WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8

PLAYOFFS!

THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY, November 9: Symphonic Band after school, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Details below.

THURSDAY, November 11: Marching Band, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m., outside.

SATURDAY, November 13: REPORT 9:30 a.m. - First round of GHSA State Football Playoffs. Playoff details below.

NEXT WEEK:

TUESDAY, November 16: Symphonic Band after school, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, November 18: IF WE WIN SATURDAY: Marching Band, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m., outside.

FRIDAY, November 19: Second round of GHSA State Football Playoffs (if we win Saturday)

PLAYOFFS!

Our first round playoff game is SATURDAY at Pelham High School. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. (confirmed on Monday, 11/8), so here is the plan:

9:30 a.m. Report to SCHS; load the truck, etc.
10:00 a.m. Depart SCHS
12:00 noon Picnic lunch - rest area on I-16 near Dublin, GA
Lunch is provided (Chick-fil-A)!
12:30 p.m. Roll out
2:30 p.m. Potty/snack stop - Walmart, 262 Cordele Rd, Albany, GA (bring $$)
3:00 p.m. Roll out
4:00 p.m. Arrive at Pelham High School
5:30 p.m. Kickoff
HALFTIME SHOW as normal
Bring money for the concession stand
approx. 8:30 p.m. load and depart
approx. 10:45 p.m. Snack stop - Buccee's near Warner Robins (bring $$)
11:15 p.m. Roll out
2:15 a.m. Approximate arrival time at SCHS; unload

ATTIRE for the game is red UA shirt and full uniform. Check the weather and bring school-colored hoodies/jackets as needed. We will change into uniforms when we arrive at Pelham, and we will change OUT of our uniforms before we leave.

IMPORTANT: Students who are not picked up in a timely manner will be dropped off at the Screven County Sheriff's Office.

SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSALS start TUESDAY!

If you are in a high school band class (period 2, 4, or 5 at SCHS), you are in Symphonic Band! We have after school rehearsals for our upcoming Christmas concert from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• Tuesday, November 9

• Tuesday, November 16

• Tuesday, November 30

• Monday, December 6

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, 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.

NEED TO MISS A REHEARSAL? Fill out this online form to request an excused absence: https://forms.gle/JEwJXMWoWokxG8RF6

BAND BOOSTERS

Missed last week's meeting? View the meeting notes and catch the video replay of the meeting on our Band Booster page:

https://sites.google.com/scss.screven.k12.ga.us/schsband/band-boosters

Band Booster meetings are the first TUESDAY of every month, starting at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are open to all band parents, grandparents, and other adult family members who are interested in supporting the band program. I hope you will join us. Our next meeting is January 4, 2022, at 6 p.m.

We will use the same link for every meeting.

• Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kpe-purm-mgp

• Or dial: ‪(US) +1 636-452-0194‬ PIN: ‪789 283 430‬#

LOST YOUR DOT SHEETS?

Marching season is winding down, and our competitive season may be over, but you still need dot sheets during marching band rehearsals! Now you can print your own. Click the tune you need, scroll until you find your page, and print.

AND SPEAKING OF DOT SHEETS, you'll need them for our Dot Sheet Burning Party!

IT'S BACK! Bring your dot sheets, drill charts, etc., to our annual Dot Sheet Burning Party! We will celebrate the end of marching season with a bonfire, and Mr. Carter will fire up the grill. Plus the traditional Hide and Seek! Since the football team made the playoffs, the Dot Sheet Burning Party will be moved to December 3, in Mr. Carter's back yard, 6-9 p.m.

• LISTEN TO THIS!

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

• After-school Symphonic Band rehearsals: Nov. 9, Nov, 16, Nov. 30, Dec. 6. 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

• Christmas Concert: Tuesday, December 7

• District Honor Band Auditions: Saturday, December 11 @ SEHS

• Christmas Parade: Saturday evening, December 11

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