Percussion: Week of May 10 - 16

May 10

We are closing in on the end of the school year. We have a final concert on Wednesday, pass offs due on Friday, and a drumline rehearsal on Saturday.

Cycle 4, Week 8 (A Week), May 10 - 16

Monday
- During A1 - Pads, Fallen Stars, Graduation Music
- No Rehearsal after school
Tuesday
- During B5 - Pad Fundamentals, Graduation Music
- During B6 - Pad Fundamentals, Doppletone
- During B7 - Mr. Collins working on Level 10-12 and Level E-F
- No Rehearsal after school
Wednesday
- During A1 - Fallen Stars, 4 Mallets, Graduation Music
- Spring Chamber Concert at 7pm, Call time is 5:00pm
Thursday
- During B5 + B6 - 4 Mallet Fundamentals, Pass offs
- During B7 - Mr. Mehrafshan working on Level 11-12 and Level E/F
- Graduation Band rehearsal from 3:15-5:15
Friday (A Day)
- During A1 - Fallen Stars, 4 Mallets, Graduation Music
- No Rehearsal after school
Saturday
- Drumline Music Clinic from 12:00-2pm, Band Registration due
Sunday
- Free

Weekly Band Updates + Announcements

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.

2026 Drumline Updates + Registration

Upcoming Dates

Music Clinics -May 16 from 12:00-2:00pm
- Required for all members of the 2026-2027 Drumline
May Drumline Camp - May 26-29 from 10am-4:30 at Naaman Forest
- Required for all members of the 2026-2027 Drumline

Action Items

Complete the member Google form, Due May 3
Join the Band App and our 2026-2027 Band Group
New - All returning members will receive registration forms on Wednesday to turn in on Saturday. This and in-class pullouts will take care of band registration requirements ahead of Saturday.
Visit the Percussion Page for more details and to access the drumline packet. Reach out to Mr. Collins at ncollins@garlandisd.net with any questions and to discuss any potential conflicts.

Graduation and May Chamber Concert

May Ensemble Concert on May 13
- Fallen Stars and Doppletone will be performed
Graduation on May 23
- After school Graduation Band Rehearsals on May 14 and 21 from 3:15-5:15

Details on these events are found in the weekly band newsletter.

Drumline Jersey Payment

Drumline Jersey payments are past due. Multiple students/families have not made payments and will be receiving notice in the coming week requesting payments be made immediately. Please review past weekly percussion updates for details on costs and how to provide payment.