OCTOBER 28, 2024

WE DID IT!!!!!

THIS WEEK:

MONDAY, Oct. 28:  Celebrate a Superior season by wearing your show shirt to school! 
(No after-school rehearsals today.)

TUESDAY, Oct. 29:  BUTTER BRAID / COFFEE ORDERS DUE (no rehearsal)

THURSDAY, Oct. 31:  Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, Nov. 1:  FOOTBALL vs ECI (Senior Night).  Report at 5:30 p.m.  FULL UNIFORM

NEXT WEEK:

THURSDAY, Nov. 7:  Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, Nov. 8:  FOOTBALL at Jenkins Co (hurricane make-up game).  Report at 5:00 p.m.  FULL UNIFORM

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.

STATESBORO COMPETITION RECAP

What a great day Saturday at the East Georgia Marching Band Championships! 

• Superior rating from every judge in every caption and category

• Best in Class A Percussion

• 2nd place in Class A Color Guard

• 2nd place in Class A Drum Major

• 1st place in Class A Band (and it wasn't close) - out of 10 bands

• Silver Division runner-up (Silver Division = Class A and Class AA bands; 13 bands total)

• Percussion:  3rd place in Silver Division; 9th place overall (out of 22 bands!)

• Drum Major:  3rd place in Silver Division; 8th place overall

• Color Guard:  3rd place in Silver Division; 7th place overall

• Overall Band:  6th place overall (out of 22 bands!)
  (We scored higher than 1 AAAA band, 3 of the AAA bands, and 2 of the AA bands!)

The judges had so many great things to say:  "This group marches well - very nice!"  "Great fundamental marching."  "I enjoyed your show!"  "Nice tuba sound."  

BUTTER BRAIDS and COFFEE FUNDRAISER - orders due TUESDAY

Remember to sell those Butter Braids and Premium Coffee!  Order forms and money are due TUESDAY! It's not too late to post online and get some last-minute orders!  Here are some pictures you can use on social media to promote the sale.

JENKINS COUNTY GAME - NOV. 8

The Jenkins County game was originally scheduled for Sept 27, but was postponed because of the hurricane.  GHSA changed up the playoffs schedule, allowing us to make up the Jenkins County game on November 8.  This will be our last regular-season game.  If we make the playoffs, the first round game will be on Saturday, November  16.  At this time, it is uncertain whether the band would travel to the playoff game or not.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Will we make the playoffs?  Let's take a look. 

To make the playoffs, we need to be one of the top 4 teams out of the 9 teams in our region.  As of now, with a region record of 3-3 (3 wins; 3 losses), we are in 5th place.  To make the playoffs, we need to beat ECI on Friday.  Lose, and we're probably out.  Even with a win, Bryan County could still take the 4th spot from us if they win out.

DOT SHEET BONFIRE

Watch this space for info about our Dot Sheet Bonfire.  The Dot Sheet Bonfire is an end-of-season celebration where we enjoy some SEASONED food and throw our dot sheets, drill charts, etc., into the bonfire.  The exact date depends on playoffs and weather, so watch this space carefully for more info in the coming weeks.

NOT FEELING WELL?

Not feeling well?  If you have a fever or have been vomiting any time over the past 24 hours, you need to STAY HOME from marching band  (and from school).  Parents, please communicate with Mr. Carter when your child will miss rehearsal.  The best way to do this is to call or text the Band Hotline:  (912) 549-0262.  Go ahead and put that number in your contacts now so you'll have it if/when you need it.

If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, please STAY HOME, and consider getting tested.  Do not come back to band (or school) until you are symptom-free for 24 hours.  And of course, hit up the band hotline to let us know what's going on.

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).

"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.

*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

• November 18 - first after-school Symphonic Band rehearsal

• December 10 - Christmas Concert (location tba)

• 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