Marching Band News

Marching Band Packets have been distributed to students. It is also available here or on the Music and Fine Arts Documents page except the Medical Emegency Form which you can pick up from Mr Ferrara. The Acknowledgement Page, Emergency Medical Form and first payment are due May 16, 2012.

Wine Tasting Event

Save The Date for WHIP's Annual Wine Tasting to be held Saturday, November 12 from 7:00-10:00 pm at Malton Gallery. This fun event benefits Walnut's outstanding music programs. Plan to come, enjoy terrific wines, tasty treats, stellar entertainment from our own WHHS students, and great conversation with old and new friends! We look forward to seeing you there.

Contact Information

During the first week of classes all music students will be asked to fill out a contact information form, containing parent names, parent and student phone numbers, and parent and student emails. Please fill this form out and return it at the requested time, so that we can update our records. We use the contact information only to keep you informed of music department information and upcoming events.

About WHIP – “Walnut Hills Instrumental Parents”

WHIP is the group of all parents/guardians of students taking any classes in the music department. If your child is taking, or has taken a music class – including band, orchestra, choir, steel drums, jazz, or private music lessons through the music department – you are automatically a member.

WHIP’s main functions are to raise money to support the music program at WHHS and provide volunteers for music department events and activities as needed. These contributions from WHIP are essential in maintaining the high quality of the WHHS music program.

WHIP Patron Donors, members who make a tax-deductible contribution to WHIP, are one of the main sources for the money that WHIP raises each year to directly support the music program. In recognition of their contributions to WHIP, Patron Donors receive free admission and preferential seating at WHHS music department concerts, and at some donation levels also receive additional benefits of membership. Last year, Patron Donors approximately $12,000 to support the music department programs! Thank you to all of our Patron Donors! Look for the Patron Donor flyer included in this newsletter for specific information about how to become a Patron Donor.

WHIP meetings are open to all WHIP members and other interested members of the WHHS community. They are held monthly, typically on the second Tuesday of the month, in one of the music rooms, and will be announced a few days in advance by an email sent to all WHIP members.

For additional information or if you have any questions about WHIP, please contact Penny Poirier by phone at (513) 871-4099 or email at pspoirier@aol.com

Fundraising Information

Budgetary cutbacks have affected us all and the Music Department at WHHS is no exception. If you’d like to help us maintain the quality of our award-winning music programs, here are a few simple ways you can assist:

KROGER CARDS: Obtain a Kroger Gift Card encoded with our school number, use it when you purchase your groceries, and we receive 4% of the total spent. Gift cards are available at concerts/football games and in the music office from Amy Forrester (513) 363-8582.

BOX TOPS 4 EDUCATION: It’s more than just cereal! You’ll find Box Tops on Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, and Ziploc products, just to name a few. For a complete listing, go to www.boxtops4education.com. This link also offers printable coupons! Simply cut out the box tops and collect them in a Ziploc bag or envelope. When it’s full, send it in with your child and have him/her give it to their music teacher. You may also place them in Amy Forrester’s mailbox in the main office. We get 10 cents for each one we turn in!

MAGAZINE RENEWALS: Renew your magazines through WHIP and 40% of your renewal price will go to support our music programs. Go on-line at www.aphearst.com – it’s easy! Just make sure to enter our school code WA8545 when you place your order, to ensure credit goes to WHIP.

2011 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS: We will again be selling Entertainment Books this year. Each book costs $25 and is filled with hundreds of 50% off and 2-for-1 coupons for dining, groceries, shopping, movie tickets, services, travel, attractions, and more. This “limited time” fundraiser begins Thursday, Sept. 2nd and runs through Friday, Sept. 17th. These books make great gifts for family and friends! And just in case you weren’t aware, out-of-town versions of the books are available for more than 150 cities in the US & Canada for any of those non-Cincinnatian friends and relatives!

2010 SALLY FOSTER/COOKIE DOUGH: Stock up on wrapping paper and delicious cookie dough. This “limited time” fundraiser begins Tuesday, Sept. 28th and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 12th. Additional details will be available soon.

If you have any questions about the Entertainment Book Fundraiser or the Sally Foster/Cookie Dough Fundraiser, or would like to help, please contact Penny Poirier at pspoirier@aol.com.