WEEK OF MAY 10, 2021

THOUGHT of the WEEK

THIS WEEK:

• MONDAY, May 10: Anyone want to help paint the practice field after school?

• TUESDAY, May 11: Marching Band Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m., outside (practice field)

• THURSDAY, May 13:

  • All school-owned instruments need to be on campus from now until Graduation.

  • Marching Band Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m., outside (practice field)
    

NEXT WEEK (May 17-21):

TUESDAY, May 18: Marching Band Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m., outside (practice field)

THURSDAY, May 20: Marching Band Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m., outside (practice field)

FRIDAY, May 21:

• $20 Marching Band fee deposit due to guarantee your spot in next year's show

• Last day of school if you are passing all of your classes and on track to graduate

MARCHING BAND SPRING TRAINING

Our "Spring Training" will be a little different this year. Instead of "Rookie Spring Training," we are doing May marching band rehearsals for EVERYONE. SCGMB ("Screven County Gamecock Marching Band") Spring Training will be on May 11, 13, 18, and 20 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) after school until 5:00 p.m.

NOTE: Masks are no longer required outdoors according to school policy (which follows CDC guidelines). Therefore, masks will not be required once we get outside. Students should bring a mask in case we need to move indoors.

WHAT TO WEAR FOR SPRING TRAINING: A comfortable t-shirt, shorts, sunglasses, and ATHLETIC SHOES. (Sorry, gang, but crocs are not athletic shoes. No crocs or sandals for marching band, please.) Many students choose to wear a ballcap or visor to keep the sun out of their eyes. Sunglasses are also a great idea.

SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS

If you have a school-owned instrument at home, please plan to bring it back to school on or before THURSDAY, MAY 13. ALL instruments must be brought to campus - no exceptions. You can check out a school-owned instrument for the summer after graduation on May 28.

GRADUATION

Our graduation ceremony is Friday, May 28, at 8 p.m. in the stadium. The band will perform ceremonial music, including the National Anthem and the Alma Mater. This is one of the most important performances of the year, and we need everyone in attendance. (Failure to attend may result in you being removed from the band next year.)

REPORT TIME: 6 p.m. in the Band Room.

WHAT TO WEAR: Gentlemen should wear a button-down shirt with a collar, slacks, dress socks, and dress shoes. A tie is suggested, but not required. Ladies should dress nicely: wear something you would wear if your male companion was wearing a nice shirt and slacks, keeping in mind that your skirt, dress, or shorts need to go past your knee while you are seated.

SPRING SHOWCASE CONCERT

Great job at our Spring Showcase Concert! The concert is available online in two places:

Livestream replay - https://youtu.be/b2JJ2-YGFnQ?t=573 - includes more closeups

Edited version - https://youtu.be/qaQu64-gTeY - shorter video with a little less "down time" between pieces

LISTEN TO THIS - The Frozen Cathedral by John Mackey

John Mackey is one of my favorite living composers for band. His pieces are full of emotion and energy. I really love the way he uses and embraces dissonances. Mackey wrote The Frozen Cathedral was in 2012 to honor the memory of J.P. Locke, son of John Locke, who recently retired as Director of Bands at UNC-Greensboro. Read more about John Mackey and The Frozen Cathedral here.

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: Masks are no longer required for outdoor events and activities. Therefore, masks are not required at "spring training" as long as we are outdoors. Students should bring a mask in case we need to move indoors.

SUMMER STUFF for marching band:

July 6-10: Percussion and Color Guard, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

July 12-13: Marching Band Leadership, 8:15 a.m. - noon

BAND CAMP at SCHS

July 14-17 (Wed. thru Sat.), 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

July 19 and 20 (Mon, Tues), 8:15 a.m. – 8:15 p.m.

July 21 (Wed.), 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

July 22 and 27, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FAMILY and FRIENDS PREVIEW SHOW

Thursday, July 29

Students report at 6:00 p.m.

Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.

MONEY STUFF (marching band only):

$90 Marching Band fee – includes show shirt

IF NEEDED:

Red UnderArmour band shirt: $25

Marching shoes: $38

OPTIONAL:

Hoodie: $45
(We are adding grey and black hoodies this year!)

We are asking for a $20 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot in the show. DUE May 21, 2021, payable to SCHS.

If money is an issue, PLEASE LET US KNOW! We will work with you!

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

• May 11, 13, 18, 20: Marching Band Spring Training, 3:45 - 5 p.m.

• May 21: $20 Marching Band Fee deposit due, payable to SCHS.

• May 28: Graduation Ceremony, report 6 p.m. (Band Room)

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