WEEK OF APRIL 29, 2024
TUESDAY, April 30: Final TraiLS meeting, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Leadership applications due - see details below
WEDNESDAY, May 1: Drum Major/Captain Interviews after school. See details below.
TUESDAY, May 7: SCGMB24 Spring Training, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 8: Awards Night, 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
THURSDAY, May 9: SCMS Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium
Want to add the BAND CALENDAR to the calendar on your phone?
Just click the "+ Google Calendar" icon on in the bottom-right corner of the calendar below.
Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Solo and Ensemble Festival. I'm especially proud of those students who participated even though they've never done it before. Everyone did a great job and represented Screven well.
Shout-out to Genia, Se'an, Jacob, and the Jazz Combo, each of whom earned a Superior rating!
All Leadership Application materials, including your DAZZLE ME Project, are due April 30th. To submit the written materials, join the TraiLS 2024 Google Classroom:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjczNzYwNzc0MjA1?cjc=l5m6k5b
If your DAZZLE ME Project is a physical item (poster, artwork, etc.), you can turn it in any time between now and April 30th. All written materials must be done by 3:15 p.m. on April 30th.
The interview schedule is posted on the bulletin board just outside of the Band Room. If you forgot to sign up, see Mr. Carter.
DRUM MAJOR INTERVIEW/AUDITIONS:
Perform an original salute. Keep it short, simple, and snappy.
Call the following commands, in order: Attention, horns up, horns down, parade rest, attention.
Demonstrate Box 1 marching: Mark Time 8, Forward 8, Left Slide 8, Backwards 8, Right Slide 8, Forward 8, halt. (You do not have to call the commands while you do it; just focus on your marching.)
Demonstrate conducting a 2/4 pattern and a 4/4 pattern with a metronome at 116.
Conduct Go Red 2.
You can practice with this recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YiS_-yW5puF7Fa-_0owaPXiiHBWIJ-T2/view?usp=sharing
Interview with the panel (Mr. Carter, Ms. O, Mrs. Flowers, Mr. Lawton, and possibly others TBA).
CAPTAIN INTERVIEW:
Demonstrate Box 1 marching: Mark Time 8, Forward 8, Left Slide 8, Backwards 8, Right Slide 8, Forward 8, halt. (You do not have to call the commands while you do it; just focus on your marching.)
Interview with the panel (Mr. Carter, Ms. O, Mrs. Flowers, Mr. Lawton, and possibly others TBA).
Our annual Awards Night is optional, but you don't want to miss it! May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the SCHS Auditorium. All band members are invited to attend, along with family! We'll celebrate our accomplishments, and announce next year's halftime show theme.
All Symphonic Band members are expected to perform at Graduation on Friday, May 17 (except, of course, the graduates). Report to the Band Room no later than 6:15 p.m. Traffic will be crazy, so plan ahead. Gentlemen should wear a shirt with a collar, slacks/khakis, dress socks and dress shoes. Ladies should wear something nice - a dressy top and slacks, a nice top and a long skirt, or a long dress. Please remember that dress code applies in terms of skirt/dress length; also, no spaghetti straps, and no exposed midriffs.
The ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m. and is usually over by 9:00. Then we have to bring our equipment back to the Band Room.
Kentasia G. (guard) - April 29
Ra'Zayia Z. (guard, clarinet) - April 30
Jayla L. (guard, F Hn) - May 2
Eli B. (trumpet) - May 3
Jacob C. (tuba) - May 8
Erica G. (guard) - May 8
Hunter Logan W. (sax) - May 11
Tyleah S. (guard) - May 13
Anna W. (sax) - May 15
Dezarae L. (trumpet) - May 18
Teairra W. (clarinet) - May 19
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
May 7, 14, and 16 - SCGMB24 Spring Training after school
May 8 - Awards Night, 6:30 p.m.
May 9 - SCMS Band Concert
May 17 - GRADUATION (all band members perform)
BAND HOTLINE (call or text): (912) 549-0262
Remind – Use the Remind app, or text the code to 81010:
- Marching Band: @gamecockmb
- Symphonic Band: 6th period: @schsband-6
7th period: @schsband-7
Percussion: @scperc-2
BAND CALENDAR: https://goo.gl/QMZ7V4
Mr. Carter’s email is hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us
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