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SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
OUR SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
OUR SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:
MONDAY, September 2
NO REHEARSALS - Enjoy your holiday!
TUESDAY, September 3
FULL BAND, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m., Outdoor rehearsal + Cookie Dough Phone Blitz
THURSDAY, September 5
FULL BAND, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m., Outdoor rehearsal
FRIDAY, September 6
Bye week for football; nothing after school
COOKIE DOUGH PHONE BLITZ!
COOKIE DOUGH PHONE BLITZ!
We are trying something new for a new fundraiser. Bring a list of phone numbers to rehearsal on Tuesday. We will divide into teams and spend part of our rehearsal time calling people on your list to ask if they will support the band and purchase a tub or two of delicious cookie dough. The team with the most sales gets a pizza party OR breakfast party, so bring as many phone numbers as you can!
BAND BOOSTERS this week - Come hungry!
BAND BOOSTERS this week - Come hungry!
Our next Band Booster meeting is Tuesday, September 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Room. We will be sampling our upcoming fundraiser product, Butter Braids, and electing new officers. Hope to see you there!
DISTRICT HONOR BAND AUDITIONS
DISTRICT HONOR BAND AUDITIONS
are coming up in December. If you want to audition, the $5 fee is due September 17. (If you want to audition for All-State, see Mr. Carter for more information.)
AFTER SCHOOL - REHEARSAL DAYS
AFTER SCHOOL - REHEARSAL DAYS
When you stay after school for rehearsals, please stay out of the bus pickup area until 3:30. As soon as the bell rings at the end of 7th period, make your way to the Band Room.
AFTER SCHOOL - GAME DAYS
AFTER SCHOOL - GAME DAYS
Students are welcome to stay in the Band Room between 3:15 (the end of school) and report time. On game days, you must either leave campus or come directly to the Band Room after school. Students who stay must remain in the Band Room area. SCHS Administration will send students home if they are wandering around the main school building on Friday afternoons.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER PICTURES!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER PICTURES!
If you did not order pictures last month, it's not too late! The photographer only charges us for the large annual "composite" photo (like the ones hanging all around the band room) if we don't have enough photo orders. Right now we don't have enough, so please consider supporting this by ordering pictures. Visit http://pdiportraits.com to order online.
MARCHING BAND COMPETITIONS
MARCHING BAND COMPETITIONS
September 28 at Southeast Bulloch (tentative)
October 19 at South Effingham
October 26 at Warner Robins - DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE ACT ON THIS DATE!
Should I do marching band in college?
Only if you want to have a lot of fun and get paid to go on awesome trips for free! Take a look at Shay, our band captain last year. Here she is performing with Southern Pride in Baton Rouge, Louisiana! The band spent time sightseeing in New Orleans before heading to LSU for the game.
WE ARE USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM for Marching Band this year!
WE ARE USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM for Marching Band this year!
STUDENTS: JOIN THE MARCHING BAND GOOGLE CLASSROOM PAGE if you haven’t already! Be sure you are logged in to your Screven email/google account. The join code is hg47y6. (Be sure all the letters are lower-case.) This is the first place you should look if you realize you have lost your music!
2019 MARCHING BAND FEES
2019 MARCHING BAND FEES
are now past due. See Mr. Carter if you are not sure how much you owe or if you need to make arrangements. Students with unpaid fees by the end of this week will be added to the school debt list.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (and answers!):
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (and answers!):
Q: Can I wear Crocs for marching band outdoor rehearsals after school?
A: NO. Marching Band is an athletic activity, and Crocs are not appropriate, even in "action mode." (It is impossible to roll step correctly while wearing Crocs or any other type of sandal.)
Q: Can I wear blue jeans for marching band outdoor rehearsals after school?
A: NO. Marching Band is an athletic activity, and blue jeans are not appropriate wear.
Q: What SHOULD I wear for marching band?
A: A comfortable t-shirt/top, shorts, and athletic shoes with socks. Shoulders and belly buttons must be covered. You’ll be most comfortable with a hat and sunglasses.
Q: What do I need to bring to marching band rehearsal?
A: Always have your dot sheet (in a plastic sleeve, with a lanyard around your neck), a pencil, and your instrument/equipment. Most people like to bring WATER, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Q: What do I do if I need to miss a rehearsal?
A: Contact Mr. Carter. The best way to do that is by email at hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us. (Guard members may contact Mr. von Waldner instead.) Do NOT ask another student to tell us.
Q: What is our rehearsal schedule? Is the band playing at the football game? What time do I need to be at school? Etc. etc.?
A: All of this (and much, much more!) can be found on the band's Google Calendar. Scroll up to see the calendar; scroll down to find out how you can link it to your own Google stuff.
Q: Do you have an extra copy of the Performer Contract?
A: Of course! Click here: 2019 SCHS Band Performer Contract
BAND CALENDAR
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
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
September 3: Band Booster meeting, 6:30 p.m.
September 17: District Honor Band $5 audition fee due
September 28: Marching Band at Band Blast, SE Bulloch (tentative)
October 5-13: Fall Break (no school, no marching band)
October 19: Marching Band competition at South Effingham
October 26: Marching Band competition at Warner Robins. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THE ACT ON THIS DATE!!!!!
STAY CONNECTED
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
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