This is your weekly MUSIC DEPARTMENT update!
Hello Folks!
Congratulations again on getting the show on the field! But that's only the SKELETON!
We still have to put on all the details of our show, so we have plenty of work before we're done!
I'm excited to announce that shirts and ballcaps should be in this week, so now we should be able to wear our pep uniform! Please remember that I only ordered ball caps for those who indicated on the form that went around the first week of school that they did not have one. So if you're a veteran and did not indicate that you need one, you should already have one. I will have a SMALL supply of extras if you'll need one.
Weekly Walkthrough
Monday, we have Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Tuesday, there is a Woodwind Sectional from 3:00pm to 3:45pm. We also have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Wednesday, those that are auditioning for All State have All State Mocks. We will all start at 2:30pm to a brief lesson on HOW to audition. Afterwards, we will do mock auditions one by one in my office. I will also record you so that you have an idea of where you are at, and give you feedback so you can focus your preparation efforts. I also will be using mocks to help me determine who I nominate for honor band, and I will announce that at the end of mocks. Please sign up for your audition time HERE.
Thursday, we have After School Rehearsal from 4pm to 7pm.
Friday, we have AWAY vs. First Coast HS. 4:00pm Call Time. We will plan to wear pep uniform which includes:
Band Shirt
Gym Shorts
Bibbers
Long Black Socks
Band Shoes
Band Ball Cap (Hair worn neat-- see your captain)
September/ October at- a- glance
Events:
All State Mock Auditions– September 11th
All State Auditions– September 21st
Band Booster Meeting– October 7th
BCHS Pep Band to BCMS Game?– October 15th
Rookie Night Rehearsal– October 17th
Baker County Fair Fundraiser– October 22nd- 27th
Rehearsals:
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
Brass Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– October 1st- 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– October 1st- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal– October 3rd- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
After School Rehearsal (Meet at Football Stadium)– October 4th- 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– October 7th- 2:30pm- 4:00pm
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. 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- Call Time TBA
AWAY vs. Ponte Vedra HS – October 3rd- 3:00pm Call Time
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– November 2nd- Call Time TBA
Things to Note 🎵:
Atlanta EOY Trip
Parents- the link is up and open to make deposits for the trip to Atlanta in May. Initial $100 Deposits are due by Friday, September 6th.
Please reach out to @Kellie Ballinger or myself if you have any questions.
When making the deposits, PLEASE make sure to put your CHILD'S NAME in the order details, so we know what student is attending. If you put your name we will not know who the student is.
All State Students
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REVIEW THE CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS ON THE FBA AUDITION REQUIREMENTS WHICH CAN BE FOUND HERE.
If you are doing an All State Audition, we will have mock auditions on Wednesday, September 11th. It is here where I will also give you quick feedback on where you need to focus in your last days preparing your audition. Be prepared to play through all parts of the audition (in order: the lyrical exercise, the technical exercise, the chromatic scale, the major scales, and the sight reading); if you can't, I may tell you not to audition.
I will also use this mock audition to help determine which five students I nominate for the All State Honor Band (9th-12th) and which two I nominate for Tri- State (11th-12th).
If your name is not on the list below, it is, in fact, too late to request to audition for all state.
If you are auditioning for all state, audition times are as follows:
Auditions at Howard Bishop Middle School on 9/21/2024
Baker County Senior High School
Student Audition Schedule:
Jayden Tanner
Instrument: Trumpet
Audition Time: 10:50 AM
Room: #3
Jacob Luke
Instrument: Trombone
Audition Time: 11:10 AM
Room: #4
Kyle Binion
Instrument: Flute
Audition Time: 11:40 AM
Room: #2
Cassandra Kennedy
Instrument: Flute
Audition Time: 12:40 PM
Room: #1
Jacob Ballinger
Instrument: Trombone
Audition Time: 1:20 PM
Room: #4
Evan Harris
Instrument: Piccolo
Audition Time: 2:20 PM
Room: #1
Evan Harris
Instrument: Flute
Audition Time: 2:30 PM
Room: #1
Payten Rewis
Instrument: Bb Clarinet
Audition Time: 2:40 PM
Room: #2
Jaslene Diaz
Instrument: French Horn
Audition Time: 2:50 PM
Room: #3
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.
After School Activities this Week:
Monday
Jazz Rhythm Section Jam Sessions– 2:30pm- 4:00pm
Tuesday
Woodwind Sectionals (Student Led- Not Mandatory)– 3:00pm- 3:45pm
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Wednesday
All State Mock Auditions
Thursday
After School Rehearsal– 4:00pm- 7:00pm
Friday
AWAY vs. First Coast HS – 4:00pm Call
IF YOU READ THE WEEKLY UPDATE UP TO THIS POINT, GO BACK TO THE BAND APP AND TELL ME WHO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL IN THE COMMENTS.
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!
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