Newsletter

WEEK OF MAY 11, 2020

COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING - WEEK 9

THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK:

DID YOU TURN IN YOUR PLAYING ASSIGNMENT?
SPRING VIRTUAL CONCERT: We will perform Adrenaline Engines. Instructions are coming soon. You will need to read them CAREFULLY so you can submit a useful recording.
OCS LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS are due TONIGHT (Monday night) at 11:59 p.m. (They are not yet past due, as previously noted here. Sorry for the confusion.)
OCS VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS will take place tomorrow (Tuesday). See Classroom for details. Questions will be posted at 9 a.m.
STAY CONNECTED via Remind, Classroom, and this page.
Check out the Band Away From Band Challenge!
I am here if you need me! Reach out via email or Remind, or the new Band phone number (see below).

NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR ALL THINGS BAND

Call or text the SCHS BAND HOTLINE any time: ( 9 1 2 ) 5 4 9 - 0 2 6 2

JOIN THE BAND WEEK

was great! Thanks to all who helped spread the word, participated in the live stream, etc. It is NOT TOO LATE for upcoming 6th graders to join the band!

Join the Band Week videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGU3joDJCCUHEfAiwJq_egEJfs_Svkgcb
More info about the SCMS Band, including an online sign-up sheet: https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=2335

SPRING CONCERT: Virtual Band!

Thank you to everyone who is participating in this! Now that you have worked through the sections of Adrenaline Engines, we're going to put it together. I will send instructions soon detailing HOW to record your part.

OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS)

will NOT meet this week. Remember to check Classroom on Tuesday for leadership interview questions and requirements. Also, be sure to complete your Leadership Application on Classroom. If there is a problem, PLEASE communicate that with me! Call/text the hotline, email, send something on Remind, or send a private comment on Classroom.

COLOR GUARD and DRUMLINE AUDITIONS

Our plan is to hold placement auditions in July, or as soon as we are allowed back on campus. Watch this space for information so you can be prepared.

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.

OR

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

STAY CONNECTED

Remind – in the Remind app, use classroom code @CarterSCHS, or text @CarterSCHS to 81010
Join the Facebook page! Search Facebook for “Screven County High School Band!”
BAND CALENDAR: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4
Mr. Carter’s email is hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us
Be sure to follow our student-run officially unofficial account on Instagram: @screvencountyband