WEEK OF JULY 18, 2022

BAND CAMP!

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, July 18

• Favorite Team Day - wear something to represent your favorite team

• FULL BAND, 8:00a - 8:00p (bring a sack lunch; dinner provided)

TUESDAY, July 19

• Tye Dye Day - Wear something (anything) tye dye

• FULL BAND, 8:00a - 8:00p (bring a sack lunch; dinner provided)

WEDNESDAY, July 20

• Tribe Color Day - Wear your tribe colors.  The more, the better!

• FULL BAND, 8:00a - 5:00p (bring a sack lunch)

THURSDAY, July 21

• Twin Day - Dress the same as someone else.

• FULL BAND, 8:00a - 8:00p (bring a sack lunch; dinner provided)

FRIDAY, July 22

• School Colors Day - Wear school colors!  Red, white, black, as much as possible.  Go Gamecocks, Go Band!

• FULL BAND, 8:00a - 8:00p (bring a sack lunch; dinner provided)

NEXT WEEK:

TUESDAY, July 26:  FULL BAND, 6-9pm (outside)

WEDNESDAY, July 27:  PICTURE DAY - details TBA, report 8 a.m.

THURSDAY, July 28:  

• SCHS 9th Grade Orientation, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

• All band members report to the practice field at 7:30 p.m.

• Family and Friends Preview Show begins at 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, July 28:  SCHS Open House for 10th-12th graders, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.  (SCMS Open House for 7th/8th graders is also 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

COVID UPDATE

Although we did have one student test positive for COVID, we are not aware of any other cases at this time.  If you are not feeling well, please communicate that with us now.  The best way is to call or text the band hotline:  (912) 549-0262

EARLY is ON TIME, and ON TIME is LATE

And late is wasting time.  Please be on time.  We start on the practice field every day this week at 8 a.m.

BRING YOUR LUNCH WITH YOU TO BAND CAMP!

PARENTS, please do not plan to deliver a lunch during band camp.  Several reasons for this:

1.  Our schedule is approximate.  We may take lunch early or late depending on weather and other factors.

2. A student cannot leave the rehearsal to get the lunch from you in your car.

3. A student cannot wait for you at the practice field while everyone else has left to go to the cafeteria.

4. McDonald's is about the WORST thing you can eat during band camp.  So many students have become ill after being out in the heat and then scarfing down fast food.

A word about practicing

#rhymeswithcactus

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE RHYTHM:  At least make sure you understand the right notes.  Check the key signature and make sure you know the right fingerings.  If you are confident with all the notes, then teaching you the rhythms will be a lot easier.

One more helpful hint - listen to the original tunes!  Scroll down for music videos.  Listen to them often and get the songs into your skull.

PICTURE DAY

Picture Day is Wednesday, July 27 (the week between band camp and the start of school).  Details are TBA, but we expect to start at 8 a.m. and be done by noon.  Picture Day includes individual pictures for our composite (the big pictures on the wall) as well as a full band photo and section photos.  There is no make-up day for band pictures.

FAMILY and FRIENDS PREVIEW SHOW

Our Preview Show schedule had to be adjusted due to 9th Grade Orientation at SCHS.  All students should report to the practice field at 7:30 p.m.  The performance will start at 8 p.m. and will last 20-30 minutes.  9th graders, please use your time wisely during orientation so you can be ready on time.

HYDRATE!

DO:

• Drink water

• Drink Gatorade, Powerade, etc. -- but not too much!

• Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Get outside!

• Use sunscreen

• Wear a hat with a brim during rehearsal

DON'T:

• Drink a bunch of soda

• Drink a lot of caffeine

• Eat a bunch of junk food and/or greasy fast food

• Have milk/dairy with breakfast.  It can spoil in your stomach when we are out in the heat.

CAROLINA BAND DAY - SEPTEMBER 3rd

We will take a bus to the University of South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day weekend) to perform alongside the USC Carolina Band for their football game against Georgia State.  $40 for students to experience an SEC football game.  The price includes transportation, lunch, and a Carolina Band hat.  This trip is OPTIONAL but strongly encouraged.  Times will be announced once we have an itinerary from the Carolina Band.  (The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on SECN+.)

Money is due THURSDAY, JULY 28 after the Preview Show.

$40 for students.

$15 for chaperones - includes lunch; you must ride the bus

$25 for "tag-a-longs" - game ticket ONLY; you provide your own transportation and meals

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

• Wednesday, July 27:  PICTURE DAY - details TBA

• Saturday, September 3:  Carolina Band Day

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:  @scrband

• 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