WEEK OF AUGUST 28, 2023

THIS 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 (details below)

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

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

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, Sept. 4:  NO SCHOOL, no rehearsals

TUESDAY, Sept. 5:  NO SCHOOL, but we do have Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. (outside)

THURSDAY, Sept. 7:  Marching Band, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. (outside)

FRIDAY, Sept. 8:  FOOTBALL vs. Portal; report 5:30 p.m. (summer uniform)

SATURDAY, Sept. 9:  Carolina Band Day (for those who paid to participate); see details below.

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.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO MISS A REHEARSAL?

First of all, contact Mr. Carter on the BAND HOTLINE (912) 549-0262.  Call or text.  Not communicating about an absence means it is automatically unexcused.

Secondly, be aware that you must participate in the final run-through or you cannot perform on the field.  Usually the final run is at Thursday rehearsal.  Even if your absence is excused, you cannot perform on the field if you miss the final run.  (You can still perform in the stands, etc.)

Thirdly, be aware that you may not be allowed to perform if the staff determines that you do not know your part well enough, usually due to absence (but not always).  This is for the safety of everyone; students who do not know their part tend to trip up other students, causing falls, broken instruments, and injuries.   So if you miss Tuesday, you may be asked to not perform that 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

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

Didn't order shoes?   Order your own:  https://styleplusband.com/collections/marching-shoes/products/rpm-shoe

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 during the day 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.

CAROLINA BAND DAY - September 9

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE download and start learning your music (or watch the guard choreography videos) if you are planning to attend Carolina Band Day.
Music PDFs and guard videos can be found here:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TMkr8M62HrSMGmUEzCtoQiQZpAyye_KB?usp=sharing 

LETTER JACKETS - October 10

Letter jackets can be ordered before school on Tuesday, October 10th.  Bring your order to the sales rep in the lunch room.  Jackets are $150.00, payable directly to Neff.  (Do not bring letter jacket money to Mr. Carter.)  Ask Mr. Carter for an order form, or order online:
https://www.neffjacketshop.com/DisplayItemDetail.asp?ItemId=6014479&Category=1642&OrderBy=SortOrder&VPath=1140|1164|1642&TabNumber=2 

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:  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 

• Be sure to follow our official Instagram: @screvencountyband