WEEK OF MAY 17, 2021

THOUGHT of the WEEK

THIS WEEK:

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
  

NEXT WEEK (May 24-28):

MONDAY, May 24: First day of "extra days" or summer school for students who are failing a class or are not on track to graduate on time.

FRIDAY, May 28: GRADUATION

• Report 6 p.m. See details below.

MARCHING BAND SPRING TRAINING

We had a great first week of Spring Training, and we're looking forward to seeing everyone after school on Tuesday and Thursday this week., 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

HEY VETERANS - Bring your red water jug!

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.

THAT MEANS:

• No blue jeans

• No crocs or sandals

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.

SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS

If you have a school-owned instrument at home, it is PAST DUE. Please bring it immediately, or you will have a large debt placed on the debt list.

BAND LOCKERS

PLEASE clean out your band locker this week! If I have to clean it out, I will add a $10 locker cleaning fee to the debt list.

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.

LISTEN TO THIS - Symphonic Dance No. 3 "Fiesta" by Clifton Williams

Fiesta was originally one of Clifton Williams' five Symphonic Dances, commissioned by the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 1964. In the original suite, each of the five dances represented the spirit of a different time and place relative to the background of San Antonio, Texas. Fiesta is an evocation of the excitement and color of the city's numerous Mexican celebrations. Read more here.

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 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