WEEK OF MARCH 6, 2023

LGPE WEEK

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, March 6:  Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  This is a "cannot miss" rehearsal.

TUESDAY, March 7:  TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, March 8:  Color Guard meeting for all returning members, 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, March 10:  Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  This is a "cannot miss" rehearsal.

SATURDAY, March 11:  LGPE in Savannah - details below

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, March 13:  TraiLS, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSALS ON MONDAY and FRIDAY THIS WEEK

IMPORTANT:  If you need to miss rehearsal, you must complete the absence form:  https://forms.gle/jmRrSAH3uVFkKdWx8
These are "can't miss" rehearsals.  If you need to miss, fill out the form AND communicate with Mr. Carter.  

Also, each rehearsal is a grade, so for each unexcused absence from rehearsal, you are getting a zero in the gradebook.   See Google Classroom for an opportunity to turn that zero into a 70.

LGPE

Our LGPE Performance in Savannah will be on SATURDAY, MARCH 11.   The itinerary for this performance is below.  Just like pre-LGPE a few weeks ago, the attire is ALL BLACK, LONG BLACK.  Remember, "mostly black" and "all black" are not the same thing.  The expectation is ALL BLACK.

If you are taking the SAT on Saturday:

1.  Good luck!

2. Make sure Mr. Carter knows you are taking the SAT.

3. Make arrangements for someone to get your instrument to the trailer in case you are running a little late.

4. Have a plan for how your music, mute, neck strap, etc. etc. are getting loaded for you.

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, let's get that done this week.  I can help you any day before school.  I ordered some solo books that just came in on Friday, so hopefully one of those will work for you.  (If I loaned you a book on Friday, please bring it back!)

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

• March 24-25:  FLORIDA TRIP!

• April 1:  Livestock Parade ???

• April 10-13:  Tentative dates for 2023-24 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