Weekly Update (10/11- 10/16)

This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!

Hello Folks!

Man, what a busy week you guys had. I feel an overwhelming sense of pride in you for all your hard work! I just hope you feel that same pride in yourselves. I know there may be some disappointment with the results of the competition, but I think that outperforming a little more than half the bands present is a very strong first showing! Now we have commentary that will help us as we get ready for our next competition and Music Performance Assessment.

I plan to reward your hard work with a day of rest tomorrow (Monday) during class. The only thing that needs to happen is the Trailer needs to be emptied. If you have switch controllers, bring them. Tomorrow, I will bring my Nintendo switch for you guys to play games on and take another day just mentally recuperate from last week. You can also use my class periods to catch up on work from other classes or just rest. You’ve earned it, cats. We’ll work on Tuesday.

I wanted to also take a second to express my sincere thanks for all the band parents who helped make last week’s activities so successful! Band Parents make the world go round! From being ready to go with Water and Popsicles for our hot band kids after the homecoming parade, to helping coordinate food and running our band concession stand, to chaperoning and helping provide breakfast items for our students on competition day, I am without words to describe how thankful I am for sharing your time with our band kiddos. Thank You!!!

Saturday is the competition at Nease.

Nease Competition—The itinerary for this event is posted HERE. You should plan to bring money to spend on concessions. About $20 to $30 is plenty. I have not received a concessions menu from Nease. Chaperone spots are limited and will be going first to parents who volunteer at the band concession stand. I believe ticket purchases will be done in person.

September at- a- glance

Events:

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Rehearsals:

After School Rehearsal -- October 12th- 4pm to 7pm

After School Rehearsal -- October 14th- 4pm to 7pm

After School Rehearsal -- October 19th- 4pm to 7pm

After School Rehearsal -- October 21st- 4pm to 7pm

After School Rehearsal -- October 26th- 4pm to 7pm

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal -- November 2nd- 3pm to 5pm

Performances:

Show Day @ Nease HS- October 16th- 11:00am Call Time

HOME vs.Ed White HS (Senior Night)- October 22nd- 4:30 Call Time

AWAY vs. Suwannee HS- October 29th- 4:00 Call Time

AWAY vs. Baldwin HS- November 5th- 4:30 Call Time

Things to Note 🎵:

Pasta Potluck Tradition!

Every year, we have a tradition of eating a big pasta lunch and enjoying each other’s company and celebrating our seniors before we go to Music Performance Assessment (on the 23rd)! This year we plan to continue that tradition! Please use THIS form to indicate what you plan to bring to the pasta potluck! It doesn’t need to be pasta, it could be Garlic Bread, Drinks, Utensils, or Desserts!

After School Activities this Week:

Monday

· No Activities Scheduled

Tuesday

· After School Rehearsal – 4pm- 7pm

Wednesday

· No Activities Scheduled

Thursday

· After School Rehearsal – 4pm- 7pm

Friday

· No Activities Scheduled

Saturday

· Show Day @ Nease HS- 11:00am Call Time

Birthday Announcements!

By the way, I base birthday announcements on what I can see on the Band App, so if you would like to be recognized for your birthday on the weekly announcements, please make sure your Birthday is set to PUBLIC on the Band App.

According to Band App, there is ONE birthday this week!

Happy Birthday Jordyn Parker (10/11)!!

Let's have a great week everyone!

And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!