SUMMER 2022 EDITION

ADMIT IT - YOU'RE BORED.  HOW ABOUT A LITTLE PRACTICE?

#rhymeswithcactus

Measures 1-110 of the show are DONE.  You can download and practice your part below.  Note that the whole show is in one file for each instrument, but only measures 1-110 are ready so far.  I'm still working on the rest.  So, download your part and go practice!

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.

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL at SCHS!

Mark your calendar for SUNDAY, JULY 10.  CROSSMEN Drum and Bugle Corps, part of Drum Corps International (DCI), will be staying and rehearsing at SCHS.  Rehearsals are typically open to the public.  I hope many of you will come and watch them rehearse, especially during their full ensemble time in the SCHS stadium.

Crossmen will compete that evening at GSU's Paulson Stadium.  More details coming as we know them.

TO BUY TICKETS to the July 10 DCI show at Ga Southern's Paulson Stadium:  https://www.dci.org/events/2022-drums-across-america-statesboro

LEADERSHIP TEAM

The LEADERSHIP TEAM (anyone who has a title) will meet as follows in July.  This is a slight change from what may have been sent out before.

• MONDAY, July 11, 1 - 4 p.m.
  Students may be dropped off as early as 7:45 a.m.  Bring a sack lunch if you will be at school all day.

• TUESDAY, July 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m (bring a sack lunch)
  Students may stay until 5 p.m.

• WEDNESDAY, July 13, 8:30 a.m. - noon
  Students may stay until 5 p.m.  Bring a sack lunch if you will be at school all day.

You may be dropped off early or stay late as needed if that helps parents/guardians with rides.

MARCHING BAND ORIENTATION - JULY 12, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

All marching members should plan to attend this important session on July 12.  Walk through sometime between 6:30 and 8 p.m with a parent or guardian - you don't have to stay the entire time.  Most folks spend about 30 minutes.  Be prepared to:

• complete an updated Medical Release Form

• update your contact information in the band spreadsheet

• order supplies, such as band shoes, water cooler, hoodies, etc.

• pay remaining band fees ($60 for most people; total fee is $100)

• sign up to chaperone

Come when you can between 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12.  A lot of people tend to come right at 6:30, so feel free to come later and miss some of the crowd.

And speaking of BAND CAMP ...

Our summer rehearsal camp dates are on the calendar!

July 11-15:  Percussion and Color Guard, 8:30a - 5:00p.  Bring a sack lunch.

July 12:  Walk-Through Orientation, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (see above)

July 14 and 15:  Full Band, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (These times were incorrect in previous editions of the newsletter.  These are the correct times.)

July 18-22:  Full Band, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (except Wednesday, 8a - 5p)

July 26:  Full Band, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

July 28:  Full Band starting at 6:00 p.m.; Family Preview Show begins at 7:30 p.m.  Everyone is dismissed afterwards.  This is also Picture Day; details for that will be coming later.

MARCHING BAND FEES for 2022

If you did not pay your $40 deposit in May, you do not currently have a spot in the show.  Please contact Mr. Carter immediately if you paid and cannot march, or if you didn't pay and want to march.

The balance of your band fee ($60) can be paid at our orientation meeting on July 12 (see above).

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

• Sunday, July 10 - DCI at SCHS:  Come during the day and watch the Crossmen rehearse at SCHS!  Schedule is TBA.  Then, come see some amazing corps LIVE at Paulson Stadium at GSU.

• Monday, July 11, 8 a.m. - First day of percussion and guard camp, starts at 8 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - Walk-Through Orientation for all marching band members.  Bring a parent/guardian.

STAY CONNECTED

• BAND HOTLINE (call or text):  (912) 549-0262

• Remind – Use the Remind app, or text the code to 81010:
  - Marching Band:  @gamecockmb
  - Concert Band:  @scrband

• Join the Facebook page!  Search Facebook for “Screven County High School Band!”

• 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