DECEMBER 2, 2024

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, Dec. 2:  Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. (7th period may need to stay until 5:15)

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4:  Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, Dec. 5:  Color Guard (parade practice), 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, Dec. 7:  Dot Sheet Bonfire, 6pm (weather permitting; details below)

NEXT WEEK (Concert week!):

MONDAY, Dec. 9:  Symphonic Band rehearsal, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, Dec. 10:  CONCERT!  Report time is 6:22 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. @ SCMS Gym

THURSDAY, Dec. 12:  FULL MARCHING BAND (parade practice), 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, Dec. 14:  

• District Honor Band / All-State auditions at South Effingham; details TBA

• CHRISTMAS PARADE!  Meet at the Band Room at 5:30 p.m.

Want to add the BAND CALENDAR to the calendar on your phone?
Just click the "Add to Google Calendar" link at the bottom of the calendar.

AFTER-SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSAL MONDAY

We have an after-school rehearsal for our Christmas concert on Monday, December 2nd, from 3:30 until 5:00 p.m.  This rehearsal is required for all high school band students who are in a band class (periods 5, 6, or 7).  Our final rehearsals will be held on December 9.

Can't make it to rehearsal?  See "How to Contact Mr. Carter" below.

NOTE:  7th period plus Hayden W. may need to stay until 5:15 p.m.

DOT SHEET BONFIRE - December 7, 6-8:30pm

The Dot Sheet Bonfire is an optional, end-of-season celebration where we enjoy some SEASONED food and throw our dot sheets, drill charts, etc., into the bonfire. 

Please RSVP (tell us you can come) here:  https://forms.gle/io5piwpEEB1oZaCq7 

CONCERT - December 10th

Our annual Christmas Concert is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 at 7 p.m. in the SCMS Gym.  

• REPORT TIME for SCHS Band members:  6:22 p.m.

• What to wear:  ALL BLACK, LONG BLACK.  Students whose attire does not meet this dress code may not be allowed to perform, which will affect your grade.

• How to help:  We need a crew of students to help move equipment and set up the gym after school on Tuesday.
  
  

CHRISTMAS PARADE - December 14

Sylvania's downtown Christmas festival always ends with a light parade, and this year is no different!  It's a light parade at night.  Each student needs to provide their own battery-powered Christmas lights.   

We will have an after-school rehearsal on Thursday, December 12, to prepare for the parade.

All students must ride the bus to and from the parade.  Report time is 5:30 p.m.

HOW DO I CONTACT MR. CARTER?

• Call or text the Band Hotline:  (912) 549-0262.

• Email:  hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us

Ways to NOT attempt to contact Mr. Carter:  FB or Insta DM, tell a friend*, smoke signals, tell Ms. O, text someone else who lives at my house, carrier pigeon, ESP.  Just text the hotline.

*The words, "Tell Mr. Carter" should never be the first words in a text to your friend.  Just text the hotline.

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

• December 2 and 9:  after-school Symphonic Band rehearsals

• December 7:  Dot Sheet Bonfire

• December 10: Christmas Concert @ SCMS Gym

• December 14 (morning/afternoon):  honor band auditions @ SEHS

• December 14 (evening):  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

• 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