WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2023

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, January 30:  BAND BUDDIES at SCMS, after school until 4:30 p.m. (details below)

TUESDAY, January 31:  Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, February  1:  SCGMB Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, February 2:  Leave after 5th period for District Honor Band

FRIDAY, February 3:  District Honor Band

SATURDAY, February 4:  District Honor Band

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, February 6:  

• • Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. (moved from Tues.)

  • Chaperone Club, 5:15 p.m. 

TUESDAY, February 7:  TRIP DONATION CARDS and $$ DUE

WEDNESDAY, February  8:  SCGMB Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, February 9:  Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, February 10:  District Jazz Honor Band - details to come

BAND BUDDIES ON MONDAY!

"Band Buddies" is an opportunity for SCHS Band members to meet and encourage the members of the SCMS Band.  The SCMS Band members are the future of the SCHS Band, so it's important that we encourage them and help them.  

NOTE:  You must get yourself to SCMS after school.  We do not have a way to get you over there.

If you are able to participate in Band Buddies on Monday, Jan. 30, sign up here:  https://forms.gle/M7AfB5u7vcFjEmoY9

SYMPHONIC BAND LGPE REHEARSALS

It is really important for everyone to be at after-school rehearsals.  This is the only time we hear what the whole band sounds like.  It's the only time we hear all of the parts together.  Please do your very best to be at rehearsal.

IMPORTANT:  If you need to miss rehearsal, you must complete the absence form:  https://forms.gle/jmRrSAH3uVFkKdWx8
This form must be completed the day before the rehearsal.  Otherwise, your absence will automatically be unexcused.

If you will be absent from (or late to) Tuesday's rehearsal, you must complete the absence request form on or before MONDAY. 

LOOKING AHEAD:  Next week's Tuesday rehearsal has been moved to MONDAY after school.

CHAPERONE CLUB - WE NEED YOU!

PARENTS:  We need chaperones for upcoming band trips to Statesboro and Savannah for concert performances.  For more information, please plan to attend our Chaperone Club meeting on Monday, February 6, at 5:15 p.m. (right after SCHS Symphonic Band rehearsal).

FLORIDA TRIP, March 24-25

The first trip payment is now PAST DUE.

If you want to go on the trip, you need to sign up online.  Do this today even if you aren't able to make the first payment yet. 
To sign up for the trip, visit https://tourstore.kellytours.com/
Our tour number is 16871.  For detailed instructions, see the last page of the trip flyer (below).

Payment information is included on the trip flyer that was sent home just before the Christmas break.   You can view the flyer below, or students can pick up a paper copy in the Band Room.

PARENTS WHO WANT TO CHAPERONE:  Parents must also sign up online.  All parents who travel with us must serve as chaperones.  Chaperones MUST have a current background check and be up-to-date with mandated reporter training.  Click here for details.

DONATION CARDS - Donation Cards were given out in class last week.  Grab a screenshot of the one below and post it on social media, parents take it to work, ask your relatives, and talk to people at church or in the community. 
DONATION CARDS ARE DUE ON Tuesday, February 7.

TraiLS

Keep your eye on the Band Calendar for the next TraiLS meeting.

If you missed last week's meeting, you need to join the TraiLS Google Classroom.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM JOIN CODE for TraiLS:  bjboxom

Pre-LGPE CONCERT AT GSU (Statesboro)

The Symphonic Band will perform their LGPE music for a panel of judges at GSU on Thursday, Feb. 23, during the school day.  More details to come.

LGPE

Our LGPE Performance in Savannah will either be on FRIDAY, MARCH 10 or SATURDAY, MARCH 11.    UPDATE:  It will probably be Saturday afternoon.  I know this is an SAT day.  Our performance would be late enough in the day that it will not conflict with the SAT.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

The SCHS Band is hosting a Community-Wide Black History Month Program on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the SCHS Auditorium.  The program will feature the SCGMB Gospel Choir, the SCHS Jazz Band, and the SCES 5th Grade Drama Club.  Admission is FREE.  Please help us spread the word!

SOLO and ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

Solo and Ensemble Festival is kind of like LGPE, only it is for individual solos and small ensembles.  Each soloist or small ensemble plays one selection in a classroom for one judge.  This is not something we have done at SCHS in a long time, but I would like the challenge and encourage students to do it.  

The event is on Saturday, April 29 at Islands High School in Savannah.  We will provide transportation.  There is a $6 fee to participate.  I can help you find something to play, but you have to let me know THIS WEEK so I can get you signed up.  If you earn a Superior rating, you get a medal!

USE THE BAND HOTLINE, not Remind

When you need to send a message, please text the Band Hotline at (912) 549-0262.  You can no longer reply to announcements sent via Remind.  If you text the Band Hotline, I will try to respond as soon as I can.  (Note that I cannot usually respond immediately if I receive a message while I am teaching a class.)  

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

• Tuesday, Jan. 24:  First after-school Symphonic Band rehearsal for LGPE

• Feburary 2-4:  District Honor Band @ GSU Armstrong (Savannah)

• February 6:  Chaperone Club meeting

• February 7:  Trip donation cards due

• Thursday, February 23:  Pre-LGPE concert at GSU (Statesboro)

• Tuesday, February  28:  Community-wide Black History Month Program, 6:30 p.m.

• March 10 OR 11 (probably Saturday, March 11):  LGPE

• March 24-25:  FLORIDA TRIP!

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