Percussion: Week of December 1 - 7

Nov 30

Welcome back everyone. I hope you enjoyed a restful, fulfilling holiday break.

This week has a few events to stay on your radar. Our class time will be spent preparing our holiday ensembles and All-Region auditions.

Cycle 2, Week 6 (A Week), December 1 - 7

Monday
- During A1 - Solos and Ensembles
- Band Trip Information Meeting from 7:00-7:30pm at Naaman Forest
Tuesday
- Before school - Sleigh Ride and Minor Alterations rehearsal with full band starting at 7:00am
- During B5 + B7 - Solos and Ensembles - Focus on holiday ensembles, Snare and 2 mallet solos
- Free after school
Wednesday
- During A1 - Solos and Ensembles
- Free after school
Thursday
- Before school - Sleigh Ride and Minor Alterations rehearsal with full band starting at 7:00am
- During B5 + B7 - Holiday ensembles and solos - 4 mallet and timpani solos
- Christmas on the Square - After school, details to be finalized on Monday
Friday (A Day)
- During A1 - Focus on Solos and Ensembles
- Free after school
Saturday
- Phase 1 All Region Auditions at Sachse HS - Audition call time around 12:30
  - Only applies to Rolando, Haley and Madison
  - Phase 2 is on Monday for those that advance based on Phase 1 results
Sunday
- Free

Make sure you keep up with the weekly announcements for the whole band. You can access announcements at the top of the page, or by clicking HERE.

You can access the weekly band update by clicking HERE.

Drumline Jersey payments are now past due. It is time to make plans to pay for our jersey order:

The price for jerseys will be $58 for sizes Small - XL and $63 for jerseys that are 2XL-3XL.
Payments should be provided to the band boosters. Click HERE for details on payments accepted.
- If you are providing payment digitally (Zelle, Paypal, Cash App), please send Mr. Collins a screenshot of your payment for accurate record keeping.
You may make multiple payments over time to pay for the jerseys. If not paying in full, please make at least one payment per month until paid in full. Payments were due in full on November 14.
As of this newsletter, 6 have not provided any payments.

Dec 4 - Band performs at Garland Christmas on the Square in downtown Garland.
Dec 6 - High School All-Region Auditions
Dec 10 - Naaman Forest Band Winter Concert at 7pm, Student call time is tentatively 5:30pm