WEEK OF APRIL 26, 2021

It's concert Week!

THOUGHT of the WEEK

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, April 26: TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, April 27:

• Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

• Jazz Band, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, April 29: Spring Showcase CONCERT! Report 6 p.m.; concert starts at 7 p.m.
(Jazz Band report at 5:40 p.m.)

FRIDAY, April 30:

• TraiLS Leadership Packets due via Google Classroom

• Jazz Combo gig Little Dipper, Report 5 p.m.; gig starts at 6 p.m.
  

NEXT WEEK (May 3-7):

MONDAY, May 3: TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, May 4: Drum Major/Captain Auditions, starting at 3:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, May 6: Year-End Parent Student Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium

SPRING SHOWCASE CONCERT

Our Spring Showcase Concert will be on Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium. Report time for students is 6 p.m. in the Band Room. We will have the same requirements as our previous concerts this year, and attendance will be limited to immediate family. The concert will be livestreamed on Gamecock TV.

JAZZ BAND - REPORT TIME IS 5:40 p.m.

JAZZ COMBO GIG

Our Jazz Combo is performing at the Little Dipper Coffee and Ice Cream shop on Friday, April 30, starting at 6 p.m. Jazz Band members, meet at SCHS at 5 p.m.

MARCHING BAND SPRING TRAINING

Our "Spring Training" will be a little different this year. Instead of "Rookie Spring Training," we are doing May marching band rehearsals for everyone. SCGMB ("Screven County Gamecock Marching Band") Spring Training will be on May 11, 13, 18, and 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) after school until 5:00 p.m.

GRADUATION

Our graduation ceremony is Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m. in the stadium. As of right now, the band will perform, as we traditionally do. This is one of the most important performances of the year, and we need everyone in attendance. (Failure to attend may result in you being removed from the band next year.)

MASKS and SCREENING

DURING BAND CLASS: Masks are required as you enter the band area, while you are in the instrument storage room (lockers), and at the start of band class. Go directly to your assigned seat in class. Obviously, you will need to remove your mask in order to play (except percussion). Put your mask back on if another section is working. Masks must be put on when we pack up at the end of class.

AFTER SCHOOL: Just like during band camp, masks should be worn at the start of rehearsal, during transitions, and at dismissal. Now that we are starting our regular after-school routine, we will not be doing screening/temperature checks before practice. Please stay home if you are sick. Please go home if you get sick during the school day.

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 UP

• April 27: Symphonic Band after-school rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

• April 29: Spring Showcase Concert, 7 p.m.

• April 30: Jazz Band gig at Little Dipper, 7 p.m.

• May 6: Year-End Parent/Student Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

• May 11, 13, 18, 20: Marching Band Spring Training, 3:45 - 5 p.m.

STAY CONNECTED

• BAND HOTLINE (call or text): (229) 549-0262

• Remind – Use the Remind app, or text the code to 81010:
  - Marching Band: @gamecockmb
  - Concert Band: @scrband

• 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