WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2021

THIS WEEK at a GLANCE:

MONDAY, February 15: NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)

TUESDAY, February 16: Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m. SPECIAL GUEST (virtually): Composer Frank McKinney (rescheduled from last week)

FRIDAY, February 19: TraiLS (formerly known as OCS), 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. This is for students interested in leadership opportunities within the band program. See below for details.

NEXT WEEK (February 22-26):

MONDAY, February 22: TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, February 23: Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, February 25: Pre-LGPE Concerts in our auditorium. SCHS Band members call time is 6:20 p.m. in the Band Room; concert at 7 p.m.

AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL THIS WEEK

We have a special guest attending our after-school rehearsal this week. (We rescheduled him to9 come this week since so many had to miss last week's rehearsal.) Composer and educator Frank McKinney, who wrote Sailors' Delight, will join us virtually. Please make every effort to be in rehearsal. If you have an athletic conflict, see if you can come to band first this week.

NEED TO MISS AN AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSAL?

Just like last year, we have an online form you should use when you need to miss a rehearsal leading up to LGPE. This form must be completed at least one day in advance. (Usually, that means Monday.) Here's the link: https://forms.gle/VxUQNuSr2PU2ajTM9

TraiLS LEADERSHIP TRAINING

TraiLS (formerly known as OCS) stands for Training for Leadership Service. If you are interested in a leadership opportunity in next year's band program, you need to be a part of TraiLS. TraiLS is an integral part of the leadership audition and selection process. The first TraiLS meeting is Friday, Feb. 19, and our second meeting is Monday, Feb. 22. This is in preparation for our first set of service projects, which are centered around next week's Pre-LGPE Concerts.

Check the calendar for future TraiLS meetings. If you cannot attend a meeting, you are responsible for two things:

1) Let Mr. Carter know that you cannot attend.

2) Get with someone who attended the meeting to see what you missed.

PRE-FEST CONCERT FEB. 25

Our annual Pre-Fest Concert will be Thursday, February 25 in our auditorium. We will follow the same audience protocols as the Christmas concert.

QUARANTINED?

We have a few band students quarantined some of this week due to contact tracing. If that's you, be sure to check Google Classroom on Monday afternoon for your assignments.

SPRING BAND CALENDAR

The band calendar is being updated for the spring. The best way to stay up-to-date is to read the newsletter each week, and to check the calendar regularly.

HOW TO ALWAYS HAVE THE BAND CALENDAR AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:

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

LISTEN TO THIS!

In honor of Black History Month, this week's Listen to This features important contributions to music by African-American composers and performers. Chris Crenshaw is one of the premiere jazz trombone players of our time -- and he's from Georgia! (He went to high school just up the road at Thomson High School, then went to college at Valdosta State.) Here, Crenshaw is featured as a member of the Georgia Horns, a jazz quintet made up of Georgia musicians. The link is for an entire concert, but take a listen to the first number, which was written by legendary American jazz composer and performer Chick Corea, who passed away unexpectedly this week.

NEED TO MISS AN AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSAL?

STEP 1: Fill out the online form: https://forms.gle/VxUQNuSr2PU2ajTM9

STEP 2: If you need to miss for school sports or activities and you completed Step 1, then there is no Step 2. For other reasons, let Mr. Carter know! The best way is to text the Band Hotline: (912) 549-0262. You can also email Mr. Carter at hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us, or send a message via Remind.

REMEMBER: It is NOT good enough to tell a friend, "Hey, I won't be there because of ____." You need to TELL MR. CARTER DIRECTLY.

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

• TUESDAYS in February: after-school LGPE rehearsals

• February 19: TraiLS (formerly known as OCS), 3:30 - 4:30

• February 25: Pre-LGPE Concert, 7:00 p.m.

• March 2: Band Booster meeting, 6:15 p.m. via Google Meet

• March 12: LGPE (during the school day) - details TBA

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

• May 4: Band Awards Night

• 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