Announcements 6/18/13

1.       A reminder that Wednesday, June 19 rehearsal is from 1:30 to 4:30 pm for Band, Guard and Percussion.  The Leaders are going to a mini-Leadership Camp that morning.  (Leaders bring a notebook, your $25 if you haven’t paid it, and money for lunch on the way back to school. We will be leaving at 7:30 am for Crockett Co HS, so just get there around 7:15.  If a couple of parents don't mind driving, we might need you to carry a few of the students.  )  I am excited about this rehearsal in that we will be able to hear the first 97 measures with Band, Front Ensemble, and Percussion!  And might even be able to sneak in a few counts with the Guard routine.

2.       PARENTS:  We are putting together the list of volunteers to bring food to the staff members during the full week of Band Camp.  We will be feeding 10 staff members each day at lunch.  If you are interested in bringing a main dish, a side dish, and/or drinks please call or text Karen Blackmon at 487-3630.  Thanks to Karen for organizing this!

3.       Also, a reminder to the Leaders that we will be having a Leadership work day next Monday, June 24 from 9 am to around noon or 1 with lunch being provided.

Announcements 6/10/13

1.  A reminder of the 2nd summer rehearsal in June, this Wednesday, June 12.  Same times as last week (8-11 for Band, 1-4 for percussion and guard)  Be prepared to go outside for at least half the rehearsal.  Have your music and instrument!

2.  A CHANGE TO THE JUNE 19 REHEARSAL TIME.  FULL BAND, PERCUSSION AND GUARD FROM 1:30 - 4:30 PM.  The Leaders have been given an excellent opportunity to attend a leadership conference in Crockett County that morning with leadership teams from across West TN, so we will be pushing all rehearsal times to the same time.  

3.  This from Mr. Inman for any musicians that are in FFA:  I'm not sure if you have any members of the band or chorus that are FFA members and would be interested in this, but National FFA is accepting applications for the National FFA Band and Chorus which will perform at National FFA Convention in Louisville.  There will be over 50,000 individuals in attendance at this event.  

This is an amazing opportunity for an individual to participate in.  Just passing it along in case you had any that might qualify.  The applications are due July 1, and the website is listed below.  

https://www.ffa.org/Events/conventionandexpo/convention/entertainmentandsessions/Pages/bandchorusandtalent.aspx

Announcements 6/3/13

Hope everyone is enjoying a fun and safe summer.  I also hope everyone escaped the storms unscathed this past week.  A couple of dates for this week:

1. Wednesday, June 5.  Wind players rehearse from 8-11 am, Percussion and Guard rehearse  from 1-4 pm.  Please be prepared to spend some time indoors playing the music, and also some time outdoors working on the basics of marching.  Wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for going outside.  Also, remember that for wind players, your goal was to have the first 35 measures memorized, and front ensemble members, your goal was to have the first 10 measures.  (I will have the final 2 front ensemble parts  for Matt and Harrison ready for Wednesday's rehearsal by the way).

2.  Monday, June 3.  Leadership team meets in the Band Room at 9 am.  Be prepared to do work indoors and outdoors.  Wear clothes and shoes appropriate for both.  It is my goal to be done by lunch.  Come in with ideas on how to improve this band and how to help it run more efficiently while still maintaining our goal of a family atmosphere.