MARCH 31, 2025

THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY, April 1:  (not a joke) scale test (all classes)

THURSDAY, April 3:  Jazz Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, April 5:  Livestock Parade, report 10 a.m.

NEXT WEEK:  SPRING BREAK!!!

AFTER SPRING BREAK:

MONDAY, April 14:  All Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, April 17:  Jazz Band, 3:30 - 5:00 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 REHEARSALS

We have THREE after-school rehearsals in preparation for our Spring Concert.  Those rehearasls are all on Mondays:  April  14, 21, and 28.  Rehearsals are a GRADE.  If you miss any rehearsal with an unexcused absence, you will be removed from the concert and will be asked to turn in all band-related items early (instrument, music, etc.).

LGPE LUNCH

If you did not pay for your lunch at LGPE, you owe $10.75.  Please pay ASAP.
 

LIVESTOCK PARADE - Saturday, April 5th

Report time is 10 a.m.  We are in FULL UNIFORM for this parade.   All students will ride the bus back to SCHS.

HONOR BAND OPPORTUNITY

Want to be in an honor band, but you're scared to audition?  The Sweet Onion Area Honor Band may be just the ticket for you!  The band rehearses on Friday, May 2, and gives a concert on Saturday, May 3.  A parent/guardian must give permission before you can be nominated.  The nomination fee is $30, payable to SCHS.

DECIDING NEXT YEAR'S SHOW

With LGPE done, it's time to talk about next year's marching show!  Get a head start by browsing our show designer's website: https://www.ccmusicdesign.com/marching-music-catalog/?music_grade=medium-easy  

COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS

Speaking of next year, Color Guard auditions will be here before we know it!  April 22-25, after school until 5:30 p.m. in the gym.  Audition packets are available in the front office.

A MESSAGE from our HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER:

PARENTS!

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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

• Livestock Parade:  April 5 

• Spring Concert:  April 29

• GRADUATION (all band members expected to perform):  Friday, May 16 (report 6:15 p.m.)
  
  

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