Teapot Parade

After much consideration, I have decided not to go to the Teapot Parade this weekend. With the 90% chance of not only showers, but heavy thunderstorms, I don't see the need in debuting the new uniforms in such conditions, not to mention risking the safety of the students. Even if we performed in the Peabody Gym, it would still be a mess loading and unloading equipment in the weather. I look forward to next Friday's Strawberry Festival, where the initial outlook is sunny and clear!

Thanks for your understanding.

Concert Reminder

Remember that our Spring Concert is this Thursday April 22 at 7 pm in the SGCHS Cafetorium! We will have some great music for you, and the best thing is... Admission is Free! Students need to be on stage ready to warm-up at 6 pm, wearing dress clothes (no jeans or tennis shoes). I look forward to seeing everyone there!

Diamond Jaxx Game

I just wanted to take some time to clarify the details of the Diamond Jaxx Game. This is an event that kind of got put in front of us that I think can really be beneficial, not only monetarily, but also in community support. I want this to be an event, not just a fundraiser. The Band will play the national anthem, one of our students will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and we will be recognized over the sound system during the game. Friday, May 21 will be "South Gibson Band" night.

I also want to take this opportunity to go ahead and let the 8th grade band have the opportunity to join us. In my mind, I already consider them to be a part of the band since they will be only a couple of short weeks from finishing middle school by then. I want them to play the national anthem with us, and sit with us in the stands. I will present this to the boosters at their meeting next Tuesday.

Remember as you sell the tickets, tell the people we want as many people from the South Gibson community as possible so that we can have a great time in fellowship with friends. Tickets are $10, they are for the green reserved seats, not the bleacher seats, and the tickets will be picked up at will call the night of the game. For this reason, I will need all orders in by Friday, May 14.

Finally, just in case it didn't make it home with your child, here is the Diamond Jaxx Ticket order form.

The Next 4 Weeks

The next four weeks for the SGCHS Band are going to be busy, as we have reached the culmination of this semester's work. The students that are in the class are going to go to Solo and Ensemble Festival tomorrow (Tuesday) during the school day. Be sure to encourage them as they use this chance to showcase their individual talent. Next week, we will present our Spring Concert on Thursday, April 22 at 7 pm in the SGCHS Cafetorium. The following week, on May 1st, we will participate in the Teapot Festval Parade. And the next week, we will end up a busy month with a huge Band Booster/Band Camp registration meeting on Thursday, May 6, the Strawberry Festival on May 7, and the Band Banquet on May 8.

If you would like to chaperone the two parades, let me know. Finally, don't forget about the after-school rehearsals on April 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 29, and May 4 and 6.