WEEK OF MARCH 1, 2021

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

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THIS WEEK at a GLANCE:

MONDAY, March 1: TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, March 2:

Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Band Booster meeting (details below), 6:15 p.m. via Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/tht-mfrn-cfx

THURSDAY, March 4:

Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Jazz Band orientation meeting (details below), 5:05 - 5:20 p.m.

NEXT WEEK (March 8-12) - LGPE WEEK!:

MONDAY, March 8: TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, March 9: Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, March 11: Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, March 12: SCHS Band performs at GMEA District 1 LGPE. Details coming soon.

MARCH BIRTHDAYS:

Only one band birthday in March!

DEVIN G. - March 2

AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSALS THIS WEEK

We have TWO rehearsals after school this week - Tuesday and Thursday. If you cannot attend one or both, complete the online form at least one day in advance. https://forms.gle/VxUQNuSr2PU2ajTM9

PARENT/BOOSTER MEETING

We will have a parent/booster meeting next week to discuss options and make a plan for our spring awards night. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 2 at 6:15 p.m. via Google Meet.

There are THREE ways to join in:

On your computer, go to https://meet.google.com/tht-mfrn-cfx. There is no special software to download.
Download the Google Meet app on your phone or tablet, then use the Meet code tht-mfrn-cfx
Dial 573-539-0801‬ and use the PIN: ‪655 212 140‬#. This method will be audio only; you will not be able to see anything in the Meet call.

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. It's not too late! Our next meeting is Monday, March 1.

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.

JAZZ BAND!

Students who are interested in joining the Jazz Band should plan to stay after Symphonic Band practice for about 20 extra minutes on Thursday for a quick orientation session. This will help me to prepare for our first rehearsal. Jazz Band is open to anyone who is interested, regardless of instrument or experience. Scared of improv? Don't worry about it! Come anyway!

LGPE Details!

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.

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!

On February 18, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover landed on the surface of Mars. You can check out some of the stunning images it is sending back to earth at https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/. Meanwhile, enjoy Gustav Holst's famous music inspired by the red planet. Mars, Bringer of War is part of Holst's "The Planets" suite, Opus 32. If you know this famous theme, you'll love this performance of it by the President's Own Marine Band. If you don't know the theme, then please listen and learn!

https://youtu.be/YI1-9pD7RCI

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!