Walter L. Sickles High School Bands
HOME OF THE GRYPHONS ~ 7950 Gunn Highway, Tampa FL 33626
HOME OF THE GRYPHONS ~ 7950 Gunn Highway, Tampa FL 33626
Director of Bands: Keith A. Griffis | Principal: Mary Freitas
Florida Bandmasters Association - District 7
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DIRECTOR'S UPDATE AND REMINDERS:
March 17, 2020
The following update contains information for our Wall of Sound families participating in the Spring Trip to Washington DC – all others may disregard.
Due to the many factors surrounding the current health situation, the decision has been reached to postpone our trip. We cannot offer any alternative dates at this time due to the everchanging nature of these circumstances, however, we are actively exploring different rescheduling options while we continue to monitor the current situation. If you purchased trip insurance, money paid can be refunded – please reach out to Greenlight directly with any refund-related questions at laura@greenlightgrouptours.com.
Please know that the best interest of our Wall of Sound students and families will always remain my top priority in making decisions regarding travel.
Thanks,
Mr. Griffis
MAY 7TH - THURSDAY - BAND SPRING CONCERT
MAY 12TH - TUESDAY - GENERAL BOOSTER MEETING & ELECTIONS Click here to edit text
MAY 14TH - THURSDAY - BAND BANQUET, NIELSON CENTER
MAY 19TH - TUESDAY - ICE BREAKER
STUDENT FUNDRAISING CHAIR
The Fundraising Team is seeking a volunteer to begin now and endeavor throughout the summer and school year 2020-2021 to research and plan potential student fundraisers for our Band Program and to lead the endeavor selected. No experience necessary! Just energy, initiative, and a willingness to serve our band students. Student fundraisers will provide the opportunity for students to fund their personal accounts. There are currently more opportunities than we have the manpower to address. If you can help us our in this area, please contact Caroline Goodrich at cgoodric@tampabay.rr.com
The Fundraising Team is seeking a volunteer to begin now and endeavor throughout the summer and school year 2020-2021 to research and plan potential student fundraisers for our Band Program and to lead the endeavor selected. No experience necessary! Just energy, initiative, and a willingness to serve our band students. Student fundraisers will provide the opportunity for students to fund their personal accounts. There are currently more opportunities than we have the manpower to address. If you can help us our in this area, please contact Caroline Goodrich at cgoodric@tampabay.rr.com
GRANT WRITER
The Fundraising Team is seeking a volunteer Grant Writer to begin now and endeavor throughout the summer and school year 2020-2021 to identify potential grant funding for our Band Program and lead the application process. Experience in grant writing, creative writing, and public relations a plus. More importantly, energy and a willingness to serve the band through this important Booster initiative is needed.
There are currently more opportunities than we have the manpower to address. Contact Caroline Goodrich @cgoodric@tampabay.rr.com
The Fundraising Team is seeking a volunteer Grant Writer to begin now and endeavor throughout the summer and school year 2020-2021 to identify potential grant funding for our Band Program and lead the application process. Experience in grant writing, creative writing, and public relations a plus. More importantly, energy and a willingness to serve the band through this important Booster initiative is needed.
There are currently more opportunities than we have the manpower to address. Contact Caroline Goodrich @cgoodric@tampabay.rr.com
COMING TOGETHER.....
Our incredible Sickles TV Production program has created a wonderful documentary following our Wall of Sound students on their jounrey through MPA day back in November. I believe you will agree they have done a phenomenal job capturing this special day - huge thanks to TV Production and their awesome teacher (and band dad!), Mr. Pritchard for this great film! I know this will have us all fired up for Marching Season 2020 just around the corner!
WELCOME MR. MALCOM STEWART!
NOTE FROM MR. GRIFFIS:
Please join me in welcoming Mr. Malcom Stewart to our Sickles Band Family this spring as our Student-Teaching Intern from USF this semester! Mr. Stewart is a senior Music Education student and accomplished Saxophonist at USF – I very much look forward to the opportunity for our students to interact and learn from Mr. Stewart!
NOTE FROM MR. STEWART:
I am a current senior at the University of South Florida where I study Music Education. I studied saxophone with Mrs. Valerie Gillespie and served as a principal player and performer with the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble. In addition to saxophone performances, I served as a member and performed with the Collegiate choir. During my time at USF I also had the opportunity to conduct the Concert band. It has been my pleasure to serve as a camp counselor and co-coordinator for the year round camps & festivals at the university.
I am a Florida native and attended high school in Pasco county. I have had the opportunity to teach private woodwind lessons and work with many local ensembles and now am excited to have the opportunity to intern at Sickles. I look forward to meeting all of you and getting to know you further.
FALL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2020 - COMING SOON
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BAND BOOSTER MEETING MINUTES 2019-2020
ARIA JACKSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
A request for applications for the Aria Jackson Memorial Band Scholarship for band seniors in the Spring. The winner will be announced at the annual band banquet held in May.
BECOME A SPONSOR
With over 225 band students, individual and corporate donations are necessary to help our band programs operate and to provide and maintain important needs such as uniforms, instruments, music, travel expenses and much more. Please consider supporting these students and staff by visiting our SUPPORT PAGE to learn more or go directly to the PayPal DONATE button below to proceed with sending your tax deductible contribution to our program.
SHOUT OUT TO THESE 2019-2020 CORPORATE SPONSORS:
PHOTO SHARING - SHUTTERFLY
The Wall of Sound Shutterfly site is a central location for all photos of band. It is a source for the annual band slide show shown at the annual banquet. Please add your photos and videos there for the whole band to see and share. You can send a request to be added from the site or send an email to cgoodric@tampabay.rr.com
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: CONTINUING EDUCATION IN MUSIC.....
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