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Crossroads
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MARCH 2000
Open House Brings 40 New Members to the Band
The band's annual open house that was held on Sunday January 16th
and subsequent Sunday rehearsals have brought 40 new members to the band!
Average attendance at rehearsals has been in the 40 - 50 range since the
open house! New members have come from Crawfordsville, Connersville, Noblesville
and Pendleton as well as the Indianapolis metropolitan area. If you haven't
been to a rehearsal in a while, you owe it to yourself to come and witness
the excitement in the room! Imagine TEN Alto Sax players, TWELVE percussion
players, FIVE Tenor Sax players! There are calls still coming in wanting
to join the band -- REMEMBER it's NEVER to late to join in on Sunday afternoon
rehearsals!
NEW MEMBERS IN JANUARY and FEBRUARY
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Scott Aikin, Greenwood -- Percussion
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Tyler Ames, Crawfordsville -- Trumpet
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Greg Bottles, Connersville -- Percussion
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Nick Bottles, Connersville -- Trumpet
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Andrew Chestnut, Indianapolis -- Trombone
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Ben Crayner, Noblesville -- Alto Sax
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Zita Crayner, Noblesville -- Flute
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Andrew Day, Indianapolis -- Tenor Sax
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Brian Ellis, Greenfield -- Percussion
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Ronald Ewing, II, Greenfield -- Clarinet
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Mary Fischer, Indianapolis -- Clarinet
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Justin Frytz, Noblesville -- Alto Sax
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William Fuqua, Zionsville -- Trombone
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Logan Gadbury, Carmel -- Trumpet
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Doug Hale, Indianapolis -- Trombone
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Keenan Harris, Indianapolis -- Alto Sax
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David Hoffman, Indianapolis -- Trumpet
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Josh Howell, Crawfordsville -- Alto Sax
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Nick Howell, Crawfordsville -- Trumpet
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David Huffer, Indianapolis -- French Horn
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William Huster, Carmel -- Tenor Sax
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Jared Loper, Shelbyville -- Alto Sax
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Andy Marshall, Greenwood -- Alto Sax
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Katie Marshall, Greenwood -- Flute
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Maria Masters, Plainfield -- Clarinet
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William Masters, Plainfield -- Tenor Sax
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Alex McAvoy, Indianapolis -- Alto Sax
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Ian Murphy, Indianapolis -- Trumpet
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Brandon Noland, Chesterfield -- Trumpet
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Jon Paul Patterson, Indianapolis -- Clarinet
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Adam Petro, Indianapolis -- Trumpet
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Austin Ross, Danville -- Alto Sax
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Heather Scanga, Franklin -- Alto / Tenor Sax
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Kyle Shinn, Westfield -- Trumpet
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Paul Spicuzzca, Indianapolis -- Percussion
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Garrett Stanley, Crawfordsville -- Alto Sax
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Donovan Sutterfield, Indianapolis -- Percussion
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Jordan Taylor, Indianapolis -- Percussion
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Richard Van Horn, Pendleton -- Alto Sax
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Andrew Waltz, Brownsburg -- Baritone
Of the new members, 16 (40%) have been at 50 - 80% of the rehearsals
since their first visit. Eight (20%) have been to at least 30% of the rehearsals
since their first visit. In addition, 6 have signed up for the 2000 tour
and another 18 have indicated an interest in the tour. It is great to see
this response and commitment as the band continues to grow. And it's not
over -- as the word gets out, more new faces show up each week!
Practice Music Available
As the band has grown, additional music folders have been prepared. (It
was hard at open house for 10 Alto Sax players to read off of 2 books!
-- We now have 4 Alto Sax Books) As the new books are being prepared, copies
of practice music are being prepared and are available at rehearsals. See
Howard or Bill and you can get a set of the "Blue" book, "Yellow" book,
"Black" book and concert music to take home with you. Everything that is
in the band's performance book is now copied and available.
N O A C
The National Order of Arrow Conference will be held in August. As was mentioned
at open house and in the invitation letter, the Crossroads Band has a long
association with NOAC. Randy Decker is the leader of the NOAC Staff Band
and is currently recruiting players. If you are a member of the Order of
Arrow and would like to participate with the NOAC Band, contact Randy Decker
at rehearsals, or call him at 786-6868.
RCA Dome Dates for March and April
The final events at the RCA Dome for this year are coming up. This will
be your last opportunity to earn money for the band's events through the
dome concession stand. Remember we credit your individual account with
at least $25.00 for each event worked.
The March date is Saturday March 11 for Thunder in the Dome. Report
time is 4:00 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m. The April dates are
Saturday April 1 for the NCAA Final Four with a report time of 2:30 PM
and Monday, April 3 with a report time of 5:00 PM.
Call Sylvia (897-3809) if you would like to work any or all of these
events.
Additional Money Earning Projects To Help YOU earn Money for Tour
March Madness Pizza Sale
We will be selling (and making) pizzas that will be available in time for
the NCAA Final Four Games. To kick this event off we will have a PIZZA
PARTY following band practice on Sunday March 5. At that time you will
be given sheets to obtain orders for pizzas (cheese, pepperoni, sausage,
supreme, veggie) from March 5 - March 19. Sheets must be turned in at rehearsal
on Sunday March 19. We will make the pizzas (and have them available to
pick up for delivery) on Saturday March 25 at Otterbein United Methodist
Church. (Otterbein is located on 21st Street just west of Emerson
Avenue.)
The majority of the profit (75%) will go into your personal account,
the remaining 25% will go to the band's general fund. Any questions can
be directed to Sylvia, Ways and Means Chairman at 897-3809.
Easter Pie Sales
Following the pizza sale, we will have sheets available to sell fruit and
cream pies, with delivery in time for Easter weekend. The sheets for the
pie sales will be available at rehearsal on March 19 and orders can be
taken for four (4) weeks. Sheets must be turned in at rehearsal on April
16. The pies sell for $8.00 and the selection includes cherry, apple, dutch
apple, peach, blueberry, pecan, coconut cream, and chocolate cream.
The pies can be picked up at Camp Belzer on Saturday April 22 from 9:00
-- 11:00 a.m. Money can be turned in at rehearsal on Sunday, April 30.
Again, 75% of the profit goes into your personal account and the remaining
25% goes into the band's general fund. These pies have been a huge success
in the past and people look forward to our sales! They are fresh baked
by the Pie Peddler in Dayton, Ohio.
Call Sylvia at 897-3809 to request an order form or if you have any
questions.
2000 Tour Updates
As of this writing, we have 65 applications in hand for the 2000 tour to
Philmont! There are another 40 "undecided" waiting to submit an application.
Because of the size of this tour,
WE MUST HAVE YOUR APPLICATION IN NO LATER THAN MARCH 31st
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO GO ON TOUR!
Final arrangements with lodging and restaurants must begin in April
and May with final rooming lists sent to the lodging facilities by June
1st.
Those registered for tour will be receiving a current account statement
to let you know where you are with the monies that have been credited to
your tour account thus far. In addition, the first memo is being sent to
all tour participants. We will be providing a monthly update through a
memo to all registered participants so there won't be any "surprises" later.
The first memo details requirements and expectations for the tour as well
as an organization chart for key leadership.
Concert arrangements have been confirmed at Philmont, Painted Desert,
Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. Arrangements are being made to attend
the weekly organ recital at the Mormon Tabernacle and attending the broadcast
on Sunday morning to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Every tour participant will be receiving a "tour book" that will have
all schedules, contacts and highlights of the areas we will be visiting
along the route. These will be available at Shakedown on Saturday June
3rd at Warren Central.
Remember, EVERYONE attending tour with the band must (1) be registered
in Scouting, (2) have a current physical exam on a BSA Class 2 form and
(3) complete the Youth Protection Training.
If you have any questions about tour, or if you (or your parent) are
still not sure you should attend call Bill at 542-8057. Remember, we do
have some financial assistance available if the fee is affecting your decision.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
June 3rd -- Shakedown for ALL TOUR members
June 20th -- Final Rehearsal and loading of truck at Camp
Belzer
Kudos for the Month
Shawn Smock who successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review
in Pathfinder District.
Tom O'Nan and members of the Dixieland Bandfor their performances
at three Blue and Gold banquets in February.
All members who participated and received honors at the recent State
Solo and Ensemble contests!
Howard Foster who was recognized at the Pioneer District Dinner
with a Share of Stock citation.
Mary Jane Smock who was recognized at the Pioneer District Dinner
with an Outstanding Service to Youth Award.
The following people who received Veteran Awards at the Pioneer District
Dinner:
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Randy Decker -- 25 years
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Howard Foster -- 25 years
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Keith Hartzog -- 25 years
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Bill Schofield -- 35 years
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John Valdez -- 35 years
Ryan Pike, Buddy McLaren, Shawn Smock, Crystal Heitzman, Debbie Miller
(and any others that may have been omitted) who attended the Venture training
offered during the University of Scouting!
500 Festival Update
We have received confirmation from Dr. Leppla of the Purdue Bands that
we will be participating in the pre-race pageant on race day Sunday May
28th. Details of meeting place, costs, etc. will be given at
a later time.
No word has been received yet from the 500 Festival Committee in
regards to our participation in the parade, Mini-Marathon or Children's
Day activities.
MARCH DATES
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5 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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5 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School
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Pizza Party -- PIZZA SALES START
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11 Thunder in the Dome -- Report Time 4:00 PM Call Sylvia to work 897-3809
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12 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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12 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School
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19 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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19 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School
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PIZZA SALES SHEETS DUE
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PIE SALE BEGINS
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22 7:00 PM BBBC Board Meeting at Schofield's House
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25 Make Pizzas and Pickup for Delivery
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Otterbein Methodist Church 21st Street
and Emerson Avenue
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26 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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26 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School
APRIL DATES
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1 NCAA FINAL FOUR AT DOME Call Sylvia to work 897-3809
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2 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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2 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School
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3 NCAA FINAL FOUR AT DOME Call Sylvia to work 897-3809
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9 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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9 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School
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16 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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16 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School
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TURN IN PIE SALE SHEETS
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22 9 - 11 AM PICK UP PIES AT CAMP BELZER
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23 NO REHEARSAL
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26 7:00 PM BBBC Board Meeting at Schofield's House
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30 1:00 PM Dixieland Band Rehearsal
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30 2:00 PM Full Band Rehearsal
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Warren Central High School