PM Semifinals Performance Time
4:00 PM Semifinals Awards Ceremony
5:00 PMEat Dinner (Provided)
5:50 PM First Finals warm-up time begins
7:30 PM Finals performances begin
9:30 PM Full Band Retreat and Awards Ceremony
10:30 PM Depart for CCHS

Bring food and/or a debit/credit card for concessions if you want snacks after the performance. The stadium is now cashless. Parents should pick students up at CCHS Fine Arts at approximately 11:45 PM.

5A State Marching Championships Info - October 28, 2023

The final marching band competition is Saturday October 28th at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Spectators will enter via the North Gate Entrance (Exit 156 off of I25). All drivers and passengers over the age of 16 must produce a valid driver’s license. Allow yourself time to enter the USAFA and please review the website.

Website: http://cbamarching.com/

Directions: http://cbamarching.com/images/2023_AFA_Entrance_Directions.pdf

Map of Event: http://cbamarching.com/images/Falcon_Stadium_2023.jpg

Buy Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CO87833

Things you Need to Know: http://cbamarching.com/images/Things_You_Need_To_Know_2_.pdf

BAND FAMILIES: PLEASE REVIEW THE WEBSITE http://cbamarching.com/ CAREFULLY IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THE COMPETITION AS THERE ARE SOME CHANGES INCLUDING A CLEAR BAG POLICY AND A CASHLESS STADIUM.

Finally, an important message from CBA: Unfortunately, there are no livestream options for the Colorado State Marching Band competition and there has been a report of a livestream offering on Facebook. Please note that this is a SCAM, and that CBA events are not live streamed.

Portable Propane Heaters - Needed for States

The temperature is dropping later this week and the band is seeking some portable propane heaters for the competition. If you have a portable heater and propane for loan the band would be most appreciative! Ideally, you drop your heater and propane at the Creek Food area near Falcon Stadium on competition day (look for Creek flags). If that is not possible, please reach out to BPA President Jessica Carmer jcarmer4475@gmail.com for alternative arrangements.

Food Committee - State Sign Ups for Saturday October 28th

The sousaphone and clarinet sections are on deck to support meals at the State Competition.

We will be feeding the band two meals. The first is deli sandwiches from Costco (BPA provided) in a brown bag style lunch that they will be bringing with them. The second will be grilled cheese and soup with hot drinks. There will be gluten free, dairy free, and meat free options for each. There are plenty of slots for anyone to fill (including a spot for $ donations to put towards the band) As always please feel free to reach out to Jen (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) with any concerns or questions.

Pit & Props - State Sign Ups

We still need help with Pit/Props on Saturday… so far we only have 9 signed up. Many of our regular Pit/Props helpers have seniors and want to see their student’s perform at their last competition. If you are able to help, the Band and the BPA would really appreciate it. We promise no experience is necessary, the students tell us what they need and where to go! Any questions please contact juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Baking Committee - State Sign Ups

There are still a few slots to sign up for States. Can you help out?

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about the StateCompetition. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-13 | CCHS BPA Update | Monarch Marching Festival

Hello Band Families,

Here is everything you need to know about the Monarch Marching Festival - Saturday, October 14, 2023.

NEW: A few volunteers are needed on Saturday morning at 8AM (meet at Fine Arts) to help move props and stuff to Stutler Bowl so the band can practice. It will take an hour at most and it will go quicker with more volunteers. Please email BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com if you can help out.

Monarch Marching Festival - October 14, 2023

The next marching band competition is Saturday October 14th at Centaurus High School, 10300 S Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026. The festival includes 22 High School Bands with a special performance by the University of Colorado Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Spectator info (including tickets, parking prelims, and finals schedules) can be found at their website. The website also had handy maps of parking and important locations.

Festival Website: https://www.monarchbands.org/monarch-marching-festival

Click here to buy tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1116815?schoolId=CO67973

Volunteer Update: This is only a “one performance” competition so there have been some updates to the Sign Up Genius for Volunteering. Also slots have been added for an extra plumes position, to help load the truck at CCHS prior to the competition, and to help unload the truck at CCHS after the competition. Your help is greatly appreciated: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

9 AM-12:30 PM Practice at Stutler Bowl
1:00-3:00 PM Eat lunch (breakfast for lunch!) at Fine Arts (provided by BPA)
3:30 PM Inspection
3:45 PM Depart for Centaurus High School (10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026)
4:30 PM Arrive and unload
5:15 PM Body Warm-up
5:50 PM Music Warm-up
6:45 PM Performance Time!
7:15-8:15 PM Watch remaining bands perform
8:30 PM Awards Ceremony
10:00 PM Return to CCHS

Bring food and/or money for concessions if you want snacks after the performance. Parents should pick students up at CCHS Fine Arts at approximately 10:00 PM.

Parking Info From the Website: Because of its location, parking at Littleton High School is extremely limited (yes, we know it's a pain). You will need to plan on extra time to park and get to the stadium. We have an agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to use their lot (at the corner of Powers and Broadway) for those who are able to walk a couple blocks. We strongly encourage people to carpool and ride share (Uber/Lyft) to avoid congestion and make this an enjoyable experience! Handicap Parking is available at the stadium. Please ensure you have your tags available to show and our team will direct you on where to park.

Food Committee - Monarch and Regionals Sign Ups

The Food Committee has two active sign ups. Band members are asked to contribute food items (by section) and parent volunteers are also needed for serving.

Monarch Marching Festival (10/14) where we will be serving breakfast for lunch at Cherry Creek High School. The trumpet and flute sections are asked to contribute food items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-44903751-monarch

Regional Qualifiers (10/16) where we will be serving a pasta and salad bar at Cherry Creek High School. The baritones and mellophone sections are asked to contribute food items:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-44904534-regional

Sousaphone and Clarinet sections are on deck for State. As Jim and Jen Gallo are parents to a senior, they are looking for anyone interested in learning the ropes on how to feed all the amazing kids. Please reach out to the Gallos at jenflwrcsu@aol.com with any concerns or questions.

Baking Committee - Sign Ups

There are still a few slots open for Monarch!

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

https://www.littletonbandwagon.org/5a-regionals

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-11 | CCHS BPA Update | Monarch Marching Festival, State Qualifier, & More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Football Games - A BIG thank you to Volunteers
Monarch Marching Festival (New volunteer slots added) - Saturday 10/14/2023
Marching Band State Qualifier - Monday 10/16/2023
Food Committee - Monarch & Regionals Sign Ups
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee - New Slots Open
Butter Braids Are Here - End 10/17/2023!

Football Games - Thank you!

The marching band just played at their last regular football game on Friday. Things are looking promising that the football team will make it to the playoffs though, and playing at a championship game is a real possibility. A BIG thank you to all of the volunteers for football games who made the band performances possible. This includes moving equipment for pit, handing out plumes, placing seat covers, selling gear, preparing food, handing out water, setting up sign-up geniuses, and just helping where needed. Thank you and you are appreciated!

Monarch Marching Festival - October 14, 2023

The next marching band competition is Saturday October 14th at Centaurus High School, 10300 S Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026. The festival includes 22 High School Bands with a special performance by the University of Colorado Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Spectator info (including tickets, parking prelims, and finals schedules) can be found at their website:

Festival Website: https://www.monarchbands.org/monarch-marching-festival

Click here to buy tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1116815?schoolId=CO67973

Volunteer Update: This is only a “one performance” competition so there have been some updates to the Sign Up Genius for Volunteering. Also slots have been added for an extra plumes position, to help load the truck at CCHS prior to the competition, and to help unload the truck at CCHS after the competition. Your help is greatly appreciated: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

9 AM-12:30 PM Practice at Stutler Bowl
1:00-3:00 PM Eat lunch (breakfast for lunch!) at Fine Arts (provided by BPA)
3:30 PM Inspection
3:45 PM Depart for Centaurus High School (10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026)
4:30 PM Arrive and unload
5:15 PM Body Warm-up
5:50 PM Music Warm-up
6:45 PM Performance Time!
7:15-8:15 PM Watch remaining bands perform
8:30 PM Awards Ceremony
10:00 PM Return to CCHS

Bring food and/or money for concessions if you want snacks after the performance. Parents should pick students up at CCHS Fine Arts at approximately 10:00 PM.

NOTE TO PARENTS ABOUT SPECTATOR PARKING: Parking is limited to ONLY handicapped parking in the area of the stadium and parents and staff should plan on arriving with enough time before performances to walk from the parking available within ½ mile of the stadium at marked businesses and at Angevine Middle School or the Community Medical Center just .8 miles east of the stadium on South Boulder Road.

Marching Band State Qualifier - October 16, 2023

The marching band state qualifier is October 16th at Littleton High School, 199 E Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80121. Spectator info (including tickets, parking, and schedules) can be found at their website:

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Practice at Stutler
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eat Dinner (Provided @ Fine Arts) and change into uniform
4:50 PM Inspection
5:00 PM Depart for Littleton High School Stadium
5:45 PM Arrive and unload
6:15 PM-6:45 PM Body Warm-up
6:45 PM-7:15 PM Pit/Battery Warm-up
6:50 PM-7:20 PM Music Warm-up
7:45 PM Performance Time
8:15 PM Load instruments, change out of uniform, watch remaining bands perform
9:00 PM Awards Ceremony
9:30 PM Return to CCHS

Bring food and/or money for concessions if you want snacks after the performance. Parents should pick students up at CCHS Fine Arts at approximately 10:00 PM.

Parking Info From the Website: Because of its location, parking at Littleton High School is extremely limited (yes, we know it's a pain). You will need to plan on extra time to park and get to the stadium. We have an agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to use their lot (at the corner of Powers and Broadway) for those who are able to walk a couple blocks. We strongly encourage people to carpool and ride share (Uber/Lyft) to avoid congestion and make this an enjoyable experience! Handicap Parking is available at the stadium. Please ensure you have your tags available to show and our team will direct you on where to park.

Food Committee - Monarch and Regionals Sign Ups

The Food Committee has two active sign ups. Band members are asked to contribute food items (by section) and parent volunteers are also needed for serving.

Monarch Marching Festival (10/14) where we will be serving breakfast for lunch at Cherry Creek High School. The trumpet and flute sections are asked to contribute food items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-44903751-monarch

Regional Qualifiers (10/16) where we will be serving a pasta and salad bar at Cherry Creek High School. The baritones and mellophone sections are asked to contribute food items:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-44904534-regional

Sousaphone and Clarinet sections are on deck for State. As Jim and Jen Gallo are parents to a senior, they are looking for anyone interested in learning the ropes on how to feed all the amazing kids. Please reach out to the Gallos at jenflwrcsu@aol.com with any concerns or questions.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/4efeb02e-5ecc-42a9-8cbd-6660d11609dc

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Butter Braids are Here - Ends 10/17/2023!

This great fundraiser places 40% of your students' sales straight into their band account! We would love to have 100% participation for this fundraiser. It’s easy! Just click below to set up your online store and then send your online store link to family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/4efeb02e-5ecc-42a9-8cbd-6660d11609dc

The sale ends on October 17; the delivery date is October 26, 2023.

Questions? Contact Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmillee00@gmail.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-10 | CCHS BPA Update | Concert and Auction - Portraits Dinner & More

2023-10-10 | CCHS BPA Update | Concert and Auction - Portraits, Dinner & More

Hello Band Families,

The Band Concert and Silent Auction is TONIGHT, October 10th. Please read below for information about both and two new events (Portrait Sittings & Chick-fil-A) happening early at the auction and concert. The concert will run from 7PM to approximately 9PM.

Fantastic Portrait with Your Instrument - 5PM - 8:45PM on 10/10/23

Create a great memory and a holiday present for relatives and friends. Cost of photo session will be $25 (includes two (2) final edited photos via email), which will benefit CCHSBPA. Appointments are limited so sign up early

Sittings will begin at 5 pm and end at 8:45 pm (15 minute appointments). Please use the following link to sign up for appointments (note, payment at sign up): https://calendly.com/sarachengphotography/auctionphotos2023?month=2023-10

Dinner at the Auction - Sponsored by Chick-fil-A & CCHSBPA

Dinner at the auction and concert sponsored by Chick-fli-A and CCHSBPA will be held between 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm. Come early, come hungry, and have a great time at the auction and concert.

Chick-fil-a to sell chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, brownies, and cookies. Note, Chick-fil-a sales are via credit card only. NO CASH
CCHSBPA to sell water, sodas, and chips. Note, CCHSBPA will accept Venmo and cash.

Concert and Band Auction - October 10, 2023

The band concert and auction is next Tuesday, October 10th in Fine Arts. The concert will be from 7 - 9PM approximately, and auction items can be viewed in the lobby between bands.

The auction is open and will close on October 10th at 10PM (MDT). The Auction items can be viewed here on bidding owl: https://new.biddingowl.com/2023cchsbpaauction.

Additionally, here is a document link to assist on becoming an auction bidder: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQ8YBq__o1tC3lckiBmqf1ZHHPRPjmk7/view?usp=sharing

Please visit the auction website often since it will be updated with additional items throughout the auction. Also, please feel free to invite your family and friends to join in all the fun.

Any questions can be directed to Vien Perez, 2023 CCHSBPA Auction Chairperson at 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-07 | CCHS BPA Update | Concert and Auction - Portraits Dinner & More

Hello Band Families,

The Band Concert and Silent Auction is coming next week on Tuesday. October 10th. Please read below for information about both and two new events (Portrait Sittings & Chick-fil-A) happening early at the auction and concert. The concert will run from 7PM to approximately 9PM.

Fantastic Portrait with Your Instrument - 5PM - 8:45PM on 10/10/23

Create a great memory and a holiday present for relatives and friends. Cost of photo session will be $25 (includes two (2) final edited photos via email), which will benefit CCHSBPA. Appointments are limited so sign up early.

Sittings will begin at 5 pm and end at 8:45 pm (15 minute appointments). Please use the following link to sign up for appointments (note, payment at sign up): https://calendly.com/sarachengphotography/auctionphotos2023?month=2023-10

Dinner at the Auction - Sponsored by Chick-fil-A & CCHSBPA

Dinner at the auction and concert sponsored by Chick-fli-a and CCHSBPA will be held between 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm. Come early, come hungry, and have a great time at the auction and concert.

Chick-fil-a to sell chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, brownies, and cookies. Note, Chick-fil-a sales are via credit card only. NO CASH
CCHSBPA to sell water, sodas, and chips. Note, CCHSBPA will accept Venmo and cash.

Concert and Band Auction - October 10, 2023

The band concert and auction is next Tuesday, October 10th in Fine Arts. The concert will be from 7 - 9PM approximately, and auction items can be viewed in the lobby between bands.

The auction is open and will close on October 10th at 10PM (MDT). The Auction items can be viewed here on bidding owl: https://new.biddingowl.com/2023cchsbpaauction.

Additionally, here is a document link to assist on becoming an auction bidder: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQ8YBq__o1tC3lckiBmqf1ZHHPRPjmk7/view?usp=sharing

Please visit the auction website often since it will be updated with additional items throughout the auction. Also, please feel free to invite your family and friends to join in all the fun.

Any questions can be directed to Vien Perez, 2023 CCHSBPA Auction Chairperson at 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-10-04 | CCHS BPA Update | Homecoming FB Game & Concert/Auction & More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Butter Braids Are Here - End 10/17/2023!
Thank you for helping with 8th grade night!
Homecoming Football Game (Seniors arrive early) - Friday 10/6/2023
Concert & Band Auction - 10/10/23
Monarch Marching Festival (New volunteer slots added) - Saturday 10/14/2023
Food Committee - Monarch & Regionals Sign Ups
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee - New Slots Open
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete

Butter Braids are Here - Ends 10/17/2023!

Butter Braids selling is kicking off today!! This great fundraiser places 40% of your students' sales straight into their band account! We would love to have 100% participation for this fundraiser. It’s easy! Just click below to set up your online store and then send your online store link to family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Be sure to also post on social media!

Our sale runs for the next 2 weeks, ending on October 17; our delivery date is October 26, 2023. All band students will receive paper forms or can click the link above to have an online store.

Questions? Contact Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmillee00@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping with 8th grade night!

Thank you to everyone who donated food or volunteered to help serve chili and mac-n-cheese for 8th grade night! The event was a success and the word on the street is that the marching band kids were all awesome and helped with cleaning up too. If you see the organizer Kimarie Mikleton around, please give her kudos as well.

Homecoming Football versus Smoky Hill - Friday, October, 6 2023

Correction: Senior band students and their parents will meet at 5:00 PM (which is 1 hour before call time) for the Homecoming Game to be pinned with their senior boutonniere and take photos together. Photos are usually taken outside the band room door on the south side of the building. Students should be ready to go in their band uniform at 5PM.

Call time for everyone (except seniors) is at 6PM for the 7PM game. Students should eat dinner beforehand.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

We also need your help with volunteering for this game (and future games)! There still are many opportunities available to help out! See the section below to sign up to help with pit, plumes, seat covers, water or selling gear.

Concert and Band Auction - October 10, 2023

The band concert and auction is next Tuesday, October 10th in Fine Arts. The concert will be from 7 - 9PM approximately, and auction items can be viewed in the lobby between bands.

Worried about eating dinner before the concert? Chick-fil-A will be available for purchase before the concert in the Fine Arts Lobby from 5:30PM - 7PM.

The auction is open and will close on October 10th at 10PM (MDT). The Auction items can be viewed here on bidding owl: https://new.biddingowl.com/2023cchsbpaauction.

Additionally, here is a document link to assist on becoming an auction bidder: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQ8YBq__o1tC3lckiBmqf1ZHHPRPjmk7/view?usp=sharing

Please visit the auction website often since it will be updated with additional items throughout the auction. Also, please feel free to invite your family and friends to join in all the fun.

Any questions can be directed to Vien Perez, 2023 CCHSBPA Auction Chairperson at 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com

Monarch Marching Festival - October 14, 2023

The next marching band competition is Saturday October 14th at Centaurus High School, 10300 S Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026. The festival includes 22 High School Bands with a special performance by the University of Colorado Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Spectator info (including tickets, parking prelims, and finals schedules) can be found at their website:

Festival Website: https://www.monarchbands.org/monarch-marching-festival

Click here to buy tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1116815?schoolId=CO67973

Volunteer Update: This is only a “one performance” competition so there have been some updates to the Sign Up Genius for Volunteering. Also slots have been added for an extra plumes position, to help load the truck at CCHS prior to the competition, and to help unload the truck at CCHS after the competition. Your help is greatly appreciated: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

9 AM-12:30 PM Practice at Stutler Bowl
1:00-3:00 PM Eat lunch (breakfast for lunch!) at Fine Arts (provided by BPA)
3:30 PM Inspection
3:45 PM Depart for Centaurus High School (10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026)
4:30 PM Arrive and unload
5:15 PM Body Warm-up
5:50 PM Music Warm-up
6:45 PM Performance Time!
7:15-8:15 PM Watch remaining bands perform
8:30 PM Awards Ceremony
10:00 PM Return to CCHS

Bring food and/or money for concessions if you want snacks after the performance. Parents should pick students up at CCHS Fine Arts at approximately 10:00 PM.

NOTE TO PARENTS ABOUT SPECTATOR PARKING: Parking is limited to ONLY handicapped parking in the area of the stadium and parents and staff should plan on arriving with enough time before performances to walk from the parking available within ½ mile of the stadium at marked businesses and at Angevine Middle School or the Community Medical Center just .8 miles east of the stadium on South Boulder Road.

Food Committee - Monarch and Regionals Sign Ups

The Food Committee has two active sign ups. Band members are asked to contribute food items (by section) and parent volunteers are also needed for serving.

Monarch Marching Festival (10/14) where we will be serving breakfast for lunch at Cherry Creek High School. The trumpet and flute sections are asked to contribute food items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-44903751-monarch

Regional Qualifiers (10/16) where we will be serving a pasta and salad bar at Cherry Creek High School. The baritones and mellophone sections are asked to contribute food items:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4AA9A728A46-44904534-regional

Sousaphone and Clarinet sections are on deck for State. As Jim and Jen Gallo are parents to a senior, they are looking for anyone interested in learning the ropes on how to feed all the amazing kids. Please reach out to the Gallos at jenflwrcsu@aol.com with any concerns or questions.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EA9AC2EA75-8thgrade#/

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, (4) Water Committee and (5) Selling Gear. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.
Sign up here for selling gear: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a8ac2aa57-pregame#/

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

NEW Selling Gear: Come early to the home football games (and to Back to School Night) and help sell Creek gear; shirts, shorts, jackets and the football program. The band will get 30% back on everything we sell so grab a friend and come early to the home games. You will be finished in time to watch your student perform on the field! Thank you! Any questions, reach out to Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com or 214.783.9819.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee & Food

(September 27th) Some slots for baking sign-ups have opened up! Use the sign up below to make or buy treats for competitions.

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-29 | CCHS BPA Update | Seniors Homecoming Game & Auction Website

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside today’s update:

Seniors & Homecoming Football Game vs Smoky Hill - Friday 10/6/2023
Band Auction - Website is Live - 10/10/23

Homecoming Football versus Smoky Hill - Friday, October, 6 2023

Correction: Senior band students and their parents will meet at 5:00 PM (which is 1 hour before call time) for the Homecoming Game to be pinned with their senior boutonniere and take photos together. Photos are usually taken outside the band room door on the south side of the building. Students should be ready to go in their band uniform at 6PM.

Call time for all other band members (non-seniors) is at 6PM for the 7PM game. Students should eat dinner beforehand.

Band Auction - Website is Live - October 10, 2023

Hello friends of CCHSBPA,

The website for this year's auction is up and running for your viewing pleasure. The auction website address is https://new.biddingowl.com/2023cchsbpaauction. Auction will have trips, memorabilia, goods, services, restaurants, and much more. The auction website will start accepting bids on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 @ 12 pm MDT and end on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @ 10 pm MDT. Please visit the auction website often since it will be updated with additional items throughout the auction.

Also, please feel free to invite your family and friends to join in all the fun. Additionally, you can share the following auction poster (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XqfH-M_4Oj5GzFiYgtzsT78iHKY-j05D/view?usp=sharing) via email and all social media outlets.

If you have any questions please email me at 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com. Have a good Friday and great weekend.

Cheers, Vien Perez, 2023 CCHSBPA Auction Chairperson

Questions can be directed to: 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-27 | CCHS BPA Update | 8th Grade Night, Homecoming FB Game & More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Legacy Festival Wrap Up - Thank you & Congrats
8th Grade Night & Football Game vs Cherokee Trail - THURSDAY 9/28/2023
Butter Braids Are Coming!
Homecoming Football Game vs Smoky Hill - Friday 10/6/2023
Band Auction (Donations Needed) & Important Dates - 10/10/23
Monarch Marching Festival- Saturday 10/14/2023
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee - New Slots Open
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete

Legacy Festival Wrap Up

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped at the Legacy Festival. You are appreciated! BPA President Jessica Carmer reports “People really showed up in all areas.” Also congratulations to the Marching Band who made it to finals and placed 12th. We are proud of you!

8th Grade Night & Football versus Cherokee Trail - Thursday September 28, 2023

Practice starts as usual at 4PM at GV Park for marching band members. The eight graders will join the band there. Everyone will come back to the CCHS Innovation Center for dinner at 5:30PM. After dinner, the band will get ready for the game.

When: September 28th at 5:00 - 5:30P M.
Where: IC Innovation Center (cafe)

Annual 8th grade Chili/recruitment night is September 28th. It is an opportunity for 8th grade students from Campus & West to come, sit among the marching band members, enjoy the band experience, share a meal and hopefully recruit them for the band for the following year. In order to make this event a success, We NEED your help to provide food and assistance. Please see the sign-up genius link below to assist us.

Unfortunately, this is not one of our many family events. This event is only for current band members and prospective band members. Any questions, please contact Kimarie Mikleton: 303.907.9577 or mikleton20@msn.com.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

We also need your help with volunteering for this game (and future games)! There still are many opportunities available to help out! See the section below to sign up to help with pit, plumes, seat covers, water or selling gear.

Butter Braids are coming!

Selling Butter Braids raises funds that go directly into your student’s account to help fund marching band expenses. This year we will be selling Butter Braids and Gluten-Free cookie dough! For every product sold, 40% of the sale goes to your student’s account. Please be on the lookout for your students and order forms the 1st week of October! Questions? Email Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com.

Homecoming Football versus Smoky Hill - Friday, October, 6 2023

Call time is at 6PM for the 7PM game. Students should eat dinner beforehand.

Senior band students and their parents will meet at 6:00 PM (which is 1 hour before call time) for the Homecoming Game to take photos together. Photos are usually taken outside the band room door on the south side of the building. Students should be ready to go in their band uniform.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

We also need your help with volunteering for this game (and future games)! There still are many opportunities available to help out! See the section below to sign up to help with pit, plumes, seat covers, water or selling gear.

Band Auction and Concert Important Dates - October 10, 2023

The band auction is approaching and help is needed with donations. Please see the website for info about:

Auction Donations
Wine Bottle Grab
Happenings
Section Baskets - Info for Section Leaders!

Webpage: https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/fundraising/band-auction-concert

Here are some important dates:

Auction website preview: September 29 @ 12 pm MDT
Auction begins: October 3 @ 12 pm MDT
Auction ends: October 10 @ 10 pm MDT

Well, that is it for now but keep an eye out for further auction updates.

Cheers, Vien Perez, 2023 CCHSBPA Auction Chairperson

Questions can be directed to: 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com

Monarch Marching Festival - October 14, 2023

The next marching band competition is Saturday October 14th at Centaurus High School, 10300 S Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026. Spectator info (including tickets, parking prelims, and finals schedules) can be found at their website:

https://www.monarchbands.org/monarch-marching-festival

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

9am-12:30pm Practice at Stutler Bowl
1:00-3:00pm Eat lunch at Fine Arts (provided by BPA)
3:30pm Inspection
3:45pm Depart for Centaurus High School (10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026)
4:30pm Arrive and unload
5:00pm Body Warm-up
5:35pm Music Warm-up
6:30pm Performance Time!
7:00-8:00pm Watch remaining bands perform
8:15pm Awards Ceremony
8:45pm Return to CCHS

Bring food and/or money for concessions if you want snacks after the performance. Parents should pick students up at CCHS Fine Arts at approximately 9:00pm.

NOTE TO PARENTS ABOUT SPECTATOR PARKING: Parking is limited to ONLY handicapped parking in the area of the stadium and parents and staff should plan on arriving with enough time before performances to walk from the parking available within ½ mile of the stadium at marked businesses and at Angevine Middle School or the Community Medical Center just .8 miles east of the stadium on South Boulder Road.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EA9AC2EA75-8thgrade#/

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, (4) Water Committee and (5) Selling Gear. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.
Sign up here for selling gear: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a8ac2aa57-pregame#/

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

NEW Selling Gear: Come early to the home football games (and to Back to School Night) and help sell Creek gear; shirts, shorts, jackets and the football program. The band will get 30% back on everything we sell so grab a friend and come early to the home games. You will be finished in time to watch your student perform on the field! Thank you! Any questions, reach out to Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com or 214.783.9819.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee

(September 27th) Some slots for baking sign-ups have opened up! Use the sign up below to make or buy treats for competitions.

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-22 | CCHS BPA Update | 8th Grade Night Needs Your Help!

Hello Band Families,

We need your help to make 8th Grade Recruitment night a success. We still need quite a few sign-ups for chili, fixin’s and mac-n-cheese. Your help will be greatly appreciated! Use the sign-up genius below to make a food donation.

8th Grade Night & Football versus Cherokee Trail - Thursday September 28, 2023

Practice starts as usual at 4PM at GV Park for marching band members. The eight graders will join the band there. Everyone will come back to the CCHS Innovation Center for dinner at 5:30PM. After dinner, the band will get ready for the game.

When: September 28th at 5:00 - 5:30PM.
Where: IC Innovation Center (cafe)

Annual 8th grade Chili/recruitment night is September 28th. It is an opportunity for 8th grade students from Campus & West to come, sit among the marching band members, enjoy the band experience, share a meal and hopefully recruit them for the band for the following year. In order to make this event a success, We NEED your help to provide food and assistance. Please see the sign-up genius link below to assist us.

Unfortunately, this is not one of our many family events. This event is only for current band members and prospective band members. Any questions, please contact Kimarie Mikleton: 303.907.9577 or mikleton20@msn.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-20 | CCHS BPA Update | Legacy Festival & 8th Grade Night & Volunteering

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Legacy Marching Festival - Sensational Saxes on Food! - 9/23/2023
8th Grade Night & Football Game vs Cherokee Trail - THURSDAY 9/28/2023
Band Auction (Donations Needed) - 10/10/23
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete

Legacy Marching Festival - September 23, 2023

The Legacy Marching Festival is this Saturday, September 23, 2023. See yesterday’s email blast for important information. Did you know you can always find previous email blasts on our website archive? See here: CCHS Marching Band - Email Archive (cherrycreekbpa.org)

*NEW* From the Food Committee: We are super stoked for feeding these awesome kiddos! Typically a sign up genius goes to one or more sections as to be fair for serving and food needs. We are serving quesadillas with the help of the sensational saxes. There is always a gf and non meat option at each meal. Feel free to sign-up if you can, all are welcome.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E0A4AA9A728A46-44338415-legacy

8th Grade Night & Football versus Cherokee Trail - Thursday September 28, 2023

Practice starts as usual at 4PM at GV Park for marching band members. The eight graders will join the band there. Everyone will come back to the CCHS Innovation Center for dinner at 5:30PM. After dinner, the band will get ready for the game.

When: September 28th at 5:00 - 5:30PM.
Where: IC Innovation Center (cafe)

Annual 8th grade Chili/recruitment night is September 28th. It is an opportunity for 8th grade students from Campus & West to come, sit among the marching band members, enjoy the band experience, share a meal and hopefully recruit them for the band for the following year. In order to make this event a success, We NEED your help to provide food and assistance. Please see the sign-up genius link below to assist us.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EA9AC2EA75-8thgrade#/

Unfortunately, this is not one of our many family events. This event is only for current band members and prospective band members. Any questions, please contact Kimarie Mikleton: 303.907.9577 or mikleton20@msn.com.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

We also need your help with volunteering for this game (and future games)! There still are many opportunities available to help out! See the section below to sign up to help with pit, plumes, seat covers, water or selling gear.

Band Auction and Concert - October 10, 2023

The band auction is approaching and help is needed with donations. Please see the website for info about

Auction Donations
Wine Bottle Grab
Happenings
Section Baskets - Info for Section Leaders!

Webpage: https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/fundraising/band-auction-concert

Questions can be directed to: 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

http://legacybands.org/legacy-marching-festival

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, (4) Water Committee and (5) Selling Gear. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.
Sign up here for selling gear: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a8ac2aa57-pregame#/

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

NEW Selling Gear: Come early to the home football games (and to Back to School Night) and help sell Creek gear; shirts, shorts, jackets and the football program. The band will get 30% back on everything we sell so grab a friend and come early to the home games. You will be finished in time to watch your student perform on the field! Thank you! Any questions, reach out to Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com or 214.783.9819.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-19 | CCHS BPA Update | Everything Legacy Festival

Hello Band Families,

The first competition is this weekend. Here is what’s inside this Legacy Marching Festival update:

Legacy Marching Festival - Saturday 9/23/2023
Key Points for Festival - From the Legacy Marching Band Boosters
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete

Legacy Marching Festival - September 23, 2023

The first marching band competition is approaching on Saturday 23, 2023 at Adams 12 Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80229. Spectator info (including tickets, parking prelims, and finals schedules) can be found at their website:

Your band member should eat breakfast before coming to CCHS in the morning and should also bring lunch. Only dinner will be provided. Everyone needs to wear this year’s band shirt under the uniform.

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

8:30 am Practice at GV
10:15 am Back to Fine Arts to eat early lunch and change into uniform
11:00 am Inspection
11:15 am Depart for Adams 5-Star Stadium (9351 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229)
12:40 pm Body Warm-up Time
1:00 pm Pit Warm-up Time
1:15 pm Music Warm-up Time
2:00 pm Prelims Performance Time
2:30 pm Change out of uniform
3:00 pm-4:15 pm Watch other bands perform
4:30 pm Retreat/awards (Drum Majors Only)
4:45 pm Return to Busses to eat dinner (provided) or change back into uniform depending on our finals performance time. If we place in the top 12 we will perform at Finals. If not, we’ll return to CCHS after dinner.
5:30 pm Finals begin!! Our performance time depends on our Prelims placement.
9:15 pm Retreat/Awards (Drum Majors Only)
9:30 pm Return to CCHS

Key Points for Festival - From the Legacy Marching Band Boosters

Here are some key points for your members:

Advance purchase tickets are available online via GoFan at: https://gofan.co/event/708084?schoolId=CO68954_1 Advance purchase will allow you to bypass the ticket window as there will be a separate table to redeem your on-line purchase for an admission wristband. Advance purchased tickets are non-refundable.
There are numerous parking lots for the equipment trucks and buses. Your band has been assigned to specific lots on the east side of Washington Street, close to the stadium. Those assignments for buses and trucks are on the website and have been conveyed to your Director.
All spectator parking is on the WEST side of Washington Street. Signs will direct you to the numerous parking lots. Note the GoogleMaps directions will take you to the back (east) side of the stadium off 95th street, THIS IS NOT CORRECT and you will be forced to turn around and to back down Washington to the spectator lots. I apologize for this mis-information but we've been unable to get it corrected so far. Refer to the Overview Map on the website for spectator parking locations.
Note some of these lots are some distance away from the stadium and ALL will require you to take the overpass over busy Washington Street, so please tell your parents to allow 30-45 minutes to get from parking to being seated in the stadium. We don't want them to miss their student's performance.
As in the past we will have spiritwear available for sale, including Festival t-shirts, "fun" t-shirts and Festival patches. Details are on the website.
We will also have concessions available. The menu is on the website. NOTE Concessions will be accepting CASH ONLY, and there is NO ATM onsite, although there are ATM's up at Thornton Parkway and Washington, but that's ½ mile away! Please tell your students to bring cash if they plan to visit our concession booth.
As in the past, there will be a designated Food Lot (Lot E, which is off 95th street). Refer to the Overview Map. Due to the limited space that must be shared by all bands, we ask your adherence to the following:
- ONLY 2 vehicles per band will be allowed into the Food Lot, there is not room otherwise. If a vehicle needs to drop off supplies, they will be required to leave and park elsewhere after drop-off.
- Only vehicles will be allowed on asphalt surfaces. All canopies, tarps, and food lines must be set on on grass areas around Thornton Middle School. If the ground is wet, please plan to bring tarps for your students to sit on.
- Trash receptacles will be provided but we ask you be as trash-conscious as possible.
- Food trucks will NOT be allowed into the bus or equipment truck lots, as we have similar space constraints in those lots.
This is a CBA Sanctioned Event, as such each band will be limited to 25 non-staff, non-students onto the stadium field. Anyone accompanying the band onto the field (pushing pit, chaperones, etc) is required to be wearing a Field Pass wristband. These wristbands are provided to your Director and are specific to Prelims or Finals. Per CBA rules, you will not be allowed into the stadium field without a Field Pass wristband. Anyone entering the field to assist the band must remain on the field-level benches. Entry into the stands is not allowed.
We will again provide a water table as the students move from Body Warmup to Music Warmup. However we will be limiting the water to one cup per student. We cannot be refilling water bottles as we are not equipped to do that and it impacts the overall flow of the students. Primary responsibility for watering your students is your band's and chaperones' responsibilities. Please plan accordingly, especially if weather is warm.
Likewise, please plan accordingly for your water needs. If you do need to refill a water jug, there is a spigot on the south side of the pressbox at the top of the stadium stairs. Bands will NOT be allowed to enter the Concessions stand to refill water jugs, nor are bands to use the ice in our Concessions booth, as this impedes our Concessions workers and their ability to serve their customers.
This year there will be a 1st aid station for light first aid needs. It will be located directly south of te Concessions and restrooms. It will be staffed by CTE students with basic 1st aid knowledge. If anything more serious occurs, please call 911 , then find the closest Legacy volunteer with a radio to let me know of the situation and location.
There will be numerous Legacy volunteers around the venue who will gladly assist you with directions or other questions. Look for them in blue Legacy shirts with Legacy Band lanyards.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for Remind notifications this season via this link.

http://legacybands.org/legacy-marching-festival/#1570726030646-24735388-2cb8

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-13 | CCHS BPA Update | Legacy Festival & 8th Grade Night

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Spirit Wear - Ready this Week!!
Legacy Marching Festival - 9/23/2023
8th Grade Night & Football Game vs Cherokee Trail - THURSDAY 9/28/2023
Band Auction (Donations Needed) - 10/10/23
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete

Spirit Wear - Ready this Week!

Spirit wear will be ready for pick up starting on Thursday 9/14 in the band room. Beginning on Thursday, orders will be in the band room (organized alphabetically) for your student to pick up and take home with them. There is a small delay on embroidered items, so If your order involves embroidery then your student will need to pick up a second bag beginning Monday (9/18). Any questions about delivery of spirit wear can be sent to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Legacy Marching Festival - September 23, 2023

The first marching band competition is approaching on Saturday 23, 2023 at Adams 12 Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80229. Spectator info (including tickets, parking prelims, and finals schedules) can be found at their website:

Your band member should eat breakfast before coming to CCHS in the morning and should also bring lunch. Only dinner will be provided. Everyone needs to wear this year’s band shirt under the uniform.

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

8:30 am Practice at GV
10:15 am Back to Fine Arts to eat early lunch and change into uniform
11:00 am Inspection
11:15 am Depart for Adams 5-Star Stadium (9351 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229)
12:40 pm Body Warm-up Time
1:00 pm Pit Warm-up Time
1:15 pm Music Warm-up Time
2:00 pm Prelims Performance Time
2:30 pm Change out of uniform
3:00 pm-4:15 pm Watch other bands perform
4:30 pm Retreat/awards (Drum Majors Only)
4:45 pm Return to Busses to eat dinner (provided) or change back into uniform depending on our finals performance time.
If we place in the top 12 we will perform at Finals. If not, we’ll return to CCHS after dinner.
5:30 pm Finals begin!! Our performance time depends on our Prelims placement.
9:15 pm Retreat/Awards (Drum Majors Only)
9:30 pm Return to CCHS

8th Grade Night & Football versus Cherokee Trail - T September 28, 2023

Practice starts as usual at 4PM at GV Park for marching band members. The eight graders will join the band there. Everyone will come back to the CCHS Innovation Center for dinner at 5:30PM. After dinner, the band will get ready for the game.

When: September 28th at 5:00 - 5:30PM.
Where: IC Innovation Center (cafe)

Annual 8th grade Chili/recruitment night is September 28th. It is an opportunity for 8th grade students from Campus & West to come, sit among the marching band members, enjoy the band experience, share a meal and hopefully recruit them for the band for the following year. In order to make this event a success, We NEED your help to provide food and assistance. Please see the sign-up genius link below to assist us.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EA9AC2EA75-8thgrade#/

Unfortunately, this is not one of our many family events. This event is only for current band members and prospective band members. Any questions, please contact Kimarie Mikleton: 303.907.9577 or mikleton20@msn.com.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

We also need your help with volunteering for this game (and future games)! There still are many opportunities available to help out! See the section below to sign up to help with pit, plumes, seat covers, water or selling gear.

Band Auction and Concert - October 10, 2023

The band auction is approaching and help is needed with donations. Please see the website for info about

Auction Donations
Wine Bottle Grab
Happenings
Section Baskets - Info for Section Leaders!

Webpage: https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/fundraising/band-auction-concert

Questions can be directed to: 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

http://legacybands.org/legacy-marching-festival/#1570726030646-24735388-2cb8

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, (4) Water Committee and (5) Selling Gear. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.
Sign up here for selling gear: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a8ac2aa57-pregame#/

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

NEW Selling Gear: Come early to the home football games (and to Back to School Night) and help sell Creek gear; shirts, shorts, jackets and the football program. The band will get 30% back on everything we sell so grab a friend and come early to the home games. You will be finished in time to watch your student perform on the field! Thank you! Any questions, reach out to Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com or 214.783.9819.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167.

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-06 | CCHS BPA Update | Back to School Night Thank You & Legacy Festival

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Back to School Night - Thank You!
Legacy Marching Festival - 9/23/2023
Band Auction (Donations Needed) - 10/10/23
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete

Back to School Night - Thank You!

A big thank you to all those who helped out and supported the band at back to school night either by flipping, selling, or purchasing a burger. Kudos to you. The band raised $1891 in net proceeds at Back to School Night.

Legacy Marching Festival - September 23, 2023

The first marching band competition is approaching on Saturday 23, 2023 at Adams 12 Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80229. Spectator info (including tickets, parking prelims, and finals schedules) can be found at their website:

Your band member should eat breakfast before coming to CCHS in the morning and should also bring lunch. Only dinner will be provided. Everyone needs to wear this year’s band shirt under the uniform.

Here is a detailed schedule from Mr. Libby:

8:30 am Practice at GV
10:15 am Back to Fine Arts to eat early lunch and change into uniform
11:00 am Inspection
11:15 am Depart for Adams 5-Star Stadium (9351 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229)
12:40 pm Body Warm-up Time
1:00 pm Pit Warm-up Time
1:15 pm Music Warm-up Time
2:00 pm Prelims Performance Time
2:30 pm Change out of uniform
3:00 pm-4:15 pm Watch other bands perform
4:30 pm Retreat/awards (Drum Majors Only)
4:45 pm Return to Busses to eat dinner (provided) or change back into uniform depending on our finals performance time.
If we place in the top 12 we will perform at Finals. If not, we’ll return to CCHS after dinner.
5:30 pm Finals begin!! Our performance time depends on our Prelims placement.
9:15 pm Retreat/Awards (Drum Majors Only)
9:30 pm Return to CCHS

Band Auction and Concert - October 10, 2023

The band auction is approaching and help is needed with donations. Please see the website for info about

Auction Donations
Wine Bottle Grab
Happenings
Section Baskets - Info for Section Leaders!

Webpage: https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/fundraising/band-auction-concert

Questions can be directed to: cchsbpa2023@gmail.com

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/fundraising/band-auction-concert

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, (4) Water Committee and (5) Selling Gear. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.
Sign up here for selling gear: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a8ac2aa57-pregame#/

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

NEW Selling Gear: Come early to the home football games (and to Back to School Night) and help sell Creek gear; shirts, shorts, jackets and the football program. The band will get 30% back on everything we sell so grab a friend and come early to the home games. You will be finished in time to watch your student perform on the field! Thank you! Any questions, reach out to Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com or 214.783.9819.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-09-01 | CCHS BPA Update | Band Auction - Donations Needed

Hello Band Families,

The band auction is fast approaching (October 10th) and your help is needed with donations! Read on to learn about

Auction Donations
Wine Bottle Grab
Happenings
Section Baskets - Info for Section Leaders!

You can also see the webpage for all things auction:

Auction Donations - Items Needed!

Auction donations are needed! No item is too small or too big. Not sure what to donate? Everyone can contribute something and here are some ideas.

Have a business? Donate a product or service your business provides and have your name/business seen by over 500 people on our website.

Don’t own a business? No worries! Donate something you love.

LOVE COOKING, DONATE a cooking lesson, a dinner party, or a baked good
LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY, DONATE a picture
LOVE CHILDREN, DONATE babysitting services or a trip to the zoo
LOVE THE OUTDOORS, DONATE landscaping or mowing service
LOVE ANIMALS, DONATE dog walking
LOVE A HOBBY, DONATE something you make
LOVE QUILTING, DONATE a blanket
LOVE SEWING, DONATE something to wear
LOVE WINE or HOMEBREWING, DONATE a bottle of wine or a tasting party
LOVE KNITTING, DONATE a scarf

Don’t own a hobby? No worries! Donate something you would enjoy!

TICKETS to a sporting event, show, movie, or concert
Weekend at your CABIN or VACATION HOME
Guided HIKE or SKI day
Host a get-together or themed party (aka Happening)

If you are interested in donating or helping out on this year’s CCHS Band Auction, please contact Vien Perez, CCHS Band Auction Chairperson. Call/text: 303.901.5444 or email: 2023cchsbpaauction@gmail.com.

Wine Bottle Grab - Donations Needed

Thinking about trying a new wine, but too nervous you’ll get a dud? Now there is an easy way, and it helps the Cherry Creek Bands Program via an auction donation.

It’s a Wine Win Win!!! And it's easy!!

Donate a bottle of your favorite wine, be sure to include a note about why it’s special to you
We will even add several cellar-worthy bottles
At the auction, bid on a mystery wine bag. If you are the winning bidder, take it home and enjoy!!!

If you are interested in donating to the CCHS Band Auction, please contact Mélisande Holohan, CCHS Band Auction Committee Member by email: mholohan@gmail.com.

Happenings - Donations Needed

Happenings are back by popular demand! How do you get started?

Pick A Theme Or Idea
Decide When And Where To Host The Party
Figure Out The Details
Decide How Many People You Can Host
Decide How Much Is An Appropriate Charge
Donate Your Happening With A Description Of The Event To The Auction

How do people buy a happening? At the auction people buy a "ticket" to attend the event for the price you set until tickets sell out at the number of people you set.

Then what? Host the event and have a great time! Meet new people and enjoy the event! The band benefits from the proceeds made from the tickets sold for your happening. For example, if you have a happening for 10 people and tickets sold for $20 each then you had a great time and made $200 for the band!

What are some ideas that have been successful in the past?

Pizza And Jam Session For Band Members
Host A Watch Party For Avalanche/Broncos/Nuggets (Watch The Game On TV)
Dinner Party
Wine And Cheese Party
Game Night And S’mores
Dart Warz Party
Mexican Fiesta And Margarita Night
The ideas are endless! Be bold and create a happening.

Interested/Questions: Contact Kimarie Mikleton By Phone/Text 303.907.9577 or email mikleton20@msn.com

Section Baskets - Info for Section Leaders!

The Auction Committee relies on Section leaders to help put their section basket together to gather and provide each section’s “basket” for the auction.

What’s the process?

Reach out to your team and pick a theme.
Send your choice to clscheerer@gmail.com or 303.949.2530 (call/text Cara Scheerer) to ensure that the theme is available (first come first taken) and receive confirmation.
Decide upon the total amount for your section (each member contributing).
Purchase and collect items for your theme & give the total amount upon delivery of items.
All items need to be in a nice receptacle for the items: basket, decorative box, or something that makes your items “pleasing to the eye”.
Arrange for the “basket” to be delivered or picked up – contact clscheerer@gmail.com or 303.949.2530 (call/text).
Your section “basket” Must be delivered or ready for pick up by October 4th

What are some possible theme ideas? Pick one or pick your own (remember to contact Cara to verify availability)

Get Active - sports of any or multiple kinds or just workout items - warmers, water bottles, chairs, any items that would be used in a sport or watching a sport
Great Outdoors - camping or any outdoor items
Theater night – movies, popcorn, or some way to share/give streaming/ movie tickets (theaters are open)
Snack Time – chips, crackers, and so forth
Sweet Tooth - do I need to say more
Warm and Cozy - blankets, socks, coco, candles
Dinner Out - gift certificates, babysitter, wine glasses
Fido and Fluffy - pet ideas
College Ready - room set-up, kitchen items, bath items, hot pot, laundry basket
Caffeine is me - coffee, tea, mugs, gift certificates
Cool and calm - beauty items, spa items, pleasure reading
In a green box – gardening tools, plants, gardening book - maybe just "green" energy
In the Kitchen - cooking items - baking items, cooking class
Mystery Box - place various items in a box no one gets to see - like a total blind item bid
Connect It - art like items, duct tape (because it fixes everything), ribbons, fun paper, paint and brushes, design pens or colored pencils
Spice It up - spices, BBQ, seasonings, sauces, mustards
Win or Lose – sports items
Decorate & Prepare – Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Mardi Gras-specific day themes with items to match

For any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cara Scheerer at clscheerer@gmail.com or 303.949.2530. ·

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-29 | CCHS BPA Update | Thursday Football, Spirit Night, and Volunteering

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Performance T-Shirts/Spirit Wear - Issue with the Iron On Text
Football Game vs Legacy Lightning - 8/31/2023 (Thursday Night & Spirit Night)
Remind App - Sign up for Notifications
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete
Legacy Marching Festival - 9/23/2023

Performance T-Shirts/Spirit Wear - Issue with the Iron On Text

Some of the performance t-shirt's texts are bubbling at the bottom of the t-shirt. If your student's t-shirt has this issue, you can send it to Doug Heacox for repair or you can try to remedy this issue yourself. To fix this issue yourself, you can place parchment paper over the problem text area and use an iron over the parchment paper to smooth it out. Applying some pressure is also needed. DO NOT ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH INK WITH HOT IRON. Slowly peel back the parchment paper after ironing. Doug will be at practice on Wednesday afternoon (August 28th) to fix any shirts that need repair, so have your student bring their shirt in if you don't want to fix it yourself. Please email your questions to dheacox11@msn.com. The bubbling will not be an issue with the items purchased through the Online Sales. Spirit Wear items purchased during the online sale should be available mid-September and will be delivered to students during the school day in the band room.

Football Game versus Legacy Lightning - THURSDAY August 31, 2023

This is a Thursday night game and is the new Spirit Night (canceled last week due to the rain). Call time for the game will be 5:00 pm. Students will need to plan accordingly for dinner, as it is not provided for Football Games. As this is CCHS Spirit Night, the Band, Cheers, and Poms will perform at 6:25 pm before the 7 pm game in the pool courtyard.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

We also need your help with volunteering for this game (and future games)! There still are many opportunities available to help out! See the next section to sign up to help with pit, plumes, seat covers, water or selling gear.

Remind App - Sign Up for Notifications

This season we will be using the Remind App (see https://www.remind.com/) for any last minute communications about marching band info for Football Games and Competitions. You can sign up to receive notifications via text or app. We encourage band families, and especially band volunteers, to sign up for remind notifications this season via this link.

http://legacybands.org/legacy-marching-festival/#1570726030646-24735388-2cb8

Any questions can be directed to BPA President Jessica Carmer at jcarmer4475@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, (4) Water Committee and (5) Selling Gear. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.
Sign up here for selling gear: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a8ac2aa57-pregame#/

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

NEW Selling Gear: Come early to the home football games (and to Back to School Night) and help sell Creek gear; shirts, shorts, jackets and the football program. The band will get 30% back on everything we sell so grab a friend and come early to the home games. You will be finished in time to watch your student perform on the field! Thank you! Any questions, reach out to Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com or 214.783.9819.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Legacy Marching Festival - September 23, 2023

The first marching band competition is approaching on Saturday 23, 2023. The schedule for the festival has not been posted yet, but families should plan for a morning rehearsal at Creek and the event will end around 10PM if the band makes finals. More details will be forthcoming you see general info about the festival here:

Location: Adams 12 Five Star Stadium, 9351 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80229

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-28 | CCHS BPA Update | Issue with T-Shirts

2023-08-29 | CCHS BPA Update | Issue with T-Shirts

Hello Band Families,

Some of the performance t-shirt's texts are bubbling at the bottom of the t-shirt. If your student's t-shirt has this issue, you can send it to Doug Heacox for repair or you can try to remedy this issue yourself. To fix this issue yourself, you can place parchment paper over the problem text area and use an iron over the parchment paper to smooth it out. Applying some pressure is also needed. DO NOT ACCIDENTALLY TOUCH INK WITH HOT IRON. Slowly peel back the parchment paper after ironing. Doug will be at practice on Wednesday afternoon (August 28th) to fix any shirts that need repair, so have your student bring their shirt in if you don't want to fix it yourself. Please email your questions to dheacox11@msn.com. The bubbling will not be an issue with the items purchased through the Online Sales. Spirit Wear items purchased during the online sale should be available mid-September and will be delivered to students during the school day in the band room.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-23 | CCHS BPA Update | Back to School Night and First Football game

2023-08-23 | CCHS BPA Update | Back to School Night and First Football Game.

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Back to School Night - 8/24/2023
Football Game versus Ralston Valley - 8/25/2023
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions
Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete
Football Game versus Legacy Lightning - 8/31/2023 (Thursday Night)

Back to School Night - August 24, 2023

On Thursday, August 24th, Cherry Creek High School Back to School Night, the CCHS Marching band will be providing a delicious dinner option for CCHS staff, parents & students beginning at 5:00PM in the Quad.

Enjoy an on-site grilled hamburger or hot dog (vegetarian option available) with chips & bottled water or soda for $8 if prepaid here on Cheddar Up before 12PM, Wednesday August 23th.

https://2023back-to-school-night-dinner-copy.cheddarup.com

Day of meals can be purchased for $10 cash or check. A la carte items will be available for purchase as well. Please note, change for large bills may be limited.

Extra hands are always welcome to help distribute food at Back to School Night. If you'd rather not walk from east to west and meet the awesome teachers, you are always welcome to help distribute the food or just come on up and say i!

Football Game versus Ralston Valley - August 25, 2023

Call time for the game on Friday will be 5:00 pm. Students will need to plan accordingly for dinner, as it is not provided for Football Games. As this is CCHS Spirit Night, the Band, Cheers, and Poms will perform at 6:25 pm before the 7 pm game in the pool courtyard.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

We also need your help with volunteering for this game (and future games)! There still are many opportunities available to help out! See the next section to sign up to help with pit, plumes, seat covers, water or selling gear.

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, (4) Water Committee and (5) Selling Gear. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.
Sign up here for selling gear: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f49a8ac2aa57-pregame#/

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

NEW Selling Gear: Come early to the home football games (and to Back to School Night) and help sell Creek gear; shirts, shorts, jackets and the football program. The band will get 30% back on everything we sell so grab a friend and come early to the home games. You will be finished in time to watch your student perform on the field! Thank you! Any questions, reach out to Emily Rissmiller at emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com or 214.783.9819.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Volunteer Opportunities - Baking Committee

Do you love to bake? We need your support in baking cookies, brownies, bars and treats for the students at Competitions. Sign up for one or all of them. These do NOT need to be homemade. We're also looking for gluten free and nut free options as well. Thank you. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-baking. Have questions? Reach out to Cheryl Kutzer at: ckutzer3@gmail.com or 303.949.5167

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Football Game versus Legacy Lightning - August 31, 2023

This is a Thursday night game. Call time for Thursday will be 6:15 pm. The students will need to plan accordingly for dinner, as it is not provided for Football Games.We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-18 | CCHS BPA Update | Western Welcome Week and Spirit Wear

Hello Band Families,

As we head into the weekend here are a few final reminders about the Western Welcome Week Parade and ordering Spirit Wear. The store closes Sunday!

District Medical Form for Field Trips - Due 8/18/2023
Western Welcome Week Parade - 8/19/2023
Drillmaster Shoes Update - Payment, Pick Up, and Socks
Spirit Store Open - Closes on Sunday, 8/20/2023

District Medical From for Field Trips - Due Friday August 18, 2023

All parents/guardians are required to complete the District Medical Authorization Form https://forms.gle/5YCoMimq8h4tdvM2A for any students that participate in field trips for CCHS throughout the year. Please complete this form by Friday, August 18, 2023.

Western Welcome Week Parade - 8/19/2023

Details about events and competitions can also be found on our website: https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/competition-details/2023-competition-details

Schedule

CALL TIME: 7:30am (Be in the band room with uniform and instrument at 7:30am).
8:20am Uniform Inspection and load buses.
8:30am Buses depart for Downtown Littleton.
9:00am Warm-up and basics in Gallup Park (beginning of parade).
10:00am Parade starts.
12:30pm Parade should be over. Congratulations!
1:00pm Get Water, Load Buses and return to CCHS.

Parade Info and Map

The parade route goes down Littleton Blvd. (from Gallup st.) and ends at Arapahoe Community College. We recommend parents park at ACC and walk to Main St./Littleton Blvd. and find a good spot to watch.
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/grand-parade/parade-map/

Drillmasters Band Shoes Update — Pick Up, Payment and Socks

Drillmasters Band shoes have arrived and have been placed in your student’s uniform bag. If you have not paid for your shoes please do so asap. Thank you!

Payment: All instrumentalists were fitted for the new Drillmasters band shoe during band camps and the cost to the student is $39.00 per pair. Payment will be collected through the Cherry Creek RevTrak system. Please use this link to pay for your student’s band shoes.

https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/cch-marching-band#/v/cch-marching-band-shoes

Socks: As a reminder to all band families, your student will need a pair (or two!) of PLAIN black crew length socks to wear with the uniform. Here is a great example of what they need: https://a.co/d/5VPBabg.

Spirit Wear Store is OPEN - Closes on Sunday, August 20, 2023

The Spirit Wear Store is open and the band receives a portion of the proceeds. This is a great way to support the band and parents have the opportunity to go online and order additional marching band and Cherry Creek apparel. It is suggested that you order a second or backup marching band short sleeve t-shirt for their student(s) since they must wear this underneath their uniform. The second shirt can be the tie-dye option. After the store closes, items will be delivered to your student in approximately 4 weeks in the band room during school.

The Online Marching Band Spirit Wear Store is open from August 9th through August 20th and the link to order additional apparel is https://chaganpromos.com/shop/. Questions about spirit wear can be directed to Doug Heacox at dheacox11@msn.com.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-16 | CCHS BPA Update | Welcome Week and More

2Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

District Medical Form for Field Trips - Due 8/18/2023
Changes to CCHS BPA Board
Western Welcome Week Parade - 8/19/2023
Drillmaster Shoes Update - Payment, Pick Up, and Socks
Band Snack Bins - Thank You!
Spirit Store Open - Closes on Sunday, 8/20/2023
Back to School Night - 8/24/2023
Football Game versus Ralston Valley - 8/25/2023
Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Form - All volunteers must complete
Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games
Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

District Medical From for Field Trips - Due Friday August 18, 2023

All parents/guardians are required to complete the District Medical Authorization Form https://forms.gle/5YCoMimq8h4tdvM2A for any students that participate in field trips for CCHS throughout the year. Please complete this form by Friday, August 18, 2023.

Changes to CCHS BPA Board - Treasurer and 2nd Vice President

We are writing to let you know of some recent changes to the CCHS BPA board. Angie Brown will be serving as Treasurer and Cheryl Kutzer will be serving as Second Vice President for the remainder of the season. We would like to thank Natalie Dube for all of her hard work over the past several years as Treasurer and Board Member.

With this transition there is a new treasurer email: cchsbpa.treasurer@aol.com. If you are in need of financial assistance and have previously submitted a request we would kindly ask that you resubmit your request to the new treasurer Angie Brown at cchsbpa.treasurer@aol.com. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have further questions or concerns regarding this transition please reach out CCHS BPA President Jessica Carmer or any member of the Executive Board.

Western Welcome Week Parade - 8/19/2023

Details about events and competitions can also be found on our website: https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/competition-details/2023-competition-details

Schedule

CALL TIME: 7:30am (Be in the band room with uniform and instrument at 7:30am).
8:20am Uniform Inspection and load buses.
8:30am Buses depart for Downtown Littleton.
9:00am Warm-up and basics in Gallup Park (beginning of parade).
10:00am Parade starts.
12:30pm Parade should be over. Congratulations!
1:00pm Get Water, Load Buses and return to CCHS.

Parade Info and Map

The parade route goes down Littleton Blvd. (from Gallup st.) and ends at Arapahoe Community College. We recommend parents park at ACC and walk to Main St./Littleton Blvd. and find a good spot to watch.
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/grand-parade/parade-map/

Drillmasters Band Shoes Update — Pick Up, Payment and Socks

Drillmasters Band shoes have arrived and have been placed in your student’s uniform bag. If you have not paid for your shoes please do so asap. Thank you!

Payment: All instrumentalists were fitted for the new Drillmasters band shoe during band camps and the cost to the student is $39.00 per pair. Payment will be collected through the Cherry Creek RevTrak system. Please use this link to pay for your student’s band shoes.

https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/cch-marching-band#/v/cch-marching-band-shoes

Socks: As a reminder to all band families, your student will need a pair (or two!) of PLAIN black crew length socks to wear with the uniform. Here is a great example of what they need: https://a.co/d/5VPBabg.

Fill the Band Snack Bins — Thank you!

Our hearts and snack bins are full! Thank you for all of the amazing snack donations! Any questions feel free to reach out to Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com.

Spirit Wear Store is OPEN - Closes on Sunday, August 20, 2023

The Spirit Wear Store is open and the band receives a portion of the proceeds. This is a great way to support the band and parents have the opportunity to go online and order additional marching band and Cherry Creek apparel. It is suggested that you order a second or backup marching band short sleeve t-shirt for their student(s) since they must wear this underneath their uniform. The second shirt can be the tie-dye option. After the store closes, items will be delivered to your student in approximately 4 weeks in the band room during school.

The Online Marching Band Spirit Wear Store is open from August 9th through August 20th and the link to order additional apparel is https://chaganpromos.com/shop/. Questions about spirit wear can be directed to Doug Heacox at dheacox11@msn.com.

Back to School Night - August 24, 2023

On Thursday, August 24th, Cherry Creek High School Back to School Night, the CCHS Marching band will be providing a delicious dinner option for CCHS staff, parents & students beginning at 5:00PM in the Quad..

Enjoy an on-site grilled hamburger or hot dog (vegetarian option available) with chips & bottled water or soda for $8 if prepaid here on Cheddar Up before 12PM, Wednesday August 23th.

https://2023back-to-school-night-dinner-copy.cheddarup.com

Day of meals can be purchased for $10 cash or check. A la carte items will be available for purchase as well. Please note, change for large bills may be limited.

Football Game versus Ralston Valley - August 25, 202397

Call time for the game on Friday will be 5:00 pm. Students will need to plan accordingly for dinner, as it is not provided for Football Games. As this is CCHS Spirit Night, the Band, Cheers, and Poms will perform at 6:20 pm before the 7 pm game in the pool courtyard.

We suggest everyone buys their tickets for the football game online at the link below to save time as lines can be long.

https://gofan.co/app/events/655496?schoolId=CO27269

Cherry Creek School District Volunteer Application - Due ASAP

Are you planning to volunteer with the Marching Band this year in any capacity? Then you need to complete a quick online form for the Cherry Creek School District. Information about the policy is here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2343 and you can complete the registration form here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunities - Football Games

For each football game we need parent volunteers to help with (1) Pit Crew, (2) Plumes, (3) Band Seat Covers, and (4) Water Committee. All volunteers will get a pass to enter the game for free. Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here for pit and plumes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry#/ .
Sign up here for seat covers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054fa8ac22a46-reserve#/
Reach out to Jen Gallo (jenflwrcsu@aol.com) directly about the water committee.

Band Seat Covers: Volunteers help reserve space for the band to sit and vinyl seat covers are placed on the bleachers. Joel and Erin Palmer are organizing parents to help with this important task. Volunteers will meet 30 minutes before the game to place the seat covers and help with removing the covers at the end of the game. Sign up to support one or multiple games.

Pit Crew: Help move the pit equipment and ancillaries to support the Band’s halftime show! Parents meet at the pit truck on the southwest end of the field ~30 minutes before the game. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Plumes: Parents are needed to help distribute plumes before half time and collect plumes after half time. Signup to support one or multiple games.

Water Committee: Volunteers provide water to the band following the half-time performance since the kids need to remain together and in uniform throughout the game. Jen and Jim Gallo are organizing volunteers for this parent crew. This committee meets 45 minutes before the start of the game to fill coolers with water and ice and then bring the coolers to the stadium. You will also help distribute water following half time performance. Email Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com to help with this committee.

Volunteer Opportunities - Competitions

We also need your help for competitions. If you help with Pit and Props you will get a wristband that will let you see Creek perform for free! Any questions? Ask Julia Miller at juliakornmiller@yahoo.com.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0445adaf2ba46-cherry1#/ and see descriptions of positions below.

Pit Crew: Help the pit bring their instruments and sound equipment to practice areas and onto the field for performances. Also help Color Guard bring out the props. Handy people with tools are a PLUS but not necessary. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

Plumes: Help hand out the big feathers that go on the students' Shako hats. Hand them out before the performance and collect afterwards. This opportunity is broken up into two time slots (prelims and final performances).

U-Haul Driver: We need an extra truck this year to help carry props and we will be renting a U-Haul truck. This volunteer must be 21 years of age and bring a driver’s license to the rental location. The volunteer will drive truck from rental location, to school for loading, to the competition site, and then back to school.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-09 | CCHS BPA Update | Band Camp Week 2 and More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Car Wash Thank you and Lost and Found
Fill the Band Snack Bins - by 8/11/2023 is preferred
Band Camp Week 2 - 8/7/2023 to 8/11/2023
UPDATE: Band Fees - Due 8/11/2023
Spirit Night Dinner - 8/11/2023 (Purchase Tickets by 8/8 for discount)
Spirit Night Dinner Volunteers Needed - 8/11/2023
Drillmaster Shoes - Payment Info using RevTrak
Uniform Fittings Wrap Up & Socks
Spirit Store Open - Closes on Sunday, August 20, 2023
Western Welcome Week Parade - 8/19/2023

Car Wash Thank You — And Lost & Found

A HUGE thank you to all the students and families who were able to help out with car wash on Saturday. The band raised over $2,800!!! Check out our Facebook Page for some videos and photos. In all the excitement, there were also some items left behind at the event. Are you missing something? We found wash buckets, a stack of white towels, a grey hoodie, an orange washing mitt, and a sponge mop. Lost and found items are in the uniform closet. Please reach out to jcarmer4475@gmail.com if you need to retrieve something.

Fill the Band Snack Bins — By Friday 8/11/2023 is preferred

Every time the kiddos load up onto the buses for events, we have bottles of water and snacks to offer them and we kindly ask band families to contribute to the snack bins. We always need snacks that are allergen free and gluten free too. This year we are asking for:

9th graders to bring something salty,
10th graders to bring something sweet,
11 graders to bring a case of water bottles, and
12 graders to bring whatever you like!

Collection bins will be available during band camp Thursday 8/10 & Friday 8/11 (preferred donation days) in front of the band room and will stay there throughout the marching band season. Thank you for helping to feed our hungry band students! Any questions feel free to reach out to Jen Gallo at jenflwrcsu@aol.com.

Band Camp Week 2 – Aug. 7th through Aug. 11th

4-7 PM Rehearsal at Stutler Bowl (Monday through Friday)

Note: Color Guard and Percussion will have different schedules communicated by their instructors.

Please Bring/Wear the Following:

Instrument & music (in binder with sheet protectors)
Pencil
Athletic clothing, including tennis shoes
Hat
Water bottle
Sunscreen/chapstick

Questions? Contact Mr. LIbby at tlibby@cherrycreekschools.org

2023-2024 Marching Band Fees — Due August 11th (Spirit Night)

UPDATE: Due to some technical difficulties, student statements will be emailed by August 10th at the latest. Also any questions about student fees should be directed to the “new” treasurer email at cchsbpa.treasurer@aol.com. If you had requested a payment plan before today (8/9) please resubmit your request to the cchsbpa.treasurer@aol.com. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cheddar Up payment links open August 10th – August 12th

Paying in Full: https://2023-cchs-marching-band-student-fees.cheddarup.com

Using a Payment Plan: https://2023-cchs-marching-band-payment.cheddarup.com

Parents will receive their Student’s 2023-2024 Marching Band Fee Statements by email Thursday, August 10, 2023, reflecting the 2023-2024 Marching Band Fee, any carryover credits, $100 deposit, discounts from E-Team participation.

Once your statement is received, then payment can be made by no-cost e-Checks or by credit cards at one of the Cheddar Up links given above. Please make your payment online Thursday, August 10th through Friday, August 11th (at 12 noon), prior to Spirit Night Activities. Payments can also be made at the Spirit Night check-out desk from 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

NOTE: If unable to pay the statement balance in full by August 11th, please email the Treasurer at cchsbpa.treasurer@aol.com before August 10th to set a payment plan or request assistance. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate requests received after August 10th.

Spirit Night & Dinner — Friday, Aug. 11th, 2023

5:30 PM: Parade (bus lane from IC to FA) & Performance (near FA Parking Lot)
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Pick Up Student’s Spirit Bag & Check Out
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: View Samples from Online Spirit Store
6:00 PM: Spirit Night Dinner

Join your student and other Marching Band families for the annual Spirit Night Dinner on Friday, Aug. 11th at 6:00 PM. This year we will enjoy a deluxe taco bar with meat and non-meat options and all the fixings, sides, and dessert! Marching Band students eat free! All other family members must purchase a ticket.

Please note:

Prepaid dinner tickets had to be purchased by Midnight on Aug. 8th. We will place family tickets in your oldest student’s spirit bag they receive at check out. $10/ticket when purchased online.
If you purchase your family tickets after the 8th, you will need to pick them up at a separate table near the spirit bag & check-out table. The cost will be $12 per ticket and cash (exact amount) or check made payable to CCHSBPA will be accepted.

Spirit Night Dinner Volunteers Needed — Friday, Aug. 11th, 2023

All band events are super fun as it is a time where the whole family hangs out! Spirit Night Dinner is especially so, as we are all at Creek. As the kiddos practice and get ready to perform for the first time as an amazing group we encourage you to help get dinner ready for them (and us). We will take a break and go to the parade in the bus lane, then hustle back to the West Cafe to have dinner.

Any and all help is welcome! We are in need of prep help, serving, and providing baked goods. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you and Go Band!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0a4aa9a728a46-spirit

Questions about volunteering for Spirit Night Dinner can be directed to Jen Gallo jenflwrcsu@aol.com

Drillmasters Band Shoes — Pay through RevTrak

All instrumentalists will be fitted for Drillmasters band shoes during week 1 of band camp. The cost to the student is $39.00 per pair. Payment will be collected through the Cherry Creek RevTrak system. Please use this link to pay for your student’s band shoes.

https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/cch-marching-band#/v/cch-marching-band-shoes

Uniform Fittings — Wrap Up & Socks

Many thanks to all the Uniform Fitter Volunteers last week! If your student missed uniform fittings, please reach out to Emily Rissmiller - emilyrissmiller00@gmail.com as soon as possible to schedule a time for a uniform fitting.

As a reminder to all band families, your student will need a pair (or two!) of black crew length socks to wear with the uniform. Here is a great example of what they need: https://a.co/d/5VPBabg.

Spirit Wear Store is OPEN - Closes on Sunday, August 20, 2023

The Spirit Wear Store is open and the band receives a portion of the proceeds. This is a great way to support the band. Spirit Wear samples will be available to view at Spirit Night. Parents have the opportunity to go online and order additional marching band and Cherry Creek apparel. It is suggested that they order a second or backup marching band short sleeve t-shirt for their student(s) since they must wear this underneath their uniform. The second shirt can be the tie-dye option. The band fees only cover one short sleeve t-shirt, which will be in the Spirit Bags. After the store closes, items will be delivered to your student in approximately 4 weeks in the band room during school. The Online Marching Band Spirit Wear Store is open from August 9th through August 20th and the link to order additional apparel is https://chaganpromos.com/shop/.

Western Welcome Week Parade - 8/19/2023

Details about events and competitions can also be found on our website: https://www.cherrycreekbpa.org/competition-details/2023-competition-details

Schedule

CALL TIME: 7:30am (Be in the band room with uniform and instrument at 7:30am).
8:20am Uniform Inspection and load buses.
8:30am Buses depart for Downtown Littleton.
9:00am Warm-up and basics in Gallup Park (beginning of parade).
10:00am Parade starts.
12:30pm Parade should be over. Congratulations!
1:00pm Get Water, Load Buses and return to CCHS.

Parade Info and Map

The parade route goes down Littleton Blvd. (from Gallup st.) and ends at Arapahoe Community College. We recommend parents park at ACC and walk to Main St./Littleton Blvd. and find a good spot to watch.
https://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/grand-parade/parade-map/

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-02 | CCHS BPA Update | Band Camp Week 2 and More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

TONIGHT: Parent Meeting at Band Camp - 8/2/2023
THIS SATURDAY: Car Wash FUNdraiser - 8/5/2023
Band Camp Week 2 - 8/7/2023 to 8/11/2023
eTeam Fundraiser - 8/7/2023 (Permission Form Due)
Band Fees - 8/11/2023
Spirit Night Dinner - 8/11/2023 (Purchase Tickets by 8/8 for discount)
Spirit Night Dinner Volunteers Needed - 8/11/2023
Drillmaster Shoes - Payment Info using RevTrak

Parent Meeting at Band Camp — Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, 7:30 - 8:00PM

Join us for the Marching Band Parent Meeting in Fine Arts Theater to learn about the upcoming season from Band Director Tim Libby This will also be an opportunity to meet current CCHS Band Parent Association Band Members and to learn about ways to get involved in the Marching Band for the upcoming season. The meeting will be from 7:30 - 8:00PM and will end at the same time as band camp that evening so you can carpool with your student.

Car Wash FUNdraiser — Saturday, August 5th, 2023, 8AM - 12 NOON

Join us in our 1st ever Band FUNdraiser Car Wash. We need your help!!

Date: Saturday, August 5th
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (Two shifts: 8-10 or 10-12)
Location: Hope United Methodist Church parking lot; corner of Belleview Ave & Dayton Street: 5101 S Dayton St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Suggested Donation: $10

We need car washers, instrument players, hype beasts, and adult supervision. Bring a towel, bucket and sponge and join in the fun!

IMPORTANT: We need all volunteers to bring a towel, bucket, and sponge (multiples if possible). The band will only be providing the soap & water.

Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-band1

Tell your friends and neighbors to come get their car washed by the Band!

Band Camp Week 2 – Aug. 7th through Aug. 11th

4-7 PM Rehearsal at Stutler Bowl (Monday through Friday)

Note: Color Guard and Percussion will have different schedules communicated by their instructors.

Please Bring/Wear the Following:

Instrument & music (in binder with sheet protectors)
Pencil
Athletic clothing, including tennis shoes
Hat
Water bottle
Sunscreen/chapstick

Questions? Contact Mr. LIbby at tlibby@cherrycreekschools.org

eTeam Fundraiser Permission Form — Google Form Due August 7th

Dear Marching Band Families,

On August 8th the Marching Band will be kicking off the annual eTeamSponsor fundraising campaign. Students that participate submit the email addresses of 10 friends or family members (preferably from outside our zip code). eTeam sends out an email on the students’ behalf asking for a tax-deductible donation. Students also have the option of sharing the campaign on social media. When donations are received, eTeam sends a thank you letter on the student’s behalf. Funds raised through this program go to offset the expenses for the marching band such as transportation, meals, uniform maintenance, equipment needs, etc for all students. These funds do not go into student’s individual accounts. For students that participate in this fundraiser the band fee is $575. For students that do NOT participate the band fee is $775.

Using the Google form below, please indicate if your student will be participating in the program. If your student participated in the program in the past, emails will automatically be sent from their previous year’s list, unless they opt out at this time or edit their list during the kick-off on the 8th. We'd appreciate your response by Monday, August 7th.

https://forms.gle/Y7bh6CrLz6GwjdFd6

2023-2024 Marching Band Fees — Due August 11th (Spirit Night)

Cheddar Up payment link open August 9th – August 12th
https://2023-cchs-marching-band-student-fees.cheddarup.com

Parents will receive their Student’s 2023-2024 Marching Band Fee Statements by email Wednesday, August 9, 2023, reflecting the 2023-2024 Marching Band Fee, any carryover credits, $100 deposit, discounts from E-Team participation.

Once your statement is received, then payment can be made by no-cost e-Checks or by credit cards at the Cheddar Up link given above.

Please make your payment online Wednesday, August 9th through Friday, August 11th (at 12 noon), prior to Spirit Night Activities. Payments can also be made at the Spirit Night check-out desk from 4:00 - 5:30PM.

NOTE: If unable to pay the statement balance in full by August 11th, please email the Treasurer at CCHSBPATreasurer2022@gmail.com before August 10th to set a payment plan or request assistance. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate requests received after August 10th.

Spirit Night & Dinner — Friday, Aug. 11th, 2023

5:30 PM: Parade (bus lane from IC to FA) & Performance (near FA Parking Lot)
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Pick Up Student’s Spirit Bag & Check Out
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: View Samples from Online Spirit Store
6:00 PM: Spirit Night Dinner

Join your student and other Marching Band families for the annual Spirit Night Dinner on Friday, Aug. 11th at 6:00 PM! This year we will enjoy a deluxe taco bar with meat and non-meat options and all the fixings, sides, and dessert! Marching Band students eat free! All other family members must purchase a ticket.

https://2023-cchs-marching-band-spirit-night-dinner-copy.cheddarup.com

Please note:

Dinner tickets should be purchased by Midnight on Aug. 8th. We will place family tickets in your student’s spirit bag they receive at check out. $10/ticket when purchased online.
If you purchase your family tickets after the 8th, you will need to pick them up at a separate table near the spirit bag & check-out table.
To purchase your tickets on Aug. 11th.
- $12/ticket
- cash or check made payable to CCHSBPA
  (no change will be available at the event)

Spirit Night Dinner Volunteers Needed — Friday, Aug. 11th, 2023

All band events are super fun as it is a time where the whole family hangs out! Spirit Night Dinner is especially so, as we are all at Creek. As the kiddos practice and get ready to perform for the first time as an amazing group we encourage you to help get dinner ready for them (and us). We will take a break and go to the parade in the bus lane, then hustle back to the West Cafe to have dinner.

Any and all help is welcome! We are in need of prep help, serving, and providing baked goods. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you and Go Band!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0a4aa9a728a46-spirit

Questions about volunteering for Spirit Night Dinner can be directed to Jen GalloJen Gallo jenflwrcsu@aol.com

Drillmasters Band Shoes — Pay through RevTrak

All instrumentalists will be fitted for Drillmasters band shoes during week 1 of band camp. The cost to the student is $39.00 per pair. Payment will be collected through the Cherry Creek RevTrak system. Please use this link to pay for your student’s band shoes.

https://cherrycreek.revtrak.net/cch-marching-band#/v/cch-marching-band-shoes

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-08-02 | CCHS BPA Update | Parent Meeting Reminder

Parent Meeting TONIGHT — Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, 7:30 - 8:00PM

Hello Band Parents:

This is a quick reminder about the meeting tonight for ALL band parents. Join us for the Marching Band Parent Meeting in Fine Arts Theater to learn about the upcoming season from Band Director Tim Libby. This will also be an opportunity to meet current CCHS Band Parent Association Band Members and to learn about ways to get involved in the Marching Band for the upcoming season.

The meeting will be from 7:30 - 8:00PM and will end at the same time as band camp that evening so you can carpool with your student.

We hope to see you there!

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-07-26 | CCHS BPA Update | Band Camp Week 1 and More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

NEW: Band Camp Week 1 - 7/31/2023 to 8/4/2023
NEW: Uniform Fitting BY SECTION - 7/31/2023 to 8/4/2023
NEW: Drillmaster Shoes - Important Changes!
Uniform Fitting Volunteers - 7/31/2023 to 8/4/2023
NEW Parent Meeting at Band Camp - 8/2/2023
NEW: Spirit Night Dinner - 8/11/2023
Parent Social - 7/29/2023
Auction Meeting - 7/31/2023
Student Directory Tributes & Vendor Ads - Deadline Monday 7/31/2023
Car Wash FUNdraiser - 8/5/2023
Volunteer Opportunities - Help Needed

Band Camp Week 1– July 31st through Aug. 4th

Schedule: Meet in Band Room

11:30AM - 1:00PM Uniform Fittings by Section. Students only need to attend uniform fittings on one day (see schedule below).
1:00 - 4:00 PM Music Rehearsal
4:00 - 5:00 PM Dinner break (provide your own dinner daily. If choosing to go off campus, make sure you are not late to visual rehearsal.
5:00 - 8:00+PM Visual Rehearsal
8:15 PM Announcements and Dismissal.

Note: Color Guard and Percussion will have different schedules communicated by their instructors.

Please Bring/Wear the Following:

Instrument & music (in binder with sheet protectors)
Pencil
Athletic clothing, including tennis shoes
Hat
Water bottle
Sunscreen/chapstick
Dinner (money to go off campus or a sack dinner)

Questions? Contact Mr. LIbby at tlibby@cherrycreekschools.org

Uniform Fittings — Monday 7/31/2023 to Friday 8/4/2023 (11:30 - 1PM)

Uniform fittings will occur during Week 1 of Band Camp by Section. Uniform fittings are for 1.5 hours before camp starts from 11:30AM - 1PM in the Fine Arts Lobby. Students should attend uniform fittings according to the schedule below:

7/31 (Monday) Saxophones and Tubas
8/1 (Tuesday) Drumline and percussion
8/2 (Wednesday) Baritone and Trumpet
8/3 (Thursday) Clarinet and Flute and Mellophone
8/4 (Friday) Makeups and Drum Majors

Drillmasters Band Shoes — New this year!

All Instrumentalists (non-guard members) are required to wear specific Marching Band shoes for all full-uniform events and the cost will be $39 to the student. The first full-uniform event is the Western Welcome Week Parade on August 19th. THIS YEAR WE ARE TRANSITIONING TO A DIFFERENT SHOE AND WE WILL NO LONGER BE WEARING “DINKLES”. The new shoes are called Drillmasters and they are more comfortable, durable, and are very similar in cost to the “Dinkles”. ALL instrumentalists will be fitted for sizes at their assigned uniform check in time during the first week of band camp and the order for the new shoes will be placed by the marching band. We will be using the district’s RevTrack system to collect the $39.00 per pair and we will forward payment information as soon as the link becomes available.

Uniform Fitting Volunteers — Monday 7/31/2023 to Friday 8/4/2023 (11:30 - 1PM)

Band students need your help getting fitted for jackets, pants, shakos (hats) and gauntlets for the upcoming season. Volunteer shifts are for 1.5 hours on each day during the first week of band camp (before camp starts at 1PM).

All shifts are 11:30 am - 12:45 pm in the Fine Arts Lobby. Students will be fitted by section so signup when your student will be there to help us!. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-uniform

7/31 (Monday) Saxophones and Tubas
8/1 (Tuesday) Drumline and percussion
8/2 (Wednesday) Baritone and Trumpet
8/3 (Thursday) Clarinet and Flute and Mellophone
8/4 (Friday) Makeups and Drum Majors

We hope to see you there and thanks for helping out!

Parent Meeting at Band Camp — Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, 7:30 - 8:00PM

Join us for the Marching Band Parent Meeting in Fine Arts Theater to learn about the upcoming season from Band Director Tim Libby This will also be an opportunity to meet current CCHS Band Parent Association Band Members and to learn about ways to get involved in the Marching Band for the upcoming season. The meeting will be from 7:30 - 8:00PM and will end at the same time as band camp that evening so you can carpool with your student.

Spirit Night & Dinner — Friday, Aug. 11th, 2023

5:30 PM: Parade (bus lane from IC to FA) & Performance (near FA Parking Lot)
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Pick Up Student’s Spirit Bag & Check Out
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: View Samples from Online Spirit Store
6:00 PM: Spirit Night Dinner

Join your student and other Marching Band families for the annual Spirit Night Dinner on Friday, Aug. 11th at 6:00 PM! This year we will enjoy a deluxe taco bar with meat and non-meat options and all the fixings, sides, and dessert! Marching Band students eat free! All other family members must purchase a ticket.

https://2023-cchs-marching-band-spirit-night-dinner-copy.cheddarup.com

Please note:

Dinner tickets should be purchased by Midnight on Aug. 8th. We will place family tickets in your student’s spirit bag they receive at check out. $10/ticket when purchased online.
If you purchase your family tickets after the 8th, you will need to pick them up at a separate table near the spirit bag & check-out table.
To purchase your tickets on Aug. 11th.
- $12/ticket
- cash or check made payable to CCHSBPA
  (no change will be available at the event)

Parent Social —Saturday, July 29th, 2023 from 6 - 8PM

Join new and returning band parents for a fun potluck summer social! Hear what the band is all about, sign up for volunteer opportunities and mingle with other band parents. This is only for the parents, no students. Hope to see you there!

Address: Rissmiller’s House 5402 S Florence Court Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Cherry Creek Band Auction - Can You Dig It?

The Cherry Creek Band Auction is coming up! We had a great Auction meeting and have many exciting things coming up! And we STILL NEED YOUR help in all areas of auction including marketing, solicitations, ideas for experiences, happenings, section baskets and general support. Please send a note to our Auction email, cchsbpa2023@gmail.com for more information and to let us know if you're available for our July 31st meeting.

Student Directory —Tributes and Vendor Advertising Due Monday, July 31, 2023

*Tribute Ads and Vendor Advertising are due next Monday - please submit soon!*

2023 CCHS BPA MARCHING BAND DIRECTORY STUDENT TRIBUTES & VENDOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association publishes a keepsake directory each year and we invite you to participate by purchasing a student tribute or vendor advertisement. The submission deadline is July 31, 2023. Rates are as follows:

Student Tribute ad - Half page - $30
Student Tribute ad - Full page $60
Vendor Sponsor ad - Half page - $40
Vendor Sponsor ad - Full page - $70

To purchase a Vendor Ad or a Student Tribute

Complete 2023 MB Directory Google Form and use the File upload link found at the end of the form to submit your camera-ready art as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG file. Tribute or ad can be created in Word, PowerPoint, or Google Docs and saved as pdf.
Pay via Directory Cheddar UP.

Once we confirm your payment, we will publish your tribute or sponsorship. Questions or need help creating? Contact Angie Brown, CCHS BPA Vice President for more information at angelita.brown@gmail.com.

Car Wash FUNdraiser — Saturday, August 5th, 2023, 8AM - 12 NOON

Join us in our 1st ever Band FUNdraiser Car Wash!

Date: Saturday, August 5
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (8-10 or 10-12)
Location: Hope United Methodist Church parking lot; corner of Belleview Ave & Dayton Street: 5101 S Dayton St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Suggested Donation: $10

We need car washers, instrument players, hype beasts, and adult supervision. Bring a towel, bucket and sponge and join in the fun!

Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-band1

Tell your friends and neighbors to come get their car washed by the Band!

Volunteer Opportunities — Help Needed

Many hands are needed to keep our band MARCHING ON! Please sign up now to volunteer, there are multiple ways you can support our musicians!

Please sign up: 2023 Volunteer Signup Form or visit the new BPA website for more information CCHS Marching Band - Volunteer (cherrycreekbpa.org).

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-07-19 | CCHS BPA Update | Parent Social, Tribute Ads, and More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Parent Social - 7/29/2023
Auction Meeting - 7/31/2023
Student Directory Tributes & Vendor Ads - Due 7/31/2023
NEW: Uniform Fitting Volunteers - 7/31/2023 to 8/4/2023
Car Wash FUNdraiser - 8/5/2023
New Website - cherrycreekbpa.org
Volunteer Opportunities

Parent Social —Saturday, July 29th, 2023 from 6 - 8PM

Join new and returning band parents for a fun potluck summer social! Hear what the band is all about, sign up for volunteer opportunities and mingle with other band parents. This is only for the parents, no students. Hope to see you there!

Address: Rissmiller’s House 5402 S Florence Court Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Cherry Creek Band Auction - Can You Dig It?

The Cherry Creek Band Auction is coming up! We had a great Auction meeting and have many exciting things coming up! And we STILL NEED YOUR help in all areas of auction including marketing, solicitations, ideas for experiences, happenings, section baskets and general support. Please send a note to our Auction email, cchsbpa2023@gmail.com for more information and to let us know if you're available for our July 31st meeting.

Student Directory —Tributes and Vendor Advertising Due Monday, July 31, 2023

2023 CCHS BPA MARCHING BAND DIRECTORY STUDENT TRIBUTES & VENDOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association publishes a keepsake directory each year and we invite you to participate by purchasing a student tribute or vendor advertisement. The submission deadline is July 31, 2023. Rates are as follows:

Student Tribute ad - Half page - $30
Student Tribute ad - Full page $60
Vendor Sponsor ad - Half page - $40
Vendor Sponsor ad - Full page - $70

To purchase a Vendor Ad or a Student Tribute

Complete 2023 MB Directory Google Form and use the File upload link found at the end of the form to submit your camera-ready art as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG file. Tribute or ad can be created in Word, PowerPoint, or Google Docs and saved as pdf.
Pay via Directory Cheddar UP.

Once we confirm your payment, we will publish your tribute or sponsorship. Questions or need help creating? Contact Angie Brown, CCHS BPA Vice President for more information at angelita.brown@gmail.com.

Uniform Fitting Volunteers — Monday 7/31/2023 to Friday 8/4/2023 (11:30 - 1PM)

Band students need your help getting fitted for jackets, pants, shakos (hats) and gauntlets for the upcoming season. Volunteer shifts are for 1.5 hours on each day during the first week of band camp (before camp starts at 1PM). All shifts are 11:30 am - 12:45 pm in the Fine Arts Lobby. Students will be fitted by section so signup when your student will be there to help us!. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-uniform

7/31 (Monday) Saxophones and Tubas
8/1 (Tuesday) Drumline and percussion
8/2 (Wednesday) Baritone and Trumpet
8/3 (Thursday) Clarinet and Flute and Mellophone
8/4 (Friday) Makeups and Drum Majors

We hope to see you there and thanks for helping out!

Car Wash FUNdraiser — Saturday, August 5th, 2023, 8AM - 12 NOON

Join us in our 1st ever Band FUNdraiser Car Wash!

Date: Saturday, August 5
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (8-10 or 10-12)
Location: Hope United Methodist Church parking lot; corner of Belleview Ave & Dayton Street: 5101 S Dayton St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Suggested Donation: $10

We need car washers, instrument players, hype beasts, and adult supervision. Bring a towel, bucket and sponge and join in the fun!

Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-band1

Tell your friends and neighbors to come get their car washed by the Band!

New Website — Check it Out!

We have a new updated website. Go to: https:\\www.cherrycreekbpa.org

The website contains information like the email archive, detailed competition details, links to our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and more! The 2022 competition information is posted on the website so new families can get a sense of competition days and other events. We will include 2023 competition info later in the summer.

Also, please consider signing up for our CCHS BPA Google Calendar. The Directors and the Board keep this calendar up-to-date with all important dates – and the Google calendar is to date for 2023.

Volunteer Opportunities — Help Needed

Many hands are needed to keep our band MARCHING ON! Please sign up now to volunteer, there are multiple ways you can support our musicians!

Please sign up: 2023 Volunteer Signup Form or visit the new BPA website for more information CCHS Marching Band - Volunteer (cherrycreekbpa.org).

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-07-12 | CCHS BPA Update | Website, Car Wash, and More

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

New Website - cherrycreekbpa.org
Car Wash FUNdraiser - 8/5/2023
Volunteer Opportunities
Student Directory Tributes & Vendor Ads - Due 7/31/2023
Parent Social - 7/29/2023
Auction - 7/31/2023

New Website — Check it Out!

We have a new updated website. Go to: https:\\www.cherrycreekbpa.org

The website contains information like the email archive, detailed competition details, links to our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and more! The 2022 competition information is posted on the website so new families can get a sense of competition days and other events. We will include 2023 competition info later in the summer.

Also, please consider signing up for our CCHS BPA Google Calendar. The Directors and the Board keep this calendar up-to-date with all important dates – and the Google calendar is to date for 2023.

Car Wash FUNdraiser — Saturday, August 5th, 2023, 8AM - 12 NOON

Join us in our 1st ever Band FUNdraiser Car Wash!

Date: Saturday, August 5
Time: 8 am - 12 pm (8-10 or 10-12)
Location: Hope United Methodist Church parking lot; corner of Belleview Ave & Dayton Street: 5101 S Dayton St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Suggested Donation: $10

We need car washers, instrument players, hype beasts, and adult supervision. Bring a towel, bucket and sponge and join in the fun!

Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F49A8AC2AA57-band1

Tell your friends and neighbors to come get their car washed by the Band!

Volunteer Opportunities — Help Needed

Many hands are needed to keep our band MARCHING ON! Please sign up now to volunteer, there are multiple ways you can support our musicians!

Please sign up: 2023 Volunteer Signup Form or visit the new BPA website for more information CCHS Marching Band - Volunteer (cherrycreekbpa.org).

Student Directory —Tributes and Vendor Advertising Due Monday, July 31, 2023

2023 CCHS BPA MARCHING BAND DIRECTORY STUDENT TRIBUTES & VENDOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association publishes a keepsake directory each year and we invite you to participate by purchasing a student tribute or vendor advertisement. The submission deadline is July 31, 2023. Rates are as follows:

Student Tribute ad - Half page - $30
Student Tribute ad - Full page $60
Vendor Sponsor ad - Half page - $40
Vendor Sponsor ad - Full page - $70

To purchase a Vendor Ad or a Student Tribute

Complete 2023 MB Directory Google Form and use the File upload link found at the end of the form to submit your camera-ready art as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG file.
Pay via Directory Cheddar UP.

Once we confirm your payment, we will publish your tribute or sponsorship. Questions or need help creating? Contact Angie Brown, CCHS BPA Vice President for more information at angelita.brown@gmail.com.

Parent Social —Saturday, July 29th, 2023 from 6 - 8PM

Join new and returning band parents for a fun potluck summer social! Hear what the band is all about, sign up for volunteer opportunities and mingle with other band parents. This is only for the parents, no students. Hope to see you there!

Address: Rissmiller’s House 5402 S Florence Court Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Cherry Creek Band Auction - Can You Dig It?

The Cherry Creek Band Auction is coming up! We had a great Auction meeting and have many exciting things coming up! And we STILL NEED YOUR help in all areas of auction including marketing, solicitations, ideas for experiences, happenings, section baskets and general support. Please send a note to our Auction email, cchsbpa2023@gmail.com for more information and to let us know if you're available for our July 31st meeting.

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

2023-07-05 | CCHS BPA Update | Marching Band July Camp

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

Marching Band July Camp & Pizza Party - Next Week
Color Guard Warm-up Suits
Student Directory Tributes & Vendor Ads
Silent Auction Committee Needs You
New Parent Social - Save the Date for July 29th

July Camp & Pizza Party —Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 9AM - 4PM

We look forward to seeing many of you this upcoming Tuesday, July 11th for our July Camp. This year we will end July Camp with a pizza & popsicle party, outside near the band room. Please plan to stay to enjoy some pizza & fun after camp!

Here is the schedule for the day:

Meet at Stutler Bowl
Visual Block (outside) 9AM-11:30am
Lunch (make sure to pack a sack lunch) 11:30AM-12:30PM
Music Block 12:30PM-3:00PM
Pizza Party 3:00PM - 4:00PM
Pick up at the Band Room

Make sure to bring/wear the following for July Camp:

Instrument/equipment
Comfortable athletic clothes
Tennis shoes
Water bottle
Hat
Sunscreen
Sack lunch

Color Guard Warm-Up Suits

All color guard members are required to have a custom warm-up suit. Suits will be ordered the first week in July to be received by August 6th for all NEW Guard members. A total of $130 will be due before July 26, 2023. Check emails sent to new guard members. Two-payment options are available on the Cheddar Up site here: https://2023-cchs-bpa-color-guard-warm-up-suits.cheddarup.com Please contact Kayla Kenyon, CCHS Guard Director at kdkenyon19@gmail.com for questions and details.

Student Directory —Tributes and Vendor Advertising Due Monday, July 31, 2023

2023 CCHS BPA MARCHING BAND DIRECTORY STUDENT TRIBUTES & VENDOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

The Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association publishes a keepsake directory each year and we invite you to participate by purchasing a student tribute or vendor advertisement. The submission deadline is July 31, 2023. Rates are as follows:

Student Tribute ad - Half page - $30
Student Tribute ad - Full page $60
Vendor Sponsor ad - Half page - $40
Vendor Sponsor ad - Full page - $70

To purchase a Vendor Ad or a Student Tribute

Complete 2023 MB Directory Google Form and use the File upload link found at the end of the form to submit your camera-ready art as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG file.
Pay via Directory Cheddar UP.

Once we confirm your payment, we will publish your tribute or sponsorship. Questions? Contact Angie Brown, CCHS BPA Vice President for more information at angelita.brown@gmail.com.

Auction Committee Meeting —Monday, July 10, 2023

The Cherry Creek Silent Auction is coming up!

Looking for a way to meet new band parents and help raise money for the band? We want YOU at our next auction meeting on Monday, July 10 at 6 pm. We are looking for volunteers in all areas of Auction.

Do you love planning and hosting parties? We'd love you to help with our Happenings committee.
Own a business or enjoy eating out and visiting new and existing restaurants? We'd love your help to Solicit vendors for our items!
Are you a sommelier? You'd be perfect for helping with our Wine Pull!

If you prefer to work directly with the students, we need help with creating baskets from each instrument section to auction off as the Section Baskets committee.

We are looking for help in ALL areas of auction including marketing, solicitations, ideas for experiences and happenings and general support. Please contact our Auction Chair, Vien Perez at: vienperez@hotmail.com for more information and to let us know if you're available for our July 10th meeting.

New Parent Social —Saturday, July 29th, 2023 from 6 - 8PM

Join new and old band parents for a fun potluck summer social! Hear what the band is all about, sign up for volunteer opportunities and mingle with other band parents. This is only for the parents, no students. Hope to see you there!

Address: Rissmiller’s House 5402 S Florence Court Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

· Copies of Emails Sent to Parents

· Currently Active SignUpGenius Forms

Link: https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards

2023-06-14 | CCHS BPA Update | June Update

Hello Band Families,

Here is what’s inside this week’s update:

King Soopers Community Rewards
Website and Google Calendar
Save the Date: New Parent Social on July 29th
Important Summer Dates

King Sooper Community Rewards — Support CCHS BPA

Do you shop at King Soopers? Then you can support the CCHS BPA through the King Soopers Community Rewards program. Once you link your Card to “Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association'', all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your Shopper’s Card. Click on the link above and here’s how it works:

Create a digital account.
Link your card to Cherry Creek High School Band Parents Association. Our organization number is NY149.
Shop at King Sooper and CCHS BPA Earns.

This is a quick and easy way to support the band. Share with friends and family. Thank you!

CCHS BPA Website & Google Calendar — Calendar is up-to-date for 2023!

The band website is experiencing hosting issues but still is accessible here https://cchsbpa.org/ as we work on a new hosting site. The website contains information like the email archive, google calendar, and detailed competition details. The Directors and the Board keep CCHS BPA Google Calendar up-to-date with all important dates - and the Google calendar is up to date for the 2023 events. The calendar is linked from the webpage and you can also find it here:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/5?cid=Y2Noc2JwYWNvbW1AZ21haWwuY29t

New Parent Social —Saturday, July 29th, 2023 from 6 - 8PM

Join new and old band parents for a fun potluck summer social! Hear what the band is all about, sign up for volunteer opportunities and mingle with other band parents. This is only for the parents, no students. Hope to see you there!

Address: Rissmiller’s House 5402 S Florence Court Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Important Summer Dates— See the Google Calendar for Details

July 11th, July Band Camp
July 29th, New Parent Social
July 31 - August 4, Band Camp Week 1
August 5, Marching Band Car Wash Fundraiser
August 7 - August 11, Band Camp Week 2

Go Creek! Go Band!

Deb Carney Ormes & Kendall Cipra, on behalf of the CCHS BPA

2023 CCHS BPA Communications Secretary I & II

cchsbpacomm@gmail.com

Website and Social Media Links of Interest

· Copies of Emails Sent to Parents

· Currently Active SignUpGenius Forms