WEEK OF MAY 24, 2021

THIS WEEK:

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.

• Need a school-owned instrument over the summer? You can check one out after the graduation ceremony.

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.

AFTER THE CEREMONY: The ceremony usually lasts about an hour, then students need to help bring chairs and equipment back to the band room.

PICK UP YOUR STUDENT in front of the auditorium. Traffic will be a mess, so please be patient.

USING A SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT?

That means you need to check it out for the summer so you can PRACTICE! You can do so after the graduation ceremony on Friday.

MARCHING BAND FEE DEPOSIT $20

If you have not yet paid your marching band fee deposit for the 2021 season, it is PAST DUE! Your $20 deposit reserves your spot in the show. If you want to march but can't make the deposit yet, please communicate that with Mr. Carter.

MARCHING BAND MUSIC

All marching band members need to be able to play the Alma Mater and the Fight Song by the time band camp starts in July. Click on your instrument folder below to find PDFs of your music.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NciTBc-Z3svaBnkmkIQtOAv9c729AsFO?usp=sharing

LISTEN TO THIS - Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka

Maslanka is a favorite composer of both Ms. O and Mr. Carter. This is his most well-known and epic piece. It's long, but hey, you have the whole summer! Find some time to listen and enjoy the whole thing. It's worth it, we promise! (Yes, it does call for full band, plus piano, plus harp, plus PIPE ORGAN!)

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

STAY CONNECTED

• BAND HOTLINE (call or text): (912) 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