Mac Band Parents Association

The Mac BPA is looking for dependable parents to fill two chairs on the Executive Board. Please consider taking on one of the positions. All duties are listed below. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated!

Wagon Master Chairperson

Duties: Schedule, coordinate, and lead parent volunteers to load the MACBPA trailer. Hire and oversee the driver of the tractor. Oversee the student Loading Crew in the handling of equipment and properties in preparation for and during all off campus trips. Report any repairs or maintenance needed on Program equipment and oversee the needs as approved. Contact David Chavarria at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone at 210-473-1841.

Program Fundraising Chairperson

Duties: Coordinate special fundraising activities approved by the Board and the Director; obtain approval for fundraising activities from appropriate school administrators; supervise the collection of funds in cooperation with the Treasurer; and report the status of special program fundraising events. Contact Brian Taylor at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone at 210-410-6397.

ATTENTION MAC BAND!
On Saturday, July 18, a Drum Corps International band (with students from around the nation) will be staying the day at MacArthur H.S. We will be serving them a soft taco meal for lunch. We are preparing for 200 people.

We need the following donations:

Cash or check donations to cover the ground beef (cost is $188.46) -- please mail donations to Holly Langford at 2650 Pebble Bow, 78232 by Tuesday, July 14 -- payable to "Mac BPA".

Please deliver all donated items to Holly Langford on Thursday, July 16 between 4 and 7 p.m.

We still the following item:
Vegetarian Refried Beans - 1 -- 106 oz. can

We will also need help to serve them. Holly Langford will notify volunteers of a timeframe. Let's show them some Mac and Texas hospitality.

If you can help by donating any of the above items, or could donate money,
please contact Holly Langford at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thank you so much for those who have already donated items and to those sending money!

Holly Langford -- 210-545-1446
Hospitality Chair 2009-2010

Congratulations 2009-2010 Student Officers!

Drum Major – Annie Moras

Field Conductors – Michelle Langford and Angelica Labuguen

President – Michael Litman

Vice President – Sarah Francis

Secretary – Tim Calderon

Historian – Allison Jayroe

Librarian – Amy Taylor

Loading Manager – Robert Basse

Quartermaster – Hannah Thornbloom

Spirit Leader – Katie Keller

Color Guard Captains - Stephanie Ruiz, Kelby Kleinfelder, and April Peck

Sophomore Representative – Ayreth Arambula

Sophomore Representative - Zach Hernandez

Flute Section Leaders - Allison Jayroe and Katie Keller

Clarinet Section Leaders - John Brooks and Kelsey Williams

Saxophone Section Leaders - Nathan Collier and Eli Uriegas, III

Bass Clarinet Section Leader - Lauren Brooks

Trumpet Section Leaders - Chris Arellano and Jackie Castellano

Mellophone (French Horn) Section Leader - Ishaq Zakvi

Trombone Section Leaders - Justin Stafford and Derek Atwood

Baritone Section Leader - Jonathan Trevino

Sousaphone (Tuba) Section Leader - Colton Britt

Percussion Section Leaders - Nathan Cox and Michael Litman (Drum Line) and Neil Kaufman (Front Ensemble)

The Photo Gallery has been updated with Rookie Camp photos. Check it out!

EVENT CALENDAR INFORMATION
Click on the Event Calendar. This is a direct link to www.charmsmusic.com to check the calendar of events. Please note that football games, practices, meetings, and contests have been entered. Once you are in Charms, locate the PARENT/STUDENT LOGIN section of the web page. Our school code is macarthurhsb and click on “enter parents” area. This will allow you to look at items about the band program such as the calendar, but, not specific information about your student. To log into your child’s program account by using the following: Student NEISD ID number (can be located on a report card). New students may have been given a temporary ID number until an NEISD id number is assigned. Please contact Brian Taylor at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are having log in problems. Charms is an excellent tool and I encourage everyone to try it out.