This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
I hope everyone had a great first week of school! Of course, we'd already been coming to school for like a month... but hopefully you are settled into your classes and have met your classmates and teachers!
I'm definitely excited for what looks to be a promising year!
Several orders have been placed or are about to be placed so be on the lookout:
Flipbooks and Lyres: There was a breakdown in communication here, so I apologize. I was (and still am) fully intent on purchasing a set of flipbooks and lyres for the band (If you already have one of your own, that's great!) I did not realize until it was too late that I had forgotten to place the order in time for last week's football game (I'm sorry!). So I have sent off the order to my bookkeeper, and they will come in when they come in.
Shirts: The order has been placed, but shirts traditionally take about two weeks from the time they are ordered to come in (it's over 100 shirts, ya know).
Band Shoes: That order will be placed tomorrow. Freshmen should have already paid for theirs via Freshman Fee. If you are a veteran and you put your shoe size down, you owe the band $25.00 for your new shoes.
Ball Caps: That order will be placed sometime this week or next week.
We have our first HOME football game this week! It's gonna be a blast!
Weekly Walkthrough
Monday, the Jazz Band Rhythm Section is working on Jammin' from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.
Tuesday, there is a Brass Sectional from 3:00pm to 3:45pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm. After rehearsal, we have the EOY Trip Meeting in the band room! You won't want to miss it!
Wednesday, there are no events scheduled.
Thursday, we have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, we have HOME vs. Bradford HS. 4:00pm Call Time. Our objective this week is to wear full uniform. Shoes should make it in by the end of this week, so even if we won't have our entire 'under uniform' (we're waiting on our band shirts-- you will need to purchase a pair of black gym shorts), we should be able to wear our Band Shoes, Long/ Crew Length Black Socks (you need to buy these from walmart/ amazon this week), Bibbers, Jacket and Shako.
In time, we will be able to go to games in what we call a 'pep uniform', which is your Band Shoes, Black Socks, Bibbers, Band Shirt, and Band Ball Cap. This will be the cooler alternative to our full band uniform, so we don't burn up. The 'full uniform' adds the Jacket and Shako and is usually worn at more formal performance events.
August/ September at- a- glance
Events:
Band EOY Trip Meeting– August 20th- 7:00pm
Band Booster Meeting– September 3rd- 6:30pm
UF Band Day– September 7th- Call Time TBA
All State Auditions– September 21st
Rehearsals:
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– August 19th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– August 20th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– August 20th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– August 22nd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– August 26th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– August 27th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– August 27th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– August 29th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 2nd- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 3rd- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 3rd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 5th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 9th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 10th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 10th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 12th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 16th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 17th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 17th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 23rd- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– September 25th- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– September 24th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– September 26th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– September 30th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Performances:
HOME vs. Bradford HS – August 23rd- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs. Palm Bay HS – August 30th- 4:00pm Call Time
AWAY vs. Ponte Vedra HS – September 6th- 4:00pm Call Time
AWAY vs. First Coast HS – September 13th- 4:00pm Call Time
Homecoming Parade/ Cat Growl – September 19th- 4:00pm Call Time
HOME vs Baldwin HS – September 20th- 4:00pm Call Time
Show Day @ Tocoi Creek HS – September 28th- 4:00pm Call Time
Things to Note 🎵:
UF Band Day
If you are interested in going with us to UF Band Day this year, this info is for you! I have reserved enough tickets for 65 members of the band to attend, first come, first serve. These tickets are only for the students— parents interested in going would have to purchase a ticket separately (available later).
Commitment fee for this event is $10, DUE BY FRIDAY 8/23.
UF Band Day is September 7th. We travel down to University of Florida and spend the day with the band. This includes practicing a performance routine, a trip to Oak Mall for lunch, enjoying a football game (UF vs. Samford), and PERFORMING WITH THE UF BAND ON THE FIELD DURING HALFTIME. 😃 Students also get a shirt and some swag.
High School Student Attire: T-Shirt (provided at check-in), Khaki Shorts; Tennis shoes (Closed toe)
Basic Overview of the Day:
***CALL TIME IS TBA***
8:00AM- CHECK-IN (DIRECTORS) ALUMNI BAND PAVILION (1273 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611 )*GET SHIRTS & SWAG FOR STUDENTS
8:30AM- FULL BAND REHEARSAL – GATOR BAND FIELD
4:45PM- Bands Meet Gator Band Staff for escort to entrance gate
Chaperones/Parents Enter through regular admissions gates
6:30PM- EVERYONE IN SEATS READY TO WATCH PRE-GAME
7:00PM- FL v Samford Kickoff
Halftime - Gator Band performs one song while HS Bands exit stands and set up.
Combined Bands perform
Back in stands for second half!
POST-GAME- - Dismiss from seats to return to buses and head home!
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
HOME vs. Bradford HS – 4:00pm Call Time
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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 this week!
Happy Birthday to Jayden Tanner (8/18) and Jamie Prevatt (8/25)!
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!
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