Newsletter

WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2021

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

This week's quote comes from Amanda Gorman's poem, The Hill We Climb, which she read at President Biden's inauguration last week. If you didn't see it: https://youtu.be/LZ055ilIiN4

THIS WEEK at a GLANCE:

No after-school band events this week. Enjoy!

NEXT WEEK (February 1-5):

TUESDAY, February 2: Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS:

JACOB M., (aka J-Mac)

NATYRA W.

QUARANTINED?

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

AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSALS RESUME FEB. 2

Our first after-school rehearsal in preparation for LGPE is Tuesday, February 2nd, 3:30 - 5 p.m in the Band Room. Check the band calendar for future rehearsals.

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.

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!

American composer John Adams wrote Short Ride in a Fast Machine for symphony orchestra, and later wrote a band version. He explained his title, asking, “You know how it is when someone asks you to ride in a terrific sports car, and then you wish you hadn’t?” He further explained: “The image that I had while composing this piece was a ride that I once took in a sports car. A relative of mine had bought a Ferrari, and he asked me late one night to take a ride in it and we went out onto the highway….it was an absolutely terrifying experience to be in a car driven by somebody who wasn’t really a skilled driver.” Enjoy this performance by the U. S. Army's West Point Band.

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!

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 25: Pre-LGPE Concert, 7:00 p.m.
March 2: Band Booster meeting, 6:15 p.m. via Google Meets
March 11 OR 12: LGPE - 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

Previous editions of the 2020-2021 Take Note e-newsletter are available here: