WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

SCGMB is SUPERIOR!

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, September 26:  Percussion and Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, September 27:  

• Sign up for District Honor Band and/or All-State auditions (details below)

• Full Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, September 29:  Full Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, September 30:  FOOTBALL at home vs. South Effingham- REPORT 5:30 p.m.

NEXT WEEK:  FALL BREAK!

There are no band activities scheduled during Fall Break.  Enjoy!

AFTER FALL BREAK - Homecoming Week!

MONDAY, October 10 - LETTER DAY (Choose a character or costume that starts with the first letter of your name):  

• Percussion and Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, October 11 - DUO DAY (Students pair up with a friend and dress up like your favorite duo):  

• Letter jacket orders before school (details below)

• Full Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, October 12 - COLLEGE/CAREER DAY (Support your favorite college-Wear a jersey or t-shirt OR Dress as your future career)

THURSDAY, October 13 - DECADES DAY (Seniors 80’s, Juniors- 70’s, Sophomores 60’s, Freshmen 50’s):

• Full Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, October 14 - FAN FRIDAY - We ❤️ the Gamecocks! (Wear Gamecock clothing to show your school spirit):

• Homecoming Game (Alumni Band) vs. Bryan County- REPORT 5:30 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS to the SUPERIOR-RATED SCGMB!

Band, you did a great job at SEB on Saturday.  Let's enjoy it, and then let's get back to work so we can do even better at South Effingham in a few weeks.

ALUMNI and FRIENDS BAND - October 14

Our first (ever?  in a while?  not sure) Alumni and Friends Band will take place during pregame and in the stands during the Homecoming game against Bryan County on October 14th.  Alumni of the SCHS Band, parents of current band members, and SCSS faculty all qualify to participate.  Some folks may choose to play at pregame only; others may join us in the stands.  Parents, sign up using the link below.  Everyone, share the link with anyone you know:

ALUMNI and FRIENDS INFO AND SIGN-UP <- CLICK

LETTER JACKET ORDERS

If you have ALREADY EARNED a varsity letter in band (meaning you are now in your 3rd year of marching band), you may order a letter jacket.  Letter jackets are $145.00, paid directly to The Neff Company.  See ordering details below.  Bring your letter with you when you place your order.

Need a copy of the order form?  Just let Mr. Carter know.

THE BAND HUT IS BACK!

Thank you to everyone who donated to or helped out with the Band Hut!  The Band Hut will be set up again for next Friday's home game vs. South Effingham.
 

DISTRICT HONOR BAND / ALL-STATE AUDITIONS

Auditions are December 10th at South Effingham.  If you are a student who practices, then I want to really encourage you to audition.  You have to play some scales and learn a short piece, called an etude.  

Audition material can be found here:  https://www.gmea.org/asb-audition-information 

9th and 10th graders, you need the items listed under "CONCERT BAND."

11th and 12th graders, you need the items listed under "SYMPHONIC BAND."  

Each instrument has two etudes; you only need the LYRICAL ETUDE for District Honor Band.  If you are interested in All-State, then you need both etudes, but you'll only play the Lyrical Etude for the audition in December.  

PERCUSSION:  Your material is now available!  Go get it!

The deadline to sign up for auditions is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.  Cost:  $8 for District only; $35 for District and All-State.

EARLY is ON TIME, and ON TIME is LATE

And late is wasting time.  Please be on time.

GAMEDAY and TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS

Just in case you need a reminder about drinks in the block or being late after the 3rd quarter break:

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

• Saturday, October 22:  Marching Mustang Invitational at SEHS

• Tuesday, November 15:  After-school SYMPHONIC BAND rehearsal

• Tuesday, November 29:  After-school SYMPHONIC BAND rehearsal

• Monday, December 5:  After-school SYMPHONIC BAND rehearsal

• Tuesday, December 6:  Christmas Concert, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, December 8:  Marching Band parade practice, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday, December 10 (morning):  District Honor Band auditions at SEHS

• Saturday, December 10 (evening):  Screven County Christmas Extravaganza Light Parade

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

• 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