JANUARY 31, 2022

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, January 31: TraiLS (Leadership Training) special project, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Any student interested in being a leader in our band program next year should plan to attend.

TUESDAY, February 1: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, February 3: First day of District Honor Band (after school)

NEXT WEEK:

TUESDAY, February 8: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, February 10: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Coming in February/March:

THURSDAY, February 24: pre-LGPE Concert - details TBA

LGPE is probably on March 9, but could be March 10. Stay tuned.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS:

Ana D. - Feb. 4

Semaiah R. - Feb. 7

TraiLS - Training for Leadership through Service

TraiLS is our leadership training program. Any student interested in serving in a leadership position for next year's band season should attend our TraiLS sessions. The first session is Monday, 3:30 - 5:00. We have a special and important service project to work on: helping to prepare the music for District Honor Band.

If you cannot attend on Monday but want to serve as a leader next year, that's OK! Just let Mr. Carter know, and be sure to check in later this week with someone who was able to attend.

Be sure to check the band calendar for future meetings.

AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSALS begin this week!

Tuesday is our first after-school rehearsal as we prepare for LGPE in March!

After-school rehearsals are a grade. You must participate fully, have your pencil, your instrument, and your music in order to receive full credit.

Unexcused absences count as a zero in the grade book.

You may miss up to half of the rehearsal time with an excused absence (such as sports, doctor appointments, illness, etc.). Once you miss more than half of the after-school rehearsal time, you will not be allowed to perform on the concert, which will have a negative impact on your grade. NOTE: Quarantines due to COVID-19 do not count, but you still need to notify Mr. Carter using the form below.

Need to miss a rehearsal? Use the form to request an excused absence:
https://forms.gle/XKgPTuTxpqrj3cqPA

LISTEN TO THIS!

"LISTEN TO THIS" is a weekly feature in our newsletter where I challenge each member of the band to listen to some great band music. This week's selection is by Vaclav Nehlybel, a composer who is known for his unique harmonies and driving, complex rhythms. This is the first movement of his piece, Trittico, as performed by the U. S. Army Band.

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.

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

After-school Symphonic Band rehearsals: Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 10, Mar. 1, Mar. 3, Mar. 8
Pre-LGPE Concert: Thursday, February 24
LGPE: March 9 OR 10 - details TBA

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 official Instagram: @screvencountyband

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