Weekly Update (10/5- 10/9)
This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Congratulations on 3rd Place! That's a huge accomplishment!
HERE ARE THE JUDGE TAPES. I highly recommend that Winds listen to Ensemble Music, Individual Music, Music Effect, Ensemble Visual, and Individual Visual. Percussion should listen to those tapes as well AND Percussion. Auxiliary members (if you're reading 👀) should listen to all the visual tapes and Colorguard.
NFHB Postponed?
I know this came out of the blue, however, I learned from our Honor Band Coordinator on Thursday or Friday that the recording due date had been moved.
Everyone now has a bunch of time on their hands to continue working on NFHB. That said, please do not put it away and forget about it, use this additional time to get your audition to a point where you can't get it wrong!!! Recording day is now Nov. 16th.
Get Ready! Hard Work is coming! 😅
Be prepared and be warned! Homecoming is NEXT WEEK (not this week..)! And boy is it going to be tough.
We will have a MONDAY rehearsal next week (on planning day) and a Tuesday rehearsal (because we have a competition that Saturday, and we can't rehearse that Thursday).
Then after your free Wednesday, we have the NEFSH Parade, Homecoming Parade, and Cat Growl (where we perform the show) on Thursday. That Friday, we'll have a Full Band Morning Performance and a Football Game (where we perform Pre Game). and that Saturday is Competition at Battle on the Border in Georgia.
I'm telling you about all this now so that you aren't caught off guard. Please make sure you are hydrating and PLEASE stay on top of your classwork so you do not fall behind.
Have you ordered your Solo and Ensemble Music Yet?
We want to make sure everyone gets their music in a timely fashion, so the due date to either have your music or at least show evidence that it is on its way is this Friday.
IF your piece is showing as backordered, my personal recommendation is to find a new piece, submit it on the Solo and Ensemble form, and order the new one. Backordered music tends to take a long time, and rather than wait, I want you to have as much time as necessary to succeed. If you're having any difficulty with Solo and Ensemble music, feel free to email me to let me know what's up.
Weekly Walkthrough 🧩
Monday, there are no after school activities scheduled.
Tuesday, we have a Brass Sectional (student led) from 2:45pm to 3:30pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, there are no after school activities scheduled.
Thursday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, your solo and ensemble music must be ordered by this date. AND we have AWAY vs. Suwannee HS. 4:00pm Call Time.
Bus Leave Time: Approx 5:00pm
Kickoff: 7:30pm
Attire: Pep Attire (Come to Band Room in Band Shirt, Gym Shorts, Long Black Socks, Band Shoes, and Band Ball Cap)
Concession Stand Volunteer Sign Up: (Away Game)
During Game Student Meals: (Away Game)
Pre Game?: No
Halftime Show?: Maybe
Notes: No Continuity Rehearsal
Percussion Class Weekly Plan 🥁
Day of Week | Plan |
Monday | All: Movement 3 with Mr. Moore |
Tuesday | All: Movement 3 with Mr. Moore |
Wednesday | All: Movement 3 with Mr. Moore |
Thursday | IPT/MMS |
Friday | Play Tests/ MMS on Movement 1 and 2 (with Drum Majors, no metronome) |
Definitions
IPT= Individual Practice Time- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on learning their music, prioritizing the section of music Mr. Moore will work that week FIRST, the section of music being tested next SECOND, and whatever the player knows they are struggling with THIRD. (IPT can be used freely for Percussion Ensemble music OR Concert music, but NOT Jazz Band music).
Floor Time- Percussionists are expected to work out rhythms with their drum sticks while sitting in a Drum Circle on the Floor. Care must be taken to ensure accuracy of rhythm AND that all players are playing (and moving their body) together at the same time.
MMS/CMS= Marching Music Sectionals/ Concert Music Sectionals- Percussionists are expected to work diligently on their Music specifically. Sectionals may be self- led or be led by Mr. Moore or a member of leadership. If a percussionist isn't being worked with directly, they should be productive in working through another piece of their music.
Countdowns ⏳
September/ October/ November at- a- glance
Events:
Solo and Ensemble Pieces Must Be ORDERED– October 9th
Band Booster Meeting– October 12th- 6:30pm
BCMS Spooktacular Concert– October 26th- 6:30pm
Winterguard Interest Meeting– November 2nd- 6:00pm
Band Booster Meeting– November 9th- 6:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 16th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 17th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 18th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Clinics– November 19th- 3:00pm- 4:30pm
Winterguard Tryouts– November 20th- 5:00pm
Rehearsals:
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– October 6th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 6th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 8th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 12th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– October 13th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 13th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– October 20th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 20th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– October 27th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– October 27th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 29th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Brass Sectional (Student- led)– November 3rd- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 3rd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– November 5th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Woodwind Sectional (Student- led)– November 10th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal– November 10th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– November 12th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Wind Ensemble Rehearsal– November 19th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Performances:
AWAY vs Suwannee HS – October 9th- 4:00pm Call Time
NEFSH Parade – October 15th- During School
Homecoming Parade – October 15th- 4:00pm Call Time (Behind the Old Courthouse)
Full Band Morning Performance – October 16th- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Ft. White HS – October 16th- 4:00pm Call Time
Show Day! @ BATTLE ON THE BORDER– October 17th- Call Time TBA
Drumline Morning Performance – October 23rd- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Wakulla HS – October 23rd- 4:00pm Call Time
MARCHING MUSIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (Itinerary)– October 31st- 4:00pm Call Time
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 6th- 4:00pm Call Time
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 13th- 4:00pm Call Time
STATE FFCC Outdoor Championship – November 6th- Call Time TBA
Playoff Game (Likely) – November 20th- 4:00pm Call Time
Upcoming Play Test Calendar 📆
Heads Up:
All Tests are Pass/Fail. Binder Checks are 100pts, Scales Tests are 150pts, Play Tests are 200pts.
Tests generally happen on Mondays and Fridays, with tests primarily happening on Fridays during Marching Season.
Binder Checks/ Flip Book Checks may not be made up.
Play tests on music may be made up until the next after-school rehearsal for that band. Percussionists may make up play tests until the next play test on the same weekday (e.g., a Friday test can be made up until the next Friday play test).
Scale Tests can be made up until the end of the Quarter.
Captains can no longer do make ups. All Make Ups go to Mr. Moore. Request a time to make up something by EMAILING HIM. Please only do a Make Up when you are prepared to pass.
NEW: Please note that this calendar is subject to change if needed.
Click a Date to Expand:
Friday, October 9th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 3 & 4 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 3 & 4 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
6th Period Percussion- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 3 & 4 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
Monday, October 19th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
6th Period Percussion- Binder Check (1" Black Binder; Contents/Order TBA)
7th Period Jazz Ensemble- Binder Check (Must Contain All Distributed Music, Hole-Punched --or in Sheet Protectors-- and Neatly Organized in a One Inch, Black Binder)
Friday, October 30th
2nd Period Wind Ensemble- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
3rd Period Symphonic Band- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
6th Period Percussion- Full Show w/ Step Offs (Double Weight) and Check Patterns: Triplet Variations 5 & 6 (four in a measure) while Marking Time, "Snap Crackle Popping," and Counting Aloud w/ Metronome (80 bpm)
Things to Note 🎵:
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(Due by 11:59pm on Monday)
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 to Leland Raute (10/10)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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