July 12, 2015

Post date: Jul 13, 2015 11:33:25 AM

Announcements:

    • We have had a great first week of band camp! The hornline/battery has learned the first 5 pages of drill for the show and spent a good deal of time learning marching fundamentals and technique. The guard has learned the first 34 pages of drill of the show and have learned equipment work for bits and pieces of the show. The percussion section has played through the entire show!

    • Thanks to any parent who has helped with the staff meals this week! It has been greatly appreciated!

    • Thanks to Wendy Tate, Kim Todd, and all the students who helped unload and sort the peaches this past Thursday as they came in fresh from Georgia! Hopefully all of your customers were pleased with them!

    • A big THANK YOU goes out to Kaleb Sims and all the countless volunteers who have helped over the last several months plan and construct the new director's tower on the band practice field as part of Kaleb's Eagle Scout Project! This has not been an easy undertaking but the final product looks FANTASTIC! I have attached a picture of what it looks like for those of you who have not seen it.

    • TOMORROW starts our FULL WEEK OF BAND CAMP! The schedule will be as follows: (schedule is subject to change if it rains)

        • 8:00 - Meet in the band room to check roll and go over announcements - BE ON TIME!

      • 8:15 - Hornline, Guard, Battery - Stretch/Run (outside); Front Ensemble is inside for music rehearsal

      • 8:30 - Hornline, Guard, Battery -Marching Fundamentals (outside)

      • 9:00 - Hornline, Guard, Battery -Learn drill for the show (outside)

      • 11:30 - Lunch Break (either bring a lunch to eat in the gym or bring money to go get some lunch)

      • 1:00 - Sectionals/Full Band Music Rehearsal (Inside)

      • 4:30 - Dinner Break (same as lunch)

      • 6:00 - Ensemble time outside (marching & playing) - Everyone including front ensemble is outside for this rehearsal

      • 8:30-9:00 - Dismissal!

  • Friday we are scheduled until 5:00 but we will stop when we have the entire show on the field. This should be lunch time on Friday unless rain keeps us in at any point this week.

    • You and your family and friends are more than welcome to come out to the practice field each night to hear the beginnings of the show as we start putting it together for the first time. Bring your yard chairs out and enjoy a nice evening with the band family. I think you will be amazed at how the show develops and improves between now and the end of October!

    • This week will definitely be a full week!!! IT'S GOING TO BE VERY HOT!!! Students need a lot of rest each night, breakfast each morning, SUNSCREEEN, water/snacks for the field (THEY MUST HYDRATE!), money/food for both lunch/dinner breaks, cool clothing, tennis shoes, pencil, drill book (optional but HIGHLY recommended), music, instrument and most importantly A GREAT ATTITUDE! These are ESSENTIAL materials for camp each day!

    • All students should have paid their $125 band fee BY TOMORROW unless payment arrangements have been made. Please make every attempt to pay some or all of the $125 ASAP so that we can pay the band camp staff and our bills in a timely manner! Students should receive a receipt for your payment within 1-2 days of your payment so ask your student for their receipt to keep for your records as sometimes we do make a mistake with so many kids paying at the same time.

    • Students will be ordering shoes, polos, and their FREE theme shirt tomorrow during their afternoon sectional rehearsal.

    • All students need a band polo to be worn during the early (HOT!) part of the marching season. These are $15/each and should be paid for when they come in. Students MUST pay for his/her polo BEFORE he/she will receive it!

    • All band students are expected to wear the same style/brand of marching shoe which is the black MTX brand marching shoe. If your student does not have a pair to wear or a pair that fits they will need to order these on Monday when the drum majors come around during sectionals to get their order. There are old shoes from years past in the uniform for them to try on if there is a question about size. Shoes are $36/pair. Once again payment MUST be made BEFORE students will receive their shoes.

    • All band students will receive 1 (one) THEME SHIRT for FREE as part of his/her uniform. The drum majors will get their sizes for this shirt tomorrow. You will receive a separate order form to purchase extra shirts for your student/yourself/family/friends to order. DO NOT INCLUDE THE FREE SHIRT ON THIS ORDER FORM OR YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY FOR THIS SHIRT! Your student should have this order form to bring home to you at some point this week. Money and orders for additional shirts/polos/hoodies will be due during one of the post-band camp rehearsals. Check the order form for the due date. It is highly recommended that you order at least order one additional theme shirt for your student to wear for Saturday contests after a Friday night football game.

    • Band Booster Meeting is TOMORROW NIGHT @ 7:00 pm in the band room. Make plans to attend as we get ready to kick off the fall marching season!

    • Alan Abbott wanted me to announce that he would like to have a work session THIS TUESDAY NIGHT @ 6:00 pm in the back parking lot (around the tractor trailer) to help clean out the trailer, replace lights in the trailer, replace wheels on the carts, and get everything ready for this fall. We need as many parents that are available to help. The work should be completed no later than the time the student's are released from practice.

    • Please remember trailor sponsors, guard fees, and percussion fees/shirt sponsors. Take care of all of these items in a timely manner. These are all in ADDITION to regular band fees.

Upcoming Dates:

  • July 20-24 - NO REHEARSALS! Enjoy the week off to rest and relax after camp!

  • Monday, July 27th - School's Freshmen Orientation - 6-7pm! More information from the school should be coming concerning this night.

    • July 28th & 30th - Post Camp Rehearsals - 6pm-9pm - ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!

    • Monday, August 3rd - School Starts!

    • Tuesday, August 4th - Regular after school rehearsals begin! Check the calendar on the website or the handbook as to the when/where/how long these rehearsals take place. All after school rehearsals are MANDATORY and are a part of your student's grade for the band class! Check the handbook for attendance policy as far as what's excused or not excused when a student misses a rehearsal.

    • Monday, August 11th - 1st memorization test over the opener. Students MUST memorize the opener from beginning to end with a passing grade in order to march at Preview Night held on the 20th.

    • Monday, August 18th - Memorization test over Part II!

    • Thursday, August 20th - Preview Night/Dodge Booster Drive! 6:30 pm - Stadium - This is your first chance to see the Fall 2015 show. Invite your friends and family out to this event!

    • Friday, August 21st - 1st Football game @ Zion Christian Academy (Columbia, TN area)! The band will NOT travel to this game due the distance and early departure time that would be required.