WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, Feb. 26: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, Feb. 27: Playing Test (in class) - Rough Riders, m. 22(w/pickup) - 37; metronome =128

WEDNESDAY Feb. 28: NO GOSPEL CHOIR

THURSDAY, Feb. 29: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. ***with special guest Dr. Danny Kiene ***

FRIDAY, March 1

Playing Test (in class) - Cave, m. 39-52; metronome = 144
TraiLS, 3:30 - 5:00

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, March 4: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, March 5: Playing Test (in class)

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.

SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSAL MONDAY and THURSDAY

It is very important to have everyone in rehearsal!

Thursday's rehearsal will include a special guest; please do everything you can to be here for Thursday's rehearsal.

Can't make it to rehearsal? Fill out the Excused Absence Request Form: https://forms.gle/XVsPZWbnvmXN7U138

PLAYING TESTS THIS WEEK

You can either submit your Playing Test via video on Google Classroom, or may perform in class in person. Video is just you and the metronome. In person you can play alone or with a group of other instruments. Videos must be done the day before the playing test; otherwise you must play in class.

IN-CLASS TUESDAY (videos due Monday evening): Rough Riders, m. 22(w/pickup) - 37; set the metronome to 128

IN-CLASS FRIDAY (videos due Thursday evening): The Cave You Fear, m. 39-52; set the metronome to 144

LGPE (and Pre-LGPE)

We are currently preparing for our annual GMEA Performance Evaluation. After last week's pre-LGPE performance, we need to finish strong. Keep practicing and learning your parts.

LGPE is during the school day on Monday, March 11 at the Performing Arts Center at GSU in Statesboro (same place as pre-LGPE last week).

LUNCH will again be at the GSU Dining Commons (bring $10.75), OR you can eat a school sack lunch (no cost).

LISTEN TO THIS!

"LISTEN TO THIS" is a weekly feature in our newsletter where I challenge each member of the band to listen to some great music. This week is the third in new series that will go through all of February, where we feature African American composers in honor of Black History Month. This week's selection is a piece by composer Chandler Wilson. Wilson is a Florida State guy, and is really making his name known as a young composer. This is a fun fanfare; I hope you enjoy Purdue University's rendition of Chandler Wilson's Fanfare for Winds and Percussion.

FEBRUARY SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Semaiah (guard, clarinet) - Feb. 7

Raven (guard) - Feb. 9

Nick (tenor sax) - Feb. 12

Charlaya (trombone) - Feb. 12

Ryan (trumpet) - Feb. 14 ❤️

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.

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

March 11 - LGPE (during the school day)
March 30 - Livestock Parade
May 7, 9, and 14 - SCGMB24 Spring Training after school
May 17 - GRADUATION (all band members perform)

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

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