WEEK OF MARCH 27, 2023

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, March 27: Band Buddies, after school until 4:30 p.m. at SCMS

WEDNESDAY, March 29: Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, April 1: Livestock Parade - report to SCHS at 10 a.m.

AFTER SPRING BREAK:

MONDAY, April 10: First day of Guard Auditions, 3:30 - 5:00 at the Rec Department Gym

TUESDAY, April 11: Symphonic Band, 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.

MARCH SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Ashlee S. (flute) - Mar. 26

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.

LIVESTOCK PARADE

The parade is Saturday, April 1. Report time will be 10 a.m. at the high school. Please be sure you have this on your calendar.

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 have not yet selected a solo to play, we need to get something for you. If you have chosen and you need a copy of the accompaniment, please remind me this week. And either way, GO PRACTICE!

COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS

Auditions for 2023-2024 Color Guard will be after school, April 10-13 at the Rec Department gym. If you have your audition packet completed, turn it in to the Band Office.

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 the Tuesday after Spring Break.

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.

GRADUATION - MAY 19

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

LISTEN TO THIS!

"LISTEN TO THIS" is a weekly feature in our newsletter where I challenge each member of the band to listen to some great band music. Percy Grainger's Lincolnshire Posy is perhaps one of the most important pieces written for wind band in the 20th Century. I hope you enjoy this masterful performance by the University of Texas Bands with Professor Jerry Junkin conducting.

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.

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 1: Livestock Parade
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 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

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