MARCH 14, 2022

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:

THIS WEEK:

THURSDAY, March 17: Jazz Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, March 21: Advisement meetings, Day 1. Details below.

TUESDAY, March 22: TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, March 23: Advisement meetings, Day 2. Details below.

THURSDAY, March 24: Jazz Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

LGPE in the rearview

Although we didn't love the ratings from Wednesday, I think we learned a lot -- I know I did! (I always do.) Keep doing great things as we shift our focus towards our spring concert, graduation, and next season.

Advisement meetings

You should have received a letter in the mail regarding your advisement meeting. Students, I know you met with your advisor on Thursday afternoon, but a parent has to sign off before you can be scheduled.

All band students are scheduled for Intermediate Band for next year. This is because we are adjusting the name of the courses offered to better line up with the curriculum guide given to us by the Georgia Department of Education.

Not planning to be in band next year? Let's talk about it. Come see me before or after school sometime before your advisement meeting.

TraiLS - Training for Leadership through Service

As always, be sure to check the calendar for TraiLS meetings. Originally we had a meeting scheduled this week, but I had to reschedule it due to a personal conflict that could not be avoided: oral surgery. I added the new meeting to the calendar for next week.

Jazz Band this week

If you were not at our first jazz band rehearsal, you have to pass the jazz listening test before you can join us. You can either come by after school on Wednesday, or come immediately after school Thursday. (Please let me know ahead of time.) Listen and know these six jazz standards: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGU3joDJCCUFRdn6OvEN_520A45ZwUdon

Have you considered a summer camp for band?

I want to encourage you to consider spending a week with other student musicians at a summer band camp. You'll spend a week playing great music, making new friends, and plenty of other fun activities, too! Two great camps happen right here in Georgia:

• Encore! Summer Band Camp is June 19-23 at Georgia State College and University in Milledgeville, GA. For more info: https://encorebandcamp.com/

• The University of Georgia School of Music hosts a music camp AND a marching band leadership camp. Both are in June and take place on their campus in Athens. For more info: https://music.uga.edu/summer-music-camps

LIVESTOCK PARADE - Mark your calendar

for April 2nd. More details to come.

COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2022 SCGMB Color Guard will be held after school on April 12-15. The first three days are for learning about the activity and learning the audition material; the actual audition is on Friday, April 15. Watch this space for more details soon!

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

• Livestock Parade - April 2 (?)

• Color Guard Auditions - April 12-15, details TBA

• Spring Showcase Concert - April 28

• SCGMB Spring Training 2022 - May 10, 12, 17, and 19 (after school)

• Graduation - May 20. All band members are expected to perform.

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