MAY 5, 2025

THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY, May 6:  SCGMB25 Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, May 8: 

• SCGMB25 Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

• Band Awards Night, 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium 

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, May 12:  

• SCGMB25 Percussion Auditions (details below), 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

• Mandatory SCGMB25 Color Guard Parent/Member Meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the Band Room

TUESDAY, May 13:  

• SCGMB25 Spring Training, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

• $40 SCGMB25 Band Fee deposit due

FRIDAY, May 16:  GRADUATION!  Report 6:15 p.m., all black/long black

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.

SPRING TRAINING for SCGMB25

Spring Training for the 2025 edition of the SCGMB  begins in THIS WEEK!

• Tuesday, May 6, 3:45 - 5 p.m.

• Thursday, May 8, 3:45 - 5 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 13, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m

Not sure if you want to march or not?  Come to Spring Training and get a taste of what it's like to be a part of the SCGMB!

AWARDS NIGHT - Thursday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.

Band members and their families are encouraged to attend at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.  Dress nicely!  We will celebrate our accomplishments, recognize our graduating seniors, and announce the show theme for 2025.  You don't want to miss it!

SENIOR BOOK

SENIORS ONLY - complete your Senior Book form ASAP.  This form will be active through TUESDAY, May 6.
https://forms.gle/LXZ2yT3iBmTkWiB39

LGPE LUNCH

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

2025 BAND FEE DEPOSIT - $40 due MAY 13

Reserve your spot in the SCGMB25 with your non-refundable $40 deposit, due on Tuesday, May 13.

Coming to Spring Training is not a commitment to be in marching band, but paying this deposit IS.  PLEASE do not pay unless you are very sure you are going to march!  Refunds are only given in very limited circumstances.
  

GRADUATION - ALL BAND

As we typically do, the full band will perform at SCHS Graduation on Friday, May 16th.  Report at 6:15 p.m.; the ceremony starts at 8 p.m.  Graduation is a required performance for all band members.

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

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

• BAND CAMP for SCGMB25 starts on Thursday, July 17!
  
  

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