Thursday, May 20, 2010

Diamond Jaxx Change!

First of all, I won't know until tomorrow if the game will be called. But keep your ears and eyes open for that announcement. I will let everyone know as soon as I know.

Right now though, there is a change for tomorrow. The game has been changed to a Double Header, and the National Anthem will be played at 5:00. I am trying to get a bus to get the students down there where you can pick them up anytime after we finish the national anthem. But just in case, I may need some of you to who can drive some students in your car/minivan to prepare for that. I understand that most of you work and can't do it, and that's why I need the few of you who can to help us out if we need it.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and I will let everyone know the procedure for honoring tickets in case of a rainout. Thanks!

*Update* I was able to get a bus. The bus will take them to the game, but they will need to be picked up from the game. The bus will not take them back to the school.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Diamond Jaxx Itinerary

For the band students that are playing the National Anthem this Friday night at the Diamond Jaxx game:

6 pm - meet in the parking lot of the Diamond Jaxx on the very east end (the side closest to the woods). Warm-up, play through the National Anthem.

6:30 - enter the stadium and set-up on the baseball field. Continue to blow air through the instrument to keep it warm.

Approx. 6:55 - play the National Anthem. You will be dismissed immediately afterward to enjoy the rest of the game.

*Attire will be jeans and a Polo Shirt. Please no shorts*

Monday, May 10, 2010

Leadership Positions

As we prepare for next year, one of the things we must do is fill the leadership positions. Any band or guard member currently in high school can get a leadership application from me. Also, any students interested in trying out for Drum Major needs to see me so we can set up the audition process.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Strawberry Festival Itinerary

Itinerary
Strawberry Festival Parade
Friday, May 7, 2010

7:45 am Report to SGCHS Band Room. Load equipment on bus. Put on uniform pants, long black socks, and shoes (make sure your shoes have your name on them). Wear shorts and T-shirt underneath. Put uniform jacket and gauntlets on a hanger to put on bus with your hatbox. No jewelry is allowed when the uniform is on, and all hair must be pulled up off the collar.

8:15 am Depart South Gibson County High School.

8:45 am Arrive at Bailey Park. Students will get instruments off the bus, then get fully dressed, then put the cases back on the bus. Chaperones will be there to help you get dressed and to make sure everything gets put back on the bus.

9:15 am Line-up in Parade set and warm-up.

9:30 am Parade begins. We are the 7th band in the parade. Be focused on representing the band and SGCHS with professionalism.

10:45 am End of parade for us. Students will put instruments back in cases, put full uniform on the hangers, and then load the instruments on the bus. Parents will inspect the uniforms to make sure they are on the hangers correctly. After everything is taken care of satisfactorily, you will be dismissed to enjoy the parade and eat lunch. Make sure you bring spending money. If you will be leaving with a parent I will need a signed note by that parent. While you are enjoying the rest of the parade, remember that you are still ambassadors of SGCHS and the band!

1:45 pm Report back to bus and depart Humboldt.

2:15 pm Arrive at SGCHS Band room. Take the uniforms back to the storage room, then unload the instruments off the bus.