DECEMBER 2, 2024
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)
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
Alonna W. (baritone) - Dec. 5
Mr. Carter - Dec. 18
Genia A. (guard/clarinet) - Dec. 27
Ra'Zaila S. (percussion) - Dec. 29
*If your birthday is this month and your name isn't here, it's because I don't have your birthday on my list. Send it to me and I'll add you to the list!
Call or text the Band Hotline: (912) 549-0262.
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.
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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
BAND HOTLINE (call or text): (912) 549-0262
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Mr. Carter’s email is hank.carter@screven.k12.ga.us
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