WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10, 2025

THOUGHT of the WEEK

Vince Lombardi was one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.
The trophy given to the team that wins the Super Bowl is named after him.

THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY, NOV. 11: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12: Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 13: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:15 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 14: FOOTBALL at home vs. Glascock County (playoffs!), report 5:30 p.m.

NEXT WEEK:

MONDAY, NOV. 17: Symphonic Band, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19: Gospel Choir, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 20: Marching Band (outside), 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. (if we're still in the playoffs)

FRIDAY, NOV. 21: FOOTBALL at home vs. ??? (playoffs?), report 5:30 p.m.

COMING SOON:

TUESDAY, DEC. 2: Symphonic Band (Band classes, periods 2, 6, and 7), 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 8: Symphonic Band (Band classes, periods 2, 6, and 7), 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9: CHRISTMAS CONCERT! Report at 6:22 p.m.; concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 11: SCGMB Parade Rehearsal, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13: DHB/All-State Auditions (a.m.); Christmas Parade (p.m.)

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Just click the "Add to Google Calendar" link at the bottom of the calendar.

AFTER-SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND REHEARSAL THIS WEEK

Our first after-school Symphonic Band rehearsal is TUESDAY, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Band Room.

If you are in a band class at SCHS (period 2, 6, or 7), you are in SYMPHONIC BAND, and we have some after-school rehearsals in preparation for our upcoming Christmas concert! Students who miss rehearsal (unexcused) will receive a zero in the gradebook and will not be allowed to perform on the Christmas concert.

Can't attend the rehearsal? Contact Mr. Carter via email or the Band Hotline (call/text) 912-549-0262. Excused absences must be submitted by Monday for Tuesday's rehearsal.

Rehearsals are on the following dates:

Tuesday, November 11, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, December 8, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

GOSPEL CHOIR CONTINUES THIS WEEK

Gospel Choir is open to all SCGMB members. Even if you missed last week, it's not too late to join! Just show up for rehearsal on Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

PLAYOFFS!

We will host Glascock County for the first round of the playoffs on Friday.

If we win, we will host the second round next Friday, November 21.

If we win on November 21, we could host a 3rd round game on Nov. 28, or we may have to travel. We don't know yet. If it's a home game, we will have a pep band only in the stands for the game. If it is an away game, the band will not travel.

You can view the playoff bracket here: https://www.ghsa.net/2025-2026-ghsa-class-a-division-ii-state-football-championship-bracket

CONCERT DECEMBER 9th

Our Christmas Concert is on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the SCHS Auditorium. Report time for SCHS students is 6:22 p.m. (This is a combined concert with the SCMS Band.)

ATTIRE FOR THE CONCERT: ALL BLACK, LONG BLACK. Remember, "all" means "all." Mostly black is not the same as all black. Please plan now so you will have the right thing to wear at the concert.

Questions? Contact Mr. Carter via email or the Band Hotline (call/text) 912-549-0262.

LISTEN TO THIS!

"LISTEN TO THIS" is a regular feature in our newsletter where I challenge each member of the band to listen to some great music. In fact, next week, LISTEN TO THIS will celebrate its FIFTH birthday! Here is a look back on the 2nd installment (November 16, 2020) of LISTEN TO THIS, featuring an amazing performance by the United States Navy Band:

Each week, I recommend a piece of band music I think you will enjoy. Once again we have a piece that was originally written for symphony orchestra, but is well-suited for the concert band. The piece is the March from Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber, and was a tribute to von Weber by its composer, Paul Hindemith. The march is the 4th and final movement.

PARADES

We typically have three parades each year:

Saturday, December 13: Christmas Parade (evening)
Saturday, January 17: MLK Parade (mid-morning)
Saturday, April 4: Livestock Parade (mid-morning)

WE CAN NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS ONLINE!

You can pay ANY SCHS Band fee online with your debit or credit card using this link:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/GG052-VAR4

If you ordered supplies but did not pay for them yet, please get that taken care of soon!

Need help? Click here for detailed instructions on how to pay online.

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.

NOVEMBER SCGMB BIRTHDAYS:

Tiera E. (trumpet) - Nov. 12

Alana R. (clarinet) - Nov. 16

Ava W. (perc., violin) - Nov. 17

Brianna W. (clarinet) - Nov. 17

Kirah B. (trombone) - Nov. 17

Malaiyah M. (percussion) - Nov. 17

Morgan W. (mello) - Nov. 18

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Kelcei S. (clarinet) - Nov. 2

*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!

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

Symphonic Band after-school rehearsals: Nov. 11, Nov. 17, Dec. 2, Dec. 8
Christmas Concert: December 9
Pre-LGPE Concert: February 26
LGPE: March 10, 11, 12 or 13

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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