This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
The show went really well on Friday! Kudos!
Also, UF Band Day was really fun! I think all those who attended had a lot of fun! (Even if we had to wear ugly orange all day 🙄)
Competition season is oncoming QUICKLY! In fact, we have our first competition in 12 days as of today (Sept 24th). Some things you need to keep on top of:
You will be very busy. Stay on top of school work.
Rehearsals are more important than ever. Don't miss rehearsal!!
Your health is important. Avoid sickness, be sure to eat nutritious meals and drink plenty of water, and don't do anything that would result in injury.
The level of expectation only gets higher from here. We want to be successful competitively, and we want to impress our audiences. HOLD EACH OTHER ACCOUNTABLE.
Because of the increased expectations, it usually happens that October sees us getting more hostile toward one another. Remember to love one another and to be respectful.
This week, we plan to perform our halftime show at West Nassau HS. I will let you know if we are told otherwise by our hosts.
Band-- we do need help transporting our equipment from venue to venue. If someone has a trailer (enclosed or unenclosed) and a truck AND doesn't mind following us to away venues/ competitions..... would you email me at myles.moore@bakerk12.org? Thanks!
Playing Tests this Week
Wind Ensemble:
Symphonic Band:
Percussion:
Chorus:
Countdowns
Weekly Walkthrough
Monday, there are no activities scheduled. Mr. Moore will be at BCMS today.
Tuesday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, there are no activities scheduled.
Thursday, we have an After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, we haveAWAY vs. West Nassau HS. For Attire, I would like for us to wear Full Uniform again. I'm sorry shirts are taking so long, I promise I am still trying. In the meantime, wear a wildcat shirt and gym shorts. We are really close to having our pep uniform ready-- I'm just waiting on band shirts. WE ARE PLANNING TO PERFORM OUR ENTIRE HALFTIME SHOW! Again, you will be fed (I promise), but I don't know what yet.
Leadership Meeting Info
Reading: Everyone needs to arrive having read Mortars 6- 8.
Please communicate matter you want to discuss with the QM BEFORE the day of the meeting so we can discuss it altogether. This just helps everything run more smoothly.
September at- a- glance
Events:
Leadership Meeting – September 28th- 2:45pm- 3:30pm
Rehearsals:
After School Rehearsal – September 26th- 4pm- 7pm
After School Rehearsal – September 28th- 4pm- 7pm
Performances:
AWAY vs. West Nassau HS – September 29th- 4pm
Things to Note 🎵:
Student Meals @ Home FB Games
Parents/Students-- This year we are offering student meals for $5. These meals will include either a hot dog or a hamburger, chips and a drink. We wanted to try something new this season, in the past some students weren't able to get food because the concession lines were so long that they would be late getting back to the stands. We are pre-selling these meals until noon the day of the game. You may prepay for a meal by going to the band website bakercountybands.org/events. If you go to the website to order make sure you are purchasing under the high school band.
You will have the choice to buy a ticket for a meal for each game if you would like. Unfortunately, you will have to purchase each game meal individually. Each week, we will have a list of the students that have purchased meals and pack them up and deliver them to the stands during 3rd quarter. Each week I will put out a reminder to give everyone a chance to purchase a meal. Students, if you purchase a meal, please make sure you send me a message or leave a comment on the reminder of what you would like to have as your drink. If you have any questions please reach out.
Band Procedures
Please be sure to review the band procedures. We are officially using them upon the start of school and there is no grace period. Take special care to review procedures on In Class/ Music Rehearsal, Attendance Conflicts, and After School Band Rehearsals.
After School Activities this Week:
Monday
No Activities Scheduled
Tuesday
After School Rehearsal – 4pm- 7pm
Wednesday
No Activities Scheduled
Thursday
Leadership Meeting – 2:45pm- 3:30pm
After School Rehearsal – 4pm- 7pm
Friday
HOME vs. Viera HS – 4pm
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 no birthdays this week.... 😔
Let's have a great week everyone!
And GOOOOOO WILDCATS!