♫ February 5th, 2012 6:54 pm
With a difficult week passing us, we will continue to remember the memories that Christie Dover bestowed upon us all. A beautiful service on Saturday commemorated a beautiful lady in the life of the Hillcrest Bands and all who knew her. May God bless her and her incredible family for years to come.
Scholarship Fund for Christie Coggins Dover:
The Hillcrest Bands will be accepting monetary donations this week to send to the Crimsonette Scholarship Fund established in memory of Christie Dover. All of those that wish to donate to the fund should do so through check made out to “Hillcrest High School.” We will be accepting donations THIS week only to go in with the funds already raised by our Visual groups.
*Parents/Students: No check for this scholarship fund, band fees, or any other event should EVER be made out to anyone other than Hillcrest High School. In order to protect yourself from fraud, please ensure that all checks/cash that are brought in for any fundraising event/fees are brought to Mr. Pettus or Mr. Smith directly. The directors of the Hillcrest Bands will never ask a parent or student to collect money or make out checks to any other person/organization other than “Hillcrest High School.” Please be aware of our policy and please report any issues directly to Mr. Smith or Mr. Pettus.
Concert Band Rehearsals Continue this week…
Woodwinds: Tuesday from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Brass: Thursday from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Upcoming Events:
Music Performance Assessment: Either February 22 or 23 (dates given soon)
District Honor Band: February 24-25 (details coming soon)
Jazz Ensemble Concert: March 6
Concert Band/Wind Ensemble Concerts: March 8
Visual Clinic: March 20-23
Visual Tryouts: March 31
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♫ January 30th, 2012 10:10 am
Funeral Arrangements for Christie Coggins Dover, Saturday, February 4.
Information has changed, again. So, below is the correct information plus everything else. Please note the change of service to Valleyview Baptist.
Valley View Baptist Church
8820 Highway 69 South
Tuscaloosa, Al 35405
(205)752-0977
Visitation is 12 to 2 pm
Service at 2pm
brief graveside following at
Memory Hill Gardens
2200 Skyland Blvd. East
Tuscaloosa, Al 35405
(the section of Skyland between McFarland Blvd. and Interstate 59)
phone (205)556-6182
In lieu of flowers Christie wanted to establish a scholarship to be given to a Crimsonette in the Million Dollar Band each year. There have not been any scholarships for Crimsonettes.
Here is the information for donations to the scholarship fund –if you need assistance, please contact Telisa S. Blanton, 205.348.6255
· Check payable to: Crimson Tide Foundation (CTF)
(Write on the check – FOR: Christie Coggins Dover Scholarship)
· Crimson Tide Foundation
· 920 Paul W. Bryant Drive
· Box 870343
· Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0343
All-State Results: district5aba.weebly.com
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♫ January 29th, 2012 10:49 pm
Dear Band Family:
This morning, January 29, 2012, Christie Coggins Dover went to be with the Lord. She is survived by her three wonderful children, Forrest, Crimsynn, and Courtney, and husband Jim.
If I may take a moment to share with you my relationship with her…
Christie was the “mother” figure of many aspects of the Hillcrest band programs, but mostly the Visuals. For those that knew her well, you know that she was the heavenly example of true love, the form that can only be God given. There is no doubt that Christie will continue to live on in the lives of each one of us. Her spirit is here with us, even now. She has touched all of us deep within the inner workings of the heart, a part that only few can possibly reach. In the three short y ears that I was privileged to know her, work with her, and become an “adopted, financially non-responsible” son (as Jim says), I learned more about life itself than I had in 23 years. The band family at Hillcrest has lost such a great person today, but Heaven has surely gained a jewel. Christie fought hard to the end; God was just ready for her now
Christie and Jim’s greatest treasures are surely their three kids. The Dover family has always been one of strong values, grounded principles, and love for God. We continue to keep them in their prayers and will watch them grow as they live out the life as their mother laid out for them.
In lieu of flowers for the family, Christie wanted a scholarship fund developed for the Crimsonettes, the majorette line in the “Million Dollar Band.” More details about that will be given in the future.
Christie, we love you. We will surely miss you. You will always live in our hearts and souls until we finally meet again. Thank you for what you have given us, for what you have taught us, and for being the Mom we all needed. It isn’t “Goodbye” that we say now, but “until we meet again.”
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♫ January 29th, 2012 10:48 pm
Congratulations to the RECORD NUMBER of students that made all-state this weekend! The master list is attached in PDF form to this e-mail. You may use the tabs to see the results from the WHOLE district or just Hillcrest. 27 students made All-State….44 students made All-District Honor Band. Over a 1/3 of the All-District band will be made up of Hillcrest High students! Huge news!
*District Honor Band dates are February 24-25, small cost will be associated with the trip to cover the bus.
*All-State Dates are April 12-15, costs will be associated to cover the hotel/meals
*Results are posted here: district5aba.weebly.com
Concert Band After-School Rehearsals Begin This Week:
Woodwind Players: Tuesdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Brass Players: Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00 pm
*These will continue through February, every week, unless other instructions are given.
Christie Dover Visitation/Funeral Information:
More information about time to visit with the family and funeral arrangements will be given out later this week when the details are finalized. Please stay tuned to your e-mail.
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♫ January 22nd, 2012 9:49 pm
A huge congratulations to the Hillcrest High School Percussion Ensemble for their performance at the Alabama Music Educators Conference this past Friday. Not only was the performance virtually flawless, but the room was filled with standing room only, and people commented frequently, “That was the best concert of the weekend,” and “That was incredible!” The young men and women of the ensemble made their High School administrators, band family, and directors very proud. You can see a recording of the video at the following link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hillcrest-bands
VISUAL MEETING MONDAY (January 23): All interested students wishing to audition to be a majorette, dancer, or guard member need to attend the meeting in the band room at 6:30 pm. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Concert Band After-School Rehearsals: ARE CANCELED THIS WEEK. As of now rehearsals begin next week. Woodwinds on Tuesdays, Brass on Thursdays.
ALL-STATE Auditions: This Saturday at Hillcrest Middle School. We have 95 students that have signed up! Any student that does not show up (that has signed up) will be charged $10.
*The band room will be open after school this week for students to get help from the directors in preparation for their All-State audition.
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