HURRICANE HELENE / FALL BREAK EDITION

LAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
This page will be updated as more information becomes available.

THOUGHT of the WEEK

TO OUR BAND FAMILY,

I know many of you are still without electricity, and phone service is limited.
Hang in there, and check on each other when you can.
Know that we care about you!

THIS WEEK:

As of right now (Monday, Sept. 30), our home football game scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, will take place as scheduled. I will update this page as we learn more. Everything scheduled below is the plan, but is subject to change as we get more information.

FRIDAY, October 4:

- Rehearsal, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Load equipment, then break for dinner (everyone must stay on campus; dinner is provided)
- Get dressed (full uniform)
- Line up to march to the stadium at 6:30 p.m.

Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. vs. Bryan County

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, Oct. 7:

- Color Guard, 3:30 - 5:30 (indoors)
- Percussion, 3:30 - 5:00 (indoors)

TUESDAY, Oct. 8:

Order/try on letter jackets before school
Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, Oct. 10: Marching Band rehearsal, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

FRIDAY, Oct. 11: FOOTBALL at Metter. Report at 4:45 p.m. FULL UNIFORM

SATURDAY, Oct. 12: COMPETITION DAY (all day) at Richmond Hill HS. Details TBA.

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.

SCHOOL DAMAGE

Damage at school appears to be minimal, except for the high school auditorium roof. The marching band tower was knocked over as well. The high school band room is fine (yay!). To that end, our plan is to carry on with rehearsal on Friday afternoon, followed by the game vs. Bryan County on Friday evening.

LETTER JACKETS

The sales rep from Neff will be here on Tuesday, October 8th before school. If you want a letter jacket for your varsity letter, you must order it from him directly. Bring your varsity letter. If you earned a varsity letter but didn't get one and you want to order a jacket, see Mr. Carter.

Only students who have earned a varsity letter in band can order a band letter jacket. You earn your varsity letter after two complete years of service to the band.

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.)

OCTOBER SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Sasha H. (mello) - Oct. 2

Zoë R. (tuba) - Oct. 6

Anna Cate W. (trumpet) - Oct. 7

Ariel B. (flute) - Oct. 14

Bri H. (percussion) - Oct. 14

Kaleigh N. (flute) - Oct. 16

Janelle N. (guard, sax) - Oct. 27

Genesis R. (guard, oboe) - Oct. 27

Kaelyn G. (guard) - Oct. 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!

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.

LISTEN TO THIS!

"LISTEN TO THIS" is a weekly feature in our newsletter where I challenge each member of the band to listen to some great music. Regarding this arrangement, composer David Gillingham writes: It was an honor and privilege to compose this work for Ray and Molly Cramer in honor of their parents. The work is heartfelt, expressive and hopefully inspiring. The hymn tune Slane is one of my favorites and inspired me to compose a countermelody which is likened to an old Irish ballad. Since Slane is, in fact, an old Irish ballad, the two tunes share this unique camaraderie.The work opens with a medieval-like flavor of reverence leading to the first presentation of Slane (Be Thou My Vision) in D-minor stated in chant-like somberness by the euphonium. Following, the newly composed Irish ballad is sung by the flute, which leads to a dramatic statement of Be Thou My Vision by the full ensemble in A-major. The work is interrupted by a prayerful interlude. Following is the marriage of the two Irish tunes in D-flat major which grows to a glorious climax and then subsides. A heavenly benediction closes the work."

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.

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

October 12 - competition @ Richmond Hill HS
October 26 - competition @ Statesboro HS
November 18 - first after-school Symphonic Band rehearsal
December 10 - Christmas Concert
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

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