WEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2021

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK at a GLANCE:

IT'S EXAM WEEK! The full bell schedule is on the band calendar for your convenience.

MONDAY, January 11:

District Honor Band audition recording session, 3:40 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, January 12:

7th period exam (no 6th period today)
District Honor Band audition recording session, 3:40 - 5:00 p.m.

(Each student auditioning will sign up for a 20-minute recording slot either Monday or Tuesday.)

WEDNESDAY, January 13:

EXAMS, periods 1 and 2

THURSDAY, January 14:

EXAMS, periods 3 and 4

FRIDAY, January 15:

EXAMS, periods 5 and 6

NEXT WEEK (January 18 - 22):

MONDAY, January 18: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

No after-school band events this week. Enjoy!

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS:

JACOB M., (aka J-Mac)

NATYRA W.

DISTRICT HONOR BAND

Recording sessions are Monday and Tuesday. Each student can claim 20 minutes for their session. We will record in the Band Room. No one else will be allowed in the band room while you are recording. Sign up for a day/time here: https://forms.gle/zCayHWrcMmn6TW2Z6.

SPRING BAND CALENDAR

The band calendar is being updated for the spring. After-school rehearsals for LGPE won't begin until later in January.

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.

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!

Each week, I recommend a piece of band music I think you will enjoy. This week is one of my favorite "modern" pieces -- in other words, music written by a living composer. The piece is called October, and it was written by American composer Eric Whitacre. Whitacre has become famous for his choral music and his online virtual choirs, but he's also written some incredible band music. Listen to the way the band draws out the unsettled feeling created by the dissonances in the music. There's also some beautiful oboe solos in this piece, along with a solo for euphonium.

NEED TO MISS AN AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSAL?

Don't forget to 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. 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!