WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2023

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

As we finish out another marching season and get closer to Thanksgiving, I am reminded of how thankful I am for each and every one of you in the SCGMB. I am amazed at the growth and improvement each of you has shown since July, and I know that will continue. I am especially grateful for our amazing seniors. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life.

Special "THANK YOU" to Ms. O, Coach Flowers, Coach Dee, Karry, and Mr. Lawton for all of your work during the season. Band, you have a great staff of adults who love you and care about you. That is not the case in a lot of places! I hope you will show them some gratitude in the next few days.

THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY, Nov. 14: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15: SCHS Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, Nov. 20: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!

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.

CONCERT SEASON IS COMING!

Our first after-school Symphonic Band rehearsal is TUESDAY! Everyone who is in a band class at SCHS (Per. 2, 6, or 7) is in Symphonic Band and is required to be at this rehearsal (3:30-5:00 p.m.) for a GRADE.

NEED TO MISS REHEARSAL? Click here to request an excused absence. Excused absences must be requested THE DAY BEFORE the rehearsal.
https://forms.gle/VEDak94hGp5idkqR7

The Christmas Concert is on Tuesday, Dec. 5th at 7 p.m. in the SCHS Auditorium.

DOT SHEET BONFIRE - rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2

NEW SIGN-UP SHEET: https://forms.gle/xsgLEN2NwpN3xLog8
The Dot Sheet Bonfire is rescheduled for Saturday, DECEMBER 2nd from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your dot sheets and drill charts! We will throw it all in the fire, plus we'll enjoy something from the grill, and be ready for the traditional HIDE AND SEEK game! Watch this space for details. Directions to the event will be given later.

Please fill out the new sign-up sheet even if you signed up on the old one.

MARCHING BAND IS ALMOST OVER (but not quite!)

True, football season is now over for Screven County, but we still have some marching band obligations. First up is our annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9th. We will have parade practice on Thursday, December 7th from 3:45 - 5:30 p.m.

Report time for the parade on December 9th is 5:00 at SCHS. This is a night parade, so be prepared to LIGHT UP your instrument with some battery-powered Christmas lights!

We have two more parades on our calendar:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade - Saturday, January 13; report to SCHS at noon
Livetock Parade - Saturday, March 30, details TBA

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 band music. This week, I want to introduce you to a young African-American composer named Kevin Day. Mr. Day is a tuba player and a composer. His works are often vibrant and rhythmic. Enjoy the University of North Texas Wind Orchestra's performance of Havana by Kevin Day.

NOVEMBER SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Malaiyah M. (percussion) - Nov. 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

November 14 - first after-school rehearsal for Symphonic Band
December 2 - Dot Sheet Bonfire
December 5 - Christmas Concert, 7pm in the Auditorium
December 9 - District Honor Band auditions (All-State 1st round)
December 9 - Christmas Parade

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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