Last updated February 24, 2012

 

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Hello all,

I rec'd word this morning at 6AM from Mr. Hughes that due to a lack of Instructor Coverage for the 2nd show, we are only going to do the 1st show. The updated information (sent last night) still applies, we are pre-loading tonight and leaving by 8;45 AM tomorrow morning. Everyone must report at 8AM. We should be return around 4pm.

Mr. Hughes & the CPMC apologizes for the confusion and the short notice and asks for us to be patience with him and the program as we continue to work out the kinks.  Lastly, as quoted from his email to me:

Above all else Thank You for everything you are doing for the kids!!        

-Mr. Hughes-       

Any questions, please feel free to email me or Mr Hughes with any questions.

Darlene

 

Just a couple of clarifications and requests for our first Indoor weekend.
·          - The kids, chaperones and pit dads should arrive on Saturday 2/25 at 8am and be ready to go no later than 8:45am.
           - Kids will not dress at school but at the competition site.
·          - Dinner break will be from 3-5pm.
     - Pit dads (or moms!) are needed tomorrow, Friday 2/24, evening at the end of practice to load up the trucks.

Chaperones  - Carla Harvey, Jonnie Koeberle, Donna Puma and Jenn Cavuto
Big Red – Steve Mayhew  
Box Truck – Andy Moscarelli 

We could still use a couple of dads to help out  If you’re available to help, please email Maureen at moemosc@verizon.net.
 
Going forward, we also need to start to think about Trumball CT next week.  The tentative time frame for Saturday is departing 3-4 AM and returning at approximately 3AM on Sunday morning.  If any parents are available to chaperone or pit dad, please email Maureen at moemosc@verizon.net.

Good evening,
I would have liked to have gotten this information out to everyone sooner but we are still waiting on information which will effect this weekends travel and competitions.  As you will read, Rich would like our Indoor Percussion to compete in 2 competitions at the same location on Saturday. For now, this information is tentative and could change by tomorrow evening.  I thought at the very least we could get out the potential plans for the day.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work thru the arrangements.
Darlene

 

INDOOR SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012
PLEASE READ ENTIRE EMAIL!!

The Coatesville Steel Thunder Indoor Percussion will be competing in two (2) Competitions this Saturday.  One will be in the MAPS circuit and the other will be in the USSBA circuit. Both competitions will be at North Penn High School so our travel plans haven't changed, we are just going to have a longer day.  Please adjust your schedules accordingly or in the words of Mrs. Weaver "please adjust your sails" for this weekend.

Here is the plan:

**Friday night during practice, all equipment will be prepped and ready for loading on trucks first thing in the morning. 

Saturday, February 25th - Remember to eat a big breakfast!!! We won't have lunch break until after our first performance @ 12:10 PM. You may pack snacks/lunch or bring money for concessions. Water ONLY on the buses!! Everyone must clean up after themselves!!!  Please remember to keep your uniforms neat!!!

8 AM to 9 AM - All Band members, Chaperones & Pit Dads must report to the Band room for truck loading and dressing. All Band members will Dress at CASH. Please remember to bring your compression shirts/shorts, dinkles/guard shoes and any hair accessories/tools.

9 AM - Buses leave for North Penn (directions below)

10 AM - Arrive North Penn

12:10 PM - Perform in MAPS Competition

12:30 PM - Move Equipment to a holding area or back to trucks

1 PM - free time for lunch. Bring money for concessions or pack a lunch. Report back to gym for final performances and wait for Awards.

2:30 PM - MAPS Olympic Retreat Awards

3 PM - 5:30 PM - Dinner Break. Report back to buses no later than 5:30 PM.  We don't want to come looking for you!!!

5:30 PM - Warm Up outside

6:45 PM - move to indoor warm up staging/area???

7:45 PM - Perform in USSBA Competition

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Load trucks then report back to gym for awards

8:30 PM - USSBA Awards.

9:00 PM - Return to Buses & Leave

10:00 PM- 10:30 PM - Arrive CASH, unload trucks before dismissing students

Please note that all times above are approximate.

**** Directions to North Penn as found on the MAPS Website: http://midatlanticpercussionsociety.org/
**** Please note that the buses and trucks may not take this route.

 
NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL
1340 VALLEY FORGE ROAD (RT. 363)
LANSDALE, PA 19446

DIRECTIONS TO NPHS:

FROM THE BLUE ROUTE (RT. 476):

TAKE RT. 76 (PA TURNPIKE) TO THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION RT.476.  TAKE RT.476 (NORTHEAST EXT.) TO EXIT #31 LANSDALE/KULPSVILLE.  UPON EXITING THE NORTEAST EXT. TURN LEFT ONTO SUMNEYTOWN PIKE.  YOU WILL GO APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES TO THE 7TH TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHICH IS VALLEY FORGE ROAD (RT. 363).  YOU WILL PASS THE STADIUM ON YOUR LEFT.  TURN LEFT ONTO VALLEY FORGE RD. (RT.363), GO 1/4 MILE AND NORTH PENN’S ENTRANCE IS ON THE LEFT. (CALVERY BAPTIST SCHOOL/CHURCH IS IN OUR FRONT YARD).

 

Any questions please let me know ASAP. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sincerely,

Coatesville Parents Music Club
Darlene McCormack, 1st VP & Fundraising Chair
215-880-0132 cell
darmccor@aol.com