It’s very exciting that Noel Turner - former Satellite Instrumental Music member — is now in Hollywood to continue his adventure on American Idol. FLORIDA TODAY shared the news today - read it here>

On Thanksgiving morning, Cocoa Beach was a buzz with 492 runners lined up for the annual Turkey Trot. SIMPPA parents and students showed up at 5:30 am to set up for the crowd and when the race began at 7:30 the Satellite Marching Band Drumline sent them off in style! Turkey Trot teams were creative giving their 12 pound turkeys a ride on a skateboard, or caught in a trap, or even a ride in a stroller! As the runners came to the finish line the Drumline played them through…the crowd loved it too! We don’t know yet what money was raised by the event, but with nearly 100 more runners than last year, we expect it to be a nice profit for the program. Thanks to the parents that helped make or purchase food for the refreshments, and came out to help set up and work the event. Thanks students for your commitment to getting up to be there and help set up/clean up. Thanks Casey Dodd and the Drumline as well as Mr. Nelson and Mr. Sunderland for supporting the event.

Watch the Video and see the drumline! Scan forward to about 6:20 to see the skateboard team in action.

Well Satellite did it again. A stellar performance at the 2009 District Marching Band Festival. This year Satellite was up third at 4 pm so that the students could get back for homecoming festivities. And what a performance! The musicality and sound was fabulous, the solos right on, the costumes looked terrific, the Scorpionettes, and what about those props! The King & I never sounded so good. Sitting in the stands people all around me were talking about how great it was. Good job to everyone on a super Districts this year….Pictures and videos coming soon!

Each year the Space Coast Art Festival in Cocoa Beach — one of the area’s largest and most respected events — kicks off on Thanksgiving morning with the Turkey Trot 5K Race. The Satellite High Instrumental Music Program manages the Turkey Trot 5K to raise money for the music program to fund expenses no longer covered in school budgets such as buses, uniforms, music, competition fees and more.

Event: A family focused 5K Run through the beautiful Cocoa Isles residential neighborhood in Cocoa Beach
Date: Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2009.
Time: 6:30 am – registration. Race Start 7:30. (Sponsors don’t have to attend but you are certainly welcome to!)

Participants in the race also receive goody bags, door prizes, post-race refreshments, and music courtesy of Satellite High Music students.

Opportunities
Sponsorship:
Be on the official race banner, promotional materials and ad on the Satellite High Music website for 3 months - $350.

Goody Bags:
Provide giveaway items that we can include in our goody bag and get an ad on the Satellite High Music website for 3 months - $150.

Door Prize:
Willing to donate a gift certificate or product that we can use in a raffle? Let us know! We welcome baskets or individual items that would appeal to a fit race crowd.

If you’re a runner - sign up now! Register here>

If you’re a Satellite High School student or parent - volunteer to help with a donation or money or time.

Satellite Marching Scorps unveil costumes for 09 Show King & I.