Welcome to the Rompin' Stompin' Raider Band Website!




If you are not on our News Flash email distribution list and would like to be added, please use the link at the bottom of this page to request your email address be added.
Explore the website and especially the Band Aid. Most everything you need to know about the band will be there!

Please check the website frequently to keep up with band activities.
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5/16/2013

FRIENDLY REMINDER!!!

Please bring the following 2 liter bottles of soda for the Evening of Jazz:

JUNIORS – COKE OR SPRITE

SOPHOMORES – DIET COKE

FRESHMEN – DR. PEPPER

The soda must be brought to the band room no later than Friday, May 17.

Thank you!

ALSO - Band Picnic is TONIGHT 6-8pm @ Marty Park 103rd & Marty
Please bring:
Juniors: desserts
Sophomores: pop
Freshmen: chips

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5/08/2013

EVENING OF JAZZ – May 18 – This is a great evening of jazz music! There will be food, music, dancing, and a silent auction. Would you be willing to help for an hour? Or maybe even two? We need volunteers to make the evening a success. Remember, this is a fundraiser that benefits the ENTIRE band. Please click on the link to sign up. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040C4EAFA92CAA8-2013/4291553 Thank you!

Contact Jeanette Brethour with any questions. jeanettebrethour@smsd.org or 913 599-6940

Check out the Silent Auction list for the

Evening of Jazz on Saturday, May 18.
Click HERE for latest list (updated 5/8/13)

also.....

To watch the Senior Video
From the Senior Reception on May 2 -
click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jVZ4qnSYtU

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Thank you to everyone who worked the garage sale, donated items to the garage sale, or bought items at the garage sale!!


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1-07-13

Check out the 2012-2013 photos tab on the left of the screen for Florida trip photos.  The password is the same as for Band-Aid.

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12-17-2012

Here is the link to the video of Mr. Adams being interviewed by Dr. Johnson. You may also see a few students performing.  http://flash.smsd.org/?catid=3. 

Also, the winter concert music was recorded and the files can be found under the "recorded music files" tab on the left of your screen.  
Thank you to Ed Huels for recording and uploading the music!

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Check out band pictures from various events under the "2012-2013 photos" tab on the left of your screen.  Use the same band password to view pictures that you use for band-aid.


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There are 4 different pages you can subscribe to for newsflashes sent directly to your email or as text to your phone!

1. the "Newsflash" page - if this came to you via email or text you are already signed up for this one!

2. "News from Mr. Adams" - these are important messages that come directly from Mr. Adams regarding a variety of topics throughout the year. 

3. The "Jazz Band" tab - If you have a student in jazz band, or are just interested in the jazz band and their performances, you should sign up to receive news from jazz band.

4.  The "percussion" tab - If you have a percussionist you will want to sign up for information specific to the percussion section.

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The new 2012-2013 band-aid is on-line!

Look for it on the"band aid" tab on the left of the screen.  
You can email the webmaster for the viewing password.

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Raider Band Music is now on-line for your listening pleasure!
Check out the "recorded music files" tab on the left of the screen at the bottom of the page. Follow the instructions and enjoy - look for future concerts to appear there also!  Thank you to Edward Huels for recording and providing these pieces for us!

NEW!  Support SMSD instrumental music via $10 text to donate

Text "SMEF" to the number 41010.  You will get a request for confirmation and you are done.  It was easy.

Message and Data Rates May Apply.

For more information, go to www.smef.org 

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Donation Forms are available on this website for the Band's Travel Assistance Fund. Please consider this tax deductible 501(C)3 charity when budgeting your year end charitable giving.  The Booster Club has developed this fund to assist students with a financial need to participate in the excellent travel opportunities offered by the Band. Check out the new Travel Assistance Fund Tab and consider helping in this worthy endeavor.
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Visit the Band and Band Boosters Calendar Tab for this years schedule and to keep informed on what is going on.
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The Executive Board asks that everyone continue and/or increase their participation in our Fundraisers.  Mr. Adams' philosophy is to keep the cost of band participation within everyone's reach by not charging exorbitant dues.  To support this idea, we need everyone to get into our fundraisers.  If you would prefer to give a Cash Donation, those are always welcome and are tax deductible.  Please visit the "Band Booster Club" Tab and Mr. Adam's Wish List page to read about why our fundraisers are important to your band student, Mr. Adams and the continuing quality of our Band Program.
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Student Accounts:  Will be updated when updates are available.  These are generally a couple weeks after a student benefited fundraiser ends.  Each student has an individual password.  Email Vivian Love our Webmaster if you need your student's account password.  Plese email Tim Lumpkin if you have questions about your student's account balance.
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Website - Email Vivian Love if you need assistance with this website.