October 13, 2015

Post date: Oct 13, 2015 2:16:22 PM

Rehearsal Schedule for the week:

  • Wednesday - Full Band (3-5)

  • Thursday - Full Band (3-5)

  • Friday - FB @ Trinity Christian Academy @ 7 - We will meet at 5:10 for immediate departure

  • Saturday - Hornet Marching Invitational (SGC) - We will meet at 2:00 pm for rehearsal

Announcements:

  • I hope each of you have a enjoyed a couple of days of rest over Fall Break!

  • Thanks to all who traveled to the Davy Crockett Parade/Paragould Competition on Saturday! It's always so good to have a big cheering section cheering on these great kids as they perform!

  • The 2nd nine weeks starts TOMORROW! Every student begins each class with a clean slate. Be sure that they apply themselves right away in order to get the grades in each class that reflect "Excellence in all things!".

  • We began selling Yankee Candles, popcorn, and wrapping paper (all in the same order magazine) this past week! Each student is asked to sell at least 6 items. Orders + money are due no later than Wednesday, October 21st! Please do your part to make this a successful fundraiser. This fundraiser can also be ordered online! Simply go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and enter the group number: 99923407 (you MUST enter this for the band to get credit) and then begin with the order process. Feel free to share this information on social media with your friends and family! Additional order forms are available under the band room table for all those who need another.

  • On Friday we play our last away football game for the season at Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson. The game begins at 7:00 pm. We will meet at 5:10 for immediate departure to Trinity. Students will need money to eat at concessions when they arrive. Ride home forms are due no later than THIS THURSDAY @ 5:00!

  • On Saturday we compete in the Hornet Marching Invitational @ SGC. We perform at 7:15. There are 20 bands in competition. We will meet at 2:00 pm for rehearsal. See attached itinerary for exact details. Students will need money for one meal at concessions. Ride home forms are due no later than THIS FRIDAY @ 3:00 pm!

  • Due to Fall Break, the next band booster's meeting will be THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH @ 7:00 in the band room! We will have post competition discussion along with plans for the rest of this marching season! Come be a part!

Upcoming Dates:

  • Regular rehearsal schedule NEXT WEEK!

  • Monday, October 19th - Band Booster Meeting - 7:00 pm - Band Room

  • Friday, October 23rd - FB vs. Jackson Christian School - 7:00 pm - This is senior night! Come be a part as we honor our great class of seniors at 6:30!

  • Saturday, October 24th - Bandmasters Championship - Memphis, TN - There are 35 bands in competitions - We perform at 6:00. Meet/Departure details: TBD

  • October 27th & 29th - Full Band Rehearsals (6-9 pm) NOTE: TIME CHANGE!