This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
How about the Jags finally getting a win in?
I anticipate our school (and many schools across the state being affected by Hurricane Milton, so I decided it would be better if we avoid letting a storm completely wreck our schedule and progress and simply move Thursday's rehearsal to Monday (tomorrow). I understand this will throw some folks off, but it's probably the best way to avoid losing time again due to a storm.
Check out this list!

If your name appears on this list, you need to follow the link found HERE (clickable link) and submit a sizing form ASAP. This form needs to be submitted whether or not you need to purchase anything (you can say on the form that you don't need to purchase anything). Even if you don't need anything, submitting the form gives me piece of mind that you're all covered. Everyone needs the proper attire for the band/ class they are in (otherwise they cannot perform), and a lot of people on this list are people who I know need at least one part of the concert attire. You are not making a payment by submitting this form, you're just letting me know what size I need to order for your child, and because the prices are listed, you can see roughly how much it will cost you when the band collects payment. If you need help taking measurements, students can come to me or a student leader like Anthony during in- between, however, we don't take responsibility for any mis-measurements/ mis- orders. (Mr. Moore is not bad at measurements, though! He usually measures/ help measures the Drum Majors' for their uniforms every year! 🤓)
This reminds me-- myself and the band boosters have been looking for a band parent to be in charge of measurements and uniforms for YEARS, but no one ever steps up. This leaves our Uniform Manager (a student) to take care of everything (measurements/ adjustments/ temporary hems/ organization/ distribution) on their own. We've been blessed to have outstanding uniform managers, but I think we can all agree that it'd probably be better if we had a parent who can help take on the more nuanced items like measurements/ adjustments/ hems, so the uniform manager can handle the organization and distribution. If you think you could help with this, send an email to Mrs. Jennifer Luke or myself. Having someone to fill this Booster role would eliminate the need for measuring forms and most of the work happens during Marching Season.
Weekly Walkthrough
Monday, we have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Tuesday, there is a Woodwinds Sectional from 3:00pm to 3:45pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, there are no activities scheduled.
Thursday, there are no activities scheduled.
Friday, (as of right now) we have Away vs. Suwannee HS. 3:30pm Call Time. We will wear pep uniform.
October at- a- glance
Events:
Band Booster Meeting– October 14th
BCHS Pep Band to BCMS Game?– October 15th
Rookie Night Rehearsal– October 17th
Baker County Fair Fundraiser– October 22nd- 27th
Rehearsals:
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 8th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 8th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 10th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– October 14th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 15th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 15th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 17th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– October 21st- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 22nd- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 22nd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 24th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– October 28th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 29th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 29th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 31st- 4:00pm- 6:00pm**
Performances:
AWAY vs. Suwannee HS – October 11th- 4:00pm Call Time
Show Day @ Orange Park HS – October 19th- Call Time TBA
Pep Rally – October 25th- During School
HOME vs Wakulla HS – October 25th- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Dunellon HS – November 1st- 4:00pm Call Time
HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING MPA (Link to Itinerary)– November 2nd- Call Time 8:00am
Things to Note 🎵:
NFHB Auditions
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, and Percussion Students will be preparing the contents of the High School NFHB Audition for chair placements which will be in the first week of October. In theory, if you prepare for our chair placements, you are mostly ready for the NFHB Auditions in November.
I recommend that everyone work on their scales first, which can be found HERE. In most auditions, scales are worth the most points.
FSU Prism Concert
Please see the below attachment for information about FSU Prism:
Concert Attire
Here is information about concert attire.
So that everyone can take advantage of a group rate, band members who need to purchase items for concert attire will order through the band. Start by filling out the form. Measure your child as accurately as possible. If your child needs a size not listed on the form, reach out to me! You will not need to make any payments immediately when filling out the form, so feel free to fill it out as soon as possible. The form must be filled out by October 4th.
After 10/4, I will reach out to your child with the amount due for their order, which will be due by 10/17. Orders will be placed on 10/18 and take 3-5 weeks to ship (but should ship a bit faster since we use a lot of stock items).
Here is a pricing chart below so you know roughly how much everything will set you back. Please remember that you only need to purchase the things you do not have or that the band is not providing, so if you are a veteran, you likely have some of these items already. If there are any questions, feel free to reach out to me at myles.moore@bakerk12.org
Wind Ensemble
Men- Total Cost $135 (-$27 if you already have the vest, and $-17 if you don't purchase the tux shirt)
Legacy Coat (NEW) [$66]
Legacy Pants (NEW) [$25]
Black Vest [$27]
Tuxedo Shirt [Buy your own or buy through us for $17 ]
Black Dress Socks [Buy your own]
Black Dress Shoes (Marching Shoes are acceptable)
Women- Total Cost [$62]
Corelli Dress [$62]
Black Flats (Buy your own)
White Pearls (Band Buys)
Red Rose (Band Buys)
Symphonic Band
Men- Total Cost $60 (-$35 if you already have the vest)
Legacy Pants (NEW) [$25]
Black Vest [$27]
Tuxedo Shirt [Buy your own]
Black Dress Socks(for males) [Buy your own]
Black Dress Shoes(Marching Shoes are acceptable)
Women- Total Cost [$62]
Corelli Dress [$62]
Black Flats (Buy your own)
After School Activities this Week:
Monday
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Tuesday
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Wednesday
No Activities Scheduled
Thursday
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Friday
After School Rehearsal (Meet at Football Stadium)– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
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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 are two birthdays!
Happy Birthday to Addi Haddock (10/7) and James Green (10/12)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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