Here are a couple reminders about the next couple weeks. Please read all of this information carefully. The end of the year is going to be busy and it will be helpful if everyone is on the same page.
OMEA Large Group – Symphonic Band
Here is a parking map for those that may want to attend the concert as a spectator:
May 3rd Spring Concert
May 3rd Spring Concert
On Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 at 7:00pm in the Coventry High School Auditorium the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz band will perform their final concert of the 2021-2022 School Year. Band student report time is 6:20pm in the band room.
This is a mandatory event and students will earn a grade for this concert. The expectation and attendance policy for this and other concerts is outlined in the handbook.
The required uniform is: black shoes, black socks, black pants, black top (preferably long sleeve). If a dress or skirt is being worn, dark leggings or tights should be worn as well. Senior are welcome to dress up in other dress clothes. All uniforms and clothes must conform to the school dress code.
Finally, the Band Parents Association is putting together a bake sale for after the concert. Bring some cash to enjoy a treat following the concert.
First Disney Payment
The first 2023 Disney payment is due on May 1st 2022. Please read the below document to learn how to set up a payment account and how to make the first payment.
If you need more information that what is on this form, please see the Disney page on the band website.
May 2nd – Coventry Band Parent Association Meeting
Our next Band Parent meeting will take place on May 2nd 2022 at 7:00pm in the High School band room. You can enter through door 16. We would love to see everyone there.
CometStock
CometStock will take place on Sunday May 15th at 2:00pm. More details will be available soon.
2022 Senior Cedar Point Trip
- Friday, May 20, 2022, leaving at 9am from school, returning at 9pm.
- Park hours are 10am-8pm that day
- Transportation by school bus
- $55 total cost (ticket and transportation) cash or check to Coventry Band Parents, due May 11.
- Mr. Cummings and Ms. Strebler will be attending, parent chaperones welcome, also $55.
- You will need to plan for lunch and dinner at the park on your own.
- If you already have a Cedar Point Season Pass, your cost is $15 for transportation.
2022 Band Banquet
The 2021-2022 Band Banquet will take place on Saturday May 21st at 2:00pm. The banquet will be held at the FOP pavilion (address: 2610 Ley Dr. Akron, OH 44319).
Food will be provided and it will be a wonderful afternoon of celebrating the many successes for the 2021-2022 Coventry band students. All 2021-2022 band students and immediate family (up to a max of 4 guests plus the student) are invited to join us for the celebration.
RSVP
Please RSVP for the band banquet by filling out this Google Form accurately so that we can have enough tables, and food for everyone. Please complete this Google Form no later than May 6th 2022.
Pictures
Traditionally there is a slideshow put together for the band banquet that is a reflection of the past season. In order to do that, we need pictures! The easiest way to share pictures is going to be to put the pictures you have on a flash drive and send them to Mr. Cummings (Please make sure it is in an envelope labeled with your name so I can get it back to the correct person). If you would like the flash drive, please just specify that, and I will send it back once I have copied the pictures on it. Please send pictures in by May 6th 2022.
Graduation Band
There will be a band playing at the 2022 Coventry Graduation Ceremony. This will take place on Thursday, May 26th 2022 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm. More details will be announced in the future.