Gate City Bands (Middle school and High school)

GATE CITY HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND (SPRING OF 2024):  

CLASS SYLLABUS: Students will continue in the learning of their instrument by learning and reviewing all twelve major scales (as per the senior all district requirements) and relative minor scales.  Students will also will be reviewing more advanced rhythmic patterns and playing as an ensemble.  At the end of the semester will perform for the public (or virtual) to show their accomplishment.

CHAPERONES INFORMATION:  Looking for chaperones for band trips (High School Symphonic Band).  If you are a parent or guardian of any of these students please contact Mr. Lake or Mr. Fleming at the above office number or their school e-mail to let them know you are interested in being a band chaperone for future band trips.  Back ground checks must be done on all chaperones.  Please contact the Scott County Sheriff's Department to start the process.  Let them know you are wanting to chaperone for the Gate City High School Band Program.  Back ground checks take about 2 months to get final results.  If you are employed by Scott County School Systems a back ground check is already completed on you.        Thank you.  

VIRGINIA DINER PEANUT SALES: Completed.  Thank You...

GATE CITY SENIOR AWARDS DAY: Friday May 17, 2024 at 9:00am in the Gate City HS gym.

SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT: Sunday May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm in the Gate City High School Gym.  Report time at 1:30pm in the high school band room.  Dress: Concert Black... 

GATE CITY HS GRADUATION: Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm.  Report to band room by 6:00pm.  Dress nicely...  Traffic will be heavy please plan accordingly.   (RAIN DATE: FRIDAY MAY 24, 2024 AT 7:00PM only if the Wednesday is rained out)  

CAROWINDS DAY TRIP: (APPROVED)  The day of the trip is Wednesday June 12, 2024.  The cost per student and or chaperone is $75.00.  Potential chaperones please note the above information on chaperones...  Deadline for the trip money is Wednesday May 22, 2024.  You will receive a trip itinerary on May 22, 2024 as well.  Thank you...  

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CLASS STREAM FOR ANY CLASSWORK UPDATES... 

 PARENTAL PORTAL: Parents and or Guardians;  You can access your young person's grades in all classes.  If you do not know how to do this, please contact the High School office to set up that process.

HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND (FALL OF 2024):  

AGENDA EACH DAY: Report to the high school band room for instructions at the beginning of Marching Band class each day.  Take care...  

DRUM MAJOR: Those candidates know to pick up your director's choice music on Wednesday May 22, 2024 during school hours.  Auditions will be on Monday June 10, 2024 starting at 2:00pm and ending by 4:00pm at the high school band room.  Each candidate has a specific time.  Remember you must have a choice of music for yourself as well as the director's choice.  Mr. Lake needs your individual choice of music by Friday May 17, 2024.  Thank you and good luck to all of you...

MARCHING BAND MUSIC FOR FALL 2024 FIELD SHOW: Go to JW Pepper website, type in the name of song or the catalog numbers:

NOT CHOSEN AS OF TODAY

FOOTBALL CONCESSION STAND 2024 WORKERS: 

NO LETTER HAS WENT OUT AS OF TODAY  

FOOTBALL GAME Fall 2024 SEASON: 

NOT SCHEDULED AS OF TODAY 

PARENTAL PORTAL: Parents and or Guardians;  You can access  your young person's grades in all classes.  If you do not know how to do this, please contact the High School office to set up that process.

8TH GRADE CONCERT BAND (FALL OF 2024): 

CLASS SYLLABUS: Students will continue in the learning of their instrument by knowing seven major scales (as per the junior all district requirements) and more advanced rhythmic patterns.  At the end of the semester will perform for the public (or virtual) to show their accomplishment. 

NO POSTING AS OF TODAY FOR THIS CLASS...     

EXTRA CREDIT: Practice schedule. 

 Week  NOT STARTED AS OF THIS DATE...

(Practice schedule was handed out to each 8th grade band student)

150 minutes or 2 and a half hours per week.  Will receive a 100 for an extra grade each week that the practice schedule is turned in....

PARENTAL PORTAL: Parents and or Guardians;  You can access your young person's grades in all classes.  If you do not know how to do this, please contact the Middle School office to set up that process.

BEGINNING BAND 2023-2024: (7th grade):

CLASS SYLLABUS: Students will try out different instruments to decide which one they would like to play.  After that we will learn the basics of note reading and playing their instrument.  At the end of the year will perform for the public (or virtual) to show their accomplishment.   

EQUIPMENT FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIED INSTRUMENTS:

Oboe and Bassoon: Jones medium soft reed (say which instrument)

Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone mouthpiece: Plastic beginning Mouthpiece kit (say which instrument).  A mouthpiece kit comes with mouthpiece, ligature, and mouthpiece cap.  Plus ask for two Rico 2 and a half reeds (say which instrument).  Saxophones will need a saxophone neck strap or a saxophone harness (usually Baritone Saxophones are the only ones that need a saxophone harness). 

French Horn mouthpiece: "any maker" (Bach, Blessing, Olds, etc.) size 11.

Baritone mouthpiece: "any maker" (Bach, Blessing, Olds, etc.) size 6 and a half AL.

Tuba mouthpiece: "any maker" (Bach, Blessing, Olds, etc.) size 24 AW.

THESE MATERIALS MENTIONED ABOVE SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO CLASS ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2023.

BEGINNING BAND BOOKS: Please bring both beginning band books (Ed Sueta book 1 and Essential Elements book 1) to band class.  Make sure your name is in the books...  PLEASE BRING MATERIALS TO CLASS STARTING MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2023.  (Ed Sueta Book 1 will be used first so make sure that you have it...)  (Essential Elements book 1 practice schedule will start being used on Monday September 18, 2023.  Will not need this book for class use till late October or early November, depending on each classes progress in Ed Sueta book 1)

BEGINNING BAND CONCERT (Classes 1A, 1B, 3A, and 3B): Monday May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm in the Gate City Middle School Gym.  Report time for Beginning Band students at 5:30pm in the Beginning Band room.  Dress: Nice clothes.  You may wear jeans (no holes), shirts (no logos across front or back).

EXTRA CREDIT: Practice schedule.  2023-2024 YEAR.  

 (Practice schedule is in the Essential Elements book 1) 

COMPLETED FOR THIS YEAR.   

150 minutes or 2 and a half hours per week.  Will receive a 100 for an extra grade each week that the practice schedule is turned in...  

INSTRUMENTAL EXAM SCHEDULE:

Individual playing exams are completed for this year.  The other exams will be class driven...  (examples: concert etiquette, posture, proper concert playing positions, etc...). 

PLEASE CHECK YOUR CLASS STREAM FOR ANY CLASSWORK UPDATES... 

PARENTAL PORTAL: Parents and or Guardians;  Grades can be accessed through Parental Portal.  If you do not know how to access your young person's grades (in all classes) through Parental Portal.  Please contact the main office in the middle school to set that process up.

UPCOMING BEGINNING BAND 2024-2025

BEGINNING BAND CAMP FOR THOSE SIGNED UP FOR 7TH GRADE BEGINNING BAND: The information and sign up forms have went out to your elementary guidance departments as of April 9, 2024.  Please sign up for one of the weeks in July 2024 if possible.  Please return the sign up to your guidance departments of your elementary school by Friday May 17, 2024.  Thank You...