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Notes - From the Podium

Dear Parents, and New and Returning Students:

Please join the EHS Music Boosters in welcoming Mr. Zachary Deeter as our new Director of Bands, Orchestra and Choir at Estero High School.  Mr. Deeter is a recent graduate of Furman University and has earned a BA degree in Music – Music Education.   He and Mr. Pardee have been in contact to discuss transition related matters and he is working on preparing for the fast-approaching marching season.  Mr. Deeter is anxious to get started, and based on initial conversations, he will be a good fit for our program, and yes, he has marching band experience.  He expressed a strong desire to work in a collaborative manner with both students and parents to make participation in the music program a fun, challenging, rewarding experience for everyone involved. 

Mr. Deeter currently resides in Clemmons, North Carolina and is making arrangements to relocate to the Fort Myers area.  As soon as it is practical, a meet and greet will be arranged. 

For now, please be aware of the following: 

♫      Music for this year’s show has been ordered and will be forwarded to the students as soon as it arrives.

♫      All marching band practices for the month of July are cancelled.

♫      Band Camp will proceed as scheduled (Full Band Camp August 9 – 13, 8am-8pm).

♫      Leadership (8/4, 8-noon) and Freshmen Camps (8/5 & 8/6, 8-noon) will be held as scheduled.

♫      There will not be a Booster meeting 7/13/10; however, a planning meeting for band camp will be arranged in the near future.  Please email Julie Cusson, Treasurer, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to attend.

♫      Further discussion about competitions and other seasonal events will take place once Mr. Deeter arrives.

♫      Preliminary arrangements for staff (including a Color Guard instructor and drill writer) are underway. Updates will be provided as they become available. 

Thank you,

EHS Music Boosters Board

PS: "meet" Mr. Deeter on the music program's photo website

Programs - Marching Wildcats

·         August 4-6, 8am-noon, leadership

·         August 5-6, 8:00am-noon, freshmen

·         August 9-13, 8:00am-8:00pm, full marching band

·         August 13: Friday evening, first performance (no camp Saturday) 

No overnights, but there will be fun activities organized by leadership as in prior years.

·         Mondays and Thursdays, OR Tuesdays and Thursdays (to be decided)

·         Wednesdays -  Sectionals 2:00 - 3:30pm

Welcome to the home page for the Estero High School Music Department! 

Visit often for new features, new functions and lots of new content.  Watch for links to band photos, calendar of events and news from our leader (Director's "From the Podium"). 

The Band Boosters have their page as well with information about their activities and plans to provide for our music program.