WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2021

LGPE WEEK!

THIS WEEK at a GLANCE:

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 below.

NEXT WEEK (March 15-19) - LGPE WEEK!:

MONDAY, March 15: TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, March 16: Jazz Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

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

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 8.

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.

LGPE DETAILS

Students should bring $5 TOMORROW for lunch, or plan to eat a sack lunch provided by the school lunchroom.

Attire is all black, long black, just like every other concert performance.

If you have not yet signed up for a bus, please do so now: https://forms.gle/SyRnZSNNX3ikFJ3r5

Permission slips went home Friday. Please return them ASAP.

JAZZ BAND!

If you missed Thursday's Jazz Band orientation meeting, you can still join. See Mr. Carter for details SOON. There is a short, really easy test you have to take, so you need to get the info about that as soon as possible.

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!

https://youtu.be/OS86LsWYzG0

https://youtu.be/AqBDjtcB5Gg

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

• 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