Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Announcements

1) Booster meeting this Thursday, September 1 at 6:30. I will have sign up sheets for chaperones and pit crew help for all the games and contests. We will need lots of help moving props and equipment as we add more songs to the performance. We will also be talking about different fundraisers in the coming months.

2) All West music is available for students who want to get a head start. The recordings are now also on the website.

3) Try to sell as many chicken halves and ribs by Friday, September 9. We will need to start getting the tickets turned in by then to get a count on how much we need to cook.

4) Report time this Friday will be 6:30 pm. Due to the high heat and other factors, we will not be wearing uniforms yet. We will definitely be wearing them for the Milan game, though.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Drumline Tuneup day

For Percussion members (Drumline and Front Ensemble both)

For Drumline and Front Ensemble students: The UTM Drumline Tuneup day this Saturday, Aug 27 has been on your calender, but without specifics. I have finally received the schedule from UTM. We are one of 8 schools that were chosen to participate in this, so I hope that everyone can still make it.

Our time is going to be 9 in the morning. We will have to leave SGCHS by 7:45 that morning, and will be leaving UTM at 1:15, which means we will get back here at 2:15. A full itinerary will be available tomorrow when I can get it typed up.

At this event, we will be taking all of the drumline instruments, but not the front ensemble instruments (they will be provided by UTM). You will get to work with the UTM Drumline, Julie Hill, and Julie Davila - a renowned percussionist.

You will only need to bring money for lunch. I will, however, need 3 or 4 parents to help drive and carry the students and drumline instruments.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Fundraiser

Today during class, I am passing out information for a fundraiser that we will start immediately.

V. Jones is a Mary Kay representative and has offered to let us sell out of her catalog to raise money for the New York trip. Each student will receive a catalog and instructions on how to collect/turn in money. Each product will have a 40% profit margin, and on this particular fundraiser, all of that profit will go toward that student's New York trip account. That means if a student sell $200 worth of Mary Kay items, $80 will go toward their account.

They have from now until a month before the trip (the trip is in April) to sell these items. They will turn the money into me the 15th of each month.

I am preparing our Barbecue fundraiser right now and will pass out the info on that next week.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Announcements

Hello everyone!

We are moving fast toward our first football game this Friday night, and I will be sending out info about next week's away game very soon. Right now here are some things you need to know:

1) We will have a booster meeting September 1st at 6:30 pm in the SGCHS Band Room, and will continue to have a meeting the first Thursday of every month for the rest of the year. At this meeting we will kickoff a couple of fundraisers and learn about some more as we prepare to raise money not only for the band account, but for the New York Trip as well.

2) The students need to report to the band room this Friday at 6:15, wearing Band T-shirts, Khaki shorts, tennis shoes, and no hats. The full itinerary is below.

Itinerary

Football Game vs. West Carroll

Friday, August 19, 2011 @ SGCHS



Attire – Band T-shirts, Khaki shorts, tennis shoes, no hats.



6:15 pm - Report to band room, get instruments ready and tuned for warm-up.

6:30 pm - Band Warm-up. Drumline take stands to the bleachers. Front Ensemble load trailers and roll them to the front of the stadium. Field Commanders get the podium to the front of the stadium.

6:45 pm - Run-through the Star-Spangled Banner and pep songs. When we get done, you may carry your case to the bleachers so that you can safely store your instrument during the 3rd quarter.

7:15 pm –Walk quietly and orderly to the field to prepare to play the National Anthem. The Band Room will be locked. You need to take any money you may need for the 3rd quarter with you. Leave your cell phones either in the Band Room or with a parent. Cell phones are not allowed in the stadium when you are with the band!

7:25 pm – Perform the National Anthem on the field in the Band Room Set-up.

7:30 pm - Game Begins. You will get the 3rd quarter off to eat, drink and visit friends and family. You must be back and ready to play at the beginning of the 4th quarter. Anyone late will owe pushups. Remember during this time that you are still representing the band and the school. Remain professional.

10:15 pm - Approximate end of game. Dismiss after all equipment is put up.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Announcements

Hello Everyone,

Hopefully everything went well on the first half day of school. As we start the full day tomorrow, here are some things to remember:
1) We will not go outside every day during class, but you need to be ready to go outside any day. You need to have a change of clothes and whatever else you might need to go outside during class. During Afterschool rehearsals, we will be outside every time.
2) Don't forget that having instruments, music, and a pencil during class is part of the grade - don't leave them at home! Also, After school rehearsals, Football Games and Competitions account for nearly half the grade.
3) The first playing test will be next Tuesday - Dies Irae memorized. For Guard, I will expect to see the routine for a grade.

Remember our first Afterschool Rehearsal is this Thursday from 3:15 to 5:15. I am asking for the Front Ensemble members to stay for a while after that to have a little fun while they paint the trailers that we will use to transport the equipment to the football and rehearsal fields.

Remember Next Tuesday, August 16 is a big day - the big New York Trip meeting in the SGC Cafetorium at 6 pm. A representative from Thomas Tours will be there to answer any questions you may have. You are not committing to the trip, this is simply a question and answer time. I will also give news of a at least 3 fundraisers that we will be doing over the next couple of months to help you raise money for this trip.

Finally, next Friday, August 19 is the first Football game here at SGC. A detailed itinerary will be issued next Monday.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Marching Band Performance Schedule

Here is the schedule of all the performances for the 2011 Marching Band. Remember we are doing a full varsity Football schedule this year, and we will be attending all of the home and away Friday night games. This will be a step up from the previous two years, where we only did home games on Monday nights. (We will not be performing at Freshmen or JV games from now on). Specific times and info will follow as I am told our performance times.

Saturday August 6 - 4:30 pm. Pictures for Football program and play at the SGC Hornet Kickoff at 6 pm
Friday August 19 - Home vs. West Carroll
Friday, August 26 - Away vs. JCS
Saturday, August 27 - Percussion Only! Drumline Tuneup day at UT Martin. Time TBA as soon as I find out from UTM. This is a great opportunity to play in front of and learn from the UTM Drumline and Julie Davila - a nationally renowned percussionist!
Friday, September 2 - Home vs. Ripley
Friday, September 9 - Away game vs. Trinity
Friday, September 16 - Home vs. Milan
Saturday, September 24 - 2 Contests, both at Liberty Tech High School. One in the morning and one in the evening.
Friday, September 30 - Away vs. Obion Co
Saturday, October 1 - Contest at Gibson County (afternoon/evening)
Thursday, October 6 - Away vs. Gibson County
Friday, October 14 - Home vs. Haywood Co
Saturday, October 15 - Contest at Trenton (morning/afternoon)
Friday, October 21 - Home vs. Crockett Co
Saturday, October 22 - Contest at Huntington
Friday, October 28 - Away vs. Westview
Saturday, November 5 - Division II State Competition (all day)

Remember, all of these performances will count as grades. But more importantly, these are why the students work - to perform. If there are ever any conflicts, please let me know ASAP. I require at least 2 weeks notice for a football game and a month notice for a contest so that I can make any adjustments needed to the marching show. That's the thing about band - they are all Starters, no bench players. If one person is missing, it affects the entire look and sound of the show.

You will notice that there is no game on Sept. 23, and no contests on Oct 8 (Fall Break) or Oct. 29. Finally, November 4th could be a possible 1st round playoff game for the football team. Thank you for you help in making this a successful performing season for the 2011 Marching Hornets!