WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

THOUGHT of the WEEK

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THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, SEPT. 8:

Trumpet and Low Brass/Sousas SECTIONALS, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Percussion (indoors), 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 9:

COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS DUE with payment
Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 11: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, SEPT. 15:

Percussion (indoors), 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 16: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 18: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 19: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 6:00 p.m.

(NOTE: The band will not travel to the game @ MCA, because we would not get to perform at halftime due to MCA's Homecoming, and it is over 2 hours away via school bus.)

Want to add the BAND CALENDAR to the calendar on your phone?
Just click the "Add to Google Calendar" link at the bottom of the calendar.

AUDITION FEES DUE September 25th

Interested in repping your SCHS Band at District Honor Band or even All-State? Audition fees are due no later than THURDSAY, SEPTEMBER 25th:

District Honor Band: $8.00
All-State Band (includes District): $33.00

The audition is Saturday, December 13th at South Effingham HS.

BAND FEES = DEBT LIST

Students who still owe money towards band fees (including the new UA member shirts) were put on the school debt list last week. If you are on the debt list, you cannot partcipate in club day, among other things. Seniors who are still on the debt list cannot participate in graduation until all debts are paid. Remember you can pay all debts online now - scroll down for details.

COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS (and MONEY!) due TUESDAY

Bring your completed PAID orders on Tuesday, September 9th.

A few things to check before you turn in your order:

Cancel any upaid orders, and cross them out clearly on your order sheet. Do not include canceled orders in your totals.
Mark orders that were paid online so that they can be easily confirmed (or canceled).
Add up all of your orders at the bottom of the order sheet
Add up all of the money you collected, and include the total amount at the bottom of the order sheet.

BE READY FOR AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSALS

Remember, denim is not allowed at rehearsal, and you must have the right shoes. Make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day so you will be ready for the heat after school.

Also, let's talk SHOES. Hey Dudes are TERRIBLE for rehearsal! Do not wear them! You need a shoe that supports and moves with you, and Hey Dudes are NOT that.

MARCHING BAND COMPETITIONS

We will compete twice this season:

Saturday, September 27th: "Band Blast" at Southeast Bulloch HS.
Saturday, October 25th: East Georgia Marching Band Championships at Statesboro HS.

Competition days are an all-day affair, so please plan accordingly.

WE CAN NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ONLINE!

You can pay ANY SCHS Band fee online with your debit or credit card using this link:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/GG052-VAR4

If you ordered supplies but did not pay for them yet, please get that taken care of soon!

Need help? Click here for detailed instructions on how to pay online.

LETTER JACKET ORDERS - October 7

If you earned a varsity letter last year (or earlier), you can order a letter jacket! Bring your varsity letter and an order form before school on Tuesday, Oct. 7th. The sales rep will be outside the lunch room before school. OR, you can order online: https://www.neffco.com/neffjacketshop
The Screven County password is 073618.

letter jacket order Screven County Band.pdf

HOW DO I CONTACT MR. CARTER?

Call or text the Band Hotline: (912) 549-0262.
Email: hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us

Ways to NOT attempt to contact Mr. Carter: FB or Insta DM, tell a friend*, smoke signals, tell Ms. O, text someone else who lives at my house, carrier pigeon, ESP. Just text the hotline.

*The words, "Tell Mr. Carter" should never be the first words in a text to your friend. Just text the hotline.

LISTEN TO THIS!

"LISTEN TO THIS" is a regular feature in our newsletter where I challenge each member of the band to listen to some great music. Last week we heard a piece orginally written for band. This week's piece was originally written for symphony orchestra, but was transcribed/rewritten for band by the composer. The band version is just as popular today as the original. Enjoy the USMC "President's Own" playing "Jupiter" from the symphonic suite The Planets by English composer Gustav Holst.

SEPTEMBER SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Janasia H. (clarinet) - Sept. 8

Azaria R. (alto sax) - Sept. 14

MacKenzie P. (tuba) - Sept. 21

Eddrick C. (trumpet) - Sept. 27

Logan H. (baritone) - Sept. 30

Sa'Miah C. (guard, flute) - Sept. 30

*If your birthday is this month and your name isn't here, it's because I don't have your birthday on my list. Send it to me and I'll add you to the list!

BAND CALENDAR

Have you found the online band calendar yet? You can view it on your computer, sync it to your phone or tablet, or even print it!

Step 1: Get on your computer, then click here: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4 OR scroll up to the calendar above.

Step 2: Click the +Google Calendar icon in the bottom-right corner. You will have to create a Google account if you don’t already have one.

If you use iCal on your iPhone or other Apple device, use this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/scss.screven.k12.ga.us_vjbgemi8c4dkkuovhf85se1s50%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

COMING UP

Band Blast @ SEB: Saturday, September 27 (all day)
East Georgia Marching Championships @ Statesboro HS: October 25 (all day)

STAY CONNECTED

BAND HOTLINE (call or text): (912) 549-0262
Remind – Use the Remind app, or text the code to 81010:

- Marching Band: @gamecockmb

BAND CALENDAR: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4
Mr. Carter’s email is hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us
Be sure to follow our official Instagram: @screvencountyband

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