April 22, 2018

Post date: Apr 22, 2018 7:55:12 PM

Announcements:

  • Thanks to everyone who came out this past Thursday to the Pops Concert! The kids did a great job and hopefully you and your family enjoyed a night of great music by the ensembles at Gibson County HS!

  • Memorization Test over the PARADE BAND TUNE ("Rise Again") for Concert Band Members is TOMORROW during class. This makes up 34% of their grade for this nine weeks. Failure to memorize the tune will result in an F in band this nine weeks along with the student will NOT be allowed to march in the spring parades. Non Concert Band Members will be tested over their memorization at next Tuesday's (1st) rehearsal!

  • All students planning to letter in band this year should have signed the sheet located on the office door! If not, they need to do so TOMORROW!

  • Any upcoming junior or senior who is interested in a leadership role in next year's band MUST attend a very short meeting TOMORROW in the band room @ 3:05!

  • All Jazz Band folders need to be turned in to me asap.

  • Guard Clinic #6 will be TOMORROW from 3:30-5:00 in the main gym!

  • Parade Band Rehearsals begin THIS TUESDAY for all NON Concert Band Members and Color Guard Members! Rehearsals are from 3-5. All rehearsals/parades are MANDATORY in order to attend the Band Banquet on May 5th!

  • Full Band Parade Band Rehearsal for ALL (both concert and non concert band members) parade band members is THIS THURSDAY from 3-5! This is part of the rehearsal grade for concert band members. Remember students participating in minor sports MUST attend at least one parade band rehearsal each week. This information MUST be communicated with both myself and the coach of the sport. If games are scheduled in a way that a player of a minor sport can attend all rehearsals then ALL REHEARSALS ARE REQUIRED!

  • Memory Book balances are due NEXT FRIDAY (May 4th)! See attachment for balances.

  • Band Banquet tickets go on sale TOMORROW for $12/person! Each band student is admitted for FREE but they must RSVP with me. Each 8th grader-junior can purchase up to two additional tickets. Seniors can purchase up to 3 additional tickets. You will not receive an actual ticket but rather a list will be made by Rhonda Upchurch/Andie Watson who will then check you in with that list at the door at the banquet. The banquet will be held at First Baptist Church in Dyer on May 5th @ 6:30 pm. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR! The last day to buy at ticket will be Friday, May 4th so we can give the caterer a definite number. Send your money in envelope marked with your student's name along with how many tickets that you are purchasing.

  • Concert Band members MUST play off "Amazing Grace" for their section leaders at NEXT TUESDAY'S (1st) rehearsal.

  • There is still a lot of outstanding debt that has not been paid from this past fall. Remember underclassmen will NOT be able to attend June rehearsals until the debt has been paid and seniors will NOT get their diploma until the debt has been paid. All students were made aware of their current balances this past Friday during band class.

Upcoming Dates:

  • May 1st & 3rd - Full Band Parade Rehearsals (3-5) - Attendance is MANDATORY!

  • Tuesday, May 1st- Memorization Test over Amazing Grace for Concert Band Members.

  • Friday, May 4th - Band Banquet ticket $$$/Memory Book Balances are due!

  • Saturday, May 5th - Teapot Parade - Trenton, TN - 10 am - Students MUST be at the Peabody Place Apartments (across from Trenton Elementary) dressed in full uniform at 9:15. I will be in the band room from 8:30-9 and for ~30 minutes after the parade for anyone who needs to pick-up/drop-off any equipment.

  • Monday, May 7th - Fall 2018 Color Guard Auditions (3:30 until we're done) - Main Gym - There will be a MANDATORY parent meeting immediately following the auditions for any student's parent who makes the Fall 2018 Guard in the library.

  • Tuesday, May 8th - Cake Rolls arrive! Make plans to pick up your orders that afternoon!

  • May 8th & 10th - Full Band Rehearsals (3-5)

  • Friday, May 11th - Strawberry Festival - 10:00 - Humboldt - We will meet at 8:00 am in the band room for immediate departure to Humboldt.

  • Friday, May 11th - Band Banquet - 6:30 - First Baptist Church - Dyer, TN. Advanced ticket REQUIRED!

  • Friday, May 18th - Graduation - 6:00 pm - Bo Booth Gymnasium - All non graduating concert band members MUST be in their seats in concert attire no later than 5:15!