WEEK OF MARCH 18, 2024

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

STRAIGHT SUPERIORS at LGPE!

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, March 18: Advisement meetings after school - Make sure you are signed up for band!

TUESDAY, March 19: TraiLS, 3:30 - 5:00

WEDNESDAY, March 20: Advisement meetings after school - Make sure you are signed up for band!

SATURDAY, March 23: USAF Band of the West concert - see details below

NEXT WEEK:

TUESDAY, March 26: TraiLS, 3:30 - 5:00

SATURDAY, March 30: Livestock Parade - report 10 a.m.; details TBA

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.

JOIN JAZZ BAND NEXT YEAR!

If you want to be in Jazz Band next year, please be sure to list it (along with band class) as one of your electives when you meet with your advisor this week. Jazz Band is open to any current band student, but you must also be enrolled in a regular band class.

Reasons to be in jazz band:

really fun music
Jazz is the only true American art form.
You get to play your instrument more.
Gigs often include free food.

Reasons people don't do jazz:

scared of jazz solos
(Don't be scared; I'm going to teach you how to do it.)
Can't play scales
(Yeah, that might be a good reason. So go practice and learn one or two.)

WANT TO GO TO AN AWESOME CONCERT on MARCH 23?

The US Air Force Band of the West (from Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX) will present instrument clinics (called "masterclasses") and a free concert on Saturday, March 23 at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Band members from SCHS and SCMS are invited to attend for free.

Reserve your spot NOW: https://forms.gle/Bqdnh6gbxzDrVBQr5

LIVESTOCK PARADE

The parade is on Saturday, March 30. Stay tuned to this space for more details. All marching band members are expected to perform with the band in the parade.

LGPE RECORDING

You can download a professional recording of our performance here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1l2Toa1lbntyy8aY3Z4TWMhLOiO6DWhvb?usp=drive_link

SOUSA'S MARCH MANIA

Join in the fun and make your vote count! Take a few minutes each day to listen to that day's marches, then vote for your favorite. There's no right or wrong answer.
https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Educational/Sousas-March-Mania/

2024 HALFTIME

Want to help pick next year's show? Here's the show ideas for the next round:

Welcome to the Jungle https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/shows/welcome-to-the-jungle/
Hey Ya https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/shows/hey-ya/
As If https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/shows/as-if/

Reign https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/shows/reign/
Around the Sun https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/shows/around-the-sun/

Blueprints https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/shows/blueprints/
Postcards from New Orleans https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/shows/postcards-from-new-orleans/

MARCH MADNESS

Click here to join, just for fun:
https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/95178/invitation?key=e2725965fd127c56
(pretty sure it's blocked at school)

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 piece came to my attention last week because I subscribe to the University of Texas Band YouTube channel. The saxophone soloists featured here are UT students, and they are AMAZING! It is a brand new piece of music and has not yet been published.Viet Cuong is a young composer who was born in California and grew up just up the road in Marietta, GA. He currently teaches composition and music theory at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

MARCH SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Jada (guard) - Mar. 3

Evonie (flute) - Mar. 12

Da'liyah (percussion) - Mar. 17

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 30 - Livestock Parade
April 16-19 - Color Guard and Drumline auditions after school
April 14, 22, and 23 - After-school Symphonic Band rehearsals
April 25 - Spring Showcase Concert, 7pm
May 7, 14, and 16 - 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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