WEEK OF APRIL 10, 2023

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, April 10:  First day of Guard Audition Clinic, 3:30 - 5:30 at the Rec Department Gym

TUESDAY, April 11:  

• Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

• Guard Audition Clinic, 3:30 - 5:30 at the Rec Department Gym

WEDNESDAY, April 12:  

• Guard Audition Clinic, 3:30 - 5:30 at the Rec Department Gym

• SCGMB Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, April 13:  Guard Auditions begin at 3:30 at the Rec Department Gym

FRIDAY, April 14:  TraiLS, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
  

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, April 17:  TraiLS, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, April 18:  Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, April 19:  SCGMB Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, April 20:  Library Packing help, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, April 21:  Library Packing help, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

YOUR SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR

If band is not on your schedule and it needs to be, please see Mr. Carter ASAP!  And don't forget about JAZZ BAND!  We need some great band people to join the jazz band next year.

SOLO and ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

If you signed up for a solo but did not pay, you can pay your $6 in the front office.

If you signed up for a solo or ensemble but will not be participating, you owe the band $6.  Bring your money to Mr. Carter.

If you have chosen and you need a copy of the accompaniment, please remind me this week.  And either way, GO PRACTICE!  The event is April 29 at Islands HS in Savannah.  Most Screven County students will perform in the early afternoon.

SPRING CONCERT REHEARSALS

Please check the calendar for our rehearsal schedule leading up to the Spring Showcase Concert (April 27).  Our first rehearsal is Tuesday, April 11, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  That's THIS WEEK!

If you need to miss rehearsal:  https://forms.gle/7X39f52Rh1Zsr3cP7 

DRUMLINE AUDITIONS

Auditions for 2023-2024 Drumline/percussion section will be after school, May 8-11 in the Band Room.  Anyone who is currently a percussionist in band and is an upcoming 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grader is guaranteed a spot on the drumline; the auditions simply help us place you in the right spot where you and the line will be most successful.  Upcoming 8th graders and anyone not currently a percussionist can audition, but you may or may not be offered a spot on the line.  

Auditions are from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. each day.

SCGMB SPRING TRAINING

ALL STUDENTS planning to be a part of the Screven County Gamecock Marching Band for 2023 should plan to participate in Spring Training.  We have three days of Spring Training this year:  May 9, 11, and 16.  Each day is 3:45 until 5:00 p.m.  Attending Spring Training does not commit you to the marching band, but we do need a commitment one way or the other on May 16th.

AWARDS NIGHT - MAY 9

Awards Night  is tentatively set for May 9 starting at 6:30 p.m.  in the Auditorium. 

GRADUATION - MAY 19

All Symphonic Band members will perform at Graduation on May 19.  Report time is 6:00 p.m.

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

• April 10-13:  Color Guard Auditions

• April 11, 18, 24, and 25:  Spring Showcase rehearsals after school

• April 27:  Spring Showcase Concert

• April 29:  Solo and Ensemble Festival at Islands HS

• May 3/4:  Tentative dates for 2023-24 Drum Major and Captain Interviews/Auditions

• May 8-11:  2023 Drumline Audition Week, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

• May 9, 11, 16:  SCGMB 2023 Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

• May 9:  Awards Night, 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium

• May 19:  Graduation -- all 9th-11th grade 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
- Symphonic Band:  @schsband-2  OR 
                                          @schsband-5  OR 
                                          @schsperc-4

- Jazz Band:  @scjazz22

• 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