WEEK OF AUGUST 21, 2023

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, August 21:  Percussion and Color Guard rehearsal, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, August 22:  Marching Band, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. (outside)

THURSDAY, August 24:  Marching Band, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. (outside)

FRIDAY, August 25:  FOOTBALL vs. Bacon County; report 5:30 p.m. (summer uniform)

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, August 28:  Percussion and Color Guard rehearsal, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, August 29:  

• Marching Band, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. (outside)

• Annual Cookie Dough call-a-thon, 4:45-5:45

THURSDAY, August 31:  Marching Band, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. (outside)

FRIDAY, September 1:  FOOTBALL vs. Westside (Augusta); report 4 p.m. (summer uniform)

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.

HELP NEEDED - practice field

I need two people who can stay after school Monday and re-paint the practice field.  If you can help, contact Mr. Carter (band hotline or email).

SHOE UPDATE

Band shoes are here for winds and percussion who ordered them.  You can pick them up after school Monday or after rehearsal Tuesday.
Guard shoes are supposed to arrive this week.

SUMMER UNIFORM

What to wear for the first few football games:

• gray UA member shirt for winds/percussion; guard t-shirt for guard

• khaki shorts for winds/percussion; black shorts for guard

• performance shoes (but if you ordered guard shoes, they're not in yet, so if you don't have guard shoes yet, wear athletic shoes)

Students who do not have the right shorts or shirt will not be allowed to perform at the game.

DEALING WITH THE HEAT 🔥

Our school has an athletic trainer who, in addition to helping out with minor injuries, keeps an eye on the lightning detector and the wet bulb meter.  He lets us know when it is not safe to practice outdoors, or if we need to add more water breaks.  We also have shade tents at every rehearsal.

Students,  be sure you are ready for hot rehearsals by staying hydrated and by eating a healthy meal at lunch.  Wear a hat at rehearsal, and use sunscreen.  (Mr. Carter usually has sunscreen; if you need some, just ask.)

WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

We are very consistent with our weekly rehearsal schedule.  Please try to work around this schedule when you make doctor appointments.
MONDAYS:  Color Guard and Percussion after school, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAYS:  Full Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
THURSDAYS:  Full Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
FRIDAYS:  Football games; see calendar for details

Note that section leaders/captains may call for sectionals on Mondays after school until 5.  They must notify everyone on Tuesday that there will be a sectional the following Monday.

REHEARSAL SEPTEMBER 5th

There is no school on Tuesday, September 5th, but we DO have rehearsal at the normal time.  Please make plans now.

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

• September 30 - Competition Day at SEB Band Blast (all day)

• October 28 - Competition Day at Statesboro HS (all day)

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:  New Remind codes will be announced in August.

- Jazz Band:  New Remind codes will be announced in August.

• 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