July 22, 2024

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, July 22:  Band Camp, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Bring a sack lunch.

TUESDAY, July 23:  Band Camp, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  PICTURE DAY - details below.  Bring a sack lunch.

WEDNESDAY, July 24:  Band Camp, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Bring a sack lunch.  (Last day, best day!)

THURSDAY, July 25:  Marching Band rehearsal, 6:00  p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Carolina Band Day payment due.

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, July 29:  Marching Band rehearsal, 6:00  p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, July 30:  Marching Band rehearsal, 6:00  p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, August 1:  SCGMB Family & Friends Preview Show:

• Report 7:15 p.m. (9th grade report after orientation @ SCHS)

• Performance starts at 8:00 p.m. and will last less than 30 minutes.

• Payment for all supplies ordered at orientation is due on this day.

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.

PICTURE DAY July 23

Picture Day is July 23rd during the first part of our rehearsal day.  Every SCGMB member will have a photo taken in uniform, whether they order pictures or not.  There are no make-up pictures, so attendance on Tuesday morning is extra important.

Order forms were sent home on Thursday.  You can also order online using this link:  https://www.pdiportraits.com/Music-Packages_c_41.html

CAROLINA BAND DAY

Carolina Band Day is  August 31st.   Cost is  $50 per student.  All students wanting to attend Carolina Band Day must pay their $50 by THURSDAY, July 25.  Late payments cannot be accepted.  Unpaid orders will be canceled.

FAMILY & FRIENDS PREVIEW SHOW

The band will give a brief performance for  family and friends after SCHS 9th grade orientation on Thursday, August 1.  The performance will take place on our practice field.  9th graders should attend orientation with their families, then come to the practice field.  Everyone else should report to the practice field by 7:15 p.m.  The performance will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will last less than 30 minutes.

August 1 is also the last day to pay for supplies, such as t-shirts, parent jerseys, etc.

CHAPERONES NEEDED!

If you are willing to serve as a chaperone this season, there are two requirements that must be  completed.  See our chaperone page for details (click here).

REGULAR AFTER-SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Our regular after-school rehearsal schedule begins on the first day of school (Monday, August 5th.)

MONDAYS:  Percussion and Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAYS:  Full band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

THURSDAYS:  Full band (outside), 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

"FINAL RUN-THROUGH" RULE

Band members who do not perform during the Final Run-Through are not allowed to perform with the band, regardless of reason (excused or unexcused).  Typically, the final run-through happens on Thursday at the end of rehearsal for the Friday football game.  Students who miss the final run-through may still be allowed to perform in the stands, but will sit out of the on-field performance.

This rule is in place for the safety of all students, and to underscore the importance of being in rehearsal.

Note that the staff may not allow a student to perform any time we feel that allowing that student on the field puts other students in danger of injury.  (Students who don't know their drill can cause other students to fall, resulting in injuries and damaged instruments.)

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.

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

• August 5 - First Day of School!
  
  

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